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New Dual Degrees

All New Dual Degrees are subject to review for potential SACSCOC considerations. Please see the link below for more information:

Step One: Document Preparation and Submission

  • Complete a Notification Memo ( SAMPLE), which must include all relevant CIP Codes. The Notification Memo is to come from the Dean(s) of the academic unit(s) making the request.
  • The Notification Memo is to be addressed to the Provost and CC Daniel Chang, Executive Director for Academic Programs.
    • For graduate-level proposals, CC Dr. Sarah Larsen, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, and the Chair of the Graduate Professional Studies Committee (GPSC)
    • For undergraduate-level proposals, CC Dr. Teri Longacre, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Student Success, and the Chair of the Undergraduate Committee (UC).
  • A Notification Memo includes:
    1. A clear, succinct request.
    2. Nature and rationale/justification for the request.
    3. Statement about budget implications.
    4. Faculty contact information.
    5. References/citations, which may support the rationale/justification for the request.
  • Ensure that the Notification Memo is on an Office of the Dean Letterhead and initialed by the Dean(s).
  • For Accelerated Pathway Dual Degree Proposals, please consult the Guidelines for Accelerated Pathway Dual Degree Program Creation.
  • As of 12/01/16, the THECB does not track Dual Degree offerings. Therefore, there are no THECB forms to complete.
  • For proposed dual degrees that are not located on the main campus, complete the  THECB Certification Form for Electronically Delivered and Off-Campus Education Programs .
  • Determine any potential SACSCOC considerations.
  • Email all documents to  Academic Programs.

Step Two: Proposal Review

  • Academic Programs will submit all proposal documents to the appropriate faculty committee(s) for review. Upon approval, the proposal will be submitted for review and approval by the Provost.

Step Three: Notifications

  • At the conclusion of the approval process, Academic Programs will send an email notification with all relevant documentation to the faculty contact(s) that submitted the proposal.
  • Academic Programs will notify all relevant UH stakeholders to proceed in implementing the new dual degree into UH data systems.