*Annual Program Assessment and the 5-Year Program Review are guided by FAM 856.6.
Academic Program Review
Program review is one of the most important mechanisms to assure the integrity and quality of the educational experience of our students. All degree programs offered at CSUSB go through a review process every five years and allows for the examination, assessment, and strengthening of programs.
The cycle of review for each program can be seen in the CSUSB Academic Master Plan, which is updated annually and approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. The review process is governed by FAM 856.6, which places the assessment of student learning at the front and center of the review. The process ends with an action plan by the department faculty, in response to the comments and recommendations made by the various reviewers, including the external reviewer, the college dean, and the Program Review Committee.
Program Review Reports
Program Review Schedule, Academic Year 2025-2026
- Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in History
- Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Public History
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health Services Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Intelligence and Crime Analysis
- Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology
- Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Program Review Schedule, Academic Year 2026-2027
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Geology
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Mathematics
- EdS in School Psychology
- Master of Arts in Educational Administration
- Master of Arts in Instructional Design & Technology
- Master of Arts in National Security Studies
- Master of Arts in Social Sciences and Globalization
- Master of Arts in STEM Education
- Master of Science in Counseling
- Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
- Master of Science in National Cyber Security Studies
- Master of Science in Special Education
| Action | Ranked List of External Reviewers | Recommendations from the University Program Review Committee | Program Self-Study Due! | External Review Reports (their reports are due two weeks after the visit) | Internal Reports: University Program Review Committee, College Dean, Graduate Dean (If applicable) | Action Plan Due! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due Date | September 26, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | November 21, 2025 | 2-weeks after the visit; all reports should be in by March 13, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |