Get Course Approval Form - Fitchburg State University

Filling out the Course Approval Form is an essential step for faculty members proposing new graduate courses at Fitchburg State University. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Course Approval Form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your editor.
2. Begin filling out the form by entering the course title in the designated field. Ensure that the title is clear and accurately reflects the course content.
3. List the faculty member(s) who developed the course in the appropriate section. This should include anyone involved in the course's creation.
4. Specify the contact person for this course proposal and the graduate program that is proposing the course.
5. Provide a course description. If the description in the syllabus exceeds thirty-five words, include a brief version in this proposal.
6. State the rationale for offering the course, explaining its relevance and importance.
7. Indicate whether there is a similar undergraduate course by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.' If yes, detail how this graduate course differs.
8. Fill in the discipline prefix and list any additional rationales if multiple prefixes apply.
9. Specify the number of credits for the course and select the appropriate level (7000, 8000, or 9000). Provide a brief rationale for your level choice.
10. Indicate any additional requirements for the course, such as laboratory or practicum hours, by checking the appropriate boxes and providing specifications if necessary.
11. List any prerequisite courses that are necessary for enrollment in this course.
12. Determine if this course will be required or elective and mark the appropriate option.
13. If applicable, indicate if the course replaces another course and provide the number and name of that course.
14. Indicate if the course has been offered previously as 'Topics' and how frequently, if applicable.
15. Estimate the average enrollment for the course and state the semester when it will first be offered.
16. Determine if this course will affect offerings in any other department or program and provide explanations if necessary.
17. Confirm that the course syllabus is attached by checking the appropriate box.
18. Prepare to print the form and obtain the necessary signatures from the Graduate Program Chair, Department Chair, Graduate Council Chair, and President.
19. Once all information is completed and signatures are obtained, save your changes, download the form, and print it for submission.

Complete your Course Approval Form online today to ensure a smooth submission process.