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Programs Committee Minutes 9/2013 10 October 2013

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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE 9/2013 A meeting of the Programs Committee was held on Thursday 10 October 2013 at 9.30am via videoconference in Room 2.06, Bray Centre (N54) Nathan campus; Room 2.27, Information Services Building (L03) Logan campus and Room 1.04, The Chancellery (G34) Gold Coast campus.

Present: Apologies: Present by Invitation:

Assoc Prof Wendy Loughlin (Chair) Assoc Prof Jock MacLeod Beth Alderman

Ms Kathy Grgic Sharon Clifford (Secretary)

Prof Richard John

Prof Lorelle Frazer

Prof Nick Buys

Dr Rene Hexel

Assoc Prof Ray Tedman

Assoc Prof Don Lebler

Dr Peter Tatham

Ms Carolyn McDonald

Tristan Damen (Minute Secretary)

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MINUTES

1.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the 7/2013 (12 September) meeting were taken as read and confirmed.

SECTION A: RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS TO ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AND ITS SUB-COMMITTEES

2.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006125) 1422 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

2.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering (1422), as detailed in 2013/0006125, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

2.2 The School of Engineering proposes to introduce a new AQF level 8 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering to replace the existing Electronic and Computer Engineering major in the BEng.

2.3 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for entry to undergraduate programs will apply.

2.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed;

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- gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an

engineering practice environment (or a satisfactory alternative) during their degree studies.

For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,

Environment, Engineering and Technology; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - gain 10 credit points of Free choice electives; and - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an


2.5 In considering this proposal the following comments were made: - Transition arrangements are to be developed to allow for all continuing students in

the Bachelor of Engineering (1311) to transfer to the new program from 2015 and graduate with an AQF compliant award. These arrangements will be published in full on the Programs and Courses website for continuing cohorts.

- The degree requirements should be itemised to note core courses, listed and free choice electives.

- References to “4000 coded Listed Electives” should be changed to “Listed Electives”.

- The Committee indicated that only the best 30CP of listed electives in final year should be included in the calculation of the Honours Weighted Average.

- The Committee requested that the Bachelor of Engineering Technology exit point mentioned in Section 2.0 be included in Section 10.12 to inform students of the alternative to proceeding to receive an honours award by exiting with a 3-year qualification.

- In line with advice from Engineers Australia that professional accreditation needs to be sought for all the proposed new undergraduate engineering programs the proposal is to be amended accordingly. Programs Committee noted for the majority of programs this will take place in the next general round of accreditation in 2015, however for mechanical engineering it is expected to take place 2016.

- The Committee noted that the Griffith Experience course can be accommodated in the proposed structure.

- The Committee requested the School confirm with QIBT if accreditation for their Diploma of Engineering is being sought from TEQSA.

- The School is to confirm if the English Language Enhancement Course will displace or replace 1301BPS Physics 1A.

- The Learning Outcomes are to be strengthened to be more specific and aligned to the engineering discipline.

- Further administrative amendments are required to correct footnotes and course codes.

Resolution

2.6 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and

Computer Engineering (1422), subject to the Chair’s satisfaction with amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007196), for introduction in semester 1 2015.




- and that the program be accredited by the University for a period of 5 years up to December 2019.

3.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006126) 1423 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRONIC AND ENERGY ENGINEERING

3.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Energy Engineering (1423), as detailed in 2013/0006126, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

3.2 The School of Engineering proposes to introduce a new AQF level 8 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Energy Engineering to replace the existing Electronic and Energy Engineering major in the BEng.


3.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Energy Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an


For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Energy Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,







- The Committee requested the Bachelor of Engineering Technology exit point mentioned in Section 2.0 be included in Section 10.12 to inform students of the alternative to proceeding to receive an honours award by exiting with a 3-year qualification.





- In line with advice from Engineers Australia that professional accreditation needs to be sought for all the proposed new undergraduate engineering programs the proposal is to be amended accordingly. Programs Committee noted for the majority of programs this will take place in the next general round of accreditation in 2015, however for mechanical engineering it is expected to take place 2016






Resolution

3.6 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and

Energy Engineering (1423), subject to the Chair’s satisfaction with amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007197), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


4.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006127) 1424 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRONIC AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

4.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Biomedical Engineering (1424), as detailed in 2013/0006127, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

4.2 The School of Engineering proposes to introduce a new AQF level 8 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Biomedical Engineering to replace the existing Electronic and Biomedical Engineering major in the BEng.


4.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an


For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below:




- gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,



4.5 In considering this proposal the following comments were made:

- Transition arrangements are to be developed to allow for all continuing students in the Bachelor of Engineering (1310) to transfer to the new program from 2015 and graduate with an AQF compliant award. These arrangements will be published in full on the Programs and Courses website for continuing cohorts.








Resolution

4.6 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and

Biomedical Engineering (1424), subject to the Chair’s satisfaction with amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007198), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


5.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006128) 1425 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 5.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (1425), as detailed in 2013/0006089, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

5.2 The School of Engineering proposes to introduce a new AQF level 8 Bachelor of

Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering to replace the existing Electrical and Electronic Engineering major in the BEng.





5.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English

Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an


For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,












Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and

Electronic Engineering (1425), subject to the Chair’s satisfaction with amendments




as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007199), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


6.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006130) 1428 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 6.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Environmental Engineering (1428), as detailed in 2013/0006130, for introduction in semester 1 2015.


Engineering with Honours in Environmental Engineering to replace the existing Environmental major in the BEng.

6.3 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for entry to

undergraduate programs will apply.

6.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Environmental Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an


For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Environmental Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,




- The proposal does not specify academic admission requirements for entry to this program. Admission requirements for the existing BEng programs will apply for this new program as follows and are to be added to a revised proposal: - Prerequisites: English (4SA); Maths B (4SA) - Recommended: At least one of Physics, Chemistry or Maths C (4SA)








- In line with advice from Engineers Australia that Professional accreditation needs to be sought for all the proposed new undergraduate engineering programs the proposal is to be amended accordingly. Programs Committee noted for the majority of programs this will take place in the next general round of accreditation in 2015, however for mechanical engineering it is expected to take place 2016.



- The School is to confirm if the English Language Enhancement Course will displace or replace 1101BPS Chemistry 1A.



Resolution

6.6 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Environmental

Engineering (1428), subject to the Chair’s satisfaction with amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007200), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


7.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006131) 1426 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING 7.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering (1426), as detailed in 2013/0006131, for introduction in semester 1 2015.


Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering to replace the existing Mechatronic major in the BEng.



7.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an





For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,










- The School is to confirm if the English Language Enhancement Course will displace or replace 1007ENG Engineering Fundamentals.


- Further administrative amendments are required to correct footnotes, course notes and course codes.

Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronic



8.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006129) 1427 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN MICROELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 8.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a




Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Microelectronic Engineering (1427), as detailed in 2013/0006129, for introduction in semester 1 2015.


Engineering with Honours in Microelectronic Engineering to replace the existing Microelectronic major in the BEng.



8.4 For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Microelectronic Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as follows: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 20 credit points of free choice electives; - complete no more than 120CP of first year courses; - complete at least 60CP at final year level; - complete a minimum of 12 weeks (60 days) of approved experience in an


For International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course, to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Microelectronic Engineering, a student must acquire 320 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 300 credit points as prescribed; - gain 10 credit points for 5903LAL Language and Communication for Science,







- The Committee indicated that only the best 10CP of listed electives in third year and 10CP of listed electives in final year be included in the calculation of the Honours Weighted Average.











Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Microelectronic



9.0 ENG NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0006104)

5593 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 9.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Academic) Science,

Environment, Engineering and Technology Group (21 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Master of Environmental Engineering (5593), as detailed in 2013/0006104, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

9.2 The School of Engineering proposes to introduce a new AQF level 9 Master of

Environmental Engineering to replace the existing Environmental Engineering major in the Master of Engineering.

9.3 Admission to the Master of Environmental Engineering is based on:

Same Discipline - An approved degree in Engineering (AQF level 7 or 8). Applicants who apply with a

level 8 degree qualification will be granted 40CP advanced standing towards the program.

Different Discipline - An approved degree in a different discipline but related to an environmental field

(AQF level 7 or 8) with over 2 years relevant work experience.


9.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Environmental Engineering, a student must acquire

120 credit points as follows: - complete 100CP from the listed courses in Table A (See note 1a) - complete 20CP of research course in Table B


- Admission requirements are to be amended to reference qualification types instead of levels and to state the “2 years relevant work experience” is to be full-time equivalent.

- Paragraphs in Section 10.7 pertaining to work experience and the volume of learning should be moved to Section 2.0.

- Reference to INS Learning and Teaching and Academic Work Plans are to be updated to reflect current terminology in Section 6.0.

- Section 1.2 is to be amended to address why environment-related degrees are to be recognised as the same discipline as engineering.




