Propose a Theme

Common Curriculum Theme Proposal Form

For department/unit use only. Students may not propose themes. Please read all the guidelines at https://commoncurriculum.senate.uconn.edu/about-themes/ before completing this form.

The managing dept/unit is responsible for maintaining the theme (i.e. communicating with affiliated depts/units regarding course availability and submitting necessary paperwork as appropriate.)
This is the person who will handle correspondence and paperwork on behalf of the managing department or unit.
Approvals from Affiliated Departments
Department/Unit
Approver Name
Approval Date
 
Please provide the date that other departments/units approved the use of their course(s) within this theme.
Explain why this Theme was created or how the courses were chosen. For example, is the Theme intended to steer students toward a minor? Does the Theme coincide with a major track? Is the Theme intended to develop a particular set of skills, world views, or areas of knowledge? Etc.
This description should observe catalog copy best-practices by 1) providing a concise summary of the general topics covered in the Theme; 2) omitting narrative or background information; and 3) avoiding language that is promotional or overly creative.
Theme Courses
Course #
Course Title
TOIs
Reason for Inclusion
 
Use the “+” button to add at least three (3) and up to ten (10) courses.
Storrs
Course #
Frequency
 
Indicate which courses in this theme are offered in Storrs and how often they are offered (e.g. Every semester, every Spring, once every two years, etc.) Example: COUR 1100 (every semester), EXAM 2310 (every Fall).
Avery Point
Course #
Frequency
 
Indicate which courses in this theme are offered in Avery Point and how often they are offered (e.g. Every semester, every Spring, once every two years, etc.) Example: COUR 1100 (every semester), EXAM 2310 (every Fall).
Hartford
Course #
Frequency
 
Indicate which courses in this theme are offered in Hartford and how often they are offered (e.g. Every semester, every Spring, once every two years, etc.) Example: COUR 1100 (every semester), EXAM 2310 (every Fall).
Stamford
Course #
Frequency
 
Indicate which courses in this theme are offered in Stamford and how often they are offered (e.g. Every semester, every Spring, once every two years, etc.) Example: COUR 1100 (every semester), EXAM 2310 (every Fall).
Waterbury
Course #
Frequency
 
Indicate which courses in this theme are offered in Waterbury and how often they are offered (e.g. Every semester, every Spring, once every two years, etc.) Example: COUR 1100 (every semester), EXAM 2310 (every Fall).
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