Master Program Data Form
For Approval of a new or changed degree, certificate, major/field of study, or concentration
Department:_____________________________________________School:_______________________________________
NEW PROGRAMS: Complete all sections below and attach supporting documents to address the proposal elements,
including the rationale, market analysis, resources required, and a business plan.
See https://www.gwu.edu/~avpap/course_program_approval.cfm
PROGRAM REVISIONS: Complete only those sections below that have changed. Attach a brief explanation of the reason for
the proposed changes and supporting documents as appropriate.
Action Requested:
New Program Approval
If replacing an existing program, enter name of program to be
terminated: _______________________________________________
Effective:
Fall
Spring
Summer
Year: 20___
Level:
Undergraduate
Graduate
Law (J.D.)
Medicine (M.D)
Delete Program
Change in Program (check all that apply)
Name
Level
Admissions requirements
Curricular requirements
Location
Other changes: _______________________________________________________________
Existing Program
New/Revised Program
Area of Study
Major/Field of Study
Concentration
Minor
Secondary Field
Type of Program
Degree (M.S., Ph.D., etc.)
Certificate (indicate undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, or post master’s)
Location:
Main Campus
Mount Vernon
Virginia Science & Technology Campus
GW Off Campus Site:__________________________
Other:_________________________________
Admissions requirements and course prerequisites for entry into the program:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Curricular Requirements for Completion of Program:
On a separate sheet, list the names, designations, and numbers of all required courses, the number and type of electives, and
any other requirements for completion of the program (e.g., internship thesis, dissertation).
Total credit hours required:____________
Budgetary Information:
Will this program require additional resources not currently available within the department (faculty, staff, library, computing,
facilities, equipment, etc.)
Yes
No (If yes, please provide details on a separate sheet).
Approvals:
_________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________
Office of the Provost/date
Chair/date
Dean/date