Develop a New Program

Find the resources you need to develop a new state- or self-support degree program at the CSU.

Program Planning Guide

CSU Degree Proposal and Approval Process Flowchart (PDF)
Degree Proposal Review Criteria (PDF)
Faculty Proposal Checklist (DOC)
Guidance for Proposing ITEP Programs (PDF)
Trustee Policies on Academic Program Planning (PDF)

Proposal Templates

Assessment Plan Template (DOC) Curriculum Map Sample Template (DOC) Self-Support Sample Budget Template (XLS)

Certificate Programs (PDF)
Program Proposal Template and Tips 2021 (PDF)
New Degree Proposal May 2021 (DOCX)

Self-Support Criteria Checklist

Self-Support Checklist (DOC) | (PDF)

Fast-Track Process

Pilot-Program Process

Standards for Bachelor's Degrees

Standards for Graduate Degrees

Standards for Certificate Programs

Certificates and Certificate Programs (PDF)

Doctoral Planning Resources

Find policies, plans, proposals and implementation for existing CSU professional doctoral programs.

Plan a CSU Doctoral Program