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Academic Program Approval

Public Program Approval Guidelines

• Revision to Board of Higher Education Program Change Guidelines (.PDF)

Public Program Reviews

• 2006 Review of State College Business Programs (.PDF)
• 2009 Review of State College Business Programs (.PDF)
• 2010 State College Business Programs (.PDF)

Independent/Out-of-State Program Approval Guidelines

• Changes to Regulations for Out-of-State and Independent Institutions (.PDF)
• Approval of Amendments to 610 CMR 2.00: Degree-Granting Regulations for Independent Institutions of Higher Education (.PDF)

Academic Programs by Institution

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Atlantic Union College

• Bachelor of Arts in Health Science and the Bachelor of Arts in Theology/Religion (.PDF)

Bard College

• Master of Music; Honorary Doctor of Civil Law; Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts; Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters; Honorary Doctor of Letters (.PDF)
• Undergraduate Diploma (.PDF)

Bay Path College

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (.PDF)

Bay State College, Inc.

• NEW Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Nursing (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (.PDF)

Becker College

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (.PDF)

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

• Associate in Science in Opticianry (.PDF)
• NEW Associate in Science in Construction Management; Associate in Science in Technology Business and Management; and Associate in Science in Health Information Technology (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology (.PDF)

Bentley College

• Doctor of Philosophy in Accountancy, Doctor of Philosophy in Business (.PDF)

Berklee College of Music

• Master of Music, Contemporary Performance Careers; Master of Arts, Music Therapy; Master of Arts, Global Entertainment and Music Business; Master of Music, Contemporary Music Education; Bachelor of Professional Studies, Music Production; Bachelor of Professional Studies, Music Business (.PDF)

Berkshire Community College

• Associate in Science in Criminal Justice under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs (.PDF)
  

Bethel University

• Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and the Certificate of Theological Studies (.PDF)
  

Boston Architectural College

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (.PDF)
• Master of Design Studies (.PDF)
• Master of Landscape Architecture (.PDF)

Boston Conservatory

• Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theater (.PDF)

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis

• Master of Arts in Psychoanalytic Counseling (.PDF)

Bridgewater State University

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)
• Master of Business Administration (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Accountancy (.PDF)
• NEW Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (.PDF)

Bristol Community College

• Associate in Science in Paralegal Studies (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Bunker Hill Community College

• Associate in Science in Paralegal Studies (.PDF)
  
• Associate in Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Respiratory Therapy (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Engineering—Engineering Transfer and Biomedical Engineering Options, Associate in Science in Biological Sciences—Biology Transfer and Biotechnology Options (.PDF)
• Practical Nursing Certificate (.PDF)
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Cape Cod Community College

• Renewal of College Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Caritas Labouré College

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (.PDF)

Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education, Inc.

• Master of Effective Teaching (.PDF)

College of Saint Catherine

• Montessori Elementary Credential Certificate, Montessori Early Childhood Credential Certificate, Master of Arts in Education with an American Montessori Society (AMS) Montessori Teaching Credential (.PDF)

Curry College

• Master of Science in Nursing (.PDF)

Dean College

• Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Studies and Bachelor of Science in Business (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Criminal Justice program under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs (.PDF)

Endicott College

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Therapy Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (.PDF)
• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (.PDF)
• Master of Arts in Interior Design, Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design, and Master in Science in Nursing (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Information Technology (.PDF)

Fisher College

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies (.PDF)
• NEW Bachelor of Science in Nursing (.PDF)

Fitchburg State University

• Bachelor of Science in Game Design (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Framingham State University

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (.PDF)
  
• Master of Business Administration (.PDF)
• Master of Nursing (.PDF)

Greenfield Community College

• Associate in Science in Criminal Justice under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs (.PDF)

Georgetown University

• Master of Science in Nursing (.PDF)

Gordon College

• Educational Specialist in the following areas: English as a Second Language; Math Specialist; Reading Specialist and Educational Leadership; and Master of Music Education (.PDF)

Holyoke Community College

• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Hult International Business School, Inc.

• Master of Finance and Master of International Business (.PDF)

ITT Technical Institute

• Bachelor of Science in Digital Entertainment and Game Design, Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security (.PDF)

Johnson & Wales University

• Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management and Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management with Riding (.PDF)

Lasell College

• Master of Education in Elementary Education and Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities (.PDF)
  
• Master of Communications (.PDF)

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Inc., a Private Two-Year College

• Associate in Applied Science in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts (.PDF)

Marian Court College

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (.PDF)

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

• Master of Architecture (.PDF)
• Master of Arts in Teaching - Art Education (.PDF)

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

• Bachelor of Arts in Art (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (.PDF)
• Professional Master of Business Administration (.PDF)
  
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)
  
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (.PDF)

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (.PDF)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (.PDF)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Health Professions Education (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (.PDF)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

• Master of Science in Emergency Management (.PDF)

Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (.PDF)
  
• Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (.PDF)

Massasoit Community College

• Associate in Science in Polysomnography (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Middlesex Community College

• NEW Associate in Science in Medical Laboratory Technician (.PDF)
• College Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Mount Ida College

• Master of Science in Management (.PDF)

Mount Wachusett Community College

• Associate in Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (.PDF)
  
