Course Review Site
Course Review Process
The Course Review Site serves as a space for faculty to review new and revised courses that have been submitted to the Office of the Registrar for approval through the senate. To review courses and submit a concern, click on the bulletins below. You may submit your concern regarding any new or revised course during the two weeks that the bulletin is active based on the timelines listed below. If you anticipate that your course may affect another unit, we encourage you to reach out and engage in collegial conversation with that unit before you submit your proposal. See New/Revise Course Instructions for detailed help.
Updated Course Bulletins can be found here
Posted by August 29, 2025
Review Deadline: September 12, 2025
Posted by September 26, 2025
Review Deadline: October 10, 2025
Posted by October 24, 2025
Review Deadline: November 7, 2025
Posted by November 21, 2025
Review Deadline: December 12, 2025
Posted by December 19, 2025
Review Deadline: January 9, 2026
Posted by January 23, 2026
Review Deadline: February 6, 2026
Posted by February 20, 2026
Review Deadline: March 6, 2026
Posted by March 13, 2026
Review Deadline: March 27, 2026
March Course Bulletin:
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 27, 2026.
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Subject |
Course Number |
New Revise Drop |
Current |
Proposed |
Effective Date |
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PHIL |
230 |
New |
–N/A– |
[EQJS] Philosophy of Disability 3 Conceptual and ethical questions related to our understanding of what disabilities are and how we respond to individuals with disabilities in society. Typically offered Fall. |
8-26 |
|
SOCL WRK |
202 |
Revise |
|
Ethics in Social Work 3 Introduces students to ethics in social work practice. Students apply the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics to guide their understanding of ethical conduct in practice.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SOCL WRK |
311 |
New |
–N/A– |
Social Work Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Social Work Program. Introduction to social work research methods and design, with particular emphasis is placed on social work research values, ethics, and human subjects protection. Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SOCL WRK |
321 |
Revise |
Intergroup Dialogues 3 An exploration of differences, inequalities, and social identities to build skills of understanding, self-reflection, and communication that promote social change. |
Intergroup Dialogues 3 An exploration of differences, inequalities, and social identities to build skills of understanding, self-reflection, and communication that promote social change. (Formerly SOCL WRK 410.) Typically offered Fall.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
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SOCL WRK |
322 |
Revise |
[M]
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[M] Human Rights and Social Justice 3 Exploration of institutionalized oppression and responses centered on social justice; privilege, structural and individual discrimination, and their impacts upon marginalized groups. (Formerly SOCL WRK 411.) Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SOCL WRK |
330 |
Revise |
[M] Policy in Social Work 3 Policy and program development of social services including current and emergent policies, context and development of policies, and the potential of advocacy to promote social change. |
[M] Policy in Social Work 3 Policy and program development of social services including current and emergent policies, context and development of policies, and the potential of advocacy to promote social change. (Formerly SOCL WRK 440.) Typically offered Fall.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SOCL WRK |
402 |
Revise |
|
Micro-level Practice 3 An introduction to generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills in working with individuals, families, and groups, including interviewing, active listening, problem assessment, intervention, and evaluation. (Formerly SOCL WRK 302.) Typically offered Fall.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SOCL WRK |
403 |
Revise |
|
Macro-level Practice 3 Focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for competent, generalist practice at the mezzo and macro level; structures, functions, processes and interventions at the group, community, and organizational levels of practice, with an emphasis on rural practice. (Formerly SOCL WRK 402.) Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 27, 2026.
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Subject |
Course Number |
New Revise Drop |
Current |
Proposed |
Effective Date |
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CHEM |
104 |
Revise |
Forensic Chemistry 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: MATH 103 or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%, or concurrent enrollment in or credit for MATH 105, 106, 107, 108, 140, 171, 172, 182, 201, 202, ENGR 107, STAT 205 or 212. The principles of chemistry applied to forensic science and forensic analysis. |
[PSCI] Forensic Chemistry 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: MATH 103 or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%, or concurrent enrollment in or credit for MATH 105, 106, 107, 108, 140, 171, 172, 182, 201, 202, ENGR 107, STAT 205 or 212. The principles of chemistry applied to forensic science and forensic analysis. |
8-26 |
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CRM J |
381 |
Revise |
Crime and Justice in the Movies 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: CRM J 101. Mass media as both reflector and shaper of public attitudes and opinions about crime, criminals, law, order, and justice; using films. |
[ARTS] Crime and Justice in the Movies 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: CRM J 101. Mass media as both reflector and shaper of public attitudes and opinions about crime, criminals, law, order, and justice; using films. |
5-26 |
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 27, 2026.
