Program Proposal Fields - Definitions and Guidelines

Components of a Program Proposal

A program proposal contains, in addition to a number of static data fields, many moving parts. The data fields in a program proposal are as follows:

Catalog Information

  • Type of Program 
  • Division
  • Proposal Type
  • Program Name
  • Effective Semester (when course will first be offered)
  • Program description

Resource Requirements

  • Rationale and Market Analysis
  • Resources (Anticipated personnel or needs other than technology and library)
  • Library Information Requirements
  • Technology Requirements

Courses, Learning Outcomes and Methods of Assessment

  • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Major Methods of Assessment
  • New Courses
  • Course Landscape
  • Curriculum Map
  • Summary of Program Credits

Modifications (modification proposals only)

  • Checklist of Changes
  • Summary List of Changes
  • Rationale for Changes