Create a New Course
To propose a BRAND NEW course, a New or Changed Course Proposal Form is required. This is a Word document that can be completed on the computer. It is important to note, if the proposed change affects other departments/colleges, the proposal packet must include letter(s) of support for the proposed change from the affected departments.
On this form, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1 - identify submitter, department/college, and provide basic course information. To choose a course number, check the CRSE screen in SIS to determine whether the number is available. If the course-number has been used in the past, an "R" suffix must be added to the course number of the new course. Also, common course numbering guidelines must be followed when creating a new undergraduate course. For information on choosing a course number/title (see below). Access the CCN database at: http://lavendar.scsr.nevada.edu:7777/pls/apex/f?p=191:33:1959463639592882::NO:::
Step 2 - check the "create an entirely new course" box, and attach the following required supplemental forms:
A syllabus - use the syllabus template provided, and/or consult the syllabus guidelines to create one. If the course proposed is a 400-level course with a 600-level component, information on the additional work required of graduate students must be provided in either a separate 600-level or a combined 400/600-level syllabus. 400/600 supplemental instructions are available.
Library Assessment Form - submit for review and approval by the library (allow business 10 days). This form must be signed by the appropriate librarian.
Common Course Numbering Form - required for undergraduate courses only. Upon request, support staff will complete this form; call (682-8076 or 784-4710) or email technical assistance staff for more information. NSHE requires that undergraduate courses be part of the Common Course Numbering (CCN) system. When the same course exists at two or more institutions, it must have the same prefix, number and title. NSHE maintains a database of all undergraduate courses; therefore, UNR must report every new course to NSHE whether or not the course prefix/number are in use at another NSHE institution. CCN facilitates the transfer process between institutions. Check the CCN database at: http://lavendar.scsr.nevada.edu:7777/pls/apex/f?p=191:33:1959463639592882::NO:::
Step 3 - for new courses, complete 3(b) only. Provide required additional course information. The course title field is limited to 60 characters (including spaces), the course description field is limited to 25 words, and the abbreviated title is limited to 23 characters (including spaces).
Step 4 - provide the rationale for this new course.
Step 5 - (a) - (g) as needed for your proposed course. This section is for catalog changes. Provide new and/or revised catalog copy if the new course will be referenced in the description of any degree program requirements including reference on a list of electives. Please cut and paste original and revised catalog copy directly onto the form or submit on a separate sheet of paper. It is not necessary to provide copy for the Course Descriptions section of the catalog. Catalog copy is available from either the online catalog or from the pdf catalog.
Step 6 - complete (a) - (c)
Step 7 - changes must be approved at the department and college levels before the UCCC may consider the proposal. The proposal packet may be submitted electronically without any hardcopy signatures if the appropriate UCCC representative is cc'd on the email.
Click here for the New or Changed Course Proposal Form.
In summary, a new course submission is ready for UCCC review, when it includes:
1. the completed New or Changed Course Proposal form
2. the supplemental materials listed above
3. new and/or revised catalog copy (if necessary)
4. letters of support/acknowledgement (if necessary)
5. your department and your college courses and curricula committee approval.
When your proposal packet is complete, scan and/or email to UCC@unr.edu. After the packet has been reviewed, you will be notified if addtional information is required. All proposal packets must be complete before they will be included on the UCCC agenda.