ACC's Faculty Qualifications Table
(based on courses as they appear in the 2005-2006 Catalog)

Course Types: D-Developmental, T-Transfer, W-Workforce, W/C – Certificate Only

A -B | C-D | E-F | G-L | M- Q | R-W

 

Course
Rubric

Course Type

Minimum Requirements

AC/Heating & Refrigeration

HART
CETT-1402

W

Associate degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Accounting

ACCT

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Accounting or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Accounting.

ACNT

W

Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, or Associate degree in Accounting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Allied Health Sciences

HPRS-1106
HPRS-1205
HPRS-1206
HPRS-1303

W

Medical doctor degree or professional nursing degree.

HPRS-1201
HPRS-1273
HPRS-2300

W

Medical doctor degree or professional nursing degree or Baccalaureate in pharmacy.

HPRS-2301

C/W

Medical doctor degree or professional nursing degree.

Anthropology

ANT
ANTH

T

Master's degree in Anthropology OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Anthropology.

Art

ART
ARTS

T

MA or MFA in Art, Studio Art, Painting, or Art History, OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Art or fine art.

Astronomy

PHYS-1111
PHYS-1311
PHYS-1312

T

Master's degree with a major in astronomy, physics or a related physical science OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in astronomy, physics or a related physical science.

Associate Degree Nursing

RNSG

W

Doctoral or Master's degree in Nursing.

Auto Tech/Power Mechanics

AUMT

W

Baccalaureate in Automotive Technology, or Associate degree in Automotive Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

MTRC
SMER

C/W

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Biology

BIO

T

Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Botany or Microbiology OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, or Microbiology.

BIOL-2304
BIOL-2101
BIOL-2102
BIOL-2305
BIOL-2404
BIOL-2402

T

Master's degree or PHD in Biology (with analysis of coursework), Anatomy or Physiology OR Master's in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Genetics or Zoology, with at least 3 graduate hours in Animal Physiology, Mammalian Physiology, Vertebrate Physiology, Pathophysiology or Neurophysiology (plus analysis of coursework) or MD degree (with a Master's degree); OR Master's or PHD degree in a related area plus 18 graduate hours in Biology, Anatomy and/or Physiology (plus analysis of course work)

BIOL-1322
BIOL-1323

T

Master's degree in Nutrition OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in nutrition.

BITC

T

Master's degree or PHD in Biology, Biochemistry or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Biology or Biochemistry.

Building Construction Technology

CNBT
CRPT
WDWK

W

Associate degree in Building Construction Technology (Building Construction, Carpentry, Home Building, etc.) and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

OSHT

W

Associate degree in Building Construction Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience and certification.

CNBT-1204
CNBT-1205
CNBT-1210
CNBT-1211
CNBT-1291
CNBT-1301
CNBT-1311
CNBT-1416
CNBT-1491
CNBT-2435
CRPT-1411
CRPT-2435
WDWK-1413
WDWK-1491
WDWK-2451

C/W

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

 

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Chemistry

CHEM

T

Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry OR a Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.

Child Development

TECA

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Child Development or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Child Development.

CDEC

W

Baccalaureate degree in Child Development, or Associate degree in Child Development and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

CDEC-1417
CDEC-2422
CDEC-2424

C/W

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Commercial Music

MUSB

W

Baccalaureate in Music, Commercial Music, R-T-F, or Business (management, marketing, etc.) or Associate degree in Music, Commercial Music, R-T-F, or Business and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

MUSB-1301

W

JD

MUSC-1325
MUSC-1327 MUSC-1331 MUSC-1333
MUSC-1350 MUSC-2345 MUSC-2355 MUSC-2427 MUSC-2447
MUSC-2448

W

Baccalaureate in Music, Commercial Music or R-T-F, or Associate degree in Music, Commercial Music or R-T-F and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

MUSC

MUSP

W

Baccalaureate degree in Music or Commercial Music, or Associate degree in Music or Commercial Music and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Computer Information Technology

(catalog-Computer Information Systems)

BCIS-1305

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, or computer-based information systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing) or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas listed.

INEW
ITSE
ITSC
ITSW
ITSY

W

Baccalaureate degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, or computer-based information systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing), or Associate degree in one of these areas and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

ITNW-1325
ITNW-1337
ITNW-1348
ITNW-2405
ITMC-1319
ITMC-1342
ITCC-1306

W

Baccalaureate degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, computer-based information systems (e.g., management, decision), or electrical engineering, or Associate degree in one of the areas listed and 3 years non-teaching work experience.                          Back to Top

Computer Studies

COSC

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer engineering, or computer-based information systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing) or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas listed.

