14 Del. Admin. Code § 292-2.0 - Definitions
The words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning :
"Accrediting Agency" means a nationally recognized or specialized accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as a reliable authority concerning the quality of education or training offered by postsecondary institutions or programs the agency accredits.
"Application Form" means the appropriate form created by the Department to request approval or renewal as an Institution of Higher Education.
"Certificate of Approval" means the certificate issued by the Department that authorizes a Postsecondary Institution to operate.
"Degree" means, although not limited to, any academic credential or designation not less than, but including associate, bachelor, master, doctor, or fellow, whether earned or honorary, which signifies, purports, or is generally taken to signify partial or satisfactory completion of the requirements of an academic, occupational, business, or other Program of study beyond the secondary school level.
"Degree Granting Authority" means approval from the Department to confer Degrees.
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"Full Approval" means the third level of Degree Granting Authority status granted by the Department.
"Postsecondary Institution" means a person, as defined in 1 Del.C. § 302, that offers postsecondary courses, postsecondary programs of courses, or postsecondary programs that lead to a certificate or degree in the State.
"Program" or "Program of Courses" means the specific sequence of courses and experiences required by an Institution. Program includes an organized unit of subject matter in which instruction is offered within a given time and for which credit is given toward completion of training toward a predetermined occupational or academic credential.
"Provisional Approval" means the second level of Degree Granting Authority status granted by the Department.
"Recognized Applicant" means the initial level of Degree Granting Authority status granted by the Department.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education or designee.
"Surety Bond" means a written agreement between an Institution and a bond company that is secured by the Institution in an amount sufficient for the protection of the tuition and fees paid by enrolled students.
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