Physics Faculty Qualifying Credentials

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

Physics Courses and Qualifying Credentials

Course

Number

Title

Course Type

Qualifying Credentials

PHYS

1401

College Physics I

T

Master's degree in Physics; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

1402

College Physics II

T

Master's degree in Physics; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

1415

Physical Science I

T

Master's degree in Physics; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

1417

Physical Science II

T

Master's degree in Physics; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

2425

University Physics I

T

Master's degree in Physics; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

2426

University Physics II

T

Master's degree in Physics; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

1403

Stars and Galaxies

T

Master's degree in Physics or Astronomy; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.

PHYS

1404

Solar System

T

Master's degree in Physics or Astronomy; or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy.

For labs only: Bachelor's degree in one of these fields; or EDUC degree with specialization in one of these fields; or 18 undergraduate hours in one of the fields; or Texas Teacher Certification in Physics.