FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS MANUAL · SACS Faculty Credentials Guidelines 3 Faculty Qualifications ... The faculty member has training in a closely related discipline and the

FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS

MANUAL

ACADEMIC SERVICES March 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2

SACS Faculty Credentials Guidelines 3

Faculty Qualifications - RSCC Policy PA 27-01

Alternative Qualifications Form

Foreign Credential Evaluation Services & Helpful Websites

Faculty Qualifications by Subject Area

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INTRODUCTION

This manual is intended to guide the reader through the process of qualifying faculty members at Roane State Community College. Both full-time and part-time faculty members are required to meet the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). This handbook outlines the minimum qualifications needed to teach courses in each discipline and program offered by RSCC.

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ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Policy PA 27-01

TBR Policy Reference:

TBR Guideline Reference:

Original Date Effective:

2/15/99 Revision Effective:

6/25/2009

Approved By:

Sherry L. Hoppe, President Approved By:

Gary Goff, President

Office Responsible:

Vice President for Student Learning

______________________________________________________________________________________ Subject: FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS It is the policy of Roane State Community College to employ faculty whose qualifications comply with the policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS - COC). Qualifications: Faculty members must meet the College’s requirements, as outlined in the Faculty Qualifications Manual, to teach in the academic disciplines. These requirements include those of applicable professional accrediting and/or approval agencies. The qualifications for teaching at RSCC are the same for full-time and part-time faculty, and the applicable qualifications to teach courses in the academic disciplines apply to all delivery modes. Academic degrees presented for credentialing will generally be awarded from regionally accredited institutions. In the event that the faculty member is a graduate of an institution outside the United States, a further review of credentials will be conducted to ensure appropriate academic preparation. Certification of Qualifications: Qualifications for all faculty must be certified by the appropriate academic dean prior to the teaching appointment and all employment must be conducted according to the screening and hiring procedures outlined in RSCC Policy PA-18-01. Candidates graduating from foreign universities must supply appropriate qualifying credentials (or certified translation of those credentials) prior to employment. Roane State’s Faculty Qualifications Manual is the source for information regarding the criteria for teaching all courses at the collegiate level. A review of this manual is conducted annually by the Office of the Vice President for Student Learning. If licensure or special certifications are required for the accreditation of an academic program, these credentials must be filed with the Office of Human Resources prior to employment. It is the responsibility of the faculty to ensure that such licensure or special certifications are renewed when required. Alternative Qualifications Review: Under special circumstances, faculty members may be hired by exception. Exceptions to qualifications outlined in the Faculty Qualifications Manual may occur in two cases:

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a. The faculty member has outstanding professional experience and demonstrated

contributions to the teaching discipline which may be presented in lieu of formal academic preparation.

b. The faculty member has training in a closely related discipline and the competencies needed to teach the course objectives are covered by the documented training in the related discipline.

In these cases, qualifying documentation must be provided which may include academic transcripts, professional letters of support, documentation of professional experience, current certifications/licenses held, awards received or other pertinent items. After review of the qualifying documentation, the Dean must forward a signed Alternative Qualifications Form with accompanying documentation to the Vice President for Student Learning for review and approval. Revised: 02/02/09, 7/6/09

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ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FORM

Faculty Applicant: ________________________________________________________ Division: _______________________________________________________________ Teaching Discipline/Courses:_______________________________________________ Explanation: (Give a brief summary to justify request) Documentation for Alternate Qualifications: 1.______________________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________________________ 4. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________ Academic Dean Date ______________________________________________ _________________ Vice President of Student Learning Date

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FOREIGN CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICES AND HELPFUL WEBSITES

The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (website: www.naces.org) currently includes the following members: Center for Applied Research, Evaluations, & Education, Inc. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 Phone: (714) 237-9272 Fax: (714) 237-9279 email: [email protected] http://www.iescaree.com Education Evaluators International, Inc. 11 South Angell Street #348 Providence, R.I. 02906 Phone: (401) 521-5340 Fax: (401) 437-6474 email: [email protected] http://www.educei.com

