Attending: Kristan Traxler, Jon Gray, David Short, Brynn Trove, Andrea Stephenson, Vivienne McClendon, John McCullough, Connie Howard, Neil Faulk, Thinesh Selveratnam, Mehmet Akkurt, Edward Long
Old Business:
Approval of Minutes #507
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Neil Faulk
New Business:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Biology
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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BIOL 5389 |
Research Proposal Writing |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the verb “develop” from Student Learning Outcome #3 be improved to better suggest graduate level rigor. The verbs “analyze” or “synthesize” were suggested replacements. The council also requested clarity as to why the course is required.
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: John McCullough
Computer Science
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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CPSC 5370 |
Intelligent Agents & Decision |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the Student Learning Outcomes be revised, as they include multiple outcomes in one. The council also requested that the Student Learning Outcome “Use neural networks” be revised, as this is not considered measurable. The council offered “Implement the use of” as a replacement.
Motion to Approve; 1: John McCullough; 2: Vivienne McClendon
Criminal Justice
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Program |
Action |
Effective Semester |
Additional Info |
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MS-MSCJ : MS in Criminal Justice- Cybersecurity Concentration
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New Program Proposal
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2026 – 2027
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A Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) with a Cybersecurity emphasis is offered as a distinctive program for practitioners because it bridges the gap between technical ITsecurity and the human dimensions of crime, including legal policy, investigative procedures, and criminological theory. This Curriculum emphasizes the investigation of digital crimes, the management of security policies, and the analysis of cybercriminal behavior.
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MS-MSCJ : MS in Criminal Justice- Homeland Security Concentration |
New Program Proposal |
2026-2027 |
A Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) with a Homeland Security concentration is designed to provide a distinctive program for practitioners by bridging security operations, emergency preparedness, and the legal, policy, and organizational dimensions of public safety. The program integrates criminological theory with applied skills in threat assessment, interagency coordination, and crisis response. The curriculum emphasizes homeland security strategy, disaster and emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence analysis, and the prevention of domestic and transnational threats. |
Cybersecurity Program
The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the syllabi for the course additions be revised to limit the use of “be able to” to one single line at the start of the Student Learning Outcomes.
The council also noted that the syllabus for CRIJ 5313 currently has CRIJ 5340 listed as the course. The council also requested clarification on the research paper and literature review listed in the syllabus for CRIJ 5313. The Course Objectives reference a literature review, while the Course Evaluation Methods and Grading Methods reference a research paper. The council would like confirmation that this is the same assignment, and request that the syllabus be revised to reflect this.
The council also noted that for CRIJ 5314, the verb “demonstrate” from Course Objective #5 and Student Learning Outcome #5 should be replaced, as this is not measurable. The council recommended “construct” or “formulate” as replacements.
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Thinesh Selveratnam
Homeland Security Program
The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the department clarify whether this is an on-campus or online program.
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Connie Howard
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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CRIJ 5313 |
Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
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CRIJ 5314 |
Cybersecurity Law and Policy |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
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CRIJ 5315 |
Digital Forensics |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
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CRIJ 5316 |
Cybersecurity Risk Mgmt & Gov |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
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CRIJ 5334 |
Human Factors in Cybersecurity |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
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CRIJ 5353 |
Risk & Vulnerability Analysis |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
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CRIJ 5354 |
Cyberwarfare & Cyberterrorism |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
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CRIJ 5363 |
Transnational Organized Crime |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
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CRIJ 5370 |
Domestic & International Terrorism |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
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CRIJ 5373 |
Emergency & Disaster Management |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
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CRIJ 5384 |
White Collar Crime |
Course Addition |
Fall 2027 |
The council voted to approve these items, provided that all necessary changes previously stated are made.
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Connie Howard
English and Modern Languages
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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SPAN 5386 |
Spanish Sociolinguistics |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
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SPAN 5390 |
Special Topics in Teaching |
Course Change |
Fall 2026 |
SPAN 5386:
The council voted to approve this item, but requested that the department clarify whether or not this course is repeatable.
Motion to Approve; 1: John McCullough; 2: Neil Faulk
SPAN 5390:
The council voted to table this item, and recommeded that the department work with the Instructional Design Team to update the Student Learning Outcomes.
The council also requests clarification as to whether or not this is a special topics course or a permanent course. The council would also like clarification as to whether this course is repeatable, and as to what curriculum is being changed.
Motion to Table; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Neil Faulk
Mathematics
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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MATH 5317 |
Prob Thry/Stochastic Pro |
Course Change |
Fall 2026 |
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MATH 5328 |
Appl Liner Algebra/Matrix Thy |
Course Change |
Fall 2026 |
MATH 5317:
Motion to Approve; 1: John McCullough; 2: Mehmet Akkurt
MATH 5328:
The council voted to approve this item, but requested that Course Objectives #3 and #4 be reviewed, as the verbs “simulate” and “revise” are questionable in regard to rigor. The council suggested “Execute a model” as a replacement.
