AOE Proposal Outline

Use the following to develop a proposal for a new area of emphasis.

1. Student learning outcomes: Proposals for a new area of emphasis should include the AOEs intended student learning outcomes. These should be clear, measurable, appropriate in number, and appropriate to the degree level. They should also be distinct from but aligned with the program learning outcomes.
2. Associate major(s): Identify all majors in which students will be able to complete this area of emphasis as part of their program requirements.
3. If any additional resources are needed, those should be specified.
4. Evidence of need: Address the anticipated internal audiences that would benefit from the proposed area of emphasis and the potential value-added to prospective employers.
5. Partnership agreements: indicate whether any other departments within WVU (either at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley) will deliver required coursework and include plans that secure partnership agreements and/or letters of support with those units and the relevant dean’s office(s).
6. Describe the pattern of availability for all courses and prerequisites.
7. Modality: indicate what portion, if any, of the program will be delivered through distance learning.
   1. If the program is intended to be delivered more than 50% online, a letter of support from WVU Online should be included.
8. Curriculum requirements and catalog information: include all course requirements, minimum grade and GPA requirements.
9. Rationale for new AOE: What is the evidence of need for the new AOE? What is the potential impact on enrollment for associated majors? How are the associated majors aligned with the new AOE?