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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

 

*Nationally Accredited
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*

 

*Nationally Accredited
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

 

*Nationally Accredited
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

 

*Nationally Accredited
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

 

 

*Nationally Accredited
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

 

*Nationally/State Accredited
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

 

 

*Nationally Accredited
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

 

 

*Nationally Accredited
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

 

 

*Nationally Accredited
Academic Program Next Review Cycle
General Education  
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A., B.S. Further information

 

Academic Program Review Schedule

Questions or Assistance

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