A minor program change is one that does not alter the goals and objectives of the program (certificate or associate degree major).  You can increase/decrease the units/courses and this may still be considered a minor change, as long as students are still employable in the same job categories or transfer into the same programs as before.  Minor program changes do NOT need state forms.

If you need to make minor 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, the college will make the appropriate changes in the catalog during the next printing cycle.  See the Calendar for more details on dates.

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