Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 71650

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 71650 - Application for a Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (an Increase or Decrease by 25% or More)

(a) An institution seeking to change its educational objectives, or increase or decrease by 25 percent or more the number of clock hours or credit hours required for successful completion of a program under section 94894(i) of the Code, shall complete the "Application for Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (An Increase or Decrease by 25% or More)" form (OBJ rev. 8/22), which is hereby incorporated by reference, to obtain prior authorization from the Bureau in accordance with 94894 of the Code. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

(b) For an application to add a degree program:

(1) "Unrelated to the approved educational programs" as used in section 94894(a) of the Code includes the addition of a degree program where no degree at that level was previously approved, whether or not the proposed program would offer a degree in the same subject area as a previously approved non-degree program or lower level degree; and a program leading to licensure whether or not the proposed program is in the same subject area as a previously approved program that did not lead to licensure.

(2) The owner of an institution approved pursuant to section 94886 of the Code seeking to add a degree-granting program must complete an accreditation plan under section 71105, or provide proof of accreditation with the scope of that accreditation covering the institution and at least one degree program.

(3) If an application is granted pursuant to this subdivision, the Bureau shall issue a provisional approval of no more than two degree programs for which approval is sought. Such approval of the program shall run in conjunction with any existing approval to operate the institution.

(c) The application shall establish that the institution, including any branch, can meet the minimum operating standards contained in Chapter 3, and shall include:

(1) The name, school code, address, website address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution;

(2) The reasons for changing the educational objectives or for an increase or decrease of 25 percent or more in the number of clock hours or credit hours required for successful completion of an educational program as defined in Education Code section 94837, and how the proposed change helps to further the institution's mission and objectives;

(3) When the institution proposes to change the educational objectives, or the amount of Clock or Credit Hours required for successful completion of the program;

(4) The impact of the change on the financial resources of the institution, including the institution's ability to comply with section 71745;

(5) A description of the facility and equipment, as required by section 71260, required for the change;

(6) For addition of a new program, all information required by section 71220 and section 71210 except for 71210(c)(2);

(7) If the application is for a change to an existing program, a description of the differences between any programs approved and the proposed programs, including differences in admissions standards, degree requirements, curricula, and standards for student achievement;

(8) A statement that the institution has contracted with duly qualified faculty that meet the requirements of section 71720;

(9) A description of library and other learning resources, as required by Section 71270, required for the proposed change;

(10) The name, address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution's contact person for the purpose of this application; and

(11) Any additional information required by the Bureau pursuant to section 71340.

(d) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Application for Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (An Increase or Decrease by 25% or More) form, by providing the information required by (c)(1) and (c)(10) and the fee required by Section 94930.5(c) of the Code, and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

(e) If no grounds for denial exist as provided in section 71655, the Bureau shall provide written notice of approval of the substantive changes requested on any application submitted in compliance with this section, or for institutions approved by means of accreditation, the Bureau shall send a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application specified in subsection (d). The Bureau's authorization to make the changes requested by an institution on any application required by this section shall be deemed effective as of the date of the written notice of approval provided by the Bureau.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 71650

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).
3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).
5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).
7. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer and new section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
8. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer and new section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
9. Editorial correction of HISTORIES 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).
10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).
11. New subsection (b), redesignation of former subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and amendment of NOTE filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
12. New subsection (b), redesignation of former subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and amendment of NOTE refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).
14. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-10-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94885, 94885.5 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94823.5, 94885, 94885.5, 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).
3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).
5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).
7. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer and new section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
8. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer and new section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).
10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).
11. New subsection (b), redesignation of former subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
12. New subsection (b), redesignation of former subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).
14. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-10-2023; operative 4/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).