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CEHHS Curricular Submission Guidelines

Undergraduate & Graduate

2017-2018

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Dean’s Office

Kayla Whitt [email protected]

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CEHHS Dean’s Office 1 Revised September 2017

Table of Contents

Overview of the CEHHS Curricular Approval Process .................................................................................... 3

Spring Semester (January – April) ................................................................................................................................. 3

Summer Semester (May – July) ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Fall Semester (August – December) .............................................................................................................................. 3

Outline of the Curricular Change Process ..................................................................................................................... 4

Preparation of Material ................................................................................................................................. 5

I. General Format........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Document Format ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Proposal Information Outline ............................................................................................................................... 5

II. Student Learner Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................... 6

III. Supporting Information ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Rationale .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Impact on Other Units .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Financial Impact ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Additional Documentation ................................................................................................................................... 7

IV. Banner Enforcement ................................................................................................................................................ 7

V. Course Changes ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Curricular Approval Process ................................................................................................................................. 8

Course Proposal Formatting Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 8

Arrangement of Information ................................................................................................................................ 8

VI. Program Changes ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Program Proposal Formatting Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 13

Adds .................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Drops .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Revisions ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Appendix 1 – Schedule Type/Instructional Method ....................................................................................14

Appendix 2 – Required Approvals for Curricular Changes ..........................................................................15

Appendix 3 – Proposal Formatting Template ..............................................................................................17

Appendix 4 – Sample Proposal ....................................................................................................................19

Appendix 5 – Curricular Calendar ................................................................................................................26

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULAR MEETING SCHEDULE ............................................................................................... 26

2018-2019 Catalog Approval Cycle..................................................................................................................... 26

GRADUATE CURRICULAR MEETING SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................... 27

2018-2019 Catalog Approval Cycle..................................................................................................................... 27


Faculty Senate Meeting Dates ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix 6 – Committee Representatives ..................................................................................................29

CEHHS Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Members ..................................................................... 29

CEHHS Undergraduate Council Representatives ................................................................................................ 29

CEHHS Graduate Curriculum Review Committee Members .............................................................................. 29

CEHHS Graduate Council Representatives ......................................................................................................... 29


Overview of the CEHHS Curricular Approval Process

The CEHHS Curricular Submission Guidelines are designed to describe in detail the process by which changes in departmental curricula are submitted for approval and prepared for inclusion in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Please review the following guidelines closely and contact the Dean’s Office (Kayla Whitt) if additional information is

needed. Proposals that do not meet the submission guidelines, including published deadlines with complete

supporting documentation, will not be accepted.

Spring Semester (January – April) January is the beginning of the Catalog Approval Cycle

Departments should use this time to prepare and approve undergraduate and/or graduate curricular proposals

Departments will have two opportunities (agenda deadlines) to submit proposals to either the UCRC or GCRC during the spring semester

The CEHHS UCRC and GCRC will each meet twice during the spring semester – one CRC meeting for each agenda deadline

o Note: returned proposals can be resubmitted provided that resubmission deadlines are met (deadlines will be provided when proposals are returned to units)

During this time, the college will provide the departments with optional training and assistance o Note: there will no longer be a feedback deadline – departments should take advantage of training

and assistance during spring and summer

Summer Semester (May – July) During this time, the college will provide the departments with optional training and assistance

Fall Semester (August – December) Departments will have two opportunities (agenda deadlines) to submit proposals to either the UCRC or GCRC

during the fall semester o These are the last opportunities to submit proposals for the catalog approval cycle

The UCRC and GCRC will each meet twice during the fall semester – one CRC meeting for each agenda deadline

o Note: returned proposals from the first fall meeting can be resubmitted once provided that resubmission deadlines are met (deadlines will be provided when proposals are returned); returned proposals from the second fall meeting will not be reconsidered until the next catalog approval cycle.

During the fall, the college administrative staff will be available on a limited basis to provide training and assistance to departments because their primary role during this period of the process is focused on collating department proposals for CRC agendas and assembling approved proposals for submission to the Undergraduate and Graduate Councils.

o It is the department’s responsibility to obtain training and assistance during the spring and summer semesters


Outline of the Curricular Change Process

Faculty Members - propose new course, course revisions, new programs, and program changes.

The proposals must then be approved by the academic department or program responsible for the curricula involved.

Departments - Following departmental approval of desired changes, Departments will prepare and submit curricular proposals to the CEHHS Dean's Office by the CEHHS Agenda deadline.

CEHHS Dean's Office - Collates proposals for UCRC and/or GCRC agendas. CEHHS sends proposals approved by UCRC and/or GCRC to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and/or Graduate Curriculum Committe as appropriate.

The UGCRC and GCRC may approve proposals without change or return proposals to the originating unit with recommendations for substantive change or requests for further information/ justification. Returned proposals will be

eligible for resubmission to the CRC with the exception of the second fall agenda deadline.

Proposals submitted for the second fall agenda deadline that are returned will not be reconsidered until the next catalog approval cycle.

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and/or Graduate Curriculum Committee - committees review and discuss proposals. Approved proposals are then sent to the Undergraduate Council and/or Graduate Coucil as

appropriate.

Undergraduate Council and/or Graduate Council - review and approve proposals.

Faculty Senate - review and approve Undergraduate Coucil and/or Graduate Council minutes.

Note: the Board of Trustees and THEC must also approve substantive program and academic unit changes.

The appropriate catalog editor/coordinator enters all approved changes in Banner and in the online catalog system (March).

Catalog editors submit catalog proof to CEHHS for review.

CEHHS will review the catalog proof and note any edits or approve the change(s).

Catalog Editor completes final edits to catalog and publishes online.


Preparation of Material

I. General Format All curricular course and program revisions must meet the following formatting guidelines and include all necessary

supporting documentation. Proposals that fail to do so will not be accepted.

Document Format Microsoft Word file

Single Space

Use 8 point Arial font

Do not use bold, italics, shading, strikethrough, tabs, etc.

Proposal Information Outline Title:

o College Name o Department Name o Effective date for the proposed changes (example: Fall 2018)

Student Learner Outcomes o See page 6 for additional information

Course Changes (Part I) o All course changes for the department should be included in Part I and arranged in the following

order: First, arrange alphabetically by program name Within each program, arrange by action request for each academic discipline

See page 8 for arrangement of information Lastly, arrange the action request(s) for each academic discipline numerically by course

number o Revisions to Course Changes should include a “Formerly” section that states what is currently listed

in the catalog o Supporting Information should be included for all Course Changes

See pages 6 – 7 for additional information

Program Changes (Part II) o All program changes for the department should be included in Part II and arranged in the following

order: First, arrange alphabetically by program name Within each program, arrange by action request for each academic discipline

ADD

DROP

REVISE Lastly, arrange the action request(s) for each academic discipline numerically by course

number.

