AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY. SUBJECT: Report on Programs Reviewed from October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013

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1 Martin O Malley Governor Anthony G. Brown Lt. Governor Anwer Hasan Chairperson Danette G. Howard Secretary AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SUBJECT: Report on Programs Reviewed from October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 DATE OF MEETING: January 22, 2014 STAFF: Dr. Jennifer Frank SUMMARY: During the current reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education acted on a total of 111 academic program proposals. These actions included the approval or endorsement of 10 degree and 14 certificate programs at independent institutions; 5 degree and 4 certificate programs at public four-year colleges and universities; and one degree program at a public community college. Twenty new out-of-state programs and 48 out-of-state renewals were approved. Additionally, one program proposal was withdrawn; one program was discontinued at a public four-year institution; and one program was discontinued at a public community college. Five partnerships were approved and one proposal was not approved/endorsed. During this same reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education issued registration to 19 out-of-state institutions, offering 446 fully online programs. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for informational purposes only.

2 Martin O Malley Governor Anthony G. Brown Lt. Governor Anwer Hasan Chairperson M E M O R A N D U M Danette G. Howard Secretary DATE: January 22, 2014 TO: Maryland Higher Education Commission FROM: Dr. Jennifer Frank STAFF: Elaine Shaw-Taylor and Natalie Lopez SUBJECT: Report on Programs Reviewed from October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 During the current reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education acted on a total of 111 academic program proposals. Degree Programs: 10 at independent colleges and universities 5 at public four-year colleges and universities 1 at public community colleges Certificate Programs: 14 at independent colleges and universities 4 at public four-year colleges and universities Out-of State Institutions: 20 new programs 48 renewal programs Proposals Withdrawn: 1 proposal withdrawn Programs Discontinued: 1 at public four-year colleges and universities 1 at public community colleges Partnerships: 5 new partnership agreements Proposals Not Approved/Endorsed: 1 proposal not approved/endorsed Total Program Proposal Actions: 111 Out-of-State Online Registrations: 19 institutions, 446 programs

3 I. PROGRAMS FAVORABLY REVIEWED AND APPROVED Independent Colleges and Universities Johns Hopkins University Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Endorsed ) Johns Hopkins University has added an online format to the existing Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program. The curriculum intends to provide professionals with indepth knowledge and skills in the field of Cybersecurity. It will prepare graduates for careers in both the private and public sectors. The program objectives will balance theory with practice and provide students requisite knowledge and skills to protect and defend information systems from attack. Master of Science in Government Analytics (Endorsed ) The Master of Science in Government Analytics will provide students with the knowledge and skill set needed to perform sophisticated data analyses, draw substantive conclusions and communicate results for the purpose of improving the functioning of government. Upon completion, students will be able to perform advanced analyses for government agencies, think tanks, business and political consulting firms, public opinion polling firms, political campaigns, market research firms and news organizations. -Area of Concentration in Statistical Analysis (Endorsed ) -Area of Concentration in Geospatial Analysis (Endorsed Area of Concentration in Political Behavior and Policy Analysis (Endorsed ) -Area of Concentration in Public Management (Endorsed ) Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (Endorsed ) The new Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance is designed to prepare graduates to meet the myriad challenges associated with advanced work in the field of international economics and financial analysis, focusing on economic theory and reasoning. Students will receive quantitative and econometric skills, and the practical application of these tools to complete projects and policy analysis. Students may complete the 54-credit hour degree in 11 months as opposed to a standard two-year program. Mount St. Mary s University Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Endorsed ) The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is designed to prepare students to work in health careers, including the areas of nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. The major has a strong emphasis in biology, with a secondary emphasis is on social and behavioral science.