Education International, Inc. 29 Denton Road Wellesley, MA 02482 Phone: (781) 235-7425 Fax: (781) 235-6831 email: [email protected] http://www.educationinternational.org

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 Phone: (414) 289-3400 Fax: (414) 289-3411 email: [email protected] http://www.ece.org

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Educational Perspectives, nfp. P.O. Box 618056 Chicago, IL 60661-8056 Phone: (312) 421-9300 Fax: (312) 421-9353 email: [email protected] http://www.edperspective.org

Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. 601 University Avenue, Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone: (916) 921-0790 Fax: (916) 921-0793 email: [email protected] http://www.eres.com e-ValReports 10924 Mukilteo Speedway, #290 Mukilteo, WA 98275 Phone: (425) 349-5199 Fax: (425) 349-3420 email: [email protected] http://www.e-valreports.com

Evaluation Service, Inc. P.O. Box 85 Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 Phone: (845) 223-6455 Fax: (845) 223-6454 email: [email protected] http://www.evaluationservice.net Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc. P.O. Box 400 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Phone: (618) 656-5291 Fax: (618) 656-5292 http://www.facsusa.com

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Foundation for International Services, Inc. 14926 - 35th Avenue West Suite 210 Lynnwood, Washington 98087 Phone: (425) 248-2255 Fax: (425) 248-2262 email: [email protected] http://www.fis-web.com Global Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842-9203 Phone: (512) 528-0908 Fax: (512) 528-9293 email: [email protected] http://www.gceus.com or http://www.gcevaluators.com

Global Services Associates, Inc. 2554 Lincoln Boulevard, # 445 Marina del Rey, CA 90291 Phone: (310) 828-5709 Fax: (310) 828-5709 email: [email protected] http://www.globaleval.org

International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 2465 Denton, Tx 76202-2465 Phone: (940) 383-7498 Fax: (940) 382.4874 email: [email protected] http://www.iacei.net

International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. P.O. Box 8629 Philadelphia, PA 19101-8629 Phone: (215) 222-8454 ext. 510 Fax: (215) 349-0026 email: [email protected] http://icdel.com


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International Education Research Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 Phone: (310) 258-9451 Fax: (310) 342-7086 email: [email protected] http://www.ierf.org Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants 7101 S.W. 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173 Phone: (305) 273-1616 Fax: (305) 273-1338 Fax: (305) 273-1984 (Translations) email: [email protected]://www.jsilny.com SpanTran Educational Services, Inc. 7211 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 205 Houston, TX 77036-3197 Phone: (713) 266-8805 Fax: (713) 789-6022 email: [email protected] http://www.spantran-edu.org World Education Services, Inc. P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087 Phone: (212) 966-6311 Fax: (212) 739-6100 email: [email protected] http://www.wes.org


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Faculty Qualifications by Subject Area

Note: *Qualifications listed herein are intended to establish minimum faculty qualifications. No qualifications should be interpreted to exclude higher level degrees in the listed areas.

Discipline Area Allied Health Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer ALH 102 Bachelor’s degree and certifying credentials in

Physical Therapy Physical Therapy

ALH 118 Associate degree and certifying credentials in health care related field.

Health care related field

ALH 210 Bachelor’s degree and certifying credentials in a qualifying field or evidence of coursework and demonstrated work experience in a qualifying field.


ALH 211 Bachelor’s degree and certifying credentials in a qualifying field or evidence of coursework and demonstrated work experience in a qualifying field.


ALH 212 Bachelor’s degree and certifying credentials in a qualifying field, or evidence of coursework and demonstrated work experience in a qualifying field.


