Credentialing Standards by Course
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) adheres to SACSCOC Comprehensive Standard 6.2.a published in the Principles of Accreditation by employing competent faculty members qualified to accomplish the mission and goals of the College. LSCO determines and defines faculty qualifications through an internal process that uses the LSCO Faculty Credentialing Guidelines & Procedures and the course standards defined below. Individuals utilizing this document and the course standards should also consult with the appropriate credentialing designee with questions regarding minimum and preferred credential requirements.
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Accounting |
ACCT |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. | Accounting, Finance | UT |
| Accounting |
ACNT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Accounting, Finance | UN |
| Agribusiness |
AGCR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Agriculture, Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Wildlife Science, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Veterinary Sciences, or other related agricultural sciences | UN |
| Animal Science |
AGCR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Agriculture, Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Wildlife Science, Zoology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Veterinary Sciences | UN |
| Anthropology |
ANTH |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. | Anthropology | UT |
| Architectural Construction | ARCE | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Construction Science, Construction Education, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology | UN |
| Art | ARTS | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. | Art History, Art Education, Fine Arts, Museum History, Architectural History, Art Metals, Digital Arts, Fiber Arts, and Painting | UT |
| Automotive | AUMT | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Automotive Technology, Diesel Heavy Equipment, Automotive Engineering, or related areas | UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Banking & Finance | BNKG | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Business, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Customer Service, Marketing/Sales, Credit Union Management School (CCUE) | UN |
| Barber | BARB | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Barber Operator, Barber Instructor, Cosmetology Operator, Cosmetology Instructor, or Over 5 years' experience as a Salon Owner/Manager, Licensed Cosmetology/Barber Operator, Licensed Cosmetology/Barber Instructor Certification |
UN |
| Basic Nursing | NURA |
Hold an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience. |
Nursing; Nursing Education; Vocational Nursing; Registered Nursing | UN |
| Biology | BIOL |
Master’s degree or higher in discipline or a closely related field or Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in discipline or a closely related field. NOTE: For Nutrition (BIOL 1322), the qualifying field can also be a Master's degree or higher in Nutrition and for Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2401, 2402, and 2404), the qualifying field can also be a Doctorate degree in Chiropractor. |
Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology, Integrative Biology, Physician Assistant | UT |
| Business Computer Information Systems | BCIS | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. | Business Administration, Educational Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics | UT |
| Business & Management | BMGT | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior/Development, Supervision and/or Leadership | UN |
| Business & Management | BUSA | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior/Development, Supervision and/or Leadership, Finance, or a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) | UN |
| Business & Management | BUSG | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior/Development, Supervision and/or Leadership, Finance, or a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) | UN |
| Business & Management | BUSI | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Organizational Behavior/Development, Leadership |
UT |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Chemical Technology | CTEC | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Technology | UN |
| Chemistry | CHEM | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Science Education | UT |
| Circuits | CETT | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
UN |
| Communication | COMM | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Speech Communication |
UT |
| Computer Graphics/Illustration | ARTC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Arts, Fine Arts, Arts and Technology, Visual Arts and Design, Computer Graphic Design, Computer Information Technology / Education | UN |
| Computer Information Technology | ITCC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics |
UN |
| Computer Information Technology | ITNW |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics | UN |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Instructional Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics | UN |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSY |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Data Analytics | UN |
| Computer Information Technology | ITSE |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics | UN |
| Computer Technology | CPMT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics | UN |
| Computer Science | COSC | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. | Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education,Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Data Analytics | UT |
| Construction | CNBT | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Construction Management, Technology, or Education, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other closely related fields | UN |
| Construction | WDWK | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology or Civil Engineering Technology | UN |
| Cosmetology | CSME | Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. | Cosmetology Operator, Cosmetology Instructor, or Over 5 years' experience as a Salon Owner/Manager, Licensed Cosmetology Operator, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor | UN |
| Court Reporting | CRTR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Court Reporting | UN |
| Criminal Justice | CRIJ | Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Criminal Justice, Correctional Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Forensic Science, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, Political Science, Juris Doctor (JD) |
UT |
| Criminal Justice; Criminal Science and Forensics | CJSA |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Criminal Justice, Correctional Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Forensic Science, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, Political Science, Juris Doctor (JD) | UN |
| Criminal Justice | CJCR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Criminal Justice, Correctional Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Forensic Science, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, Political Science, Juris Doctor (JD) | UN |
| Culinary | CHEF IFWA PSTR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Culinary Arts, Food Science, Family & Consumer Science, Hospitality Management, Hotel / Restaurant Management, Hotel / Restaurant Administration, Business Administration, Business Management |
UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Data Analytics | DATN |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Data Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking, Cybersecurity | UN |
| Dental Assisting | DNTA |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry | UN |
| Developmental Reading & Writing | DIRW |
Master's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's or higher in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline; or hold a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline with 24 undergraduate and/or graduate hours in the teaching discipline; or hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) Secondary Certificate with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline. |
English, Education, Reading, Writing, Linguistics, Language Arts | D |
| Developmental Math | DMTH |
Master's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's or higher in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline; or hold a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline with 24 undergraduate and/or graduate hours in the teaching discipline; or hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) Secondary Certificate with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline. |
Mathematics, Math Education, Business, Physics, Engineering | D |
| Digital Communication Audio/Video Technology | RTVB FLMC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Audio Recording Technology, Broadcast Technology, Filmmaking, Journalism, Mass Communication, Radio Television Film, Video Production, Web Design, Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Instructional Media | UN |
| Digital Communication Graphic Design | GRPH ARTC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Arts and Technology, Fine Arts, Web Design, Media Design, Business, Marketing, Instructional Media | UN |
| Digital Forensics | ITDF |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer / Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, Police Science | UN |
| Drama | DRAM |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Drama, Theatrical Arts, Fine Arts | UT |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Economics | ECON |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Economics | UT |
| Education | EDUC 1300 |
EDUC 1300: Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. Cross Listed as PSYC 1300 |
Psychology, Higher Education Administration, Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology |
UT |
| Education | EDUC |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction |
UT |
| Education – Early Childhood Education | TECA |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Child Development, Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership | UT |
| Electrical | ELPT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Construction, Electrical Engineering / Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Electricity | UN |
| Electrical Technology | ELTN |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Construction, Electrical Engineering / Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Electricity | UN |
| Electrocardiography | ECRD |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Emergency Medical Technician, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Paramedic, Fire Protection and Safety Technology, Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist | UN |
| Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic | EMSP |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Fire Protection and Safety Technology | UN |
| English | ENGL |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
English, English Literature, Linguistics, Rhetoric/Composition Studies, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Journalism, Professional Writing | UT |
| Engineering | ENGR |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Safety Engineering, Structural Engineering |
UT |
G
| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Geography | GEOG |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Geography | UT |
| Geology | GEOL |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Earth Science | UT |
| Government | GOVT |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Government, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Philosophy, International Relations, Political Psychology, or Political Management Comparative Politics, Politics, Political Economy, Juris Doctorate | UT |
H
| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| History | HIST |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
History, American History, Texas History, Latin/Mexican American History, Western Civilization History, World Civilization History, Foreign Relations |
UT |
| Health Information Technology | HITT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Physician Assistant | UN |
| Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning | HART |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering | UN |
| Hospitality | HAMG CHEF |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Culinary Arts, Food Science, Family & Consumer Science, Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Hotel/Restaurant Administration, Business Administration, Business Management |
UN |
| Humanities | HUMA |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Art, Art History, Drama, Humanities, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Film, Music, Theatre, Religion |
UT |
| Hydraulics | HYDR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Hydraulics, Pneumatics | UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Instrumentation (Physics of) |
INCR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Instrumentation, Industrial Electricity, Electrical Power Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology | UN |
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Instrumentation/ |
INTC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology | UN |
| Instrumentation/ Electromechanical/ Manufacturing Technology (Note: See also Machining) |
MCHN |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Technology, Machining Technology | UN |
| Introduction to Spreadsheets | ITSW |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Computer Science, Computer/Management Information Systems/Technology/Education, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Information Systems, Business Information Technology/Education, Networking | UN |
| Insurance Services | INSR |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Insurance, Marketing/Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Business Administration | UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Management | LMGT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Distribution, Maritime Administration, Business Administration, Information and Operations Management | UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
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Machining (Note: See also Instrumentation/ |
MCHN |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Technology/Engineering, Industrial Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Technology, Machining Technology | UN |
| Manufacturing Technology | INMT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electrical Technology/Engineering Industrial Technology/Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology | UN |
| Manufacturing Technology | RBTC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electronics, Microprocessors, Computer/Control Engineering, Electrical Technology, Robotics, Telecommunications, Industrial Technology, Process Technology | UN |
