ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: 3 A (4) DATE: May 23, 2018 ****************************************************************************** SUBJECT Program Modifications USD CONTROLLING STATUTE, RULE, OR POLICY BOR Policy 2:23 Program and Curriculum Approval AAC Guideline 2.3 Substantive Program Modifications AAC Guideline 2.3.A Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests Summary BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The University of South Dakota has submitted the following program modification proposals provided in Attachment I. These are under review by the System Vice President for Academic Affairs. These requests are also available on the Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests Webpage. Existing Program: Substantive Program Modification English (MA) request to change total credits required for the program, addition of 4+1 program, and changes to distribution requirements English (MA / JD) request to total credits required for the program Law (JD) request to change total credits required within the discipline, total credits of elective course work, addition of new graduation requirement / alter courses to satisfy graduation requirements, and modifying the current 3+3 program Long Term Care Management (Graduate Certificate) request to change total credits required for the program IMPACT AND RECOMMENDATION Upon approval by the System VPAA, the proposals will move forward for entry into Colleague. ATTACHMENTS Attachment I USD: Substantive Program Modification Requests Summary Form ****************************************************************************** DRAFT MOTION Review and discuss any issues or concerns regarding USD s program modification requests prior to them moving forward upon final review and approval by the System Vice President for Academic Affairs.
ATTACHMENT I 2 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests Institution: University of South Dakota Date: 5/9/2018 Institutional representatives should provide direct links to PDF documents for each of the program modification requests represented below. All requests should be posted on the campus Curriculum and Instruction website one week prior to the Academic Affairs Council meeting where the program modification request is being considered. Program Title English, M.A. English, M.A./J.D. Law, J.D. Long Term Care Management Graduate Certificate Approval Program modifications referenced above for approval have been reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council and the System Vice President for Academic Affairs and may be advanced forward for entry in Colleague. For those program modifications listed above that did not receive approval, additional clarification or justification will be necessary and should be re-routed through the review process on a separate Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests form once all issues have been resolved. Signature: System Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
ATTACHMENT I 3 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS Substantive Program Modification Form UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: English, MA CIP CODE: 23.0101 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: English UNIVERSITY DIVISION: Arts & Sciences University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy. Vice President of Academic Affairs or President of the University Date 1. This modification addresses a change in: Total credits required within the discipline Total credits of supportive course work Total credits of elective course work Total credits required for program Program name Existing specialization CIP Code Other (explain below): Addition of a 4+1 program; changes to distribution requirements 2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): 2018-19 3. Program Degree Level (place an X in the appropriate box): 4. Category: Associate Bachelor s Master s Doctoral Certificate Specialization Minor Major 5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an X in the appropriate box): On the effective date for all students On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate from existing program) Proposed new name: Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements, site approvals, etc.
ATTACHMENT I 4 6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed): Existing Curriculum M.A. English Proposed Curriculum M.A., English (highlight changes) Pref. Nu m. Title Cr. Hrs. Pref. Nu m. Title Cr. Hrs. Required Core (18 credit hours) Required Core (18 credit hours) Early British Literature 6 Literature before the 20 th Century 6 Later British or American Literature 6 20 th and 21 st Century British, American, and World 6 Literature Language, Writing, and Pedagogy 3 Language, Writing, and Pedagogy 3 Literary Criticism 3 Literary Criticism 3 *At least three courses must be seminars at the 700 or 800 level *At least three courses must be seminars at the 700 or 800 level *At least one course must satisfy the Multicultural Literature, Women s Studies, or Gender Requirement *At least one course must satisfy the Multicultural Literature, Women s Studies, or Gender Requirement Subtotal 18 Subtotal 18 PLAN A (Thesis), Specialization: Literature or Specialization: Creative Writing PLAN A (Thesis), Specialization: Literature or Specialization: Creative Writing Electives 6 Electives 6 Thesis 6 Thesis 6 Subtotal 12 Subtotal 12 Total Hours Required 30 Total Hours Required 30 PLAN B (Non-Thesis) Specialization: Literature PLAN B (Non-Thesis) Specialization: Literature ENGL/LING Electives 