On this page, you can find the forms that are required for proposing curricular changes.
Minor Modification Forms
Undergraduate Minor Modification Forms
- New Course – Undergraduate (DOCX)
- Change to Existing Course – Undergraduate (DOCX)
- Minor Change to Existing Program – Detailed (DOCX)
- Minor Change to Existing Program – Standard (DOCX)
- Curriculum Consultation – Undergraduate (DOCX)
- Indigenous Council Curriculum Consultation (DOCX)
- Reactivate Retired Course – Undergraduate (DOCX)
Graduate Minor Modification Forms
General Education Courses
The LA&PS General Education Sub-committee was reconvened in 2021 and is actively accepting curricular proposals for general education. New proposals will be vetted for completeness and accuracy; once complete, proposals will be scheduled for review by the committee according to the order of submission.
Major Modification Forms
New Program
The Program Brief for new degree programs includes the following components:
- program proposal, including letters of consultation/support and other relevant appendices
- curricula vitae of the faculty, including program-specific appointment criteria
- external reviewer nominations
To ensure that all of the evaluation criteria are addressed in the proposal under development, program proponents are required to submit the New Program Brief in the following format.
- New Program Degree Brief Template (DOCX)
- New Program Expedited Program Brief Template (DOCX)
- External Reviewer Nominations for New Programs (DOC)
- Site Visit Guidelines and Process for New Programs (PDF)
- Appraisal Report Template for New Programs (DOCX)
- Guidelines for Intra-Institutional & Inter-Institutional Programs (PDF)
Program Closure
Major Modification to Existing Program
Templates and guidelines for all Major Modifications:
- Major Modifications Template and Guidelines (DOCX)
- Undergraduate Certificate Guidelines and Procedures
- Undergraduate Certificate Proposal Template (DOCX)
- Guidelines for Graduate Fields (Definition) and Proposal Template (DOC)
Please explore YUQAP and the Program Modification website for detailed information on Major Modification proposals. Please reach out to Faculty Curriculum Team if you have any questions regarding Major Modification or a New Program Proposal.