4 Goucher College Master of Arts in Environmental Studies (Endorsed ) The Master of Arts in Environmental Studies is designed to be a professional, applied program that focuses on the importance of social and cultural contexts in understanding and responding to environmental issues. Recognizing that environmental practitioners who may not be scientists must still be able to engage in productive and meaningful dialogue with colleagues in the sciences, this program will provide the scientific literacy and quantitative skills necessary to engage all constituencies in these fields. The program will be offered in a distance-learning, limited-residency format. Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts (Endorsed ) The Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts will provide opportunities for students in the digital arts to deepen their knowledge and prepare them to become researchers, scholars, and teachers, as well as creative artists. Spanning multiple disciplines, technologies, and methodologies, artists in this field are rapidly expanding possibilities of how art is created, distributed, and conceived. This 72-credit program will be offered in a distancelearning, limited-residency format. Master of Arts in Management (Endorsed ) The Master of Arts in Management is an interdisciplinary degree that will provide its graduates with business mastery informed through the lens of creative, social, and environmental applications. Students can elect to take courses that focus on business and professional practices from nonprofit, public administration, entrepreneurial, educational, or for-profit sectors. The curriculum is designed for early-career professionals and students who do not necessarily come from a business background. This program will be offered in a distance-learning, limited-residency format. Washington Adventist University Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Endorsed ) The Bachelor of Science in Health Science will prepare students to pursue positions in various health related fields. The curriculum is designed to build a foundation for those who intend to further their careers in allied health such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine and Dentistry. Health professionals occupy needed positions in hospitals, clinics, federal and state health departments, rehabilitation centers and other health support services. Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (Endorsed ) The Associate degree in Radiologic Technology is designed to meet the future certification requirements for radiological technologists. Upon successful completion students will become eligible to sit for the examination to become certified radiographers. The program will prepare individuals to obtain optimal images that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

5 Washington College Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Endorsed ) The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science will complement the institution s in Environmental Studies degree and will provide majors with an understanding of human-nature interfaces from the natural sciences perspective, informed by an awareness of the social dimensions of environmental problems. Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics will form the multidisciplinary core of the new major. Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities Morgan State University Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism (Approved ) The Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism is designed to ensure that students are receiving the education, skills, and experience needed to be successful journalists in the 21st century. Like real world journalism, this program requires that students learn to write and edit for traditional journalism media as well as for digital, online media. There is a focus as well on the use of social media and other new technologies for reporting the news. In addition, the program requires that students learn how to record and edit audio and video material for use across all the media platforms that journalists are now using on the job. Saint Mary s College of Maryland Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (Endorsed ) The designation of two separate majors would allow students to double major in Studio Art and Art History, or pursue a major in Art History with a minor in Studio Art, or viceversa, both commonly requested options that are functionally prohibited under the current structure. University of Maryland Baltimore Master of Science in Pharmacometrics (Approved ) University of Maryland Baltimore proposed a new Master of Science in Pharmacometrics. Pharmacometrics is defined as the science that quantifies drug, disease and trial information to facilitate efficient drug development and/or regulatory decisions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified Pharmacometrics as the mechanism for driving innovation in the scientific processes through which medical products are developed, evaluated and manufactured. The program intends to produce scientists with practical modeling and simulation skills whose research findings will ultimately inform the clinical service decision of pharmacy practitioners. The part time 30-credit hour program will be taught in an online and hybrid format.

6 Master of Science in Health Science (Approved ) University of Maryland Baltimore proposed a new Master of Science in Health Science. Courses will be offered entirely online and hybrid format. The program intends to meet the credential requirements for entry into the Physician Assistant profession, the healthcare needs of Maryland and health policy changes occurring at the State and national level. Initially, the proposed degree will be offered exclusively to graduates of Anne Arundel Community College s Physician Assistant (AACC-PA) degree program provided they meet UMB s graduate admissions criteria. After the initial offering period, other students may apply for admission to the program. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Bachelor of Arts in Jazz and Popular Music (Approved ) The Bachelor of Arts in Jazz and Popular Music will be unique on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Few institutions in the State of Maryland offer any music programs in the contemporary areas of jazz and popular music. Given the popularity of these genres of music, this is an underserved area of study. The program will be offered within the Department of Fine Arts, which currently offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education as its only music degree. A non-teaching degree program in the field of music will enhance and complement the existing teaching program by expanding the student body within a diverse field. This program will bring many cultural opportunities to the Eastern Shore as well as enhance the mission of HBIs through the perpetuity of jazz, which has strong ties to African-American heritage. Community Colleges Community College of Baltimore County Associate of Science in Engineering (Approved ) Graduates will be able to transfer their degree in a block, rather than on a course-bycourse basis, into a Maryland four-year electrical engineering program to which they have been accepted. II. IFICATES APPROVED WITHIN EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS Independent Colleges and Universities Johns Hopkins University Post-Master Certificate in Education Sciences (Endorsed ) The Post-Master s Certificate is an interdisciplinary, collaborative program that seeks to provide doctoral students with the methodological skills needed to conduct exemplary education research. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Education s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) the program will increase the supply of scientists and researchers in education who are prepared to conduct rigorous and relevant education research that advances knowledge in the field. The program will provide students

