| Accounting | ACCT | Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Accounting. | T | Accounting |
| Accounting | ACNT | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or associate degree in Accounting and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Accounting |
| Management (Business Administration) | BMGT | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management or Marketing-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Business Administration Management Marketing |
| Mortgage Banking | BNKG | Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Banking or related field. Master’s degree preferred with 18 graduate hours in a related discipline. Professional designation required (Certified Mortgage Banker, Underwriter, Loan Processor, etc.) and three years of nonteaching, work-related industry experience. | W | |
| Management (Business Administration) | BUSG | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management or Marketing-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Business Administration Management Marketing |
| Business Administration Management | BUSI | Master’s degree or higher in Management, Business or Marketing-related field, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Management or Business. (Note: For BUSI 2301, minimum requirement is Doctor of Jurisprudence, or master’s degree or higher in Management, Business or Marketing-related field, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Business Law.) | T | Business, Business Administration, Management, Marketing (Note: For BUSI 2301, qualifying fields are Business Law, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Juris Doctorate.) |
| Food and Hospitality Institute | CHEF | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts or related area and 10 years of industry experience as a chef, five of which must be at the chef de cuisine/executive chef/supervisory level. (Introductory level classes require a minimum five years of experience as a cook/pastry cook and related certification.) | W | |
| Economics | ECON | Master’s degree or higher in Economics, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Economics. | T | Economics |
| Food and Hospitality Institute | HAMG | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business or related field. Ten years of professional experience in the hospitality and/or foodservice industry, five of which must be in a management or supervisory position. Pending discussion. | W | |
| Management (Business Administration) | HRPO | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management or Marketing-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Business Administration Management Marketing |
| International Business and Trade | IBUS | Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Management, Business or International Business-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | International Business, Management |
| Food and Hospitality Institute | IFWA | Preferred master’s degree in Nutrition, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in nutrition. Registered dietician. | W | |
| Real Estate | INSR | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing or Finance. Real Estate coursework completed for licensure must be from a regionally-accredited college. Exceptions to these criteria will require a minimum of a Texas Real Estate Broker’s License and extensive industry or industry education experience. | W | Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance |
| Marketing Careers (Business Marketing and Fashion Marketing) | MRKG | Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher 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 | Associate degree or bachelor’s 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.** | W | Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Executive Assistant, Administrative Support, Office Administration, Office Assistant |
| Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS) | POFM | Associate degree or bachelor’s 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.** | W | Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Executive Assistant, Administrative Support, Office Administration, Office Assistant |
| Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS) | POFT | Associate degree or bachelor’s 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.** | W | Business Administration, Business Office Systems and Support, Executive Assistant, Administrative Support, Office Administration, Office Assistant |
| Food and Hospitality Institute | PSTR | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts or related area and 10 years of industry experience as a chef, five of which must be at the chef de cuisine/executive chef/supervisory level. (Introductory level classes require a minimum five years of experience as a cook/pastry cook and related certification.) | W | |
| Real Estate | RELE | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing or Finance. Real Estate coursework completed for licensure must be from a regionally-accredited college. Exceptions to these criteria will require a minimum of a Texas Real Estate Broker’s License and extensive industry or industry education experience. | W | Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance |
| Food and Hospitality Institute | RSTO | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business or related field. Ten years of professional experience in the hospitality and/or foodservice industry, five of which must be in a management or supervisory position. Pending discussion. | W | |
| Hospitality, Exhibition and Event Management | TRVM | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management, Business or related field. Five years of professional experience in the hospitality, tourism or events industries. | W | |
| Digital Art and Design | [No Rubrics Shown] | | | |
| Languages | ARAB (Arabic) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Engineering Technology (Semiconductor Manufacturing) | ARCE | Associate degree or higher in Engineering plus three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Architecture | ARCH | Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Architecture experience. | T | Architecture |
| Digital Art and Design | ARTC | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. (Visual Communications Requirements: Associate degree or higher in Arts, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.) | W | |
| Art | ARTS | MFA or MA in Art, Studio Art, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Photography or Art History, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Art or Fine Arts. | T | Art, Art History, Painting, Studio, Art, Drawing, Sculpture, Printing, Ceramics, Photography |
| Visual Communications | ARTV | | W | |
