McNeese State University conducts periodic reviews of all academic programs for quality and effectiveness as required by the Academic Program Review Policy. The academic program review process directs academic departments to conduct self-studies that examine a program’s faculty, curriculum, student success, and resources. The review culminates in an action plan to be integrated into annual assessment reports.

Academic Program Review Timeline

MonthAction(s)
Month 1IRE will contact deans and department heads regarding academic programs to undergo review.
Month 5Self-study due to IRE on the last Friday of the month.
Month 7External review due to IRE on the last Friday of the month.
Month 9Internal review due to IRE on the last Friday of the month.
Month 12Action plan and timeline due to IRE on the last Friday of the month. Action plan and timeline must be constructed with input from faculty and approved by the dean, IRE, and the provost. The final, approved action plan and timeline must then be communicated to departmental faculty and staff.

Academic Program Review Templates

Academic Program Review Schedule

YearAcademic Program(s)
2021Mass Communication, BA
2022English, MA
General Studies, AGS
General Studies, BGS
Sociology, BA
2023Agricultural Sciences, BS
Health and Human Performance, MS
Mathematical Sciences, BS
2024Biological Science, BS
English, BA
Environmental Sciences, MS
Liberal Studies, BA
2025Criminal Justice, BS
Mathematical Sciences, MS
Natural Resource Conservation Management, BS
School Librarian, PBC
2026Political Science, BA
Psychology, MA (non-accredited concentrations)
Strategic Corporate Communication, PBC
2027Creative Writing, MFA
Health and Human Performance, BS
History, BA
Psychology, BS
2028Criminal Justice, MS
Health Systems Management, BS
Mass Communication, BA