MASTER OF MUSIC IN JAZZ STUDIES

Degree Requirements Credit Hours

Core Requirements-Performance Option 34

*Ensemble Participation (to be chosen from Jazz, Ensemble, Band, Orchestra,

or Choir. For at least two semesters, students must participate in two

concurrent ensembles.)

6

*Applied Music (primary instrument or voice) 8

*Applied Jazz Improvisation 4

*Jazz History 3

*Computer Music Technology 2

*Jazz & Commercial Music Arranging 3

*Arts Management 3

*Jazz Pedagogy 3

*Graduate Jazz Recital 2

Core Requirements-Commercial Music Production Option 34

*Ensemble Participation (to be chosen from Jazz, Ensemble, Band, Orchestra,

or Choir. For at least two semesters, students must participate in two

concurrent ensembles.)

6

*Applied Music (primary instrument or voice) 4

*Applied Jazz Improvisation 4

*Jazz History 3

*Computer Music Technology 2

*Jazz & Commercial Music Arranging 3

*Arts Management 3

*Advanced Recording Technology 3

*CD Album Pre-Production 2

*CD Album Production 4

Total Credit Hours: 34

Meeting of the

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

September 14, 2006

AGENDA ITEM #7-g:

New Programs.

SUBJECT: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS). Approval of request to offer the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Examination of Questioned Documents.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve OSU-CHS’s requests to offer the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Examination of Questioned Documents with the stipulation that continuation of the program will depend upon meeting the criteria established by the institution and approved by the State Regents, as detailed below.

• Graduate Certificate in Forensic Examination of Questioned Documents.

Continuation beyond fall 2011 will depend upon:

Majors enrolled: a minimum of 15 students in fall 2010 Graduates: a minimum of 8 graduates in 2010-11

BACKGROUND: Academic Plan

OSU-CHS’s Academic Plan lists the following institutional priorities:

• Goal One. Research - Become a center for excellence in research. • Goal Two. Fiscal Resources - Diversify fiscal resources.

• Goal Three. Collaborations – Establish new partnerships and strengthen existing

relationships in order to enhance OSU-CHS as a leader in research, education, and community outreach.

• Goal Four. Image/Recognition – Guarantee recognition of the Center for Health Sciences in urban and rural areas.

• Goal Five. Teaching/Academic Excellence – Provide the highest quality health sciences education.

• Goal Six. Patient Care – Be recognized for superior and compassionate patient-centered health care.

• Goal Seven. Workplace Culture/Organizational Structure - Facilitate the development of quality performance at all levels of the organization.

APRA Implementation

Since 1991-92, OSU-CHS has deleted 0 degree and/or certificate programs while adding 3 degree and/or certificate programs.

Program Review

OSU-CHS offers 5 degree programs (3 master’s-level, 1 doctoral, and 1 first professional), all of which were reviewed in the past five years with the exception of those programs with specialty accreditation. Programs with specialty accreditation are aligned with OSU-CHS’s program review schedule as appropriate. Thus, if a professional program received a ten-year accreditation, it would not be reviewed for ten years, which is an approved exception to State Regents’ policy.

Program Development Process

OSU-CHS faculty developed the proposal, which was reviewed and approved by institutional officials and OSU-CHS’s governing board.

POLICY ISSUES:

This action is consistent with the State Regents’ “Academic Program Approval” policy.

ANALYSIS:

Certificate in Forensic Examination of Questioned Documents

Program purpose. The proposed program will provide support in the training of questioned documents examiners.

Program rationale/background. OSU-CHS received approximately 60 letters requesting the development of advanced questioned documents courses. OSU-CHS offers the Master of Forensic Sciences Administration (003), which includes some of these courses. In response, OSU-CHS developed the 12-hour course of study that would support the professional certification process for document examiners. At the 61st Annual Conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, OSU-CHS faculty made presentations regarding the planned development of the certificate program and the graduate degree offered. Following review of the OSU-CHS proposed program, the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners made a decision to recognize the proposed coursework as meeting part of the academic training requirement for document examiners who are completing required components of its professional certification.

Employment opportunities. OSU-CHS indicates this certificate will prepare graduates for positions as document examiners for such agencies as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Inspector General for Tax Administration, The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Advanced Counterfeit Deterrent Section, the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigrations and Naturalization Service, and the Central Intelligence Agency. These agencies, among others in the document examination industry expect a shortage of document examiners as many professionals approach retirement age. OSU-CHS is confident students will have ample employment opportunities.

Student demand. The new program is expected to enroll a minimum of 15 majors in fall 2010 and graduate a minimum of 8 students in 2010-11.

Duplication/impact on existing programs. There are no similar programs in the State System. Therefore, approval will not constitute unnecessary duplication.

Curriculum. The proposed program will consist of 12 total credit hours (Attachment A). No new courses will be added to the proposed program.

Faculty and staff. Existing faculty will teach the certificate program.

Support services. Facilities, library resources, and equipment are adequate.

Financing. OSU indicates the proposed certificate will be funded through internal funds. No funding is requested from the State Regents.

ATTACHMENT A