(a) General rule.--In addition to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, all State-owned universities may provide graduate instruction at the doctoral level in areas of study leading to professional doctorates, also known as applied doctorates. Professional doctoral degrees need not be offered in conjunction with any other institution chartered to offer education at the doctoral level.

(b) Exception.--The authorization under subsection (a) does not include the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree for any State-owned university, except for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.