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Wayne State University Statutes
| 2.43.01 | Academic Programs |
| 2.43.01.010 | Purpose |
| It is the purpose of this statute to define and reserve to the Board of Governors the authority to approve those actions relating to academic programs which constitute policy commitments, while also defining the President's full executive authority to make operational academic program decisions. The statute shall be interpreted in light of this purpose. An academic program is defined as any combination of courses leading to a degree or free-standing certificate, or to a major, co-major, or other designation which appears on the diploma, certificate, or transcript. A free-standing certificate is any certificate which can be earned through a prescribed course of credit study and that can be pursued independent of and without enrollment in any other certificate or degree program. |
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| 2.43.01.020 | Reserved Authority |
| The Board of Governors reserves solely to itself the authority to (1) establish, consolidate, or terminate degrees and free-standing certificates; (2) establish the principal requirements for earning degrees; (3) establish the requirements for the award of all academic honors which are noted on the diploma or transcript; and (4) establish, consolidate, or terminate majors, co-majors, curricula, or other program designations which appear on the transcript or diploma and/or which lead to a degree or free-standing certificate. | |
| 2.43.01.030 | Presidential Authority |
| The Board of Governors delegates to the President the authority to make and approve all other academic program actions. | |
| 2.43.01.040 | Subdelegation of Authority |
| The Board of Governors authorizes the President to subdelegate the authority vested in him/her by this statute. No authority whatsoever is vested in any person to exercise any of the authority granted by the Board of Governors to the President except pursuant to a specific subdelegation by the President. The President shall report subdelegations of authority under this statute to the Board of Governors for its information. | |
| 2.43.01.050 | Faculty Responsibilities |
| Nothing in this statute alters the responsibilities of the faculties of the Universities with respect to academic programs, as set forth in sections 2.22.01, 2.23.01, or 2.26.04 of the statutes. | |
| 2.43.01.060 | Award of Degrees and Free-Standing Certificates |
| The authority to award degrees and free-standing certificates is vested by the people of Michigan, through the Constitution of this State, in the Board of Governors of Wayne State University. The Board of Governors delegates to the President the authority to award degrees and free-standing certificates, after seeking the recommendation of the faculties of the colleges, schools, or other academic entities authorized by the Board of Governors to offer those academic programs. | |
| 2.43.01.070 | Academic Programs |
| The following academic programs have been and are approved by the Board of Governors: | |
| 2.43.01.080 | SCHOOL OF MEDICINE |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees (none) First Professional Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Medicine Master's Degrees Master of Science Anatomy and Cell Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(85) Cancer Biology(80) Genetic Counseling(84) Immunology and Microbiology Molecular Biology and Genetics Pharmacology Physiology Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences(82,83,86) Radiological Physics Rehabilitation Sciences(77) Master of Public Health(111) Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences(58) Master of Science in Medical Research(58) Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Anatomy and Cell Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(85) Cancer Biology(40) Cellular and Clinical Neurobiology(24) Immunology and Microbiology Medical Physics Molecular Biology and Genetics Pathology Pharmacology Physiology Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (combined degree program) Anatomy and Cell Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(85) Immunology and Microbiology Pharmacology Physiology Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Graduate Certificate Public Health Practice(111) Rehabilitation Sciences Administration(112) Post-Master's Programs (none) |