| Languages | CHIN (Chinese) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Communication | COMM | Master’s degree or higher in Communication or Journalism, or a master’s degree or higher and 18 graduate hours in Communication and Journalism. (Speech Communication Requirement: Master’s degree or higher in Speech or Communication, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Speech or Communication.) | T | Journalism, Photography (Qualifying Fields for Speech Communication: Speech, Communication) |
| Dance | DANC | Master’s degree or higher in Dance, or a master’s degree or higher or MFA with 18 graduate hours in Dance. | T | Dance MFA |
| Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | DFTG | Associate degree or higher in Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Education, Machining Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Arts or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies with signed and dated document(s) detailing relevant work experience. Technology, Industrial Education or related design degree and three years of relevant industry experience with specific skills in Computer-Aided Design Software.** | W | |
| Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing | DIRW | Bachelor's degree or master’s degree or higher with a major or minor in English or a related field such as Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics or Language Arts; or master’s degree or higher in English or a related field with certification in Reading Education, or three graduate hours in Developmental Education or Developmental Writing and/or one year of teaching experience at the secondary level. | D | English, Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics, Language Arts |
| Drama | DRAM | Master of Arts or MFA degree in Drama, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Drama. | T | Drama, Theatrical Arts |
| Developmental Reading | DREA | Bachelor's degree or higher with a major or minor in English or a related field such as Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics or Language Arts; or master’s degree or higher in English or a related field with certification in Reading Education, or three graduate hours in Developmental Education or Developmental Reading and/or one year of teaching experience at the secondary level. | D | English, Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics, Language Arts |
| Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing | DWRI | Bachelor's degree or master’s degree or higher with a major or minor in English or a related field such as Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics or Language Arts; or master’s degree or higher in English or a related field with certification in Reading Education, or three graduate hours in Developmental Education or Developmental Writing and/or one year of teaching experience at the secondary level. | D | English, Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics, Language Arts |
| Languages | ENGL (English) | Master’s degree or higher in English, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in English, Humanities or Studies in Literature. | T | English, Humanities, Studies in Literature (HSUL) |
| Languages | ESOL (English as a Second Language) | Bachelor’s degree or higher in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Foreign Language, Bilingual Education, Reading and/or Writing Education or Speech; or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 undergraduate hours in a combination of: English for Speakers Other Languages (ESOL), English, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Foreign Language, Bilingual Education, Reading and/or Writing Education or Speech; or master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in a combination of: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Foreign Language, Bilingual Education, Reading and/or Writing Education or Speech. | English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Bilingual Education | |
| Video Technology | FLMC | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Languages | FREN (French) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Fashion | FSHD | Associate degree or higher in Fashion Design or related area and three–five years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Fashion | FSHN | Associate degree or higher in Fashion Design or related area and three–five years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Languages | GERM (German) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Digital Media Technology | GRPH | | W | |
| Humanities | HUMA | Master's degree or higher in Anthropology, Art, Art History, English Literature, Fine Arts, Liberal Studies, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Minority or Ethnic Studies (including Women's Studies, African American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, etc.), Music, Film, Sociology, Drama/Theatre or similar disciplines within the social and liberal arts; or master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in the fields mentioned above. | T | Anthropology, Art, Art History, African American Studies, Cultural Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Humanities, Fine Arts, Latin American/Latino Studies, Liberal Arts, Film, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Literature, History, Philosophy, Music, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre, Women's Studies |
| Multimedia Technology | IMED | Associate degree or higher in Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Science or a closely related discipline and demonstrated competencies with a signed and dated document detailing relevant work experience. | W | |
| Interior Design | INDS | Associate degree or higher in Interior Design with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Languages | ITAL (Italian) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Languages | JAPN (Japanese) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Languages | KORE (Korean) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Music | MUAP | Master’s degree or higher in Music or Music Education, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Music. Demonstrated certification or competency in an area of music performance. | T | Music, Music Education |
| Music | MUEN | Master’s degree or higher in Music or Music Education, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Music. Demonstrated certification or competency in an area of music performance. | T | Music, Music Education |
| Commercial Music | MUSB | Associate or bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music with three years of direct work experience. | W | |
| Commercial Music | MUSC | Associate or bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music with three years of direct work 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. Demonstrated certification or competency in an area of music performance. | T | Music, Music Education |
| Commercial Music | MUSP | Associate or bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music with three years of direct work experience. | W | |
