Office of the Registrar

Checklist for Development of Proposal for New Certificate
Steps are the same for all Certificates

1. Review and follow steps in proposal development process


2. Complete Request for a New Credit Certificate form and address supplemental issues below


3. Review proposal as it will be read by others in the approval process.  Does the proposal address those issues satisfactorily? 




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Supplemental Areas to Address in the Proposal
In Section II, clearly specify the total number of credits in the program

Program Implementation and Evaluation
In Section V, components of the assessment must include:
           Objectives and criteria
           Who is doing the assessment?
           How the assessment is being performed
           Timing and frequency of assessment

Assessment must be tied to objectives of the certificate

Assessment must be summative for the overall quality of the program as a whole, not just for individual courses.

If objectives include preparation for the work force, should include post-graduation assessment plan, including students' success in obtaining jobs and employer satisfaction.

If objectives include development of certain skills, assessment should test whether those skills are acquired.  This could be through a capstone course, project, performance, or portfolio.  Standardized tests or licensing examinations are other options.

If assessment includes a review by or meeting the standards or guidelines of a discipline-specific accrediting body, detailed components of that assessment should be included.

IUPUI Enrollment Services
4/2/08