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| 2.43.01.090 | COLLEGE OF EDUCATION |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Arts in Education Art Education Career and Technical Education(69) Elementary Education English Education (Secondary) Health Education(103) Kinesiology(106) Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education (Secondary) Special Education Speech Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Science in Education Art Education Career and Technical Education(69) Elementary Education English Education (Secondary) Health Education(103) Kinesiology(106) Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education (Secondary) Special Education Speech Education (Secondary) First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Arts Counseling Psychology, School and Community Sports Administration Rehabilitation Counseling and Community Inclusion(73) Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education Secondary Education Master of Education Art Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education Career and Technical Education(69) Counseling Early Childhood Education(86) Educational Leadership Educational Psychology Elementary Education English Education (Secondary) Evaluation and Research, Educational Foreign Language Education Health Education Instructional Technology Kinesiology (106) Mathematics Education Reading Science Education Social Studies Education (Secondary) Special Education Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Counseling Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Policy Studies(92) Educational Psychology Evaluation and Research Instructional Technology Special Education Doctor of Education Counseling Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Policy Studies(92) Educational Psychology Evaluation and Research Instructional Technology Reading, Language and Literature (94) Special Education Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Master's Programs Education Specialist Certificate Counseling Curriculum and Instruction(80) General Education Instructional Technology Mathematics Reading Special Education Graduate Certificate College and University Teaching(90) |
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| 2.43.01.100 | COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Arts Africana Studies(59) American Studies Anthropology Art History Asian Studies (119) Biological Sciences Chemistry Chicano-Boricua Studies (Co-Major Program) (117) Classics College Honors (Co-Major Program) Computer Science Economics English Film Studies(5) Geography Geology German History Information Systems Technology (113) International Studies (Co-Major Program) Labor Studies(117) Linguistics Mathematics Near Eastern and Asian Studies Nutrition and Food Science Peace and Conflict Studies (Co-Major Program)(70,116) Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Romance Languages (94,112) Slavic Studies (113) Sociology Sociology and Anthropology Speech-Language Pathology(82) Urban Studies (Co-Major Program) (117) Women's Studies (Co-Major Program) Bachelor of Arts Honors Anthropology Honors Biological Sciences Honors Chemistry Honors Classics Honors Economics Honors English Honors Geography Honors Geology Honors German Honors History Honors Near Eastern and Asian Studies Honors Nutrition and Food Science Honors Philosophy Honors Political Science Honors Psychology Honors Romance Languages Honors (94,112) Slavic Studies Honors (113) Sociology Honors Bachelor of Science Environmental Science(107) Geology Mathematics Nutrition and Food Science Psychology Bachelor of Science Honors Geology Honors Mathematics Honors Nutrition and Food Science Honors Psychology Honors Speech-Language Pathology Honors Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Honors Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Honors Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Honors Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice(6,75) Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Honors Bachelor of Science in Dietetics(63) Bachelor of Science in Physics Bachelor of Applied Studies(66) Sociology(8) Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies(61,105,116) Bachelor of Public Affairs Bachelor of Public Affairs Honors Bachelor of Technical and Interdisciplinary Studies(18,61,105,116) First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Arts Anthropology Applied Mathematics Art History Biological Sciences(89) Chemistry Classics Comparative Literature Computer Science Dispute Resolution(72,116) East European Studies Economics English Geography(52,116) German History Industrial Relations (117) Mathematical Statistics Mathematics Multidisciplinary Science (97) Near Eastern Languages Nutrition and Food Science Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Romance Languages(111) Sociology Speech-Language Pathology(82) Master of Arts in Human Development Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (116) Master of Arts in Language Learning (91) Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Arts/Juris