Arizona Administrative Code
Title 4 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 39 - BOARD FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Article 4 - OPERATION OF ALL LICENSED INSTITUTIONS
Section R4-39-407 - Use of Terms

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 4-39-407

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), only an accredited, degree-granting licensee may use the term "university" or any other name or title in literature, catalogs, pamphlets, or other materials made available to the public that implies or would lead a reasonable person to believe the licensee is an institution of higher education or grants educational credentials, academic credit, or professional degrees.

B. A licensee may use the term "university" in its name if the licensee:

1. Offers at least one program leading to a post-baccalaureate or higher degree and is regionally or nationally accredited by a DE-recognized accrediting agency;

2. Was licensed in this state and used the term "university" in its name before the effective date of this Section; and

3. Is chartered or licensed in another state using the term "university" in its name.

C. A licensee may use terms such as "certified," "master," and "professional" in a program title, advertising, and student materials if a student is designated as "certified," "master," or "professional" only:

1. After the student completes the program and passes an examination that requires a showing of proficiency or ability;

2. If the designation is:
a. Conferred by a nationally recognized industry-related organization;

b. Conferred by an industry-related board or commission that is statutorily created; or

c. A commonly accepted industry practice; and

3. If the diploma to be issued from a program is submitted to the Board for review before the program is offered.

D. A licensee shall not use the term "master's" in the title of a vocational program.

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