Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-206.5
Graduate Professional Certificate Programs
Effective Apr 22, 2025Added as Education § 11-206.2 by Acts 2002, c. 329, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Renumbered as Education § 11-206.6 by Acts 2024, c. 963, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024. Renumbered as Education § 11-206.5 by Acts 2025, c. 143, § 2, eff. April 22, 2025.State of Maryland
(a) In this section, “Graduate Professional Certificate Program” means a program that:
- (1) Offers and awards a graduate certificate for successful completion of the number of courses required by the appropriate national professional association or state licensure or certification board for business and health professions and occupations; and
- (2) Satisfies the requirements beyond the baccalaureate level for licensure or certification in a profession or occupation.
- (b) An institution of higher education may establish a Graduate Professional Certificate Program if the institution offers a degree program directly related to the area of licensure or certification.
(c)
- (1) The president of an institution of higher education shall notify the governing board of the institution and the Commission of the institution's intent to offer a Graduate Professional Certificate Program.
- (2) The Program shall be approved by the Commission and implemented consistent with the provisions of this section.
Added as Education § 11-206.2 by Acts 2002, c. 329, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Renumbered as Education § 11-206.6 by Acts 2024, c. 963, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024. Renumbered as Education § 11-206.5 by Acts 2025, c. 143, § 2, eff. April 22, 2025.