New Program Creation Process
When developing a new program, it's very important to keep in mind that this is often a multi-year process. There is a heavy dependence on reviews and approvals from internal ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ and external CSU/Accreditation sources. See the Curriculum Calendar page for details.
The process is outlined as follows:
New Degree Programs require notification for the Academic Master Plan in advance of starting the process.
Please reach out and include the Academic Master Plan (AMP) Prospectus Proposal (information found under the AMP accordion band) to the Vice Provost of Academic Programs and the Office of Academic Programs.
Departments or programs will need to obtain department and college approval before submitting a proposal.
Please prepare the following packet of information:
- a completed which can be submitted to Sharlene Sayegh.
- WSCUC review of new degrees is required. Read additional information on substantive change forms.
- WSCUC review of new degrees is required. Read additional information on substantive change forms.
- a completed ")".
- a completed budget document (template is currently being reviewed and finalized by the CSU Chancellor's Office - these will be required for both state-supported and self-supported budgets) - contact catalog@csulb.edu for the current template in progress.
- a completed for the degree as applicable (bachelor’s programs please include a 4-year AND 2-year transfer roadmap)
- as necessary, be sure to include the current GE pattern, student graduate progression milestones, and any other relevant information that can aid a student's path toward their degree
Digital copies of all proposal materials that were approved by the department and college are forwarded to the Vice Provost of Academic Programs and the Office of Academic Programs (catalog@csulb.edu). The proposal is reviewed by both offices and feedback is provided to the proposer.
When details of the document are finalized, the Academic Programs Office will move the proposal forward toward the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Academic Senate.
The proposal packet is shared with the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Academic Senate Chair.
Upon their approval of the materials, the proposal will be shared with the Senate's Curriculum and Educational Policies Council (CEPC) and University Resource Council (URC) for review. Proposers will be invited to discuss their proposals with these councils, and potentially be asked to make updates to the content. Upon final recommendation by these councils, the proposed program must be reviewed and approved by the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Academic Senate. Proposers are again invited to discuss their proposals.
Upon recommendation by the Academic Senate, the Vice Provost for Academic Programs seeks the President's approval.
With approval of the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ President, the Academic Programs Office will compile the final version of the proposal packet and submit to the CSU Chancellor's Office Academic Programs team.
Upon the Chancellor's Office approval, ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ will set an implementation date for the program. A policy statement will be distributed to campus administration, and the program will appear in the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Catalog during the appropriate year. The proposing department can begin working with the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Admissions Office on preparing for start of the degree.