7 exposure to disciplinary perspectives and methodological traditions not available within any individual doctoral program. Students will also participate in research placements, experience in classroom management for K-12 and experience in a local education agency. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in HIV Primary Care (Endorsed ) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate seeks to address the critical need for primary care providers specializing in the care of HIV and AIDS infected individuals. Graduates of the program will be qualified to reduce the risk of HIV in key affected populations, assist patients living with HIV and AIDS in maintaining and promoting their health, apply an evidence-based person centered approach to primary care, and work in diverse settings with diverse patients. Upon completion of the program graduates will also be able to take the credentialing exam for certification as an Advanced AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (AACRN). Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Government Analytics (Endorsed ) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Government Analytics will enhance students skills in advanced data analysis and decision making, and will welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds who have varying levels of experience with mathematics and statistics. The program sequence includes two required courses and three elective courses from one of the following specialty areas: statistical analysis, geospatial analysis, political behavior and public policy analysis, and public management. This program will be offered both online and in a face-to-face format. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems Engineering (Endorsed ) Johns Hopkins University proposed to deliver the existing Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Systems Engineering via online and hybrid instruction. The program intends to serve part time graduate students who are working in the engineering and science fields in the central Maryland region. The program offers the same courses based upon the same material and taught by the same instructors in the program. The coursework will provide in-depth knowledge and technical skills in the fields of information systems engineering and prepare students for technically significant careers within industry and government organizations. Maryland University of Integrative Health Post-Master Certificate in Clinical Herbalism (Endorsed ) The Post-Master s Certificate in Clinical Herbalism provides students with comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic principles as they apply to supporting individual health and wellness, as well as tools and techniques to cultivate and build rapport in clinical encounters. Students learn to apply a bio-psycho-social model of care to meet health and wellness goals, and the skills and knowledge to build a safe and effective clinical practice in herbalism. The certificate is a total of 16.5 credits.

8 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Herbalism (Endorsed ) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Herbalism is designed for doctors, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and other licensed and certified healthcare professionals who seek to be better informed about the safe and appropriate use of herbal medicine. The certificate is a total of 12 credits. Post-Master Certificate in Nutrition and Integrative Health (Endorsed ) The Post Master Certificate in Nutrition and Integrative Health provides evidence-based nutrition training for health professionals and those with advanced science training, including: physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, herbalists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dentists, pharmacists, osteopaths, and chiropractors. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies (Endorsed ) The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies is for those with an interest in herbs, wellness, and self-care. Those with a background or interest in horticulture and gardening, culinary arts and nutrition, public health and education, and the environment and sustainability, as well as parents and caregivers, will find the program of interest. SANS Technology Institute Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking (Endorsed ) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking is a 13 credit program that introduces students to the strategies and techniques used by hackers to access networks and systems, and allow students to develop specialized knowledge in different types of vulnerable networks and systems. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Incident Response (Endorsed ) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.) in Incident Response provides students with knowledge of attack vectors and techniques, the capabilities to seek out, identify and counter these attacks at both the host and network levels, and the ability to examine and reverse engineer malicious code often supporting these attacks. The program introduces students to forensic analysis policy and procedures, forensic analysis tools, data recovery and investigation techniques. Students will be able to explain the role of digital forensics and incident response in the field of information security, analyze the structure of common attack techniques to target the ensuing investigation and incident response, evaluate the effectiveness of available digital forensic tools and utilize multiple malware analysis tools. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Engineering Core (Endorsed ) The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Engineering Core will survey the fundamental information security tools and techniques and mover to a more advanced study of the inter-relationships between offensive and defensive information security best practices. Students will gain knowledge of the essential tools and techniques needed in

