Transcript Document

Curriculum Development and
Revision Guidelines
Jennifer Browne, College Associate Dean
for Curriculum Development
October 2014
Suffolk County Community College
Degree Types
Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) offers the Associate in Arts (A.A.),
Associate in Science (A.S.) and the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) as well
as certificate programs, which may be completed after one year of study.
• The A.A. is a liberal arts-based degree designed for students planning to
transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, generally in a liberal arts major.
• The A.S. is a liberal arts-based degree designed for students planning to
transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, generally in a professional field.
• The A.A.S. is an occupationally-based degree designed to prepare students
planning to seek immediate employment upon completion of the degree
requirements.
Suffolk County Community College
Degree Requirements
All A.A., A.S. and A.A.S. degree programs must comply with the following:
• SCCC Local Graduation Requirements
• SUNY Requirements - Credit Cap, General Education* and Transfer Paths*
• NYSED Requirements - Liberal Arts and Sciences Content and General
Curriculum Design Expectations
* General Education and Transfer Path requirements pertain to A.A. and
A.S. degrees only
Suffolk County Community College
Local Requirements
A.A. and A.S. Degrees
Course(s)
Credits
ENG 101
Standard Freshman Composition
3
ENG 102
Introduction to Literature
3
Humanities
Nine (9) credits (only one course may be English). These
credits are in addition to ENG 101 and ENG 102.
9
Social Sciences
Nine (9) credits (must include at least one semester of
History: Western Civilization, American History or NonWestern Culture)
9
Mathematics
One (1) college-level mathematics course
3-4
Science
One (1) laboratory science course
3-4
Physical Education
Two (2) credits
Freshman Seminar
One and a half (1.5)credits
2
1.5
34.5-36.5
Suffolk County Community College
Local Requirements
A.A.S. Degrees
Course(s)
Credits
ENG 101
Standard Freshman Composition
3
English Elective
One (1) English Course
3
Humanities
One (1) humanities course other than English
3
Social Sciences
Any six credits, usually two (2) courses in the social
sciences
6
Mathematics/Science
Two (2) college –level mathematics and/or laboratory
science courses
Physical Education
Two (2) credits
Freshman Seminar
One and a half (1.5)credits
6-8
2
1.5
24.5-26.5
SUNY Degree Requirements
Credit Cap, General Education and Transfer Paths
Credit Cap
SUNY policy states:
“Each SUNY campus will limit its degree requirements to 64 credits for
A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degrees…unless there is a compelling justification
for additional credits, and ensure that local graduation requirements that
exceed the SUNY General Education Requirement do not cause a student
to exceed those credit limits.”
http://system.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/academic-affairs/Seamless-TransferFinal2BOT-12-4-12.pdf
If it is determined that there is a compelling reason why a degree
program requires more than 64 credits, programs may apply to SUNY for
a waiver request.
All waiver proposals submitted by Suffolk County Community College
were denied due to inclusion of what SUNY deemed “unnecessary”
credits in the curricula.
SUNY General Education Requirements
(for A.A. and A.S. degrees only)
Under the State University of New York policy on General Education, A.A. and A.S.
degree programs must include a total of 30 credits distributed among at least
seven (7) of the ten (10) general education content areas (SUNY-GER).
Students must take at least one course in Mathematics and Basic Communication
from the seven required general education content areas.
http://system.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/academic-affairs/general-education/gened_MTP_20100528_Vol-10-No1_FINALa.pdf
The SUNY-General Education Requirements: (10) knowledge
and skills areas and two (2) competency areas
Knowledge and Skills areas:
• 1. Mathematics*
• 2. Natural Sciences
• 3. Social Sciences
• 4. American History
• 5. Western Civilization
• 6. Other World Civilizations
• 7. Humanities
• 8. The Arts
• 9. Foreign Language
• 10. Basic Communication*
*Students must take at least one course in Mathematics
and Basic Communication
Competencies:
• Critical Thinking
• Information
Management
http://system.suny.edu/media/suny/contentassets/documents/academic-affairs/generaleducation/GenedCourseGuidelines_20120530.pdf
SUNY Transfer Paths Requirements
(for A.A. and A.S. degrees only)
Where a SUNY Transfer Path exists for an A.A. and A.S. degree program,
“Through local shared governance processes, campuses should revise their
program accordingly to ensure true junior status after the first two years of
full-time study in the program (or 60 credits, whichever is greater).” MTP 13(3)
Seamless Transfer Requirements
Transfer Paths do not exist for all A.A. and A.S. degree programs.
