Visit your home university's website to research their official procedure when submitting a new course proposal. While many proposals follow the same basic format, it may be required that a specific form accompany your written proposal. Many instruction packets can be found on the school's website as Adobe PDF files available for download, but they will also be available at the registrar's office.
Write the proposed course title at the top of the first page. Under the title, list all relevant details in bullet format so the general idea of your proposal can be understood quickly. This includes stating the fact that it is a course proposal, listing the semester it will be taught, classes to be held in one semester, department in which the class will be counted and class length.
Expand upon the basic information by writing a detailed paragraph description of the course. Explain what will be covered, giving a detailed list of topics by class date if possible. Explain here why this course is necessary or covers new material that is not yet taught by your university. Write in detail about how students' work will be evaluated in this course for a grade.
Dedicate a section to contact information for both the submitter and the teacher of the course. Students will need to seek sponsorship by an employed university professor who is qualified, willing and prepared to teach a course on the subject of interest. Attempting to use a new hire will slow the process of your application or result in its immediate rejection. Professors or instructors who are submitting the course proposal need only include contact information for themselves.
List the items that will be needed in executing the course. List any necessary expenses that will need to be covered by the university. This specifically includes teaching materials for the professor and any laboratory chemicals and supplies. List room preferences you may have based upon audio/visual needs, such as a projector, television or microphone.
Attach a petition for the course, signed and dated by students enrolled in the university who have a strong desire to take this course. Courses are normally taken off the current listings offered if not enough students register for them. Show the registrar's office there will be enough students to take the course if it is offered.