Credentialing Standards by Discipline

School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade
School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
School of Education
School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Science

School of Health Sciences
School of Law and Public Service
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

These Dallas College Faculty Credentialing Standards provide a general credential guide for programs and disciplines offered by one or more of the seven campuses of Dallas College. In accordance with SACSCOC Standard 6.2.a (Faculty Qualifications) of the Principles of Accreditation, for each of its educational programs, the institution documents the qualifications of its faculty members (reference the end of this page.)

Individuals utilizing this document should also consult with the appropriate credentialing designee at each campus with questions regarding minimum and preferred credential requirements.

Course Types are labeled as follows: T - Transfer; W - Workforce; D - Developmental.

Updated: June 29, 2021

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Submission of official and relevant credentials (such as transcripts, licensures and certifications) are required for Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty at Dallas College. All such documentation will be stored and maintained as to meet reporting requirements set forth by SACSCOC and other accreditation agencies. Official transcripts (sealed if physical) should be sent directly to Dallas College from the awarding institution. Faculty must submit transcripts which indicate their highest earned degree and all other credentials specific to the minimum requirements of all relevant credentialing criteria. Faculty are not required to submit undergraduate or other credentials if not specifically related to required qualifications. Documentation which is faxed or labeled as "PRINTED" or "COPIED" will not be accepted as an official credential document.

Dallas College Faculty Credentialing Standards by Discipline/Program

School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade

Discipline	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Accounting	ACNT - Accounting (Advanced Technical Certificate in Professional Accountancy)	Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline; or Master's degree with minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Must hold a current CPA license per the Texas Administration Code RULE §511.54	Accounting	W
Accounting	ACCT	Master’s degree or higher in Accounting or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting.	Accounting	T
Accounting	ACNT	Bachelor's degree in Accounting or associate's degree in Accounting and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the topic of the course.	Accounting	W
Management (Business Administration)	BMGT	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or related fields or associate's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or related fields and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Business Administration, Management, Marketing	W
Mortgage Banking	BNKG	Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, or related field or an associate's degree in Finance, Banking or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related industry experience.		W
Management (Business Administration)	BUSG	Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or related field or Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or related fields and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Business Administration, Management, Marketing	W
Business Administration Management	BUSI	Master’s degree or higher in Business or a Business related field or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Business or a Business related field. BUSI 2301: a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) will also be accepted.	Management, Engineering Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and Statistics.	T
Culinary and Hospitality Institute	CHEF	Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Hospitality, Food Science, Gastronomy, Business and 3 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience or associate's degree in one of these areas and 5 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience.		W
Economics	ECON	Master’s degree or higher in Economics, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Economics.	Economics	T
Culinary and Hospitality Institute	HAMG	Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Hotel/Restaurant Administration, Business and 3 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience or associate's degree in one of these areas and 5 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience.		W
Management (Business Administration)	HRPO	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, or related fields or an associate degree in the teaching discipline and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Business Administration, Management, Marketing	W
International Business and Trade	IBUS	Bachelor's degree in Management, Business or International Business-related field or associate's degree Management, Business or International Business-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	International Business, Management	W
Culinary and Hospitality Institute	IFWA	Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, or associate's degree in one of these areas, or licensed dietician. Should have demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.		W
Real Estate	INSR	Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or Business, and current Texas Real Estate Broker’s, Appraiser’s, or Inspector’s license, or associate's degree or higher in Real Estate or Business, and current Texas Real Estate Broker’s, Appraiser’s, or Inspector’s license and 3 years non-teaching work experience.	Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance	W
Marketing Careers (Business Marketing and Fashion Marketing)	MRKG	Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising or related degree or Associate degree in Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising or related degree with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS)	POFI	Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Office Technology, or Computer related fields or associate degree in Business, Office Technology, or Computer and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Business Education, Computer Education, Executive Assistant, Computer Science or PC Support	W
Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS)	POFM	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Business Education, Computer Education, Executive Assistant or related field or associate degree in Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Business Education, Computer Education, Executive Assistant or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Executive Assistant, Administrative Support, Office Administration, Office Assistant	W
Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS)	POFT	Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Business Education, Computer Education, Executive Assistant or related field or associate degree in Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Business Education, Computer Education, Executive Assistant or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Executive Assistant, Administrative Support, Office Administration, Office Assistant	W
Culinary and Hospitality Institute	PSTR	Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Hospitality, Food Science, Gastronomy, Business and 3 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience or associate's degree in one of these areas and 5 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience		W
Real Estate	RELE	Associate's degree or higher; Current Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licensure or Certified Real Estate Instructor (CREI) designation from the Texas Real Estate Teacher's Association (TRETA); 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the Real Estate industry.	Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance	W
Culinary and Hospitality Institute	RSTO	Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business and 3 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience or associate's degree in one of these areas and 5 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience.		W
Culinary and Hospitality Institute	TRVM	Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Event or Meeting Management, Marketing, Communications, Business and 3 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience, or associate's degree in one of these areas and 5 years non‐ teaching work‐related experience.		W

