University of South Florida

Graduate New Program Development

  New Graduate Degree Program Development Process  
 
 

Welcome back for 2009-10!
 
 
  News and Announcements
New processes are being implemented for fall 2009. Thank you for your patience as we continue to streamline and to improve procedures.
 
  Contact information:
Graduate School:   Carol Hines-Cobb at chines-cobb@grad.usf.edu 
Dr. Kathleen Moore's office:  Patricia Claytor  claytor@acad.usf.edu
 
What you need::

 New Program Routing Flowchart - Where does this go now?
 Timeline for approval - What's the Deadline?
 New Program Form (signature form)
Graduate Curriculum Procedures webpage
 New Degree Format Policy and Procedure webpage

Resources 
 Graduate Council Curriculum Committee
 ACE/BOT Websites
BOG Website
 
Step 1 - Pre-Proposal / Letter of Intent Process
1.  Contact the Graduate School for advising
2.  Complete New Program Routing Form
3.  Submit for dept and college review
4.  Submit Pre-Proposal and Letter of Intent from College Dean
       to Graduate School for GECC/Roundtable Review (see deadline)
5.  If approved at Roundtable, proceed with developing the Full
       Proposal
 		  
Step 2 - Roundtable/GECC -
 
The preproposal will be presented at a Roundtable of the Graduate Executive Coordinating Committee (GECC).  The meeting schedule will be confirmed after submission.

            
Step 3 - Full Proposal Development
  • Complete the New Program Routing Form.
  • If you need a copy of the form in Word, contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu
  • Go to the New Degree Format Policy and Procedure webpage and follow the format to develop the full proposal
  • Complete the Graduate Catalog Template (copy and paste into a new document and complete the information)
  • Submit Proposal Packet for dept and college review
  • Submit Proposal Packet to Graduate School for Graduate Council Curriculum Committee Review
  • Refer to Graduate Council Website for meeting dates, etc.
  • If a doctoral program, provide the names of three potential external consultants who could do the external review; this takes place between the Curriculum Committee Review and Full Council approval.
  • If approved by Graduate Council, it moves forward for AAMC, ACE, BOT, and BOG (if applicable) approval
 
 
 
 
Step 4 - Implementation  
Once approved by the BOT/BOG (if applicable), the program will be placed on the SUS Inventory and Registrar's list of programs.  It will be assigned a code for BANNER and will be added to the Graduate Catalog in the next publication cycle.  

TIPS

  • Complete all requested information
  • Have documentation for data sources
  • Review peer programs nationally and provide information on whether the proposed program supports or differs from national trends in the discipline
  • Investigate interdisciplinary opportunities with existing programs
  • Obtain concurrence from any relevant programs/colleges
  • If pursuing an interdisciplinary initiative, include all aspects where the interdisciplinary actions occur (ex: dissertation committee, research, faculty teaching, etc.)
  • Be clear on what is unique about the proposed program - why should this be approved?
  • What will graduates of this program be able to do?  Include market trends
  • Be clear about the degree requirements and total hours required
   
 

PROGRAMS IN PROCESS:


 Comparative Literature and Film Studies (Ph.D.)
Current status:  In Revision

  • Roundtable reviewed July 24,2007
  • Graduate Council reviewed - Revision Summary
  • Current status: In Revision by College

Choral Conducting (DMA)
Current status:  In Revision by College

  • Roundtable reviewed July 24, 2007
  • Current status: In Revision by College
  • Next step: Submission for Grad Council Review

HealthCare Industry Management (MS)
 - Abstract, Letter, Catalog Copy
Current status:  In Revision

  • Roundtable 10/15/07
  • Current Status - working out concurrence issues
  • Next Step - return to GECC

Hospitality Management (MS)
Current status:  In Revision

  • Roundtable 10/15/07
  • Graduate Council review 11/5/07
  • Current Status - Tabled for Concurrence issues
  • Next Step - Resubmission for Grad Council review

Information Technology (MS)
Current status:  In Revision

  • Roundtable 10/15/07
  • Graduate Council review 11/5/07
  • Current Status - Tabled for Concurrence issues
  • Next step - return to GECC

Interdisciplinary Initiative
 Current status:  APPROVED BY BOG

Journalism Studies (MA)
 Current status:  Approved pending format revision to BOT/BOG

  • Roundtable 10/15/07
  • USF-STPT Grad Council Approved 11/8/07
  • Current Status - AAMC approved 11/20/07; BOT approved
  • Contact USF-STPT for information

LIS (Ph.D.)
Current status:  In Revision

Materials Science and Engineering (MS)
Current status:  Pending final SUS approval

  • Roundtable 10/15/07
  • Graduate Council review 11/5/07
  • Current Status - AAMC approved 11/20/07
  • BOT approved
  • Next Step - to SUS

Pharmacy (PharmD)
 Current status:  Full Proposal Submitted for Grad Council Review 2/4/08

Public Health (Dr.P.H.)
Current status:   Full Proposal Submitted for Grad Council Review 2/4/08

 
 
 
 

APPROVED PROGRAMS

Creative Writing (MFA)

Marketing (MS)

  • BOT Approved 5/31/07
  • Graduate Catalog 2008-09

Urban and Regional Planning (MA) rev

  • BOT Approved 5/31/07
  • Graduate Catalog 2008-09

Real Estate (MS)
Current status:  Approved

  • Roundtable 10/15/07
  • Graduate Council review 11/5/07
  • Current Status - AAMC approved 11/20/07
  • BOT approved
  • Added to SUS Inventory
  • Graduate Catalog 2009-10

Urban Community Design (M.U.C.D.)
Current status:  Approved

 - Faculty Tables, Cost Table, Reallocation Table

  • Roundtable
  • Graduate Council review 11/5/07
  • Current Status - AAMC approved 11/20/07
  • BOT approved
  • Added to SUS Inventory
  • Graduate Catalog 2009-10