All undergraduate and graduate programs in the University will be subject to an academic review, on an eight year cycle, to assess all aspects of academic quality in the program(s). All the programs offered within an academic unit (such as a Department or Centre) will be reviewed concurrently, including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The IQAP (Section 5) provides the official protocol for cyclical reviews and should be considered as the primary resource for information.
For the purposes of the IQAP, a program is defined as a set of courses, with defined learning outcomes, approved by Senate to constitute all or part of the requirements for a degree designation offered by Brock University.
Cyclical academic reviews are required under the Quality Assurance Framework. The Provost, as the authoritative contact with the Quality Council, ensures that the reviews are conducted in a timely manner and communicates the results, upon completion of each review, to the Council. The Academic Review Committee (ARC) shall oversee academic reviews.
A listing of programs offered by Brock University which are subject to the cyclical review process, as defined in this IQAP, can be found on the Schedule of Cyclical Reviews below.
For further information please contact Brian Power, the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic, at bpower@brocku.ca or x4528.
Cyclical review materials
As we transition to the 2023 IQAP please contact the office directly for templates.
- Self Study fillable template with instructions
- Reviewer Nomination form
- Sample Four-Year Report
Undergraduate
- Table 2.0-Course Learning Outcomes
- Table 3.1-Mapping Program-level Learning Outcomes (PLOs) to Degree Learning Expectations (DLEs)
- Table 3.2-Mapping PLOs to Modes of Delivery and Methods of Assessment
- Table 3.3-Undergraduate Curriculum Map
Graduate
- Table 2.0-Course Learning Outcomes
- Table 2.1-Mapping Program-level Learning Outcomes (PLOs) to to Graduate Degree Learning Expectations (GDLEs)
- Table 2.2-Mapping PLOs to Modes of Delivery and Methods of Assessment
- Table 3.3-Graduate Curriculum Map
Cyclical Review Reporting
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
- Health Sciences – 2017/18
- Kinesiology – 2019/20
- Recreation and Leisure Studies – 2015/16
- Sport Management – 2021/22
- Graduate Programs – 2020/21
Faculty of Education
- Educational Studies (MEd, BECE, MPCE) – 2019/20
- Joint PhD with Lakehead/Windsor – 2019-21
- Aboriginal Education – 2022/23
Faculty of Humanities
- Canadian Studies – 2018/19
- Classics – 2017/18
- Dramatic Arts – 2015/16
- English Language and Literature – 2016/17
- BA General Humanities – 2019/20
- History – 2020/21
- Interactive Arts & Science –2020/21
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities – 2018/19
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies – 2021/22
- Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures – 2016-18
- Music – 2015/16
- Philosophy –2018/19
- Studies in Arts and Culture – 2015/16
- MA in Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts –2019-21
- Visual Arts – 2015/16
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
- Biological Sciences – 2017-19
- Biotechnology – 2017-19
- Chemistry – 2017-19
- Computer Science – 2018/19
- Earth Sciences – 2019/20
- BSc Sciences – 2019/20
- Mathematics and Statistics – 2018-20
- Neuroscience – 2017-19
- Oenology and Viticulture – 2017-19
- Physics – 2021/22
Faculty of Social Sciences
- BA Social Sciences – 2019/20
- Applied Disability Studies – 2016/17
- Applied Linguistics – 2019/20
- Child & Youth Studies – 2018/19
- Communication, Popular Culture and Film –2021/22
- Economics – 2015/16
- Geography and Tourism Studies – 2020/21
- Labour Studies – 2017/18
- Political Science – 2017/18
- Psychology – 2022/23
- MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies – 2019-21
- Sociology – 2015/16
- Womens’ and Gender Studies – 2017/18
Goodman School of Business
- AACSB accreditation
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
- Health Sciences – 2017/18
- Kinesiology – 2019/20
- Recreation and Leisure Studies – 2015/16
- Sport Management – 2021/22
- Graduate Programs – 2020/21
Faculty of Education
- Educational Studies (MEd, BECE, MPCE) – 2019/20
- Joint PhD with Lakehead/Windsor – 2019-21
- Aboriginal Education (Tecumseh) – 2014/15
Faculty of Humanities
- Canadian Studies – 2018/19
- Classics – 2017/18
- Dramatic Arts – 2015/16
- English Language and Literature – 2016/17
- BA General Humanities – 2019/20
- History – 2020/21
- Interactive Arts & Science –2020/21
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities – 2018/19
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies – 2021/22
- Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures – 2016-18
- Music – 2015/16
- Philosophy –2018/19
- Studies in Arts and Culture – 2015/16
- MA in Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts –2019-21
- Visual Arts – 2015/16
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
- Biological Sciences – 2017-19
- Biotechnology – 2017-19
- Chemistry – 2017-19
- Computer Science – 2018/19
- Earth Sciences – 2019/20
- BSc Sciences – 2019/20
- Mathematics and Statistics – 2018-20
- Neuroscience – 2017-19
- Oenology and Viticulture – 2017-19
- Physics – 2021/22
Faculty of Social Sciences
- BA Social Sciences – 2019/20
- Applied Disability Studies – 2016/17
- Applied Linguistics – 2019/20
- Child & Youth Studies – 2018/19
- Communication, Popular Culture and Film –2021/22
- Economics – 2015/16
- Geography and Tourism Studies – 2020/21
- Labour Studies – 2017/18
- Political Science – 2017/18
- Psychology – 2022/23
- MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies – 2019-21
- Sociology – 2015/16