Resolution

9.7 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Academic) Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group (21 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Master of Environmental Engineering (5593), subject to

amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007203), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


10.0 ENV NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006096)

5611 MASTER OF ENVIRONMENT 10.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Master of Environment (5611), as detailed in 2013/0006096, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

10.2 The Master of Environment suite of programs currently comprises the Master of

Environment (80CP), Master of Environment with Honours (120CP), Master of Environment Advanced (120CP), and Master of Environment Advanced with Honours (160CP). The 40CP Graduate Certificate in Environment currently shares courses with the Master of Environment. To comply with the new AQF guidelines all existing programs have been withdrawn and a single Master of Environment will be introduced.

10.3 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Environment, a student must:

- 80CP entry: Hold a bachelor with Honours degree in Environmental Science from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing OR

- 120CP entry: Hold a bachelor degree in Environmental Science from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing), with applicants normally having achieved a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (using a 7.0 scale) in the bachelor degree OR

- 160CP entry: Hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing), with applicants normally having achieved a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (using a 7.0 scale) in the bachelor degree.



10.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Environment (MEnv), a student must acquire 160 credit points as follows: - gain 40 credit points for the Foundation Program - gain 20 credit points for the core courses - gain 40 credit points for the prescribed courses of a major - gain 60 credit points for elective courses


- Admission requirements are to be amended to indicate how much advanced standing is afforded to specific admission pathways as opposed to referring to 80, 120 and 160CP entry.

- The Committee suggested the School consider offering a Graduate Certificate exit point based upon the identified 40CP of foundation courses within the program.

- The Committee noted since this is a new program proposal a marked-up program structure and transition arrangements for the current program are not required in the main part of the document, but this information is useful to identify how the program




has been restructured. It was recommended this marked up content be moved to the end of the document in an appendix.

- The Committee noted that the Sustainable Business major contains courses that the Griffith Business School has previously identified as leading to AQF Level 8 learning outcomes. The Committee agreed that in the context of an environment degree, business courses are deepening knowledge and thus contribute to AQF Level 9 learning outcomes.

Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Master of Environment (5611), subject to amendments

as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007204), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


11.0 ICT NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006105) 3220/3219 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5612/5613 MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (3220/3219) and to introduce the new Master of Information Technology (5612/5613), as detailed in 2013/0006105, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

11.2 The School of Information and Communication Technology has revised its suite of

postgraduate Information Technology programs to meet the strengthened AQF requirements changes to Griffith policies. It is proposed to withdraw the Master of Information Technology Professional and the Master of Information Technology with Honours and introduce a single 2 year 160CP Master of Information Technology offered at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses.

11.3 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology, a student must:

- 80CP entry: Hold a bachelor with Honours degree in Information Technology from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7 point scale or equivalent and the completion of a dissertation equivalent to 40CP OR

- 120CP entry: Hold a bachelor degree in Information Technology from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7 point scale or equivalent OR

- 160CP entry: Hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7 point scale or equivalent.



11.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Information Technology (MInfTech), a student must acquire 160 credit points as follows: - gain 40 credit points for Introductory Postgraduate courses - gain 20 credit points for the Core courses - gain 40 credit points for the prescribed courses of an Award major - gain 60 credit points for elective courses





- Admission requirements are to be amended to indicate how much advanced standing is afforded to specific admission pathways as opposed to referring to 80, 120 and 160CP entry.

- In response to a query about admission with a Bachelor Honours Degree to include a 40CP dissertation, the Dean (Learning and Teaching), SEET Group confirmed that applicants who had completed a 30CP dissertation (or equivalent) would be eligible for admission with 80CP of advanced standing, and the proposal is to be amended accordingly.

- The Committee requested clarification regarding the nomenclature of the Research in IT award major, noting specific wording would appear on testamurs for graduates who complete this award major: This student has completed this award with a major in Research in IT.

- Course lists are to be amended to clearly show the Graduate Certificate exit point as well as the courses for which advanced standing is afforded for each admissions pathway.

- Degree requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology exit point are to be included in Section 10.7, and separate degree requirements for the three Masters structures are to be provided.

- The Committee noted the School is proposing the Master of Information Technology be awarded ‘with Distinction’ to graduates who achieve a GPA of at least 6.0; this will be acknowledged on the testamur.

- The Committee noted since this is a new program proposal a marked-up program structure and transition arrangements for the existing programs are not required, however this information is useful to identify how the program has been restructured. It was requested the marked up content for the current 2013 structure be included as an appendix and also that the previous structures need to be included in the program withdrawal submissions.

- It is to be clearly noted in course lists where majors cannot be completed on the campus at which the degree is offered.

Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

(3220/3219) and to introduce a new Master of Information Technology (5612/5613), subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007205), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


12.0 BPS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE/PROGRAM REVIEW PROPOSAL (2013/0006133) 1348 BACHELOR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE (ADVANCED) 1350 BACHELOR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE 1418 BACHELOR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE WITH HONOURS 12.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (6 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) (1348), the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (1350) and to introduce the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours, as detailed in 2013/0006133, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

12.2 The School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences proposes changes to the above programs to incorporate some of the recommendations from the 2013 five yearly review of the programs and to ensure AQF compliance. The School proposes to withdraw the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) (1348) from offer from semester 1 2015 and replace this program with the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours, with a Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (1350) exit point on successful completion of 3 years of




study. A withdrawal submission will be prepared for program Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) before the end of 2013.

12.3 The new program Bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours will be a 4 year

concurrent Honours program (AQF level 8). Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours. To progress to the 4th (Honours) year of the program students will be required to have achieved a GPA of at least 5.0 for the first three years of study within the program. Students not meeting this minimum GPA requirement will be transferred to the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (1350) and will graduate with that award at AQF level 7. This requirement will be clearly stated in the degree requirements. Further details of the changes are contained within the submission.


- The Committee noted the implementation plan for the five year review of the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science Advanced program.

- The Committee noted the Learning Outcomes for Level 7 contained enough detail but requested the Learning Outcomes for Level 8 be strengthened and contain outcomes specific to the discipline.

Resolution


and Technology Group Board (6 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) (1348), the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (1350) and to introduce the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours, subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007206), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

13.0 BPS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL

1028 BACHELOR OF AVIATION (2013/0006134) 1367 BACHELOR OF AVIATION MANAGEMENT (2013/0006135) 13.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Aviation (1028), as detailed in 2013/0006134, and the Bachelor of Aviation Management (1367), as detailed in 2013/0006135, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

13.2 The School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences proposes changes to the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation Management to ensure the programs are AQF compliant.

13.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAvnMgt), a student must

acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: Management Stream - gain 120 credit points of advanced standing - gain 70 credit points for courses as prescribed for the Management Stream - gain 50 credit points for listed elective courses - gain a maximum of 100 credit points at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points at third year level

Training Stream - gain 120 credit points of advanced standing - gain 70 credit points for courses as prescribed for the Training Stream - gain 50 credit points for listed elective courses - gain a maximum of 100 credit points at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points at third year level

13.4 In considering these proposals the following comments were made:




- The Committee noted a submission for the Graduate Diploma of Flight Management will be considered at a subsequent meeting and the volume of learning for flight training and the accelerated second year of the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot stream), along with recognition for prior learning (RPL) is considered to be adequate preparation for the study of an AQF Level 8 qualification.

- Degree Requirements are to be inserted into Section 10.11 of the Bachelor of Aviation proposal.

- In the Bachelor of Aviation Section 10.15 Program Structure is to be amended as follows: - A transition structure for the Pilot Stream is to be supplied for the 2012 cohort. - The “Approved Elective” should be changed to a listed elective. The School of

Biomolecular and Physical Sciences is to supply a list of electives. - References to “streams” are to be replaced with majors. - Editorial amendments are also required.

- In the Bachelor of Aviation Management the following amendments are required: - References to “streams” are to be replaced with majors. - A list of listed electives is to be supplied. - Degree requirements to show that a maximum of 10CP can be completed at

first year level. - The requirement to complete the English Language Enhancement course is to

be noted in the degree requirements and included in the program structure.

Resolution

13.5 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposals for changes to the Bachelor of Aviation (1028), subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007207), and the Bachelor of Aviation Management (1367), subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007208), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

14.0 BPS PROGRAM REVIEW / MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006136) 1264 BACHELOR OF FORENSIC SCIENCE

14.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Forensic Science (1264), as detailed in 2013/0006136, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

14.2 The School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences proposes changes to the Bachelor of Forensic Science to incorporate some of the recommendations from the five year review of the program. Further details of the changes are contained within the submission.

14.3 Programs Committee noted the proposal does not specify prerequisites for admission to this

program, however the English language requirements have been increased.

14.4 The English language admission requirements for entry to this postgraduate program is higher than the standard for postgraduate programs, as follows: - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of

less than 6.5 - OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL - OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22) - OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by GELI or ISLPR

Language Services only) - OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

(CPE) - OR a minimum score of 68 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic).