Program Changes should include a “From” and “To” section o FROM – show text before revision o TO – show new text and underline all changes

If deleting text, strikethrough the text that should be removed in the “From” section and list the text as it should read in the “To” section

Supporting Information should be included for all Program Changes

See pages 6 – 7 for additional information


II. Student Learner Outcomes Departments should list the Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs) relevant to the major at the beginning of their

narrative. SLOs are outcomes that are expected to result from specific program-related activities and experiences.

If a revision is supported by any particular outcome (SLO), it should be indicated in the rationale of the

change’s supporting information.

Assessment of progress on SLOs will include direct and indirect measures

SLOs, as related to Experience Learning, seek to enhance student learning in four particular areas:

1. Students will value the importance of engaged scholarship and lifelong learning

2. Students will develop and apply knowledge, values, and skills in solving real-world problems.

3. Students will work collaboratively with others.

4. Students will utilize structured reflection as a part of the inquiry process.

III. Supporting Information For each curricular change, we have to provide specific supporting information. It is important that you provide the

information below for all changes so that we will have the information needed by the councils. Proposals that fail to

adequately address the following questions will be returned for revision.

Rationale The rationale should answer the following questions:

o What curricular revision(s) are you making? o Why is the curricular revision needed? o How do you know a change is needed?

Briefly describe the process and evidence used to determine a change was needed. Examples include periodic review by faculty members, feedback from students, results of standardized examinations, changing accreditation requirements, or SACS assessment (or others). If the change is connected to a formal SACS assessment, see guidance in the following point

o Is the change driven by the SACs Assessment? If so, please explain how the proposed change addresses the issue revealed by the

assessment and how it contributes to improved delivery of the associated Student Learner Outcome(s).

If supporting information is the same for a group of changes, the rationale can be stated at the end of the group.

Impact on Other Units This information can be found in the catalog.

The following are questions that should be answered, only when applicable, to determine whether or not there is an impact on other units:

o Is this course required for a certain major or program? If yes, which one(s)? o Does the proposed change drop or alter courses required by other programs? o Does the proposed change require courses offered by other programs? o Is the course a general education, tracking, or high demand course?

If yes, see pages 12 – 13 for High Impact Changes. o Is the course a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses? o Is the course cross-listed in other units?

If there is no impact on other units, please explain why there is no impact. The explanation should briefly describe how the department arrived at the conclusion of no impact (e.g., review of the undergraduate catalog indicated ...).


Financial Impact The following are questions that should be answered, only when applicable, to determine whether or not

there is a financial impact: o How will the change affect the department or college budget? o Is there an impact on staffing? Will additional faculty or GTAs be needed? Will the change increase

the workload of existing faculty? Ex: “This course will be taught by existing faculty; no financial impact.”

o Does the course require additional resources (facilities, materials, etc.)? o If yes to any of the above, provide source(s) of funding.

If there is no financial impact, provide an explanation that briefly describes how the department arrived and the conclusion of no impact.

Additional Documentation Does the change require additional approval?

o Refer to Required Approvals for Curricular Changes chart on pages 15 – 16

Substantive Changes (see guidelines from the Undergraduate and Graduate Council Curriculum Committees to determine if proposal represents a substantive change (e.g., dropping a program or adding distance education)

o Be sure that the rationale describes evidence from programmatic assessment that supports the change, if appropriate.

o Indicate whether or not the change(s) need to be reported to SACSCOC.

IV. Banner Enforcement Pay close attention to how your course proposal is presented. Certain fields are automatically enforced in the Banner system while others are not. The following fields ARE enforced in Banner:

Cross-listing General Education (via Banner DARS) Grading Restriction Repeatability Credit Restriction (via Banner DARS) (RE) Registration Enforced Prerequisite (RE) Registration Enforced Corequisite Credit Level Restriction Registration Restriction Registration Permission (maintained at the CRN level and may vary)

The following fields are NOT enforced in Banner: (DE) Department Enforced Prerequisite (DE) Department Enforced Corequisite Recommended Background Comment(s)


V. Course Changes

Curricular Approval Process Consult the Required Approvals for Curricular Changes chart to determine the level of approval(s) required.

Documentation of academic officer approval (email, memo, etc.), if required, must accompany the proposal. See

pages 15 – 16 for Required Approvals for Curricular Changes chart.

Course Proposal Formatting Guidelines Course Proposals should be worded using a “Formerly” format. The new information should be listed first

with the previous information listed after, indicated by using “Formerly.”

Departments should arrange course changes alphabetically by subject area, and then by the type of information being revised: i.e., Academic Discipline Changes, Course Adds, Course Drops, Course Revisions (grouping like changes together).

See Appendix 4 on pages 19 – 25 for examples of course change proposals.

Arrangement of Information Course information should be ordered as follows:

Course Number

Course Title

Course Credit Hours

Course Description

Writing-Emphasis (used by Arts and Sciences)

Cross-listing

General Education Designation (undergraduate courses only)

Contact Hour Distribution (required if a course has more than one instructional mode, i.e., lecture and lab)

Grading Restriction(s)

Repeatability

Credit Restriction

(RE) Registration Enforced Prerequisite(s)

(DE) Departmental Enforced Prerequisite(s)

(RE) Registration Enforced Corequisite(s)

(DE) Departmental Enforced Corequisite(s)

Recommended Background

Comment(s)

Credit Level Restriction (for 500-level courses which do not permit undergraduate credit)

Registration Restriction(s)

Registration Permission

A course proposal with multiple changes (e.g. changes to title, repeatability, and (RE) Prerequisites) should be listed AFTER a change with ONLY a title change but BEFORE a change with only repeatability or (RE) Prerequisites.

Course Numbers

If proposing a new course, contact Kayla Whitt ([email protected]) in the Dean’s Office for course numbers available for use. Please specify if there is a desired course number.

If a course number is being changed it is not a revision. The course must be dropped and added with the new number. An equivalency table must be provided.

Course numbers (of recently dropped courses) may not be reused for six years.

Secondary cross-lists course numbers may not be reused at all.


Course numbers 491, 492, 943 are reserved for Foreign Study, Off-Campus Study, and Independent Study, respectively.

Course numbers ending in 7 and 8 are reserved for honors courses.

Course number 129 is reserved for use by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.

Experience Learning courses will use the prefix and number of the non-designated course, but will also have either a “R” (for undergraduate research) or “S” (for service learning) added to the number; for example, ABCD 310R or ABCE 310S, where “ABCD” stands for an academic discipline.

