Section 11-206.2 - Graduate professional certificate program. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-206.2. Graduate professional certificate program.
 

(a)  "Graduate Professional Certificate Program" defined.- 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. 

(b)  Establishment.- 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. 

(c)  Notification of governing board.-  

(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. 
 

[2002, ch. 329.]