The council also requested clarification on Course Objective #3, as it is vague.
It was also noted that the Course Learning Outcomes on Courseleaf do not currently match what is in the syllabus.
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Neil Faulk
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Program |
Action |
Effective Semester |
Additional Info |
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BS-MAFT : BS in Mathematics Fast Track
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New Program Proposal
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2026 – 2027
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The Fast Track BS/MS Program enables qualified mathematics majors to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree within a period of five years. The Master of Science degree in Mathematics is designed to prepare students either for professionally oriented careers in industry or government, for further graduate work in mathematics, or for the depth and breadth necessary for a career in mathematics education. Opportunities exist in all areas of applied mathematics including computer science, statistics, operations research, numerical analysis, mathematical physics, administration/management science, engineering, and secondary and elementary school teaching.
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BS-MQFT: BS in Mathematics to MS CQM Fast Track |
New Program Proposal |
2026-2027 |
The Fast Track BS/MS Program enables qualified students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree within a period of five years. Students pursuing a Master of Science in Computational and Quantitative Methods will take courses allowing them to use modern tools and technologies to analyze large data sets, generate possible trends, and make informed decisions based on the analysis. Students attaining this degree may find jobs in a variety of sectors such as technology, public health, business, insurance, and banking. There is also the possibility of getting an internship in your course of study for this degree. |
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Connie Howard
Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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PSYC 5360
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Learning and Motivation |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
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PSYC 5361 |
Forensic Psychology |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
PSYC 5360:
The council voted to approve this item, but noted that the Course Objectives on the syllabus need to be adjusted to fit the Course Objective format. The council also noted that the note in the “contact information” portion of the syllabus should be removed and changed to a “preferred method of contact”.
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Neil Faulk
PSYC 5361:
The council voted to table this item, and requested that the Course Objectives and the Student Learning Outcomes be rewritten to reflect graduate level rigor. It is recommended that the department contact the Instructional Design team for assistance with this.
Motion to Table; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: John McCullough
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum & Instruction
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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READ 5304 |
Foundations of Literacy Lead
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Course Change |
Fall 2026 |
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READ 5305 |
Multisensory Literacy Learning |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
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READ 5308 |
Second Language Literacy |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
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READ 5309 |
Lit and Instr Mats in Urban Re |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
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READ 5313 |
Admin & Supervision of Urb Lit |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
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READ 5314 |
Ident & Correction Reading Dif |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
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READ 5320 |
Cognition and Emergent Literac |
Course Change |
Fall 2027 |
The council voted to approve these items, but noted that the Course Objectives for READ 5304 do not reflect graduate level rigor, and ask that these be revised.
The council also noted that the “Respect for Others and Classroom Conduct” portion of the syllabus for READ 5305 needs to be reviewed for SB 17 compliance. The council also noted that the “Recording of Class” section needs to be updated to include the “Accessibility Resource Center” as a point of contact instead of the “Center for Students with Disabilities”
The Council noted that the Course Objectives for READ 5320 need improvement, as they currently do not reflect graduate level rigor.
Motion to Approve; 1: John McCullough; 2: Mehmet Akkurt
Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Action |
Effective Semester |
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DSDE 6132 |
Final Doctoral Dissertation Deaf Ed |
Course Addition |
Fall 2026 |
The council voted to approve this item, but requested clarification as to why this course is only 1 credit hour.
Motion to Approve; 1: Thinesh Selveratnam; 2: Vivienne McClendon
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Program |
Action |
Effective Semester |
Additional Info |
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EDD-DSDE: EDD in Deaf Studies/Deaf Education
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Program Change Request
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2026 – 2027
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Removing specific named Cognates to allow students to not have difficulty with financial aid--as these courses are within the program plan |
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MS-MSDE: MS in Deaf Education
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Program Change Request |
2026 – 2027 |
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ deaf education program is certified by the national Council on Education of the Deaf (CED), and graduates are eligible for professional certification through that accrediting agency. In addition, a graduate may apply for state certification as a teacher of deaf students. The program welcomes deaf graduate students. The minimum number of 36 hours for the Master of Science degree is required; however, additional courses may be required for certification as per candidate specialization. Program graduates are expected to be skilled in American Sign Language and must complete a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practicum/internship in deaf education. |
EDD-DSDE: EDD in Deaf Studies/Deaf Education:
Motion to Approve; 1: Thinesh Selveratnam; 2: Vivienne McClendon
MS-MSDE: MS in Deaf Education:
Motion to Approve; 1: Vivienne McClendon; 2: Connie Howard