Course Title Changes

The short course title must be limited to 30 characters, including spaces o This is the title that appears on the transcript

The long course title must be limited to 100 characters, including spaces o This is the title that appears in the catalog

Requests to allow for variable title (Special Topics, Selected Readings, etc.) must be approved by the Curriculum Committee and the Council and should be included in materials for CRC.

Special topics courses: courses offered occasionally should have the word “issues,” readings,” or “topics” toward the beginning of the title (Special topics in XXX, Readings in XXX, Advanced topics in XXX, Contemporary issues in XXX, Selected topics in XXX).

Credit Hour Changes

If course credit hours change, the program outlines/showcases must be revised to accommodate the increase/decrease in hours.

Credit hour changes should comply with the university’s credit hour definition: “The unit of credit is the semester credit hour. One semester credit hour represents an amount of instruction and a minimum of two hours per week of student work outside the classroom over a fall or spring semester. Normally, each semester credit hour represents an amount of instruction that is equivalent to 700 minutes of classroom-based direct instruction. The amount of time that is required to earn one semester credit hour in a laboratory, field, studio, or seminar-based setting is considered the equivalent of 50 minutes of classroom-based direct instruction. Semester credit hours earned in courses such as internships, research, theses, dissertation, etc. are based on outcome expectations established by the academic program.

Description Changes

A course description should be provided for every course, no matter how brief.

Cross-Listed Course Changes

Adds, Drops, and Revisions to cross-listed courses must come from the primary department. It is important to have parallel proposals for both the primary and secondary courses.

The supporting information must identify the secondary course(s) and provide evidence that the collaborating department has been notified of the change.

Changes to General Education Courses

Proposals must be sent to the Curriculum Committee (if the course is brand new) as well as the General Education Committee (proposals can be processed concurrently) after CRC approval.

o For additional requirements, see High Impact Changes on pages 12 – 13.

Contact Hour Distribution Changes

If a course utilizes more than one schedule type/instructional mode (lecture and lab, studio and discussion, etc.), the distribution of hours must be included, such as “3 hours lecture and 1 hour lab.”


In the Banner system, the credit hours for a course must be distributed among the “lecture,” “lab,” and “other” options, so it’s important that this information be accurate.

Grading Restriction Changes

If a course does not include the standard grading options (A-F, S/NC, and audit), the restricted grading option(s) must be noted (Satisfactory/No Credit grading only, Letter grade only, etc.)

o Examples: Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only. Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading.

Courses numbered 500-699 are graded letter grade only – except where the Graduate Catalog indicates Satisfactory/No Credit grading only or optional Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.

Repeatability Changes

If a course can be repeated, this should be indicated with one of the following repeatability statements with the maximum number of hours given:

o Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum ___ hours. o Repeatability: May be repeated once.

If a course has variable credit (3-6 etc.), repeatability must be indicated, even if it cannot be repeated. Use one of the following statements to indicate repeat limits:

o Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum ____ hours. o Repeatability: May be taken once for credit.

Credit Restriction Changes

If a course includes restrictions on how the credit may be applied, the restriction must be indicated. The following are examples of restriction statements:

o Credit Restriction: Maximum 4 hours may be applied toward the master’s degree. Maximum of 6 hours toward the PhD degree.

o Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the microbiology concentration. o Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 410 and 510.

Prerequisite and/or Corequisite Changes

Course prerequisites and corequisites that are enforced by the registration system (Banner) should be labeled (RE) for “registration enforced.”

Course prerequisites and corequisites that are enforced by the department (not Banner) should be labeled (DE) for “department enforced.” Whether or not to enforce (DE) prerequisites or corequisites is solely at the discretion of the department.

If a prerequisite or corequisite includes a cross-listed course, list the primary version of the course.

The Banner system cannot enforce GPA restrictions at this time.

Recommended Background Changes

This field is for recommending things the student should have before taking the course. It is not enforced in Banner.

o Examples: Recommended Background: 9 hours in child and family studies. Recommended Background: 300-level (or above) kinesiology course.

Comment Changes

The comment field is used for additional information that does not fit into one of the other categories. Comments are not enforced in Banner.


o Examples: Comments: Admission by placement exam. Comments: Open to students who have received an A in 101.

Credit Level Restriction Changes

Credit level restrictions are used to limit the type of credit awarded (e.g. some 500-level courses are for graduate level credit only).

Registration Restriction Changes

Registration may be restricted to a particular major, student level (UG, GR, etc.), classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.), degree, concentration, minor, college, or a specific qualification (teacher licensure, honors program, etc.)

Registration Restrictions are enforced in Banner. o Examples:

Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – junior. Registration Restriction: Admission to teacher education or permission of instructor. Registration Restriction: Kinesiology major; minimum student level – sophomore.

Registration Permission Changes

If the course requires consent of the instructor, department, etc., it must be indicated here.

Permissions are enforced in Banner at the CRN level. This provides flexibility for courses, such as Special Topics, where some instructors may want a permission on their particular topic/CRN, while others may prefer open enrollment.

Course Changes with Fees

Any changes to course fees must include a rationale.

Schedule Type/Instructional Method Changes

The default schedule type/instructional method is lecture and conventional classroom/lab.

The schedule type/instructional method must be specified if it is different than the default.

Each schedule type is linked to an instructional method as outlined below.

See Appendix 1 on page 14 for schedule types and instructional methods.

Course Drops

The only elements needed to indicate a course drop are: o Subject o Course number o Course name o Credit hours

If the course being dropped is a prerequisite and/or corequisite for another course, provide a list of those courses to ensure that they are updated.

If the course being dropped is a general education or other high demand course, see pages 12 – 13 for High Impact Changes.

If the course being dropped is cross-listed in other units, provide a list of the cross-list(s) to ensure that they are updated.

If the course being dropped is required by other programs, provide a list of those programs to ensure that the course requirements listed in the catalog are updated.


Academic Discipline/Subject Changes

If the name of an academic discipline is being changed, all courses in the former academic discipline must be dropped and added under the new academic discipline.

An equivalency table is also required, listing current courses and the proposed equivalent replacements (see example below).

If the academic discipline includes secondary cross-listed courses, new course numbers for the secondary cross-lists are required.

Prior to submitting the proposal, contact Kayla Whitt. Please specify if there is a desired academic discipline code.