| Maritime (Seamanship) | NAUT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Maritime, Maritime Administration, Logistics Management | UN |
| Marketing | MRKG |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Marketing, Communications, Business Administration/Development, Entrepreneurship, Management, Corporate/Business Communications |
UN |
| Massage Therapy | MSSG |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Massage Therapy, Alternative Medicine/Therapies, Acupuncture | UN |
| Mathematics | MATH |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Mathematics, Mathematics Education | UT |
| Mathematics (Technical) | TECM |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher
in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant
full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized
credential/certificate in theteaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years
of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the |
Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Business, Physics, Engineering | UN |
| Medical Assisting Administration |
MDCA POFM |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher
in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant
full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized
credential/certificate in theteaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years
of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the |
Nursing, Respiratory Care, Emergency Management, Health information Technology, Health Information Management, Health Information Administration, Medical Assistant, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Vocational Nursing | UN |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | FDNS |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. Cross Listed as BIOL 1322 |
Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology, Integrative Biology, Physician Assistant, Nursing or any related field with 12 SCH in Biology related fields | UN |
| Music | MUSI |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Music, Music Education | UT |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Non-course-based mathematics |
NCBM |
Master's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's or higher in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline; or hold a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline with 24 undergraduate and/or graduate hours in the teaching discipline; or hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a current Texas Education Agency (TEA) Secondary Certificate with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Mathematics; Statistics; Mathematics Education | UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Occupational Safety & Health | OSHT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance. Completion of OSHA 510, 511 or equivalent course. |
UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Pharmacy Technology | PHRA |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician | UN |
| Philosophy | PHIL |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Philosophy, History of Ideas, Religion | UT |
| Phlebotomy | PLAB |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Surgical Technology, Nursing, Phlebotomist | UN |
| Physical Therapy Assistant |
PTHA |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant | UN |
| Physics | PHYS |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Physics, Astronomy, Engineering and Related Physical Science | UT |
| Pipefitting | PFPB |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Pipe Fitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Facilities or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology | UN |
| Plant Science | HALT FMKT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Agriculture, Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics | UN |
| Plumbing Technology | PFPB |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Plumbing, HVAC, Facilities or Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Pipe Fitting | UN |
| Process Technology | PTAC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Technology | UN |
| Process Technology (Applied Physics/Special Topics in Chemistry) | SCIT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Biology, Biochemistry, Biology Science, Chiropractic, Chemistry, Biophysics, Physics | UN |
| Psychology | PSYC |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology |
UT |
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Psychology |
PSYT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Biology, Paramedic, Registered Nursing |
UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Real Estate | RELE |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance | UN |
| Registered Nursing | RNSG |
Bachelor’s degree or higher in discipline; and either be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree nursing program and earned a minimum of 50% of the required credits towards the Master’s degree in nursing; OR if Master’s degree is in any discipline other than nursing, have a documented plan to complete, within a designated time frame or have completed, at least six (6) graduate semester hours in nursing; AND be a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas; and meets any other programmatic accreditation qualifications if required. |
Nursing; Nursing Education | UN |
| Robotics & Automation | RBTC |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Electronics, Microprocessors, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering, Electrical Technology, Robotics, Telecommunication | UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Safety, Health, & Environment | EPCT |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Construction Science, Facilities Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Process Operating OSHA 510, 511 or equivalent certification. |
UN |
| Sign Language | SGNL |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
American Sign Language and Deaf Education | UT |
| Sociology | SOCI |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Sociology | UT |
| Spanish | SPAN |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Spanish | UT |
| Speech | SPCH |
Master’s degree or higher in teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher in any discipline, with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline. |
Speech, Speech Communication, Communication Theory, Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Theatre Arts, Mass Communications, Strategic Communications | UT |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Vocational Nursing | VNSG |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience. |
Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, Nurse Practitioner |
UN |
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| Discipline | Course Prefixes | Current Faculty Minimum Requirements | Qualifying Fields | Course Type |
| Welding Technology | WLDG |
Bachelor's degree or higher in teaching discipline or Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate semester hours in the teaching discipline or related field; or an Associate's degree in discipline plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or hold a college certificate or an industry-recognized credential/certificate in the teaching discipline or related field plus have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience; or has completed the LSC-O “Faculty Credential Justification of Qualification” form establishing alternate justification of Faculty Qualifications. |
Welding, Welding Technology, Metals Science (Metallurgy or Materials Science), Pipe Fitting; Industrial Education, Industrial Technology, Industrial Arts, Agriculture | UN |