3 ENGL/LING Electives 3 Electives 12 Electives 12 Subtotal 15 Subtotal 15 Total Hours Required 33 Total Hours Required 33 PLAN B (Non-Thesis) Specialization: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PLAN B (Non-Thesis) Specialization: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education (select 3 hours) Education (select 3 hours) AHED 730 Junior/Community College 3 AHED 730 Junior/Community College 3 AHED 740 Continuing Education 3 AHED 740 Continuing Education 3 AHED 720 Principles of Post-Secondary 3 AHED 720 Principles of Post-Secondary 3 Education Education ELED/SEED 562 Teaching English: New Language 3 ELED/SEED 562 Teaching English: New Language 3 Linguistics (select 6 hours) Linguistics (select 6 hours) ELED 564 Linguistics And Language 3 ELED 564 Linguistics And Language 3 Acquisition For P-12 ELL Teachers Acquisition For P-12 ELL Teachers ENGL 507 World Englishes 3 ENGL 507 World Englishes 3 LING electives 3 LING electives 3 PSYC 508 Psycholinguistics 3 PSYC 508 Psycholinguistics 3 Multicultural Communication (select 3-6 hours) Multicultural Communication (select 3-6 hours) EDFN 575 Human Relations 3 EDFN 575 Human Relations 3 SOC 550 Race and Ethnic Minorities 3 SOC 550 Race and Ethnic Minorities 3 SOC 530 Culture and Personality 3 SOC 530 Culture and Personality 3 SPSY 790 Seminar in Multiculturalism and 2-3 DELETE Professional Issues SPSY 752 Multicultural/Professional Issues 3 SPSY 752 Multicultural/Professional Issues 3 ENGL 801 Multicultural Literature 3 Reading (select 3-6 hours) Reading (select 3-6 hours) ELED 757 Assessment, Diagnosis, and 3 ELED 757 Assessment, Diagnosis, and 3 Interventions for Effective Reading Instruction Interventions for Effective Reading Instruction ELED 790 Seminar in Elementary Education 1-3 ELED 790 Seminar in Elementary Education 1-3
ATTACHMENT I 5 ELED 795 Practicum 1-3 ELED 795 Practicum 1-3 ELED 752 Reading Progress, Leadership, and 3 ELED 752 Reading Progress, Leadership, 3 Change and Change ELED 781 Psychology of Reading 3 ELED 781 Psychology of Reading 3 SEED 550 7-12 Reading & Content Literacy 3 SEED 550 7-12 Reading & Content Literacy 3 Subtotal 18 Subtotal 18 Total Hours Required 33 Total Hours Required 33 Other requirements include the MA comprehensive examinations (Area A: Early British Literature and Area B: Later British and American Literature), including a third TESOL-specific exam Other requirements include the MA comprehensive examinations (Area A: Literature before the 20 th Century and Area B: 20 th and 21 st Century British, American, and World Literature), including a third TESOL-specific exam. Accelerated Master s Program: B.A. or B.S. with M.A. (Plan B only) Up to 12 graduate credits applied toward the B.A. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit. The following restrictions apply: a. Dual-listed courses taken at the 500-level can be applied to both the B.A./B.S. and M.A. degrees. Dual-listed courses must be taken at the 500-level. b. The student must apply to, and be admitted to, the accelerated program prior to taking courses to be credited toward the accelerated program. c. No courses taken prior to admission to the accelerated program may be counted toward an accelerated graduate degree. No exceptions to this policy will be approved. e. Only courses taken at the student s home institution are eligible for dual credit. No transferred courses from other institutions will be allowed to count toward the accelerated master s degree. 7. Explanation of the Change: The Department of English is adding an accelerated master s program option for our B.A. students. The 4+1 Program will follow the already extant Plan B (Non-Thesis) option for the English MA degree. Below please see a sample program for BA students who would pursue the 4+1 option. This option is not available for the specialization in Creative Writing or for the Joint JD/MA program. These minor changes to program language more accurately reflect the subject areas that constitute program requirements and the course offerings that fulfill these requirements. These changes do not affect distribution requirements or credit hours. Sample program (4+1 MA degree, Literature Specialization): Junior/Senior Year 4 courses at 500-level = 12 credits Fifth Year 1 course at 500-level = 3 credits 6 courses at 700-level = 18 credits Total = 33 credits
ATTACHMENT I 6 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS Substantive Program Modification Form UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Joint MA/JD, English CIP CODE: 23.0101 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: English UNIVERSITY DIVISION: Arts & Sciences University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy. Elizabeth M. Freeburg 5/8/18 Vice President of Academic Affairs or Date President of the University 1. This modification addresses a change in: Total credits required within the discipline Total credits of supportive course work Total credits of elective course work Total credits required for program Program name Existing specialization CIP Code Other (explain below): 2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): 2018-19 3. Program Degree Level (place an X in the appropriate box): 4. Category: Associate Bachelor s Master s Doctoral Certificate Specialization Minor Major 5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an X in the appropriate box): On the effective date for all students On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate from existing program) Proposed new name: Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements, site approvals, etc.
