Independent or Single Campus Degree Program
An independent degree program is a program existing on only one campus, under the authority of the Graduate Faculty and the dean of the graduate school of the campus.
Coordinated Degree Programs
A coordinated degree program is a single program that the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has approved for more than one campus to offer. A coordinated program is characterized by a single curriculum, a single set of admission criteria, a single set of graduation requirements, and shared resources. CDHE approval of a coordinated program gives authority to the specified institutions to confer the degree.
The CU System Vice President for Academic Affairs determines, in consultation with the聽campus graduate deans, the responsibilities of the faculty of each campus for areas of emphasis within a coordinated degree program.
Correspondence Degree Programs
Degree programs designated as 鈥渃orrespondence education鈥� by the Higher Learning Commission are subject to all Graduate School Rules unless the Graduate School has formally approved exceptions prior to program implementation.
Degree Designation
Degree designation is in accordance with the University Administrative Policy Statement on Campus Designation on Diplomas.
Program Development and Modification
Proposals for new degree programs and for major modifications of existing degree programs are initiated by the graduate department or program in accordance with the rules of the program. For new degree programs, in accordance with CDHE guidelines, proposals are routed through the department chair/program director, Dean of the Graduate School, Provost, Chancellor, System Administration, the Board of Regents聽and the CDHE. Final approval for new degree programs or major modifications rests with the CDHE. Major modifications of degree programs follow the same routing.聽
Last updated July 2023