CIP code program designation is determined by the faculty in consultation with the provost's office. The faculty can search available codes (six-digits required) through the National Center for Education Statistics. Please note that CPE is currently using the 2020 CIP code options.
When choosing a CIP code, departments should keep in mind that duplicating a CIP code can be problematic and complicate program accountability. Furthermore, CPE will ask proponents of new programs to review a list of programs within the KY public institutions with the same CIP codes. When proposing a new program at WKU that matches a program with a same CIP at another institution, the proponent will have to justify the need for the similar program. See the notification of intent for additional information. Also, some CIP codes are not valid for IPEDS reporting. It will state this in the description on the National Center for Education Statistics website. If a CIP codes is chosen that will be invalid for IPEDS reporting, any degrees awarded will not be counted.