School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Languages	ARAB (Arabic)	Master’s degree or higher in Arabic or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Arabic.	Arabic	T
Architecture	ARCH	Master's degree or higher in Architecture, or master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Architecture.	Architecture	T
Digital Art and Design	ARTC	Bachelor's degree in Arts, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or associate degree in Arts, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Arts and Technology and User Interface/Experience.	W
Art	ARTS	Master's degree in Art or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Art.	Art History, Fine Arts, Museum History, Architectural History, Art Metals, Ceramics, Digital Arts, Fiber Arts, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor Industry.	T
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology	ARTT	Bachelor's degree or higher in Art, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or computer-related field or Associate degree in Art, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or computer-related field and three years of non-teaching work related experience.	Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Tech, Computer Engineering, Computer-Based Information Systems, Gaming, Graphic Design, Digital Art	W
Visual Communications	ARTV	Bachelor's degree in Art or associate degree in Art and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Arts and Technology and User Interface/Experience.	W
Languages	CHIN (Chinese)	Master’s degree or higher in Mandarin or Cantonese or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Mandarin or Cantonese	Chinese	T
Communication	COMM	Master’s degree or higher in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photojournalism, Public Relations or a master’s degree or higher and 18 graduate hours in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photojournalism, and Public Relations.		T
Dance	DANC	Master’s degree or higher in Dance, or a master’s degree or higher or MFA with 18 graduate hours in Dance.	Dance MFA	T
Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing	DIRW	Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Humanities, and Studies in Literature.	English, Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics, Language Arts	D
Drama	DRAM	Master's degree of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree in drama, or theatre or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in drama.	Drama, Theatrical Arts	T
Languages	ENGL (English)	Master’s degree or higher in English, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in English, Rhetoric, Literature, Humanities: Studies in Literature, Journalism or Creative Writing		T
Languages	ESOL (English as a Second Language)	Bachelor’s degree or higher in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Applied Linguistics, English, Second Language Acquisition (Foreign Languages), Bilingual Education, or Reading and/or Writing Education.	Teaching for English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Bilingual Education, Foreign Language, Reading and/or Writing Education.	W
Video Technology	FLMC	Bachelor's degree in Film and Video Making, and Cinematography, or associate's degree in Film and Video Making, and Cinematography, and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Languages	FREN (French)	Master’s degree or higher in French or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in French.	French	T
Fashion	FSHD	Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or associate's degree in Fashion Design and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Fashion	FSHN	Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or associate's degree in Fashion Design and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Languages	GERM (German)	Master’s degree or higher in German or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in German.	German	T
Digital Media Technology	GRPH	Bachelor's degree in Art or associate's degree in Art and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Arts and Technology and User Interface/Experience.	W
Humanities	HUMA	Master's degree or higher in Art, Art History, Dance, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Film, Drama/Theatre; or master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in Art, Art History, Dance, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Film, Drama/Theatre.	Art, Art History, African American Studies, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Dance, Drama, Ethnic Studies, Humanities, Fine Arts, Latin American/Latino Studies, Liberal Arts, Film, Music, Theatre, Women's Studies	T
Multimedia Technology	IMED	Bachelor's degree in Arts, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or associate's degree in Arts, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Computer Science, Web Developer/Design, Web Engineer, Web Master, User Interface/User Experience, Mobile App Development/Design, System Programming, Front End Design, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Tech, Instructional Technology, Computer Art and Design.	W
Interior Design	INDS	Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or associate's degree in Interior Design and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Languages	ITAL (Italian)	Master’s degree or higher in Italian or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Italian.	Italian	T
Languages	JAPN (Japanese)	Master’s degree or higher in Japanese or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Japanese.	Japanese	T
Languages	KORE (Korean)	Master’s degree or higher in Korean or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Korean.	Korean	T
Music	MUAP	Master’s degree or higher in Music or Music Education, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Music or Music Education.	Music, Music Education	T
Music	MUEN	Master’s degree or higher in Music or Music Education, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Music or Music Education.	Music, Music Education	T
Commercial Music	MUSB	Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Commercial Music or associate's degree in Music Education, Music, Commercial Music and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Commercial Music	MUSC	Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Commercial Music or associate's degree in Music Education, Music, Commercial Music and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Music	MUSI	Master’s degree or higher in Music or Music Education, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Music or Music Education.	Music, Music Education	T
Commercial Music	MUSP	Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Commercial Music or associate's degree in Music Education, Music, Commercial Music and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Digital Media Technology	PHTC	Bachelor's degree in Photography, Art (with Photography concentration) or associate's degree in Photography, Art (with Photography concentration) and three years non-teaching work experience.		W
Languages	PORT (Portuguese)	Master’s degree or higher in Portuguese or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Portuguese.	Portuguese	T
Video Technology	RTVB	Bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, Radio/TV/Film, Digital Media, and Instructional Media or associate's degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, Radio/TV/Film, Digital Media, Instructional Media and three years non-teaching work experience.		W
Languages	RUSS (Russian)	Master’s degree or higher in Russian or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Russian.	Russian	T
Languages	SGNL (Sign Languages)	Master's degree or higher in American Sign Language or Master's degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in American Sign Language.	American Sign Language	T
Languages	SPAN (Spanish)	Master’s degree or higher in Spanish or Master’s degree or higher in another field with 18 graduate hours in Spanish.	Spanish	T
Speech Communication	SPCH	Master’s degree or higher in Communication Studies, Speech Communications, or related field or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Communication Studies, Speech Communications, or related fields.	Mass Communications and Strategic Communications	T
Digital Art and Design	UXUI	Associate degree or higher in Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.	Computer Science, Web Developer/Design, Web Engineer, Web Master, User Interface/User Experience, Mobile App Development/Design, System Programming, Front End Design, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Tech, Instructional Technology, Computer Art and Design, Project Manager, Technology Related Fields	W

