Division of Academic Affairs
Program Review
Procedures and Guidelines for Review of Academic Programs
Accredited Programs Non-Accredited Programs
Orientation
For non-accredited programs, in September of the academic year before the review is due, the Program Review Officer or Program Review Coordinator notifies the chairs of the academic departments and the appropriate deans that reviews are to begin. For accredited programs, the review cycle is set by by the accrediting agency.
All programs, accredited and non-accredited, are encouraged to attend orientation. Orientation is held via Zoom, usually in mid-October.
Orientation PowerPoint Slide Show
October 24, 2024 Program Review Orientation #1
October 25, 2024 Program Review Orientation #2
Academic Program Review Schedule
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Art, B.A. | 2025-26* |
| Art, M.A. | 2025-26* |
| Art History, B.A. | 2025-26* |
| Cognitive Sciences, B.S. | Currently Suspended |
| Communication, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| Communication, M.A. | 2025-26 |
| Creative Writing, M.F.A. | In Review |
| Dance, B.A. | 2029-30 |
| English, B.A. | In Review |
| English, M.A. | In Review |
| English Studies, B.A. | In Review |
| French, B.A. | In Review |
| German, B.A. | Currently Suspended |
| Graphic Design, B.F.A. | 2024-25* |
| Integrated Design, B.A. | |
| Interior Design, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| Liberal Arts Degree Completion, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| Linguistics, B.A. | In Review |
| Linguistics, M.A. | In Review |
| Mass Communication & Journalism, B.A. | In Review |
| Mass Communication & Journalism, M.A. | Currently Suspended |
| Music, B.A. | 2031-32* |
| Music, M.A. | 2031-32* |
| Philosophy, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| Russian, B.A. | Currently Suspended |
| Spanish, B.A. | In Review |
| Spanish, M.A. | In Review |
| Theatre Arts, B.A. | In Review* |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Communicative Sciences, B.A. | 2026-27 |
| Deaf Education, M.A. | 2026-27* |
| Exercise Science, M.S. | 2030-31 |
| Health Science, B.S. | 2026-27 |
| Kinesiology, B.S. | 2028-29 |
| Nursing, B.S. | 2029-30* |
| Nursing, D.N.P. | 2025-26* |
| Nursing, M.S. | 2024-25* |
| Physical Therapy, D.P.T. | 2024-25* |
| Public Health, M.P.H. | 2028-29* |
| Recreation Administration, B.S. | 2028-29* |
| Social Work, B.A. | 2025-26* |
| Social Work, M.S.W. | 2025-26* |
| Speech-Language Pathology, M.A. | 2025-26* |
| Sport Administration, M.A. | 2030-31 |
| Sport and Performance Psychology, M.S. | 2030-31 |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. | 2025-26 |
| Biochemistry, B.S. | 2025-26 |
| Biology, B.S. | 2025-26 |
| Biology, M.S. | 2025-26 |
| Biomedical Physics, B.S. | In Review |
| Biotechnology, M.B.T. | 2025-26 |
| Chemistry, B.A. | In Review |
| Chemistry, B.S. | In Review |
| Chemistry, M.S. | In Review |
| Computer Science, B.S. | In Review |
| Computer Science, M.S. | In Review |
| Environmental Sciences, B.S. | 2029-30 |
| Geology, B.S. | 2029-30 |
| Geology, M.S. | 2029-30 |
| Mathematics, B.S. | In Review |
| Mathematics, M.S. | In Review |
| Natural Sciences, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| Neuroscience, B.S. | |
| Physics, B.S. | In Review |
| Physics, M.S. | In Review |
| Psychology, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| Psychology, M.A. | 2025-26 |
| School Psychology, Ed.S. | 2025-26* |
| Water Resource Management, M.S. | 2025-26 |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Africana Studies, B.A. | 2026-27 |
| Anthropology, B.A. | 2027-28 |
