Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
4/30/2016	Howard Community College Proposal	LDC	Entertainment Technology	6/29/2016	Approved	7/22/2016
Entertainment Technology Program Description
The Entertainment Technology (EN-TECH) LDC is a hands-on workforce training program.  The program partners with local businesses and organizations to offer on-the-job training, as well as potential post-graduation employment.  EN-TECH students will train in the application of electrical, lighting, and acoustical theories and designs.  The curriculum for this program meets multimedia communication needs and will provide advance-skilled specialists for this growing field.  Students who complete this program will be able to seek entry-level and more advanced positions as multimedia specialists and gain employment in areas such as universities, school districts, science research centers, conference centers, hotels, concert facilities and other venues with integrated, high-technology communication needs.