School of Education

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Child Development	CDEC	Master’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field or 18 graduate hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Child Development, Early Childhood Education or 18 graduate hours in a related field	W
Early Childhood Education	EDEC	Master’s degree or higher in Education or Education related field, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Education related field.	Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education.	T
Education: Elementary Education	EDEL	Master’s degree or higher in Education or Education related field, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Education related field.	Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education.	T
Information/Technology	EDIT	Master’s degree or higher in Education or Education related field, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Education related field.	Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education.	T
Language and Literacy	EDLL	Master’s degree or higher in Education or Education related field, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Education related field.	Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education.	T
Teacher Education	EDTP	Master’s degree or higher in Education or Education related field, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Education related field.		T
Education	EDUC	EDUC 1300: Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Education or Education related field, Counseling or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Psychology, Education or Education related field, or Counseling.		T
Education	EDUC	Master’s degree or higher in Education or Education related field, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education or Education related field.	Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teachers Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education.	T
Human Development	HDEV	Master’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Career Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult and Developmental Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance and Counseling or Social Work, or an education-related field; or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the field of human development.	Education, Special Education, Career Education, Adult and Developmental Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work	T
Child Development	TECA	Master’s degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or Education related field.	Child Development, Early Childhood Education or 18 graduate hours in a related field	T

School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Science

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Agriculture	AGRI	Master's degree or higher Agriculture or master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Agriculture.		T
Developmental Mathematics	BASM	Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field.	Mathematics, Business, Physics, Engineering	D
Business Computer Information Systems	BCIS	Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related area. or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in computer science.		T
Biology	BIOL	Master’s degree or higher in Biology or a closely related field or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Biology or a closely related field. (NOTE: For Nutrition (BIOL 1322), the qualifying field can be a Master’s degree or higher in Nutrition).	Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology, Integrative Biology	T
Chemistry	CHEM	Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.	Biochemistry, Chemistry, Science Education	T
Computer Information Technology	COSC	Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering or closely related field, or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Computer Science.	Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Tech, Computer Engineering, Computer-Based Information Systems	T
Computer Information Technology	CPMT	Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Information Technology or related field, or associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology or related field and three years of non-teaching work related experience.		W
Developmental Mathematics	DMAT	Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field.	Mathematics, Business, Physics, Engineering	D
Engineering	ENGR	Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Engineering.		T
Engineering	ENGT	Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Engineering.		T
Environmental Science	ENVR	Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Science or related field, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Environmental Science or related field.	Environmental Science (ES), Geology, Biology or related STEM field, with coursework and/or research emphasis in ES or related field	T
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology	GAME	Bachelor's degree in Animation/Videography Programming or related field or associate's degree in Animation/Videography Programming or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience.	Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Tech, Computer Engineering, Computer-Based Information Systems, Gaming, Graphic Design, Digital Art	W
Geology	GEOL	Master’s degree or higher in Geology or related field or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Geology or related field.	Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Earth Science	T
Internet Development Technologies	INEW	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITCC	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Cyber Security	ITDF	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITMC	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITMT	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITNW	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITSC	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITSE	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Computer Information Technology	ITSW	Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Information Technology or related field or associate's degree or higher in Computer Information Technology or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience or qualifying relevant industry certification.	Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Networking	W
Computer Information Technology	ITSY	Associate degree or higher with three years work‐related experience or qualified industry certifications in relevant field.		W
Mathematics	MATH	Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.	Mathematics	T
Physics/Astronomy	PHYS	Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Physics.	Physics, Astronomy, Engineering and Related Physical Science.	T
Mathematics	TECM	Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field.	Mathematics, Business, Physics, Engineering	W