| Digital Media Technology | PHTC | | W | |
| Languages | PORT (Portuguese) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Video Technology | RTVB | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Languages | RUSS (Russian) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Languages | SGNL (Sign Languages) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Languages | SPAN (Spanish) | Master’s degree or higher in the language and/or Applied Linguistics with Spanish or any other modern language concentration, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the language. | | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language |
| Speech Communication | SPCH | Master’s degree or higher in Speech or Communication, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Speech or Communication. | T | Speech, Communication |
| In Credentialing documents, use discipline "Child Development." In Catalog, use discipline "Early Childhood." | CDEC | Master’s degree or higher in Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education and three years of teaching and/or work-related experience. | W | Child Development, Early Childhood Education |
| Education: Early Childhood | EDEC | Master’s degree or higher in Education, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education. Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. | | Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education. |
| Education: Elementary Education | EDEL | Master’s degree or higher in Education, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education. Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. | | Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education. |
| Education: Information/Technology | EDIT | Master’s degree or higher in Education, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education. Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. | | Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education. |
| Education: Language and Literacy | EDLL | Master’s degree or higher in Education, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education. Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. | | Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education. |
| Education: Teacher Education | EDTP | Master’s degree or higher in Education, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education. Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. | | Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education. |
| Education | EDUC | Master’s degree or higher in Education, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education. Certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. Fields: Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education. (Requirements for EDUC 1300: Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Education or Counseling or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education, Psychology or Counseling.) | T | Education (Note: EDUC 1300 does not have a qualifying field.) |
| In Credentialing documents, use discipline "Human Development." In Catalog, use discipline "Early Childhood." | HDEV | Master’s degree or higher in Education or an education-related field; or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Education; or master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Career Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult and Developmental Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance and Counseling or Social Work. | T | Education, Special Education, Career Education, Adult and Developmental Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work |
| In Credentialing documents, use discipline "Child Development." In Catalog, use discipline "Early Childhood." | TECA | Master’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, or master’s degree or higher and 18 graduate hours in Early Childhood Education concentrations. | T | Child Development, Early Childhood Education |
| Agriculture | AGRI | | | |
| Interactive Simulation and Game Technology | ARTT | Associate degree or higher in Art, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** | W | |
| Computer Information Technology | BCIS | Master’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or Computer-Based Information Systems or related field | T | |
| Biology | BIOL | Master’s degree or higher in Biology or Biological Sciences (with analysis of major course work to include lab-based courses at the graduate level), or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Biology or Biological Sciences. For Nutrition (BIOL 1322), the qualifying field may be Nutrition. | T | Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology, Integrative Biology |
| Chemistry | CHEM | Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or a master’s degree or higher and 18 graduate hours in Chemistry. Master’s degree in Science Education with graduate hours in Chemistry will be considered. | T | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Science Education |
| Computer Information Technology | COSC | Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Education and Cognitive Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or Computer-Based Information Systems or related field. | T | Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Tech, Computer Engineering, Computer-Based Information Systems |
| Developmental Mathematics | DMAT | Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or related field such as Business, Physics or Engineering with an analysis of transcript reflecting evidence of mathematics coursework. | D | Mathematics, Business, Physics, Engineering |
| Engineering | ENGR | Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Engineering. | | |
| Engineering | ENGT | | | |
| Environmental Science | ENVR | Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Science (ES), Geology, Biology or related STEM field, with coursework and/or research emphasis in ES or related field; or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in ES or related field. | T | Environmental Science, Biology, Geology |
| Interactive Simulation and Game Technology | GAME | Associate degree or higher in Art, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design or computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** | W | |
| Geology | GEOL | Master’s degree or higher in Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography or Earth Science, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in one of the above fields. | T | Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Earth Science |
| Internet Development Technologies | INEW | | W | |
| Computer Information Technology | ITCC | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Cyber Security | ITDF | Associate degree in Computer Science or Computer Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of three years' experience in related field. Must pass a criminal background check.** | W | |