14.5 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Forensic Science (BForSc), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 130 credit points for the prescribed first, second and third year core courses - successfully complete one of the following majors:

o either the Forensic Chemistry major ( 110 credit points) comprising: 90 credit points for the core courses 20 credit points from the listed elective courses

o or the Forensic Molecular Biology major (110 credit points) comprising: 80 credit points for the core courses 30 credit points from the listed elective courses

- successfully complete all the requirements for first and second year in the degree structure for the Bachelor of Forensic Science before proceeding to the third year of the program

- successfully complete the following required courses for the purposes of eligibility to continue in the program: o 1008BPS Principles of Forensic Investigation AND o 2020BPS Forensic Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Systems AND o 2103BPS Organic Chemistry OR o 2007BPS Human Anatomy

- no more than 100 credit points at first year level and - at least 60 credit points at third year level.


- The Committee noted the implementation plan for the five year review of the Bachelor of Forensic Science program.

- The Committee noted that as a consequence of the changes to the Forensic Chemistry major, an application will be made to the Royal Chemical Institute for accreditation of the revised program in 2014.

- Section 10.7 Admission Requirements is to be amended to retain the information about the Griffith Academic English Direct Entry Program.

- Course lists are to be amended to clearly demonstrate where 5CP courses are being replaced by 10CP courses.

- Course lists for cohorts commencing prior to 2013 are to be included in the revised submission.

- The Committee noted the requirement for an IELTS of 7.0 for admission to this program.

Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Forensic Science (1264), subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007209), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

15.0 ENV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0006137)

1328 BACHELOR OF MARINE SCIENCE 15.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Science, Environment, Engineering

and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Marine Science (1328), as detailed in 2013/0006137, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

15.2 The School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences proposes changes to the Bachelor of Marine Science. Further details of the changes are contained within the submission.

15.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Marine Science (BMarineSc), a student must

acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below:




For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course - gain 80CP for first year prescribed courses; and - gain 160CP for second and third year courses made up of:

o 60 credit points of prescribed courses o 60 credit points of courses as prescribed for chosen major o 20 credit points Free choice electives o 20 credit points of a capstone course

- complete no more than 100 credit points of courses at Year 1 level - complete at least 60 credit points of courses at Year 3 level

For Domestic and those International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course - complete 80 credit points for first year prescribed courses - complete 10 credit points for the English Language Enhancement (ELE) course

5903LAL Language and Communication for Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology

- complete 150CP for second and third year courses made up of: o 60 credit points of prescribed courses o 60 credit points of courses as prescribed for the chosen major o 10 credit points of Free choice electives

- 20 credit points for the capstone coursecomplete no more than 100 credit points of courses at Year 1 level

- complete at least 60 credit points of courses at Year 3 level

15.4 In considering this proposal the following comments were made: - Section 10.11 includes two sets of degree requirements for students that are not

required to complete the English Language Enhancement course with differing totals of core courses and free choice electives. The School is asked to clarify which set is correct and replace references to “prescribed courses’ with “core courses”.

- The Committee requested confirmation that the changes would not affect cohorts commencing prior to 2014. Transition structures are to be included in the revised submission if any prior cohorts are affected.

- Other editorial amendments are required, including removal of the Program Learning Outcomes for AQF levels 8 and 9.

Resolution


and Technology Group Board (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Marine Science (1328), subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007210), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

16.0 EDN NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005461)

5608 MASTER OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (RESEARCH) 16.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Arts, Education and Law Group Board

(26 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a new Master of Education and Professional Studies (Research) (5608), as detailed in 2013/0005461, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

16.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposes to introduce an 80CP AQF compliant Master of Education and Professional Studies (Research) program that consists of two core research courses and a 60CP dissertation. This program has been developed to replace the research component in the Masters Coursework programs in the School of Education and Professional Studies.




16.3 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education and Professional Studies (Research) an applicant must hold: - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Honours degree in a related

discipline.

16.4 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for entry to higher degree research programs will apply.

16.5 To be eligible for the award of Master of Education and Professional Studies (Research), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 10CP for 7017EDN Introduction to Research Methods

OR - gain 10CP for 7022EDN Special Methods in Research - gain 10CP for 7023EDN Designing Your Research Dissertation - gain 60CP for the Dissertation courses.


- The Committee noted the qualification does not lead to teacher registration. - Section 10.7 Admission Requirements requires minor editorial changes including

removing reference to CIA World Factbook to reflect changes to the Higher Degree Research policy.

- The Committee noted the program meets the requirements for a Higher Degree Research program.

Resolution

16.7 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Arts, Education and Law Group Board

(26 September 2013), resolved to recommend to the Board of Graduate Research: - the proposal to introduce a Master of Education and Professional Studies

(Research) (5608), subject to amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/7177), for introduction in semester 1 2015

- and that this program be accredited by the University for a period of 5 years up to December 2019.

16.8 Subsequent to the meeting, the School of Education and Professional Studies confirmed

they will be seeking funding from the Australian Government’s Research Training Scheme (RTS) for this program, and the submission is to be considered by the Board of Graduate Research.

17.0 QCM NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005464) 5602 MASTER OF MUSIC (RESEARCH)

17.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Arts, Education and Law Group Board (26 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a new Master of Music (Research) (5602), as detailed in 2013/0005464, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

17.2 The Queensland Conservatorium proposes to introduce a new Master of Music (Research) program to replace the current program for the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) student cohort. The proposed program will also enable the incorporation of enrolments from the Southbank Master of Music Program (5299), which will be withdrawn. Proposed changes to the program include: - Reduce credit points from 160 to 120, as per the AQF specifications for Level 9

Masters (Research) programs - Reconfigure program to retain a 66% research dissertation, in line with requirements

for HDR programs - Allow admission for students with a level 7 same-discipline degree without the

previously stipulated requirement of an Hons IIB (or above) qualification - Additional changes to the description and design of the program are contained in the

submission.




17.3 Admission to the Master of Music (Research) will be based on the following: Students will be admitted on the basis of an audition, interview and/or folio of creative works. Admission as a candidate to the Master of Music (Research) will be contingent on applicants holding: - a Bachelor of Music degree or - an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution

Consideration may also be given to graduates of accredited three-year diploma programs in an appropriate area of study and an accredited postgraduate diploma program in music with appropriate professional experience. Potential candidates may be asked to attend an additional interview and/or submit evidence of written scholarly work.

17.4 To be eligible for the award of Master of Music (MMus), a student must acquire 120 credit points as specified below: - Gain 10 credit points for 7104QCM Practice-Based Music Research - Gain 20 credit points for 7004QCM Artistic Research Preparation - Gain 10 credit points for 7240QCM Approved Practice OR 10 credit points for a

postgraduate Music elective - Gain 80CP for the Music Production and Presentation dissertation courses.

17.5 In considering this proposal the following comments were made: - The Committee noted that the program can be completed in one year as students

have the option to complete 7399QCM Music Production and Preparation in Summer Semester.

- The Committee requested clarification regarding the possible additional requirement of an interview or submission of written scholarly work. Members were advised that ANAM applicants often apply for admission on the basis of performance-based diplomas of three year’s duration and the Conservatorium uses this requirement to ensure that applicants have sufficient academic skills to complete the program.

- The Committee noted this is a new program proposal however the marked-up program structure demonstrates how the program has changed. Transition arrangements for the current program are to be provided with the program withdrawal proposal for the existing program.

Resolution

17.6 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Arts, Education and Law Group Board (26 September 2013), resolved to recommend to the Board of Graduate Research: - the proposal to introduce a new Master of Music (Research) (5602), subject to

amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007175), for introduction in semester 1 2014


18.0 CCJ NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005476) 3154 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH 5416 MASTER OF FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH

18.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (26 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (3154), and Master of Forensic Mental Health (5416), as detailed in 2013/0005476, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

18.2 The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice proposes changes to the structure and admission requirements of the current suite of Forensic Mental Health programs to comply with the strengthened AQF. Within the new program structures, students with a Graduate Certificate of Criminology and Criminal Justice will not be granted advanced standing into the Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice.




18.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health program, applicants must have either: - A recognised undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution; or - Fulfill the following alternative admission criteria: In selected circumstances,

applicants without a recognised undergraduate degree may apply for entry based on their work experience in a forensic mental health related field. In these circumstances, the applicant must supply evidence of relevant professional registration or vocational experience in a forensic mental health related field. Such applicants, who will normally have worked relevant positions for a minimum of 5 years, will be required to provide references from their employers supporting their application for admission and attesting to their ability to complete the program. In these cases, the Program Convenor will make the final decision and must be satisfied as to the applicant's ability to complete such a course of study.

18.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Forensic Mental Health program, applicants

must: - hold a three-year bachelor degree in a related field (Psychology, Nursing,

Criminology, Social Work or other mental health-related discipline) from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale) OR

- hold a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).

18.5 The English language admission requirements for entry to these postgraduate programs are

higher than the standard for postgraduate programs, as follows: - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less

than 6.5 - OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL - OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22) - OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by GELI or ISLPR

Language Services only) - OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English


18.6 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health

(GCertForMentH) a student a student enrolling directly into the Graduate Certificate program must gain 40 credit points for the prescribed courses.

18.7 To be eligible for the award of Master of Forensic Mental Health (MForMentH) a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 90 credit points for the core courses - gain 30 credit points for the elective courses.