9 cybersecurity engineering. Students will be taught various cyber-attack techniques to be employed in penetration testing and incident response. Students in this program will also learn how to detect attacks through packet analysis and intrusion detection. Washington Adventist University Upper-Division Certificate in Homeland Security (Endorsed ) The new stand-alone Upper-Division Certificate in Homeland Security focuses on peace, conflict resolution, preparation, protection and responding to disasters and terrorism attacks. Students will have a foundation for further study in healthcare, computers, government, international affairs, policy, law enforcement or law and related disciplines. They will be prepared to work in private business, airports, FBI, Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, military service, border patrol, coast guard, private security and computer science related positions. Upper-Division Certificate in Cyber Security (Endorsed ) The new stand-alone Upper-Division Certificate in Cyber Security is developed to address the demand for skilled specialists to combat cyber-attacks. The curriculum will provide a framework for protecting computer systems of businesses, organizations and government agencies. The program of study will teach students about the vulnerabilities in organizations that are increasingly reliant on digital systems, and strategies to competently protect those systems. Upper-Division Certificate in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response (Endorsed ) The new stand-alone Upper-Division Certificate in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response focuses on emergency planning and response to mass casualties with an emphasis on community health and ethical decision-making. The curriculum integrates security and public safety issues with an understanding for service. The certificate offers education and training to support the professional development of practitioners in related field. Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities Bowie State University Certificate of Advanced Study in Family Practice (Approved ) The Certificate of Advanced Study in Family Practice will prepare nurses who currently have a Master of Science in Nursing for advanced practice roles by expanding their existing knowledge and experience to encompass primary health care. Post-Master Certificate in Nurse Educator (Approved ) The Nurse Educator Post-Master s Certificate prepares nurses who currently have a Master of Science in Nursing degree for nursing faculty or clinical nurse educator roles. This is done by building on their existing graduate nursing knowledge and experience. The program will update and expand their knowledge in curriculum development,

10 assessment and evaluation. It will also revitalize their teaching and learning strategies. Students will be expected to demonstrate their proficiency in these areas through performing required presentations. Students will utilize theory from nursing science and related disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate intervention strategies in advanced practice nursing roles. They will provide leadership in nursing education and in clinical practice to improve the quality of health care to clients, with an emphasis on vulnerable and underserved populations. Coppin State University Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Policing Strategies (Approved ) The Policing Strategies Certificate will be offered within the existing master s program in Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement. The program will prepare qualified professionals in the human service professions and add a valuable dimension to the Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement graduate program. It will also significantly enhance the graduate program and address cutting edge issues in the field and allow Criminal Justice graduate students to specialize in law enforcement related issues beyond administration and management. Morgan State University Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cyber Security (Approved ) This program addresses the very serious need for Cyber Security experts and fits the University wide Certificate plan. The Cyber Security certificate encompasses many disciplines, including science, engineering, management, political science, and social sciences. The certificate will focus on providing students with the understanding and technical skills needed for a technical career in the Cyber Security field. III. OUT-OF-STATE INSTITUTIONS Ana G. Mendez University System Universidad Metropolitana Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Authorized ) The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice educates graduates to work in criminal justice in either the public or the private sector. This major covers the following areas: Correction, Criminal Investigation, Courts System, Rehabilitation and Minors' Justice. Renewal Application for the Master of Business Administration (Authorized ) The Master of Business Administration allows students to develop the necessary competencies in the area of Business Administration which will enable them to assume managerial and leadership positions in the public and private sectors. -Area of Concentration in Human Resources Management -Area of Concentration in Finance -Area of Concentration in Management -Area of Concentration in Accounting

