BLINN COLLEGE FACULTY CREDENTIALING GUIDELINES. (for use in the hiring of all full-time and part-time faculty) October 24, 2014

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BLINN COLLEGE FACULTY

CREDENTIALING GUIDELINES

(for use in the hiring of all

full-time and part-time faculty)

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Type

Rubric

Accounting ACGM ACCT Master's degree in Accounting. or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting.

Accounting WECM ACNT Associate's degree in Accounting and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting. Agriculture ACGM AGRI Master's degree in Agriculture.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in agriculture. Anthropology ACGM ANTH Master's degree in Anthropology.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in anthropology. Architecture ACGM ARCH Master's degree in Architecture.

or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching specialty Architecture or Interior Design. ARTS

1303 1304 ARTS - all others

MA or MFA in Art, Studio Art, Art Education, or Visualization.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art.

ACGM MA or MFA in Art, Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art. Art

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Type

Rubric

BIOL 1171 1406 1407 1408 1411 1413 2289 2406 2401 2402 2404 2420 2421

1322 Master's degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular / Molecular

Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, or Zoology.

or

Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines.

or

Master's degree or higher in Nutrition.

Blinn ACGM BLIN Bachelor's degree in specific teaching specialty or related field.

Master's degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular / Molecular

or

MD, DDS/DMD, DC, or DVM with college level anatomy/physiology courses.

or

MD, DDS/DMD, DC, or DVM with college level microbiology courses. Biology ACGM

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Type

Rubric

BCIS Master's degree in Computer Sciences or related field.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant computer technical coursework. BUSI

1301 1307 2371

2301 Master's degree in Management / Business / Administration or JD.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management / business. BMGT

BUSG

MRKG

BUSA

HAMG

HRPO Associate's degree in Business Management, Administration, or Human Resources and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline.

or

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Administration, or Human Resources.

IBUS Associate's degree in International Business, International Studies, or Business / Management / Administration and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline.

or

Bachelor's degree in International Business, International Studies, or Business / Management / Administration. Chemistry ACGM CHEM Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in chemistry, biochemistry, and/or chemical engineering. Business ACGM

Business WECM

Master's degree in Management / Business / Administration.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management / business.

Associate's degree in Business Management, Administration, or Management and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline.

or

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Administration, or Management.

Associate's degree in Hospitality, Business Management, General Business, or related field and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline.

or

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Type

Rubric

Child Development

WECM CDEC Associate's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Family and Consumer Science, Education, Special Education, or related field and 5 years work experience in the field, excluding higher education.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood, Family and Consumer Science, Education, Special Education, or related field and 3 years work experience in the field, excluding higher education.

TECA 1303 1311 1318

1354 Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in child development, early childhood, education, special education, or related field.

or

Master's degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology, or related field with 18 graduate hours in content specific to child development, early childhood, education, special education, or related field.

Communication ACGM COMM Master’s degree in Communications.

or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in communications or related area. Communication

Studies

ACGM SPCH Master’s degree in Speech, Communications, or Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to the study of mass communications (radio/television productions, journalism,

media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, films studies, media writing, etc.).

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in communications unrelated to mass communications. Child

Development

ACGM Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in child development, early childhood, education, special education, or related field.

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Rubric

ITNW Associate's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, business / computer related field (e.g. computer management), or

Electrical Engineering and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s).

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, business / computer related field (e.g. computer management), or Electrical Engineering and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s).

ITSC

ITSE

ITSY

Computer Science

ACGM COSC Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, or related field.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the specific area of technology.

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Instructional Technology, or business / computer related field (e.g.

computer management, data processing) and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s).

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Instructional Technology, or business / computer related

field (e.g. computer management, decision, data processing) and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field or industry certification(s).

Computer Information Technology

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Type

Rubric

CJLE Associate's degree in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas Basic Peace Officer certification.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas Basic Peace Officer certification.

CJSA Associate's degree in Criminal Justice AND current or inactive Texas Basic Peace Officer certification AND a demonstrated competency in criminal justice or related field*. Three (3) years of non-teaching experience in criminal

justice or related field* AND meet one of the following criteria:

A. Certificate from an accredited state or federal law enforcement criminal justice or correction agency. An example of

such an agency includes, but is not limited to: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Institute of Texas, or the FBI Academy.

B. 12 hours of undergraduate hours in criminal justice or related field*. C. 9 hours of graduate hours in criminal justice or related field*.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field* AND current or inactive Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification AND a demonstrated competency in criminal justice or related field*. Three (3) years of non-teaching

experience in criminal justice or related field*.

*Related fields include, but are not limited to: Social Rehabilitation, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Probation, and Corrections.

Criminal Justice ACGM CRIJ Master's degree in Criminal Justice.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in criminal justice. Criminal Justice WECM

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Type

Rubric

DHYG Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist).

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist).

or

DDS/DMD degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current license to practice as a dentist in Texas.

