History 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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History Courses and Qualifying Credentials

Course	Number	Title	Course Type	Qualifying Credentials
HIST	1301	American History	T	Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in history) or American Studies; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history or MALA courses with History topics (Social Science History classes are equivalent).
HIST	1302	American History	T	Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in history) or American Studies; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history or MALA courses with History topics (Social Science History classes are equivalent).
HIST	2301	History of Texas	T	Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in history) or American Studies; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history or MALA courses with History topics (Social Science History classes are equivalent).
HIST	2311	Western Civilization to 1660	T	Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in history) or American Studies; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history or MALA courses with History topics (Social Science History classes are equivalent).
HIST	2312	Western Civilization since 1660	T	Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in history) or American Studies; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history or MALA courses with History topics (Social Science History classes are equivalent).