11 Andrews University Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Social Work (Authorized ) The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional degree which allows the graduate to enter the field of social work at the first level of practice or to have the opportunity to be admitted to a Master of Social Work program with advanced standing. The program requires 128 semester credit hours. Bethel Seminary of Bethel University Renewal Application for the Master of Divinity (Authorized ) The Master of Divinity is designed to guide students in a process of growth through cognitive studies, skill courses and experiences, self-assessment measures, counseling, and community life that leads to self-understanding and spiritual maturity. The degree is designed to prepare persons for professional ministry in the church. Renewal Application for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Authorized ) The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is available for persons who seek to integrate their faith and learning as committed and informed Christians and to relate their theological studies to their vocations and interests. Renewal for the Certificate in Theological Studies (Authorized ) The Certificate in Theological Studies is offered for those individuals who want more depth in biblical studies and theology to enhance their current ministries and occupations; for those needing biblical and theological studies for missions and parachurch organizations; or for individuals seeking direction regarding their future vocations in Christian ministry. Renewal for the Certificate in Ministry Leadership (Authorized ) The Certificate in Ministry Leadership is designed to equip participants to both lead and develop leaders who in turn can develop other leaders in rising generations. The curriculum is intended to produce individuals who are theological thinkers, mission activists, leadership developers, cultural architects, spiritual mentors, and relevant communicators. Grand Canyon University Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Science in Counseling (Authorized ) The Bachelor of Science in Counseling is designed to meet the needs of learners who wish to pursue entry-level careers as addiction counselors/behavioral health technicians. -Area of Concentration in Addiction -Area of Concentration in Chemical Dependency -Area of Concentration in Substance Abuse

12 Renewal Application for the Master of Science in Addiction Counseling (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Addiction Counseling is designed to meet the needs of learners who wish to pursue careers as addiction counseling professionals. This degree prepares students to treat substance abuse\dependency disorders. The demand for licensed addiction counselors is expected to grow in both the public and private sectors in the foreseeable future. Renewal Application for the Master of Science in Professional Counseling (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Professional Counseling meets the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential (NCC) and by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Graduates from this program are prepared to meet the academic requirements for licensure as a: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) Renewal Application for the Master of Science in Nursing (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor s degree in health sciences or other related fields. The program is intended to meet the needs of adult learners who with a bachelor s degree and an RN license who desire to pursue a graduate degree in nursing. -Area of Concentration in Public Health -Area of Concentration in Nursing Education -Area of Concentration in Nursing Leadership in Health Care System Renewal Application for the Post-Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education (Authorized ) The Post-Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education certificate prepares advanced professional nurses in the nursing role specialty of nursing education. The track addresses the expanding educational needs of the nursing profession. The Nurse Educator may practice in a variety of settings. The Nurse Educator will be prepared to practice in acute or chronic care settings as a staff-educator or in a role that is responsible for planning implementing and evaluating continuing education programs. The Advanced-Professional Nurse Educator will also be prepared to assume a faculty position in a traditional college of nursing or in a nontraditional program that relies on online technology as a teaching medium. Renewal Application for the Master of Arts in Teaching (Authorized ) The Master of Arts in Teaching (Initial Program Does Not Lead to Teacher Licensure) is designed for certified elementary and secondary teachers interested in advanced studies in education. Grand Canyon University offers the following emphases for this degree: Professional Learning Communities and Teacher Leadership.

