Use this form for substantive changes to a single program (degree, major, concentration,
teaching specialization, minor, certificate). Substantive changes include:
- 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.
- Changes in course requirements for majors, minors, concentrations, certificates.
- Adding a concentration and using existing courses at Fairmont State.
- Changes to program credit hours.
- 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
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