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