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This graduate-level certificate will consist of four courses from the core curriculum of the proposed Master's program as well as six credits of electives. Students interested in this certificate program may be current UM graduate students in related programs, or professionals in language-related fields, such as teachers of second languages or professionals in government language programs or language service contracting firms. The certificate is designed for those who are looking for additional education but cannot commit to a 30 credit Master's program.
The program is expected to enroll 5-10 students each year. Because the Second Language Acquisition Ph.D. program already exists and there is no undergraduate program, the department believes that it already has the faculty, courses and infrastructure to administer this certificate program; therefore, no new resources will be required for this new program.
The PCC Committee considered the proposal at its meeting on October 7, 2011. Kira Gor, Director of the Second Language Acquisition program, along with Carol Mossman and Gabriele Strauch of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, presented the proposal to the committee and responded to questions. After discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend the proposal.
The Academic Planning Advisory Committee approved the proposal on September 19, 2011. The Graduate PCC Committee approved the proposal on September 28, 2011, and the Graduate Council approved the proposal on October 10, 2011. The PCC Committee approved the proposal on October 7, 2011.
The Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula, and Courses recommends that the Senate approve this new degree program. |
