Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Certification Process
Section 20-302 - Qualifications

(a)    To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.
    (c)    The applicant shall have completed:
        (1)    A State and national criminal history records check; and
        (2)    Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.
    (d)    The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.
    (e)    The applicant shall have:
        (1)    (i)    A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
            (ii)    At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
        (2)    (i)    A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
            (ii)    At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
    (f)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.