Graduate Studies Curriculum Committee Course Approval Form
The Graduate Studies Committee is responsible for assuring that graduate courses reflect graduate level education
and abide by Towson University curricular expectations. It uses this form to guide the course approval process.
Course number__________________ Course name _________________________________________________
Title accurately reflects the course
Description is succinct and reflects course purpose
Course delivery type (e.g. lecture, lab, practicum)
is consistent with instructional methods
Learning outcomes are specified and appropriate
Learning outcomes reflect advanced knowledge,
critical thinking skills, and/or application of new
knowledge and scholarship consistent with
graduate level education
Required assignments are clearly indicated
Assignment expectations are clearly explained
Assignment are linked to the learning outcomes
Specific criteria indicating the maximum number
of points or percentages for each assignment as it
counts toward the total grade are indicated
If it is a cross-listed 300-400/500 course,
undergraduate and graduate assignments are
clearly distinguished with more or greater in-depth
assignments for grad students that reflect advanced
knowledge and critical thinking
Grading policy is clearly stated and consistent with
the graduate catalog
The range of numeric values that corresponds to
each final letter grade is clearly indicated
If the course is offered at both the undergraduate
and graduate levels, undergraduate and graduate
final grade schemes/policies are clearly
differentiated
The topical outline provides a clear understanding
of topics, assignments, and readings that will be
covered for each class meeting
Bibliography is included and contains current or
seminal works.
Policies that address attendance, absences, late
work, academic integrity, students with disabilities,
and the number of times the course can be repeated
are included
Recommendation for this course: Approve_______ Resubmit with indicated changes_____
Changes to make and other co
mments:
Signature or Reviewer: _____________________________ Date________________________________
