Develop a New Program

Resources for developing a new state- or self-support degree program at the CSU.

Program Planning Guide

Proposal Guidance & Templates

Projected Degree Proposal Template for the AMP (DOCX)

New Degree Proposal Template 2022 (DOCX)

Tips for Completing a Successful Program Proposal 2021 (PDF)

CSU Degree Proposal and Approval Process Flowchart (PDF)

Degree Proposal Review Criteria (PDF)

Guidance for Proposing ITEP Programs (PDF)

Trustee Policies on Academic Program Planning (PDF)

Assessment Plan Template (DOC) Curriculum Map Sample Template (DOC)

Self-Support Criteria

Self-Support Checklist (DOC) | (PDF)
Self-Support Sample Budget Template (XLS)

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