If any new courses or course changes are required for the program change, they must be submitted on the proper course forms. All forms should be submitted together with a summary statement explaining the changes. The new program proposal should satisfactorily demonstrate an awareness of the social, demographic, economic, technological, scientific, artistic, and other major changes underway in society at large, and creatively respond to these changes. The new program proposal should reinforce and respond to the changing values of NAU as an institution, to the mission and goals of each academic unit, to the faculty, and to the needs of the student body. The new program proposal should promote quality education and creatively respond to the diverse values in American education.
New programs require a multi-phase approval process.
The Review Committee requests a library collection assessment when the Request for Planning Authorization is received. This assessment is forwarded to the department for use in the planning process. A New Graduate Program Proposal Cover Sheet must be attached. The curriculum committee of the college or school reviews the Request for Planning Authorization. Potential conflicts with existing programs will be addressed.