ACC's Faculty Qualifications Table
(based on courses as they appear in the 2006-2007 Catalog)

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

Accounting

ACCT

T

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Accounting.

ACNT

W

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Associate’s degree in Accounting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Allied Health Sciences

HPRS – 1106
HPRS - 1206

W

Medical doctor degree or professional nursing degree.

HPRS – 2300
HPRS - 1273

W

Medical doctor degree or professional nursing degree or Bachelor’s in pharmacy.

HPRS-2301

C/W

Medical doctor degree or professional nursing degree.

Anthropology

ANT
ANTH

T

Masters degree in Anthropology OR master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Anthropology.

Art

ART
ARTS

T

MFA in Art, Studio Art, Painting, or Art History, OR a masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Art or fine art.

Astronomy

PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
PHYS 1312
PHYS 1411

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

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Nursing or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Nursing.

Auto Tech/Power Mechanics

AUMT

W

Bachelor’s in Automotive Technology, or Associate’s 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

Masters degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Botany or Microbiology OR a Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, or Microbiology.

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

T

Masters degree in Biology (with analysis of coursework), anatomy or Physiology OR Masters 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 masters degree); OR Masters degree in a related field 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.

Biotechnology

BITC

T

Masters degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry or a Master’s degree plus 18 gradate hours in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.

QCTC

W

Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry or a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry.

Building Construction Technology

CNBT
CRPT
WDWK

W

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

OSHT

W

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

CNBT-1204
CNBT-1205
CNBT-1210
CNBT-1211
CNBT-1291
CNBT-1301
CNBT-311
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.

Chemistry

CHEM

T

Masters degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry OR a Masters degree and 18 graduate hours in Chemistry.

Child Development

TECA

T

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Child Development or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Child Development.

CDEC

W

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, or Associate’s 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

Bachelor’s in Music, Commercial Music or Business (management, marketing, etc.) or Associate’s degree in Music, Commercial Music, or Business and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

MUSB-1301

W

JD and appropriate non-teaching work experience.

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

W

Bachelor’s in Music, Commercial Music or R-T-F, or Associate’s degree in Music, Commercial Music or R-T-F and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

MUSC
MUSP

W

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

Computer Information Technology

(catalog-Computer Information Systems)

BCIS-1305

T

Doctor’s 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

Bachelor’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 Associate’s 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

Bachelor’s 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’s degree in one of the areas listed and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Computer Studies

COSC

T

Doctor’s 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 or Dramatic Writing or a Masters degree in English with …….

Criminal Justice

CRIJ

T

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Criminal Justice or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.

CJCR
CJLE
CSJA

W

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or Associate’s 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

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science or Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Associate’s 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 Masters degree in a related area with 18 graduate hours in Dance.

Dental Hygiene

DHYG

W

DDS or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, or Associate’s 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

Bachelors degree with 30 hours of math at the level of Calculus I or above, plus either secondary teaching experience or 3 graduate hours in an appropriate Developmental Education course OR a Masters in Mathematics with either secondary teaching experience or at least 3 graduate hours in  an appropriate Developmental Education course. 

Developmental Reading

DEVR

D

Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree in Reading, English, or Language Arts plus at least three (3) graduate hours in Developmental Education and/or at least one (1) year of secondary teaching experience.

Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree in a related area with 18 hours of graduate reading courses plus at least three (3) graduate hours of Developmental Education and/or at least one (1) year of secondary teaching experience.  

Developmental Writing Skills

DEVW

D

Baccalaureate or master’s Degree in English/Writing/English Education plus at least three (3) graduate hours in Developmental Education and/or at least one (1) year of secondary teaching experience.

Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree in a related area with 18 hours of graduate writing courses plus at least three (3) graduate hours of Developmental Education and/or at least one (1) year of secondary teaching experience.

Diagnostic Medical Imaging/Radiology

CTMT
CVIR
MRIT
RADR

W

Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging, or Associate’s degree in Radiology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Diagnostic Medical Imaging/Sonography

DMSO
DSAE
DSVT

W

Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging, or Associate’s degree in Sonography and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Digital Publishing/Graphic Design

   

See Visual Communication

Drama

DRAM

T

MFA or MA degree in Theatre or Drama.

Economics

ECON

T

Masters degree in Economics or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics.

Education

EDUC 1301


EDUC 2301

T


T

Masters degree in Education or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Education. 

Masters degree in Education, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in education with an emphasis in diversity issues  or multiculturalism.

Electronics

CETT
CPMT
EECT
ELMT
ELPT
INMT
INTC
LOTT
PTAC
RBTC

W

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

SMFT

W

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

Emergency Medical Services Tech

EMSP

W

Medical doctor, or Associate’s 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

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Associate’s 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

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

 

DFTG-1458
DFTG-1494
DFTG-1495
DFTG-2405
DFTG-2470
DFTG-2475
(Electronics and Circuits Drafting)

W

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

 

DGTG 2430

W

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

English

ENGL

T

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

English-as-a-Second Language

(English for Speakers of Other Languages)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (for Deaf students)

ESOL

D

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

ESOL 0320
ESOL 0323
ESOL 0324
ESOL 0325
ESOL 0326
ESOL 0330
ESOL 0331
ESOL 0332
ESOL 0333
ESOL 0334

D

Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Master’s degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Deaf Education.

