The Curriculum Committee is responsible for applying the educational philosophy and ideals of the University to the undergraduate and graduate curricula offered. This work includes such responsibilities as reviewing course and curricular proposals and reviewing department curricular self-studies. For questions about and assistance with curriculum, please write curriculum@pugetsound.edu.
Due Dates
- Course proposals (new or changes to existing) for spring term: September 15 (October 1 for new faculty)
- Course proposals (new or changes to existing) for summer or fall term: February 1 (February 15 for new faculty)
- 7-year Department and Program Curricular Reviews: October 15
- Proposals to Curriculum Committee for new curricular programs: January 15 (Curriculum Concept Proposal must be completed and approved before submission; note that this approval may take 3-12 months)
- Changes to existing curricular programs: January 30
Course & Curriculum Proposals
New Course (for proposing core and non-core courses)
Course Change (for all changes to existing courses, including adding a new topic and course removal)
Department Curriculum Change (for changes to majors, minors, or pathways, and for updating of Bulletin text)
7-year Curriculum Review
Program Proposal Guidelines
- Guidelines for Proposing New Curricular Programs
- Guidelines for Proposing an Interdisciplinary Major, Minor or Emphasis
- Curricular Impact Statement
- Library Resources Evaluation Form
- Off-Campus Study Program Proposal Guidelines (either international or domestic): receive approval from the IEC prior to submitting the course to the Curriculum Committee)