Curriculum

Curriculum Process Overview 

Detailed information on the curricular processes and responsibilities of the academic departments, colleges, and various committees or councils can be found in the Faculty Handbook and on the University Portal in the Curriculum Guide

• Curriculum proposals are initiated within an academic department. Departments have the following responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. 
  • Develop and maintain current curricula, instructional programs, and course syllabi. 
  • Encourage appropriate curriculum modifications, changes, and innovations in programs offered by the department. 
  • Approve internal modifications and solicit input from other departments where program changes and offerings may impact them. 
  • Establish and utilize procedures for reviewing and evaluating existing and new courses, programs, and curricula. 
  • Maintain strong departmental academic, instructional, and grading standards. Select library and other materials related to its curriculum and establish internal procedures for effective and appropriate use of instructional media and other learning activities. 
  • Foster the development of undergraduate and graduate programs within University guidelines.
• Proposals or revisions of courses and programs require similar processes. New programs and some program changes also require approval from the Board of Governors, and the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) and the Coordinating Board of Higher Education (CBHE). The steps required for various course and program proposals or changes are outlined below. Faculty can refer to the Curriculum & Instruction page on mysemo for detailed explanations of all steps and forms required as well as information on Certificates, Minors, and Options.

Course Change Approval Process

For new courses, course revisions, and course terminations.

New Courses

• Step 1 - Department CC
• Step 2 - Department Chair
• Step 3 - College CC
• Step 4 - Dean
• Step 5 - GE (*)
• Step 6 - TEPC (*)
• Step 7 - GC (*)
• Step 8 - 10 Day Review
• Step 9 - AC (Information Item or Resolution of Objections)
• Step 10 - Provost
• Step 11 - Registrar

Course Revision

• Step 1 - Department CC
• Step 2 - Department Chair
• Step 3 - College CC
• Step 4 - Dean
• Step 5 - GE (*)
• Step 6 - TEPC (*)
• Step 7 - GC (*)
• Step 8 - 10 Day Review (if Title Change)
• Step 9 - AC (Information Item or Resolution of Objections)
• Step 10 - Provost
• Step 11 - Registrar

Course Deletion

• Step 1 - Department CC
• Step 2 - Department Chair
• Step 3 - College CC
• Step 4 - Dean
• Step 5 - GE (*)
• Step 6 - TEPC (*)
• Step 7 - GC (*)
• Step 8 - 10 Day Review
• Step 9 - AC (Information Item or Resolution of Objections)
• Step 10 - Provost
• Step 11 - Registrar