Program Director

Must be a dental hygienist (RDH) who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and possesses a master's degree or higher, or a dentist who has a background in education and the professional

experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals. Three (3) years non-teaching work experience in the field.

1235 Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist).

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist).

or

DDS/DMD degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current license to practice as a dentist in Texas.

or

Pharmacy degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RPh (Registered Pharmacist) in Texas.

Drama ACGM DRAM MA, MFA, PhD, or MEd in Theatre Arts.

or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in theatre, film studies, communication studies, acting, scenography, or a related field of study.

ECON Master's degree in Economics.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in economics. Economics ACGM

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Type

Rubric

EDUC 2301 1301

1300 Master's degree and experience teaching in higher education. Emergency

Medical Services

WECM EMSP Associate's degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in Emergency Medical Services or related field. Current Texas certifications as a Paramedic and EMS Instructor.

or

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in Emergency Medical Services. Current Texas certifications as a Paramedic and EMS Instructor.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Must have field experience in the delivery of out-of hospital emergency care. Current Texas certifications as a Paramedic, EMS Instructor, and EMS Coordinator.

ENGR

ENGT

English as a Second Language

ACGM ESOL Bachelor's degree in TESOL, English, a foreign language, linguistics, or related field. or

Bachelor's degree with a TESOL certificate.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English, TESOL, linguistics, foreign language, or related field. (Note: TESOL certification must be University or 9-12 certification.)

ACGM

Engineering Graphics

Master's degree in Engineering.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in engineering. ACGM

Master's degree in Education or related field.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in education or related field. Education

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Type

Rubric

DIRW READ ENGL 0121 0307 0320 0321 1301 1302 2307 2308 2311 2322 2323 2327 2328 2332 2333

FIRS Associate’s degree in Fire Science/Protection or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas Fire Instructor and Fire Fighter certifications.

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Science/Protection or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas Fire Instructor and Fire Fighter certifications.

FIRT Associate’s degree in Fire Science/Protection or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Science/Protection or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

FREN GERM SPAN SGNL

Master's degree in English, Literature, or Creative Writing.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English, literature, or creative writing.

Master's degree in the teaching discipline.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Fire Science Technology WECM English and Developmental English & Reading ACGM Foreign Languages ACGM

Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in English or in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, or language arts.

or

Bachelor's degree with related teaching or training experience in one or more related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, or language arts.

or

Master's degree with a major or minor in English or in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, or language arts.

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Rubric

Forensics ACGM FORS Master's degree in Forensics or related field.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in forensics.

Geography ACGM GEOG Master's degree in Geography.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geography. Geology ACGM GEOL Master's degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Earth Sciences.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geology, geosciences, and/or earth sciences. Government ACGM GOVT Master's degree in Political Science / Government.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in political science / government.

JD degrees must complete an FCJ form documenting how law courses relate to student learning outcomes. MPA degrees must have 18 graduate hours in related political science / government.

PHED Lecture

Activity Demonstrated proficiency and/or appropriate certification for all activity courses. Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred. Master's degree in Health or Kinesiology.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in health or kinesiology. Health and

Kinesiology

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Type

Rubric

HITT MRMT POFM HITT 1305

Associate’s degree or higher (bachelor’s preferred) in a health care field such as nursing, respiratory care, health information administration, etc., and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

HPRS

MDCA

SCIT

NURA Associate's degree or higher in health care field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) or higher nursing license.

PHRA Associate's degree or higher in health care field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Certified Pharmacy Technician or Licensed Pharmacist.

History ACGM HIST Master's degree in History or American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in History).

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in history. ARTC ARTV IMED ITSW POFI POFT

Associate's degree in Office Administration or Business / Computer related field and 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Office Administration or Business / Computer related field.

Associate's degree in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field, and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field, and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician).

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Information Technology / Management / Administration and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator).

Associate’s degree or higher in a health care field with appropriate current licensure, certification, or registration in the field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Associate’s degree or higher (bachelor's preferred) in a health care field such as nursing, respiratory care, health information administration, etc. and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

WECM Health Information Technology WECM Information Management

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Rubric

Legal Assistant WECM LGLA Associate's degree in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

JD degree as appropriate to specific courses and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

MATH 0308 0309 0310 0312 1314 1316 1324 1325 1332 1333 1342 1350 1351 1414 2313 2320 2412 2413 2414 2415

Mathematics ACGM Bachelor's degree with a minor in Mathematics with a minimum of 12 hours in either mathematics, statistics, or mathematics education.

or

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.

or

Master's degree in Mathematics. Master's degree in Mathematics.

or

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Rubric

Music - Applied Music

(Instrument Lessons)

ACGM MUAP MA in Music (Master of Arts in Music).

or

MM (Master of Music).

or

MM in Education (Master of Music in Education).

or

MME (Master of Music Education).