ALH 254 Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related science. Biological Science(s) Discipline Area Anthropology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer ANTH 2150

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in qualifying field

Anthropology

Discipline Area Art Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer ART 101, 102, 103, 161, 181, 182, 183, 184

Master’s degree in Art

ART 104, 105 Master’s degree in Art, preferably with commercial illustration experience

ART 111, 112, 113, 114

Master’s degree in Art with evidence of drawing experience

ART 131, 132, 133

Master’s degree in Art with evidence of professional photographic experience

ART 140 Master’s degree in Art with Industrial Design focus

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ART 141 Master’s degree in Art, preferably with commercial art experience

ART 142, 143, 144, 145

Master’s degree in Art and knowledge of basic computer art programs used in course

ART 151, 152, 162

Master’s degree in Art with evidence of ceramics experience

ART 165, 166, 167

Master’s degree in Art with evidence of video production experience

ART 201, 202, 203

Master’s degree in Art or Art History or Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Art

ART 205, 206 Master’s degree in Art with evidence of web graphics experience

ART 207, 208, 209

Master’s degree in Art with evidence of animation experience

ART 211, 212 Master’s degree in Art with evidence of watercolor experience

ART 221 Master’s degree in Art with evidence of professional experience as an artist; design experience desirable

ART 1030 Master’s degree in a qualifying field; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field

Art, Art History

Discipline Area Astronomy Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer ASTR 1010, 1020 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields with evidence of demonstrated work experience in Astronomy

Physics, Astronomy

Discipline Area Biology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer BIOL Labs: 1110, 1120, 2010, 2020, 2230, 2530

Bachelor’s degree in a Science discipline

BIOL 1110, 1120, 2010*, 2020*, 2230

Master’s degree in a Biological science or DVM, MD, DDS, DO or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields *relevant courses should meet current HAPS (Human Anatomy and Physiology Society) standards for qualifications of faculty)

Anatomy & Physiology Biochemistry Biology Microbiology Physiology Zoology

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BIOL 2015 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Environmental Science, Biological Science, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene

BIOL 2120, 2130 Master’s degree in Biology BIOL 2110 Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester

hours in Biology

BIOL 2530 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Botany, Ecology and Zoology

Discipline Area Business Management Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer BUS 101, 215

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Business, Business Administration, Business Education, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management

BUS 221, 222 Master’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting or Master’s degree in Business or related field with active C.P.A. license

Non-Transfer BUS 100, 111,112, 216, 224, 225, 226, 227, 230, 233, 234, 236, 251, 255, 257, 261, 262, 271, 272, 273, 274, 278, 281, 284

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two or more of the following:

• Documentation of professional certification (national, regional or state)

• Documentation of professional employment

• Documentation of teaching excellence • Documentation of research and

publication • Documentation of relevant additional

coursework beyond Bachelor’s degree equivalent to 18 graduate semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, military, vendor training, etc.

Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, Marketing, Management, Statistics, Business Math, Business Education, Economics, Sales

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Discipline Area Chemistry Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer CHEM Labs: 1010, 1020, 1110, 1120, 2010, 2020

Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline

CHEM 1010, 1020, 1110, 1120

Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry

CHEM 2010 2020

Master’s degree in Chemistry with Graduate coursework in Organic Chemistry

Non-Transfer CHEM 1000 Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline Discipline Area Computer Science Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer CST 105, 108, 109, 117, 135, 137, 142, 143, 156, 161, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 209, 212, 215, 216, 218, 236, 238, 239, 275


Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology,

Non-Transfer CST 103, 220, 221, 237, COLL 1020

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two of the following:

• Professional certifications • Two years professional employment • Teaching excellence awards • Research or publications • Relevant additional coursework beyond

Bachelor’s degree

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology.

Discipline Area Criminal Justice Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer CRJT 101, 105, 110, 111, 112, 201, 210, 211, 213, 214, 221, 231

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or Bachelors degree in a qualifying field with two of the following:

Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Police

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Bachelor’s degree

Administration, Police Science, Police Management

CRJT 111, 112, 221

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields, or a Juris Doctorate or a Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two of the following:


Bachelor’s degree

Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Discipline Area Dental Hygiene Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer DHT 101, 111, 112, 121, 132, 133, 141, 161, 171, 201, 211, 212, 221, 222, 240, 242, 251

Bachelor’s degree and certifying credentials in a qualifying field

General Dentistry, Dental Hygiene

Discipline Area Developmental Studies - Math Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer DSPM 0700, 0800 0850

