Guidelines for Developing and Revising Rackham Graduate Programs
The Graduate School reviews and authorizes new graduate programs and revisions to existing programs in the Rackham Graduate School. These guidelines concern:
- Proposals for new degree programs including dual degrees; certificates of graduate study; sequential, concurrent and accelerated undergraduate/graduate degree programs; distributed (online or distance) degree programs; and dual degree programs with other institutions.
- Revisions to existing programs.
- Admissions suspension, admissions moratorium, and program deactivation.
Detailed information about degree requirements are in the Graduate School Academic Policies.
Stages of Proposal Development and New Program Activation
The Rackham Executive Board reviews and approves new programs. Proposals may be received at any time. Successful development of a new program requires several steps for review and approval. This…Content of Proposals for New Programs
Proposals for all new degree programs, including dual degrees, certificates of graduate study, and concurrent undergraduate/graduate degree programs should provide the following information. Program Objectives and Justification Explain how the…Content Requirements for Specific Types of Programs
Certificates of Graduate Study Dual Degree Programs Rackham Interdepartmental Programs Sequential or Concurrent Undergraduate/Graduate Programs Distributed (Online or Distance) Degree Programs Dual Degree Programs with Other Institutions Certificates of Graduate…Changes to Existing Rackham Programs
The Graduate School must review and approve proposals for substantive revisions before these can be applied to program curriculum and requirements. This approval is part of regular oversight, and ensures…Admissions Suspension, Admissions Moratorium, and Program Deactivation
Admissions Suspension Program faculty may suspend admissions to a graduate program for one year. A program may be temporarily suspended because of declining enrollments, unavailability of faculty or other resources,…Downloads
Download a PDF version of the Guidelines for Developing and Revising Rackham Graduate Programs.
Contact
Contact Assistant Dean John Godfrey by e-mail or phone, (734) 764-8221, for further assistance and questions.