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in music.

or

Demonstrated proficiency or experience in a specific performance area. Examples include, but are not limited to:

-Employment with a major symphony orchestra, opera company, or ballet company; -National/International recording credits;

-Extensive Chamber Music and/or solo performances in various venues/outlets; -Current employment at a major College/University/Conservatory.

Music - Ensemble ACGM MUEN MA in Music (Master of Arts in Music).

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in music.

or

Demonstrated proficiency or experience in a specific performance area. Examples include, but are not limited to:

-Employment with a major symphony orchestra, opera company, or ballet company; -National/International recording credits;

-Extensive Chamber Music and/or solo performances in various venues/outlets; -Current employment at a major College/University/Conservatory.

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Rubric

Music - Lecture ACGM MUSI MA in Music (Master of Arts in Music).

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in music. Nursing

(Associate Degree Nursing and LVN Transition)

WECM RNSG Full-time faculty

Master's degree or higher in nursing. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas.

Part-time faculty

Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing. Three years of non-teaching work experience in the field. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas.

(Note: A minimum of 50% of the part-time faculty must also hold a master's degree or higher in nursing.)

Must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. Must hold a master’s degree or higher in nursing. Must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in an accredited RN program.

Nursing (Vocational Nursing)

WECM VNSG Associate’s degree in nursing and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas.

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas.

Must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. Have been actively employed in nursing for the past 5 years, preferably in supervision or teaching. Have a degree or equivalent experience that will demonstrate competency and advanced preparation in nursing, education, and administration. Have had 5 years of varied nursing

experience since graduation from an RN program.

Physics ACGM PHYS Master's degree in Astronomy, Physics, or related physical science.

or

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PHIL 1301 2303 2306 2321 1316 1317 Physical Therapist Assistant

WECM PTHA Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas PTA license.

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapist Assistant and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas PTA license.

or

MPT/DPT degree with 3 years non-teaching and experience in the field. Current Texas PT license.

Master’s degree or higher with current Texas PT or PTA license and a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience that includes experience in the PT / PTA relationship.

PSYC 2301 2306 2308 2314 2317

2319 Master's degree in Psychology or Sociology.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in psychology or sociology. Master's degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in philosophy or religious studies. Master's degree in Philosophy.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in philosophy.

Master's degree in Psychology.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.

or

Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Counseling Psychology with 18 graduate hours in psychology or an analysis of coursework.

Psychology ACGM ACGM Philosophy

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Radiologic Technology

WECM RADR Full-time Didactic Faculty

Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology/Sciences and 2 years clinical experience in the field. Must hold a current ARRT registration in radiography or an equivalent.

Part-time Didactic Faculty

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology/Sciences and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Must hold a current ARRT registration in radiography or an equivalent.

Clinical Instructor

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology/Sciences and 2 years of clinical experience in the field. Must hold a current ARRT registration in radiography or an equivalent.

Master’s degree or higher. Three years of clinical experience in the field. Two years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program and holds a current ARRT registration in radiography or an equivalent.

Real Estate WECM RELE Associate's degree in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas Licensed Real Estate Salesperson / Broker.

or

Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas Licensed Real Estate Salesperson / Broker.

Sociology ACGM SOCI Master's degree in Sociology.

or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in sociology. Spanish for

Healthcare Professionals

WECM SPNL Associate's degree in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish language.

or

Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish language.

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Study Skills ACGM STDY Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in English or in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, or language arts.

or

Bachelor's degree with related teaching or training experience in one or more related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, or language arts.

or

Master's degree with a major or minor in English or in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL or language arts.

Therapeutics Manufacturing

WECM BITC Associate's degree in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline or related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Veterinary

Technology

WECM VTHT Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas RVT/LVT.

or

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Veterinary Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Current Texas RVT/LVT.

or

DVM degree and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field. Currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Texas.

A licensed veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician who must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited program. The director must have the educational background and occupational experience appropriate to understand and fulfill

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MCHN Associate's degree in Machining or Manufacturing Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

or

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

TECM Associate's degree with an educational background and/or work experience strongly related to mathematics (i.e. Associate's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Sciences; experience teaching developmental mathematics courses;

etc.)

or

Bachelor's degree or higher with an educational background and/or work experience strongly related to mathematics (i.e. Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Engineering, or Sciences; experience teaching developmental mathematics

courses; etc.)

WLDG _{Associate's degree in Metal Science, Welding Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, or Industrial Technology} and 3 years non-teaching work experiences in the field.

or

Bachelor's degree in Metal Science, Welding Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, or Industrial Technology and 3 years non-teaching work experiences in the field.

WECM = Workforce Education Course Manual ACGM = Academic Course Guide Manual

Faculty with degrees from foreign institutions must have their transcripts and credentials evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved organization prior to being employed. Additionally, original documentation of the international evaluation must be submitted to the office of

Academic Affairs prior to the first day of work.

Note: Prior approval required for submission of the Faculty Credentialing Justification (FCJ) form. Approval of the FCJ is at the discretion of the Vice President for

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