ATTACHMENT I 7 6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed): Existing Curriculum M.A. English, Plan A Proposed Curriculum M.A., English, Plan A (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs. Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs. Required Core (18 credit hours) Required Core (18 credit hours) Early British Literature 6 Literature before the 20 th Century 6 Later British or American Literature 6 20 th and 21 st Century British, American, and World 6 Literature Literary Criticism 3 Literary Criticism 3 *At least three courses must be seminars at the 700 or 800 level *At least three courses must be seminars at the 700 or 800 level *At least one course must satisfy the Multicultural Literature, Women s Studies, or Gender Requirement *At least one course must satisfy the Multicultural Literature, Women s Studies, or Gender Requirement Subtotal 15 Subtotal 15 Law Courses 9 Law Courses 9 ENGL 798 Thesis 6 ENGL 798 Thesis 6 Subtotal 15 Subtotal 15 Total Hours Required 30 Total Hours Required 30 These minor changes to program language more accurately reflect the subject areas that constitute program requirements and the course offerings that fulfill these requirements. These changes do not affect distribution requirements or credit hours.
ATTACHMENT I 8 UNIVERSITY: USD CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Law, J.D. CIP CODE: 22.0101 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Law UNIVERSITY DIVISION: School of Law SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS Substantive Program Modification Form University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy. Elizabeth M. Freeburg 5/8/18 Vice President of Academic Affairs or Date President of the University 1. This modification addresses a change in: Total credits required within the discipline Total credits of supportive course work Total credits of elective course work Total credits required for program Program name Existing specialization CIP Code Other (explain below): In addition to adding one new graduation requirement, we wish to alter the menus of courses from which students may select when satisfying our graduation requirements. 2. Effective date of change: 8/1/2018 We also wish to modify slightly the current 3+3 program that exists between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Law School by expanding it and allowing it to encompass the remaining undergraduate programs at USD. 3. Program Degree Level (place an X in the appropriate box): Associate Bachelor s Master s Doctoral 4. Category (place an X in the appropriate box): Certificate Specialization Minor Major 5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an X in the appropriate box): On the effective date for all students On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate from existing program) Proposed new name: N/A Program Forms, Substantive Program Modification Form (last revised 08/2016)
ATTACHMENT I 9 6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed): Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (Highlight Changes) Current Program Name: Law, J.D. Proposed Program Name: No Change Pre Num Title Cr Hrs Pre Num Title Cr Hrs First Year Curriculum First Year Curriculum LAW 706 Civil Procedure I 3 LAW 706 Civil Procedure I 3 LAW 756 Civil Procedure II 3 LAW 756 Civil Procedure II 3 LAW 702 Contracts I 2 LAW 702 Contracts I 2 LAW 752 Contracts II 3 LAW 752 Contracts II 3 LAW 704 Criminal Law 3 LAW 704 Criminal Law 3 LAW 754 Criminal Procedure 3 LAW 754 Criminal Procedure 3 LAW 703 Property 4 LAW 703 Property 4 LAW 707 Fundamental Legal Skills I 3 LAW 707 Fundamental Legal Skills I 3 LAW 757 Fundamental Legal Skills II 2 LAW 757 Fundamental Legal Skills II 2 LAW 701 Torts 4 LAW 701 Torts 4 LAW 708 Legal Research Foundations 1 LAW 708 Legal Research Foundations 1 LAW 709 Foundations of Law 1 LAW 709 Foundations of Law 1 Subtotal: 32 Second and Third Year Curriculum Second and Third Year Curriculum LAW 810 Constitutional Law I 4 LAW 810 Constitutional Law 4 LAW 823 Evidence 3 LAW 823 Evidence 3 LAW 857 Professional Responsibility 3 LAW 857 Professional Responsibility 3 Select one code course from the list below (min. 3 cr hrs) Select one code course from the list below (min. 3 cr. hrs) LAW 824 Federal Income Tax 3 LAW 824 Federal Income Tax 3 LAW 832 Secured Transactions 3 LAW 832 Secured Transactions 3 LAW 833 Sales and Leases 3 LAW 833 Sales and Leases 3 LAW 878 Environmental Law 3 LAW 878 Environmental Law 3 LAW 854 Debtor-Creditor Rights 3 Select 6 credit hours from the following courses which will meet the experiential learning requirement+ Select 6 credit hours from the following courses which will meet the experiential learning requirement+ LAW 815 Discovery Practice: Select Issues 3 LAW 815 Discovery Practice: Select Issues 3 LAW 827 Legislation 3 Delete LAW 850 Mediation 3 Delete LAW 855 Trial Techniques 3 LAW 855 Trial Techniques 3 LAW 882 Negotiation and Settlement 3 LAW 882 Negotiation and Settlement 3 LAW 869 SD Drafting and Legal Practice 3 LAW 869 Law Practice Drafting 3 LAW 821 Topics: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic I++ 3 LAW 821 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic 3 LAW 822 Topics: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic II++ 3 LAW 822 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic II 3 LAW 844 Externship+++ 1-6 LAW 844 Externship 1-6 LAW 859 Antitrust Law and