Minnesota bill expands state universities' authority to offer applied doctoral degrees.

The Minnesota bill amends the state statutes to expand the authority of state universities to offer applied doctoral degrees. Specifically, state universities are now authorized to offer applied doctoral degrees in fields such as education, business, psychology, physical therapy, audiology, nursing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. This change aims to align the offerings of state universities with emerging areas of practice and workforce needs, as determined by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Minnesota bill expands state universities' authority to offer applied doctoral degrees.

The Minnesota bill amends the state statutes to expand the authority of state universities to offer applied doctoral degrees. Specifically, state universities are now authorized to offer applied doctoral degrees in fields such as education, business, psychology, physical therapy, audiology, nursing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. This change aims to align the offerings of state universities with emerging areas of practice and workforce needs, as determined by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.