Creative Writing

ENG

T

MFA in Creative Writing, Dramatic Writing or a Master's degree in English.

Criminal Justice

CRIJ

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Criminal Justice or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.

CJCR
CJLE
CSJA

W

Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice, or Associate degree in Criminal Justice and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

CJLE-2420
CJLE-2421
CJLE-2522

C/W

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Culinary Arts

CHEF
CULA
FDNS
IFWA
PSTR
RSTO

W

Baccalaureate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science or Hotel/Restaurant Management and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Dance

DANC

T

Master's degree in Dance, MFA with an emphasis in Dance OR a Master's degree in a related area with 18 graduate hours in Dance.

Dental Hygiene

DHYG

W

DDS or Baccalaureate degree in Dental Hygiene, or Associate degree in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching work experience. (Note: 2 year University Certificate plus general education courses equates to Associate degree)

Developmental Mathematics

MATD

D

Baccalaureate degree in Mathematics or a Baccalaureate degree with 30 hours of math at the level of Calculus or above, AND teaching experience at the secondary or college developmental level. A 3 hour graduate level developmental education course in methods of teaching or in adult learning may be accepted in lieu of prior teaching experience.

Developmental Reading

DEVR

D

Baccalaureate or Master's Degree in Reading, English or Language Arts plus at least 3 graduate hours in Developmental Education or at least one year of secondary teaching experience. Baccalaureate or Master's Degree in a related area with at least six (6) hours of graduate reading courses plus at least 3 graduate hors of Developmental Education or at least one year of secondary teaching experience.

Developmental Writing Skills

DEVW

D

Baccalaureate or Master's Degree in English/Writing/English Education plus at least 3 graduate hours in Developmental Education or at least one year of secondary teaching experience. Baccalaureate or Master's Degree in a related area with at least six (6) hours of graduate writing courses plus at least 3 graduate hours of Developmental Education or at least one year of secondary teaching experience.

Diagnostic Medical Imaging/Radiology

CTMT
CVIR
MRIT
RADR

W

Baccalaureate degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (Radiology), or Associate degree in Radiology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Diagnostic Medical Imaging/Sonography

DMSO
DSAE
DSVT

W

Baccalaureate degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (Radiology/Sonography), or Associate degree in Radiology/Sonography, and 3 years non-teaching work experience and certification in Sonography.

Digital Publishing/Graphic Design

 

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Drama

DRAM

T

MFA or MA degree in Theatre or Drama.

Economics

ECON

T

Master's degree in Economics or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.

Electronics

CETT
CPMT
EECT
ELMT
ELPT
INMT
INTC
LOTT
PTAC
RBTC

W

Baccalaureate degree in engineering or electronics technology, or Associate degree in electronics or equipment technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

SMFT

W

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, electronics technology, chemistry or physics, or Associate degree in Electronics and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Emergency Medical Services Tech

EMSP

W

Medical doctor, or Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Engineering

ENGR

T

Master's degree in Engineering OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in engineering.

Engineering Design/Graphics

DFTG
MCHN

W

Baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Associate degree in Engineering Design Graphics/Drafting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

DFTG-1417
DFTG-1421
DFTG-1433
DFTG-2410
DFTG-2428
DFTG-2474
(Architectural Drafting)

W

Baccalaureate degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, or Associate degree in Engineering Design Graphics/Drafting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

 

DFTG-1458
DFTG-1494
DFTG-1495
DFTG-2405
DFTG-2470
DFTG-2471
DFTG-2432
DFTG-2436

(Electronics and Circuits Drafting)

W

Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or Associate degree in Engineering Design Graphics/Drafting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

 

DGTG-2430 (Civil)

W

Baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering , or Associate degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Design Graphics/Drafting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

 

DFTG-2472

W

Baccalaureate degree in G.I.S. or Geography (with G.I.S. emphasis), or Associate degree in Engineering Design Graphics/Drafting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

English

ENGL

T

Master's Degree in English, Literature, Linguistics, or Creative Writing OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English, Linguistics, Literature, or Creative Writing.

English-as-a-Second Language

DESL

D

Baccalaureate degree in ESL, English, Linguistics, Foreign Language Education or other appropriate language arts field with 3 graduate hours in Developmental Education or secondary teaching experience.

DESL

T

Master's degree in ESL OR Master's degree in Linguistics, Foreign Language Education or other appropriate language arts field, with at least 18 graduate hours in ESL.

Environmental Science & Tech

ENVR

T

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology or a closely related field OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Environmental Science, Biological Science, or Geology.