School of Health Sciences

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Radiologic Sciences	CTMT	Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology OR Bachelor's degree in related field, current ARRT certification in Radiography and CT, Texas Medical Board General Radiologic Technologist license, and minimum 2 years of clinical experience in CT.		W
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology	CVTT	Associate degree or higher in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, current CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification, Texas Medical Board LMRT License, and minimum of three years of full-time experience as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist.		W
Dental Hygiene	DHYG	Bachelor's degree or higher and have graduated from a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation with at minimum three years of work-related experience in the dental field as well as a current Texas dental hygiene or dentist license.		W
Diagnostic Medical	DMSO	Associate degree in Sonography, current ARDMS RDMS certification in concentration being taught, and 3 years of clinical experience in the concentration being taught.	Sonography	W
Cardiac Sonography	DSAE	Associate degree in Sonography, current ARDMS RDCS-AE or CCI RCS certification in concentration being taught, and 3 years of clinical experience in the concentration being taught.	Sonography	W
Cardiac Sonography	DSPE	Associate degree in Sonography, current ARDMS RDCS-PE or CCI RCS certification in concentration being taught, and 3 years of clinical experience in the concentration being taught.	Sonography	W
Sonography	DSVT	Associate degree in Sonography, current ARDMS RDMS-RVT certification in concentration being taught, and 3 years of clinical experience in the concentration being taught.	Sonography	W
Emergency Medical Services	EMSP	Associate degree; and three years of non-teaching work experience in Emergency Medical Technology, Nursing, or related field; and certification/licensure as a paramedic OR five years of non-teaching work experience in Emergency Medical Technology, Nursing, or related field and certification/licensure as a paramedic.	Emergency Medical Services	W
Health Information Technology	HITT	Associate degree in HIT or related area, current RHIT or RHIA license, and 3 years non-teaching work experience	Health Information Management; Health Information Technology; Health Informatics	W
Health Professions Readiness	HPRS	Associate degree or higher with three years in a healthcare profession and current professional credentials, including certification and/or state license to practice in Texas as a healthcare professional.	Considered Certifications/Licenses (DOC - 87KB)	W
Physical Education	KINE	Master’s degree or higher in Kinesiology/Physical Education or related field or Master’s Degree plus 18 graduate hours in Kinesiology/Physical Education or related field.	Health Education, Kinesiology, Physical Education	T
Medical Assisting	MDCA	Associate degree or higher in a health care field such as nursing, respiratory care, health information technology, management, administration with appropriate current licensure/certification in the field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.		W
Medical Front Office	MDCA	Associate degree or higher in a health care field such as nursing, respiratory care, health information technology, management, administration with appropriate current licensure/certification in the field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.	Health Care Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration	W
Medical Laboratory Technology	MLAB	Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Technology with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. All MLT faculty members for a NAACLS accredited MLT program are required to have their MLScm(ASCP) or MT(ASCP) credentials.		W
Magnetic Resonance Imaging	MRIT	Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in Radiography, MRI, or related field, current ARRT license in MRI, and minimum 2 years of clinical experience in MRI.		W
Bachelor Degree Nursing	NURS	Master’s Degree in Nursing with three years of work‐related experience and must have an unencumbered Texas RN license.	Nursing Education	W
Occupational Therapy	OTHA	A bachelor's degree or higher awarded by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the USDE, current Texas license in Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant, and three years of non‐teaching work experience		w
Physical Education	PHED	Master’s degree or higher in Kinesiology/Physical Education, Health Sciences, Health Education, OR Master’s Degree and three years of non‐teaching work experience in the concentration being taught, including but not limited to coaching and training or certification/licensure in the related field. Or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Health Sciences, Health Education, Coaching or Kinesiology.		T
Radiologic Sciences	RADR	Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology OR Bachelor's degree in related field, current ARRT certification in Radiography, Texas Medical Board General Radiologic Technologist license, and minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Radiologic Technology.		W
Associate Degree Nursing	RNSG	Master’s Degree in Nursing with three years of work‐related experience and must have an unencumbered Texas RN license.	Nursing Education	W
Respiratory Care	RSPT	Bachelor’s Degree or Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or Therapy, current CoARC license in Respiratory Care and 3 years non-teaching work experience.		W
Sonography	SCIT	Associate degree in Sonography, current ARDMS RDMS certification in concentration being taught, and 3 years of clinical experience in the concentration being taught.	Biology, Anatomy, Physiology and Physics	W
Surgical Technologist	SRGT	Associate degree or higher in Surgical Technology with a certificate in Surgical Technology from an NCCA accredited institution, current registration in Surgical Technology, and 3 years experience in field or as an instructor in Surgical Technology.	Surgical Technologist	W
Radiologic Sciences	VIRT	Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology OR Bachelor's degree in related field, current ARRT certification in Radiography and VI, Texas Medical Board General Radiologic Technologist license, and minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Vascular Interventional Procedures.		W
Vocational Nursing	VNSG	Associate's degree or higher in nursing with three years of work‐ related experience and must have an unencumbered Texas RN license.		W
Veterinary Technology	VTHT	Graduate from an AVMA-accredited school with one of the following degrees: Associate degree or higher in Veterinary Technology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Licensed in the State of Texas as an LVT or DVM. Minimum of three years nonteaching, work-related experience, or experience as an instructor in veterinary technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.		W

