Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline
	Notre Dame of Maryland University Proposal	Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)	Leadership, Education, and Research in AI	7/18/2025
Leadership, Education, and Research in AI Program Description
(Aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators and Education Leaders) <br>Upon completion of the LEARN-AI Graduate Certificate, graduates will be able to: <br> <br>1. AI Literacy and Integration (ISTE Standard: Educator - Learner) <br>• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, tools, and Applications relevant to K-12 and higher education settings. <br> <br>• Evaluate and apply AI-driven technologies to enhance student learning, engagement, and academic success. <br> <br>2. AI-Enhanced Instructional Design (ISTE Standard: Designer) <br>• Develop instructional strategies that incorporate AI-driven learning tools, adaptive learning systems, and data analytics to personalize instruction. <br> <br>• Design and implement AI-empowered assessments that provide real-time feedback and support differentiated learning experiences. <br> <br>3. Ethical and Responsible AI Use in Education (ISTE Standard: Citizen &amp; Facilitator) <br> <br>• Analyze the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in education, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equity in access. <br> <br>• Promote digital citizenship by guiding students in responsible AI usage and fostering critical thinking about AI-generated content. <br> <br>4. AI for Data-Driven Decision Making (ISTE Standard: Analyst) <br> <br>• Utilize learning analytics and AI-powered data visualization tools to assess student performance and inform instructional decision-making. <br> <br>• Interpret AI-generated insights to identify learning trends, predict student needs, and support intervention strategies. <br> <br>5. AI Leadership and Policy Advocacy (ISTE Standard: Leader) <br> <br>• Advocate for AI integration policies that ensure equity, accessibility, and inclusivity in AI enhanced learning environments. <br> <br>• Lead professional development initiatives that equip educators and administrators with AI competencies to transform teaching and learning. <br> <br>6. AI-Enabled Collaboration and Innovation (ISTE Standard: Collaborator) <br> <br>• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations to explore emerging AI applications in education and professional development. <br> <br>• Develop AI-driven instructional innovations that foster student creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills