for 1973-74 implementation. Priorities for implementation beyond that date will be subject to careful review within the context of academic master planning. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we strive to meet the Trustees’ guidelines and at the same time realistically accommodate the expressed aspirations of the campuses during the initial phase-in period. If you have any questions pertaining to these procedures, please direct them to Dr. John Baird, Deputy Dean for Instructional Programs, Ext. 271. GF/pz Attachment Copies to: Presidents Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs Chancellor’s Staff THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Office of the Chancellor 401 Golden Shore Long Beach, California 90802-4210 (562) 951-4722 Executive 1065
Limits the lecture, when it does occur, to setting the stage and clarifying issues. Requires that students assume primary responsibility for an investigation that will contribute to the objectives of the seminar and that they report, interpret, and defend their findings orally as well as in writing. Within the framework of general goals, may allow student participation in course planning and in course evaluation. Has meetings primarily to develop, share, and critically examine independent investigations by members of the group. Time devoted to individual or small-group conferences under the direction of the professor may on occasion replace general class meetings. Laboratory Laboratory course work conforms to the criteria for graduate courses in general and focuses on data gathering and analysis, with an emphasis on research and investigation rather than on laboratory techniques. Its chief distinguishing characteristic is the use of specialized facilities and relatively independent investigation. Field Work and Clinical Practice Field work and clinical practice require that The students have a high of theoretical competence and a master of the basic skills necessary to perform professional duties with a minimum of direction. The selection of experiences provides opportunity for the student to Bring to bear and apply a high level of theoretical knowledge. Exercise judgment of a high order. Assume responsibility for determining procedures as well as for implementing them. Report the experience to a supervising instructor in such a way as to point out its significance, to explain the rationale behind his/her major decisions, and to evaluate their adequacy. Graduate Independent Study At the graduate level independent study is based upon the assumptions set forth in part in the section above entitled, “The Graduate Course.” Furthermore, such independent study
Sophomore Year (xx units) Fall Units Summer Spring Total: Junior Year (xx units) Fall Units Summer Units Spring Units Total: Senior Year (xx units) Fall Units Summer Units Spring Units Total: Total: Total Units: Provision for meeting accreditation requirements, if applicable, and anticipated date of accreditation request (including the WASC Substantive Change process). Accreditation Note: Master’s degree program proposals If subject to accreditation, establishment of a master’s degree program should be preceded by national professional accreditation of the corresponding bachelor’s degree program. Fast-track proposals Fast-track proposals cannot be subject to specialized accreditation by an agency that is a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors unless the proposed program is already offered as an authorized option or concentration that is accredited by an appropriate specialized accrediting agency. 5. Need for the Proposed Degree Program List of California State University campuses currently offering or projecting the proposed degree major program; list of neighboring institutions, public and private, currently offering the proposed degree major program. Please provide a list of at least three other CSU campuses currently offering or planning to offer the same degree major program. Provide a list of at least three other pubic (outside the CSU system) or private institutions in the immediate vicinity also offering the program. If there are no programs offering the same program or if less than three, please indicate. Differences between the proposed program and programs listed in Section 5a above.
APPENDIX Program Planning Resource Guide Revision Update Log Document Name Original Date Revision Date 1. Program Planning Resource Guide Distributed in hard copy on 11/3/11 and 11/4/11 11/21/11– Revised and edited version distributed electronically 2. Program Planning Resource Guide Electronic version 11/21/2011 Electronic version 5/2012 2a. AA-2012-01: Blended or 4+1 Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs New: 5/2012 2b. AA-2012-04: Dual Degree Restrictions New: 5/2012 2c. EO 1071: Delegation of Authority to Approve Options, Concentrations, Special Emphases, and Minors Replaces EO 602 3/26/2012 2d. Procedures for Proposing New Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs Template 11/21/11: Section 4b 11/21/11: TIPS – Section 4b 5/2012: Section 4b 5/2012: TIPS – Section 4b 3. Procedures for Proposing New Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs Template Spring 2012 9/2012: Section 4b – Minor wording revisions 9/2012: Tips – Minor wording revisions 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.