Consumer Protection 3 LAW 813 Tax Practice and Skills Practicum* 2 Third Year Curriculum LAW 835 Critical Legal Skills* 2-3 39^ Electives in one of the following course tracks: Business 36-37 Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Estate Planning, Indian Law, Real Estate Law, or Tax Law Note: Students must fulfill the Law School s Upper-Level Writing Requirement either through successful completion of a designated writing course or under faculty supervision in the production of a significant written product, e.g., appellate brief, law review article, research paper, etc. Total number of hours required for degree 90 Total number of hours required for degree 90 Electives in one of the following course tracks: Business Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Estate Planning, Indian Law, Real Estate Law, or Tax Law Note: Students must fulfill the Law School s Upper-Level Writing Requirement either through successful completion of a designated writing course or under faculty supervision in the production of a significant written product, e.g., appellate brief, law review article, research paper, etc. Program Forms, Substantive Program Modification Form (last revised 08/2016)
ATTACHMENT I 10 7. Explanation of the Changes: We wish to make two categories of changes: (1) Overall programmatic changes; and (2) Modifications to the 3+3 program Overall programmatic changes First, the Law School seeks removal of LAW 827 and LAW 850 as courses which will satisfy the experiential learning requirement. LAW 827 and LAW 850 are both simulation courses taught by adjuncts rather than full-time faculty, so culling those courses from the list of classes which can satisfy the graduation requirement is a sensible choice. The ABA accreditation standards impose a number of requirements on courses before they can be used to satisfy the experiential learning requirement, and the Law School would prefer at this time to lodge responsibility for compliance in the hands of full-time faculty members. The Law School wishes to add LAW 813* and LAW 859 to the menu of courses from which students may select that will satisfy the experiential learning requirement. LAW 813 is a live-client course. At present, our only live-client courses are LAW 821/822 (the year-long Low Income Tax Clinic) and LAW 844 (the Externship program). Live-client opportunities are excellent forms of practical training, and adding LAW 813 to the list of courses that will satisfy the graduation requirement will further incentivize students to seek out that experience. LAW 859 is a simulation course, but it will be taught by a full-time faculty member who will devote the proper attention to ensuring compliance with the ABA accreditation standards governing experiential learning courses. The Law faculty has also approved the addition of LAW 854, Debtor-Creditor Rights, to the menu of courses from which students may select in order to satisfy their code requirement. This course pays special attention to the United States Bankruptcy Code and requires students to examine key provisions, interpret them, and apply them. It is an appropriate addition to the list of courses which will satisfy the graduation requirement. Finally, the Law School would like to add LAW 835* as a graduation requirement. The Critical Legal Skills course will strengthen students analytical abilities as they prepare to study for and take the bar examination. The new requirement will result in no more than a 3-credit elective reduction. *N.B. We are simultaneously seeking new course approval for LAW 813 and LAW 835 on parallel tracks. Modifications to the 3+3 Program Per the recommendation of the Task Force, the Law School would like to expand student opportunities to participate in the accelerated option provided by the 3+3 program, along two dimensions: (1) we would like to expand the program as a general proposition (at present, with an eye toward including undergraduate students from the Beacom School of Business, and with an eye toward other USD programs in the future), and (2) we would like to modify the current structure of the program by discarding the requirement that participants take and satisfactorily complete a class taught by Law School faculty. As noted when we first adopted the program, this is not only a cost-effective way for students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a JD in six, instead of seven years, but also, it helps the Law School remain competitive: quite a few law schools, including our regional competitors, offer 3+3 programs. The 3+3 program, as previously approved, is structured as follows. Students must: Be enrolled in USD s College of Arts and Sciences; Submit an intent form for the 3+3 program by the add/drop deadline of the third semester of college; Earn 90 undergraduate credits by the end of the junior year; Program Forms, Substantive Program Modification Form (last revised 08/2016)
