Assignment

Part 1: Program Outcomes

This section consists of five to seven well-articulated program outcomes that you have written. Make sure your outcomes match the mission of the program, department and institution. Arizona State University has an excellent guide to writing program outcomes which you will find helpful in writing this section. Please visit https://uoeee.asu.edu/program-outcomes

Part 2: List of Courses

This topic is a list/chart of courses/component options and credit hours for the program you are proposing. Drawing from the Unit 1 Reading, credit hour chart and your research, create a table that lists all the credit hours with the course names and appropriate category. For example, if you are creating an undergraduate program in biology, you would have 120 semester hours total, and this would consist of general education requirements such as English and Math, major requirements such as Biology 101, major electives (different kinds of biology at the upper levels), and general electives. Make sure you put each course in the proper category. You can put this in table or chart form.

Discussion 2

As a leader in higher education, you need to be knowledgeable about accrediting bodies, professional and occupational associations, and standards and the impact they have on curriculum. Make sure you read this document, and then do research on accreditation and accrediting bodies before answering this Discussion question.

Professional schools within a college or university have their own standards and required competencies that are mandated by the profession. For example, The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC): http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm has established clear standards for nursing curriculum at all levels, from practical, diploma, and baccalaureate through graduate nursing degrees.
Based on the Reading for this week, as well as your outside readings, please respond to the following questions:

• What accrediting associations (regional and possibly specialized) will impact the new program of study you are developing for your course project?

• If you are developing an online or hybrid program, does the accreditation association have specific guidelines or requirements for online programs? How will these impact your plans?

• What does it mean to teach to standards? Do all disciplines have to teach to standards? What professional associations will influence your curriculum as you develop your program of study?

• What will you do, as department chair, to assure that your faculty are teaching to the standards set by the program and accrediting bodies?