1. (a) An academic undergraduate program plan, as defined in §4.363(6) of this subchapter (relating to Definitions), shall:

   1. (1) identify all required lower-division courses for the applicable certificate or degree program;

   2. (2) include for each program plan course, if applicable:

      1. (A) the assigned course number under the common course numbering system under Texas Education Code, §61.832;
      2. (B) the course equivalent in the Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual or its successor adopted by the Board;

   3. (3) be designed to enable a full-time student to obtain a certificate or degree, as applicable, within the following time frames:

      1. (A) for a 60-hour degree or certificate program, two years;
      2. (B) for a 120-hour degree program, four years; or
      3. (C) a comparable time frame, for an approved certificate or degree program that requires credit hours other than those specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph;
   4. (4) include a specific recommended sequence in which courses should be completed to ensure completion of the applicable program within the time frame described by paragraph (3) of this subsection; and
   5. (5) be included in the institution's course catalog and on the institution's Internet website.

2. (b) Beginning September 1, 2027, each institution shall submit to the Coordinating Board not less than once every five (5) years:

   1. (1) the location of each undergraduate program plan, as applicable, that is accessible on the institutions Internet website.
   2. (2) a certification of compliance with the requirements of this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §4.365 adopted to be effective May 13, 2026, 51 TexReg 3098.