Equivalency Table Current Courses

Agricultural Economics (AGEC) Equivalent Courses Effective Fall 2017

Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC)

524 554

522 552

640 640

650 650

High Impact Changes

Adds o Adding a general education or other high demand course carries with it significant responsibility. As

enrollment grows, so might departments’ dependence on the course to be available for their students at the appropriate times (particularly in structured programs like nursing). Some courses might even serve as accreditation requirements. Therefore, if a course with interdisciplinary applications is proposed and approved, the department must be prepared to meet campus demand. Further, the department must communicate early and often whenever modifications to the course are being considered.

o Proposals to add a high impact course must be submitted to CRC for the spring meetings or the first fall meeting in order to comply with the University agenda deadline. A new general education course must have been approval by both the Curriculum Committee (if the course is brand new) and the General Education Committee. Course proposal forms and category criteria are available at: http://web.utk.edu/~ugcouncl/public_html/genedrequirement.html

Drops o To drop a general education course, a tracking course, or a similar high demand course, a proposal

must be submitted to CRC for one of the spring meetings or the first fall meeting in order to satisfy the University agenda deadline.

o The proposal must include a timeline for notifying affected departments and a phase out schedule that reasonably accommodates student demand.

o When applicable, the University Curriculum Committee and the General Education Committee may require a one-year phase out period to allow adequate time for curricular adjustments.

Revisions o Enrollment-related revisions to a general education course, a tracking course, or a similar high

demand course must be submitted to CRC for one of the spring meetings or the first fall meeting in order to satisfy the University agenda deadline. Enrollment-related revisions include:

Adding a registration restriction that significantly reduces the number of eligible enrollees (e.g. advertising majors only, admission to teacher education, etc.)

Adding a registration permission that blocks all potential enrollees (e.g. consent of instructor, consent of program director, etc.)

Adding a prerequisite/corequisite not required by other programs Increasing or decreasing credit hours

http://web.utk.edu/~ugcouncl/public_html/genedrequirement.html


o When applicable, the Curriculum Committee and the General Education Committee may postpone implementation of requested revisions to allow adequate time for curricular adjustments.

o Minor revisions to general education course (title change, description change, etc.) must be reviewed by the general education committee to reaffirm eligibility.

VI. Program Changes Consult the Required Approvals for Curricular Changes chart to determine the level of approval(s) required.

Documentation of academic officer approval (email, memo, etc.), if required, must accompany the proposal.

THEC Policy A1.1 o “New academic programs requiring Commission approval are those that differ from currently

approved programs in level of degree or major offered, as reflected in the institution’s catalog and the Commission’s academic inventory, subject to specified provisions.”

o “Renaming an existing program without an essential change in the originally approved curriculum does not require Commission approval.”

o “A reconfiguration of existing programs without an essential change in the originally approved curriculum and without a net gain in the number of programs (e.g. a consolidation of two programs into one) does not require Commission approval.”

o “Additions, deletions, and revisions of sub-majors (options, concentrations emphases, tracks, etc.) without an essential change in the originally approved major curriculum do not require Commission approval.”

Program Proposal Formatting Guidelines All program proposals should use a “From-To” format

All program proposals should include the URL of the webpage of the program.

Underline any changes in the “To” section of program proposals.

Departments should arrange revisions alphabetically by program area, and then by the degree level: PhD, EdS, Masters, Certificates at the Graduate Level; Majors and then Minors at the UG level.

See Appendix 4 on pages 19 – 25 for examples of showcase and program proposals.

Adds If a program is changing its name, the proposal should reflect the old program being dropped and the newly

named program being added.

See http://www.tennessee.edu/system/academicaffairs/resources/index.html for information on new program proposals.

Drops See http://www.tennessee.edu/system/academicaffairs/resources/index.html for academic program

discontinuance procedures.

Revisions Course additions, drops, and credit hour changes must be reflected in the showcase.

The program’s total hours must be updated to reflect the changes.

If the revision is limited to one or two changes, the “From-To” should include only the affected term (semester). If there are three or more changes, the “From-To” should include the entire showcase.

http://www.tennessee.edu/system/academicaffairs/resources/index.html

http://www.tennessee.edu/system/academicaffairs/resources/index.html


Appendix 1 – Schedule Type/Instructional Method

Schedule Type Instructional Method

Code Description Code Description

BR Brass 01 Conventional Methodology

CLN Clinical 10 Clinical

CON Contract 01 Conventional Methodology

DIS Discussion 01 Conventional Methodology

DRM Drum 01 Conventional Methodology

ENS Ensembles 01 Conventional Methodology

FAC Use of Facilities 13 Other Non-Conventional Media

FLU Flute 01 Conventional Methodology

FS Field Study/Supervision 06 Student Teaching & Field Supervision

GMI Group Musical Instruction 01 Conventional Methodology

GUI Guitar 01 Conventional Methodology

HRN Horn 01 Conventional Methodology

IMI Individual Music Instruction 01 Conventional Methodology

INS Instrumental 01 Conventional Methodology

INT Intensive Study 01 Conventional Methodology

KBD Keyboard 01 Conventional Methodology

LAB Lab 01 Conventional Methodology

LEC Lecture 01 Conventional Methodology

LL Lecture/Lab Combined 01 Conventional Methodology

LO Live Online 03 Other Computer-Based Instruction

OBO Oboe 01 Conventional Methodology

OFF Off Campus Study 06 Student Teaching & Field Supervision

PER Percussion 01 Conventional Methodology

PRA Practicum 06 Student Teaching & Field Supervision

PSI Personalized Self Instruction 09 Independent Study

PVL Private Lessons 01 Conventional Methodology

RCL Recital 01 Conventional Methodology

SAX Saxophone 01 Conventional Methodology

SEM Seminar 01 Conventional Methodology

STD Studio Work 01 Conventional Methodology

STR String 01 Conventional Methodology

TE Technology Enhanced 03 Other Computer-Based Instruction

TN Tennessee Online 02 Internet/Web Based/Online

TRP Trumpet 01 Conventional Methodology

VOC Voice 01 Conventional Methodology

WS Workshop 01 Conventional Methodology

WW Woodwind 01 Conventional Methodology


Appendix 2 – Required Approvals for Curricular Changes

Action New Code Required1

Additional Approval Required Deadline

SACSCOC Action5

Changes to Degrees

Add new degree YES YES (PRV, CHANC,

VPS, THEC, BOARD) Dec. 1 YES

Rename/consolidate degrees YES

YES (PRV, VPS, DGS) Dec. 1 YES

Drop degree ---- ---- Dec. 1 YES

Adding/dropping joint/dual degree programs YES YES (DGS) Dec. 1 YES

Initiate dual or joint degree with other institution --- YES (PRV, CHANC) YES

Changes to Majors

Add new major YES YES (VPS, THEC,

BOARD) Dec. 1 YES

Revise major requirements ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Rename/consolidate majors YES YES (VPR) Dec. 1 YES

Drop major ---- ---- Dec. 1 YES

Revise major “ownership” YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Changes to Concentrations