13 Renewal Application for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading (Authorized ) The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading does not include a student teaching component, and does not therefore lead to licensure, but may lead to career advancement for those already licensed as teachers. This program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. Applicants to this program are required to submit a copy of a current teaching license or provide evidence of a minimum of one year of teaching experience. Renewal Application for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology (Authorized ) The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology does not include a student teaching component, and does not therefore lead to licensure, but may lead to career advancement for those already licensed as teachers. This program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and educational best practices to the delivery of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to improve the reading abilities of their students. Applicants to this program are required to submit a copy of a current teaching license or provide evidence of a minimum of one year of teaching experience. Renewal Application for the Master of Education in Educational Administration (Authorized ) The Master of Education in Educational Administration is designed for individuals interested in educational administration in the K-12 setting and seeking a principal s license. Applicants for this program are required to submit a copy of a current teaching license and provide documentation of three years of certified teaching experience. Renewal Application for the Master of Education in Education Leadership (Authorized ) The Master of Education in Education Leadership does not include a student teaching component, and does not therefore lead to licensure, but may lead to career advancement for those already licensed as teachers. This program is designed for individuals interested in educational administration in the PK-12 setting and social services settings for children, but who must postpone a school site-based administrative internship or do not choose to seek a K-12 principal's license. Renewal Application for the Master of Education in Special Education (Authorized ) The Master of Education in Special Education is designed for students who seek an elementary or cross-categorical teaching license to teach children with special needs in the K-12 classroom setting. Renewal Application for the Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Authorized ) The Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages does not include a student teaching component, and does not therefore lead to licensure, but may

14 lead to career advancement for those already licensed as teachers. The program is designed for licensed teachers or administrators with an interest in working with ESL students in or out of the classroom. Applicants to this program are required to submit a copy of a current teaching license or provide evidence of a minimum of one year of teaching experience. Fortis College Renewal Application for the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene (Authorized ) The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene prepares the individual for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and allows the graduate to take regional and state licensing exams to become a Registered Dental Hygienist Renewal Application for the Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (Authorized ) The Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology prepares students for positions in hospital, physician, and other related laboratories. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry examinations. Renewal Application for the Associate of Science in Cyber Security and Forensics (Authorized ) The Associate of Science in Cyber Security and Forensics provides instruction in security analysis, designing and creating a secure system, troubleshooting security, using appropriate testing measures, conducting forensic documentation and development, implementation and maintenance of security policy. Renewal Application for the Lower Division Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (Authorized ) The Lower Division Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting has been modified, resulting in an increase from 52 to 60 quarter credits. The program provides instruction in dental office procedures and laboratory techniques. Upon completion students are eligible to take the Maryland Expanded Functions Examination to become nationally Certified Dental Assistants Pathway II. Renewal Application for the Lower Division Certificate in Medical Assisting (Authorized ) The Lower Division Certificate in Medical Assisting has been modified, resulting in a decrease from 54.5 to 46 quarter credits. Students who complete the program will be qualified to assume entry-level positions and perform medical procedures, lab techniques, and front office duties for physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists.

15 Renewal Application for the Lower Division Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding (Authorized ) The Lower Division Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding has been modified, resulting in an increase from 54.5 to 62 quarter credits. Graduates will be qualified for entry-level jobs such as data collection, documentation, diagnostic and procedural coding. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder Apprentice examination. Renewal Application for the Lower Division Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Authorized ) The Lower Division Certificate in Pharmacy Technician has been modified, resulting in a decrease from 53 to 46 quarter credits. Graduates in this field perform tasks to help prepare prescribed medications, count tablets and label prescription bottles. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician certification exam. Renewal Application for the Lower Division Certificate in Computer and Network Support (Authorized ) The Lower Division Certificate in Computer and Network Support has not been modified. Graduates will demonstrate competence in both the Windows Client and Windows Server environments, as well as achieve at least one industry recognized Microsoft Technology Specialist Certification. Saint Joseph s College of Maine Renewal Application for the Master of Science in Education (Authorized ) The Master of Education is designed for practicing teachers who want to advance their profession, gain certification, or develop careers in public or Catholic school administration. The program ranges from 33 to 36 semester credit hours. The program s didactic elements are online and students participate though their own personal computers and any ancillary equipment. Saint Joseph s College of Maine itself will not have a physical presence in Maryland. Renewal Application for the Master of Science in Nursing (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Nursing is designed for students who hold a BSN or an RN license with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline. The program ranges from 39 to 42 semester credit hours. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The program s didactic elements are online and students participate though their own personal computers and any ancillary equipment. Saint Joseph s College of Maine itself will not have a physical presence in Maryland. ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Business Management (Authorized ) The Associate of Applied Science in Business Management exposes students to fundamental skills utilized in a variety of entry-level business positions and offers a

