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GSAD-206 - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

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Purpose

To assure that graduate programs are assigned a proper CIP code based on their prescribed program of study.

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Scope

This policy pertains to all graduate degree programs under the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School.

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Background

Policy Statement

  1. CIP code assignment (for new programs) and CIP code changes (to existing programs) are to be based solely on a program’s course of study. Furthermore, the choice of CIP code must be one that most accurately reflects the program curriculum.

Process

  1. New programs request a CIP code on the Program Proposal Form.
  2. Requests to change an existing program’s CIP code can be addressed to the Director of Graduate Council Administration of the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School.

The procedure for the Fox Graduate School’s CIP code review process can be found in P1 - Procedure for CIP Code Requests.

Procedures

Revision History

Approved by the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School, Aug. 30, 2020. Effective immediately.

  • New policy.

Editorial revisions to reflect the new name of the Fox Graduate School, July 19, 2024