264 CMR, § 9.02 - Application for Course Approval

(1) Course providers may apply for course approval by filing an application form, accompanied by the appropriate supporting documentation and fee. All materials submitted to the Board in support of an application for course approval shall be retained by the Board.

(2) Each application shall include all of the following information:

(a) A description of the course provider's educational program, including its origination date, location, whether membership in any organization is a prerequisite to course enrollment, and any other relevant background information. A course catalogue shall be included if available;

(b) A copy of course materials, including the course syllabus, references and texts, and other instructional tools;

(c) A copy of the examination given for each course. If because of security concerns an exam cannot be released, a detailed description of the examination, including the number of questions, length of time permitted to complete the exam, whether the exam is open or closed book, and whether a calculator or other resources are permitted or required for the exam, may be substituted. Such a description is subject to verification by the Board;

(d) A copy of the instructor qualification and preparation requirements; and

(e) Such other information as the Board shall request.

(3) The Board or its agents may require verification of any information submitted by a course provider.

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264 CMR, § 9.02

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1323, eff. 10/7/2016.