Degree Authorization Regulations, D-2.1 Reg 1

1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 The Degree Authorization Regulations being Chapter D-2.1 Reg 1 (effective October 29, 2012) as amended by Saskatchewan Regulations 93/2015 and 95/2020; and the Statutes of Saskatchewan, 2014, c.S-32.21. NOTE: This consolidation is not official. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of the original statutes and regulations, errors that may have appeared are reproduced in this consolidation. 2 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION Table of Contents PART I PART VI Title and Interpretation Student Transcripts 1 Title 18 Transcript standards and accessibility 2 Interpretation 19 Retention of student transcripts PART II PART VII Exemptions Private Educational Institutions 3 Exemptions pursuant to subsection 4(3) of the Act 20 Interpretation of Parts VII and VIII 4 Exemptions from section 6 of the Act 21 Application of Part 5 Exempt from application of Act 22 Security requirements PART III 23 Amount of security 24 Other security Fees 25 Security to remain in force 6 Application fee 26 Additional security 7 Review fee 27 Forfeiture of security PART IV PART VIII Application to the Minister Claims Against Security 8 Criteria for minister to consider 28 Application of Part 9 Available for public inspection 29 Claim for payment PART V 30 Payment of claims Quality Assurance Review PART IX 10 Additional powers and functions Theological Degrees 11 Quality assurance standards 31 Theological degrees 12 Quality assurance review PART X 13 Organizational reviews Coming into Force 14 Program reviews 15 Materials to be considered 32 Coming into force 16 Expert advisors Appendix 17 Expedited reviews Table 1 Exemptions pursuant to subsection 4(3) of the Act until June 30, 2023 Table 1.1 Exemptions pursuant to subsection 4(3) of the Act until June 30, 2025 Table 2 Review Fees Table 3 Recognized Nomenclature for Undergraduate Theological Degrees 3 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 CHAPTER D-2.1 REG 1 The Degree Authorization Act PART I Title and Interpretation Title 1 These regulations may be cited as The Degree Authorization Regulations. Interpretation 2(1) In these regulations: (a) “Act” means The Degree Authorization Act; (b) “approved quality assurance standards” means the quality assurance standards as recommended by the quality assurance body and approved by the minister in accordance with section 11; (c) “expedited review” means an expedited review conducted in accordance with section 17; (d) “full review” means a program review and an organizational review; (e) “organizational review” means a review of the applicant conducted in accordance with section 13; (f) “partial review” means the review determined by the quality assurance body to be appropriate in the circumstances that consists of: (i) a program review only; (ii) a program review and certain elements of an organizational review; or (iii) certain elements of both a program review and an organizational review; (g) “program review” means a review of the proposed degree program conducted in accordance with section 14; (h) “Table” means a Table set out in the Appendix. (2) In the Act and these regulations, “theological degree” means a degree that, in the minister’s opinion, primarily prepares students for a faith-based purpose. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s2; 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s3. 4 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION PART II Exemptions Exemptions pursuant to subsection 4(3) of the Act 3(1) For the purposes of subsection 4(3) of the Act, the educational institutions and degree programs listed in Table 1 are exempt from the application of the Act until June 30, 2023. (2) For the purposes of subsection 4(3) of the Act, the educational institutions and degree programs listed in Table 1.1 are exempt from the application of the Act until June 30, 2025. 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s4. Exemptions from section 6 of the Act 4 The following educational institutions are exempt from the application of section 6 of the Act: (a) First Nations University of Canada, Inc.; (b) University of Emmanuel College. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s4. Exempt from application of Act 5 An educational institution is exempt from the application of the Act with respect to a proposed degree program if the educational institution: (a) either: (i) has previously undergone a review pursuant to the Act and holds an authorization to provide a degree program in Saskatchewan; or (ii) establishes to the minister’s satisfaction that, with respect to the proposed degree program, the educational institution: (A) has permission to provide, and is providing, the proposed degree program in another jurisdiction; and (B) obtained that permission pursuant to legislation similar in nature to the Act or pursuant to a quality assurance authority recognized by the minister; (b) establishes to the minister’s satisfaction that the educational institution will provide the proposed degree program in Saskatchewan in partnership with the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan; and (c) provides the minister with a letter from the partnering university mentioned in clause (b): (i) confirming the partnership between the university and the educational institution with respect to the proposed degree program; and (ii) stating that, in the university’s opinion, the educational institution and its proposed degree program meet the approved quality assurance standards. 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s5. 