- The award abbreviations listed in the submission are to be corrected. - Section 2.0 is to be amended to note that the fields of psychology, nursing,

criminology, social work and other mental health-related disciplines are considered as the ‘same discipline’ for the purposes of admission into the Master of Forensic Mental Health.

- The degree requirements are to be amended to remove references to the Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

- The Committee noted the programs are offered online and therefore are only available international students studying in their home country or those in Australia on other than a Student visa.

- The Committee noted the requirement for an IELTS of 7.0 for admission to this program.

- The Committee noted the program is currently undergoing review.




Resolution

18.9 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (26 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health

(3154), and Master of Forensic Mental Health (5416), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007174), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


19.0 EDN MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005473) 3223 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUSLAN STUDIES 19.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and

Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (27 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Auslan Studies (3223), as detailed in 2013/0005473, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

19.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies has previously delivered this program, for Education Queensland on a contract basis to two cohorts of students commencing Semester 2, 2007 and Semester 1, 2009. Both of these offerings were established in response to a request from the then Department of Education and the Arts. Following satisfaction with both previous program offerings, the Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) has again approached Griffith University to provide the program under contract to DETE staff.

19.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Auslan Studies, applicants will be

teachers selected by the Department of Education, Training and Employment (Qld), in consultation with the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University.

19.4 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Auslan Studies (GCertAuslanSt) a

student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed.

19.5 Programs Committee noted funding for each semester including staffing, IT charges, communications costs, course development costs and course delivery costs is covered in a two-year budget within the contract between the School of Education and Professional Studies and DETE.

19.6 In considering the proposal the Committee requested the admission requirements be further

clarified.

Resolution

19.7 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (27 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Auslan Studies (3223), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007172), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

20.0 GFS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005471)

1338 BACHELOR OF GAMES DESIGN 20.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and

Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (24 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Games Design (1338), as detailed in 2013/0005471, for implementation in semester 1 2014.




20.2 The Griffith Film School proposes changes to the Bachelor of Games Design to ensure compliance with the strengthened AQF and to maintain industry relevance and competitiveness. The proposed changes to the program include the introduction of five award majors: Player Experience, CGI, Art Direction, Character Animating and Game Audio, which has resulted in changes to the program structure, degree requirements and an increase in free choice electives.

20.3 To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Games Design (BGamesDes), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course - gain 100 credit points for the core courses - gain 80 credit points for the award major - gain 60 credit points of electives, of which no more than 40 credit points can be at

first year level - gain no more than 100 credit points at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points at third year level

For Domestic and those International students required to complete the English Language Enhancement course - gain 100 credit points for the core courses including the English Language

Enhancement course 5904LAL Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences

- Complete 5904LAL Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences in place of the first year course 1114GFS Reading the Moving Image

- gain 80 credit points for the award major - gain 60 credit points of electives, of which no than 40 credit points can be at first

year level - gain no more than 100 credit points at first year level - gain a minimum of 60 credit points at third year level

20.4 In considering this proposal the following comments were made: - Section 2.0 is to be amended to indicate the content of 3128GFS Games Portfolio

will be specific to the major each student will undertake. - Reference to character animation and character animating is to be amended as a

result of changes to the Bachelor of Animation submission approved at the 8/2013 (26 September) meeting of Programs Committee.

- The Committee requested confirmation that students commencing prior to 2014 could not complete award majors, and if required to amend the submission.

- Transition structures are required for cohorts commencing prior to 2014. - Degree requirements to be amended to remove redundant references to first year

level courses. - A list of course equivalencies for prior student cohorts is to be provided.

Resolution

20.5 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (24 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Games Design (1338), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007211), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

21.0 GBS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005589) 3057 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS 5610 MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS 21.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and

Teaching) Griffith Business School (26 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (3057), and to introduce a new


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Master of Information Systems (5610), as detailed in 2013/0005589, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

21.2 The Griffith Business School proposes to introduce a new revised 120 credit point Master of

Information Systems to replace the current 80 credit point program to ensure AQF compliance. The 80CP Master of Information Systems (5188) and the Master of Information Systems with Honours will be withdrawn to new students from 1/2015 because they are not AQF compliant. The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems has been revised and will remain embedded within the Masters program.

21.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems a student

must: - hold a bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or

another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale), or

- hold a non-related bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) plus a minimum of two years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a related field, or

- have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a related field.

21.4 To be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Systems a student must: - hold a bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or

another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale), or

- hold a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, or equivalent Level 8 qualification in a related field, from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale). These students may be eligible for up to 40CP Advanced Standing as determined by the Program Director.

21.5 The University’s standard minimum English language requirements for entry to postgraduate programs will apply.

21.6 To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (GCertInfSys) a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 40 credit points of prescribed core courses.

21.7 To be eligible for the award of Master of Information Systems (MInfSys) a student must acquire 120 credit points as described below: - gain 100 credit points from the prescribed core courses; - gain 20 credit points from the listed elective courses.

Advanced standing To be eligible for the award of Master of Information Systems (MInfSys), a student admitted with Advanced Standing must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 60 credit points from the prescribed core courses; - gain 20 credit points from the listed elective courses.


- The degree requirements to be amended to indicate students admitted with advanced standing will complete an 80CP award.

- The Committee noted this is a new program proposal however the marked-up program structure demonstrates how the program has changed. Transition arrangements for the current program are to be provided with the program withdrawal proposal for the existing program.




Resolution

21.9 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Griffith Business School (26 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (3057),

and to introduce a new Master of Information Systems (5610), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007171), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


22.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS

3289 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACUTE CARE NURSING (2013/0005897) 5596 MASTER OF ACUTE CARE NURSING (2013/0005902) 22.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September

2013), considered the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (3289), as detailed in 2013/0005897, and a Master of Acute Care Nursing (5596), as detailed in 2013/0005902, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

22.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery currently offers the Master of Nursing (5570) and the Master of Nursing with Honours (5571) with three specialty strands: Acute Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and Emergency Nursing. Due to the program changes required to achieve AQF compliance and the importance of offering programs that meet industry needs, the School of Nursing and Midwifery will separate the Master of Nursing (5570) into three degree programs, namely the Master of Acute Care Nursing, the Master of Critical Care Nursing and the Master of Emergency Nursing.

22.3 The School also proposed to introduce three separate Graduate Certificates to replace the

previous Graduate Certificates for each strand of the Master of Nursing, namely the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing, the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing and the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing. Programs Committee has previously approved the withdrawal of the Master of Nursing (5570) and the Master of Nursing with Honours (5571) effective Semester 1, 2015.

22.4 Eligibility for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is based on: Domestic and International students All applicants seeking to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing must hold: - A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. - Hold a current or temporary, unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (or for International students - in their country of origin).

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has instituted a Recognition of Professional Experience (RPE) procedure for registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate qualification. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate eligibility requirements. The School of Nursing and Midwifery will determine eligibility for admission into the requested program based on application, curriculum vitae and referee reports. RPE application forms are available from a Griffith Student Centre.

22.5 Eligibility for admission to the Master of Acute Care Nursing is based on: Domestic and International students All applicants seeking to undertake a Master of Acute Care Nursing must hold: - A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution and

a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 and above. - OR A Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from Griffith University. Students

will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program.




- Hold a current or temporary, unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (or for International students - in their country of origin).

22.6 The English language admission requirements for entry to these postgraduate programs are higher than the standard for postgraduate programs, as follows: - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less




22.7 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (GCertAcuteCareN), a student must gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses

22.8 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Acute Care Nursing (MAcuteCareN), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Coursework - Gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course

Coursework - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Acute Care

Nursing at Griffith University - Gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course

Dissertation - Gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course and 10 credit points for

8036NRS Advanced Clinical Decision-making and Practice in Acute Care Nursing OR

- gain 20 credit points for research elective courses - Gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses

Dissertation - Advanced standing

- Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Acute Care Nursing at Griffith University

- Gain 20 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course and 10 credit points for

8036NRS Advanced Clinical Decision-making and Practice in Acute Care Nursing OR

- gain 20 credit points for research elective courses - Gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses

22.9 In considering these proposals the following comments were made: - Appendix A: Communication Plan is to be amended to remove make reference to

‘exit’ and transfer rather than “downgrade” and “upgrade””. - Degree requirements are to be amended to indicate students admitted to the

masters degree with advanced standing will complete an 80CP award.

Resolution




22.10 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (3289),

subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007158), and a Master of Acute Care Nursing (5596), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007159), for introduction in semester 1 2015.

- and that these programs be accredited by the University for a period of 5 years up to December 2019.

23.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS 3290 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING (2013/0005898) 5597 MASTER OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING (2013/0005903)

23.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), considered the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (3290), as detailed in 2013/0005898, and a Master of Critical Care Nursing (5597), as detailed in 2013/0005903, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

23.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery currently offers the Master of Nursing (5570) and the Master of Nursing with Honours (5571) with three specialty strands: Acute Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and Emergency Nursing. Due to the program changes required to achieve AQF compliance and the importance of offering programs that meets industry needs, the School of Nursing and Midwifery will separate the Master of Nursing (5570) into three programs namely, the Master of Acute Care Nursing, the Master of Critical Care Nursing and the Master of Emergency Nursing.