• Associate in Science in Energy Management (.PDF)
• Certificate in Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing, Associate in Science in Biotechnology/Bio-manufacturing (.PDF)
• Certificate in Dental Assisting (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Nazarene Theological Seminary

• Master of Divinity (.PDF)

New England College of of Business and Finance

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing; Bachelor of Science in International Business; Master of Healthcare Management and Certificate of Graduate Studies in Human Resource Management (.PDF)
• Master of Business Administration (.PDF)
• Master of Business Ethics and Compliance (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Finance (.PDF)

New England Institute of Art

• Associate in Science in Photography, Bachelor of Science in Photography, Bachelor of Science in Advertising (.PDF)

New England Institute of Technology

• Associate in Science in Business Management Technology at EMC Corporation; Bachelor of Science in Business Management Technology at EMC Corporation (.PDF)

Nichols College

• Associate in Arts in General Studies, Master of Organization Leadership (.PDF)

Northpoint Bible College

• Associate in Arts in Bible and Theology Master of Arts in Practical Theology (.PDF)

North Shore Community College

• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Northern Essex Community College

• Associate in Applied Science in Laboratory Science (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Paramedic Technology (.PDF)
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Pine Manor College

• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (.PDF)

Quincy College

• Certificate in Surgical Technology (.PDF)

Quinsigamond Community College

• Associate in Science in Computer Science (.PDF)
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Salem State University

• NEW Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice at under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs (.PDF)
  
• Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (.PDF)
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Salter College: A Private Two-Year College, LLC

• Associate in Science in Accounting, Associate in Science in Office Administration, Associate in Science in Network Administration, Associate in Science in Medical Assisting, Name Change to Salter College: A Private Two-Year College, LLC (.PDF)
• Associate in Science in Medical Assisting (.PDF)
• Certificates in Business Office Support, Medical Office, Computerized Accounting, Culinary Arts, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Emergency Medical Technician and Massage Therapy (.PDF)

Sanford-Brown College, Inc. (formerly Gibbs College of Boston, Inc.)

• Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting and Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management (.PDF)
• Associate in Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography and the Certificate in Medical Assisting (.PDF)

School of the Museum of Fine Arts

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts (.PDF)

Springfield College

• Doctor of Psychology (.PDF)
• Master of Business Administration (.PDF)

Springfield Technical Community College

• Associate in Science in Architecture and Building Technologies (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)
  

University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Spanish and the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Portuguese (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health Sciences (.PDF)
• Master of Public Policy (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Food & Farming (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Horticulture (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Sustainability Science (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science and Management (.PDF)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (.PDF)
• Doctor of Audiology (.PDF)
• Renewal in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

University of Massachusetts Boston

• Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication (.PDF)
  
• Bachelor of Arts in Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (.PDF)
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (.PDF)
• Master of Science Information Technology (.PDF)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Governance and Human Security and Master of Arts in Global Governance and Human Security (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental and Brain Sciences (DBS) and Master of Science in Developmental and Brain Sciences (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (.PDF)
• Master of Arts in Applied Economics (.PDF)
• Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Health Sciences (.PDF)
• Ph.D. in Counseling and School Psychology (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

• Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies (.PDF)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Science and Master of Science in Engineering and Applied Science (.PDF)
• Juris Doctor (.PDF)
• Master of Arts, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (.PDF)
• Master of Public Policy (.PDF)
• Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy in
  Mathematics Education (.PDF)
  
• Ph.D. in Nursing (.PDF)
• Ph.D. in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory (.PDF)
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

University of Massachusetts Lowell

• Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (.PDF)
  
• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science (.PDF)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology (.PDF)
• Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies (.PDF)
• Master of Arts and Master of Science in Security Studies (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Autism Studies (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Accounting (.PDF)
• Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Information Technology (.PDF)
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

University of Massachusetts Worcester

• Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (.PDF)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (.PDF)

University of New Haven

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs (.PDF)

University of Southern California

• Master of Arts in Teaching and the Master of Social Work (.PDF)

Wentworth Institute of Technology

• Master of Architecture (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Construction Management (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Facility Management (.PDF)

Westfield State University

• Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic and Gender Studies (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (.PDF)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (.PDF)
• Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (.PDF)
• Master of Science in Accountancy (.PDF)
  
• Master of Social Work (.PDF)
• Renewal of Membership in the Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)

Western Governors University

• Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8);Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (5-9);Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (5-12);Bachelor of Arts in Science (5-9);Bachelor of Arts in Science (5-12);Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Arts in Special Education; Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education (K-8); Master of Arts in Teaching, Mathematics (5-12); Master of Arts in Teaching, Science (5-12); Master of Arts in Teaching, Social Science (5-12); Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation Program, Elementary Education (K-8); Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation Program, Mathematics (5-12); Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation Program, Science (5-12); Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5-12); and Master of Science in Educational Leadership (.PDF)

Western New England University

• LL.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law (.PDF)
• LL.M. in Closely-Held Businesses (.PDF)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis (.PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management (.PDF)

Worcester State University

• Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual and Performing Arts (.PDF)
  
• Commonwealth Honors Program (.PDF)
  
  

Zion Bible College

• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (.PDF)
• One-Year Certificate in Biblical Studies (.PDF)