Revising a Degree or Certificate - Process Overview
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“Nothing endures but change.” ~Heraclitus (540 BC-480 BC)
Existing AAS degrees and certificates undergo review and revisions under the oversight of the discipline/programs SAC. There are many reasons for revising a degree or certificate, they can be curricular changes or program changes. The process follows these general steps:
- Download and complete the correct forms.
- Download the signature form and gather related signatures, then return via campus mail.
- Review and approval by the following:
- Degree & Certificate Committee
- Dean of Instruction
- Campus President
Curricular changes which require a revision to the degree or certificate include:
- change of course credit
- addition, removal, or exchanging required courses
Other changes which initiate a revision to a degree or certificate:
- A degree or certificate outcome change
- Change in the total number of electives
- Change in total credits
- Program title change
- Program prerequisite change
- Change in status: open vs. limited enrollment
- Related instruction the initial submission and changes