23.3 The School also proposed to introduce three separate Graduate Certificates to replace the previous Graduate Certificates for each strand of the Master of Nursing, namely the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing, the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing and the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing. Programs Committee have previously approved the withdrawal of the Master of Nursing (5570) and the Master of Nursing with Honours (5571) effective Semester 1, 2015.

23.4 All applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing must hold: - A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. - Hold a current or temporary, unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). - Be employed as a registered nurse in a critical care unit for a minimum of two days

per week.


23.5 All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Critical Care Nursing must hold: - A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution and

a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 and above. - OR A Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from Griffith University. Students


- Hold a current or temporary, unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

- Be employed as a registered nurse in a critical care unit for a minimum of two days per week.








23.7 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (GCertCritCareN), a student must gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses.

23.8 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Critical Care Nursing (MCritCareN), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Coursework - Gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course

Coursework - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Critical

Care Nursing at Griffith University - Gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course


8037NRS Quality and Safety in Critical Care or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses

- Gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses Dissertation - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Critical

Care Nursing at Griffith University - Gain 20 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course and 10 credit points for

8037NRS Quality and Safety in Critical Care or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses

- Gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses




Resolution

23.10 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing

(3290), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007160), and a Master of Critical Care Nursing (5597), subject to the




amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007161), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


24.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS 3291 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY NURSING (2013/0005899) 5598 MASTER OF EMERGENCY NURSING (2013/0005904) 24.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September

2013), considered the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing (3291), as detailed in 2013/0005899, and a Master of Emergency Nursing (5598), as detailed in 2013/0005904, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

24.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery currently offers the Master of Nursing (5570) and the Master of Nursing with Honours (5571) with three specialty strands: Acute Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and Emergency Nursing. Due to the program changes required to achieve AQF compliance and the importance of offering programs that meets industry needs, the School of Nursing and Midwifery will separate the Master of Nursing (5570) into three degree programs namely, the Master of Acute Care Nursing, the Master of Critical Care Nursing and the Master of Emergency Nursing.

24.3 The School also proposed to introduce three separate Graduate Certificates to replace the

previous Graduate Certificates for each strand of the Master of Nursing, namely the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing, the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing and the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing. Programs Committee have previously approved the withdrawal of the Master of Nursing (5570) and the Master of Nursing with Honours (5571) effective Semester 1, 2015.

24.4 All applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing must hold: - A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. - Hold a current or temporary, unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). - Be employed as a registered nurse in an emergency department for a minimum of

two days per week. The School of Nursing and Midwifery has instituted a Recognition of Professional Experience (RPE) procedure for registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate qualification. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate eligibility requirements. The School of Nursing and Midwifery will determine eligibility for admission into the requested program based on application, curriculum vitae and referee reports. RPE application forms are available from a Griffith Student Centre.

24.5 All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Emergency Nursing must hold: - A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution and

a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 and above. - OR A Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing from Griffith University. Students


- Hold a current or temporary, unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

- Be employed as a registered nurse in an emergency department for a minimum of two days per week.

24.6 The English language admission requirements for entry to these postgraduate programs are

higher than the standard for postgraduate programs, as follows: - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less

than 7.0




- OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL - OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22) - OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by GELI or ISLPR



24.7 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

(GCertEmergN), a student must gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses.

24.8 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Emergency Nursing (MEmergN), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Coursework

- Gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course

Coursework - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Emergency

Nursing at Griffith University - Gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course


8038NRS Disaster and Pandemic Management in Emergency Nursing or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses

- Gain 40 credit points for the dissertation courses Dissertation - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Emergency

Nursing at Griffith University - Gain 20 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course and 10 credit points for

8038NRS Disaster and Pandemic Management in Emergency Nursing or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses





Resolution

24.10 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing (3291),

subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007162), and a Master of Emergency Nursing (5598), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007163), for introduction in semester 1 2015.





25.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS 3292 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (2013/0005900) 5599 MASTER OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (2013/0005905)

25.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), considered the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education (3292), as detailed in 2013/0005900, and a Master of Health Professional Education (5599), as detailed in 2013/0005905, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

25.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery currently offers the Master of Health Practice (5568) and the Master of Health Practice with Honours (5569) with two specialty strands; Health Professional Education and Infection Prevention and Control. Due to the program changes required to achieve AQF 2015 compliance and the importance of offering a program that meets industry needs, the School of Nursing and Midwifery will separate the Master of Health Practice (5568) into two degree programs, namely the Master of Health Professional Education and the Master of Infection Prevention and Control.

25.3 The School also proposed to introduce two separate Graduate Certificates to replace the previous Graduate Certificates for each strand of the Master of Health Practice, namely the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education and the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education. Programs Committee have previously approved the withdrawal of the Master of Health Practice (5568) and the Master of Health Practice with Honours (5569) programs, effective Semester 1, 2015.

25.4 All applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education must hold: - A Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline (professional health practice discipline)

from a recognised tertiary institution. - AND Be a health or human services professional engaged in, or about to commence

engagement in, clinical practice or field education.


25.5 All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Health Professional Education must hold: - A Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline (professional health practice discipline)

with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 and above from a recognised tertiary institution.

- OR A Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education from Griffith University. Students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program.

- Applicants should be registered, or eligible for registration, with their appropriate registering body.

- It is recommended that applicants have completed at least one year of full time or equivalent post-registration experience in their professional area.



Language Services only)




- OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

- OR a minimum score of 68 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic).

25.7 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education (GCertHProfEd), a student must gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses.

25.8 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Health Professional Education (MHProfEd), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:

Coursework - Gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course

Coursework - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Health

Professional Education at Griffith University - Gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course


8039NRS Contemporary Issues in Health Professional Education or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses


Dissertation - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Health

Professional Education at Griffith University - Gain 20 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course and 10 credit points for

8039NRS Contemporary Issues in Health Professional Education or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses





Resolution

25.10 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Health Professional

Education (3292), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007164), and a Master of Health Professional Education (5599), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007165), for introduction in semester 1 2015.





26.0 NRS NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSALS 3293 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (2013/0005901) 5600 MASTER OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (2013/0005906)

26.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), considered the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (3293), as detailed in 2013/0005901, and a Master of Infection Prevention and Control (5600), as detailed in 2013/0005906, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

26.2 The School of Nursing and Midwifery currently offers the Master of Health Practice (5568) and the Master of Health Practice with Honours (5569) with two specialty strands; Health Professional Education and Infection Prevention and Control. Due to the program changes required to achieve AQF 2015 compliance and the importance of offering a program that meets industry needs, the School of Nursing and Midwifery will separate the Master of Health Practice (5568) into two degree programs, namely the Master of Health Professional Education and the Master of Infection Prevention and Control.

26.3 The School also proposed to introduce two separate Graduate Certificates to replace the previous Graduate Certificates for each strand of the Master of Health Practice, namely the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education and the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education. Programs Committee have previously approved the withdrawal of the Master of Health Practice (5568) and the Master of Health Practice with Honours (5569) programs, effective Semester 1, 2015.

26.4 Eligibility for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control is based on: Domestic and International students All applicants seeking to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control must hold a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline (health, medical, nursing or scientific), from a recognised higher education institution.

26.5 The School of Nursing and Midwifery has instituted a Recognition of Professional Experience (RPE) procedure for registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate qualification. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate eligibility requirements. The School of Nursing and Midwifery will determine eligibility for admission into the requested program based on application, curriculum vitae and referee reports. RPE application forms are available from a Griffith Student Centre.

26.6 Eligibility for admission to the Master of Infection Prevention and Control is based on: All applicants seeking to undertake a Master of Infection Prevention and Control must hold: - A Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline (health, medical, nursing or scientific),

from a recognised higher education institution and a Grade Point Average of 5 and above.

- OR A Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control from Griffith University. Students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program.


26.8 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (GCertInfecPreventionCnt), a student must gain 40 credit points for prescribed core courses.

26.9 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Infection Prevention and Control (MInfecPreventionCnt), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Coursework

- Gain 100 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course




Coursework - Advanced standing - Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Infection

Prevention and Control at Griffith University - Gain 60 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course - Gain 10 credit points for the listed elective course


8040NRS Special Issues in Infection Prevention and Control within the Global Health Context or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses


Dissertation - Advanced standing

- Successfully complete the 40 credit points for the Graduate Certificate of Infection Prevention and Control at Griffith University

- Gain 20 credit points for prescribed core courses - Gain 10 credit points for the research elective course and 10 credit points for

8040NRS Special Issues in Infection Prevention and Control within the Global Health Context or gain 20 credit points for research elective courses




masters degree with advanced standing will complete an 80CP award. Resolution

26.11 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposals to introduce a new Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and

Control (3293), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007166), and a Master of Infection Prevention and Control (5600), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007167), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


27.0 DOH NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005919) 4170 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IN PROSTHETICS (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5607 MASTER OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IN PROSTHETICS

27.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (18 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Diploma of Dental Technology in Prosthetics (Exit Point Only) (4170) and a Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics (5607), as detailed in 2013/0005919, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

27.2 The School of Dentistry and Oral Health proposed to introduce a new Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics which is AQF compliant by increasing the volume of learning and adding an applied research component; it is also proposed to introduce a Graduate Diploma exit point.