| Computer Information Technology | ITMC | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Computer Information Technology | ITMT | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Computer Information Technology | ITNW | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSC | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSE | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSW | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSY | Associate degree or higher in a computer-related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in the field with demonstrated evidence of proficiency.** NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. | W | Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field |
| Mathematics | MATH | Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. | T | Mathematics |
| Physics/Astronomy | PHYS | Master’s degree or higher in Astronomy, Physics or related Physical Science, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Astronomy, Physics or a related Physical Science. (Physics Requirement: Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy or a related physical science, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Physics.) | T | Astronomy, Earth Science, Physics, Related Physical Science (Qualifying Fields for Physics Discipline: Physics, Astronomy) |
| Sonography | SCIT | Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology or health-related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | Biology, Anatomy and Physiology |
| Mathematics | TECM | Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics. | W | |
| Radiologic Sciences | CTMT | Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in Radiologic Sciences. Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a radiological technologist. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.). | W | |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | CVTT | Associate degree or higher in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Minimum of three years of full-time experience as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.) | W | |
| Dental Hygiene | DHYG | Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation with three years of full-time clinical Dental Hygiene experience. Must hold a current CPR card and TX Dental Hygiene license. | W | Dental Hygiene |
| Diagnostic Medical | DMSO | Associate degree in Sonography with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.). Exception for program. | W | Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Cardiac Sonography | DSAE | Associate degree in Cardiac Sonography (Echo Cardiology Technology). Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a Cardiac Sonographer. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification). | | Sonography |
| Cardiac Sonography | DSPE | Associate degree in Cardiac Sonography (Echo Cardiology Technology). Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a Cardiac Sonographer. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification). | | Sonography |
| Sonography | DSVT | Under Cardiac Sonography Discipline: Associate degree in Cardiac Sonography (Echo Cardiology Technology). Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a Cardiac Sonographer. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification). Under Diagnostic Medical Sonography Discipline: Associate degree in Sonography with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.). Exception for program. | Under Diagnostic Medical Sonography Discipline: W | Under Diagnostic Medical Sonography Discipline: Sonography; Under Diagnostic Medical Sonography Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Emergency Medical Services | EMSP | Credential in EMS, current state credential/licensure and an associate degree or higher in a related field or in Paramedics. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. (Paramedic Requirements: Associate degree minimum, bachelor’s degree preferred in Paramedics or related field. Required current Texas EMS instructor certification and three years of nonteaching work experience.) | W | Emergency Medical Services |
| Health Information Technology | HITT | Associate degree or higher in Health Care Management or related field, or a completed certificate training in billing and coding and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. Computer billing with statistics background also required and demonstrated through official transcripts or verification of four years or more of teaching experience. CPC and RHIT certifications also strongly recommended. (Medical Front Office, Requirements: Associate degree or higher in Health Care Management or related field and three years of nonteaching, general medical office administration experience. Certification in medical billing and coding preferred.) (Medical Assisting Requirements: Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.) | W | |
| Health Professions Readiness | HPRS | Associate degree or higher with a current professional credential in a health care field and a minimum of three years of experience in the field within the last five years. | W | |
| Physical Education | KINE | Master’s degree or higher in Physical Education, Health Education or Kinesiology, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Physical Education, or demonstrated proficiency or appropriate certification for all activity courses; Sports Officiating and Coaching. | T | Health Education, Kinesiology, Physical Education |
| Medical Assisting | MDCA | Associate degree or higher in Health Care Management or related field, or a completed certificate training in billing and coding and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. Computer billing with statistics background also required and demonstrated through official transcripts or verification of four years or more of teaching experience. CPC and RHIT certifications also strongly recommended. | W | |
| Medical Front Offce | MDCA | Associate degree or higher in Health Care Management or related field, or a completed certificate training in billing and coding and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. Computer billing with statistics background also required and demonstrated through official transcripts or verification of four years or more of teaching experience. CPC and RHIT certifications also strongly recommended. (Medical Front Office, Requirements: Associate degree or higher in Health Care Management or related field and three years of nonteaching, general medical office administration experience. Certification in medical billing and coding preferred.) (Medical Assisting Requirements: Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.) | W | |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | MLAB | Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Technology with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | MRIT | Associate degree or Advanced Technical Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plus a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as an MRI technologist. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, ARRT certification or equivalent, etc.). | W | |