EPCT

W

Baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science Technology, Geology or related geological sciences and work experience OR a Baccalaureate degree in a related science subfield coupled with at least 3 years of work experience.

Physical Fitness Technology 
(Note: program was called Personal Fitness Trainer in spring 2004)

FITT

W

Master's degree in Physical Education or Exercise Science, or Baccalaureate degree and documentation of expertise as Personal Fitness Trainer.

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Financial Management

BUSI-1307

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Finance or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Finance.

BNKG
BUSA-1313
IBUS-2339

W

Baccalaureate degree in Finance, or Associate degree in Financial Management/Mortgage Banking and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

RELE-1324

W

Baccalaureate degree in Finance or Real Estate, or Associate degree in Financial Management/Mortgage Banking or Real Estate and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Fire Protection

FIRT

W

Baccalaureate degree in Fire Protection, or Associate degree in Fire Protection and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

FIRS

W/C

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Foreign Language

FREN
GERM
JAPN
LATI
RUSS
SPAN

T

Master's degree in the discipline or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Geography

GEOG

T

Master's Degree in Geography or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Geography.

Geology

GEOL

T

Master's Degree in Geology or Earth Science, OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Geology or other Earth Sciences.

GEOL-1345 -1445

Master's Degree in Geology, Oceanography, or Marine Biology OR Master's degree and 18 hours in Geology, Maine Biology, or Oceanography.

Geomatics/Land Surveying

SRVY

W

Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Government

GOV
GOVT

T

Master's in Government/ Political Science OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Government/Political Science OR a related Master's degree with 18 graduate hours that are clearly Government/ Political Science, or an analysis of coursework from the degree granting institution that clearly reflects that the content in the major or the graduate course content is appropriate for teaching the assigned Government course.

Health & Kinesiology

KINE

T

Baccalaureate degree and documentation of expertise in activity course taught.

History

HIS
HIST

T

Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in History), OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in History.

Hospitality Management

EHKP
HAMG
RSTO

W

Baccalaureate degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Hotel/Restaurant Administration, or Associate degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Hotel/Restaurant Administration and 3 years non-teaching work experience.                                                     Back to Top

Human Development

EDUC 1300

T

Master's degree in Education or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Education, OR Master's degree in Psychology, Adult Education, Special Education, Career Education, Educational Psychology, guidance and Counseling, or Social Work with experience in counseling, OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas (majors) above.

HUDE-0111

D

Master's degree in Education or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Education, or Master's degree in Psychology, Adult Education, Special Education, Career Education, Educational Psychology, guidance and Counseling, or Social Work with experience in counseling, OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas (majors) above.

POFT-1310

W

Master's degree in Education or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Education, or Master's degree in Psychology, Adult Education, Special Education, Career Education, Educational Psychology, guidance and Counseling, or Social Work with experience in counseling, OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas (majors) above.

PSYC-1300

T

Master's degree in Education or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Education, or Master's degree in Psychology, Adult Education, Special Education, Career Education, Educational Psychology, guidance and Counseling, or Social Work with experience in counseling, OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas (majors) above.

Human Services

CMSW
DAAC
PSYT
SCWK

W

Master's or Baccalaureate in Human Services area (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or Human Services), 3 years non-teaching work experience, and appropriate license.

RECT

W

Master’s or Baccalaureate degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Administration (emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation), 3 years non-teaching work experience, and certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

SLNG

W

Baccalaureate degree in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, ASL, Special Education (with appropriate emphasis), or Communications (with appropriate emphasis), or Associate degree in one of the areas listed and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Humanities

HUMA

T

A Master's degree in Humanities or a Master's degree with a minimum of eighteen graduate semester hours in a broad range of courses related to humanities, including the history or development of the fine, performing, and literary arts.

International Business

IBUS
LMGT-2330

W

Baccalaureate degree in International Business or International Studies, or Associate degree in International Business or International Studies and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Journalism

COMM

T

Master's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Journalism or Mass Communication.

Legal Assistant

LGLA

W

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Management

BUSI

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Management or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Management.

BMGT
BUSG
HRPO

W

Baccalaureate degree in Business Administration or Management, or Associate degree in Business Administration or Management and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

BUSI-2301
(Business Law)

T

JD Law

Marketing

COMM-2327
BUSI-1311

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Marketing or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Marketing.

MRKG
BMGT-1347
IBUS-1354
LMGT-1319

W

Baccalaureate degree in Marketing, or Associate degree in Marketing and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

FSHN
FSHD
(Fashion)

W

Baccalaureate degree in Fashion Merchandising or Design, Home Economics (with appropriate emphasis), or Marketing, or Associate degree in Fashion Merchandising or Design, Home Economics (with appropriate emphasis), or Marketing and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Mathematics

MATH

T

Master's degree in Mathematics or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. Any graduate level math hours should be courses (by designation and /or content) that can count toward a Master's degree in mathematics. Courses outside the MATH rubric are limited to 6 hours and require approval and supporting documentation.