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field

Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Education, Architecture

Discipline Area Developmental Studies – Reading & Study Skills Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer DSPR 0700, 0800 Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field

English, Reading, English Education or Adult Education

DSPS 0800 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

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Discipline Area Developmental Studies – Writing Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer DSPW 0700, 0800

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field

English, English Education, Literature, Technical Writing

Discipline Area Early Childhood Education Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer ECED 1010, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2080, 2085, 2090, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130, 2140, 2150

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two of the following:


Bachelor’s degree

Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Dynamics, Child & Family Studies

Discipline Area Economics Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer ECO 201, 202 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s

degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field

Economics

Discipline Area Education Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer EDU 101 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s

degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Education, Adult Education, Educational Administration & Supervision, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Leadership

EDU 111, 121, 210, 211, 212, 220, 221, 222, 223, 230, 231, 232, 240

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree in with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Education, Educational Administration & Supervision, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Leadership

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Non-Transfer EDU 100 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Discipline Area Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Fields Non-Transfer (Certificate) EMT 109, 125, 160, 161, 162, 211, 212, 217, 218, 221, 222, 223, 225

Certifying credentials in EMT (EMT-Paramedic and Instructor-Coordinator designation) and coursework in a qualifying field

EMT-Paramedic, Nursing, or related qualifying healthcare field

Discipline Area Engineering Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer ESC 211, 212 Master’s degree in a qualifying field Engineering or Physics ERG 161, 162, 211, 214 ESC 112

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Engineering, Engineering Graphics, Computer Science, Architecture

Non-Transfer ESC 111 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or

Architecture

Discipline Area English Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer ENGL 1010, 1020 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

English, Literature

ENGL 2150, 2190, 2520, 2530


English, Literature

ENG 2311, 2411, 2421, 2450


English, Literature, Technical Writing

ENGL 2040 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Screenwriting, Film Studies

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ENGL 2110, 2120 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

English, Literature, American Literature


English, Literature, British Literature, English Literature


English, Literature, European Literature, Western Literature, World Literature

Discipline Area English Second Language Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer ENGL 1210, 1220, 1230

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with evidence of teaching experience or ESL certification

Foreign Language, Foreign Language Education, Curriculum & Instruction, ESL

Discipline Area Environmental Health Technology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer EHT 120, 130, 201, 210, 211, 215, 225, 230 242

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree in with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two of the following:


Bachelor’s degree

Environmental Health Technology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering

Discipline Area French Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer FREN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020

Master’s degree in French or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in French

Discipline Area Geographic Information Systems Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer

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GIS 101, 105, 110, 210, 211, 220, 230, 250, 251, 290

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field or Bachelor’s degree with two of the following:

• GIS Associate’s degree or Technical certificate

• Two years professional employment • Teaching excellence awards • Research or publications • Relevant additional coursework beyond

Bachelor’s degree

Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geology, Forestry, Earth Science, Geosciences, Urban Studies, Engineering, Planning, Agriculture

Discipline Area Geography Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer GEOG 1040, 1050, 1210, 1220, 2010, 2030


Geography or Geosciences

Discipline Area Geology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer GEOL1040, 1050 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a


Geology, Geosciences, Earth Science

GEOL Labs: 1040, 1050

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field Geology, Geosciences, Earth Science

Discipline Area German Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer GERM 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020

Master’s degree in German or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in German

Discipline Area Health Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer HEA 131, 201, 223, 224, 225, 227, 241


Home Economics, Health, Nutrition, Physical Education, Public Health, Wellness

HEA 221 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields with appropriate CPR and First Aid certification

Home Economics, Health, Nutrition, Physical Education, Public Health, Wellness

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Discipline Area Health Information Technology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer HIT 102, 103, 106, 109, 112, 113, 117, 130, 140, 217, 221, 222, 231, 232, 242, 251, 260

Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Health Information Technology/Medical Records

Health Information Technology/Medical Records or other healthcare field

HIT 107 Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in a health care related field


Discipline Area History Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer HIST 1010, 1020, 1210, 1220, 2010, 2020, 2030


History, Civilization, American Studies, History Education

Discipline Area Humanities Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer HUM 261, 269 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a


Art, English, Literature, Philosophy, Music, Theatre, Religion, Foreign Language(s), Humanities, Dramatic Arts

Discipline Area Interior Design Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer IDT 110 Master’s degree in Interior Design or Master’s

degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design

Discipline Area International and Global Studies Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer INTL 1010 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s

degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any Anthropology, Economics, Geography,

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combination of the qualifying fields History, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Wellness

Discipline Area Journalism Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer JOUR 1110, 2010 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a


Journalism, Communications/Mass Communications, Broadcasting

Discipline Area Law Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer LAW 101, 102, 140, 150, 160, 170, 201, 211, 215, 221, 222, 231, 232, 235, 240, 241, 251, 261, 271, 275, 290

Juris Doctorate degree Law

Discipline Area Management Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Course Prefix Non-Transfer MGT 100, 150, 160, 200, 201, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 225

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree in with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two or more of the following:

• Documentation of professional certification (national, regional or state)

• Documentation of professional employment

• Documentation of teaching excellence • Documentation of research and

publication • Documentation of relevant additional

coursework beyond Bachelor’s degree equivalent to 18 graduate semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, military, vendor training, etc.

Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Management, Sales

Discipline Area Massage Therapy Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field

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Non-Transfer – (Certificate) MAS 100, 105, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 130, 135, 152

Associate degree and certifying credentials in Massage Therapy or evidence of coursework, demonstrated healthcare work experience, and certifying credentials in Massage Therapy.

Discipline Area Mathematics Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer MATH 1130, 1410, 1420, 1530, 1720, 1730, 2050


Mathematics, Statistics

MATH 1630 Master’s degree in Mathematics with coursework in Matrix/Linear Algebra or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours including coursework in Matrix/Linear Algebra

MATH 1830 Master’s degree in Mathematics with coursework including Analysis and/or Advanced Calculus or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours including coursework in Analysis and/or Advanced Calculus

MATH1910, 1920, 2110

Master’s degree in Mathematics with coursework in including Analysis, Differential Equations and/or Advanced Calculus or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours including coursework in Analysis, Differential Equations and/or Advanced Calculus

MATH 2000, 2010

Master’s degree in Mathematics with coursework in Matrix/Linear Algebra

MATH 2120 Master’s degree in Mathematics with coursework in Analysis, Differential Equations and/or Advanced Calculus

MATH 2100 Master’s degree in Mathematics with coursework in Set Theory and Logic, Abstract Algebra, and Matrix Algebra

Non-Transfer MATH 0990, 1030, 1010

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field Mathematics, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Physics, Statistics

Discipline Area Math/Science Seminar Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer

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MSC 261, 262, 1012


Biology, Physics, Engineering, and/or Chemistry

Discipline Area Medical Transcription Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer – (Certificate) MDT 102, 103, 104, 105, 110, 111, 112, 118, 120, 125,

Associate degree and certifying credentials in Medical Transcription or evidence of coursework, demonstrated work experience and certifying credentials in Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription

Discipline Area Military Science Air Force Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer MSAF 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040

Commissioned or Non-commissioned officer in the US Air Force and be assigned to the ROTC detachment at UT Knoxville.

Discipline Area Military Science Army Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer MSAR 1010, 1020, 1030, 2000, 2010, 2020

Commissioned or Non-commissioned officer in the US Army and be assigned to the ROTC detachment at UT Knoxville.

Discipline Area Music Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer MUS 010, 020, 132

Master’s degree in Music with evidence of one or more of the following: performance coursework or evidence of professional experience or teaching experience in music

MUS 131, 140, 200, 230, 231, 240, 1030

Master’s degree in Music

MUS 101, 102, 112, 113, 114, 118, 119, 126, 190, 191, 290, 291

Master’s degree in Music with evidence of one or more of the following: performance coursework or evidence of professional experience or teaching experience in the instrument

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MUS 103, 104, 105, 106, 180, 181, 280, 281

Master’s degree in Music with evidence of performance coursework or evidence of professional experience or teaching experience in the instrument

MUS 108, 170, 171, 270, 271,

Master’s degree in Music with evidence of performance coursework or evidence of professional experience or teaching experience in the instrument

MUS 110, 120, 210, 220

Master’s degree in Music with graduate coursework in Music Theory

MUS 111, 123, 215, 222

Master’s degree in Music with graduate coursework in Ear Training

MUS 115, 116 Master’s degree in a qualifying field with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of Private Instrumental Lessons, Instrumental Techniques, Instrumental Pedagogy, Conducting, Concert Band or Instrumental Ensembles

Music, Music Education

MUS 117 Master’s degree in a qualifying field with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of Jazz Theory, Jazz Performance, Jazz Private Lessons, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Pedagogy, Jazz History, Jazz Arranging, Improvisation or Conducting


MUS 182, 183, 192, 193, 194, 195, 282, 283, 292, 293, 294, 295

Master’s degree in Music with evidence of one or more of the following: performance coursework or evidence of professional experience or teaching experience in the applicable instrument

MUS 213, 214 Master’s degree in Music with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of Digital Music, Music Software Specialization, Sequencing, MIDI, Composition, Songwriting, Recording Techniques, Instrumentation, Orchestration, Electronic Music, Sound Synthesis, Music Engineering, 20th Century Music History or 20th Century Music Theory

MUS 250 Master’s degree in a qualifying field with evidence of either Choral Conducting coursework or Choral Conducting experience


Discipline Area Nursing Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer NSG 105, 107, 109, 118, 126, 210, 212, 215, 291

Master’s degree in Nursing. Active Tennessee RN license. Educational specialization and/or experience in area of teaching assignment.

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NSG Clinicals Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and sufficient clinical experience in area of teaching assignment. Active Tennessee RN license and CPR for Healthcare Provider certification.

Discipline Area Occupational Therapy Assistant Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer OTA 102, 104, 107, 110, 115, 117, 124, 209, 210, 212, 213, 216, 217, 221, 226

Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or related healthcare field

Discipline Area Opticianry Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer OPT 101, 110, 120, 123, 130, 140, 143, 210, 220, 230, 260, 270, 280

Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Opticianry

Opticianry or related ophthalmic field

Discipline Area Office Administration Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer OAD 100, 101, 102, 105, 201, 203, 204, 205, 211, 250

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields, or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field with two of the following:


Bachelor’s degree

Business Education, Business, Office Systems, Office Administration

Discipline Area Pharmacy Technology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer –(Certificate)

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PHAR 1010, 1020, 1030, 1050, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1210, 1220, 1230

Associate degree in any discipline and certifying credentials in Pharmacy Technician

Discipline Area Philosophy Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer PHIL 111, 121, 130, 201, 231, 1030


Ethics, Logic, Religious Studies, Philosophy

Discipline Area Physical Education Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer PHED 1380, 1390, 1400, 1410, 1420, 1750

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Physical education, recreation, health, wellness, fitness, public health, exercise science and athletic training

PHED 1060, 1070, 1080, 1090, 1170, 1180,1090, 1100, 1120, 1130, 1170, 1180, 1210, 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350, 1390, 1450, 1560, 2050, 2060, 2310, 2510, 2550

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in individual/group sports activities to include a minimum of 2 years in an instructional capacity and/or appropriate Certifications for the activity.

