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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[July 20

Master of Education, major in instructional leadership Master of Education, major in special education Master of Education, major in policy and evaluation research It should be noted that the new programs differ from the original in the following ways. There has been a change from the Master of Arts to a Master of Education; in short, the establishment of a professional graduate degree in education. A more limited range of specialization is recommended, thus narrowing the scope of the program to three essential elements — instructional leadership, special education, and policy and evaluation research. Otherwise, much of the substance and content of the degrees and the requirements for their completion are essentially the same as originally proposed. T h e implementation of these programs at Chicago Circle will enable the campus now to undertake a significant area of service within its mission.1 Accordingly, I recommend that the new designations for this degree program, including its designation as a Master of Education rather than a Master of Arts in Education, be approved as a matter of record. O n m o t i o n of M r . N e a l , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d .

Master of Associated Medical Sciences Degree, Medical Center

(21) The Senate at the Medical Center has recommended the establishment of a program of advanced study for allied health professionals leading to the degree of Master of Associated Medical Sciences. The degree will be offered by the Graduate College with assistance from the School of Associated Medical Sciences. For the purposes of this program, the school will operate as a department of the Graduate College. The school presently offers instruction leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in medical art, medical dietetics, medical laboratory sciences, medical record administration, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The new graduate program would provide supplemental studies for practitioners seeking graduate training. Completion of the program will require a minimum of 60 quarter hours of academic work including satisfactory research documented by a thesis. T h e enrollment projection for 1978-79 is twenty-eight students. Initial course offerings will be limited to medical dietetics, medical laboratory sciences, and occupational therapy. Subsequent courses will be offered for medical artists, medical record administrators, and physical therapists. The maximum enrollment projection, for 1983-84, is eighty students. T h e program is consistent with previous plans for expansion of the School of Associated Medical Sciences. However, additional funding will be required. In the initial year approximately $153,000 will be required, and in the year of maximum enrollment approximately $430,000 will be required. Implementation and development of the program will be subject to the availability of funds. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated no further senate jurisdiction is involved. The chancellor at the Medical Center and the vice president for academic affairs concur in this recommendation. I recommend approval, subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Mr. Livingston, this recommendation was approved.

The Illinois Board of Higher Education alio approved a Master of Science in Physical Education in the form originally approved by the Board of Trustees on July 16, 1975. In recommending these three units, the staff also requested Illinois Board of Higher Education approval of "program directions" for the Chicago Circle College of Education.

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