Add new concentration YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Revise concentration requirements ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Rename/consolidate concentrations YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Drop concentration ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Changes to Certificates

Add new certificate YES (DGS and VPS if 24+

hours) Dec. 1 YES

Revise certificate requirements ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Rename certificate YES YES (DGS) Dec. 1 YES

Drop certificate ---- ---- Dec. 1 YES

Changes to Minors

Add new minor YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Revise minor requirements ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Rename/consolidate minors YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Changes to Courses

New academic discipline/subject YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Rename/consolidate academic disciplines/subjects YES ---- Dec. 1 ----

Drop academic discipline/subject ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Add high impact course ---- ---- Oct. 1 ----

Revise high impact course ---- YES (VPR) Oct. 1 ----

Drop high impact course ---- YES (VPR) Oct. 1 ----

Add low impact course ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Revise low impact course ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Drop low impact course ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Initiate programs or courses offered through contractual agreement or consortium YES

YES (DGS, PRV, VPS) Dec. 1 YES

Changes to Program Policies


Initiate off-campus sites where student can obtain 50% or more credits toward a program ---

YES (PRV, CHANC, VPS, THEC) YES

Revise admission criteria ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Revise progression standards ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

Revise graduation policies ---- ---- Dec. 1 ----

1 For undergraduate or graduate code requests, contact Kayla Whitt in the CEHHS Dean’s Office. 2 VPS = Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success 3 CHANC = Chancellor 4 VPR = Vice Provost for Academic Affairs 5 DGS = Dean of the Graduate School 6 PRV = Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 7 THEC = Tennessee Higher Education Council 8 Contact Kayla Whitt in the CEHHS Dean’s Office to determine SACSCOC requirement for specific changes.


College Name

Supporting Information

Department Name

Effective Date

Curricular Proposal Title

Program Name List COUN Student

Learner Outcomes

Here Student Learner

Outcomes

Program Name

Action Request Title (Description) Program, Crs. #, Crs. Title, and # Crdt. Hrs.

Course Description

Course Add Information

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Appendix 3 – Proposal Formatting Template

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING All changes effective Fall 2018

Student Learner Outcomes

(COUN) COUNSELOR EDUCATION

1. Students will demonstrate skills for individual counseling 2. Students will demonstrate skills for group counseling 3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of a theoretical orientation

(RHCO) REHABILITATION COUNSELING

1. Students will demonstrate skills for individual counseling 2. Students will demonstrate skills for group counseling 3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of a theoretical orientation

I. COURSE CHANGES (COUN) COUNSELOR EDUCATION ADD COURSE COUN 5XX New Foundations in School Counseling (3) Professional school counselor roles, introduction to the ASCA National Model, and professional issues related to school counseling. (DE) Prerequisite(s): 535. Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science - counseling major. Registration Permission: Consent of instructor. Supporting Information Rationale: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Impact on Other Units: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Financial Impact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

REVISE COURSE DESCRIPTION

COUN 559 Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (1-6)

Supervised post-practicum experience at a clinical mental health counseling setting.

Formerly: Supervised post-practicum experience at a clinical mental health counseling setting approved by the academic unit.

Supporting Information Rationale: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Impact on Other Units: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Financial Impact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx


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II. PROGRAM CHANGES

(RHCO) REHABILITATION COUNSELING

REVISE REQUIREMENTS

In the 2018-2019 Graduate Catalog, revise the Counseling Major, (MS) – School Counseling Concentration requirements as follows:

FROM:

Requirements COUN 480, COUN 525, COUN 535, COUN 545, COUN 550, COUN 551, COUN 552, COUN 554, COUN 555, 39 COUN 558 (6 credit hours), COUN 565, COUN 570 *SPED 556, *SPED 570 6 SCHP 690 3 EDPY 550 3 Three electives as advised 9 Total credit hours required 60 * Individuals with teaching license can substitute an elective for this course.

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Requirements COUN 480, COUN 525, COUN 535, COUN 545, COUN 550, COUN 551, COUN 552, COUN 554, COUN 555, 39 COUN 558 (6 credit hours), COUN 580, COUN 530 *SPED 570, *SPED 556 6 SCHP 690 3 EDPY 559 3 Three electives as advised 9 Total credit hours required 60 * Individuals with teaching license can substitute an elective for this course.

Supporting Information Rationale: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Impact on Other Units: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Financial Impact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx


Appendix 4 – Sample Proposal COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF XXXXXXXXXXXX All changes effective Fall 2018

STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES (KNS) KINESIOLOGY MS Degree in Kinesiology 1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of key disciplinary knowledge. 2. Students will demonstrate the capability to communicate information effectively using disciplinary-appropriate mechanisms. PhD Degree in Kinesiology 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct and disseminate research. 2. Students will demonstrate mastery of discipline-specific knowledge. 3. Students will demonstrate teaching proficiency. (RSM) RECREATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT MS Degree in Recreation and Sport Management 1. Students will apply sport management and therapeutic recreation principles in professional settings. 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the foundational knowledge and skills needed in the sport management and therapeutic recreation fields. 3. Students will be able to conduct research and understand its importance in the decision-making process. PhD Degree in Recreation and Sport Management 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct and disseminate research. 2. Students will demonstrate mastery of discipline-specific knowledge. 3. Students will demonstrate teaching proficiency. (OTR) OTHER EXAMPLES 1. Students will be … will have… 2. Students will illustrate … will compose… 3. Students will demonstrate … will relate… 4. Students will plan … will produce… I. Course Changes (KNS) KINESIOLOGY REVISE PRIMARY COURSE TO DROP THE SECONDARY CROSS-LISTING (COURSE WILL NO LONGER BE CROSSLISTED) KNS 508 Research Methods (3) Formerly: 508 Research Methods (3) Cross-listed: (Same as Recreation and Sport Management 508.) Supporting Information

Rationale: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Impact on other units: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Financial impact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(RSM) RECREATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT DROP RSM 520 Program Design and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (3) Supporting Information


ADD RSM 594 Therapeutic Recreation Practicum (3) Supervised part-time experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site. Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours. Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major – Therapeutic recreation concentration.