5 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 PART III Fees Application fee 6(1) An application fee of $5,000 is payable to the minister on submission of an application for an authorization or a renewal of an authorization. (2) With respect to the application fee, $2,500 is non-refundable. (3) The minister may waive a portion of the application fee, to a maximum of $2,500, if the applicant previously submitted an application to the minister for the same degree program, and the minister rejected the application. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s6. Review fee 7(1) In addition to the application fee mentioned in section 6, on the referral of an application to the quality assurance body, the applicable review fee as set out in Table 2 is payable to the minister based on the type of quality assurance review required. (2) With respect to the review fee, $2,500 is non-refundable. (3) In the case of a partial review, the minister may waive a portion of the review fee, to a maximum of $17,500, if the quality assurance body advises the minister that: (a) the applicant has received approval with respect to the proposed degree program from a professional, accreditation or regulatory body recognized by the minister; and (b) based on that approval, the quality assurance body is satisfied that the applicant and its proposed degree program meet some or all of the approved quality assurance standards. (4) Repealed. 30 Oct 2015 SR 93/2015 s4. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s7; 2014, c.S-32.21, s.34; 30 Oct 2015 SR 93/2015 s4. PART IV Application to the Minister Criteria for minister to consider 8 In making a decision pursuant to subsection 8(1) of the Act, the minister shall consider the need for the proposed degree program in Saskatchewan, taking into account: (a) how the proposed degree program will benefit Saskatchewan learners and the Saskatchewan post-secondary education system; (b) how the proposed degree program will advance the economic and social priorities of Saskatchewan; (c) how the proposed degree program aligns with the applicant’s mandate, mission and strategic plan; 6 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION (d) the marketability of the proposed degree program in terms of student demand and the employability of graduates; and (e) the applicant’s fiscal plan for implementation of the proposed degree program, including the financial implications for students, the applicant and the Government of Saskatchewan. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s8; 30 Oct 2015 SR 93/2015 s5. Available for public inspection 9(1) Subject to subsection (2), the minister shall: (a) cause each application received by the minister to be made available to the public for a period of 30 days, in any form or manner that the minister considers appropriate; and (b) take any steps that the minister considers appropriate to bring each application, and the form or manner in which it is available, to the attention of the public. (2) The minister shall not make public any information that the applicant requests be kept confidential if the minister is satisfied that the request is reasonable. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s9. PART V Quality Assurance Review Additional powers and functions 10(1) In addition to the functions given to the quality assurance body in the Act, the quality assurance body shall: (a) assist the minister in monitoring the fulfilment of any terms and conditions attached to an authorization; (b) at the minister’s request, advise the minister on matters related to: (i) requests for exemption pursuant to section 5; (ii) the use of the word “university” or “varsity” for the purposes of making a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor in Council as required by section 6 of the Act; (iii) reconsiderations pursuant to section 17 of the Act; and (iv) amendments, suspensions or revocations pursuant to sections 18 and 19 of the Act; and (c) conduct reviews and make recommendations to the minister with respect to educational institutions whose authorizations are due to expire. 7 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 (2) In addition to the powers given to the quality assurance body in the Act, the quality assurance body may: (a) participate in workshops, conferences and training programs for post-secondary education quality assurance bodies; (b) share information about its practices with similar post-secondary education quality assurance bodies outside Saskatchewan; (c) promote and advance the quality assurance process in Saskatchewan and the quality of post-secondary education in Saskatchewan; (d) caution the public in any manner that the quality assurance body and the minister consider appropriate with respect to educational institutions that do not meet the approved quality assurance standards; and (e) provide recommendations to the minister respecting appointments to the quality assurance body. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s10. Quality assurance standards 11 For the purpose of carrying out quality assurance reviews, the quality assurance body shall: (a) recommend quality assurance standards to the minister for his or her approval; (b) review the approved quality assurance standards at least once every 5 years; (c) consult with the public as part of the review mentioned in clause (b), in any manner that the quality assurance body considers appropriate; (d) submit any proposed changes to the approved quality assurance standards to the minister for approval; and (e) make the approved quality assurance standards available to the public. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s11; 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s6. Quality assurance review 12(1) On the referral of an application to the quality assurance body, the applicant shall undergo a full review by the quality assurance body: (a) if the applicant is proposing to provide: (i) its first degree program in Saskatchewan; (ii) its first degree program at a new degree level in Saskatchewan; or (iii) a degree program that is precedent-setting for the applicant or for Saskatchewan; or 8 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION (b) if the minister or the quality assurance body considers it to be in the best interests of the public to require a full review. (2) In circumstances other than those mentioned in subsection (1), the quality assurance body may direct that the applicant undergo a partial review satisfactory to the quality assurance body. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s12. Organizational reviews 13 On an organizational review, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the quality assurance body that the applicant has the capacity to deliver the proposed degree program, and that its policies and practices meet the approved quality assurance standards with respect to: (a) organization overview; (b) mission; (c) governance and administrative capacity; (d) financial capacity, facilities and learning resources; (e) faculty and staff; (f) academic policies, admission requirements and transferability of program credits; and (g) student policies and services. 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s7. Program reviews 14 On a program review, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the quality assurance body that the proposed degree program meets the approved quality assurance standards for degree programs with respect to: (a) program review and assessment; (b) program design, content and delivery; (c) program resources; (d) faculty and staff; (e) academic policies, admission requirements and transferability of program credits; (f) contingency plans in the event of program discontinuation; (g) credential recognition and nomenclature; and (h) commitment to research and scholarship. 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s7. 9 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 Materials to be considered 15 On any quality assurance review, the quality assurance body shall consider: (a) the application for authorization; (b) any self-evaluation report and any other report submitted by the applicant in support of its application; (c) any submissions received as a result of the application having been made available to the public pursuant to section 9; (d) any monitoring reports prepared by the ministry with respect to the applicant; (e) all information provided by other jurisdictions or agencies with respect to the applicant; and (f) any other information that the quality assurance body considers relevant to its deliberations. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s15. Expert advisors 16(1) The quality assurance body may appoint persons to provide advice and recommendations relating to the review and evaluation of an application by the quality assurance body. (2) The minister may retain the services of any advisors as recommended by the quality assurance body to assist the quality assurance body in carrying out its functions or in exercising its powers. (3) Subject to any directives of Treasury Board, the minister shall fix the remuneration of any advisors retained pursuant to this section. (4) Any advisors retained pursuant to this section are entitled to be reimbursed for travel and incidental expenses incurred in the performance of their responsibilities as advisors at any rates that may be approved for members of the public service of Saskatchewan. 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s8. Expedited reviews 17(1) On an application for an authorization or the renewal of an authorization, an applicant may request: (a) an expedited review if the applicant: (i) has had, for at least the previous five years, permission to provide, and is providing, the same or a similar degree program in another jurisdiction; and (ii) obtained that permission pursuant to legislation similar in nature to the Act or pursuant to a quality assurance authority recognized by the minister; and 10 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION (b) an exemption from section 6 of the Act if the applicant is expressly authorized to use the word “university” or “varsity”, or any derivation or abbreviation of either of those words, in its name: (i) by an Act of the legislature of another jurisdiction; (ii) by the public authority in another jurisdiction having overall responsibility for the educational institution; or (iii) by an authority that has responsibility in another jurisdiction for the accreditation of post-secondary educational institutions. (2) On receipt of an application pursuant to subsection (1), the quality assurance body may grant the applicant an expedited review if the quality assurance body is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements set out in subclauses (1)(a) (i) and (ii). (3) On an expedited review, the quality assurance body shall determine whether the applicant and the proposed degree program meet the approved quality assurance standards and shall consider the following: (a) the duration of the permission period for providing the same or a similar degree program in the other jurisdiction; (b) evidence that the applicable oversight body in the other jurisdiction