Notification of Program Change
If you plan to make substantial changes to an existing degree program (including online additions), add a new program, eliminate a program, propose a new certificate/credential, offer a new degree level, offer courses at a site other than the main campus, or enter into joint program/degree requirements with another institution, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges likely will require that it be notified, and, in some cases, that it approve the change prior to implementation. SACSCOC addresses these issues in its policy document on substantive change, which outlines the criteria of what constitutes the substantive change and what is required if the changes you propose fall under those standards. A copy of the current SACSCOC “Substantive Change Policy” appears below.
If you are planning such a change, notify the KSU SACSCOC Liasion at (502) 597-5932 or tierra.freeman@kysu.edu who can also answer questions that you may have.
Recent Substantive Change Actions:
Program Closures (on teach-out status, not accepting new students):
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Literaure (8/19/2023)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (8/19/2023)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (8/19/2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (History and Sociology tracks - 8/19/2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (8/19/2023)
Master of Public Administration in Public Administration (8/19/2023)
Method of Delivery - Notification (Distance Education 50% or more)
Master of Science in Computer Science (8/14/2023)
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration (8/14/2023)
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Sciences (8/14/2023)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Environment (8/14/2023)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (8/14/2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (8/14/2023)
Kentucky State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate of nursing practice level degrees. Kentucky State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Kentucky State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).