Process Overview 

On this overview page we share with you the process we recommend for program development. This is not intended to be a guide relating details regarding how each of these steps are accomplished, but rather to get a sense of what is involved in the process. The Reinert Center can assist in program development or redesign through facilitating any of these steps at any point you feel it would be advantageous. 

Developing or Redesigning Programs

1. Knowing yourselves 2. Knowing your students

   Identifying Values Characteristics of your students

        University mission Unique skills and knowledge

        Resources

 3. Knowing your program 4. Visioning and Goal Setting

Curriculum mapping Program goals

Degree and certificate requirements Program objectives

Course scope and sequence

5. Meeting goals and objectives 6. Developing Courses 

Topics defining your program Backward design

Course identification Scope and sequence

Program Integration