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:

  1. Download and complete the correct forms.
  2. Download the signature form and gather related signatures, then return via campus mail.
  3. 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