Procedures Handbook - Occupational Programs: Overview

Welcome to the information on the Curriculum Procedures Handbook – Occupational Programs section. The items on the above navigation bar are your links to the occupational program sections of the Handbook..

Users will be able to access detailed information related to the development and processing of a new, modified or program deletion proposal for occupational certificates and degrees. The Quick Read on Occupational Programs includes key operations and resources for the development of a Certificate of Completion or Associate in Applied Science degree proposal. A graphic depicting a general proposal development timeline follows with key activities that must be completed before the program is available for offering.

Time required depends on the initiating College process for program development. Research Program and related new course Development by College(s) College Team & Curriculum Committee Review/Action Time required is approximately 35 days for the program to be available for scheduling. District Curriculum Office Receives Proposal District Curriculum Committee Review/Action Governing Board Action Program Released & Available for College Offering

Quick Read on Curriculum Procedures Handbook –Occupational Programs:

The first step in development is to conduct the research. The District Curriculum Office provides official program information on its website. Users should utilize the Program Search engines to view the current program requirements. Programs by College link provides a list of all programs available at each college. All Maricopa Programs by Title link lists all programs in alpha order. The Occupational Program Matrix link provides the Matrix which is included in the MCCCD Catalog Common Pages. These links are available through the News and Resources tab above along with other information on programs.

Curriculum development is supported by the colleges through their Vice President of Academic Affairs, Occupational Administrator, Instructional Design Facilitator and Curriculum Technician. Users can begin the development of curriculum through these College Contacts.

Development of a New Occupational Program proposal requires the initial development of a New Occupational Program Early Alert and approval of the Alert by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Other Curricular Resources in support of program development accessed by way of the above tab are:
Advisory Committee Minutes Template
Certificate Guidelines
College Curriculum Personnel Checklist for Analyzing Program Proposals
Instructional Councils (Includes information on transmittal memorandum and instructional council proposal evaluation.)
MCCCD Suggested Criteria for District Curriculum Committee and College Curricuum Committee Evaluation of Curriculum Proposals
Occupational Program Within a Degree or Certificate - Proposal Format

The different program sections in the Curriculum Procedures Handbook listed on the navigation bar above include Samples of Proposals. These samples provide the user with an idea of the type of information required for the proposal before it is submitted for review and action.