27.3 For admission to the Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics program, an applicant must: - Hold a bachelor degree in Dental Technology from a recognised University; OR - Hold a bachelor degree and an approved Dental Technology qualification;




AND - Hold documented evidence of the completion of Anatomy, Microbiology, Pathology

and Research Methodologies courses in the bachelor degree; - Pass a written exam and interview which may be conducted by distance in an

agent's office. - Students may also be required to sit a practical technical examination.

In addition to meeting these admission requirements, selection for admission will also include: - demonstration of English proficiency - demonstration of English language proficiency

is required before an applicant will be invited to an interview and - the evaluation of results from previous tertiary studies, work experience (where

relevant) and comments provided by referees




(CPE). - Applicants should also be aware that minimum language requirements to register as

a Dental Prosthetist with the Dental Board of Australia. Applicants should consult the board’s web site for the most up to date information on language requirements for registration. http://www.dentalboard.gov.au/.

27.5 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics, a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 70CP for core courses; - gain 10CP 6002HLS Quantitative Research; and - gain 40CP for the dissertation.

27.6 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Dental Technology in Prosthetics (Exit Point Only), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: Coursework - gain 70CP for core courses; and - gain 10CP for a listed elective.

27.7 In considering this proposal the following comments were made: - The Knowledge and Skills section of the learning outcomes template for the Masters

program is to be strengthened to include references to the research component. - Admission requirements are to be revised to ensure the relationship between each

requirement is clear. - Degree requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Dental Technology in Prosthetics

are to be revised to show that students can complete 6002HLS Quantitative Research or a listed elective.

- The Committee noted the Graduate Diploma is an independent qualification which is specifically recognised by the dentistry profession. The Committee also noted the volume of learning is smaller and the research component is not included in the Graduate Diploma as compared to the Masters and thus the balance of learning for the Graduate Diploma exit point is justified for this professionally accredited Graduate Diploma of Dental Technology in Prosthetics, and does not set a precedent for other postgraduate programs.

Resolution




27.8 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (18 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a new Graduate Diploma of Dental Technology in

Prosthetics (Exit Point Only) (4170) and Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics (5607), subject to the Chair’s satisfaction with amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007169), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


28.0 PSY MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005931) 1013 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS/BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE 28.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and

Teaching) Health Group (25 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science (1013), as detailed in 2013/0005931, for implementation in semester 1 2015.

28.2 The School of Applied Psychology seeks to change the program title to remove “Human Resource Management” from the Business component of the award title to ensure AQF compliance.

28.3 The removal of award majors from the award title of the Bachelor of Business component of the program was approved at the 6/2013 Programs Committee.

Resolution

28.4 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (25 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science (1013), as detailed in 2013/0005931, for implementation in semester 1 2015.

29.0 PBH MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005930) 1386 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

29.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (20 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Health (1386), as detailed in 2013/0005930, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

29.2 The School of Public Health proposed changes to the new Bachelor of Environmental Health program as it did not attract a sufficient number of applicants to have an intake in Semester 1, 2013. In consultation with the SEET Group, the School of Public Health has developed a revised structure for the program to be implemented for the first intake of students in Semester 1, 2014. The integration of existing SEET courses have resulted in additional Environmental Health content throughout the program.

29.3 To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Environmental Health (BEnvH), a student must acquire 240 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 240 credit points for first, second and third year core courses including: - 20 credit points for free choice electives; and - a maximum of 100 credit points of first year courses; and - a minimum of 60 credit points of final year courses. .

29.4 In considering this proposal the Committee noted: - Section 10.1 is to be revised to include the currently approved overview information. - As the Bachelor of Environmental Health is a new program, the Committee advised

that transition arrangements were not required to be included in Section 4.0.




Resolution

29.5 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Health (1386), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007178), for implementation in semester 1 2014.

30.0 DOH NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005924) 5609 DOCTOR OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY IN PERIODONTOLOGY

30.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (20 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a new Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology (1386), as detailed in 2013/0005924, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

30.2 The School of Dentistry and Oral Health currently offers the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (6018) which is not AQF compliant, as the award specialisation of Periodontology is not contained in the program title. The School propose to change the program title to the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology. The admission requirements, degree requirements and program structure for the new program will remain the same as the existing offering.

30.3 The School also proposed to suspend intake into the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (6018) for semester 1 2014.

30.4 In considering this proposal the following comments were made: - The Chair is to consult with the Deputy Academic Registrar to ensure the award title

complies with University policy. Subsequent to the meeting the proposed award title was confirmed.

- Section 10.14 Professional Recognition is to be amended to remove the statement regarding the Dental Board of Australia’s English language requirements for the purpose of registration.

Resolution

30.5 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a new Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology (1386),

subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007168), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


31.0 DOH MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005925) 5557 MASTER OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY

31.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (20 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Master of Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry (5557), as detailed in 2013/0005925, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

31.2 The School of Dentistry and Oral Health proposed changes to the program to ensure AQF compliance. The proposal contains justification for the reduced volume of learning which includes a change to admission requirements and clarification of the research component within the program.

31.3 For admission to the Master of Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry program, an applicant

must:




- hold a Bachelor degree in Dentistry or equivalent (5 year program) - hold current registration as general dental practitioner in Australia - Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience post-graduation from a

registrable dental degree - meet English language proficiency requirements


than 7.0 and - English test results must be no more than two years old.

31.5 Subsequent to the meeting it was confirmed that the admission requirement for a ‘bachelor

degree in dentistry or equivalent (5 year program)’ typically comprises a 3-year bachelor degree plus 2 years of postgraduate study; equivalent 5-year bachelor degree programs also exist. In the specific discipline of dentistry the combination of 5 years of training plus 2 years of clinical experience is considered to provide sufficient cognate discipline content to undertake an 80CP masters.

Resolution

31.6 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (20 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Master of Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry (5557), as detailed in 2013/0005925, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

32.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005935) 3232 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE (EXIT POINT ONLY) MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

32.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (2 October 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice (3232), and to introduce a new Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice and Master of Mental Health Practice, as detailed in 2013/0005935, for introduction in semester 1 2015.

32.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposed to introduce a new revised 120CP Master of Mental Health Practice which is AQF compliant. The School also proposed changes to the 40CP Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice and to introduce an 80CP Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice as an exit point.

32.3 For admission to the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice program, a student must have completed: - a Bachelor Degree in a health/allied health discipline such as nursing, social work,

psychology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, speech pathology, medicine, dentistry, human services with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (using a 7.0 scale) or

- a non-related Bachelor Degree (level 7) with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (using a 7.0 scale) or

- a relevant Certificate IV VET/TAFE qualification and - a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the disability,

rehabilitation, mental health, or related human services fields and - demonstrates the ability to undertake graduate study through the provision of

curriculum vitae and an employer's reference and - satisfactory performance in an interview with the Program Convenor.

32.4 For admission to the Master of Mental Health Practice program, a student must have completed:




- a Bachelor Degree in a health/allied health discipline such as nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, speech pathology, medicine, dentistry, human services with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 scale) or

- the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice or equivalent Level 8 qualification in a health/allied health discipline such as nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, speech pathology, medicine, dentistry, human services and achieved a minimum GPA of 5.0. Successful applicants will be eligible for 40CP of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program.


32.6 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Practice (GDipMentHPrac), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 70 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit point for listed elective.

32.7 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Mental Health Practice (MMentHPrac), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 70 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit point for a listed elective; - gain 40 credit points for the dissertation.

To be eligible for the award of Master of Mental Health Practice (MMentHPrac), a student in the Advanced Standing Strand must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification in a

health/allied health discipline; and - gain 30 credit points for the prescribed core courses; and - gain 10 credit points for a listed elective; and - gain 40 credit points for the dissertation.

32.8 In considering this proposal the Committee queried the balance of the learning for the Graduate Diploma exit point and requested that the School of Human Services and Social Work identify the courses in the Graduate Diploma sequence that contribute to higher level learning outcomes. The Committee noted the program learning outcomes for each of the qualifications were well presented.

Resolution

32.9 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (2 October 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice

(3232), and to introduce a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice and Master of Mental Health Practice, subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007170), for introduction in semester 1 2015.


33.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005891) 5620, 5621, 5622 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

33.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a new Master of Social Work (5622 Logan, 5620 Gold Coast and 5621 OUA), as detailed in 2013/0005891, for introduction in semester 2 2014.

33.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposed to introduce a new revised 180CP Master of Social Work which is AQF compliant. Proposed changes include: - Increase in credit points from 175CP to 180CP




- Remove undergraduate level coursework and replace with redesigned AQF Level 8 and 9 courses.