Supporting Information Rationale: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Impact on other units: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Financial impact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

RSM 596 Therapeutic Recreation Internship (6) Full-time work experience at an approved site supervised by a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Emphasis on all the NCTRC Job Tasks. Comment(s): Therapeutic Recreation site must meet the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTC) standards. Students must have a minimum of required GPA of 3.0 for enrollment in this course. Agency affiliation agreements must be submitted four months prior to the first day of the semester student is enrolled in internship. Affiliation agreement should be approved by legal counsel for UTK and Agency two months prior to the first day of the semester student is enrolled in internship. Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and Sport Management major - Therapeutic recreation concentration. Supporting Information


REVISE TITLE RSM 590 Sport Management Practicum (3) Formerly: RSM 590 Practicum (3) Supporting Information


(OTR) OTHER EXAMPLES DROP ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND ALL COURSES (AGEC) Agricultural Economics 412 Agricultural Finance (3) 430 Food and Agricultural Policy (3) 500 Thesis (1-15) 512 Advanced Agribusiness Finance (3) 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (3-15) 650 Agricultural Markets and Demand Analysis (3) Supporting Information


DROP 400-LEVEL COURSES FOR GRADUATE CREDIT (RETAINING COURSES IN THE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG) AE 422 Aerodynamics (3) AE 424 Astronautics (4) Supporting Information


ADD EXISTING 400-LEVEL COURSE FOR GRADUATE CREDIT GEOG 445 Cities in a World System (3) Urban centers in developed and developing countries, global cities, tourist and other specialized cities, and comparative urbanism. Supporting Information


REVISE TITLE; DROP (DE)COREQUISITE AND COMMENT; ADD (RE)PREREQUISITE SCM 520 Manufacturing/Services Operations and Procurement (3) (RE)Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 518. Formerly: SCM 520 Services Operations (3) (DE)Corequisite(s): 512 Comment: Consent of instructor


Supporting Information Rationale: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Impact on other units: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Financial impact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

REVISE HOURS AND ADD REPEATABILITY STATEMENT TPTE 591 Clinical Studies (3-4) Repeatability: Not repeatable. May be taken once for 3-4 hours. Formerly: TPTE 591 Clinical Studies (3) Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Supporting Information


REVISE HOURS, DESCRIPTION, AND REPEATABILITY; DROP (DE)PREREQUISITE; ADD CONTACT HOUR DISTRIBUTION AND RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND GEOG 515 Topics in Quantitative Geography (4) Multivariate analysis applied to spatial and temporal problems in geography; research problems utilizing appropriate computer programs; usefulness to geographic research of techniques developed by other disciplines. Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of instructor. Maximum 8 hours. Recommended Background: 415 or consent of instructor.

Formerly: GEOG 515 Topics in Quantitative Geography (3) Multivariate analysis applied to spatial and temporal problems in geography. (DE)Prerequisite(s): 413 or consent of instructor. Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

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REVISE DESCRIPTION SCM 546 Logistics Operations (3) Analysis of logistics and transportation operations and management techniques applied to warehousing / distribution center operations, operation of transportation services, and logistics personnel management.

Formerly: SCM 546 Logistics Operations (3) Management techniques applied to warehousing / distribution center operations and services. Supporting Information


REVISE TO ADD ANOTHER CROSS-LIST TO THE PRIMARY COURSE; AND TO ADD (DE)PREREQUISITE NE 585 Process System Reliability and Safety (3) Cross-listed: (Same as Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 585 and Industrial Engineering 585.) (DE) Prerequisite(s): Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 483, Industrial Engineering 483, Mechanical Engineering 483, or Nuclear Engineering 483. Supporting Information


REVISE GRADING RESTRICTIONS COUN 504 Special Topics (1-3) Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade. Formerly: COUN 504 Special Topics (1-3) Grading Restriction: Letter grade (A-F) Supporting Information


REVISE TO ADD REGISTRATION RESTRICTION AND DROP REGISTRATION PERMISSION COUN 518 Educational Specialist Research and Thesis (3) Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate. Formerly: COUN 518 Educational Specialist Research and Thesis (3) Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.


OTHER ACTION REQUEST EXAMPLES: REVISE TO ADD VARIABLE TITLE ADD PRIMARY CROSS-LISTED COURSE DROP PRIMARY CROSS-LISTED COURSE DROP SECONDARY CROSS-LISTED COURSE REVISE TITLE, REPEATABILITY, AND REQUEST VARIABLE TITLE ADD 400-LEVEL SECONDARY CROSS-LISTED COURSE FOR GRADUATE CREDIT REVISE TO ADD CONTACT HOUR DISTRIBUTION AND RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND II. Program Changes (OTR) OTHER EXAMPLES DROP THE FOLLOWING MAJOR, DEGREES, AND CONCENTRATIONS Agricultural Economics – MS Agribusiness concentration Agricultural Economics concentration Natural Resource Economics concentration Agricultural Economics – Dual MS-MBA – Agribusiness concentration Supporting Information


DROP CONCENTRATION Business Administration Major – MBA Logistics concentration Supporting Information


ADD THE FOLLOWING MAJOR, DEGREES, AND CONCENTRATIONS Agricultural and Resource Economics – MS Agribusiness concentration Agricultural Economics concentration Natural Resource Economics concentration Agricultural and Resource Economics – Dual MS-MBA – Agribusiness concentration Supporting Information


ADD MAJOR AND DEGREE: DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WORK – SOCIAL WORK MAJOR (PENDING THEC APPROVAL) In the 2011-2012 Graduate Catalog, insert text and requirements for the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree as follows: Social Work Major – Doctor of Social Work (DSW)* *This program is pending approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Students will be admitted to the major and degree only after THEC approves the program. The College of Social Work offers the Doctor of Social Work degree (DSW). The College of Social Work DSW program is designed for MSSW/MSW graduates with significant clinical social work practice experience interested in earning an advanced clinical degree in social work. At the completion of the DSW program, graduates will be able to:

Integrate social work social and behavioral science with other disciplines as the basis for the highest level of evidence-based social work practice.

Demonstrate professionalism, advocacy, ethical principles, and scientific integrity in advanced social work practice.

Provide collaborative leadership in the development of social work evidence-based practice models and standards of care for diverse populations.

Generate client, system and outcomes research and analyze other evidence to guide improvements in practice.

Utilize information systems/technology to support and improve social work care and social and health care systems. Admission Requirements

Submit online application to Graduate Admissions Office. Meet requirements for admission to the Graduate School.

Hold a Master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Applicants from international programs will be reviewed on an individual basis.


Have two years of post-MSSW/MSW clinical practice experience.

Have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for previous graduate work.

Have achieved a competitive score on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination.

Have TOEFL scores of at least 550 on the paper test or 80 on the internet-based test if native language is not English.

Demonstrable information technology skills. Requirements The following courses are required for all students. Courses are listed below in the expected sequence of the DSW curriculum. Students must complete the courses listed above DSW Capstone I, before writing and defending the Capstone I paper. Students must complete all courses listed below the DSW Capstone I course before taking DSW Capstone II. Credit Hours SOWK 607 3 SOWK 609 3 SOWK 610 3 SOWK 614 3 SOWK 615 3 Total Credit Hours 15 Supporting Information


**Documentation of two approvals must be included after the rationale statement: 1.) The approval email from the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success will be inserted. 2.) The letter of intent must be submitted to THEC

Option: can either submit a copy of email where letter of intent was approved OR submit copy of letter/email where Provost approved letter of intent.