Doctor(9) (Joint program with Law School) Dispute Resolution(93,116) Economics History Political Science Master of Science Audiology(80) Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Geology Mathematics Molecular Biotechnology(10) Nutrition and Food Science Physics Master of Science in Criminal Justice(75) Master of Interdisciplinary Studies(72,105,116) Master of Public Administration Master of Urban Planning(52,116) Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Anthropology Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Economics English History Mathematics Modern Languages Nutrition and Food Science(55) Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology Speech-Language Pathology(82) Doctor of Audiology(101) Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Computer Science Dietetics(96) Non-Profit Sector Studies (60,93,105,116) Post-Master's Programs Graduate Certificate American Studies(108) Dispute Resolution(72,116) Economic Development(64,116) |
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| 2.43.01.110 | COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (71,114) Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science(72) Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science(11) Bachelor of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant(42) Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Technology(63,95,118) First Professional Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Pharmacy (104) Clinical Pharmacy Doctor of Physical Therapy (71,114) Master's Degrees Master of Science Health Systems Pharmacy Management(81) Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences(69) Pharmaceutical Sciences(12) Master of Science in Anesthesia Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Occupational Therapy(103) Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Pharmaceutical Sciences Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Clinical Laboratory Science (99) Forensic Investigation (89) Post-Master's Programs Graduate Certificates Analytical Toxicology(107) Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials Control (115) Occupational Safety(101) Pediatric Anesthesia(101) Post-Master’s Certificate Industrial Toxicology(101) |
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| 2.43.01.120 | LAW SCHOOL |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees (none) First Professional Doctoral Degrees Juris Doctor Juris Doctor/Master of Arts(13) (Joint Program with College of Liberal Arts) Economics(101) History Political Science Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution(93) Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration(74) Master's Degrees Master of Laws Master of Laws in Corporate and Finance Law Master of Laws in Labor and Employment Law (114) Master of Laws in Taxation Doctoral Degrees (none) Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Master's Programs (none) |
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| 2.43.01.130 | GRADUATE SCHOOL |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees (none) First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Science Molecular and Cellular Toxicology(64) Molecular Biology and Genetics(75) Master of Library and Information Science(69) Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Molecular and Cellular Toxicology(64) Molecular Biology and Genetics(75) Interdisciplinary Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Graduate Certificate Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies(67) Archival Administration(14) Gerontology(22) Infant Mental Health(23) Scientific Computing(98) Post-Master's Programs Specialist Certificates Library & Information Science(69) |
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| 2.43.01.140 | COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology(81) Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology(25) Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Electromechanical Engineering Technology(26) Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Product Design Technology(62) Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology(91) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Science in Alternative Energy Technologies (116) Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering(89) Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Master of Science in Civil Engineering Master of Science in Computer Engineering Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Electronics and Computer Control Systems Master of Science in Engineering Management (78) Master of Science in Engineering Technology(53) Master of Science in Hazardous Waste Management(46) Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering(50) Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering(49,75) Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Science and Engineering(49) Mechanical Engineering Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Graduate Certificate Alternative Energy Technologies(111) Environmental Auditing(80) Hazardous Materials Management on Public Lands(80) Polymer Engineering(21) Post-Master's Programs (none) |