ATTACHMENT I 11 Meet all major, distribution and testing requirements by the end of the junior year; Have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA by the end of the junior year; Earn a 152 on the LSAT, which must be taken no later than December of the final undergraduate year; Enroll in the 3+3 Specialized Course taught by the Law School and earn the minimum equivalent of a 75, or a C, during the junior year; Complete all standard admissions requirements for the School of Law, including submission of the application and all application materials through the Credential Assembly Service, no later than April 1 of the year in which the student plans to enroll in the law school; Obtain a letter of recommendation from the chair of the department, attesting not only to the student s intellectual strengths, but also his or her maturity, work ethic and overall readiness for graduate school (in additions to the two letters of recommendation required by the law school admissions process); Students must also obtain a final degree audit from the Office of the Registrar attesting to the fact that they have successfully achieved all minimum requirements (90 credits, including satisfaction of the major, distribution and testing requirements) prior to enrolling. Participants in 3+3 transfer back to the undergraduate program the law credits they have earned after the completion of the first year of law school. Upon the transfer and ultimate acquisition of 120 credits, the undergraduate degree will issue. Those same 1L credits will also count toward the satisfaction of the JD. The Law School is now proposing to eliminate the following past requirements: Be enrolled in USD s College of Arts and Sciences, and Enroll in the 3+3 Specialized Course taught by the Law School and earn the minimum equivalent of a 75, or a C, during the junior year. The remaining requirements would stay in place; in particular, we do not wish to end our existing relationship with the College of Arts of Sciences. Rather, we seek the ability to expand any potential relationship with the remaining undergraduate colleges at USD. There are two reasons for this. First, even though we are focusing on the Business School at present, creating a framework into which both they and the remaining programs can fit subject to the approval of those schools, the Law School, and the USD Office of Academic Affairs would allow us the necessary flexibility to move forward with expanding 3+3 in the future. Eliminating the College of Arts and Sciences restriction will allow us to achieve this goal. Second, there is no added benefit in requiring students to take the Law School course. Students who have otherwise met the academic criteria we established are presumptively ready to come to graduate school, and successful completion of the course does not further illuminate our ability to make that determination. Moreover, undergraduate students who participate in 3+3 must carefully structure their plan of study in order to complete the necessary requirements by the end of the junior year. Achieving this goal is sufficiently difficult that adding a Law School course which does not meaningfully help us evaluate their abilities is primarily a burden for the students. Removing this requirement will operate to their benefit. Program Forms, Substantive Program Modification Form (last revised 08/2016)
ATTACHMENT I 12 SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS Substantive Program Modification Form UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Long Term Care Management Graduate Certificate CIP CODE: 51.0718 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Health Services Administration UNIVERSITY DIVISION: Beacom School of Business University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy. Elizabeth M. Freeburg 5/8/18 Vice President of Academic Affairs or Date President of the University 1. This modification addresses a change in: Total credits required within the discipline Total credits of supportive course work Total credits of elective course work Total credits required for program Program name Existing specialization CIP Code Other (explain below) 2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): Fall 2018 3. Program Degree Level (place an X in the appropriate box): 4. Category: Associate Bachelor s Master s Doctoral Certificate Specialization Minor Major 5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an X in the appropriate box): On the effective date for all students On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate from existing program) Proposed new name: Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements, site approvals, etc.
ATTACHMENT I 13 6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed): Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs. Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs. HRM 569 Advanced Topics in Human Resource 3 Delete Management HSAD 511 Financial Management of Long-term 3 Delete Care HSAD 515 Strategic Management of Long-term 3 Delete Care HSAD 560 Long-term Care Administration 3 HSAD 560 Long-term Care Administration 3 HSAD 559 Health Services for Long-term Care 3 HSAD 595 Practicum 3 Total number of hours required for degree 12 Total number of hours required for degree 9 7. Explanation of the Change: The long-term care curriculum developed over a number of years to meet the needs of four different programs in three different schools within USD. The result was courses with similar content being offered as part of the requirements for the various programs. The HSAD faculty reviewed the courses and the various program requirements and concluded that the curriculum could be covered more efficiently in fewer courses. The proposed new curriculum contains all the essential material from the previous curriculum. This is a more efficient use of faculty resources and will reduce the financial and time burden for students.