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titleOverview

The Program Requirements section of this manual outlines the various conditions, reporting requirements, and academic standards that must be met by the program. Here is a brief summary of the key components covered in this section:

  1. Conditions for Eligibility: This section specifies the conditions that community colleges must meet to be eligible for participation in the baccalaureate degree program. These conditions may include demonstrating unmet workforce needs, avoiding program duplication with existing universities, and possessing the necessary resources and expertise to offer a quality program.

  2. SDCCD Colleges Program Reporting Requirements: Community colleges are required to fulfill reporting obligations. This includes regularly reporting This section provides a brief overview of SDCCD reporting requirements including program data, outcomes, and other relevant information to ensure transparency and accountability.

  3. General Baccalaureate Degree Standards: The section outlines the general standards the baccalaureate degree program must adhere to. These standards ensure the program's quality and alignment with the expectations of a bachelor's degree. They encompass criteria related to curriculum design, faculty qualifications, student learning outcomes, and program assessment.

  4. Lower Division Coursework Requirements: This section provides guidelines for the lower division coursework that students must complete as part of the baccalaureate degree program. It includes general education requirements, prerequisite courses, and foundational coursework that establish a strong academic foundation for upper division studies.

  5. Upper Division Coursework Requirements: The section specifies the requirements for the upper division coursework, which constitutes the specialized study within the chosen field of the baccalaureate degree. These requirements include major-specific courses, electives, internships, research projects, and capstone experiences. The coursework is designed to deepen students' knowledge and skills in their chosen field of study.

By outlining these program requirements, the manual ensures that participating community colleges establish and maintain high-quality baccalaureate degree programs that meet the necessary academic standards, provide valuable vigorous education, and address regional workforce needs.

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titleRequirements
  1. Conditions for Eligibility (AB 927)

  • District written policy that requires all potential students who wish to apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Fee Waiver, to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) in lieu of CCPG Fee Waiver Application.

  • District shall have additional mission to provide high quality undergraduate education at an affordable price for students and the state.

  • Demonstrate the baccalaureate degree program fulfills unmet workforce needs in the subject area of the baccalaureate degree to be offered and offer a baccalaureate degree at a campus in a subject area with unmet workforce needs in the local community or region of the district.

  • The CC baccalaureate degree program shall not duplicate a baccalaureate degree program or program curricula already offered by the California State University or the University of California.

  • College currently has an associate degree in subject area of proposed degree

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titleSDCCD Program Reporting Requirements
  • Maintain separate records for students enrolled in upper division and lower division of a Baccalaureate Degree Program.

  • Track number of applicants, admissions, enrollments, and degree recipients.

  • Report extent to which the Baccalaureate Degree Program fulfilled workforce needs.

  • Track place of employment of students and subsequent job placement of graduates.

  • Program costs.

  • Funding sources used to finance program.

  • Calculation of cost/degree awarded.

  • Cost of program to students.

  • Amount of financial aid offered.

  • Student debt level of graduates of program.

  • Time to degree rates for the bachelor’s program.

  • Completion rates.

  • Impact on underserved and underrepresented students

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