### Question
How is the term qualified masters degree program defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified masters degree program** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1136b* as the following:

> a masters degree program that provides a program of instruction in mathematics, engineering, the physical or natural sciences, computer science, information technology, nursing, allied health, or other scientific disciplines in which African Americans are underrepresented and has students enrolled in such program of instruction at the time of application for a grant under this section

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1136b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VII-GRADUATE AND POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS > Part A-Graduate Education Programs > subpart 4-masters degree programs at historically black colleges and universities and predominantly black institutions**

