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Requests for Changes to the Credit-Hour Requirements of Existing Programs
Chapter 5, Subchapter C §5.55 - Revisions to Approved Programs
Institutions of higher education are required to submit requests to the Board for revisions to existing programs. Revisions that result in a reduction in the number of overall semester credit hours required for the degree are automatically approved, while revisions that result in an increase in the overall semester credit hours required for the degree must be reviewed and approved by Board staff. Revisions to program curricula that do not change the overall number of required semester credit hours do not require Board approval or notification.
Other Changes to Existing Programs
Staff have developed guidelines to assist institutions weighing the factors to consider in determining whether a proposed change to an existing degree program should instead be presented as a new degree program request.
This document is intended as a guide to assist institutional personnel; it does not provide definitive answers. Coordinating Board staff will need to review a proposal before an answer to a programmatic change request can be given.
This is a living document. If you have suggestions for improvements to this document, please contact Board staff in the Division of Workforce, Academic Affairs and Research.
