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New programs

Creating a new degree, diploma, major or honours program 

Proposing a new program

Creating a new program (or making a major modification to an existing program) requires that you consider a range of factors  and ensure the program meets or exceeds agreed upon standards. Proposers are expected to consult broadly and address stakeholder comments and concerns throughout the process. Early consultation with key stakeholders, combined with a comprehensive and complete proposal submission, will facilitate efficient review and approval at each stage of the process.

New program proposals: step-by-step

There are six steps in the new program development and approval process:

Download the Process Summary Flow Chart for a visual overview of the new program or major modification approval process.

Access the PDF [69.3KB]

Contact

Undergraduate programs

Lori Lawton, acting academic quality assurance manager

For support with:

  • Undergraduate program proposals (including diplomas and certificates)
  • Senate approvals
  • External quality assurance (including the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) and Atlantic Advisory Committee on Health Human Resources (AACHHR))
  • Submission of undergraduate proposals

 

Email llawton@dal.ca Call 902-494-7806

Graduate programs

Adam Donaldson, Associate Dean, Scholarships and Programs
Lori Lawton, Academic Planning and Quality Manager

Faculty of Graduate Studies

For support with:

  • Graduate program proposals (including diplomas and certificates)
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies committee procedures
  • Submission of graduate program proposals
fgs.curriculum@dal.ca