1. (a) Direct assessment competency-based education modules are a set of degree-applicable credit modules which have been designated as appropriate to the associate degree in accordance with the requirements of section 55062. Academic standards for modules of direct assessment competency-based education programs shall meet the criteria specified below:

   1. (1) Curriculum Committee. The college and/or district curriculum committee recommending a module shall be established by the mutual agreement of the college or district administration and the academic senate. The committee shall be either a committee of the academic senate or a committee that includes faculty and is otherwise comprised in a way that is mutually agreeable to the college and/or district administration and the academic senate.

   2. (2) Modules are created and adopted as part of a direct assessment competency-based education program and shall meet the following standards:

      1. (A) Grading Policy. The modules shall provide for measurement of student performance in terms of the stated module outcomes and culminate in a formal, permanently-recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55270.8. The grade is based on demonstrated mastery in the subject matter through successful completion of a summative assessment.
      2. (B) Units. The modules shall grant units of credit in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 55270.12. The competency-based education program map shall record the number of units and credit hour equivalencies for direct assessment competency-based education modules.
      3. (C) Intensity. The modules shall treat subject matter in a way that requires students to regularly engage with the instructional materials.
      4. (D) Difficulty. The modules shall require an attainment of outcomes in the areas of critical thinking, and the understanding and application of concepts determined by the curriculum committee to be college-level.
      5. (E) Level. The modules shall require learning skills and a vocabulary determined by the curriculum committee to be college-level.
   3. (3) Conduct of Module. Each module shall be taught by a qualified instructor in accordance with a set of objectives and with other specifications defined in the competency-based education program map.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).