- Womens’ and Gender Studies – 2017/18
Goodman School of Business
- AACSB accreditation
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
- Health Sciences – 2017/18
- Kinesiology – 2019/20
- Recreation and Leisure Studies – 2015/16
- Sport Management – 2013/14
- Graduate Programs – 2012/13
Faculty of Education
- Educational Studies (MEd, BECE, MPCE) – 2019/20
- Joint PhD with Lakehead/Windsor – 2019-21
- Aboriginal Education (Tecumseh) – 2014/15
Faculty of Humanities
- Canadian Studies – 2018/19
- Classics – 2017/18
- Dramatic Arts – 2015/16
- English Language and Literature – 2016/17
- BA General Humanities – 2019/20
- History – 2020/21
- Interactive Arts & Science –2022/21
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities – 2018/19
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies – 2013/14
- Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures – 2016-18
- Music – 2015/16
- Philosophy –2018/19
- Studies in Arts and Culture – 2015/16
- MA in Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts –2019-21
- Visual Arts – 2015/16
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
- Biological Sciences – 2017-19
- Biotechnology – 2017-19
- Chemistry – 2017-19
- Computer Science – 2018/19
- Earth Sciences – 2019/20
- BSc Sciences – 2019/20
- Mathematics and Statistics – 2018-20
- Neuroscience – 2017-19
- Oenology and Viticulture – 2017-19
- Physics – 2013-16
Faculty of Social Sciences
- BA Social Sciences – 2019/20
- Applied Disability Studies – 2016/17
- Applied Linguistics – 2019/20
- Child & Youth Studies – 2018/19
- Communication, Popular Culture and Film – 2013/14
- Economics – 2015/16
- Geography – 2012/13
- Labour Studies – 2017/18
- Political Science – 2017/18
- Psychology – 2014/15
- MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies – 2019-21
- Sociology – 2015/16
- Tourism Management (formerly Tourism and Environment) – 2012/13
- Womens’ and Gender Studies – 2017/18
Goodman School of Business
- AACSB accreditation
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
- Health Sciences (ug) 2017/18: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Kinesiology (ug) 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year , 3-Year
- Recreation and Leisure Studies (ug) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Sport Management (ug) 2021/22: 1-Year
- Grad Programs in Applied Health Sciences (g) 2020/21: 1-Year , 2-Year
Faculty of Education
- Educational Studies (MEd, BECE, MPCE) 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year , 3-Year
- Aboriginal Education (Tecumseh) (ug) 2014/15: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
Faculty of Humanities
- Canadian Studies (ug) 2018/19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Classics (int) 2017/18: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Dramatic Arts (ug) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- English Language and Literature (int) 2016/17: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- BA General Humanities 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year
- History (int) 2020/21: 1-Year, 2-Year
- Interactive Arts and Science (ug) 2020/21: 1-Year, 2-Year
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities (g) 2018/19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ug) 2021/22: 1-Year,
- Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (ug) 2016-18: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Music (ug) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Philosophy (int) 2018/19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Studies in Arts and Culture (ug) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts (MA) 2019-21: 1-Year, 2-Year
- Visual Arts (ug) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
- Biological Sciences (int) 2017-19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Biotechnology (int) 2018/19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Chemistry (int) 2017-19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Computer Science (int) 2018/19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Earth Sciences (int) 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year
- BSc Sciences (ug): 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year
- Mathematics & Statistics (int) 2018-20: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year
- Neuroscience (ug): 2017-19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Oenology & Viticulture (ug) 2017-19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Physics (int) 2021/22: 1-Year
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Applied Disability Studies (g) 2016/17: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Applied Linguistics (int) 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year
- Child and Youth Studies (int) 2018/19: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Communication, Popular Culture and Film (int) 2021/22: 1-Year
- Economics (int) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- BA Social Sciences 2019/20: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year
- Geography & Tourism Studies (int) 2020/21: 1-Year, 2-Year
- Labour Studies (ug) 2017/18: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Political Science (int) 2017/18: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Psychology (int) 2014/15: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Social Justice & Equity Studies (MA) 2019-21: 1-Year, 2-Year
- Sociology (int) 2015/16: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Tourism Management (ug)-2012/13: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
- Women’s and Gender Studies (ug) 2017/18: 1-Year, 2-Year, 3-Year, 4-Year
Legend: ug = undergraduate, g = graduate, int = undergrad and grad together