Catalog & Curricular Revisions
The Graduate Catalog defines the official policies and procedures of the Graduate School and the degree requirements and course options for each of our programs. Unless otherwise requested by the Graduate Program Director, students are subject to the degree requirements listed in the catalog for the year they enter the program.
Course or program updates can be submitted via the Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) system on the Registrar's website.
New Degree Proposals
New Degree Proposals are reviewed in two stages.
The first stage is a preliminary review for mission fit and market demand. It should include the first four items listed below. Once completed, these items should be emailed to Lesa Lawson (lesa_lawson@baylor.edu).
Those approved to move forward will be invited to submit a full proposal that includes all of the items below. The full proposal should be sent to the Graduate School, while items 1, 3, 5, and 9 should be submitted in CIM.
Faculty are strongly encouraged to contact the Graduate School as early as possible in the planning stages to discuss the proposal and review process.
Proposal Contents:
- Executive Summary
- Ten-Year Budget
- Statement of Need
- Environmental Assessment/Market Analysis Report (For assistance from the Graduate School, submit the request form here: https://grad.baylor.edu/register/Market_Research_Request )
- Degree Plan
- Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Quantity and Quality of Prospective Applicants
- Changes in Faculty Load
- Admission Requirements
- Measurable Goals
Degree Change Request
- A short, clear description of the changes compared with the current catalog.
- A brief rationale for the changes
- A note about those in the department that reviewed and approved the changes.
New Course Proposals
Faculty submitting course proposals may benefit from reviewing the Guidelines for Graduate Curriculum Committee Course Approval Process.
Accelerated UG/GR Degrees
These programs are accelerated in that they allow approved students to begin taking graduate courses and completing graduate degree requirements before completing their undergraduate degree. You can learn more about the process for establishing or maintaining these degree programs here.