Checklist for Development of Proposal for New Degree or Major

1. Review and follow steps in proposal development process.
2. Review ICHE’s Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures for Developing New Academic Program Proposals.
3.  Complete proposal by using ICHE template and address supplemental issues below.
4. Complete IU New Program Proposal form.
5. 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 addition to addressing the criteria in the ICHE guidelines, in the curriculum abstract clearly specify the total number of credits in the program as well as the number of credits in core or required courses, options and specializations, and in electives

In the Proposed Curriculum (section B.3.a), be sure to be specific in providing detail regarding:
           i.   Courses and credits in major
           ii.  Courses and credits in general education
            iii. Courses and credits in electives
           iv. Other courses

Program Rationale (C.1.a.)
In addition to addressing the criteria in the ICHE guidelines, describe how the proposal conforms with IUPUI’s Principles of Undergraduate Learning.

D. Program Implementation and Evaluation
In addition to addressing the criteria in the ICHE guidelines, components of the assessment must include:
           Objectives and criteria
           Who is doing the assessment
           How the assessment be 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.

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10/05/2008