California Community College Chancellor's Office BDP Application

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Last updated: Oct 17, 2024 by Shelly Hess
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This section of the baccalaureate degree manual outlines the requirements and guidelines for obtaining approval for a new baccalaureate degree program in California Community Colleges. The legislation limits the approval to 15 degrees per application cycle. The eligibility requirements include:

  1. Board of Governors Fee Waiver: The district must have a policy that mandates potential students applying for a fee waiver to submit either a FAFSA or a California Dream Act application. This ensures that students seeking financial aid complete the appropriate application.

  2. Identification of Unmet Workforce Needs: The district must identify and document unmet workforce needs in the subject area of the intended baccalaureate degree program. The program should be offered in a community or region with such needs. This requirement ensures that the program aligns with local demand for skilled professionals.

  3. Avoidance of Program Duplication: The district must ensure that the baccalaureate degree program does not duplicate existing programs or curricula at the California State University or the University of California. This ensures that the program is distinct and complements the current educational offerings.

  4. Adequate Expertise, Resources, and Student Interest: The district must demonstrate that it possesses the necessary expertise, resources, and student interest to provide a high-quality baccalaureate degree program in the chosen field of study. This requirement ensures that the district has the capacity to deliver a rigorous and valuable program.

The application process for new baccalaureate degree programs is highly competitive. This section in the manual provides a comprehensive overview of the application process, step-by-step instructions, resources, and tips to develop a strong application. It emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the proposed program will lead to high-paying jobs for students and does not duplicate existing curricula offered at California State University or the University of California.

Click here for the current CCCCO Baccalaureate Degree Materials:

Cycle 2 Application

Cycle 3 Application

Cycle 5 Application

Cycle 6 Application

Application criteria and requirements are subject to change, use as a sample only for reference.

Cycle 2 Rubric

Cycle 3 Rubric

Cycle 5 Rubric

Application criteria and requirements are subject to change, use the rubric as a sample only for reference.

 

Image of CCCCO BDP Scoring Rubric

 Instructions (Updated to align with Cycle 5)

Certification of Statutory Compliance and Readiness

The template forms are in Word format and will be downloaded in a separate window. The template form for Workforce Need has changed! You must use the most current forms.

We will not offer a baccalaureate degree program or curricula already offered by the California State University or the University of California (Ed Code § 78042(d)(2).)
Workforce Need/Demand
Our district/college consulted with regional employers and regional workforce development boards Ed. Code § 78042 (f)(5).) We will will provide substantial evidence our proposed baccalaureate degree will fulfill unmet workforce need and provide high-wage jobs or promotions for graduates. Download the Summary of Workforce Need and Demand Template.
Program Description
Our college has completed the Proposed BDP Description Form and understand this form will be shared with CSU, UC, and AICCU for intersegmental analysis. Download the Proposed BDP Description Template.
Quality and Design.
Our district/college has completed the Program Quality and Curriculum Design Form.
Download the Program Quality and Curriculum Design Template.
Administrative and Funding Plan
Our district/college has the campus-wide expertise and resources to offer a quality baccalaureate degree program and have demonstrated that in the attached template. Ed. Code §78042 (d)(3)). Download the Administrative and Funding Plan Template.
Our district maintains the primary mission to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous workforce improvement (Ed. Code § 78042(b).)
Our district has the additional mission to provide high quality undergraduate education at an affordable price for students and the state. (Ed. Code § 78042(b).
Our district has a written policy that requires all potential students who wish to apply for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver to complete and submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act application in lieu of the California Promise Grant (Ed. Code § 78042(c).)
Our district maintains separate records for community college students enrolled in lower division courses and baccalaureate degree students enrolled in upper division courses (Ed. Code § 78042(e).)
Our district currently offers and will continue to offer an associate degree program in the same academic subject form which this baccalaureate program is proposed. (Ed. Code § 78042(j)(1).)

Application

District/College Contact Information

  • District Name

  • College Name

  • Name of Contact at College Completing this Application

  • Title of Contact at College Completing this Application

  • Email Address of Contact at College Completing this Application

  • Phone Number of Contact at College Completing this Application

  1. Name of proposed baccalaureate degree program

  2. CIP Code of proposed baccalaureate degree program

  3. Name of current associate degree program

  4. Primary TOP Code for baccalaureate degree program (list no more than two)

SDCCD Shelly L. Hess Dean Instructional Services and Victor DeVore Dean Student Services