Curriculum revisions refer to changes in an entire program.  Depending on the type of change, it can be accomplished in a few ways.

The Curriculum Revision form (MS Excel or PDF) is used to revamp an entire discipline:  change the course titles, subject code, course numbers, units, etc.  If the courses exist at other district campuses, you will need concurrence from the faculty at those campuses.

The Course Change Request form (MS Word) is used to change only one or a few elements of a just one course.  It is more common to use this form when making changes, even to several courses in a discipline.

If you want to change the requirements for an associate degree major or certificate, write up the proposed changes and submit them to the Agenda Review Subcommittee for presentation at the Curriculum Committee.  Major changes in a program must also be submitted to the Chancellor's Office for re-approval.  Per the Program and Course Approval Handbook, "Pursuant to Title V, Section 55130, a program that has been approved by the Chancellor's Office must be submitted for re-approval if it is 'modified in any substantial way'.  A program is considered to be substantially modified in any of the following situations:

• "The goals and objectives of the program are substantially changed;
• "The job categories for which program completers qualify are substantially different from the job categories program completers previously qualified for; or
• "The baccalaureate major to which students typically transfer is different from the baccalaureate major students previously typically transferred to."

If you need to make major changes to your program, submit the following to the Agenda Review Subcommittee:

1. Program Title:  
   Succinct, descriptive title
2. Program Description:  
   Describe the program objectives and benefits for employment or transfer.  This will be description used in the college Catalog.
3. Program start semester and year:  
   When the program will begin -- typically the next catalog year.
4. Required units:  
   Number of units
5. Required courses:  
   List the required courses with discipline name, number, title, and units.  List core electives and recommended electives, if necessary.  Show total units.

The Agenda Review Subcommittee will place the program on the next Curriculum Committee agenda.  Then present your program changes to the Committee.  After approving the program, submit the appropriate state forms to the state Chancellor's Office.  After  receiving final approval from the state, the college will make the appropriate changes in the catalog during the next printing cycle.  See the Calendar for more details on dates.

Most changes to a program would be considered "minor", and you should follow the process as outlined on the Minor Program Changes page.

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