Academic Program Proposals October 26, 2012 The following is a list of academic program proposals being considered for approval at the October 26, 2012, Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Meeting. The Institution s Name, Program Title, and Program Summary are listed below. Contact ADHE for a copy of the proposals. If you have concerns, objections, questions or comments concerning a specific proposal, please send them to Cynthia Moten (Cynthia.Moten@adhe.edu) at ADHE no later than September 1, 2012. Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Doctor of Nursing Practice The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program will be offered as a post-masters nursing degree. The practice-focused doctoral program will prepare nursing leaders for the highest level of clinical nursing practice beyond the initial and master s preparation in the discipline. In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) proposed that the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) will be the entry level for advanced practice nurses. The AACN published a position paper focusing on the issue of converting the terminal degree for advanced practice nursing from the Master s to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) by the year 2015. Currently, there is not a DNP program in Arkansas. Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management Knowledge of how to source, transport, and distribute commodities, as well as effectively deal with suppliers and customers throughout the world, is becoming increasingly necessary in order to survive and prosper in today s business environment. This proposed major will focus on developing future global supply chain managers through a systematic progression of courses that teach concepts involved in global supply chains, including supply chain management, purchasing, international logistics operations, domestic transportation, supply chain information systems, export policies and procedures, inventory management, and applied research techniques for data analysis. This program differentiates itself from existing Arkansas programs in its emphasis on international aspects of supply chain management and the unique aspects of international logistics processes. There is no expected need for any curriculum modifications, additional program costs, faculty resources, library resources, and equipment for the proposed program. Arkansas State University-Newport Certificate of Proficiency in Hospitality Services Technical Certificate in Culinary Services Technical Certificate in Food Service and Management The proposed programs meet local community needs in the hospitality service industry. Major employers have requested a training program to address increased competition among hospitality employers, high turnover rates, and underprepared employees. Hiring well-prepared employees reduces training costs and turnover. A formal education represents an added value for the individual employee who gains a breadth of skills in the area and increased opportunity for advancement. The curriculum was designed with the industry partners to meet existing needs. Arkansas Tech University Role and Scope Change Request to offer Doctor of Education (EdD) in Executive Leadership Arkansas Tech University is making a change in its role and scope to offer the first doctorate in the history of the institution, an EdD in Executive Leadership. ATU has a special role in serving students who are practitioners in the education field at the Educational Specialist (EdS) level. This proposal is in keeping with this role in expanding opportunities for students and for keeping students in executive leadership 1
roles in Arkansas public schools. The market demand for an EdD for the practitioner/scholar exists based on requests from Arkansas Tech University and Henderson EdS students along with demand from employers and other practitioners. The special feature of the proposal is to address the need and accessibility of executive leadership training for the scholar/practitioner. The change of the institution to seek this change in role and scope has been gradual in its development based on the success of the EdS program and demand from the EdS students. The careful planning of the proposed offering adds value to the advanced work completed through the EdS curriculum. South Arkansas Community College Associate of Applied Science in Performance and Media Arts The mission of the Performance and Media Arts Program at South Arkansas Community College is to provide performers and technicians for local theatre, music, and movie productions as El Dorado develops into an entertainment center as part of its long-range economic and cultural development plan.* This new program at SouthArk will nurture existing talent and encourage previously unrecognized talent through training, knowledge, and experience. Students pursuing this performance-based degree will receive instruction and training in theatre, music, and/or film production depending on their choice of concentration(s) as expressive forms of communication and performance art. Students opting for the technical aspects of the degree will receive instruction in design and technology. All studies will culminate in productions that will be open to a campus-wide audience or to a larger audience when appropriate. Lecture courses will integrate classroom studies with firsthand experience in local or regional theatre, music, or film productions. Lab courses will offer students the opportunity to continue studies in areas of particular interest to them while receiving credit for their work experience. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice A doctorate of nursing practice program (DNP) for advanced practice nurses is designed to prepare students with expert training in the delivery, management, and care of patients with complex health care needs across the life span. The DNP program provides the student with proficiencies in leadership, health care policy, health care systems, research utilization and evidence based practice models. In addition, students are leaders in developing and implementing clinical policies and are advocates in teaching patients, families, communities and other professional health care providers. The graduates of the DNP program are expert clinicians who use research to create, implement and evaluate practice. The graduates play a vital role in developing, implementing, and testing national practice guidelines as well as collaborating in clinical trials. Further, the graduates are equipped to redesign and improve the quality of patient-centered care and provide cost effective health care delivery services as well as propose solutions. As a result of health care provider shortages, there is a great need for practice-focused doctoral level education of advanced practice nurses to: (a) provide care at advanced levels, especially in rural areas, (b) participate in development of infrastructure and development of health care policy, and (c) serve as faculty for the training of new nurse providers. There is a tremendous need for Arkansas to rapidly develop and implement a DNP program in order to meet these needs. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences The primary purpose of the proposed Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will be to educate independent researchers to pursue an array of career opportunities in academics and pharmaceutical research centers (public and private), as well as the many applied areas, such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, health systems, contract research organizations, clinical laboratories and environmental testing laboratories. The breadth of the pharmaceutical sciences is wide and includes fields of study from drug discovery and development to the economics of or drug use and comparative effectiveness and drug safety. Perhaps no single graduate program could be designed to embrace such a vast field without the initial incorporation of some specialization. The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program (PSGP) has been developed in recognition of that reality, and is composed of two distinct tracks: Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) and Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP). The Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. program is an outgrowth of the long established M.S. degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences which has maintained a similar two-track structure. The academic components and goals of these two tracks are 2
identical that is to develop and educate professionals in these specific areas with the highest quality academic foundation and demonstrated creative problem solving skills to enable them to operate and contribute effectively to the future developments in these fields. The specific methods and requirements to meet the academic goals of each track are, by necessity, different, as will be detailed below. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee (ICAC) The following applications for certification may be reviewed by ADHE for possible consideration at the September 2012 ICAC quarterly meeting. American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois Bachelor of Healthcare Management Master of Healthcare Administration American Public University, Charles Town, West Virginia Recertification Distance Technology *Associate of Arts in Management *Bachelor of Arts in General Studies *Bachelor of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management *Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management *Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security *Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies *Bachelor of Science in Sport and Health Sciences *Master of Arts in Homeland Security Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology Master of Arts in Sports Exercise Psychology Master of Science in Human Resource Management Master of Science in Non-Profit Management Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Degree Completion *Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BS Degree Completion *Master of Educational Technology *Doctor of Education in Educational Technology Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan *Bachelor of Science in Administration *Master of Science in Administration *Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Arts in Education Leadership *Graduate Certificate in General Administration *Doctor of Health Administration Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, Illinois Initial Certification Distance Technology Doctor of Nursing Practice 3
Colorado State University-Global Campus, Greenwood Village, Colorado *Master of Science in Teaching and Learning Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado Associate of Science Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Finance Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Management Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Management *Doctor of Computer Science Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri Initial Certification Distance Delivery *Associate of Science in Human Services *Master of Arts in Teaching DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois *Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Recertification Distance Technology *Bachelor of Science in Communications (formerly Liberal Studies) *Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology *Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Electronics *Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Computers Everest College, Phoenix, Arizona *Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Everest University, Orlando, Florida *Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Science Everest University, Pompano Beach, Florida Associate of Science in Accounting Associate of Science in Applied Management Associate of Science in Business Associate of Science in Computer Information Science Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Science in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Associate of Science in Paralegal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Bachelor of Science in Business Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 4
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Master of Science in Business Master of Science in Criminal Justice Everest University, Tampa, Florida Associate of Science in Accounting Associate of Science in Applied Management Associate of Science in Business Associate of Science in Computer Information Science Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Science in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Associate of Science in Paralegal Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Bachelor of Science in Business Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Master of Science in Business Master of Science in Criminal Justice Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Social Media Design Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Auditing Bachelor of Science in Public Administration Master of Healthcare Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Business Psychology Master of Science in Human Resource Management Graceland University, Independence, Missouri Recertification Distance Technology *Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management Master of Education Independence University, Salt Lake City, Utah Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Jones International University, Centennial, Colorado Associate of Arts in Business Administration Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication Bachelor of Business Administration *Master of Arts in Business Communication Graduate Certificate in Financial Management Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration Graduate Certificate in Project Management *Doctor of Business Administration 5
Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa Recertification Distance Technology *Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts *Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Degree Completion) *Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Degree Completion) Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia Associate of Arts in Education Educational Specialist in Education Law Doctor of Education in Education Law National American University, Rapid City, South Dakota *Associate of Applied Science in Accounting *Associate of Applied Science in Applied Information Technology *Associate of Applied Science in Applied Management *Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration *Associate of Applied Science in Business Logistics *Associate of Applied Science in Computer Security *Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology *Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Associate of Applied Science in Medical Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science in Medical Staff Services Management New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, New York Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts Bachelor of Science in Management *Master of Science in Finance *Master of Science in Taxation Master of Science in Project Management Master of Science in Leadership Master of Science in Applied Nutrition *Master of Science in Health Informatics Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Education Rasmussen College, Ocala, Florida Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management *Bachelor of Science in Business Systems Analysis *Bachelor of Science in Digital Design *Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship *Bachelor of Science in Game and Simulation Programming 6
South University, Savannah, Georgia Associate of Science in Business Administration *Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice *Bachelor of Science in Health Science *Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management *Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies *Master of Science in Criminal Justice Initial Certification New Onsite Campus University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona Initial Certification Distance Delivery, Rogers and Little Rock Campuses *A+ Fundamentals Certificate and Health Care Management University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development Master of Education in Library Media Master of Education in School Counseling Master of Science in Continuing Education in College Student Development Master of Science in Continuing Education in Guidance and Counseling Master of Science in Continuing Education in Library Media Victory University, Memphis, Tennessee Initial Certification Mid-South Community College Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts in History Bachelor of Arts in English Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies Bachelor of Science in Psychology Walden University, Baltimore, Maryland Recertification Distance Technology *Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies *Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems *Bachelor of Science in Psychology *Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice *Bachelor of Science in Communications *Master of Science in Leadership *Master of Science in Clinical Research Administration *Master of Public Health *Master of Information Systems Management *Master of Healthcare Administration *Doctor of Business Administration *Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services *Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services *Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri Recertification Distance Delivery *Master of Arts in Human Resources Management *Master of Arts in Human Resources Development *Master of Arts in Management and Leadership *Master of Arts in Information Technology Management 7
*Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management *Master of Arts in Media Communications *Master of Science in Environmental Management *Master of Science in Finance Webster University, Fort Smith, Arkansas Recertification *Master of Arts in Human Resources Management *Master of Arts in Information Technology Management Webster University, Fayetteville, Arkansas Recertification *Master of Arts in Human Resources Management *Master of Arts in Management and Leadership Western International University, Phoenix, Arizona Initial Certification - Distance Technology *Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Behavior *Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management *Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies *Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication *Bachelor of Science in Accounting *Bachelor of Science in Business Administration *Bachelor of Science in Management Western New Mexico University, Silver City, New Mexico *RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing *Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice *Bachelor of Arts in Rehabilitative Services *Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Occupational Therapy Pending Review by Arkansas State Board of Nursing Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Master of Science in Nursing Master of Nursing Baptist College of Health Science, Memphis, Tennessee *RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program Graceland University, Independence, Missouri Bachelor of Science in Nursing *Master of Science in Nursing *Post-Master of Science in Nursing Certificate Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia *Bachelor of Science in Nursing *Master of Science in Nursing 8
Pending Review by Arkansas Department of Education Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science in Education Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Education Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership Curriculum & Instruction Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction Walden University, Baltimore, Maryland Master of Science in Education Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education endorsement Program with a Master of Science in Education Doctor of Education Educational Specialist Pending Review by Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Counseling Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois *Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia Master of Arts in Professional Counseling *Master of Arts in Counseling (Marriage and Family) *Doctor of Philosophy in Professional Counseling *Currently Under Review by ADHE 9