Education Faculty Qualifying Credentials

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Accreditation Qualifications and Rationale

While academic credentials are typically the standard qualification for faculty members, other qualifications may also be considered appropriate. Examples could include:

• Appropriately related work experiences in the field

• Professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching assignment

• Honors and awards

• Continuing professional development

• Relevant peer-reviewed publications

• Continuous documented excellence in teaching

These qualifications are especially important in professional, technical, and technology-dependent fields.

Qualifications for teaching non-transferrable technical courses depend heavily on professional experience and appropriate certifications. When credentials do not conform to traditional guidelines, the appropriate dean must provide an overall assessment of the professional experience, appropriate licensures, or alternative credentials using the Faculty Certification of Credentials Form, documenting qualifications related to the teaching area.

Course Type Definitions

Abbreviation	Meaning
T	Transfer
W	Workforce
D	Development
CE	Continuing Education

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Education Courses and Qualifying Credentials

Course	Number	Title	Course Type	Qualifying Credentials
EDUC	1301	Introduction to Education	T	Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Education or Curriculum and Instruction. Valid Texas Teacher Certificate. Educational Leadership hours cannot be used toward credentialing requirements.
EDUC	2301	Introduction to Special Populations	T	Master's degree in Special Education; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Special Education, Multiculturalism, Diversity, Special Populations, or Language Learning. Valid Texas Teacher Certificate. Educational Leadership hours cannot be used toward credentialing requirements.