Academic Programs | Overview
Meeting with the Associate Vice President for Academic Planning and Analysis
Department chairs who plan to submit proposals for new programs are asked to meet with the Associate Vice President for Academic Planning and Analysis one year prior to the planned date for submitting the proposal to the campus review processes (two years prior to the anticipated implementation date).
Information on the University's Website
The Office of Academic Programs' website includes the following documents that will assist faculty and administration in developing and securing approval of new degree programs:
Academic Program Plans
A. Projected Programmatic Initiatives [1].pdf
Options for Submitting New Degree Programs
B. [2] [3]Traditional Track (two stages) [4].pdf
C. [2]Fast Track [5]. [2]pdf
D. [2]Pilot Program [6]. [2]pdf
Templates for New Degree Programs
E. Template for Submitting Proposals for New Degree Major Programs [7]. [8]pdf
F. New Baccalaureate Degree Programs [9].pdf Graduate Curriculum Policies and Procedures [10].pdf
G. Securing State and National Labor Workforce Information [11].pdf
H. Student Demand [12].pdf
- Sample cover letter for surveys [13].pdf
- High School Students Survey - Sample Template [14].pdf
- CSU Stanislaus Student SurveySample Template [15].pdf
- Community College Student SurveySample Template [16].pdf
- Working Professional SurveySample Template. [17]pdf
- Declared Undergraduate Majors and Degree Production - Sample Template [18].pdf
- Expected Number of Majors and Graduates - SampleTemplate [18].pdf
I. Employment Opportunities [19].pdf
- Sample cover letter for Potential Employers [20].pdf
- Employer Survey-Sample Template [21].pdf
J. External Reviewers [22].pdf
- Sample letter [23].pdf
K. Letter of Support for New Programs [24].pdf
- Sample letter [25].pdf
L. [26]Faculty Profile [27] (Curriculum Vitae).pdf
- Sample Profile [26].pdf
Timeline
M. Approval Timeline for New Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs
- January Timeline [28].pdf (for Fall 2016 Implementation)
- January Timeline [29].pdf (for Fall 2017 Implementation)
- June Timeline [30].pdf (for Spring 2017 or Fall 2017 Implementation)
Academic Certificates
N. Policy and Procedure for Academic Certificates [31] (undergraduate & graduate).pdf
- Procedures for Creating the Academic Certificate Award [32]
- Certificate Template [33]
- Signature Approval [34]
Special Sessions
- Template Part B_ 2 tabs_UEE Special Session Program Offerings_041311 [36]
- EXAMPLE Template Part B_ 2 tabs_UEE Special Session Program Offerings_041311 [37]
Accreditation
Q. Accreditation of New Programs
- Approval Order [38].pdf
- WASC Substantive Change Proposal [39].pdf
- Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation [40]
Degree Designation
R. Degree Designation Nomenclature [41].pdf
Assessment Plan
S. Assessment Plan Characteristics [42].pdf
Sample Assessment Plans
- Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) [43].pdf
- Genetic Counseling (MS) [44].pdf
- Gender Studies (BA) [45].pdf
New Options, Concentrations, Special Emphases, and Minors
T. [46]Procedures for Proposing New Options, Concentrations, Special Emphases, and Minors [47].pdf
