Change in Program Modality Request Form
Institutions may change an approved program’s modality.
An institution of higher education that has received approval to operate a program in the state of
Maryland may add, change, suspend, or discontinue a program modality if the institution provides
advance notice to the Commission in accordance with COMAR 13B.02.03.29 and COMAR 13B.02.03.22
An institutions notice to the Commission shall include:
Provide the program’s title and degree level:
Provide the program's HEGIS and CIP code:
Provide a description of, and rationale for, the addition, change, suspensions, or
discontinuation of program modality:
Provide an affirmation that the program’s most
recently approved curriculum and objective are
coherent, cohesive, and comparable, regardless
of program modality:
Provide the planned implementation date of the addition, change, suspension, or
discontinuation of program modality:
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For any suspension or discontinuation of a program modality;
Provide the number of students enrolled in the program who are using that program
modality and their expected graduation dates:
Provide a plan that covers each
of the students using the program’s modality to ensure that:
The student’s time to completion of the program is not increased;
Student
s and faculty continue to have access to course material, student services, and
academic support for the duration of the program.
Please submit the coversheet and Program Modality Request form to the Secretary via
postal mail or electionally to acadprog.mhec@maryland.gov
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