§ 17:3140.17 — Occupational degree granting status

Louisiana § 17:3140.17

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 17: Credit Union Law

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§3140.17. Occupational degree granting status
A. The board shall approve or disapprove occupational degree proposals submitted
by licensed proprietary schools under its jurisdiction.
B. A proprietary school shall be eligible for degree granting status for occupational
degrees if it is:
(1) Licensed by the board.
(2) Domiciled in the state of Louisiana.
(3) Accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United
States Department of Education.
C.(1) The board shall revoke the occupational degree granting status of a proprietary
school which has its accreditation withdrawn.
(2) A proprietary school that has its accreditation withdrawn shall immediately notify
the board of the withdrawal of accreditation.
D. Approved and licensed proprietary schools shall award a nonacademic degree
entitled "Associate in Occupational Studies". All advertising, recruiting, and publications
shall state clearly that the occupational degree awarded is nonacademic and does not imply,
promise, or guarantee transferability.
E. Each student admitted to an occupational degree program in an accredited
proprietary school shall be required to:
(1) Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
(2) Complete a minimum of two years, four semesters, or six quarters of course work
for each degree program.
F. Each occupational degree program shall meet the following minimum
requirements:
(1) Seventy-five percent of the course of study in the program shall be in a specific
occupational area.
(2) Each course of study shall be composed of the minimum hours required by the
accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Legislative History

Acts 2019, No. 437, §1.