The following actions require the approval of the department cabinet secretary and the New Mexico state board of finance:

1. A. Addition of a new graduate program.
2. B. Addition of a doctoral degree in an academic discipline or sub-discipline in which a master's degree is already awarded.
3. C. Addition of a master’s degree in an academic discipline or sub-discipline in which a doctoral degree is already awarded.
4. D. Addition or deletion of a program option, concentration or specialization that will result in a new degree level or academic discipline or sub-discipline. For example, the addition of a concentration or specialization in British literature to an existing master of arts in English would not be subject to 5.5.2 NMAC; however, the addition of an option of British literature in an English department that would result in a new master of arts in British literature would be subject to 5.5.2 NMAC.
5. F. Addition of a post-baccalaureate certificate that requires additional funding, faculty or facilities.

[5.5.2.9 NMAC - Rp, 5.5.2.9 NMAC, 06/12/2018]