Curriculum Development

Use this form for substantive changes to a single program (degree, major, concentration, teaching specialization, minor, certificate). Substantive changes include:

1. Adding existing or new course(s) to the program. If adding a brand-new course, complete a separate new course proposal form (under New Course link below) and attach to this proposal.
2. Changes in course requirements for majors, minors, concentrations, certificates.
3. Adding a concentration and using existing courses at Fairmont State.
4. Changes to program credit hours.
5. Other substantive curriculum changes.

Curriculum Revision Form

Use this form for establishing a new undergraduate or graduate course as a program requirement or elective. This form should be submitted in conjunction with a curriculum revision or new program proposal.

New Course Form

1. Use this for revising an existing undergraduate or graduate course.
2. Minor course changes include any of the following:
   • Course prefix and number [changing the level of the course (e.g., 2000 – 3000 level) will require a new course proposal]
   • Course title
   • Repeatability
   • Course cross-listing/Course equivalency
   • Grade type
   • Term offered
   • Course catalog description
3. Changing the level (e.g., 2000 – 3000) or number of credit hours of a course requires completing a New Course form. There may be exceptions for variable credit courses and field experiences. Please contact the provost office for guidance.

Course Revision Form

The following is a guide to use when filling out the prerequisite change form. Below are examples of restrictions that can be applied on a course. Any restriction placed on the catalog level of a course will apply to all sections of that course. These restrictions are not meant to be used on individual sections.

To fill out the form please list all the restrictions and requirements you wish to apply to your course. Please use the codes listed below to assist you in completing the form.

Prerequisite

A course that a student is required to pass prior to enrolling in the subsequent course.

Prerequisite with Concurrency

A course that a student has passed already or may take concurrently with the subsequent course.

Co-Requisite

Two courses that must be taken together regardless of previous successful attempts. This means, if a student fails one they still must take both again.  (Not common)

Field of Study Restriction

This restriction is best used for courses that are restricted to students that are in a specific major, minor or concentration.

Class Restriction

This restriction is used for courses in which you want to limit the class that can register for it (e.g., Seniors only).

Level Restriction

This restriction is used to limit the level of the students who can register for the course. UG, GR or CC levels.

Degree Restriction

This restriction is used to limit the registration to match the degree that the student is enrolled in (e.g., BSET degree seeking students only).

College Restriction

This restriction is used to limit registration to students who belong to a specific college only (College of Sciences & Technology students only).

Student Attribute Restriction

This restriction is used when the intent is to limit all courses to a student group that contains a certain attribute (e.g., weekend Nursing program).

Prerequisite and Restriction Change Form

Use this template to permanently delete a course from the catalog and degree works.

Course Discontinuation Memo

Use the form for proposing a new academic minor. If the proposed minor requires new courses and/or institutional resources (e.g., adjuncts, faculty overloads, equipment, space), additional review by the Vice President of Administrative and Fiscal Affairs is required before submitting to the Curriculum Committee.

If developing a new course for the minor, complete a separate new course proposal form and attach to the new minor proposal.

New Minor Form