16 foundation to help students develop business knowledge and skills. The program introduces the fundamentals of marketing, accounting, communications, supervision and management. The program requires 94.5 credit hours. Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Criminology and Forensic Technology (Authorized ) The Associate of Applied Science in Criminology and Forensic Technology exposes students to fundamental knowledge and skills utilized in the field of criminology and forensics. Areas of study include criminal justice system, criminal law, law enforcement, forensics and investigations. This program contains report writing, communications, problem solving and computer coursework designed to help students prepare for entrylevel positions in the field of criminal justice. The program requires 94.5 credit hours. Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology (Authorized ) The Drafting and Design Technology program offers graduates an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills that can help them pursue careers in a variety of entry-level positions involving drafting and design, and may include mechanical drafting and design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), architectural drafting and design, parametric modeling, civil drafting and design, and structural detailing. The program requires 94.5 credit hours. Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (Authorized ) The Industrial Engineering Technology program exposes students to a variety of fundamental skills utilized in entry level industrial and manufacturing positions. Students will be exposed to various aspects of optimization, human factors, economic analysis, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation. The program requires 94.5 credit hours. Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Software Development (Authorized ) The Software Development program exposes students to a variety of fundamental skills used in entry-level software development, software analysis and application design positions. Students learn aspects of programming, databases, website design and the development of a software product. The program requires 94.5 credit hours. Renewal Application for the Associated of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration (Authorized ) The Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration exposes students to a variety of fundamental skills utilizes in entry-level computer network systems administration positions. Students will learn the various aspects of network hardware and software maintenance and monitoring, configuring and supporting a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN), internet systems and segments of network systems.

17 Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology (Authorized ) The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology prepares graduates to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in typical LAN/WAN environments. The discipline explores a number of networking and internetworking technologies. The objective of the program is to provide a broad-based foundation in IT and an area of concentration in computer network systems. -Area of Concentration in Computer Network Systems Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (Authorized ) The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology exposes students to a variety of fundamental skills utilized in entry-level electrical and electronics technician positions. Students are exposed to the theory of various electronics and electrical circuitry in a classroom environment and to various techniques and applications in a laboratory environment. Renewal Application for the Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communication and Design (Authorized ) The Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communications and Design exposes students to fundamental skills utilized in entry-level graphic design, visual communications and related positions. The program can help students explore communicating ideas and concepts through print and interactive multimedia communication. The program emphasizes creativity, visualization and critical thinking to help students generate technologically appropriate, functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions for graphic communications and design projects. Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Science in Project Management and Administration (Authorized ) The Project Management and Administration program has three areas of concentration that a student can select from: project management and administration, construction, and information technology. The program exposes students to fundamental knowledge and skills utilized in entry-level project management and administrative positions. Students learn skills relating to planning, organizing, implementing, leading and controlling the work of a project to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. The construction concentration is designed for students who have completed an associate degree in construction and with to pursue a bachelor degree in project management. The information technology concentration is designed for students who have completed an associate degree in information technology and wish to pursue a bachelor degree in project management. The program requires 180 credit hours. -Area of Concentration in Project Management and Administration -Area of Concentration in Construction -Area of Concentration in Information Technology