| Health Professions Readiness | NUPC | | | |
| Occupational Therapy | OTHA | | | |
| Physical Education | PHED | Master’s degree or higher in Physical Education, Health Education or Kinesiology, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Physical Education, or demonstrated proficiency or appropriate certification for all activity courses; Sports Officiating and Coaching. | T | Health Education, Kinesiology, Physical Education |
| Radiologic Sciences | RADR | Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in Radiologic Sciences. Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a radiological technologist. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.). | W | |
| Associate Degree Nursing | RNSG | Master’s Degree in Nursing with three years of work-related experience. | W | Nursing Education |
| Respiratory Care | RSPT | Program and Clinical Coordinator — Must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree and: a) hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license; b) have a minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with at least two years in clinical respiratory care; c) have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program, either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor. Faculty — Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Care. Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license. Minimum of two years (within the last five years) of full-time clinical experience in Respiratory Care or as a Respiratory Care Instructor. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.). | W | |
| Surgical Technologist | SRGT | Associate degree or higher in Surgical Technology. Must possess a credential in the field of Surgical Technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Minimum three years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years. | W | Surgical Technologist |
| Radiologic Sciences | VIRT | Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in Radiologic Sciences. Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a radiological technologist. Must hold current credential within the discipline (state licensure, certification, etc.). | W | |
| Vocational Nursing | VNSG | Master’s degree in Nursing with three years of work-related experience. | W | |
| Veterinary Technology | VTHT | Graduate from an AVMA-accredited school with one of the following degrees: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology, bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience and Licensed in the State of Texas as an LVT or DVM. Note: Any exception to these criteria will require at minimum a license issued by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (or equivalent) in the faculty member’s state or province of residence and extensive work-related experience. For Laboratory Animal and Exotic Animals courses, AALAS certification and three years of work-related experience may be substituted for licensure. | W | |
| *Anthropology | ANTH | Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Anthropology. | T | Anthropology |
| Criminal Justice | CJCR | Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Criminal Justice | CJLE | Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Criminal Justice | CJSA | Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Conflict Management | CMDR | Preferred master’s degree or higher in Dispute Resolution or Conflict Management, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Dispute Resolution. | W | Dispute Resolution, Conflict Management |
| 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. | T | Criminal Justice |
| Substance Abuse Counseling | DAAC | Master’s degree in Counseling or mental health discipline and professional license with three years of work experience in mental health detailing relevant work experience. | W | Substance Abuse Counseling |
| Conflict Management | DRCM | Preferred master’s degree or higher in Dispute Resolution or Conflict Management, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Dispute Resolution. | W | Dispute Resolution, Conflict Management |
| Fire Protection Technology | FIRS | Preferred bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience with evidence of proficiency in Fire Science. | W | Fire Science |
| Fire Protection Technology | FIRT | Preferred bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience with evidence of proficiency in Fire Science. | W | Fire Science |
| 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 | Master’s degree in Gerontology or related field and professional licensure required, and three years of related work experience detailing relevant work experience. | W | |
| Government | GOVT | Master’s degree or higher in Government or Political Science, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Government, Political Science or Public Administration. | T | Government, Political Science, Public Administration |
| History | HIST | Master’s degree or higher in History, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in History. | T | American History, Western Civilization, World History |
| Criminal Justice | HMSY | Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Paralegal | LGLA | Associate degree or higher in Paralegal plus three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. Juris Doctorate and licensed by a State Bar preferred. | 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 relevant philosophic content. (Religion Requirement: Master’s degree or higher in Religion, Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy of Religion or Divinity; or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours that focus on the area of religion; or master’s degree or higher in the Humanities or Social Sciences with significant work or later published scholarship relevant to the courses taught. Degree must have been granted from an accredited institution or seminary.) | T | Philosophy, History of Ideas (Qualifying Fields for Religion: Religion, Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Divinity, Humanities, Social Sciences) |
| Psychology | PSYC | Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Psychology. Credentialing should take into consideration faculty who have other human behavior degrees (like Counseling) and review the content of the courses taken. Instead of accepting only PSYC prefixes, it is recommended that the course content of human behavior courses that qualify candidates to teach psychology courses be reviewed. | T | |