School of Law and Public Service

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Anthropology	ANTH	Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Anthropology.	Anthropology	T
Criminal Justice	CJCR	Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate's degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Criminal Justice	CJLE	Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate's degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Criminal Justice	CJSA	Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate's degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Conflict Management	CMDR	Associate degree or higher in Alternative Dispute Resolution or related field, with current license/certificate in the field, and three years of nonteaching, work‐related experience.	Conflict Management	W
Criminal Justice	CRIJ	Master’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or Criminology, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.	Criminal Justice	T
Substance Abuse Counseling	DAAC	Bachelor’s degree in Counseling or Mental Health or associate's degree in Counseling or Mental Health and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Substance Abuse Counseling	W
Conflict Management	DRCM	Bachelor’s degree in Dispute Resolution or associate's degree in Dispute Resolution and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Fire Protection Technology	FIRS	Associate Degree; and three years of nonteaching, work‐related experience, and Firefighter certification required.		W
Fire Protection Technology	FIRT	Associate Degree; and three years of nonteaching, work‐related experience, and Firefighter certification required.		W
Geography	GEOG	Master’s degree in Geography or Geographic Information Systems, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Geography.		T
Gerontology	GERS	Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology or associate’s degree in social science or related field with a Gerontology Certification and three years of non-teaching work related experience in the field of aging.		W
Government	GOVT	Master’s degree or higher in Government, Political Science, Public Administration, or Juris Doctorate, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Government, Political Science or Public Administration.	Government, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Philosophy, International Relations, Political Psychology, or Political Management Comparative Politics, Politics, Political Economy, Juris Doctorate	T
History	HIST	Master’s degree or higher in History, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in History.	American History, Western Civilization, World History	T
Criminal Justice	HMSY	Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate's degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Paralegal	LGLA	Associate degree or higher in Paralegal or related field, with current license/certificate in the field, and three years of nonteaching, work related experience.	Law	W
Philosophy/Religion	PHIL	Master’s degree or higher in Philosophy or History of Ideas; or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy or History of Ideas.	Philosophy, History of Ideas (Qualifying Fields for Religion: Religion, Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Divinity, Humanities, Social Sciences)	T
Psychology	PSYC	Master’s degree or higher in Psychology or Psychology related field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology or Psychology related field.		T
Criminal Justice	PSYT	Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate's degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Social Work	SCWK	Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or mental health discipline or associate's degree in Social Work or mental health discipline and three years of non-teaching work related experience.		W
Criminal Justice	SLPS	Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate's degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Sociology	SOCI	Master’s degree or higher in Sociology, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.	Sociology	T
Social Work	SOCW	Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Social Work.		T