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| 2.43.01.150 | SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Social Work First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Social Work Doctoral Programs Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (115) Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Graduate Certificate in Social Work Practice with Families and Couples(57) Post-Master's Programs Graduate Certificates Disabilities(47,110,117,119) |
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| 2.43.01.160 | COLLEGE OF NURSING |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Science in Nursing First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Science in Nursing Adult Acute Care Nursing(82) Adult Primary Care Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing with Women, Neonates and Children (17,93) Community Health Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(88) Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Graduate Certificate Nurse-Midwifery (116) Nursing Education(51) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (113) Transcultural Nursing(85) Post-Master's Programs (none) |
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| 2.43.01.170 | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Accounting Business Logistics(87) Finance (100) Management (100) Information Systems and Manufacturing(41,94) Marketing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accounting Business Logistics(87) Finance (100) Management (100) Information Systems and Manufacturing(41,94) Marketing First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctorate(74) Master of Science in Accounting(103) Master of Science in Taxation(66) Doctoral Degrees (none) Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Accounting(103) Post-Master's Programs (none) |
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| 2.43.01.180 | COLLEGE OF FINE, PERFORMING, AND COMMUNICATION ARTS |
| Degree Programs Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Arts Art Art History Communications(20,28) Design and Merchandising Film (48,114) Journalism(27) Media Arts and Studies (30, 106) Music Public Relations(20,29) Theatre(99) Bachelor of Science Dance Design and Merchandising(39) Bachelor of Fine Arts Art(39) Dance(102) Theatre Bachelor of Music First Professional Doctoral Degrees (none) Master's Degrees Master of Arts Art Art History Communication(32) Design and Merchandising Dispute Resolution(72,116,119) Music Theatre(39) Master of Fine Arts Art Theatre Master of Music Master of Arts/Juris Doctor(9) (Joint program with Law School) Dispute Resolution(93,116,119) Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy Communication(33) Theatre Certificate Programs Pre-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Baccalaureate Programs (none) Post-Master's Programs Graduate Certificate Dispute Resolution(72,116,119) Orchestral Studies (85) |
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| 2.43.01.190 | Supersession |
| This statute supersedes all previous statutes or portions thereof, and other actions or portions thereof, relating to approval, modification, or termination of academic programs; approving, modifying, or terminating academic programs; and to the granting of degrees; including, but not limited to, Board of Governors actions and Board of Education actions. | |
Legislative History
Adopted 7-0; Official Proceedings 31:4239 (12 June 1987)
Amended(21) 7-0; Official Proceedings 32:4327 (11 March 1988)
Amended(22) 8-0; Official Proceedings 32:4330 (29 April 1988)
Amended(23,24) 8-0; Official Proceedings 32:4331 (29 April 1988)
Amended(25) 5-0; Official Proceedings 32:4352 (10 June 1988)
Amended(26) 5-0; Official Proceedings 32:4353 (10 June 1988)
Amended(27 thru 36) 6-0; Official Proceedings 32:4367 (22 July 1988)
Amended(38) 8-0; Official Proceedings 33:4398 (14 October 1988)
Amended(39) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4416 (9 December 1988)
Amended(40) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4423 (9 December 1988)
Amended(41) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4424 (9 December 1988)
Amended(42) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4439 (10 February 1989)
Amended(43) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4442 (10 February 1989)
