ACADEMIC PLAN
Existing and Projected Degree Programs
2017-18 through 2027-28
California State University, Chico
(continued)
School or Division and Degree Program Title / Existing Degree type / Projected Program and Originally Approved Implementation Year / Academic Year for Scheduled Program Review /Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctoral / Other /
College of Agriculture
Agriculture / BS / 2016-17
Agricultural Business / BS / 2016-17
Animal Science / BS / 2014-15
Agricultural Education[1] / MS / 2017-18
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Anthropology / BA / MA / 2018-19
Child Development / BA / 2015-16
Criminal Justice / BA / 2017-18
Economics / BA / 2016-17
Geography / BA / MA* / 2014-15
Health Science / BS[2] / 2015-16
International Relations / BA / 2016-17
Multicultural and Gender Studies / BA / 2012-13
Political Science / BA / MA / 2014-15
Psychology / BA / MA[3]-MS / 2011-12
(PPSC option 2017-18)
Public Administration / BA / MPA / 2016-17
Social Science / BA^ / MA / 2020-21
(MA in 2017-18)
Social Work / BA^ / MSW / 2016-17
Sociology / BA^ / 2018-19
College of Business
Accountancy / MS*
Business Administration / BS / MBA / 2017-18
Business Information Systems / BS / 2017-18
College of Communication and Education
Communication Design / BA[4] / 2018-19
(Graphic Design Option 2017-18)
Communication Sciences and Disorders / BA / MA / 2017-18
(MA in 2018-19)
Communication Studies / BA / MA / 2017-18
Education / MA / 2022-23
Exercise Physiology / BS / 2020-21
Journalism / BA / 2021-22
Kinesiology / BA / MA / 2020-21
Liberal Studies / BA^ / 2015-16
Recreation Administration / BS / MA / 2019-20
Teaching / MA 2015
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
Civil Engineering / BS / 2017-18
Computer Animation and Game Development / BS / 2013-14
Computer Engineering / BS / 2017-18
Computer Information Systems / BS / 2017-18
Computer Science / BS / MS / 2021-22
(MS in 2017-18)
Concrete Industry Management / BS / 2019-20
Construction Management / BS / 2021-22
Electrical and Electronic Engineering / BS / 2017-18
Electrical and Computer Engineering / MS / 2011-12
Sustainable Manufacturing / BS / 2020-21
Mechanical Engineering / BS / 2017-18
Mechatronic Engineering / BS / 2017-18
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Art / BA-BFA / MA-MFA / 2017-18
Asian Studies / BA / 2018-19
English / BA / MA / 2016-17
(MA in 2018-19)
French / BA / 2019-20
German / BA / 2017-18
History / BA / MA / 2016-17
(MA in 2017-18)
Humanities / BA / 2016-17
Latin American Studies / BA / 2018-19
Linguistics / BA*
Music / BA / 2018-19
Musical Theatre / BA / 2014-15
Philosophy / BA / 2018-19
Religious Studies / BA / 2015-16
Spanish / BA / 2017-18
Teaching International Languages / MA / 2010-11
Theatre Arts / BA / 2014-15
College of Natural Sciences
Biochemistry / BS / 2012-13
Biological Sciences / BA, BS / MS / 2016-17
(BS in 2017-18)
(MS in 2011-12)
Botany / MS*
Chemistry / BS, BA / 2018-19
(BA in 2015-16)
Environmental Science / BS / MS / 2010-11
(MS in 2011-12)
Geology / BS / 2010-11
Geosciences / BS / MS / 2010-11
(MS in 2011-12)
Mathematics / BS / 2018-19
Mathematics Education / MS / 2010-11
Microbiology / BS / 2011-12
Natural Sciences / BA / 2016-17
Nursing / BS / MS^ / 2018-19
Nutrition and Food Sciences / BS / 2021-22
Nutritional Science / MS[5] / 2016-17
(Nut. Ed Option 2021-22)
Physics / BS / 2015-16
Office of Graduate Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies / MA-MS / 2012-13
Undergraduate Education
Special Major / BA-BS*
* Suspended program
^ Also offered through Special Sessions
Note: Underlined programs are nationally accredited subject areas
[1] Online delivery
[2] Health Services Admin Option is accredited
[3] Applied/School Psychology is accredited
[4] Graphic Design Option is accredited
[5] Nutritional Education Option is accredited