The Colorado Commission on Higher Education voted Thursday, Dec. 3, to approve Metro State’s proposed master’s degree programs in professional accountancy and social work.

Since the teacher education master’s degree program entails teacher licensure, it must first be reviewed by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and then go to the Colorado State Board of Education for approval before it can go before the CCHE. The proposal is currently with the CDE.

Authorization from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is required before the programs can be marketed and students recruited. The HLC site visit is Feb. 1-2, 2010.

More information about the initiative can be found at master’s programs.