Instructions for the state forms (for programs which are 18 units or more) can be found in the state's Program and Course Approval Handbook (MS Word).

Here are the instructions for the "Report of New Program that Requires Less than 18 Units of Coursework" form (MS Word or PDF).

1. Developed for CAL Works:  check off if appropriate
2. College:  Trade-Tech
3. Department:  department, not discipline where the program is found
4. Contact Person:  lead faculty member or Department Chair/Associate Dean
5. Program Title:  succinct, descriptive title
6. Program Description:  describe the program objectives and benefits for employment.  This will be description used in the college Catalog.
7. Program start semester and year:  when the program will begin -- typically the next catalog year.
8. Required units:  number of units (17 units or less)
9. Required courses:  list the required courses with discipline name, number, title, and units.  List core electives and recommended electives, if necessary.  Show total units.

Submit the form to the Agenda Review Subcommittee to place the program on the next Curriculum Committee agenda.  Then present your program to the Committee.  After approving the program, the college will send this form to the district office for approval and they will add it to our database.  See the Calendar for more details on dates.

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