New Concentrations

Proposal Process

Submit the New Concentration form in Curriculog (instructions linked). All concentrations must be in compliance with Executive Order 1071 and University Policy S14-9 [pdf]. Develop a formal proposal using the below templates. It is best practice to PDF all of the files into a single document upon submission into Curriculog.  

1. New Concentrations [docx] (template linked)
2. Comprehensive Assessment Plan [docx] (template linked)
3. Curriculum Matrix [docx] (template linked)
4. Side by Side Comparison of the current major, all current concentrations in the major, and the proposed concentration degree that is seeking to be elevated to a full degree and their degree requirements to clearly show compliance with EO 1071.
5. Advising Roadmap: Include a undergraduate 2-year (if applicable per SB 1440) and undergraduate 4-year degree roadmaps. Graduate programs should also submit sample roadmaps.
   Blank Template for Ugrd 2-Year Roadmap [pdf] | Blank Template for Ugrd 4-Year Roadmap [pdf]
6. Special Session/Self Support proposals also require a budget: CSU CO’s Budget Template.

• Graduate Concentrations Requirements 
  • 1. Require at least 8 unique units;
       AND
    2. Constitute less than 50 percent of the major.

    The unique concentrations units and major includes curriculum identified as major preparation, core courses, and major requirements, including culminating experience units (project, portfolio, or 299).

• Undergraduate Concentrations Requirements 
  • 1. Require at least 12 unique units;
       AND
    2. Constitute less than 50 percent of the major.

    The unique concentrations units and major includes curriculum identified as major preparation, core courses, and major requirements, including culminating experience units.

• Approval Process
  • 1. Department Curriculum Committee (optional in Curriculog)
    2. Department Chair
    3. College Curriculum Committee/Associate Dean
    4. Undergraduate Studies (UGS) Committee or Graduate Studies and Research (GS&R) Committee
    5. Curriculum and Research Committee
    6. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education or Associate Dean for Graduate Studies 
    7. Provost
    8. Chancellor's Office