Academic Program Proposal

Date
Proposal
Activated
Institution
and
Proposal
Degree
Awarded
Academic
Program
Name
Objections
Received
Objection
Deadline
MHEC Final
Action
Final
Decision
Date
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Proposal
Master of Arts (M.A.) Philanthropy8/8/2019Recommended9/16/2017
Philanthropy Program Description
The demands of changing demographics in an increasingly diverse society support the need for higher education professionals to be equipped with the professional skills and expertise to develop learners and professionals for the ever-increasing needs of philanthropy within higher education and within non-profit organizations. NDMU's proposed MA program will provide an opportunity for the next generation of administrators to receive the training necessary to lead institutions and organizations into an ever­ changing future. The Master of Arts Degree in Philanthropy will be a 30-credit -hour fully online, non­ residence-based program aimed at the working professional.