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§ 11-206.2. Graduate Professional Certificate Programs

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division III. Higher Education [Titles 10-20] (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Maryland Higher Education Commission (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Education, § 11-206.2
§ 11-206.2. Graduate Professional Certificate Programs
Graduate Professional Certificate Program defined
(a) In this section, “Graduate Professional Certificate Program” means a program that:
(1) Offers and awards a graduate certificate for successful completion of the number of courses required by the appropriate national professional association or state licensure or certification board for business and health professions and occupations; and
(2) Satisfies the requirements beyond the baccalaureate level for licensure or certification in a profession or occupation.
Requirement of directly related program at institution
(b) An institution of higher education may establish a Graduate Professional Certificate Program if the institution offers a degree program directly related to the area of licensure or certification.
Notice to governing board of institution
(c)(1) The president of an institution of higher education shall notify the governing board of the institution and the Commission of the institution's intent to offer a Graduate Professional Certificate Program.
(2) The Program shall be approved by the Commission and implemented consistent with the provisions of this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 329, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
MD Code, Education, § 11-206.2, MD EDUC § 11-206.2
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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