SP 11-10 - Policy on Emphases, Concentrations, and Options

Policy File:
SP 11-10 Policy on Emphases, Concentrations, and Options

Drafted By: Curriculum Committee 2011-2012: Virgil Adams, Terry Ballman (Co-Chairs), Christopher Cogan, Merilyn Buchanan, Priscilla Liang, Elnora Tayag, Geoffrey Buhl, Rizzoli, Janet, Duffin, Barbara, Musashi, Kathy
Applicability: This policy applies to California State University Channel Islands (CI) undergraduate academic programs.

Policy:
To create a consistent campus wide policy for defining Emphases, Concentrations, and Options, the following definitions will be used and followed:

Emphasis: An emphasis is a set of courses defined by a major and required for degree completion. Emphases are 12 units or more.

Concentration: A concentration is a set of courses defined by a major and required for degree completion. Concentrations are less than 12 units.

Option: An option is a set of courses defined by the major and may be of any unit size. An option is not a requirement for degree completion