Physical education, recreation, health, wellness, fitness, public health, exercise science and athletic training

Discipline Area Physical Therapist Assistant Transfer Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer PTA 121, 141, 151, 214, 235, 236, 238, 239, 244, 256, 257

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or related qualifying field

Discipline Area Physics Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer

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PHYS 2010, 2020, 2110, 2120 LABS

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field Physics, Engineering

PHYS 2010, 2020, 2110, 2120


Physics, Engineering

Discipline Area Political Science Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer POL 101

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or a Juris Doctorate degree

Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Urban Studies, Urban Education, Community Affairs

POL 102 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields

Political Science, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Urban Education, Community Affairs

Discipline Area Polysomnography Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer-(Certificate)

PSG 101, 104, 111, 116, 120, 125

Associate degree and certifying credentials in a qualifying field or evidence of coursework, demonstrated work experience and certifying credentials in a qualifying field

Polysomnography, Respiratory Therapy or related qualifying field

PSG 107 Associate degree and certifying credentials in a qualifying field or evidence of coursework, demonstrated work experience and certifying credentials in a qualifying field

Polysomnography, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, or related qualifying field

Discipline Area Psychology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer PSY 110, 205, 210, 213, 220

Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field.

Psychology, Clinical Psychology

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Discipline Area Radiologic Technology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer RDT 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 110, 113, 114, 122, 130, 203, 206, 207, 209, 210, 212, 215, 216, 222, 225, 226

Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology or related qualifying field

CIT 101, 110, 120, 150

Certifying credentials in Radiologic Technology

CTR 110, 112, 210, 212, 214

Certifying credentials in Radiologic Technology

MAM 110, 120 Certifying credentials in Radiologic Technology MRI 111 Certifying credentials in Radiologic Technology Discipline Area Respiratory Therapy Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer RTT 121 Bachelor’s degree in Biology or an Associate

degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field

RTT 122, 123, 131, 132, 220, 230, 231, 235, 245, 260, 261

Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field

Discipline Area Service Learning Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer SERV 1010 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Any academic area Discipline Area Social Science Seminar Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non-Transfer

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SSC 102, 120, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 221, 223, 230, 270


Sociology, Anthropology, History, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Counseling, Economics, Geography, Urban Studies, Public Health or related qualifying field

Discipline Area Sociology Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer SOC 201, 202 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s

degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field.

Sociology or equivalent courses in Anthropology

SOC 211, 212 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field

Anthropology or equivalent courses in Sociology

Discipline Area Spanish Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020


Spanish, Spanish Literature

Discipline Area Speech Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer SPCH 201, 221 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or a

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field

Communications, Oratory, Speech

Discipline Area Theatre Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer THEA 110, 111, 231, 232, 233, 234, 1030, 2510, 2520, 2530, 2540, 2550, 2560


Theatre, Dramatic Art

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THEA 115* Master’s degree in a qualify field with graduate coursework in Costuming or professional experience in Costuming


THEA 117* Master’s degree in a qualify field with graduate coursework in Lighting Design or professional experience in Lighting Design


THEA 119* Master’s degree in a qualify field with graduate coursework in Scenic Design or professional experience in Scenic Design


THEA 235* Master’s degree in a qualifying field with Technical Theatre experience


THEA 236* Master’s degree in a qualifying field with coursework in Media Production or professional Media Production experience

Film Studies, Media Production, Drama, Cinematography, Broadcasting, Screenwriting

(THEA 112, 261, 262, 263, 264)

Master’s degree in Dance or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Dance

*The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) recognizes that a theatre program can benefit from the presence of some faculty whose qualifications rest on the skills developed by substantial professional experience. These individuals may hold degrees other than the Master’s or no academic degree at all. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are offered on an occasional basis and, after careful portfolio review, the college may, in special circumstances, make adjunct appointments to individuals with primarily professional experience as qualification to teach these courses. Discipline Area Ultrasound Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Non Transfer ULT 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 161, 170, 180, 190, 200

Associate degree in a qualifying field and certifying credentials in Ultrasound or evidence of coursework, demonstrated work experience and certifying credentials in Ultrasound

Diagnostic Medical, Sonography (Ultrasound), Radiologic Technology, or related health field

Discipline Area Wellness Course Prefix Minimum Requirements Qualifying Field Transfer WELL 1010 Master’s degree in a qualifying field or Master’s

degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a qualifying field.

Wellness, Health, Public Health, Fitness, exercise science and athletic training

Questions concerning this manual should be addressed to the Vice President for Student Learning.

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