18 Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Science in Software Development (Authorized ) The Software Development program exposes students to a variety of fundamental skills used in entry-level software development, software analysis and application design positions. Students learn aspects of programming, databases, website design and the development of a software product. The program requires 180 credit hours. Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Cybersecurity (Authorized ) The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Cybersecurity exposes students to fundamental knowledge and skills utilized in entry-level information systems and cyber security. This program introduces students to a variety of topics, such as assessing the security needs of computer and network systems, various computer and network safeguarding solutions, and managing the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, procedures and countermeasures Renewal Application for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Communications Technology (Authorized ) The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Communications Technology exposes students to fundamental knowledge and skills utilized in entry-level positions in electrical engineering and communications technology. Students are exposed to a variety of basic electronics and computer principles and technical skills in both theory and practical application in a laboratory environment. Walden University Initial Application for the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology provides a broad background in clinical psychology with the opportunity to complete an optional counseling specialization. In addition, this program offers students an opportunity to complete a graduate degree that is more practitioner-focused and less research-focused and includes a broader survey of topics in clinical psychology. Initial Application for the Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Forensic Psychology prepares individuals to work within settings that integrate psychology and the legal system. It is geared toward professional interested in career advancement and enhancement. This program is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

19 Initial Application for the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling prepares students to identify and address the need for culturally and contextually relevant counseling and social change for individuals, communities and society. This program is accredited by CACREP. Initial Application for the Master of Science in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling is designed to provide students with the skills for entry level professional counseling careers. Students will focus on the prevention and remediation of conflicts or crises in and foster the development of individuals, marriages, couples and families. The program trains individuals to work in a variety of settings including community agencies, hospitals and private practice. This program is not a licensure program; however it is designed to prepare students to sit for licensing exams. Initial Application for the Master of Science in Addictions Counseling (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Addiction Counseling focuses on the skills needed to support people who are dealing with substance abuse and addictive behaviors related to gambling, exercising, technology and pornography. Students examine the factors that put individuals at risk for developing addictions, and they study how to treat addictions that may coexist with other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and obsessivecompulsive behavior. Initial Application for the Master of Science in Career Counseling (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Career Counseling is designed to prepare students to serve as career development counselors, specialists and consultants in a variety of settings. Students will use their training to foster the development of individuals and groups around issues of career decision making, career transitions and career development. This program is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional. Initial Application for the Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (Authorized ) The Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision is designed to evaluate the theory and practice of counseling through quantitative and qualitative research and to prepare educators and leaders in the profession of counseling. This program is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional. Initial Application for the Master of Public Health (Authorized ) The Master of Public Health fosters the development of professional public health values, concepts and ethical practices through the preparation of practitioners with specialized knowledge, skills and competencies in health promotion, disease prevention and management who are able to identify and assess the needs of diverse populations.

20 Initial Application for the Master of Science in Health Informatics (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Health Informatics is designed for current and aspiring informatics professionals. It facilitates the development and advancement of ehealth initiatives and other emerging information technologies to improve healthcare. Initial Application for the Master of Healthcare Administration (Authorized ) The Master of Healthcare Administration provides both current and future healthcare administrators and managers with the skills required for assuming leadership roles in a variety of settings. The curriculum is aligned to healthcare management content areas as defined by national healthcare administration standards. Specific emphasis is placed on providing an understanding of clinical service delivery through analysis of the day to day operations in clinical support service activities. Initial Application for the Master of Science in Clinical Research Administration (Authorized ) The Master of Science in Clinical Research Administration is designed to provide students with the required skills for effective clinical research administration and management. The program is designed for students who have a broad social science or health background and little or no clinical trials experience. A practicum provides field experiences in a clinical trial setting. Initial Application for the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Authorized ) The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies provides students with an opportunity to create flexible career options through the use of emphases that are drawn from other degree programs in the university. Initial Application for the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal Preparation (Authorized ) The Education Specialist in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal Preparation is designed to prepare candidates to manage complex educational issues, evaluate and improve instructional programs, develop diverse school personnel, and create a shared strategic vision. Initial Application for the Endorsement in Special Education Certificate (Authorized ) The Endorsement in Special Education is designed to prepare current teachers to become K-12 classroom special education teachers of children with learning disabilities or emotional/behavioral disorders. The program has an optional Master of Science in Education. Initial Application for the Master of Arts in Teaching: Teacher Preparation (Authorized ) The Master of Arts in Teaching: (Teacher Preparation is designed to prepare candidates to become P-12 classroom teachers with the skills to work in diverse settings. Students