14 Del. Admin. Code § 290-4.0 - Program Approval Process

4.1 Units must apply for new Program approval to the Administrator in a format and timeline determined by the Department as outlined in the Guide, to include the following documentation:

4.1.1 A description of the Program for which approval is sought and other administrative information, including the plan for implementing Department mandated Program components as defined in Sections 3.0 or 10.0 of this regulation;

4.1.1.1 Units may seek approval for a new specialization in a currently operating Program area provided the documentation submitted contains sufficient justification to warrant the new specialization.

4.1.1.2 Experimental or innovative Programs that do not meet CAEP standards may be allowed by the Department. Such an allowance may be requested by submitting the material for new Programs, and where the standards are not met, a rationale for the exception or exceptions.

4.1.2 Documentation that the Program is SPA certified, or documentation of the non-SPA process in Section 5.0 of this regulation;

4.1.3 A needs assessment demonstrating the demand for such Program graduates in the employment market and demand by potential Candidates;

4.1.4 The curriculum for the Program, including syllabi for any new courses;

4.1.5 Descriptions of the expected outcomes of the Programs and of how those outcomes will be assessed;

4.1.6 Vitae for all faculty delivering instruction in or administering the Program; and

4.1.7 Descriptions of materials, media and resources available for the Program, and how technology is integrated into the curriculum or Program.

4.2 The Department will review submitted reports and provide approval of the Program or rejection of the proposal, notifying representatives of the Program, Unit and Provider.

4.3 New Programs will be given provisional approval if the application meets standards based on Departmental review. Upon the first Departmental provisional approval, the Unit is authorized to proceed with the Program identified in the application, and to admit Candidates to the Program.

4.4 Upon receipt and review of the first annual report aligned with the requirements stated in Sections 3.0 and 6.0, the Department may extend provisional approval for up to four additional years.

4.5 Full (non-provisional) Program approval may be granted after the submission and approval of data and reporting as noted in Section 6.0 for the first Cohort to Exit the Program.

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14 Del. Admin. Code § 290-4.0

21 DE Reg. 565 (1/1/2018)
23 DE Reg. 748 (3/1/2020) (Final)