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This 6th Edition is the first revision since 1995. In this edition, codes and titles have been added for many new types of programs, some titles associated with existing codes have been modernized, and some misaligned hierarchies have been corrected. One new major category, "03 - Environmental Sciences and Technologies," has been created.

The Taxonomy of Programs is a system of numerical codes used at the state level to collect and report information on programs and courses, in different colleges throughout the state, that have similar outcomes. It is used by the Academic Affairs and Educational Services unit in the Inventory of Approved and Projected Programs, by the Management Information Systems unit for a number of purposes, and by the Vocational Education unit for accountability reports. It also has limited uses by the Facilities and Fiscal units.

The TOP is not intended to be used to control any aspect of local operations. For example, it does not control faculty minimum qualifications, service areas, or load calculations; does not control how a college organizes its programs into departments or divisions; and does not control local budgeting or program review procedures.

Because of budget limitations, we will not be making any hard copy distribution of this document. Please download it and reproduce it as needed for district or campus personnel. It has had blank pages inserted where needed, so that it will print out ready to go directly for double-sided reproduction, with the pagination coming out correctly. However, be sure that "Hidden Text" is deselected in the "View" and "Print" tabs within "Options" under the "Tools" menu; otherwise index entry markers will interfere with readability and pagination.

We will be working with colleges soon to convert their present Inventories of Approved and Projected Programs to the new TOP edition. Details will be forthcoming.

We hope the revisions in this edition will provide the system with a more accurate and complete picture of our curriculum. If you have any questions or comments about the new TOP, please contact Charlie Klein, Specialist in Academic Planning, at (916) 322-6888, fax (916) 324-4682, or e-mail to cklein@cccco.edu.