Medical Coding

HITT-1253

W

Baccalaureate in Medical Records Administration or Associate degree in Medical Coding and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

HITT-1270
HITT-1301
HITT-1305
HITT-1441
HITT-2266
HITT-2435
MDCA-1409

W/C

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Medical Lab Technology

MLAB
PLAB

W

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Lab Technology or Medical Lab Science, or Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Music

MUAP
MUEN
MUSI
MUS

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Music or Music Ed., or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Music.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

OTHA

W

Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy, or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Office Administration

ITSC-2331
ITSW-1310
POFI
POFL
POFM
POFT

W

Baccalaureate degree in Office Administration, Business, or Business/Occupational Education, or Associate degree in Office Administration and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

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Pharmacy Technician

PHRA

W/C

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Philosophy

PHIL

T

Master's Degree in Philosophy or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy.

Photographic Technology

PHTC

W

Baccalaureate degree in Photography or Art (with Photography emphasis), or Associate degree in Photography and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Physical Therapist Assistant

PHTA

W

Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy, or Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Physics

PHY
PHYS

T

Master's Degree in Physics or Astronomy OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy.

Psychology

PSY
PSYC

T

Master's in Psychology or Master's with 18 graduate hours in Psychology; OR Master's in Educational Psychology, or Counseling Psychology with analysis of coursework. The analysis of coursework from the degree granting institution should clarify that the content in the major or graduate course content is appropriate for teaching the assigned psychology course.

Quality Assurance

QCTC

W

Baccalaureate degree in Business or Engineering with emphasis in Quality, or Associate degree in Quality Assurance and 3 years non-teaching work experience.               Back to Top

Radio, Television, Film

COMM-1335
COMM-1336
COMM-1337
COMM-2325
COMM-2331
COMM-2339
RTF-1733
DRAM-2336
DRAM-2337

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Radio-Television-Film, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Radio-Television-Film.

FLMC-1304
RTVB

W/C

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

Real Estate

RELE

W

Baccalaureate degree in Real Estate or Finance (with Real Estate emphasis), or Associate degree in Real Estate and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Religion

PHIL-2321

T

Master's degree in Religion or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in religion.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

 

See Electronics

Sociology

SOC
SOCI

T

Master's in Sociology or Master's with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.

SOCW

T

Master's in Social Work or Master's with 18 graduate hours in Social Work.

Speech

SPCH

T

Master's in Speech or Communications, or Master's with 18 graduate hours in Speech/Communications.

Surgical Technology

SRGT

W

Associate degree in Surgical Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Technical Communication

BUSI-1304
ENGL-2311

T

Doctoral or Master's degree in Technical Communication or English, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Technical Communication or English.

ETWR
BMGT-1409
PBAD
POFI-2431
POFT-1307
POFT-2359

W

Baccalaureate degree in Technical Communication or English, or Associate degree in Technical Communication and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

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Travel & Tourism

TRVM

W

Baccalaureate degree in Hospitality Management or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Associate degree in Travel & Tourism or Hospitality Management and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Visual Communication

ARTC
ARTV
IMED

W

Baccalaureate degree in Art or Communication Design with evidence of training in digital media, or Associate degree in Visual Communication, commercial art, computer graphics, or graphic design and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

GRPH

W

Baccalaureate degree in Art with evidence of training in digital media, or Associate degree in Visual Communication, commercial art, computer graphics, graphic design, or Printing/Production and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Vocational Nursing

VNSG

W/C

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or Associate degree in Nursing and 3 year’s non-teaching work experience.

Welding Technology

WLDG
PFPB 2401
(Code Welding)

W

Baccalaureate degree in Metals Science (Metallurgy, Composite Science, etc.), or Associate degree in Welding Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

HRGY
(Jewelry)

W

Baccalaureate degree (emphasis in Jewelry) or Associate degree in Art, Jewelry, or Welding Technology (emphasis in Jewelry) and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

WLDG-1405
WLDG-1442
WLDG-2440
WLDG- 1491
(Art Metals)

W

Baccalaureate degree in Art (Sculpture or Studio Art), or Associate degree in Art or Welding Technology (emphasis in Art Metals) and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

WLDG-2435
WLDG-2451
WLDG-2488
NDTE

W/C

Certificate Only courses-Appropriate work experience, certifications, evidence of proficiency, etc.

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