Curriculum Proposal & Course Proposal Forms

All courses that are designated as “Special Topics,” courses (X86 courses in any program) must complete this online form housed on the website of the Office of the Registrar.

To support the transition of long-standing Special Topics courses into Catalog courses, APC has developed the Abbreviated Long Form (“medium form”).

To ensure full consideration of proposals (for changes to be included for the 2024-25 academic year), please have documentation and forms ready for submission to APC by November 22nd, 2024 for Long Form proposals and February 14th, 2025, for Short Form proposals. Proposals received after this data are considered as time allows.

The SHORT FORM and guidelines are provided to assist Berea College faculty in the development of proposals for SLIGHT MODIFICATION to existing curriculum such as:

The LONG FORM and guidelines are provided to assist Berea College faculty in the development of proposals for SUBSTANTIVE curriculum changes/revisions such as:

Faculty and Departments proposing curricular changes may also find the “What Might Raise Questions in APC’s Review of a Curriculum Proposal,” document helpful, as well.

Any students looking to propose an Independent Study (390/490 A or B) course, a Directed Study (398/498), or a Team Initiated Study (397/497 A or B) must complete the form found here and follow the instructions for approval included on the form.

For other helpful advising & course forms, please see the Office of the Registrar’s form page.