UC Merced Extension Course Proposal

When an instructor wishes to create a new UC Merced Extension course, a course proposal should be submitted to the Extension Dean for approval. The course proposal will first be reviewed by Extension staff. If there are questions regarding the proposal, the originating instructor will be contacted as soon as possible. Once the Extension Dean approves the course, and obtains any additional required approvals, the instructor will be notified. If you are ready to submit your New Course Proposal, please click 'Next Page.'

Instructor Contact Information

Please include the following information when submitting the Extension Course Proposal Form.

Proposing Instructor's Name

Email Address

This must be a valid email address

Phone Number

Please enter numbers only, including the area code.

Have you taught for UC Merced Extension before?

YesNo

If 'No,' then upload a Bio

Course Title

Proposed Course Title

Course Description (3 to 5 sentences)

Credit Type

Continuing Education Unit (CEU)/Professional DevelopmentAcademic CreditNon-Credit/Personal Enrichment

CEU/Professional Development

Learning Goals (2 to 4)

Example: Learning Goals

Learning Outcomes (2 to 4)

Example: Learning Outcomes

Course Syllabus

Please attach a course syllabus including lecture schedule. A sample syllabus of a regular undergraduate course at UC Merced may be found at this link: S ample syllabus .

CEU/Professional Development Units and Grading

Total instructional hours for this course

Number of CEU's you are requesting for this course

(10 instructional hours equals 1 CEU) or (30 hours of lab equals 1 CEU)

Involvement by non-Extension Segments

Is this course intended to provide continuing education units related to a specific Professional Association

YesNo

If 'Yes', which Professional Association(s)?

Academic Course

Learning Goals (2 to 4)

Example: Learning Goals

Learning Outcomes

Example: Learning Outcomes

Units and Grading

Total instruction hours for this course

Number of units requested for the course

Grading options

Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass OptionPass/No Pass Only

If Pass/No Pass Only, Why?

Non-Credit/Personal Enrichment

Learning Goals (2 to 3)

Example: Learning Goals

A schedule of topics to be covered in the course

Course Scheduling Needs

Extension courses may range from a single meeting to a standard semester-long course. Please identify the duration, preferred scheduling format for the course and the total number of contact hours.

Examples: The course is eight weeks long and meets one day per week for four hours per meeting, for a total of 32 hours. Or, the course is one day and meets for six hours. or the course is a semester course and meets for lecture once per week for four hours, for total of 60 hours.

What is the duration of the course?

Identify the delivery method of this course

Would students be able to attend remotely?

YesNo

Enrollment Needs

Extension courses are usually open to anyone who wishes to enroll in the course and as such, there are typically not course requisites.

Identify the classroom needs for this course and any special instructional needs

Are there any recommended competencies a student should complete prior to enrollment?

YesNo

If 'Yes'....Please indicate the recommended competencies for this course

Is there a maximum number of students that may enroll in the course at one time?

YesNo

If 'Yes'....Please explain the maximum number of students who can enroll