(1) As used in this section, “professional doctoral degree” means a first professional degree, excluding a Doctor of Philosophy degree, that:
- (a) Represents a category of qualifications in a professional subject area that requires students to have previously completed specified undergraduate coursework or obtained previous undergraduate degrees before enrolling in the professional doctoral degree granting program; and
- (b) Is awarded upon completion of a program that provides the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential or license required for professional practice.
- (2) Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University and Eastern Oregon University are established as comprehensive universities that offer a full range of baccalaureate programs and graduate programs through the master’s degree and the professional doctoral degree.
[Formerly 352.355; 2021 c.101 §1]