ADD CONCENTRATION Business Administration Major – MBA Supply Chain Management concentration Supporting Information


ADD CERTIFICATE – GRIEF, LOSS, AND TRAUMA In the 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog add heading, text, and requirements for new certificate: Grief, Loss, and Trauma. Greif, Loss, and Trauma Graduate Certificate The graduate certificate in grief, loss, and trauma is intended for currently admitted graduate students. Supporting Information


REVISE DrPH PROGRAM DESCRIPTION TEXT, REPLACE ALL REFERENCES OF PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS WITH COGNATES, REVISE CHART OF REQUIRED HOURS, FOOTNOTES 1-4, AND ADD NOTE URL: http://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=21&poid=9167 In the 2017-2018 Graduate Catalog, revise the description text, chart of required hours, and footnotes as follows: FROM: Public Health Major, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH program) is the terminal degree in public health, designed for students who have already earned the MPH degree; however, exceptional students without the MPH may be admitted to the DrPH program. At the completion of the DrPH program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a high level of thinking and practice skill in recognizing, defining, and addressing public health problems and needs;

Demonstrate competence in the five core areas of public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and administration, and behavioral sciences / community health education;

http://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=21&poid=9167


Demonstrate professionalism, advocacy, leadership, ethical principles, and scientific integrity in advanced public health practice;

Provide collaborative leadership in the development of public health practice models for diverse populations. Admission

Meet requirements for admission to the University of Tennessee, Graduate School.

GPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) on master's degree coursework, shown in official transcripts. For students without a Master's degree or coursework, a required GPA of 3.2 for the undergraduate degree.

A minimum of 40th percentile on all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); 4.5 on the analytic portion of the GRE, and for international students a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Three letters of reference completed within the past 12 months by faculty members, academic advisors, or employers or professional colleagues. At least two letters must be from persons able to assess academic capacity.

Ability to express complex concepts and ideas in writing as evidenced in a 600-word essay.

Demonstrated skill in a professional, research, or academic writing sample.

Ability to clearly articulate a defined career pathway, which incorporates practice and research experience and skills, upon interview.

In addition, students will be selected for the program based on extent of public health practice experience, other prior work and volunteer experience, and demonstration of a commitment to public health. Students will be admitted on a space available basis. Students eligible for admission but not admitted due to space will be placed on a waiting list and will be eligible to apply for the program in subsequent years. Appropriate academic background and professional and volunteer experience, as evidenced on a curriculum vitae.

An online application must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission forms are available at http://graduateadmissions.utk.edu/apply.html and http://publichealth.utk.edu/prospective/apply/.

The DrPH degree is offered in two concentrations – Community health education and Epidemiology. The concentrations and educational objectives are described below: Community health education concentration Addresses the role of behavioral (social and psychological) factors in disease causation, prevention, and health services, with application to public health education and promotion for the prevention of disease and injury. The objectives are to: develop, implement, and evaluate programs in health promotion and education through collaborative partnerships; establish and maintain community partnerships; apply theoretical perspectives in analyzing the behavioral, cultural and ethical dimensions of community health problems; identify and assess the determinants of community and population health, including social and behavioral factors contributing to health-related behaviors; and conduct scientific investigations. Epidemiology concentration Deals with methods for elucidating the causes of disease and evaluating health services, programs, and treatments. Students will be provided with the conceptual knowledge and statistical skills to study, analyze, and monitor the distribution and determinants of disease occurrence and other outcome measures in human populations. The educational objectives are to provide knowledge on methods for determining the causes of disease and for evaluating health services, programs, and treatments; develop concepts and statistical skills to conduct, study, analyze, and monitor the distribution and determinants of disease and other outcome measures; apply basic methodological skills to analyze discrete problems in health; acquire critical thinking for problem-solving and developing research protocols; and use the problem-solving approach for collection, analysis, and synthesis of data. Requirements: Hours Credit 1 Research and Foundations 20 2 Core DrPH 33 3 Concentration 10 4 Electives 3 Dissertation (PUBH 600) 24 Total Hours 90 1 PUBH 509 (2 semesters) PUBH 510, PUBH 520, PUBH 530, PUBH 540, PUBH 555, and PUBH 537 or equivalent courses if taken outside of the University of Tennessee, approved by the Department Head. 2 PUBH 550, PUBH 536, PUBH 552, PUBH 636, PUBH 609 (2 semesters), PUBH 610, PUBH 611, PUBH 613, PUBH 687 (2 semesters for a total of 9 hours), PUBH 687; STAT 531 and STAT 532 OR STAT 537 and STAT 538 OR SOWK 605 and SOWK 606. 3 Community Health Education: PUBH 527, PUBH 656, PUBH 637; Epidemiology: PUBH 541, PUBH 640, KNS 521, CEM 602. 4 Courses must be approved by major professor. TO: Public Health Major, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH program) is the terminal degree in public health, designed for students who have already earned the MPH degree; however, exceptional students without the MPH may be admitted to the DrPH program. The DrPH is the professional doctoral degree in public health, designed to produce transformative academic and practice leaders with expertise in evidence-based public health practice and research. At the completion of the DrPH program, students will be able to:

Apply qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods and policy analysis research and evaluation methods to address health issues

Influence behavior and policies by communicating public health science to diverse stakeholders

Create, implement, and evaluate strategic plans and organizational change strategies

Design system-level interventions that influence population health outcomes in transdisciplinary team approaches that promote health equity and disease prevention

Integrate knowledge of cultural values and practices in the design or implementation of public health programs

Integrate scientific information, legal and regulatory approaches, ethical frameworks and varied stakeholder interests in policy development and analysis

Assess a population’s knowledge and learning needs


Deliver training or educational experiences that promote learning in academic, organizational and community settings

Use best practice modalities in pedagogical practices Admission

Meet requirements for admission to the University of Tennessee, Graduate School.

GPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) on master's degree coursework, shown in official transcripts. For students without a Master's degree or coursework, a required GPA of 3.2 for the undergraduate degree.

A minimum of 40th percentile on all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); for international students, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Three letters of reference completed within the past 12 months by faculty members, academic advisors, or employers or professional colleagues. At least two letters must be from persons able to assess academic capacity.

Ability to express complex concepts and ideas in writing as evidenced in a 600-word essay.

Demonstrated skill in a professional, research, or academic writing sample.