- Introduce a program level research component.

33.3 This proposal also affects the Advanced Standing strand in the Bachelor of Social Work (1282/1372) program. Affected course lists and degree requirements have been included in the proposal.

33.4 For admission to the Master of Social Work program, applicants must hold a suitable bachelor degree in related fields (other than Social Work)* and covering: - required courses in psychology and social sciences:

o at least the equivalent of two courses (20 credit points) in studies in society (i.e. social science-type courses) and

o two courses (20 credit points) in studies of human behaviour and/or development (i.e. psychology-type courses).

[*] This will include (but not be limited to) programs in human services, social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychological sciences, nursing and education.

33.5 The English language admission requirements for entry to this postgraduate program is higher than the standard for postgraduate programs, as follows: - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less

than 7.0 and - English test results must be no more than two years old.

33.6 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Social Work (MSocW), a student must acquire 180 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 170 credit points of core courses; - gain 10 credit points for a Listed Field of Practice elective


- The Committee requested the changes to the Bachelor of Social Work be removed with a separate proposal to be developed and executively approved by the Chair.

- The Committee requested confirmation that accreditation is not applicable to the program, as specified in section 10.11 of the proposal.

Resolution

33.8 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a new Master of Social Work (Logan, Gold Coast and

OUA), subject to the amendments as outlined above (revised document number 2013/0007156), for introduction in semester 2 2014

- the major change proposal for the Bachelor of Social Work (revised document 2013/0007157), for implementation in Summer Semester (January/February), 2015.


34.0 PBH NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005896) 3280 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

34.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (3280), as detailed in 2013/0005896, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

34.2 The School of Public Health proposed to introduce a new 40CP Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership based at Gold Coast and available in both on-campus and online modes.

34.3 To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership, a student should:




- hold a Bachelor degree in a health-related field (Public Health, Health Services Management, Allied Health, Environmental Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing); or

- have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time work experience in administrative, management and leadership roles within health care organisations. Students would be expected to have career goals to work in health-related organisations.


34.5 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 40 credit points for the core courses.

34.6 In considering this proposal the Committee noted Online is to be added to the campus offerings.

Resolution

34.7 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (3280),

subject to the amendments as detailed in 2013/0005896, for introduction in semester 1 2014.


35.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL (2013/0005933) 3295 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY INCLUSION

35.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (27 September 2013), considered the proposal to introduce a Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion (3295), as detailed in 2013/0005933, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

35.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposed to introduce a new 40CP Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion, to be offered online and part-time over two or four semesters. The program will comprise of four courses currently offered by the School.

35.3 Consideration for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion, will be given to those candidates who have: - completed a bachelor degree in any discipline - OR completed a Certificate IV VET/TAFE qualification in a related discipline - OR completed a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the

disability, rehabilitation or related human services fields and can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study through a discussion with the Program Convenor and provision of curriculum vitae and an employer reference.


35.5 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 30 credit points for the core courses - gain 10 credit points for a listed elective.

35.6 In considering this proposal the Committee noted the need for the admission requirements

to be broad enough to allow entry for current disability support workers and acknowledged the School’s current practice of offering academic skills workshops. The Committee requested the School consider specifying that a student who has completed a Certificate IV




VET/TAFE qualification in a related discipline also be required to have at least one year (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in a related field.

Resolution

35.7 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (27 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal to introduce a Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion (3295), subject

to the Chair’s executive approval of the amendments above (revised document number 2013/0007173),for introduction in semester 1 2014.


36.0 HSV NEW PROGRAM/MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005912) 3272 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN SERVICES 5604 MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES

36.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (16 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Human Services (3272) and to introduce a new Master of Human Services (5604), as detailed in 2013/0005912, for introduction in summer semester 2015.

36.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposed to introduce a new revised 120CP Master of Human Services which is AQF compliant. Proposed changes include: - Increase volume of learning from 80CP to 120CP. - Introduce a research-intensive stream to allow students a pathway to HDR studies.

This will be in conjunction with the current practice-intensive stream which includes majors: Childhood Studies; Disability Studies; Generalist-Practice (previously named ‘Non-specialised’) and Orientation and Mobility.

- Identify research components within both streams.

36.3 The proposed changes to the Master of Human Services will result in consequential changes to the Graduate Certificate in Human Services (3272) which are contained within the submission.

36.4 For admission to the Master of Human Services program, an applicant must have completed: - an undergraduate degree (level 7) in human services cognate fields such as social

or behavioural science, psychological sciences, social work, community welfare, human services, nursing, education, criminology, OR

- a Level 8 or above (e.g., Bachelor with Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) qualification in a different discipline area; OR

- The Graduate Certificate in Human Services (3272) at Griffith University or another Level 8 qualification in human services cognate fields such as social or behavioural science, psychological sciences, social work, community welfare, human services, nursing, education or criminology. Successful applicants will be eligible for 40CP of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program.


36.6 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Human Services, a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Childhood Studies - gain 110 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit points for listed electives.

Disability Studies - gain 100 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 20 credit points for listed electives.




Generalist Studies - gain 70 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 40 credit points for listed electives; - gain 10 credit points for free-choice elective.

Orientation and Mobility - gain 110 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit points for listed electives.

Research Studies - gain 100 credit points for the prescribed core courses, including 40 credit points for

the research dissertation; - gain 20 credit points for listed electives, with at least 10CP from Elective List A.

36.7 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Human Services, a student in the Advanced Standing Strand must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: Childhood Studies - gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification in a

human services cognate field; and - gain 80 credit points for the prescribed core courses.

Disability Studies - gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification in a

human services cognate field; and - gain 70 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 10 credit points for listed electives.

Generalist Practice Studies

- gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification in a human services cognate field; and

- gain 40 credit points for the prescribed core courses; - gain 30 credit points for listed electives; - gain 10 credit points for free-choice elective.

Orientation and Mobility - gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification in a

human services cognate field; and - gain 80 credit points for the prescribed core courses.

Research Studies - gain 40 credit points of advanced standing for a completed Level 8 qualification in a

human services cognate field; and - gain 70 credit points for the core courses, including 40CP research dissertation; - gain 10 credit points for core listed electives.

36.8 The Committee noted since this is a new program proposal a transition arrangements for the existing programs are not required.

Resolution

36.9 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching) Health Group (16 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee: - the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Human Services (3272) and

to introduce a new Master of Human Services (5604), as detailed in 2013/0007179, for introduction in summer semester 2015.





37.0 HSV MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005880) 1098/1394 BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES

37.1 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Human Services (1098/1394), as detailed in 2013/0005880, for implementation in semester 2 201.

37.2 The School of Human Services and Social Work proposed to introduce a semester 2 (mid-year) intake for the Bachelor of Human Services, for implementation from semester 2, 2014. The proposed program structure for students who commence in semester 2 is contained within the proposal. This new offering will require one core course to be offered twice a year.

Resolution

37.3 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Health Group Board (19 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Human Services (1098/1394), as detailed in 2013/0005880, for implementation in semester 2 2014.

38.0 QIBT MINOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (QIBT Doc 2013/09) 9354 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFYING PROGRAM (PQP)

38.1 The Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) is seeking the University’s

approval to temporarily suspend intake into the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP, 9354), as detailed in QIBT Doc 2013/09, for implementation in semester 3 2013.

38.2 The PQP has acted as a bridge to postgraduate coursework programs at Griffith University for some years. The QIBT / Griffith Agreement provides the basis for the College to deliver this non-award program on behalf of the University. While the original PQP provided for both an academic and English upgrade, the most recently approved one-semester structure provides an English only upgrade.

38.3 As the University is undertaking an extensive review of its postgraduate coursework

programs to ensure alignment with the Australian Qualifications Framework, and together with the fact that there is now a limited market for the current model of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP), QIBT proposed that the PQP be suspended temporarily. A re-assessment will be undertaken on completion of the postgraduate coursework program revisions. At that time QIBT may make a recommendation as to the longer term model / viability of the PQP.

Resolution 38.4 Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the College Director and Principle,

Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (25 September 2013), resolved to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal temporarily suspend intake into the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP, 9354), as detailed in QIBT Doc 2013/09, for implementation in semester 3 2013.

39.0 LAL MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005474) 1116/1398 BACHELOR OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

39.1 The Chair of Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Arts, Education and Law Group Board (26 September 2013), has executively approved a proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics (1116/1398), as contained in 2013/0005474, for introduction in semester 1 2014.




39.2 The School of Languages and Linguistics proposed changes to the program title and structure of the current Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Linguistics. The proposed changes have been executively approved by External Relations and the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic). The proposed changes include: - Change of program name from Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Linguistics to

Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics. - Introduction of Modern Greek major online via Flinders University. - Removal of Portuguese major (withdrawn from offer by UQ). - Changes to course offerings and titles as detailed in the submission.

39.3 The degree requirements and admission requirements will remain unchanged.

Resolution

39.4 Programs Committee resolved to ratify the executive action of the Chair of Programs Committee to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal for changes to the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics (1116/1398), as contained in 2013/0005474, for introduction in semester 1 2014.