ESOL 0321
ESOL 0322

D

Master’s degree in Deaf Education with at least 9 graduate semester hours in ASL studies OR a Master’s degree in ASL Studies.

ESOL

D

Masters degree in ESL OR Masters degree in Linguistics, Foreign Language or other appropriate arts field, with at least 18 graduate hours in ESL.

Environmental Science & Tech

ENVR

T

Masters degree in Environmental Science or Geology OR Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Environmental Science or Geology.

EPCT

W

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science technology, Geology or related geological sciences and work experience  OR a bachelor’s 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

 

Financial Management

BUSI-1307

T

Doctorate or master’s degree in Finance or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Finance.

BNKG
BUSA-1313
IBUS-2339

W

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

RELE-1324

W

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

Fire Protection

FIRT

W

Associate’s 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

ARAB
CHIN

FREN
GERM
JAPN
LATI
RUSS
SPAN

T

Masters degree in the discipline or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Geography

GEOG

T

Masters Degree in Geography or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Geography.

Geology

GEOL

T

Masters Degree in Geology, Oceanography, Marine Biology, or Earth Science, OR a Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Geology, Oceanography, Marine Biology, or other Geological Sciences.

Geomatics/Land Surveying

SRVY

W

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

Government

GOV
GOVT

T

Masters Degree in Government or Political Science, OR Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Government or Political Science.

Health & Kinesiology

KINE

T

Bachelor’s degree and documentation of expertise in activity course taught.

History

HIS
HIST

T

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

Hospitality Management

EHKP
HAMG
RSTO

W

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Hotel/Restaurant Administration, or Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Hotel/Restaurant Administration and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Human Development

EDUC 1300

T

Masters degree in Education or Masters 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

Masters degree in Education or Masters 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

Masters degree in Education or Masters 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

Masters degree in Education or Masters 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

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, etc.), or Associate’s degree in Human Services and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

RECT

W

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation (Recreational Administration, Therapeutic Recreation, etc.), or Associate’s degree in Recreation and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

SLNG

W

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

Humanities

HUMA

T

Masters degree in Humanities or Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies, with at least 18 graduate hours in Humanities.

International Business

IBUS

W

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

LMGT-2330

W

 

Journalism

COMM

T

Masters degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, OR Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Journalism or Mass Communication.

Legal Assistant

LGLA

W

JD Law, or Associate’s degree in Legal Assistant and 3 year’s non-teaching work experience.

Management

BUSI

T

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Management or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Management.

BMGT
BUSG
HRPO

W

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management, or Associate’s 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

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Marketing or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Marketing.

MRKG
BMGT-1347
IBUS-1354
LMGT-1319

W

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or Associate’s degree in Marketing and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

FSHN
FSHD
(Fashion)

W

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

Mathematics

MATH

T

Masters Degree in Mathematics or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.

Medical Coding

HITT

W

Associate’s 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

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

Music

MUAP
MUEN
MUSI
MUS

T

Doctor’s or master’s degree in Music or Music Ed., or master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Music.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

OTHA

W

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

Office Administration

ITSC-2331
ITSW1310
POFI
POFL
POFM
POFT

W

Bachelor’s degree in Office Administration, Business, or Business or Occupational Education, or Associate’s degree in Office Administration and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Philosophy

PHIL

T

Masters Degree in Philosophy or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy.

Photographic Technology

PHTC

W

Bachelor’s degree in Photography or Art (with Photography concentration), or Associate’s degree in Photography and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Physical Therapy Assistant

PHTA

W

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant, or Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Physics

PHY

T

Masters Degree in Physics or Astronomy OR Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy.

PHYS

T

Masters Degree in Physics or Astronomy OR Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy.

Psychology

PSY

PSYC

T

Master’s Degree in Psychology OR Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.

Quality Assurance

QCTC

W

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with concentration in Quality, or Associate’s degree in Quality Assurance and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Radio, Television, Film

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

T

Doctor’s 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

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance (with Real Estate concentration), or Associate’s degree in Real Estate and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

Religion

PHIL

T

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

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

   

See Electronics

Sociology

SOC

T

Masters in Sociology or Masters with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.

SOCI

T

Masters in Sociology or Masters with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.

SOCW

T

Masters in Social Work or Masters with 18 graduate hours in Social Work.

Speech

SPCH

T

Masters in Speech or Masters with 18 graduate hours in Speech.

Surgical Technology

SRGT

W

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

Technical Communication

BUSI-1304
ENGL-2311

T

Doctor’s 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

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

Travel & Tourism

TRVM

W

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

Visual Communication

ARTC
ARTV
IMED

W

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

GRPH

W

Bachelor’s degree in Art with evidence of training in digital media, or Associate’s 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

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

Welding Technology

WLDG

PFPB 2401
(Code Welding)

W

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

HRGY (Jewelry)

W

Associate’s degree in Art, Jewelry, or Welding Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience.

WLDG - 1405
WLDG - 1442
WLDG - 2440

WLDG- 1491
(Art Metals)

W

Bachelor’s degree in Metals Science (Metallurgy, Composite Science, etc.) or Art (Sculpture or Studio Art), or Associate’s degree in Welding Technology 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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