School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Current Faculty Minimum Requirements	Qualifying Fields	Course Type
Autobody Technology	ABDR	Bachelor's degree in Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology, Custom Metal Fabrication, or Custom Painting or associate's degree in Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology, Custom Metal Fabrication, or Custom Painting and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Computer Aided Design & Drafting	ARCE	Bachelor's degree in Computer Aided Design, Drafting, or a closely related discipline or associate degree in Computer Aided Design, Drafting, or a closely related discipline and three years of relevant industry experience.	Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Education, Machining Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Arts	W
Automotive Technology	AUMT	Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel Heavy Equipment or Automotive Engineering or associate's degree in Automotive Technology or Diesel Heavy Equipment or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of nonteaching, work-related experience. ASE certification required.		W
Construction Technology	CBFM	Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline or associate's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline and 3 years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	HVAC Technology, Facilities Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Energy Technology	W
Manufacturing Technology	CETT	Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related discipline or associate's degree in Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related discipline and 3 years industry experience.		W
Construction Technology	CNBT	Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline or associate's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline and 3 years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Education, Machining Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Arts, Industrial Education	W
Construction Technology	CRPT	Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline or associate's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline and 3 years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Civil Engineering Technology	W
Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment	DEMR	Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology or Diesel Heavy Equipment or associate's degree in Automotive Technology or Diesel Heavy Equipment and 3 years of nonteaching, work-related experience. ASE certification required.		W
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting	DFTG	Bachelor's degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or a closely related discipline or associate's degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or a closely related discipline and 3 years industry experience.	Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Education, Machining Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Arts	W
Manufacturing Technology	EECT	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields or associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3 years industry experience.	Electronics, Microprocessors, Computer Engineering, Electrical Technology, Control Engineering, Robotics, Telecommunications	W
Manufacturing Technology	ELMT	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields or associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3 years industry experience.	Electronics, Microprocessors, Computer Engineering, Electrical Technology, Control Engineering, Robotics, Telecommunications	W
Electrical Technology	ELPT	Associate degree in the discipline or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a demonstration of competency in the teaching discipline. Acceptable method to demonstrate competency in the discipline must include one of the following: Earned Certificate Degree in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution and three years of documented non-teaching work experience in the discipline, or an occupational license in the discipline issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners, or by a recognized reciprocal entity, that allows the person to perform work in the discipline within the State of Texas.		W
Electrical Technology	ELTN	Associate degree in the discipline or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a demonstration of competency in the teaching discipline. Acceptable method to demonstrate competency in the discipline must include one of the following: Earned Certificate Degree in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution and three years of documented non-teaching work experience in the discipline, or an occupational license in the discipline issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners, or by a recognized reciprocal entity, that allows the person to perform work in the discipline within the State of Texas.		W
Manufacturing Technology	ENTC	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field or associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	W
Geospatial Information Systems Technology	GISC	Bachelor's degree in GIS or associate's degree in GIS and 3 years industry experience.		W
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology	HART	Associate degree in the discipline or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a demonstration of competency in the teaching discipline. Acceptable method to demonstrate competency in the discipline must include one of the following: Earned Certificate Degree in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution and three years of documented non-teaching work experience in the discipline, or an occupational license in the discipline issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners, or by a recognized reciprocal entity, that allows the person to perform work in the discipline within the State of Texas.		W