| Asian American and Asian Studies, B.A. | 2030-31 |
| Chicano Studies, B.A. | 2028-29 |
| Child and Family Science, B.S. | 2026-27 |
| City and Regional Planning, B.S. | In Review |
| Criminology, B.S. | In Review |
| Criminology, M.S. | In Review |
| Forensic Behavioral Sciences, B.S. | In Review |
| Geography, B.A. | 2028-29 |
| History, B.A. | 2025-26 |
| History, M.A. | 2025-26 |
| International Relations, M.A. | Currently Suspended |
| Latin American Studies, B.A. | 2028-29 |
| Native American Studies, B.A. | 2028-29 |
| Political Science, B.A. | 2028-29 |
| Public Administration, M.P.A. | 2028-29* |
| Social Science, B.A. | 2027-28 |
| Sociology, B.A. | 2028-29 |
| Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, B.A. | In Review |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business, B.S. | In Review |
| Agricultural Education, B.S. | 2024-25* |
| Agricultural Systems Management, B.S. | 2028-29 |
| Animal Science, B.S. | 2025-26 |
| Agricultural Science, M.S. | 2025-26 |
| Enology, B.S. | 2026-27 |
| Food Sciences, B.S. | 2025-26* |
| Food and Nutritional Sciences, M.S. | 2025-26 |
| Human Nutritional Sciences, B.S. | 2025-26 |
| Industrial Technology, B.S. | 2024-25* |
| Industrial Technology, M.S. | 2024-25* |
| Plant Science, B.S. | In Review |
| Plant Science, M.S. | In Review |
| Viticulture and Enology, M.S. | 2026-27 |
| Viticulture, B.S. | 2026-27 |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, M.S. | 2027-28* |
| Counseling, M.S. | 2027-28 |
| Education, M.A. | In Review |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, M.A. | 2029-30* |
| Educational Leadership, Ed.D. | 2025-26 |
| Early Childhood Education, M.A. | 2026-27 |
| Higher Education Administration and Leadership, M.A. | In Review |
| Liberal Studies, B.A. | In Review |
| Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, M.S. | 2027-28* |
| Multiple and Single Subject, Credential | 2029-30* |
| Special Education, M.A. | In Review |
| Preliminary Education Specialist, Credential | 2029-30* |
| Preliminary Administrative Services, Credential | 2029-30* |
| Teaching, M.A.T. | 2025-26 |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Architectural Studies, B.S. | In Review |
| Civil Engineering, B.S. | In Review* |
| Civil Engineering, M.S. | In Review |
| Civil Engineering, M.S. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering option |
In Review |
| Computer Engineering, B.S. | 2025-26* |
| Construction Management, B.S. | 2025-26* |
| Construction Management, M.S. | 2025-26 |
| Electrical Engineering, B.S. | 2025-26* |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S. | 2025-26 |
| Engineering, M.S. | In Review |
| Geomatics Engineering, B.S. | 2025-26* |
| Mechanical Engineering, B.S. | 2025-26* |
| Pre-Engineering, B.S. | 2030-31 |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, B.S. | 2029-30* |
| Business Administration, M.B.A. (SE) | 2029-30* |
| Economics, B.A. | 2029-30* |
| Fashion Merchandising, B.A. | Currently Suspended |
| Academic Program | Next Review Cycle |
|---|---|
| General Education | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A., B.S. | Further information |
Academic Program Review Schedule
Questions or Assistance
Dr. Joy Goto, Interim Dean
Division of Research and Graduate Studies
jgoto@csufresno.edu
559.278.2448
Dr. Bernadette T. Muscat, Dean
Undergraduate Studies Office
bmuscat@csufresno.edu
559.278.4468
Celeste DeMonte, Program Review Coordinator
Undergraduate Studies Office
celestedemonte@csufresno.edu
559.278.3118
Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE)
Outcomes Assessment Requirements
Student Data Packet
Using and Interpreting Data
559.278.3906