Minor Proposal Outline

Use the following outline to develop a proposal for a new minor.

1. Student learning outcomes: proposals for a new minor should include the minor’s student learning outcomes. These should be clear and measurable (though minors need not be assessed).
2. Additional resources: address if any additional resources are needed and, if so, specify what those are.
3. Evidence of need: address the anticipated internal audiences that would benefit from the proposed minor and the potential value-added to prospective employers.
4. Review that no other similar minors are currently offered.
   1. If a similar minor does exist, how does the proposed minor differ in terms of content and/or student learning outcomes?
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.