Academic Program Resources

Here you can find the status of current program and administrative requests as well as information on actions taken by the Coordinating Board regarding past requests. Updates on Table of Programs preliminary authority requests currently under consideration will also be kept here.

Tools allowing a user to search for degree programs offered at one or more of the following types of institutions: Texas public community, technical, and state colleges; Texas public universities and health-related institutions; Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT); and for-profit colleges and universities and other institutions authorized by certificate.

Distance Education is any formal instruction that is not conducted on the home campus. This can include a wide range of modalities, from off-campus face-to-face to fully online courses and programs. Distance Education at all public institutions of higher education in Texas is designed to provide residents across the state with access to courses and programs that meet their needs. These policies are intended to ensure distance education course and program quality as well as to prevent unnecessary duplication of these courses and programs.

The Coordinating Board authorizes accredited degree-granting private postsecondary institutions under a Certificate of Authorization and provides oversight of degree-granting private postsecondary institutions under a Certificate of Authority while they seek recognized accreditation. While operating in Texas, out-of-state public institutions are also required to seek authorization. Administrative rules governing degree-granting colleges and universities other than Texas public institutions can be found here: Chapter 7.