Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

Experimental Courses

Designating courses as “Experimental” permits the temporary offering of new courses not appearing on the official course lists of the University, thus making it possible for these courses to be offered experimentally while being evaluated. Experimental courses may be offered in accord with the following norms:

  1. Experimental courses may be offered with a value of from 1 to 6 credits per course.
  2. Experimental courses must be authorized by the director of the department, the dean of faculty, if applicable, the the Dean of Academic Affairs.
  3. After an experimental course has been offered for two academic years, the course must be evaluated by the department, dean of faculty, if applicable, and by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
  4. If the recommendation is favorable to include this course as a regular one, the resolution to this effect will be sent to the Academic Senate.
  5. The title of experimental courses will appear on student transcripts.