Review of Academic Departments

TU's Review of Academic Departments (RAD) process satisfies the University System of Maryland (USM) requirement to review all academic programs on a seven-year cycle. It is overseen by the Office of the Provost.

The RAD process comprises: (1) a self-study, (2) an external review, (3) a summary report submitted to USM (which is reviewed and approved by the USM Board of Regents), (4) action plan implementation, and (5) a follow-up progress report. The RAD process involves the participation of the department, the Dean of the College, the Dean of Graduate Studies (for graduate programs only), and the Office of the Provost, as well as external reviewers.

The RAD Guidebook provides a detailed outline of the expectations and requirements of the RAD process, which is designed to promote quality assurance and program improvement. The RAD process analyzes the performance and status of programs within the department from the time of the last review, details any new programmatic directions, and articulates any proposed strategic initiatives and/or actions (in the form of action plans) based on any recommendations that emerge as a result of the review.

Resources

REVIEW ELEMENT RESOURCE(S)

Guide

The Review of Academic Department (RAD) Guidebook (PDF)

Self-Study

Self-Study Report Template (DOC)

External Review

External Review Report Template (DOC)

USM Report

USM Report Template (DOC)

Program Progress Report

Program Progress Report Template (DOC)

RAD Timeline

Key Dates and Milestones in the RAD Timeline

RAD Cycle: 2023-2029

Academic Programs Scheduled for Review

Current Cohorts

College of Liberal Arts
English (Bachelor’s)
Professional Writing (M.A.)
Geography & Environmental Planning (Bachelor’s)
Geography & Land Surveying (Bachelor’s)
Geography and Environmental Planning (M.A.)
Global Humanities (M.A.) 
Philosophy (Bachelor’s)
Religious Studies (Bachelor’s) 
Psychology (Bachelor’s)
Psychology Clinical (M.S.)
Psychology (Experimental) (M.S.)
Psychology (School Psychology) (M.S. & CAS)
Psychology (Counselling) (M.S)
Human Resources Development (M.S.)

College of Health Professionals
Occupation & Well-Being (Bachelor’s)
Occupational Therapy (MS.)
Occupational Science (Sc.D.)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Post-Professional O.T.D.)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Entry-Level O.T.D.)

College of Fine Arts and Communication
Art + Design (Bachelor's)
Art History (Bachelor's)
Design for User Experience (UX) (P.B.C.)
Art Education (Bachelor's)
Art Education (M.Ed.)
Studio Art (M.F.A.)
Music (Bachelor's)
Music (M.M)
Music Education (Bachelor's)
Music Education (M.S)
Music Pedagogy (M.M)
Applied Music (P.B.C.)

College of Liberal Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
International Studies (Bachelor's)
Family & Human Services (Bachelor's)
Family Science (Bachelor's)
Child Life, Administration, Family Collaboration (M.S.)
Family - Professional Collaboration (P.B.C.)
Political Science (Bachelor's)
Sociology-Anthropology (Bachelor's)

College of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's)
Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)
Gifted and Creative Education (M.Ed.)
Instructional Technology (M.S.)
Instructional Technology (Ed.D/Ph.D.)
Educational Technology and Development (P.B.C.)
School Library Media (P.B.C.)
Instructional Design and Development (P.B.C.)
Elementary Education (Bachelor's)
Elementary Education (M.Ed.)
Reading Education (M.Ed.)
Teaching English Learners (P.B.C.)
Action Research for School Improvement (P.B.C.)
Transformational Educational Leadership (M.S.)
Organizational Change (C.A.S.)
Community Engagement and Leading School Change (P.B.C.)
Educational Administrator I (P.B.C.)
Middle School Education (Bachelor's)
Secondary Education (M.Ed.)
Early Childhood & Special Education (Bachelor's)
Elementary Education & Special Education (Bachelor's)
Special Education (Bachelor's)
Special Education (M.Ed.)
Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom (P.B.C.)
Foundations in Special Education (P.B.C.)

Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Environmental Science and Studies (Bachelor's)
Environmental Science (M.S.)
Environmental Science (P.B.C.)
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry & Bioinformatics (Bachelor's)
Earth-Space Science (Bachelor's)
Geology (Bachelor's)
Physics (Bachelor's)
Applied Physics (M.S.)
Integrated STEM Instructional Leadership (P.B.C.)

College of Business and Education
Business Administration (Bachelor's)
Entrepreneurship (U.D.C.)
Accounting (Bachelor's)
Accounting & Business Advisory Service (M.S.)
Business Systems and Processes (Bachelor's)
Supply Chain Management (M.S.)
Supply Chain Management (P.B.C.)
Project, Program & Portfolio Management (P.B.C.)
Marketing Intelligence (M.S.)
Interactive Marketing (P.B.C.)

College of Fine Arts and Communication
Communication Studies (Bachelor's)
Communication Management (M.S.)
Mass Communications (Bachelor's)
Dance, Performance and Choreography (Bachelor's)
Dance Education (M.A.)

College of Liberal Arts
Jewish Studies (M.A.)
Leadership in Jewish Education and Communal Service (M.A)
Jewish Communal Service (PBC)
Jewish Education (PBC)
History (Bachelor's)
Women & Gender Studies (Bachelor's)
Women & Gender Studies (M.S.)
Women & Gender Studies (P.B.C.)

 

Contact Information

Assistant Provost for Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Academic Affairs
 
Location
Admin Building
Room 311C
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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