Academic Program Proposal

Date
Proposal
Activated
Institution
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Proposal
Degree
Awarded
Academic
Program
Name
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Objection
Deadline
MHEC Final
Action
Final
Decision
Date
Maryland Institute College of Art (M.I.C.A.)
Proposal
Master of Arts (M.A.)Biodesign8/8/2026
Biodesign Program Description
1. MICA students will have expertise in their chosen discipline(s), including an understanding of the historical context of their field, the technical skills required for purposeful application, and the knowledge necessary to maintain a professional <br>practice. <br> <br>2. MICA students will synthesize ideas and experiences to generate questions and respond with inventive and imaginative thinking and making. <br> <br>3. MICA students will envision, implement, and evaluate various possibilities as part of their creative practices and critical processes. <br> <br>4. MICA students will gather; evaluate critically; and effectively and responsibly use information. <br> <br>5. MICA students will articulate how their values inform their creative practice. <br> <br>6. MICA students will demonstrate understanding of the importance of creative practices and their impact on communities, society, and the world. <br> <br>7. MICA students will understand the interconnectedness of local and global issues and be able to ethically engage a variety of cultural contexts. <br> <br>8. MICA students will take informed and responsible action when addressing social and environmental challenges that affect communities at a local and global level.