Welcome to the Curriculum Guide of Sonoma State University
The Office of Academic Programs supports and provides oversight in the area of curriculum development, including new degree programs; modification to existing degree programs; new course development and modification to courses.The SSU Curriculum Guide assists faculty and the curriculum committees in the development and processing of curricular proposals. All Curriculum proposals must be submitted in Curriculog.
For assistance with developing curriculum proposals, contact curricul@sonoma.edu; for assistance with Curriculog, see Curriculog Guides and Resources or contact the Catalog & Curriculum Specialist, Kari Manwiller, (707) 664-4229; for ARR questions, contact Katie Musick, (707) 664-2844.
- Declarations of Curricular Change 2022-2023
- Curriculum Deadlines for Academic Year 2022-2023
- SSU Online Academic Catalog
- Sonoma State University Academic Plan
- Course and Curriculum Proposal Tips & FAQs
- Curriculum Process Forum Slides
Department Name Change
Programs
- New Degree Programs
Prior to developing a new degree program proposal, departments will need to schedule a consultation with the Interim Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. - Doctoral Degree Planning Resources
- Program Revisions
- Elevating Concentrations to Full Degree Programs
- Adding Options, Concentrations, Emphasis, Tracks and Minors
- New Certificate/Credential Programs
- Discontinuing Programs
- Policy on Blended Bachelor's and Master's degree programs
Please see the Program Planning Guide which can help you develop new programs as well as revise current programs, as well as concentrations, emphasis and minors.
Proposals that require approval by Chancellor's Office:
- New baccalaureate or master's degree
- Elevation of emphasis or concentration to full degree
- New subplan/concentration
- New Site Location, Program Modality or Program Source
Proposals that require notification to Chancellor's Office:
- Discontinue a baccalaureate or master's degree
- Discontinue a subplan/concentration
- Substantive changes to program or requirements
Proposals that do not need Chancellor's Office approval or notification:
- New minor, credential or certificate
- Discontinue minor, credential or certificate
- Minimal adjustments to the program
- Cosmetic changes to clarify existing program requirements
- Add approved course as "option" to existing list of electives
- Academic Reorganization
- Creation or elimination of noncredit program
Courses
- Proposing a New Course
- GE Courses
- Please see Proposing a GE Course on the General Education web page for more information.
- If you are revising an FLC, please see the section, First Year Learning Communities on the Resources page of the GE web page.
- Course Revisions
- Inactivating or Reactivating Courses
- Use the Course Discontinuation form to Inactivate courses
- Use the New Course form to Reactivate courses. A new course will need to be created as we do not re-use inactivated course numbers.
- Special Topics and Cross-listed Courses
- Service-Learning Designation
- Internship Designation
- SEIE Courses