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Two categories: Academic, Professional Issues: Level and nature of programs consistent with mission Well defined, differ from undergraduate programs Doctoral level appropriate; greater Standard 2.D – Graduate Program “A graduate program is a set of advanced academic experiences beyond the baccalaureate level which must be satisfactorily completed to warrant the award of a graduate degree such as a master’s or doctorate.”

Two categories: Academic, Professional Issues: Level and nature of programs consistent with mission Well defined, differ from undergraduate programs Doctoral

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Issues: Admission policies consistent with mission, published, available Admission criteria established by graduate* faculty Admission based on information submitted Graduation requirements set by graduate* faculty Transfer of graduate credit is evaluated by faculty Internships, field experiences, clinical practices, and experiential learning Standard 2.F – Graduate Records and Academic Credit “Graduate admission and retention policies are compatible with institutional mission and goals. Graduate program faculty are involved in specifying admission criteria, transfer of graduate credit, and graduation requirements.”

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Page 1: Two categories: Academic, Professional Issues: Level and nature of programs consistent with mission Well defined, differ from undergraduate programs Doctoral

Two categories: Academic, Professional

Issues:Level and nature of programs consistent with missionWell defined, differ from undergraduate programsDoctoral level appropriate; greater than for master’s

Standard 2.D – Graduate Program“A graduate program is a set of advanced academic experiences beyond the baccalaureate level which must be satisfactorily completed to warrant the award of a graduate degree such as a master’s or doctorate.”

Page 2: Two categories: Academic, Professional Issues: Level and nature of programs consistent with mission Well defined, differ from undergraduate programs Doctoral

Issues:Required resources (facilities, equipment, labs, library)Resources to initiate and maintain graduate programsAppropriate full-time facultyAdequate in number and disciplinary diversityOff-campus delivery

Standard 2.E – Graduate Faculty and Related Resources

“Essential … are the recruitment and retention of a faculty that excels in scholarship, teaching and research … a major commitment to graduate education … are involved in keeping pace with & advancing frontiers of knowledge.”

Page 3: Two categories: Academic, Professional Issues: Level and nature of programs consistent with mission Well defined, differ from undergraduate programs Doctoral

Issues:Admission policies consistent with mission, published, availableAdmission criteria established by graduate* faculty Admission based on information submitted Graduation requirements set by graduate* facultyTransfer of graduate credit is evaluated by facultyInternships, field experiences, clinical practices, and experiential learning

Standard 2.F – Graduate Records and Academic Credit

“Graduate admission and retention policies are compatible with institutional mission and goals. Graduate program faculty are involved in specifying admission criteria, transfer of graduate credit, and graduation requirements.”