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I sr Only: PP\\#   \nCover Sheet for In-State Institutions  \nNew Program or Substantial Modification to Existing Program  \nInstitution Submitting Proposal Allegany College of Maryland  \nEac:lt m:thm below requires a separate propmrnf mu/ cover slteet.  \n0 New Academic Program  \n0 New Area of Concentration  \n0 New Degree Level Approval (I) New Stand-Alone Certificate  \n0 OIT Campus Program  \n0 Substantial Change to a Degree Program  \n0 Substantial Change to an Area of Concentration  \n0 Substantial Change to a Certificate Program  \n0 Cooperative Degree Program  \n0 Offer Program al Regional Higher Education Center  \nPayment @Yes Submitted: 0 No  \nPaymcntOR.,. STARS \\# Type: @Check\\# 193303  \nPayment Amount:  \n$850.00  \nDate  \nSubmitted: 1 Ol151ta  \nDepartment Proposing Program  \nDegree Level and Degree Type  \nMedical Administrative Assistant  \nLower Division Certificate  \n- -  \nTitle or Proposed Program Medical Administrative Assistant  \nTotal Number of Credits 30    \nSuggested Codes IIEGIS: 5214.02  I CIP: 51.0716   \nProgram Modality  (!)on-campus Q Distance Education (fully online) QBoth  \nProgram Resources @ Using Existing Resources 0 Requiring New Resources  \nP60rdSelrcote1)t)sm:tl􀁐pu􀁑c\\lSn;\\(.tf'atrti\\oOf\\nfAI altRe02\u003C\"O';\"'O_'\"i)' * fall 0 Spring 0 Summer Year: 2026  \nProRecveidnteLAicnakdetomiMosc Cattalog URL: [https://catalog.allegany.edu/currenVdegrees-and-programs/](https://catalog.allegany.edu/currenVdegrees-and-programs/)  \nName:Dr. Karin Savage    \nPreferred Contact for this Proposal  \nPresident/Chief Execulivc  \nTitle: Dean, Career Education  \n Phone:  301-784-5567      \n[Email:ksavage@allegany.edu](Email:ksavage@allegany.edu)  \nTypeName: David R. Jones, President  \nSignature: J)avid i 7011es  Date: 10/15/2025  \nDa\\/'ld Jone􀁒 (OC:I 14, 1025 16:11:48 EDT)  \nDate of Approval/Endorsement by Governing Board:  \nRcvis\u003C--\u003Cl 4/202S  \nMARYINlt> HIGHER Eol/CATION CoM!AISSION  \n217 East Redwood Slrccl • Suite 2100 • Bal1imore, MO 21202  \nT 410.767.3300 • 800.974.020:l • F 410.332.0270 • TIY forthll Deaf 800.735.2258 www mhec,ma,yland.aov  \nALLEGANY COLLEGE  \nrif MARYLAND  \nOctober 15, 2025  \nDr. Sanjay Rai  \nSecretary of Higher Education  \nMaryland Higher Education Commission  \n6 North Liberty Street  \nBaltimore, Maryland 21201  \nDear Secretary Rai,  \nOn behalf of Allegany College of Maryland (ACM), I am writing to officially request a new lower Division Certificate in MedicalAdministrative Assistant. This one-year, 30-credit stand-alone lower division certificate (LDC) is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in healthcare administration roles, including medical receptionist, billing clerk, and records specialist.  \nThe LDC is [fully embedded within the existing Medical Administrative Assistant A.A.S. degree](fully embedded within the existing Medical Administrative Assistant A.A.S. degree), providing students with a stackable credential and a seamless pathway to further their education. The program leverages existing faculty, facilities, and resources, ensuring fiscal sustainability while addressing critical workforce needs in Western Maryland.  \nThis program is consistent with ACM's mission to provide accessible, affordable, and career focused education, and it aligns with the goals of the Maryland State Plan for Postsecondary Education by promoting access, success, and innovation in high-demand fields.  \nThis new LDC was endorsed by the Curriculum Committee, respective faculty and administrative committees, and Board of Trustees at Allegany College of Maryland. I also endorse the new LDC in Medical Administrative Assistant. The effective implementation date will be Fall Semester, 2026.  \nWe have mailed a check, \\#193303, to cover the Commission's fee for this review.  \nThank you for your continued assistance. If you have any questions about this request, please do not hesitate to contact me or Dr. Karin Savage, Dean of Career Education, at 301-784-5567, ksavage􀄆i>allegany. edu.  \nSincerely,  \nDavid Ja","cbCaimrggLP3uvi6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimrggLP3uvi6","pdf",930430,"English","# Program Overview\n## Centrality to Institutional Mission and Planning Priorities\n# Credential Structure and Embedded Pathway\n## Stackable credential within existing A.A.S. degree\n# Implementation and Administrative Process\n## Effective date and governing board endorsement","[{\"question\":\"What program is Allegany College of Maryland requesting approval for?\",\"answer\":\"Allegany College of Maryland requests approval for a new lower division stand-alone certificate program titled Medical Administrative Assistant.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the program and how many credits does it require?\",\"answer\":\"The program is designed as a one-year, 30-credit lower division certificate.\"},{\"question\":\"What employment outcomes does the proposal target?\",\"answer\":\"The certificate is intended to prepare students for immediate employment in healthcare administration roles such as medical receptionist, billing clerk, and records specialist.\"}]","Medical Administrative Assistant - New Stand-Alone Certificate Program Request - Allegany College of Maryland | PDF",1790300142,76]