has approved or does not object to the applicant’s application for authorization to provide the degree program in Saskatchewan; (c) whether the applicant is a public educational institution or a privately owned and operated educational institution; (d) any prior assessments with respect to the applicant, including any reports resulting from monitoring activities conducted by the applicable oversight body in the other jurisdiction; (e) the standards that the educational institution was measured against in obtaining permission in the other jurisdiction; (f) any terms or conditions that may be attached to the permission in the other jurisdiction; (g) any comments from assessors and any professional, accreditation or regulatory body named in the application materials in relation to the permission obtained in the other jurisdiction; (h) the qualifications and objectivity of external reviewers named in the application materials in relation to the permission obtained in the other jurisdiction; (i) any additional information that the quality assurance body considers necessary to make its recommendation to the minister with respect to the application. 11 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 (4) If, on completing an expedited review pursuant to subsection (3), the quality assurance body is not satisfied that the applicant and the proposed degree program meet the approved quality assurance standards, the quality assurance body may require that the applicant undergo further review before the quality assurance body will make a recommendation to the minister. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s17; 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s9. PART VI Student Transcripts Transcript standards and accessibility 18(1) Educational institutions authorized to provide degree programs shall ensure that students have access to their transcripts, in a form acceptable to the minister. (2) A student’s transcript must contain at least the following information: (a) information that identifies the student; (b) the student’s academic history at the educational institution, including any credits or credentials recognized by the educational institution for the purposes of the student’s degree program but awarded by another educational institution; (c) any academic awards and honours given to the student by the educational institution; (d) any academic actions taken against the student by the educational institution; (e) the degree, if any, awarded to the student and the date on which it was conferred; (f) any additional information specified by the minister. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s18. Retention of student transcripts 19 An educational institution shall satisfy the minister that it has an appropriate policy in place respecting the retention of student transcripts, and that it is complying with that policy. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s19. 12 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION PART VII Private Educational Institutions Interpretation of Parts VII and VIII 20 In this Part and in Part VIII: (a) “authorized issuer or guarantor” means: (i) Canada, Saskatchewan or another province or territory of Canada; (ii) an agency of the Government of Canada or of a province or territory of Canada; (iii) a municipality in Canada; or (iv) a bank, credit union or other financial institution that is supervised or examined by a governmental authority in Canada; (b) “Crown” means the Crown in right of Saskatchewan; (c) “period of study” means the period commencing on the first day of classes and ending on the later of: (i) the date of final examination; and (ii) the last day of classes; (d) “private educational institution” means an educational institution that is not a public educational institution; (e) “public educational institution” means an educational institution that: (i) is established pursuant to legislation; (ii) receives public funds from a government for the purpose of providing post-secondary education; and (iii) is governed by a body whose members include one or more persons who are appointed by the government mentioned in subclause (ii); (f) “tuition fee”, with respect to a period of study for which a student is registered, means the total mandatory cost charged to the student by the private educational institution for the degree program and period of study for which the student is registered. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s20. Application of Part 21 This Part applies only to private educational institutions. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s21. Security requirements 22(1) A private educational institution seeking an authorization or the renewal of an authorization shall give security relating to the degree program that meets the requirement described in this Part. 13 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 (2) Subject to section 24, the security given pursuant to subsection (1) must be: (a) in the form of a note, bond, debenture or other evidence of indebtedness issued or guaranteed by an authorized issuer or guarantor; and (b) made payable to the Crown. (3) Subject to section 24, the following rules apply with respect to any security given pursuant to subsection (1): (a) while the authorization is in effect, the authorized issuer or guarantor is not entitled to cancel the security before it expires unless: (i) the authorized issuer or guarantor gives at least two months’ written notice to the minister and to the private educational institution that the authorized issuer or guarantor intends to cancel the security; and (ii) the minister gives the authorized issuer or guarantor written permission to do so, specifying the date on or after which the security may be cancelled; (b) the amount of the security becomes payable to the Crown on the written direction of the minister; (c) the minister may give the written direction mentioned in clause (b) while the security is in effect or within one year after the security expires or is cancelled. