Write an article based on this "Put together a list of courses your college will offer. Review existing course curriculum as a model for yours. Write out the lessons and assignments for each course. Create a list of required materials for each course."
Whether you want to start a college that can grant full degrees or you want to start a school that specializes in a specific field, such as electrical engineering or a culinary school, you need a comprehensive list of all of the courses you plan to offer. You'll present it to state education boards for accreditation and so you can attract prospective faculty and students. For a full-degree granting college, create a list of general courses, such as Biology 101, and then build the list into more specific and focused courses. Look up educational requirements in your area so you can make sure you include all of the required classes of an accredited college. Develop a curriculum for each of the courses you plan to offer so your college is more professional and legitimate. Look online for existing curricula and courses that have been used by other colleges for each of the subjects. Look for common components and use it as a model to make sure your curricula are up to current standards and aren't missing any major elements. For instance, if you're putting together a curriculum for a basic anatomy course, look online for other anatomy class curriculum so you can make sure yours isn't missing anything. Creating a class curriculum from scratch is much harder than using an established curriculum as a sample. Separate the course into units that cover a specific element or topic. Then, break down each unit into specific classes and what will be covered. To help reinforce the lessons of each class, craft assignments that students must complete to help them fully understand the main topic of each unit. Use the acronym SWBAT, which stands for "Students Will Be Able To" to help guide your units. Ask yourself what you expect the students to be able to do or know at the end of each unit. Incorporate tests and quizzes designed to assess the students' understanding of the topic. Comprehensive tests or assessments should be included at the halfway point and the end of each course so students can show that they understand the material. Write a syllabus for each class that lists the units and topics that will be covered as well as any textbooks, books, or other materials that each student will need to have for the class. Include a description of the course, the grading and evaluation policy, as well as classroom policies such as class rules, homework, and make-up assignments.