Section 11-206 – New Programs; Modification or Discontinuance of Programs; Unreasonably Duplicative Programs
(a) This section does not apply to: (1) New programs proposed to be implemented by public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education using existing program resources in accordance with § 11–206.1 of this subtitle; (2) Programs offered by institutions of higher education that operate in the State without a certificate of approval in accordance with § 11–202.1(b) […]
Section 11-206.1 – Establishing or Abolishing Programs
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Private nonprofit institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101(k) of this article. (3) “Public institution of higher education” means: (i) A public senior higher education institution; and (ii) A community college. (b) (1) A president of a public institution of higher education may propose to establish […]
Section 11-206.2 – Graduate Professional Certificate Program
(a) 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 […]
Section 11-201 – Minimum Requirements for Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees
The Commission shall establish minimum requirements for issuing certificates, diplomas, and degrees by institutions of postsecondary education.
Section 11-202 – Certificate of Approval
(a) (1) Except as provided in § 11–202.1 of this subtitle, an institution of postsecondary education may not commence or continue to operate, do business, or function without a certificate of approval from the Commission. (2) Except as provided in §§ 11–202.1 and 11–202.2 of this subtitle, an institution of higher education that enrolls Maryland students in a […]
Section 11-202.1 – Operation Without Certificate
(a) A private nonprofit institution of higher education operating under a charter granted by the General Assembly may operate without a certificate of approval from the Commission. (b) (1) Subject to the requirements imposed by this section, and except as prohibited in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a religious educational institution may operate without a certificate of approval […]
Section 11-202.2 – Online Distance Education Program
(a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fully online distance education program in the State” means a program, originating outside the State, offered by an out–of–state institution in which: (i) A student domiciled in Maryland enrolls; (ii) 51% or more of the program is offered through electronic distribution; and (iii) The Commission determines that the […]
Section 11-202.3 – Monitoring of Databases and Other Sources by Commission
At least twice a year, the Commission shall peruse federal databases and other information sources to determine whether there are Maryland students who are enrolled in a fully online distance education program offered by an institution of higher education that is required to register with the Commission under § 11–202.2 of this subtitle, but that […]