Manufacturing Technology	HYDR	Bachelor's degree in Hydraulics, Pneumatics or associate's degree in Hydraulics, Pneumatics and 3 years industry experience.		W
Electrical Technology	IEIR	Associate degree in the discipline or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a demonstration of competency in the teaching discipline. Acceptable method to demonstrate competency in the discipline must include one of the following: Earned Certificate Degree in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution and three years of documented non-teaching work experience in the discipline, or an occupational license in the discipline issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners, or by a recognized reciprocal entity, that allows the person to perform work in the discipline within the State of Texas.		W
Manufacturing Technology	INMT	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field or associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field and 3 years industry experience.	Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	W
Manufacturing Technology	INTC	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field or associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field and 3 years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	W
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology	LMGT	Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Distribution or associate's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Distribution and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Manufacturing Technology	MCHN	Bachelor's degree in Machining or related field or associate's degree in Machining or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	W
Manufacturing Technology	MFGT	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field or associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field and 3 years industry experience.	Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering	W
Engine Technology	MTRC	Certificate and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in Motorcycle Technology, Marine Technology, Small Engine Technology, Industrial Arts		W
Welding Technology	NDTE	Bachelor's degree in Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Metallurgy or related field or associate's degree in Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Metallurgy or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.		W
Construction Technology	OSHT	Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety Technology or closely related discipline or associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety Technology or closely related discipline and 3 years industry experience.	Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology	W
Construction Technology	PFPB	Associate degree in the discipline or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a demonstration of competency in the teaching discipline. Acceptable method to demonstrate competency in the discipline must include one of the following: Earned Certificate Degree in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution and three years of documented non-teaching work experience in the discipline, or an occupational license in the discipline issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners, or by a recognized reciprocal entity, that allows the person to perform work in the discipline within the State of Texas.		W
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology	QCTC	Bachelor's degree in Quality Control or Quality Assurance or associate's degree in Quality Control or Quality Assurance and 3 years industry experience.		W
Manufacturing Technology	RBTC	Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields or associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3 years industry experience.	Electronics, Microprocessors, Computer Engineering, Electrical Technology, Control Engineering, Robotics, Telecommunications	W
Engine Technology	SMER	Certificate and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in Motorcycle Technology, Marine Technology, Small Engine Technology, Industrial Arts		W
Surveying Technology	SRVY	Bachelor's degree in Surveying or closely related discipline or associate's degree in Surveying or closely related discipline and 3 years industry experience.	Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology	W
Construction Technology	WDWK	Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline or associate's degree in Construction Technology or closely related discipline and 3 years industry experience.	Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology	W
Welding Technology	WLDG	Bachelor's degree in Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Metallurgy or related field or associate degree in Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Metallurgy or related field and 3 years industry experience.		W

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Faculty Credentials

Standards

Standard 6.2.a (Faculty qualifications) of the "Principles of Accreditation" reads as follows:

For each of its educational programs, the institution justifies and documents the qualifications of its faculty members.

When an institution defines faculty qualifications using faculty credentials, institutions should use the following as credential standards:

Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline or associate degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate course work: earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Graduate teaching assistants: master’s degree in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, direct supervision by a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline, regular in-service training and planned and periodic evaluations.

Approved: College Delegate Assembly,
December 2006
Updated for Revised Principles:
April 2018