Established SUNY transfer paths can be found at:
http://www.suny.edu/attend/get-started/transfer-students/suny-transferpaths/suny-transfer-paths-all-2015/
SUNY Transfer Path Course Descriptions
Click through the highlighted, hyperlinked courses on the transfer path pages
to find the SUNY Transfer Path course descriptors. Examples of some of the
course descriptors on the SUNY Transfer Path list are below:
Composition I
This course prepares students to produce clear, well-developed, wellorganized, grammatically correct writing.
Composition II (or equivalent writing course)
A course that focuses on the development of writing skills beyond the level of
the first college course in composition.
http://www.suny.edu/student/transfer_course_desc.cfm#intromangacc
New York State Education Department Degree Requirements
Degree Credits, Liberal Arts and Sciences Content and General Curriculum
Design Expectations
Degree Credit Minimum
New York State Education Department regulations state:
“Associate degree programs shall normally be capable of completion in two
academic years of full-time study, or its equivalent in part-time study, with an
accumulation of not less than 60 semester hours.” [8NYCRR sections
52.2(c)(6)]
Liberal Arts and Sciences Content
Undergraduate degrees must have a certain proportion of liberal arts and
sciences content required for the degree. The proportion for A.A., A.S. and
A.A.S. programs is stated in the table below.
Degree and minimum required total
program credits
Minimum Proportion of
Content
Minimum Number of Credits
Associate in Arts (A.A.) (60)
3/4
45
Associate in Science (A.S.) (60)
1/2
30
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) (60)
1/3
20
The liberal arts and sciences comprise the disciplines of the humanities,
natural sciences and mathematics, and social sciences.
Examples of course types that are generally
considered within the liberal arts and sciences
Humanities:
• English—composition, creative writing,
history of language, journalism, linguistics,
literature, literature in translation,
playwriting
• Fine arts—art appreciation, history or theory
• Foreign languages—composition,
conversation, grammar, history of the
language, literature of the language,
reading, translation studies
• Music—music appreciation, history or
theory
• Philosophy—comparative philosophy,
history of philosophy, logic, schools of
philosophy
• Religion—comparative religion, history of
religion
• Theater—dramatic interpretation, dramatic
literature, dramaturgy, history of drama,
playwriting
Natural sciences and mathematics:
• Natural sciences—anatomy and physiology,
biology, chemistry, earth science, geology,
physics, zoology
• Mathematics—calculus, mathematical
theory, statistics
• Computer Science—broad survey/theory
courses
• Social sciences:
• Anthropology, cultural studies, economics,
geography, government, history, political
science, psychology, sociology
• Criminal justice—introductory and broad
survey courses
• Communications—interpersonal
communication, mass communication,
public speaking, speech and rhetoric
Examples of course types that are generally not
considered within the liberal arts and sciences:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Agriculture
Business—administration, finance, human
resources, management, marketing,
production
Computer applications (e.g., word
processing, database, spreadsheet),
programming (e.g., specific languages)
Health and physical education
Home economics
Education and teaching methods
Library science
Music—studio, performance, practice
courses—voice, instrument, direction,
conducting
Office technologies and practice
•
•
•
•
•
•
Performing and related arts—acting, costume
design, dance, direction, lighting, production,
scene construction, sound production
Specialized professional courses in such fields as
accounting, architecture, dental hygiene,
dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, nursing,
nutrition, pharmacy, podiatry, veterinary
medicine
Studio art—drawing, painting, ceramics,
sculpture
Technology/technician fields—construction,
data processing, electrical, electronics, graphic
arts, mechanical, medical, refrigeration repair
Television and radio production
Theology—pastoral counseling, ministry
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/aipr/guidance/gpr11.html#c
NYSED Curriculum Design Expectations
for Approval and Registration of Changes in Currently Registered Programs
In addition to the liberal arts and sciences content requirement, the NYSED has
stated expectations for the approval and registration of some changes in currently
registered programs. These changes are considered major revisions and require
approval by SUNY and the NYSED.