Ability to clearly articulate a defined career pathway, which incorporates practice and research experience and skills, upon interview.

In addition, students will be selected for the program based on extent of public health practice experience, other prior work and volunteer experience, and demonstration of a commitment to public health. Students will be admitted on a space available basis. Students eligible for admission but not admitted due to space will be placed on a waiting list and will be eligible to apply for the program in subsequent years. Appropriate academic background and professional and volunteer experience, as evidenced on a curriculum vitae.

An online application must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission forms are available at http://graduateadmissions.utk.edu/apply.html and http://publichealth.utk.edu/prospective/apply/.

The DrPH will allow cognates to include higher-level public health doctoral courses through Independent Study with public health faculty, but students will be guided to select cognates that will necessitate coursework from other academic units. The DrPH requires a cognate to include 9 semester hours, usually amounting to three 3-hour courses. Requirements: Hours Credit 1 Foundations 20 2 Core DrPH 36 3 Cognate 9 Dissertation (PUBH 600) 24 Total Hours 89 1 PUBH 509 (2 semesters) PUBH 510, PUBH 520, PUBH 530, PUBH 537, PUBH 540, and PUBH 555 equivalent courses if taken outside of the University of Tennessee, approved by the Department Head. 2 PUBH 536, PUBH 552, PUBH 609 (2 semesters), PUBH 610, PUBH 611, PUBH 613, PUBH 636, PUBH 637, PUBH 656, PUBH 687 (total of 6 hours over one or two semesters),STAT 537 and STAT 538 OR SOWK 605 and SOWK 606, and one additional graduate statistics course selected in consultation with faculty advisor. 3 Cognate courses must be approved by faculty advisor and the chair of the DrPH Committee Note: PUBH 530 or its equivalent may serve in lieu of STAT 537 or SOWK 605. Please confer with the instructors of STAT 538 or SOWK 606. Supporting Information


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Appendix 5 – Curricular Calendar

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

2018-2019 Catalog Approval Cycle

CEHHS UG Curriculum Review Committee (UGCRC)

Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Council

2:30 PM - Claxton 412 3:45 PM 3:40 PM

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Tuesday, January 16, 2018 (begins at 2:00) Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 for the 2-8-17 UGCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 for the 4-12-17 UGCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 for the 9-13-17 UGCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 for the 10-25-17 UGCRC Meeting **last opportunity to submit changes for the 2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog


CEHHS UG Curriculum Review Committee (UGCRC)

Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Council

2:30 PM - Claxton 412 3:45 PM 3:40 PM

February 7, 2018 March 27, 2018 February 27, 2018

April 11, 2018 TBA April 10, 2018

TBA TBA TBA

TBA TBA TBA

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 for the 2-7-18 UGCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 for the 4-11-18 UGCRC Meeting

TBA

TBA


GRADUATE CURRICULAR MEETING SCHEDULE


CEHHS Grad Curriculum Review Committee (GCRC)

Curriculum Committee Graduate Council

2:30 PM - Claxton 412 3:45 PM 3:00 PM

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Thursday, April 6, 2017 Thursday, March 23, 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Thursday, September 21, 2017 Thursday, April 27, 2017

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Thursday, November 2, 2017 Thursday, August 24, 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Thursday, January 25, 2018 (begins at 2:00) Thursday, September 28, 2017

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 for the 3-8-17 GCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 for the 4-5-17 GCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 for the 9-27-17 GCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 for the 11-1-17 GCRC Meeting **last opportunity to submit changes for the 2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog


CEHHS Grad Curriculum Review Committee (GCRC)

Curriculum Committee Graduate Council

2:30 PM - Claxton 412 3:45 PM 3:40 PM

February 28, 2018 April 5, 2018 March 22, 2018

April 4, 2018 TBA April 26, 2018

TBA TBA TBA

TBA TBA TBA

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 for the 2-28-18 GCRC Meeting

Department Curriculum Proposals due to CEHHS by noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 for the 4-4-18 GCRC Meeting

TBA

TBA


Faculty Senate Meeting Dates

Meeting Date Agenda

Monday, April 3, 2017 Approval of February 28, 2017 UG Council Minutes

Approval of March 23, 2017 Graduate Council Minutes

Monday, May 1, 2017 Approval of April 11, 2017 UG Council Minutes

Approval of April 27, 2017 Graduate Council Minutes

Monday, September 18, 2017 Approval of August 24, 2017 Graduate Council Minutes

Monday, October 16, 2017 Approval of September 19, 2017 UG Council Minutes

Approval of September 28, 2017 Graduate Council Minutes

Monday, November 20, 2017 Approval of October 17, 2017 UG Council Minutes

Approval of October 26, 2017 Graduate Council Minutes

Monday, January 8, 2018 Approval of November 30, 2017 Graduate Council Minutes

Monday, February 5, 2018 Approval of January 30, 2018 UG Council Minutes

The 2019-2020 Catalog Approval Cycle Begins

Monday, March 5, 2018

Monday, April 2, 2018

Monday, May 7, 2018


Appendix 6 – Committee Representatives

CEHHS Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Members Department Name Year Rotating Off

KRSS Rob Hardin* 2018 *Chair (2018)

RHTM James Williams 2018

TPTE MariBeth Coleman 2019

CFS Juli Sams 2019

NUTR Katie Kavanagh 2020

Ex-Officio: Jeff Fairbrother

CEHHS Undergraduate Council Representatives Department Name Year Rotating Off


CFS Delores Smith 2018

KRSS Angela Wozencroft 2018

RHTM Rachel Chen* 2019 *Chair (2019)

PUBH Cristina Barroso* 2018 *Proxy (2018)

CEHHS Graduate Curriculum Review Committee Members Department Name Year Rotating Off

TPTE Jo Ann Cady* 2018 *Chair (2018)

PUBH Kathy Brown 2019

KRSS Leslee Fisher 2019

EPC Merilee McCurdy 2019

ELPS Pamela Angelle 2020

RHTM Sejin Ha 2020


CFS Spencer Olmstead 2020

Ex-Officio: Jeff Fairbrother

CEHHS Graduate Council Representatives Department Name Year Rotating Off

TPTE Amy Broemmel 2018

CFS Hillary Fouts 2018

EPC Jennifer Morrow* 2019 *Chair (2019)

TPTE Mehmet Aydeniz 2020

KRSS Lars Dzikus 2020

PUBH Laurie Meschke 2020

EPC Karee Dunn* 2018 *Proxy (2018)

KRSS Steven Waller* 2018 *Proxy (2018)

ELPS Terry Ishitani* 2020 *Proxy (2020)

RHTM James Williams* 2020 *Proxy (2020)

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