KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ACTION ITEM 3Bi
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of New Academic Programs.
FACTS:
The University's Faculty Senate has approved the following academic programs:
MS degree program in Public Health
BS degree program in Aquatic Sciences
BS degree program in Public Policy
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
Sufficient existing credentialed faculty are employed by the University for all three programs.
Less than 25% new course content is found in the bachelor level programs and will not need SACSCOC substantive change review/approval. No fee required.
MS degree program in Public Health will require a SACSCOC substantive change prospectus – fee $500.
RECOMMENDATION:
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo recommends the Board of Regents approve the new programs as they are consistent with the University Mission, Strategic Priority 1: Objective 3 Increase Program Offerings.
MOTION:
Approve Kentucky State University's new programs:
MS degree program in Public Health
BS degree program in Aquatic Sciences
BS degree program in Public Policy