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s22. Amount of security 23(1) Subject to subsection (3), for each degree program for which the private educational institution obtains an authorization, the amount of security given must be the greater of: (a) $100,000; and (b) the amount determined pursuant to subsection (2). (2) The private educational institution shall estimate the degree program’s total tuition fees for a 12-month period and use one of the following two calculations based on its schedule for collecting the tuition fees: (a) if the private educational institution requires students to pay tuition fees in one or more instalments throughout the year, with any single instalment exceeding 50% of the degree program’s total annual tuition fees, the private educational institution shall provide financial security using the following formula: security = total annual tuition fees x 0.75; (b) if the private educational institution provides students with an option of paying tuition fees in two or more instalments throughout the year, with no single instalment exceeding 50% of the degree program’s total annual tuition fees, the private educational institution shall provide financial security using the following formula: security = (total annual tuition fees/2) x 0.75. 14 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION (3) No private educational institution shall be required to give more than $1 million in security for all authorized degree programs. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s23. Other security 24(1) If a private educational institution satisfies the minister that it is not able to obtain the full amount of security required pursuant to section 23 in the form required pursuant to clause 22(2)(a), the minister may allow the private educational institution to give the balance of the security required: (a) through the establishment and maintenance of a trust fund, in accordance with a trust agreement satisfactory to the minister; (b) in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit; or (c) in any other form satisfactory to the minister. (2) The following rules apply with respect to any trust fund established pursuant to clause (1)(a): (a) the trust fund must be maintained in Saskatchewan at a bank, an authorized foreign bank within the meaning of section 2 of the Bank Act (Canada), a credit union, a loan corporation or a trust corporation, both as defined in The Trust and Loan Corporations Act, 1997; (b) the trustee of the trust fund must be the bank, credit union, loan corporation or trust corporation, as the case may be; (c) the beneficiaries of the trust fund are any students whom the minister determines are entitled to a tuition fee refund in relation to the degree program provided by the private educational institution; (d) all payments by the trustee out of the trust fund must be authorized by the minister, in writing. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s24. Security to remain in force 25 The private educational institution shall: (a) ensure that the security required with respect to an authorized degree program remains in force for as long as there are students registered in the degree program; (b) annually, and when otherwise requested by the minister, provide proof satisfactory to the minister that security is being maintained in accordance with this Part; and (c) at the request of the minister, provide any information or documents to verify the calculation of security pursuant to section 23. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s25. 15 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 Additional security 26(1) Notwithstanding section 23, if the minister believes that the security provided by a private educational institution is insufficient, the minister may require the private educational institution to provide additional security or to change the form of security or the authorized issuer or guarantor. (2) The private educational institution shall comply with any additional requirements imposed by the minister pursuant to subsection (1) and shall provide the minister with proof of compliance satisfactory to the minister. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s26. Forfeiture of security 27 On the direction of the minister, the security provided by a private educational institution in accordance with this Part is forfeited and is to be paid to the Crown, or in accordance with any direction of the minister, if the private educational institution: (a) is unable to continue providing the authorized degree program or is unable to meet its other obligations as specified in any terms and conditions attached to the authorization; (b) is convicted of an offence pursuant to the Act; (c) is convicted of an offence pursuant to the Criminal Code involving fraud or theft, or an offence pursuant to the Criminal Code of conspiracy to commit an offence involving fraud or theft, and the conviction has become final; (d) is unable or refuses to refund applicable tuition fees to a student or students; (e) does not comply with provisions set out in these regulations requiring evidence that the security is being maintained in accordance with these regulations, either annually or on request from the minister; (f) is undergoing proceedings to wind up the institution; or (g) is the subject of proceedings pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), including a consumer proposal. