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The guidelines describe primary and secondary teaching-field requirements based on graduate degree progress and credit hours, and specify that official transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and documentation from the granting institution are used to confirm major content fit. An Equivalent Experience exception process allows approvals via the Vice President using the Equivalent Experience form, supported by qualifying experience or specialized standards. 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In line with the 1600 CBA, 30 graduate semester hours are required for the secondary teaching field or discipline. Eligibility to teach is determined by official transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the content in the major is appropriate for the teaching assignment.  \nEquivalent Experience Policy  \nIn instances where an instructor’s academic preparation varies from the traditional credentials criteria, but the instructor possesses relevant qualifications or experience to the teaching assignment based on industry or specialized accreditation standards and contributes to effective teaching and student learning outcomes, a request for an exception may be approved by the Vice President via the Equivalent Experience form. The Equivalent Experience form can be found on the Faculty Forms page of the CCC website. Qualifications to be considered may include but are not limited to on-the-job training in the industry or field, certification and licensure by a recognized certifying or licensing state, industry, or national agency, professional experience in the industry, peer-reviewed  \npresentations/publications, or related dissertation topic.  \nThis document serves as a resource for administration and faculty during the faculty selection process. It is not intended to be construed as a contract for employment and may be withdrawn or updated at any time, without notice.  \nKey: PD = Program Director AC = Academic Coordinator CC = Clinical Coordinator MD = Medical Doctor  \nUpdated 1/2026  \n\n| Discipline Minimum Requirements |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| ADDICTIONS STUDIES | M.S. in Clinical Psychology or Psychology\u003Cbr>– OR–\u003Cbr>Master’s degree in Social Work\u003Cbr>CADC and I.A.O. D.A. P.C.A. certificationrequired |\n| AFRICANASTUDIES | Masters in African American Studiesorrelateddiscipline |\n| ANTHROPOLOGY | Master’s degree in Anthropology-OR-Master’s degree in any of anthropology’s five fields (Applied Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological or Physical Anthropology, Cultural or Socio-cultural Anthropology, Anthropological Linguistics |\n| ARCHITECTURE | Master’s degree in Architecture and portfolio review\u003Cbr>– OR–\u003Cbr>5-year Bachelor's in Architecture in a professional program + 2 years’ work experience in a licensed architecture firm and portfolio review\u003Cbr>– OR–\u003Cbr>B.S. in Architecture or B.A. in Architecture or B. in [Environmental Design or B.F.A. in](Environmental Design or B.F.A. in) Interior Design + 4 years’work experience in a licensed architecture firm and portfolio review\u003Cbr>Portfolio reviews will be conducted in the discipline |\n| ART–ART APPRECIATION | \u003Cbr>[M.F.A. in](M.F.A. in) any of the studio arts (e.g., painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, printmaking)\u003Cbr>– OR –\u003Cbr>M.A. in Art History “If an M. F.A. candidate is not available” |\n| ART–DIGITALMULTIMEDIA | M. F.A in any of the visual arts with an emphasis in computer graphics, sound, digital imaging, video, interactivemedia, or web design& development |\n| ART-STUDIO COURSES | \u003Cbr>[M.F.A. in](M.F.A. in) appropriate studio art discipline as determined by faculty with Studio Art MFA in related field. |\n| ASTRONOMY | Master’s degree in a physical science (Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry) |\n| AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY | A.A.S. in Auto Technology as the base degree and 3-4years of work experience in the field, plus all appropriate cer","cbCaibtpivlaO7PN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibtpivlaO7PN","pdf",441434,28,"English","# Faculty Credential Policy\n## Primary and Secondary Teaching-Field Requirements\n## Equivalent Experience Policy\n## Discipline Minimum Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What determines whether an instructor is eligible to teach within a specific academic area?\",\"answer\":\"Eligibility is determined using official transcripts, catalog course descriptions, and/or documentation from the granting institution that clarifies the major content is appropriate for the teaching assignment.\"},{\"question\":\"What graduate preparation is typically required for the primary teaching area and secondary teaching field?\",\"answer\":\"For the primary area, progress toward a Masters plus 18 graduate credit hours in a related discipline generally allows teaching. 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