Credentialing Guidelines by Discipline

These Dallas College Faculty Credentialing Guidelines 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.

Updated: Jan. 25, 2021

Dallas College Faculty Credentialing Guidelines by Discipline/Program

School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting	Qualifying Fields for Faculty Recruitment
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

School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting	Qualifying Fields for Faculty Recruitment
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
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

School of Education

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting	Qualifying Fields for Faculty Recruitment
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

School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Science

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting	Qualifying Fields for Faculty Recruitment
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
Computer Information Technology	CPMT	Bachelor’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. NOTE: Must meet current industry certification requirement related to specific courses. A signed, dated resume detailing all relevant work experience is required.	W	Computer Science, CIS, CIT, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Computer-Related Field
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

School of Health Sciences

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting	Qualifying Fields for Faculty Recruitment
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

School of Law and Public Service

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting	Qualifying Fields for Faculty Recruitment
*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

School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Disciplines	Course Prefixes	Faculty Minimum Requirements for Recruitment Purposes	Course Type for Faculty Recruiting
Autobody Technology	ABDR	Associate degree or higher in Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology, Custom Metal Fabrication, or Custom Painting with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. ICAR and ASE certification preferred.	W
Computer Aided Design & Drafting	ARCE	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
Automotive Technology	AUMT	Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology or Diesel Heavy Equipment or Automotive Engineering with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. ASE certification required.	W
Construction Technology	CBFM	Associate degree in HVAC Technology, Construction Technology, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Energy Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Manufacturing Technology	CETT	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Construction Technology	CNBT	Associate degree or higher in Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Education, Machining Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Arts, Industrial Education or Technology with specific skills in Computer Aided Design Software or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies with signed and dated document(s) detailing relevant work experience.	W
Construction Technology	CRPT	Associate degree in Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment	DEMR	Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology or Diesel Heavy Equipment with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience. ASE certification required.	W
Computer Aided Design & 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
Manufacturing Technology	EECT	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Manufacturing Technology	ELMT	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Electrical Technology	ELPT	Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Electrical Technology	ELTN	Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Manufacturing Technology	ENTC	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Geospatial Information Systems Technology	GISC	Associate degree or higher in GIS, Geography or related field with three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology	HART	Associate degree in HART, HVAC, Industrial Engineering, Solar/Thermal Engineering or certification with demonstration of competency and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in heating, air conditioning, ventilation or refrigeration.	W
Manufacturing Technology	HYDR	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Electrical Technology	IEIR	Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Manufacturing Technology	INMT	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Manufacturing Technology	INTC	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology	LMGT	Associate degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Distribution or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Manufacturing Technology	MCHN	Associate degree or higher in Machining, Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Manufacturing Technology	MFGT	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Engine Technology	MTRC	Certificate and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in Motorcycle Technology, Marine Technology, Small Engine Technology, Industrial Arts, or certification with demonstrated evidence of proficiency in the field.	W
Welding Technology	NDTE	Associate degree or higher in Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Metallurgy or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Construction Technology	OSHT	Associate degree in Occupational Health and Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Construction Technology	PFPB	Associate degree in Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology	QCTC	Associate degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Auditor or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Manufacturing Technology	RBTC	Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering or related field and three years of documented nonteaching, work-related experience.	W
Engine Technology	SMER	Certificate and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience in Motorcycle Technology, Marine Technology, Small Engine Technology, Industrial Arts, or certification with demonstrated evidence of proficiency in the field.	W
Surveying Technology	SRVY	Associate degree in Surveying, Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Construction Technology	WDWK	Associate degree in Construction Technology, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related discipline, and demonstrated competencies detailing relevant work experience for a minimum of three years. Relevant licenses and certifications are also accepted to demonstrate competency.	W
Welding Technology	WLDG	Associate degree or higher in Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Metallurgy or related field and three years of nonteaching, work-related experience.	W

**In lieu of the minimum “three years of nonteaching, work-related experience” requirement, Richland prefers the following work experience statement: “A signed, dated resume detailing all relevant work experience.”

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Faculty Credentials

Guidelines

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 guidelines:

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