§ 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.

HISTORY: 2002, ch. 329.