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 27, 2026.
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Subject |
Course Number |
New Revise Drop |
Current |
Proposed |
Effective Date |
|
CHEM |
514 |
Revise |
Mass
Spectrometry |
Mass Spectrometry 3 Current methods, techniques and interpretation of mass spectrometric analysis. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
CHEM |
517 |
Revise |
Chromatography
|
Chromatography 3 Survey of major forms of chromatography, operating principles of common chromatographic detectors, and current case studies. Recommended preparation: CHEM 425 or equivalent. Typically offered Odd Years – Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
CHEM |
518 |
Revise |
Electrochemistry
|
Electrochemistry
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
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MUS |
556 |
Revise |
Music
Composition |
Music Composition V 2 (0-3) to 3 (0-9) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. The creation of works for either traditional acoustic ensemble or digital media. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
Syllabus: |
1-27 |
|
SHS |
557 |
Revise |
|
Pediatric Special Populations in Speech Language Pathology 2 Speech and voice problems associated with clefts of the lip and palate. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed.
Syllabus: |
5-26 |
|
SHS |
564 |
Revise |
On-Campus
Clinical Practicum |
On-Campus Clinical Practicum V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. Clinical practice in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed. S, F grading.
Syllabus: |
5-26 |
|
SHS |
566 |
Revise |
Off-Campus
Practicum Public School Setting |
Off-Campus Practicum Public School Setting V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. By departmental consent only; minimum grade of B in SHS 575 or a grade of S in SHS 566 or SHS 568 in the prior semester or summer term, and a minimum grade of C in all prior SHS graduate coursework. Advanced clinical practice in a public school setting; evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. SHS graduate student; all undergraduate prerequisite courses completed. S, F grading.
Syllabus: |
5-26 |
|
SHS |
568 |
Revise |
Off-campus
Practicum Clinical Setting |
Off-campus Practicum Clinical Setting V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. By departmental consent only; minimum grade of B in SHS 575 or a grade of S in SHS 566 or SHS 568 in the prior semester or summer term, and a minimum grade of C in all prior SHS graduate coursework. Advanced clinical practice in an off-campus clinical/medical setting; evaluation and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders. S, F grading.
Syllabus: |
5-26 |
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VET MED |
547 |
New |
–N/A– |
Diagnostic
Challenge 1
(0-3) Course Prerequisite: Completion of first two semesters of the
veterinary professional
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
February Course Bulletin:
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 6, 2026.
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Subject |
Course Number |
New Revise Drop |
Current |
Proposed |
Effective Date |
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AFS |
435 |
Revise |
Leadership
for Agriculture and Natural Resources Professionals |
Leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources Professionals 3 Exploration of skills, goals, philosophies, and other qualities of leadership related to agriculture and natural resources in Washington state. Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
5-26 |
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HORT / AFS |
402 |
New |
–N/A– |
Experience the Industry – Tree Fruit 3 Introduction to the tree fruit industry and agricultural technology through in-field demonstrations, company visits, WSU Extension insights, leading to completion of a professional portfolio, including resume, informational interviews, and key learnings from the experience. Includes two pre-trip classes for orientation, a week-long field trip, and a post-trip presentation and reflection. Typically offered Summer Session.
Syllabus: |
5-26 |
|
MBIOS |
360 |
Revise |
[M]
Cell and Molecular Laboratory |
[M] Cell and Molecular Laboratory 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory methods in cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
MUS |
451 |
Revise |
Seminar in Counterpoint 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: MUS 351 or concurrent enrollment. Contrapuntal techniques of the 16th and 18th century with original stylistic writing. Typically offered Even Years – Spring. |
Seminar in Counterpoint 2 (0-6) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: MUS 351 or concurrent enrollment. Contrapuntal techniques of the 16th and 18th century with original stylistic writing. Typically offered Even Years – Spring.
