Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objections Received	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Stevenson University Proposal	Bachelor of Science (B.S.)	Biomedical Engineering	Yes	11/3/2018	Recommended	11/20/2018
Biomedical Engineering Program Description
Stevenson University is proposing a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering. The program emphasizes critical and creative thinking in addition to technical skills and knowledge and provides students with opportunities to apply these skills and knowledge to the solution of real world problems. A strong foundation in basic sciences and math, including biology, chemistry, physics, and data analysis, coupled with specific biomedical engineering coursework provides students with a broad interdisciplinary background. Teamwork is integrated throughout the program, enabling students to develop relational skills valued by employers, and internship and research opportunities facilitate a deep, practical exploration of the biomedical engineering field. Graduates of this program will be creative problem solvers prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world in a variety of scientific fields, including basic and applied research, product development, medicine, and others.
Objection(s) to Proposal and Response(s) Listed Below
Objection from UMBC.pdf, Stevenson University's Response to UMBC's Objection.pdf