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Academic Program Proposals
Currently Under Review

All proposal for new degree-granting programs and institutions must be approved to operate in the State
of Connecticut.  Proposals from in-state independent institutions and out-of-state institutions are reviewed
by staff of the Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education.  Proposals from public
institutions of higher education are reviewed by staff of the Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Following respective staff review, the Advisory Committee on Accreditation (ACA) acts on all proposals.
Once approved by the ACA, proposals from in-state independent institutions and out-of-state institutions
are given final consideration and approval by the State Board of Education.  Proposal from public
institutions are given final consideration and approval by the Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Date
Proposal
Received



Institution


Degree
Awarded


Academic Program/
Action Requested


ACA
Action

State Board of
Education/
Regents Action
 

02/09/2011  Quinnipiac University  MHS  Anesthesiologist Assistant/
Licensure
   
06/16/2011  Three Rivers Community College  C2  Financial Investigations/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
08/15/2011  Charter Oak State College  C2  Speech and Language Pathology Assistant, Online/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
09/12/2011  Lincoln College of New England  AAS  Advanced Medical Billing and Coding/
Licensure
   
09/12/2011  Lincoln College of New England  AS  Human Services/
Licensure
   
09/16/2011  Lincoln College of New England  AAS  Health Care Administration/
Licensure
   
11/03/2011  University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus  MS  Health Care Genetics/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 3/1/2012   
12/08/2011  Quinnipiac University  BS  Industrial Engineering/
Licensure
Approved 5/3/2012   
12/15/2011  Quinnipiac University  MD  Medicine/
Licensure
   
01/03/2012  University of Bridgeport  PH.D.  Technology Management/
Licensure
   
01/13/2012  Western Connecticut State University  GRADCERT  Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Online/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
01/17/2012  Southern Connecticut State University  GRADCERT  Applied Behavior Analysis/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
01/17/2012  Southern Connecticut State University  SYC  Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational Settings Specialization/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
01/18/2012  Post University  MBA  Health Care Masters in Business Administration/
Licensure
   
01/18/2012  Post University  MBA  Health Care Masters in Business Administration, Online/
Licensure
   
01/23/2012  Three Rivers Community College  C2  Women's Studies/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
02/01/2012  Tunxis Community College  C2  Finance/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
02/06/2012  Manchester Community College  AS  Computer Game Design/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 5/3/2012   
02/07/2012  Central Connecticut State University  BS  Civil Engineering/
Accrediation
Approved 3/1/2012  Pending BOR April meeting 
02/07/2012  Central Connecticut State University  BS  Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Technology/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
02/07/2012  Eastern Connecticut State University  BA  Women's and Gender Studies/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
02/07/2012  Three Rivers Community College  AS  E-Commerce/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
02/07/2012  Three Rivers Community College  C2  E-Commerce/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
02/07/2012  Three Rivers Community College  AS  Sports and Leisure Management/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 4/5/2012   
02/08/2012  Goodwin College  AS  Dental Hygiene/
Licensure
   
02/08/2012  Goodwin College  AS  Dental Hygiene, Online/
Licensure
   
02/24/2012  Charter Oak State College  BS  Health Information Management, Online/
Licensure
Approved 4/5/2012   
03/02/2012  University of Hartford  MFA  Photography (Low Residency)/
Accrediation
Approved 5/3/2012   
03/08/2012  Gateway Community College  AAS  General Automotive Technology/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 5/3/2012   
03/09/2012  Eastern Connecticut State University  BS  Labor Relations and Human Resources Management/
Accrediation
Approved 4/5/2012   
03/14/2012  Housatonic Community College  C2  Machine Technology/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 5/3/2012   
03/14/2012  Naugatuck Valley Community College  C2  Machine Technology/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 5/3/3012   
03/14/2012  Quinebaug Valley Community College  C2  Machine Technology/
Licensure & Accreditation
Approved 5/3/2012   
03/15/2012  Saint Joseph College  BA  Spanish/
Program Modification
   
03/15/2012  University of New Haven  PH.D.  Criminal Justice/
Accrediation
   
03/15/2012  University of New Haven  BA  Theatre Arts/
Accrediation
Approved 5/3/2012   
03/16/2012  Sacred Heart University  MS  Speech-Language Pathology/
Licensure
   
03/26/2012  Quinnipiac University  DNP  Nursing Practice/
Program Modification
   
04/02/2012  Sacred Heart University  MS  Digital Marketing/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
04/02/2012  Sacred Heart University  MS  Digital Marketing, Online/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
04/02/2012  Sacred Heart University  MS  Human Resource Management/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
04/02/2012  Sacred Heart University  MS  Human Resource Management, Online/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
04/04/2012  Sacred Heart University  BPS  Professional Studies/
Accrediation
   
04/04/2012  Sacred Heart University  BPS  Professional Studies, Online/
Accrediation
   
04/09/2012  Post University  GRADCERT  Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Online/
Licensure
   
04/09/2012  Sanford-Brown College  AAS  Business Office Administration/
Program Modification
   
04/20/2012  Goodwin College  BS  Human Services/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
04/20/2012  Goodwin College  BS  Human Services, Online/
Licensure & Accreditation
   
04/24/2012  Saint Joseph College  BS  Public Health/
Licensure
   
04/25/2012  Albertus Magnus College  GRADCERT  Addiction Counseling/
Licensure
   
04/25/2012  Albertus Magnus College  GRADCERT  Addiction Counseling, Online/
Licensure
   
04/25/2012  Albertus Magnus College  BA  Art Management/
Licensure
   
05/03/2012  Quinebaug Valley Community College  AS  Management/
Program Modification
   
05/03/2012  Sacred Heart University  MA  Film and Television Production, MA
Film and Television Production, Online/
Licensure
   
05/03/2012  Sacred Heart University  MA  Film and Television Production/
Licensure
   
05/08/2012  Sacred Heart University  GRADCERT  Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy/
Licensure
   
05/08/2012  Sacred Heart University  GRADCERT  Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Online/
Licensure
   
05/15/2012  Saint Joseph College  BA  Public Policy and Advocacy/
Licensure
   
05/15/2012  University of Bridgeport  BSEE  Electrical Engineering/
Licensure
   
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