Core Course Proposals

All UT Austin courses approved to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements must first be reviewed by the Core Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC). The proposal process helps the CCAC determine whether a course meets the Student Competencies, which are UT Austin developed criteria based on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Core Objectives and definitions of each Core Curriculum component area. Proposals are then submitted to the Academics and Curriculum Advisory Committee (ACAC) and the Faculty Council who will certify that the Core Curriculum courses adhere to the requirements of TAC 4.28. Once approved at the university level, the certified Core Curriculum course list will be submitted to the THECB who will acknowledge receipt of, and approve, the proposed changes to the UT Austin Core Curriculum.

  • Proposals are routed through your college/school dean’s office and must be approved at that level before Academic Affairs can route proposals through the approving bodies.
  • Submitting early will allow enough time for clarification or adjustments to proposals, if needed, to get approvals made in time for course inventory deadlines and Course Schedule publication.

The Core Course proposal system is now accepting proposals for additions and changes to the 2025-26 Core Course List through April 15, 2024.

ACCESS PROPOSAL SYSTEM

 

Before you begin your proposal

Please review the Student Competencies and the Core Objectives resource pages. Instructors, departmental staff, and colleges/schools should use the university's online system to submit Core Course proposals for their courses. Staff in the Academic Affairs office can assist with the Core Course proposal process.

Each department, center, or academic program follows its own process and guidelines, which are established by each college or school. Proposed changes must be submitted in accordance with internal deadlines. Those planning a change should consult their dean before proceeding.

To complete a Core Course proposal, you will need the following information:

  • Course Number1 (If current course number is a topics course number, please note that in the proposal)
  • Course Title
  • Syllabus and/or documentation that covers:
    • Class readings or texts
    • Topics/content covered in the course
    • Assignments and activities that address how the course meets the Student Competencies and THECB required definitions and Core Objectives.

 

1 If this course number will be new in the UT course inventory and is not yet final, do not let this deter you from submitting your proposal. Email the Core Curriculum team at core.proposals@austin.utexas.edu about potential course number changes.

Proposed changes are not ratified until they have received approval by Faculty Council, the Executive Vice President and Provost, and final approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).