Academic Program Proposal
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Date
Proposal
Activated | Institution
and
Proposal | Degree
Awarded | Academic
Program
Name | Objections
Received | Objection
Deadline | MHEC Final
Action | Final
Decision
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| Towson University
Proposal | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Planetary Science | | 5/19/2024 | Approved | 5/20/2024 |
| Planetary Science Program Description |
| The Planetary Science concentration combines physics with astronomy and astrophysics, as well as necessary background in geology, in preparation for employment or advanced degrees in the field. Course requirements in geography build skills in analysis of mapping and remote sensing data. The curriculum includes courses that explicitly integrate physics, astronomy, geology, and planetary science. |
