Academic Program Proposal

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Proposal
Activated
Institution
and
Proposal
Degree
Awarded
Academic
Program
Name
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Received
Objection
Deadline
MHEC Final
Action
Final
Decision
Date
Frederick Community College
Proposal
Associate of Science (A.S.)Health Sciences5/12/2024Approved5/20/2024
Health Sciences Program Description
The Health Sciences Associate of Science (A.S.) transfer degree prepares students to transfer to 4- year institutions where they can continue their education to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs including health sciences, public and community health, exercise science, and kinesiology and is the foundational step in a path toward doctoral level professional programs including medical, dental, physical therapy and occupational therapy; and provides entry level employment in the field upon completion of the associate degree, thus allowing individuals to work while pursuing advanced education.