Curriculum change is an integral component of maintaining quality programs. The evolution of programs can only be accomplished by continuous monitoring and updating of curriculum and what we teach our students.

Instruction for Instigating Change
Change types are divided into 4 Tiers:

Tier 1: Changes that require the approval of the Dean/Chair before implementation.

Tier 2: Changes that require School Dean/Chair and the approval of the Dean of Academic Quality.

Tier 3: Changes that require Curriculum Committee approval. Curriculum Committee meets monthly or as needed. Please consult the Academic Quality Office to determine the level of change and to add items to the Curriculum Committee agenda.

Tier 4: Changes that require SMT and BoG approval in order to seek external approvals from CVS and/or MCURES. Please consult the Major Program Change Decision Tree and the Academic Quality Office to determine the precise level of approval needed for major changes.

For further instruction please click here: Implementation and Approval Matrix-Minor Curriculum 2026 Version 3 (2)

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