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Academic Program Review--the regularly scheduled review of each unit of the institution to modify and establish future goals for the unit
Accreditation--approval granted by an outside body of reviewers
Bachelor of Arts degree--The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) is distinguished by its humanistic emphasis. Students who complete a BA may satisfy the degree requirements by taking courses that advance their understanding of human culture through analysis of ideas; perception of differences; appreciation of art and creative products through understanding art forms, beauty, and symmetry; knowledge of theories and principles of form, substance, argument and philosophy; understanding of the interaction between language and culture; achievement of linguistic competency in a second language.
Bachelor of Science degree--The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) is distinguished by its scientific emphasis. Students who complete a BS may satisfy the degree requirements by taking courses that advance their understanding of the use of scientific analysis, experimentation and the application of scientific principles and facts in solving problems; understanding of the crucial role of mathematical reasoning; analysis and techniques in comprehending problems in the natural or social sciences.
Cluster (General Education) --General Education is divided into five learning areas, or Clusters. Each Cluster offers students groups of courses (packages) that satisfy the learning objectives for that Cluster.
Cluster Coordinator--a faculty member who coordinates courses within a given Cluster.
Cluster Goals (General Education)--the stated goals of each of the five Clusters of the General Education Program
Committee on Academic Programs (CAP)-- CAP is a university committee with members representing each of the Colleges. CAP is advisory to the President via the VPAA. It reviews new majors, new programs, interdisciplinary programs, significant program changes, BA requirements, and contested issues that cannot be resolved within the College C & I committees.
Course Approval Form--The form that must be completed and submitted to approval through the JMU Course Approval Process prior to offering new courses for credit.
Course Content (Syllabus Template)--the method and content of the instruction and requirements for a course
Course--a series of instruction and requirements leading to credit.
Experimental Course Approval--The procedure required before offering an experimental course.
Experimental Course--a new course that may be offered for two calendar years without seeking university approval.
General Education--A sequence of courses offered in five areas (Clusters) required by all undergraduate degrees at JMU.
Minor or Insignificant Program Change-- A change in the program that is consistent with its direction and mission; changes in the direction and mission of the program are considered Significant Program Changes.
Modifying a course--making substantial changes in an existing course
New course--course that does not have university approval
Package (General Education)--a group of approved courses that satisfy the learning objectives of a Cluster.
Prerequisite--a course that is required prior to registration in another course
Program--a group of courses that lead to a certificate, concentration, minor, or major.
Significant Program Change-- A change in the direction and mission of the program; other changes are considered Minor Program changes.
Syllabus Template--a model that includes all required features of a syllabus
Unit Coordinator--the individual who administers a program, department, school, institute or other unit of instruction; this individual has fiscal and scheduling responsibility for the unit.
University Mission--the stated goals of the university
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