Yes, programs may have multiple concentrations within the major.

Common Reasons Proposals are Returned from the Curricula and Courses Committee:

Getting approval for distributed learning for one cross-listed course does not automatically approve cross listed courses for distributed learning delivery. Separate submissions are required for each course.

Carolina Core overlay courses meet two Carolina Core learning outcomes in one course.  Students may apply a maximum of two overlay courses to their Carolina Core hours.  All students must have a minimum of 31 hours of Carolina Core.  For a list of overlay-eligible courses, visit the Carolina Core website and sort by the Overlay column in the table.

Learn more with the Carolina Core Overlay Training Module

A curriculum change proposal is required when substantive changes are needed.  Changes that are non-substantive include typos, grammar errors, formatting changes, and other changes that do not affect the meaning or interpretation of curricular information.

Program actions include proposing new, modifications to, or terminating degree programs, minors, concentrations, and academic certificates.  Visit the Academic Programs website and scroll to the section for the action you’d like to take.

Concentrations are specific areas of study within the major.  Anything outside of a concentration is part of the base program.  If the change is to the Carolina Core, College Requirements, Program Requirements, or Major requirements (outside of the concentration), then the change will affect all concentrations.  If the change is within a specific concentration itself, then it will not affect other concentrations in the program.

Access the Major Map Repository

Learn more about major maps with the Major Map Training Module

All undergraduate and graduate courses must have a course syllabus that includes the following:

1. Course title (including course subject designator and number)
2. Instructor name and relevant contact information
3. Final Exam day and time, as appropriate (from Office of the Registrar’s website)
4. Class meeting days, times, and location, or equivalent
5. Undergraduate or Graduate Bulletin course description
6. Course learning outcomes
7. Required text(s) and/or suggested readings, as appropriate
8. Course requirements and grading
   • Assignments, projects, quizzes, and/or exams with brief descriptions of expectations with points/weights assigned to each activity.
   • Courses at the Mixed/Advanced Undergraduate/Entry Level Graduate Courses (500/600--level) must include separate grading schemes for undergraduate and graduate credit and one or more assignments for graduate credit that are clearly differentiated from undergraduate assignments
   • Grading scheme and weights including what a student must do to receive a grade of A through F for a letter grade-based course, or an S or U, or a T or U, as appropriate for a non-letter grade course
9. Topical outline of content to be covered, including a time allocation framework (e.g., week 1, week 2, etc. to include 14 weeks for a standard academic year course 6 session). The time allocation framework will be adjusted for other term lengths accordingly, consistent with course credit hours as defined in section III D.
10. For Distributed Learning Courses, the syllabus is expected to articulate estimated time commitments of instructional time and course activity time consistent with course credit hours as defined above. The Committee on Instructional Development shall maintain and administer guidelines for such courses.
11. Statement regarding academic integrity, honorable behavior and/or the Carolinian Creed (or excerpt thereof). Additional information may be found through the Office of Academic Integrity. Sample syllabi are also available through the Center for Teaching Excellence.

12. Course attendance policy consistent with the expectations stated in the respective Academic Bulletin.

13. Statement regarding disability services. Additional information may be found through the Student Disability Services Center and in policy STAF 6.02 Support Services and Accommodations for Students with Diagnosed Disabilities. 

"A Concentration is a series of courses that display a distinct curricular pattern within the major. They are often called options, emphases, tracks, areas, fields, or specializations. These are different from minors or cognates which are typically outside of the major. Concentrations are subject to faculty governance review, and appear on the transcripts but not the diplomas." (ACAF 2.00)

Self-Service Carolina allows students, faculty, and advisors to access student information via the web.

Students may use Self Service Carolina to:

• View and update Financial Aid Status
• Access Degreeworks
• Check Registration Status and eligibility
• Schedule classes using College Scheduler
• Check grades and verify records
• Pay tuition and fees

Faculty may use Self Service Carolina to:

• Review class rosters
• Assign grades
• Obtain student contact information

Academic Advisors may use Self Service Carolina to:  

• Access DegreeWorks
• Check a student’s Registration Status and eligibility
• Obtain student contact information
• Review student Records  

Learn more with the Self Service Carolina Overview training module. For helpful tutorials and how to videos, visit the Self-Service Carolina Upgrade page. 

Learn more with the DegreeWorks Overview training module.

Progression requirements should inform students and advisors of any deadlines and minimum performance standards to continue in a program.  They may include deadlines for course or application completion, minimum GPA requirements, minimum grade requirements, minimum number of credits earned, etc.

Learn more with the Progression Requirements training module.

What is the difference between prerequisites and restrictions?

Prerequisites are courses (successfully completed with a minimum grade of D, unless otherwise defined) that identify the skills and knowledge needed before enrollment in certain courses.

Restrictions are conditions that limit the enrollment in certain courses to a select group of students.  Restrictions may include:

• students of a certain academic standing
• students of a certain class standing (junior, senior, etc.)
• students admitted to a certain college, academic program, degree, minor, or certificate
• students belonging to a specific student group (Honors, Trio Scholars, etc.)
• students required to meet with an instructor, director, or obtain department permission.

Note: Restrictions referring to students who have completed a specific number of credit hours and students with a certain minimum GPA cannot be enforced in Banner.