Syllabus: |
1-27 |
|
SOE |
243 |
New |
–N/A– |
Native American Food Systems 3 Introduction to traditional and modernized food systems of Indigenous groups of the Pacific and Interior Northwest regions of the United States, including discussions of sovereignty, Tribal history and environmental policy, Indigenous knowledge, and traditional ecological knowledge. Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
1-27 |
|
SOE |
409 |
New |
–N/A– |
Environmental Data Analysis 3 Course Prerequisite: SOE 110; STAT 212. Training in R programming, environmental data analysis, and scientific communication; collect, manage, analyze, and visualize complex environmental data sets to address real-world environmental problems. Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
1-27 |
|
SOE |
464 |
Revise |
Landscape
Ecology |
Landscape Ecology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Linkages between spatial patterns and processes in a variety of landscapes and the qualitative tools used in the investigation of these linkages. Typically offered Even Years – Fall.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SPMGT |
365 |
Revise |
Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Sport 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Sport Management. Understanding and application of ethical theory and principles of moral reasoning to the analysis of issues and dilemmas in sport. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. |
[M] Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Sport 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Sport Management. Understanding and application of ethical theory and principles of moral reasoning to the analysis of issues and dilemmas in sport.
Syllabus: |
1-27 |
|
SPMGT |
367 |
Revise |
|
Sport in American Society 3 Course Prerequisite: SPMGT 267 or concurrent enrollment, or KINES 138 or concurrent enrollment. Examination of the role of sport in contemporary American society as well as the relationship between physical activity and other social institutions. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SPMGT |
410 |
New |
–N/A– |
Sport Data Analytics 3 Introduction to the theory, development, and application of data analytics in sport including using data for the effective management for sport programs, data analysis of the components of a sport program, and visualization of data to communicate sport concepts. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
SPMGT |
441 |
New |
–N/A– |
Leadership and Management in Sport Coaching 3 An exploration of the administrative functions and leadership responsibilities of athletic administrators in supervising coaches including how athletic administrators hire, train, support, and evaluate coaches. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Syllabus: |
1-27 |
|
STAT / DATA |
437 |
Revise |
High Dimensional Data Learning and Visualization 3 Course Prerequisite: STAT/DATA 435. Data visualization, metric-based clustering, probabilistic and metric-based classification, algebraic and probabilistic dimension reduction, scalable inferential methods, analysis of non-Euclidean data. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 437, DATA 437.) Typically offered Spring. |
High Dimensional Data Learning and Visualization 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: STAT/DATA 435. Data visualization, metric-based clustering, probabilistic and metric-based classification, algebraic and probabilistic dimension reduction, scalable inferential methods, analysis of non-Euclidean data. (Crosslisted course offered as STAT 437, DATA 437.) Typically offered Spring.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 6, 2026.
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 6, 2026.
The Deadline to submit course review feedback for this bulletin is March 6, 2026.
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Subject |
Course Number |
New Revise Drop |
Current |
Proposed |
Effective Date |
|
ART |
555 |
Revise |
Critical
Practices |
Critical Practices V 3-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 36 credits. Studio practice, critical analysis of the student’s own and others’ work, investigation of critical theory and visual culture through display and making art via a variety of disciplines. Typically offered Fall and Spring. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
Syllabus: https://wsu.instructure.com/courses/1907552/ assignments/syllabus |
8-26 |
|
NURS ADV |
528 |
New |
–N/A– |
Clinical Systems Leadership: Capstone 1 Course Prerequisite: NURS ADV 524; NURS ADV 525; NURS ADV 526. Practical application of advanced nursing competencies related to developing interventions that address performance gaps in healthcare organizations.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |
|
VET MED |
598 |
Revise |
Clinical
and Professional Skills |
Clinical and Professional Skills V 1 (1-4) – 4 (4-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: Veterinary Medicine student. Introduction to the practice of clinical veterinary medicine and surgery within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital including records, presentation and protocol. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, M, F grading.
Syllabus: |
8-26 |