A concentration in the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) Program at Georgia State University should contribute to the university goal of providing distinctive graduate education. The specific purpose of the MIS program is to address emerging, interdisciplinary areas of study by offering a limited number of new MIS concentrations at the graduate level, with an… more »
Course Prefix: The three- or four-letter abbreviation for a course subject.
Proposal Format
Proposals should include the information below, as well as any items required by the originating department or college.
Department / College / Institution Contact name and email/phone Date of submission Implementation term Proposed new prefix (indicate current prefix being revised if applicable) Course… more »
Substantive Change: Curricular changes involving the substantive redirection of an academic program which has been precipitated by national norms, disciplinary norms, accreditation requirements for continued good standing, and other factors attributable to strengthening degrees and majors. Follow this link for SACSCOC substantive change guidance.
Proposal Format
Proposals for program alterations that constitute a… more »
The proposal format and process should be followed for the renaming of any academic program (i.e., full degree programs, concentrations, minors, certificates). USG approval or notification is required for renaming of degree programs, minors, and certificates, but not for concentrations. If the renaming of a program is accompanied by notable changes to the curriculum, then… more »
Minor: A minor consists of specified set of courses in a subject area taken in addition to the major program requirements. According to University System requirements, a minor must contain 15 to 18 semester hours of coursework with at least 9 hours of upper-division coursework. Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas A through E may… more »
Joint Degree Program: Single degree program with collaborating units sharing responsibility for curricular offerings and program administration. Approval processes for new joint degree programs are the same as for all new degree programs. Joint programs are distinct from dual degree programs.
NEW DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERED JOINTLY
Proposals for new degree/major programs offered jointly through… more »
Joint Degree Program: Single degree program with collaborating units sharing responsibility for curricular offerings and program administration. Approval processes for new joint degree programs are the same as for all new degree programs. Joint programs are distinct from dual degree programs.
NEW DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERED JOINTLY
Proposals for new degree/major programs offered jointly through… more »
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree concentration provides educational opportunities not available through existing, traditional degree programs. The purpose of the BIS concentration is to offer students an avenue by which they may be prepared academically in instructional areas that reflect cross-collegiate and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The university-level Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program provides concentrations… more »
External Instruction: Traditional face-to-face classroom instruction that occurs at a location away from the home premises of the institution. (Academic Affairs Handbook 2.3.7)
Proposal Format
Proposals for the delivery of 50% or more of existing programs at an external campus, center, consortia, or contracted site should be developed using the appropriate University System of Georgia… more »
External Instructional Site: Location away from the home premises of the institution designated for traditional face-to-face classroom instruction. Examples include branch campuses, contracted sites, campuses of partner institutions.
Proposal Format
Proposals for new external instructional sites should be developed using the appropriate University System of Georgia form linked below. (External instructional offerings are approved through… more »
