Curriculum Resources: MCCCD Suggested Criteria For District Curriculum Committee and College Curriculum Committee Evaluation Of Curriculum Proposal
New Course/ProgramA. Format
Need statement adequately documents the need for the course/program and addresses all appropriate concerns
Course format meets eight common course elements requirements (Applies to new courses)
Program description adequately describes the purposes of the program and the kinds of employment for which students will be prepared (applies to new occupational programs)
Competencies indicate measurable student skills as intended outcomes of the course/program
Outline relates to specifically stated competencies
Required courses indicate preparation leading to development of specified program competencies (applies to new occupational programs)
Program requirements specify all graduation requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in accordance with Maricopa Community College’s policies.
B. Impact
Course/program is educationally sound and appropriate to be offered by the college
Implications for facilities and equipment, qualified staff, budget and other necessary resources have been considered
Instructor load is appropriate and can be supported by college resources (applies to new courses)
Course/program does not adversely impact existing courses or programs (offered at the college) by competing for students, resources, etc.
C. Recommendations
Instructional Council's recommendations have been considered
Advisory Committee's recommendations have been considered (applies to occupational courses/programs)
Course/Program Modification/Deletion
Stated reason for modification/deletion is justifiable
Modification/deletion does not adversely impact course or program offerings at the college
Instructional Council's recommendation has been considered
Advisory Committee's recommendation has been considered (applies to occupational program modifications)
New Course/Program
Course does not unnecessarily duplicate existing courses in other disciplines offered throughout the District (applies to new courses)
Course/program is educationally sound and positively affects program offerings within the District
Course/program does not adversely impact existing courses or programs offered throughout the District by competing for students, resources, etc
Course/program does not conflict with established educational policies of the Maricopa Community Colleges
Course/Program Modification/Deletion
Stated reason for modification is educationally justifiable
Modification does not adversely impact courses or programs district-wide
Modification does not conflict with established educational policies of the Maricopa Community Colleges
The Curriculum Procedures Handbook is a product of the Maricopa County Community Colleges District. Any and all changes to the Handbook are monitored and coordinated through the District Curriculum Office. Please give credit to the Maricopa County Community College District if the Handbook or sections of the Handbook are duplicated.