| Criminal Justice | PSYT | Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate degree in Criminal Justice and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Social Work | SCWK | Master’s degree in Social Work or mental health discipline. Professional licensure required and three years of related work experience with demonstrated competencies. | W | |
| Criminal Justice | SLPS | Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or associate 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. | T | Sociology |
| Social Work | SOCW | Master’s degree in Social Work or mental health discipline. Professional licensure required and three years of related work experience with demonstrated competencies. | W | |
| *Automotive Body Technology | ABDR | Associate degree or higher in Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. ICAR and ASE certification preferred. | W | |
| *Automotive Technology | AUMT | Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. *ASE certification required. | W | Automotive Technology, Diesel Heavy Equipment |
| *Construction Technology | CBFM | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| *Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | CETT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| *Electronics Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | CETT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Construction Technology | CNBT | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Construction Technology | CNSE | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | CPMT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | CPMT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Construction Technology | CRPT | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Automotive Technology | DEMR | Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. *ASE certification required. | W | Automotive Technology, Diesel Heavy Equipment |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | EECT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | EECT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electrical Technology | EEIR | Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Electrical Technology |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | ELMT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | ELMT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electrical Technology | ELPT | Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Electrical Technology |
| Construction Technology | ELTN | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W |
| Construction Management | ENTC | Associate degree or higher in Construction Management or related discipline and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Engineering Technology (Semiconductor Manufacturing) | ENTC | Associate degree or higher in Engineering plus three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Geographic Information Systems Technology | ETWR | Associate or bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography or related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Geographic Information Systems Technology | GISC | Associate or bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography or related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | HART | Associate degree in HART or certification with demonstration of competency and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in heating, air conditioning, ventilation or refrigeration. | W | |
| Automotive Technology | HEMR | Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. *ASE certification required. | W | Automotive Technology, Diesel Heavy Equipment |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | HYDR | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | HYDR | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electrical Technology | IEIR | Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.** | W | Electrical Technology |
| Engineering Technology (Semiconductor Manufacturing) | INMT | Associate degree or higher in Engineering plus three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Engineering Technology (Semiconductor Manufacturing) | INTC | Associate degree or higher in Engineering plus three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Technology | LMGT | Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Chain Supply or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | Logistics Chain Supply |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | LOTT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | LOTT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Construction Technology | MBST | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Engineering Technology (Semiconductor Manufacturing) | MCHN | Associate degree or higher in Engineering plus three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | MFGT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | MFGT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | MFGT | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Engine Technology | MTRC | Certificate and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in this field, or certification with demonstrated evidence of proficiency in the field.** | W | Motorcycle Technology, Marine Technology, Small Engine Technology, Industrial Arts |
| Welding | NTDE | Associate degree or higher in Welding, Machining or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | | |
| Construction Management | OSHT | Associate degree or higher in Construction Management or related discipline and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Construction Technology | PFPB | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | QCTC | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | QCTC | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology (see “Electronic Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electronics/Computer Technology) | RBTC | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | RBTC | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Electrical Engineering and three years of documented, nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Engine Technology | SMER | Certificate and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in this field, or certification with demonstrated evidence of proficiency in the field.** | W | Motorcycle Technology, Marine Technology, Small Engine Technology, Industrial Arts |
| Electronics/Computer Technology (see Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology) | SMFT | | | |
| Geographic Information Systems Technology | SRVY | Associate or bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography or related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Construction Technology | WDWK | Associate degree or higher in related discipline and a minimum of three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | W | |
| Welding | WLDG | Associate degree or higher in Welding, Machining or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. | | |
| *Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Technology | | | | |