Criteria of Reviewing studying plans

1- Match the curriculum for the college and university studied objectives, in light of the educational policy at kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2- Clarity of the curriculum objectives via their three dimensions: Skillful, cognitive and interpersonal.
3- The Course description must include the following items: objectives, contents, evaluation tools, books, supplementary references and time table of the theoretical and practical courses including the final exams. Etc……
4- Commitment of studying plan by minimum and maximum studying units in the university.
5- Numbering of studying courses inside the department and college according to uniform system.
6- For theoretical courses, the number of studying units range from (2-3) units, and not exceeds 4 units in general courses.  The colleges which exceed the above numbers provide justification about the override reasons.
7- Studying courses of the plan are distributed on levels (not exceeding eight levels), in addition to 12 units (as a minimum) for each level as studying burden. 
8- Make sure that no duplication inside the college.
9- Stress on the unity of scientific department inside the university to avoid duplication. This can be done via coordination between the various related scientific departments inside the university.
10- Make sure that the plan keeps pace with the needs of the society and work market requirements.
11- Taking into account that the studying plan includes cooperative training program (or summer) in each department program in addition to field training program.

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Form and criteria for preparation of the study plan framework (Program Manual) 
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National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Forms for Program and Course Specifications (NCAAA)
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