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s27. PART VIII Claims Against Security Application of Part 28 This Part governs claims made against security maintained by a private educational institution in connection with an authorization or renewal of an authorization where the security has been forfeited pursuant to section 27. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s28. 16 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION Claim for payment 29(1) An individual who is or was a student in a degree program for which security was maintained may apply in writing to the minister for a payment from the forfeited security within one year after the date of the forfeiture. (2) The amount that an individual may claim against the forfeited security is the amount of the refund of tuition fees for a degree program that is due by the private educational institution to the individual, as verified by the minister. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s29. Payment of claims 30(1) If the minister is satisfied that a claim is valid, he or she shall pay the claim in accordance with this section. (2) If the amount of the forfeited security is sufficient to satisfy all claims against the security made within one year after the date of forfeiture, the minister shall pay the full amount of each claim. (3) If the amount of the forfeited security is not sufficient to satisfy all claims against the security made within one year after the date of forfeiture, the minister shall make proportionate payments with respect to each claim. (4) If the amount of the forfeited security exceeds the amount required to satisfy all claims against the security made within one year after the date of forfeiture, the minister shall pay the excess amount to the authorized issuer or guarantor. (5) If a student’s tuition fees for an authorized degree program were paid by a third party, the minister may pay any refund of tuition fees directly to the third party if the minister considers it appropriate to do so. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s30. PART IX Theological Degrees Theological degrees 31(1) Any undergraduate theological degree to be granted in Saskatchewan may be given the name “Bachelor of ”, “Bachelor of Arts in” or “Associate of Arts in” if it includes wording that clearly denotes the theological nature of the undergraduate degree. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), an undergraduate theological degree to be granted in Saskatchewan may be given a name that is listed in Table 3 as a name generally recognized as denoting a theological degree. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a theological degree shall not be given the name of “Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies” or “Bachelor of Arts in Religion”, alone or in conjunction with another subject. 17 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 (4) Any graduate theological degree to be granted in Saskatchewan may be given the name ‘Master of’, ‘Master of Arts in’ or ‘Doctor of’ if it includes wording that clearly denotes the theological nature of the graduate degree. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), a graduate theological degree shall not be given the name of ‘Master of Arts in Religious Studies’ or ‘Master of Arts in Religion’, alone or in conjunction with another subject. 30 Oct 2015 SR 93/2015 s6; 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s10. PART X Coming into Force Coming into force 32(1) Subject to subsection (2), these regulations come into force on the day on which section 1 of The Degree Authorization Act comes into force. (2) If these regulations are filed with the Registrar of Regulations after the day on which section 1 of The Degree Authorization Act comes into force, these regulations come into force on the day on which they are filed with the Registrar of Regulations. 2 Nov 2012 cD-2.1 Reg 1 s32. 18 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION Appendix TABLE 1 [Subsection 3(1)] Exemptions pursuant to subsection 4(3) of the Act until June 30, 2023 Educational Institution Program Briercrest College and Bachelor of Arts Music Seminary Bachelor of Arts Applied Linguistics Bachelor of Arts Business Administration Bachelor of Arts General Studies 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s11. TABLE 1.1 [Subsection 3(2)] Exemptions pursuant to subsection 4(3) of the Act until June 30, 2025 Educational Institution Program Briercrest College and Master of Arts Leadership and Management Seminary Master of Arts Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Counselling 28 Aug 2020 SR 95/2020 s11. 19 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION D-2.1 REG 1 Table 2 [Section 7] Review Fees Type of quality assurance review Fee Expedited review $ 0 Partial review $20,000 Full review $45,000 TABLE 3 [Subsection 31(2)] Recognized Nomenclature for Undergraduate Theological Degrees Bachelor of Biblical Studies Bachelor of Christian Ministry Bachelor of Pentecostal Studies Bachelor of Bi-Vocational Studies Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Ministries Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Associate of Arts in Intercultural Studies 30 Oct 2015 SR 93/2015 s7. 20 D-2.1 REG 1 DEGREE AUTHORIZATION REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN Printed by the authority of THE QUEEN’S PRINTER Copyright©2020