Course Directive: Modify a Course Directive

Step 1

Find the requirement in the DPR that has the existing exception you wish to change. From the Create Exception drop down menu, select Course Directive, and click Go.

A screenshot of the DPR with the create exception menu open.

Step 2

The Directed Courses section will include the course(s) currently used in the directive. If removing individual courses, click the trash can icon on the line of the course you wish to remove. Click OK on the warning prompt.

A screenshot of the course directive menu. The exceptions note says SOCY 153 approved by faculty director and SOCY 153 is in the directed courses box.

Step 3

Select any course(s) you want to add into the Course Directive from the UCSC Courses, Transfer Credit, and/or Test Credit sections. You can add as many courses as necessary, and courses can be from multiple sections.

Select Substitute to allow the course to count toward the requirement.

Select Exclude to not allow the course to count toward the requirement.

A screenshot of a course in the test credit section of the course directive page. The course is PSYC 1.

Step 4

Review the Exception Note and update it to match the newly edited course directive. Once all of the edits are made click Save and Reprocess DPR.

A screenshot of the course directive page. The exception note says PSYC 1 approved by faculty director and PSYC 1 is in the directed courses box.

Step 5

You’ll return to the requirement in the DPR where you can see the Course Directive you just edited.

A screenshot of the DPR with the modified course directive in place.

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Last Modified:

May 12, 2025