In addition, the SCCC curriculum revision process requires different forms for minor
and major revisions to currently registered programs. The forms and further
information regarding SCCC’s process can be found at:
http://depthome.sunysuffolk.edu/Governance/
NYSED Expectations for Changes in Currently Registered Programs
The following are some of the changes considered major changes to currently
registered programs and SUNY and the NYSED approval must be sought:
•Cumulative change of one-third or more of the minimum credits required for the
award (e.g., a change of 20 credits or more in a registered associate degree
program)
•Changes in a program’s focus or design (e.g., the elimination of management
courses in a Business Administration program)
•Adding or eliminating an option or concentration (e.g., the addition of a
concentration in Biophysics to a Physics program)
•Eliminating a requirement for program completion (e.g., the elimination of the
internship requirement)
Major changes to Currently Registered Programs (continued)
•Altering the liberal arts and science content in a way that changes the degree
classification (e.g., increasing the number of liberal arts and sciences credit in a
program leading to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from 20 to 45,
the minimum required for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) award)
•Program title (e.g., Psychology to General Psychology)
•Program award (e.g., BS to a BA)
•Mode of delivery (e.g., a program leading to an associate’s degree in two years
is offered in an accelerated format, leading to completion in less than two years)
•Discontinuing a program (e.g., enrollment has ceased and no resources are
directed to the program)
•Format change (e.g., the requirements of a program offered completely during
the day can now be completed during the evening)
Credit hour policy
SUNY Credit hour policy
A semester credit hour is normally granted for satisfactory completion of one 50-minute session of
classroom instruction per week for a semester of not less than fifteen weeks. This basic measure may be
adjusted proportionately to reflect modified academic calendars and formats of study. Semester credit
hours are granted for various types of instruction as follows:
I. Lecture, seminar, quiz, discussion, recitation
A semester credit hour is an academic unit earned for fifteen 50-minute sessions of classroom instruction
with a normal expectation of two hours of outside study for each class session. Typically, a three-semester
credit hour course meets three 50-minute sessions per week for fifteen weeks for a total of 45 sessions.
II. Activity supervised as a group (laboratory, field trip, practicum, workshop, group studio)
A semester credit hour is awarded for the equivalent of fifteen periods of such activity, where each activity
period is 150 minutes or more in duration with little or no outside preparation expected. Forty-five 50-minute
sessions of such activity would also normally earn one semester credit hour. Where such activity involves
substantial outside preparation by the student, the equivalent of fifteen periods of 100 minutes duration
each will earn one semester credit hour.
More information may be found at: https://www.suny.edu/sunypp/documents.cfm?doc_id=168
Curriculum Development Information Contacts
Contacts for Curriculum Revision and Development
Academic Affairs
Degree Programs with an outside accreditor
Philip Christensen, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
[email protected] or (631) 451-4137
All other degree programs
Jennifer Browne, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development
[email protected] or (631) 451-4101
Curriculum Committee Chairs
College-wide Curriculum Committee Chair – Tina Good
Ammerman Curriculum Committee Chair - Debra Wakefield
Eastern Curriculum Committee Chair – Johanna MacKay
Grant Curriculum Committee Chairs – Jason Ramirez and MaryPat Takacs
Curriculum Development Information Resources
Academic Affairs website
http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/AcademicAssessment/2167.asp
Click Tools and Templates
SCCC Catalog and General Education Requirement Supplement
http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/About/Catalog.asp
http://system.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/academicaffairs/Seamless-Transfer-Final2BOT-12-4-12.pdf
SUNY Transfer Paths
http://www.suny.edu/attend/get-started/transfer-students/suny-transferpaths/suny-transfer-paths-all-2015/
NYSED Policy Statement on Liberal Arts and Sciences
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/lrp/liberalarts.htm