§ 338.5. Credentials and programs of study.
(a) Credentials. Each Program shall award, through the lead sponsor, credit-bearing certificates and associate degrees. A Program may award no other degree or credential. Associate degrees awarded through a Program shall be limited to one of the following:
(1) An associate of arts degree.
(2) An associate of sciences degree.
(3) An associate of applied sciences degree if an articulation agreement exists to enable the bearer of the associate of applied sciences degree to transfer the degree for full credit to an institution of higher education in pursuit of a bachelor degree.
(b) Program of study. Each credential must be associated with an approved program of study. Programs of study shall be based on Statewide and regional work force needs and shall be selected from the list of eligible programs of study in high demand occupations issued by the Department under section 1903-F of the School Code (24 P. S. § 19-1903-F). Each program shall be designed to be completed in no more than 2 years for a full-time student or an equivalent period for a part-time student.
(c) Duration of program approval. The Department will grant approval for a Program to offer the program of study for 5 years. Prior to expiration of program approval, the lead sponsor may seek reapproval from the Department or may seek approval for an alternative program of study. These requests shall be made in accordance with the policies, guidelines and standards prescribed by the Department.
(d) Courses. Each course included in an approved program shall be offered for credit. No student that has met entrance requirements will be required to take courses separate from the Program to complete the certificate or associate degree. Courses may be offered by distance learning to the extent that distance learning is an appropriate method of delivering the content of the specific course, as described in the application of an eligible applicant.
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