40.0 LAW PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005468) 5501 MASTER OF MIGRATION LAW AND PRACTICE

40.1 The Chair of Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Arts, Education and Law Group Board (26 September 2013), has executively approved a proposal to withdraw the Master of Migration Law and Practice (5501), as contained in 2013/0005468, with a last admit term of semester 1 2014.

40.2 The Griffith Law School proposed to withdraw this qualification as it is not AQF compliant. Students entering the program have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice. The School is currently developing a proposal for a new postgraduate offering of a Master of Global Law in 2015, into which these students can articulate.

40.3 Continuing students will be able to complete the program in 2014. All current students will be notified to that effect as soon as this withdrawal has been approved.

Resolution

40.4 Programs Committee resolved to ratify the executive action of the Chair of Programs Committee to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal to withdraw the Master of Migration Law and Practice (5501), as contained in 2013/0005468, with a last admit term of semester 1 2014.

41.0 EDN PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005379) 4035/4030 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

41.1 The Chair of Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law Group (8 August 2013), has executively approved a proposal to withdraw the Graduate Diploma of Primary Education (4035/4030), as contained in 2013/0005379, with a last admit term of semester 1 2014.

41.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposed to withdraw this qualification based on new federal government regulations that require postgraduate students to undertake a two-year program of study in education to become a registered teacher. This program is to be replaced with a 2 year Master of Teaching program from 2015.

41.3 The program will continue to be offered until the end of semester 2, 2015 to cater for continuing students and part-time enrolments in 2014. All entrants to the final year of




offering (semester 1, 2014) are to be advised that they are allowed a maximum of two years to complete the approved program to be assured of eligibility of teacher registration.

41.4 There are currently 71 students enrolled in 4030 (including 21 international students) and currently 40 domestic students enrolled in 4035.

Resolution

41.5 Programs Committee resolved to ratify the executive action of the Chair of Programs Committee to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal to withdraw the Graduate Diploma of Primary Education (4035/4030), as contained in 2013/0005379, with a last admit term of semester 1 2014.

42.0 EDN PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL (2013/0005417) 4153 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

42.1 The Chair of Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Dean (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Education and Law Group (8 August 2013), has executively approved a proposal to withdraw the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (4153), as contained in 2013/0005417, with a last admit term of semester 1 2014.

42.2 The School of Education and Professional Studies proposed to withdraw this qualification based on new federal government regulations that require postgraduate students to undertake a two-year program of study in education to become a registered teacher. This program is to be replaced with a 2 year Master of Teaching program from 2015.

42.3 The program will continue to be offered until the end of semester 2, 2015 to cater for continuing students and part-time enrolments in 2014. All entrants to the final year of offering (semester 1, 2014) are to be advised that they are allowed a maximum of two years to complete the approved program to be assured of eligibility of teacher registration.

42.4 There are currently 29 students enrolled in 4153 including 4 international students.

Resolution

42.5 Programs Committee resolved to ratify the executive action of the Chair of Programs Committee to recommend to Academic Committee the proposal to withdraw the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education (4153), as contained in 2013/0005417, with a last admit term of semester 1 2014.

SECTION B: ACTION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Nil

SECTION C: OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS (to persons/committees other than the parent committee/s)

Nil

SECTION D: MATTERS NOTED, CONSIDERED OR REMAINING UNDER DISCUSSION

43.0 GFS MAJOR CHANGE PROPOSAL (2013/0005475)

3265 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SCREEN PRODUCTION 4158 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SCREEN PRODUCTION (EXIT POINT ONLY) 5572 MASTER OF SCREEN PRODUCTION 43.1 Programs Committee, on the executive recommendation of the Acting Dean (Learning and

Teaching) Arts, Education and Law Group (4 October 2013), considered the proposal for changes to the Graduate Certificate in Screen Production (3265), Graduate Diploma in




Screen Production (4158) (Exit Point Only) and Master of Screen Production (5572), as detailed in 2013/0005475, for implementation in semester 1 2014.

43.2 The Griffith Film School proposed changes to the postgraduate suite of Screen Production programs. The Graduate Certificate in Screen Production, Graduate Diploma in Screen Production and Master of Screen Production were introduced in 2012 and were deemed AQF compliant. In accord with the AQF, there is no longer a Master of Screen Production with Honours. Proposed changes include offering the Graduate Diploma as an exit only program.

43.3 Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Screen Production program, is based on:

- a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated area (or equivalent) from a recognised university; and

- a portfolio of screen production or other relevant work, which may include documented professional experience or other evidence indicating the applicant's capacity to undertake and benefit from the program, for example, screenwriting samples, films (submitted on DVD), production experiences.

43.4 Admission to the Master of Screen Production program, is based on: - a bachelor degree in Screen Production (or equivalent) from a recognised university;

or Graduate Certificate in Screen Production and - a portfolio of professional work, which may include documented professional

experience or other evidence indicating the applicant's capacity to undertake and benefit from the program, for example, screenwriting samples, films (submitted on DVD), production experiences.


postgraduate programs will apply.

43.6 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Screen Production (GCertScrPr), a student must gain 40 CP for core courses.

43.7 To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Screen Production (GDipScrPr) (exit point only), a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 10 credit points for the course 7628GFS Producing for Screen and Society - gain 50 credit points for one major including the course 7623GFS Research

Development Folio - gain 20 credit points for elective courses.

43.8 To be eligible for the award of the Master of Screen Production (MScrPr), a student must

acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below: - gain 10 credit points for the course 7628GFS Producing for Screen and Society - gain 50 credit points for one major including the course 7623GFS Research

Development Folio - gain 20 credit points for elective courses - gain 40 credit points for the Research Folio Project.


- The Committee requested the relationship between the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters program be clarified and each program be defined and identified within the structure and the volume of learning clearly demonstrated.

- Learning Outcomes for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are to be added.

- Marked-up program structures for students commencing prior to Semester 1, 2014 are to be added to the submission.

Resolution

43.10 Programs Committee requested the issues raised be addressed in a revised proposal for

consideration at a subsequent meeting.




44.0 CHAIR’S REPORT Nil

45.0 OTHER BUSINESS

The Chair advised there is an upcoming Executive Group meeting where an update of programs requiring CRICOS registration and de-registration will be presented and progress of each Group considered.

46.0 NEXT MEETING 46.1 The next meeting of Programs Committee is scheduled to be held on Thursday 5

December 2013 at 9.30am via videoconference at the following venues: - Room 2.06, Bray Centre (N54), Nathan campus - Room 1.04, The Chancellery (G34), Gold Coast campus - Room 2.27, Information Services (L03) Logan campus

47.0 FUTURE ITEMS Nil

Minutes Confirmed: Date: 7 November 2013

Assoc Prof Wendy Loughlin (Chair)




DISTRIBUTION LIST

Committee Members Name Appointment Type Term of Office

Associate Professor Wendy Loughlin (Chair)

Deputy Chairperson of Academic Committee ex officio

Ms Kathy Grgic Academic Registrar ex officio

Associate Professor Jock MacLeod

Acting Dean, Learning and Teaching (Arts, Education and Law)

ex officio

Professor Lorelle Frazer Dean, Learning and Teaching (Griffith Business School)

ex officio

Professor Nick Buys Dean, Learning and Teaching (Griffith Health)

ex officio

Professor Richard John Dean, Learning and Teaching (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology)

ex officio

Vacant Dean, Centre for Learning Futures or Nominee

Two years (up to 31 December 2014)

Ms Carolyn McDonald Pro Vice Chancellor, Information Services or nominee


Associate Professor Don Lebler

Full-time academic staff member appointed by Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law)


Dr Peter Tatham Full-time academic staff member appointed by Pro Vice Chancellor (Business)


Associate Professor

Ray Tedman Full-time academic staff member appointed by Pro Vice Chancellor (Health)


Dr Rene Hexel Full-time academic staff member appointed by Pro Vice Chancellor (Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology)


Ms Sharon Clifford Secretary Other Copies

Binding (CARMS) (attachments) Spare copy (attachments) Information Copies (without attachments unless stated)

Vice Chancellor – Professor Ian O’Connor Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) – Professor Sue Spence Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) – Professor Ned Pankhurst Pro-Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) – Professor Paul Mazerolle Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business) – Professor Michael Powell Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health) – Professor Allan Cripps Pro-Vice Chancellor (Science, Environment, Engineering & Technology) – Professor Debra Henly Pro-Vice Chancellor (international) – Mr Chris Madden Dean, Centre for Learning Futures – Professor Alfred Lizzio Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School – Professor Sue Berners-Price Director, Student Admin – Ms Cathy McGrath Director, External Relations – Ms Meredith Jackson Student Operations Manager – Mr Pascal Boucher Manager, Business Intelligence – Mr Clinton McGregor Publications Manager – Mr Patrick Hanson Student Services, Nathan – Ms Vicki Tolstoff (with attachments) Deputy Academic Registrar – Ms Karen van Haeringen (with attachments) Secretary, Academic Committee – Ms Tasha Langham (with attachments)


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