Amended(44) 7-0; Official Proceedings 33:4456 (14 April 1989)
Amended(45,46) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4457 (14 April 1989)
Amended(47) 6-0; Official Proceedings 33:4486 (14 July 1989)
Amended(48) 7-0; Official Proceedings 33:4505 (29 September 1989)
Amended(49) 6-0; Official Proceedings 34:4532 (9 February 1990)
Amended(50) 6-0; Official Proceedings 34:4531 (9 February 1990)
Amended(51) 9-0; Official Proceedings 34:4560 (27 April 1990)
Amended(52) 5-0; Official Proceedings 34:4566 (8 June 1990)
Amended(53) 8-0; Official Proceedings 35:4625 (2 November 1990)
Amended(54) 7-0; Official Proceedings 35:4633 (14 December 1990)
Amended(55) 7-0; Official Proceedings 35:4634 (14 December 1990)
Amended(56) 7-0; Official Proceedings 35:4652 (15 February 1991)
Amended(57) 6-0; Official Proceedings 35:4688 (7 June 1991)
Amended(58) 6-0; Official Proceedings 35:4689 (7 June 1991)
Amended(59) 6-0; Official Proceedings 35:4697 (7 June 1991)
Amended(60) 5-0; Official Proceedings 36:4739 (25 October 1991)
Amended(61) 6-0; Official Proceedings 36:4783 (14 February 1992)
Amended(62) 6-0; Official Proceedings 36:4787 (1 May 1992)
Amended(63) 6-0; Official Proceedings 36:4788 (1 May 1992)
Amended(64) 6-0; Official Proceedings 36:4813 (5 June 1992)
Amended(65) 8-0; Official Proceedings 36:4823 (17 July 1992)
Amended(66) 8-0; Official Proceedings 36:4826 (17 July 1992)
Amended(67) 5-0; Official Proceedings 37:4899 (12 February 1993)
Amended(68) 5-0; Official Proceedings 37:4900 (12 February 1993)
Amended(69) 5-0; Official Proceedings 37:4901 (12 February 1993)
Amended(70) 6-0; Official Proceedings 37:4923 (4 June 1993)
Amended(71) 7-0; Official Proceedings 38:4978, 4979 (1 October 1994)
Amended(72) 5-0; Official Proceedings 38:5012, 5013 (4 February 1994)
Amended(73) 5-0; Official Proceedings 38:5029 (11 March 1994)
Amended(74) 6-0; Official Proceedings 38:5055-56 (3 June 1994)
Amended(75) 6-0; Official Proceedings 38:5094-95 (30 September 1994)
Amended(76) 6-0; Official Proceedings 39:5116, 5117 (2 December 1994)
Amended(77) 7-0; Official Proceedings 39:5139, 5140 (3 February 1995)
Amended(78) 7-0; Official Proceedings 39:5147 (21 April 1995)
Amended(79) 7-0; Official Proceedings 39:5149 (21 April 1995)
Amended(80) 5-0; Official Proceedings 39:5164 (9 June 1995)
Amended(81) 5-0; Official Proceedings 39:5204 (22 September 1995)
Amended(82) 5-0; Official Proceedings 40:5249 (2 February 1996)
Amended(83) 6-0; Official Proceedings 40:5258 (15 March 1996)
Amended(84) 8-0; Official Proceedings 40:5271 (7 June 1996)
Amended(85) 7-0; Official Proceedings 41:5368-5369 (31 January 1997)
Amended(86) 7-0; Official Proceedings 41:5390 (21 March 1997)
Amended(87) 5-0; Official Proceedings 41:5423 (20 June 1997)
Amended(88) 8-0; Official Proceedings 42:5521 (12 December 1997)
Amended(89) 6-0; Official Proceedings 42:5531 (30 January 1998)
Amended(90) 8-0; Official Proceedings 42:5576 (12 June 1998)
Amended(91) 6-0; Official Proceedings 43:5620 (19 November 1998)
Amended(92) 8-0; Official Proceedings 43:5636 (28 January 1999)
Amended(93) 6-0; Official Proceedings 43:5668 (6 May 1999)
Amended(94) 6-0; Official Proceedings 43:5690 (15 July 1999)
Amended(95) 5-0; Official Proceedings 44:5726 (4 November 1999)
Amended(96) 6-0; Official Proceedings 44:5745 (27 January 2000)
Amended(97) 5-0; Official Proceedings 44:5758 (9 March 2000)
Amended(98) 5-0; Official Proceedings 44:5792 (8 June 2000)
Amended(99) 6-0; Official Proceedings 45:5841 (24 January 2001)
Amended(100) 6-0; Official Proceedings 45:5848 (28 March 2001)
Amended(101) 5-0; Official Proceedings 45:5867 (20 June 2001)
Amended(102) 8-0; Official Proceedings 46:5909 (30 January 2002)
Amended(103) 8-0; Official Proceedings 46:5926 (20 March 2002)
Amended(104) 6-0; Official Proceedings 46:5936 (1 May 2002)
Amended(105) 7-0; Official Proceedings 46:5943 (19 June 2002)
Amended(106) 6-0; Official Proceedings 47:5999 (29 January 2003)
Amended(107) 8-0; Official Proceedings 47:6031 (4 June 2003)
Amended(108) 8-0; Official Proceedings 47:6041 (30 July 2003)
Amended(109) 7-0; Official Proceedings 48:____ (4 February 2004)
Amended(110) 8-0; Official Proceedings 48:____ (21 April 2004)
Amended(111) 7-0; Official Proceedings 48:____ (9 June 2004)
Amended(112) 8-0; Official Proceedings 48:____ (21 July 2004)
Amended(113) 7-0; Official Proceedings 49:____ (10 November 2004)
Amended(114) 6-0; Official Proceedings 49:____ (19 January 2005)
Amended(115) 7-0; Official Proceedings 49:____ (20 April 2005)
Amended(116) 6-0; Official Proceedings 49:____ (8 June 2005)
Amended(117) 8-0; Official Proceedings 49:____ (8 June 2005)
Amended(118) 8-0; Official Proceedings 49:____ (20 July 2005)
Amended(119) 8-0; Official Proceedings (30 November 2005)
Cross References
2.43.08 Graduate Certificate Program