Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide January 2015 Table of Contents Credentialing Guidelines Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 3 Credentialing Requirements Organized by School ...................................................................................................... 5 School of Arts and Sciences .............................................................................................................................. 5 School of Education ........................................................................................................................................ 43 School of Nursing ............................................................................................................................................46 Sample Justification Memo .......................................................................................................................................49 Terminal Degree by Academic Program and/or Discipline ....................................................................................... 52
Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 Office of the Provost Credentialing Guidelines Procedures This guide serves as a reference to hire faculty at Gordon State College in accordance with state and federal law, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (BOR) regulations and policies, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) faculty credentials guidelines, and guidelines in place by federally recognized, discipline specific accrediting bodies. Deans and Department Heads will review qualifications annually to ensure this document is up to date concerning programs and courses offered at Gordon State College and changes in BOR and SACSCOC policies and guidelines. (See Gordon State College Hiring Guide for additional information.) Determining Faculty Credentials Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia The Board of Regents policy (http://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/policy/C245/#p8.3.1_faculty_employment) 8.3.1, Recruitment and Appointment, states that “each institution shall publish comprehensive, clearly stated written policies and procedures for the recruitment and appointment of faculty members. These policies and procedures shall conform to guidelines promulgated by the USG chief academic officer.” 8.3.1.2, Minimum Qualifications for Employment, states “minimum employment qualifications for all institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: 1.
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Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ requirements for institutional accreditation; Evidence of ability as a teacher; Evidence of ability and activity as a scholar in all other aspects of duties assigned; Successful experience (this must necessarily be waived in the case of those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and 5. Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.” Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges SACSCOC (http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/faculty%20credentials.pdf) requires institutions to justify and document qualifications for each faculty member and is stated in Comprehensive Standard 3.7.1 as follows: Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 3
Office of the Provost “The institution employs competent faculty members qualified to accomplish the mission and goals of the institution. When determining acceptable qualifications of its faculty, an institution gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. The institution also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. For all cases, the institution is responsible for justifying and documenting the qualifications of its faculty.” SACSCOC also provides the following credential guidelines which apply to Gordon State College: 1. “Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline). 2. Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline). 3. Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. 4. Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in the teaching discipline). “ To document compliance with SACSCOC each department head, coordinator, or dean must make a clear and compelling case to support a faculty hire using appropriate supporting documentation when necessary. Faculty Teaching as Part of Collaborative Agreements with USG Schools For administrative and credentialing purposes, Gordon State College carries faculty teaching as part of collaborative agreements as unpaid, part‐
time adjuncts. Original copies of transcripts are on file at the faculty member’s home institution and copies should be available upon request. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 4
Office of the Provost Credentialing Requirements Organized by School See CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/default.aspx?y=55 School of Arts and Sciences Accounting (CIP Code:52.0301)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ACCT Master’s Degree in Accounting or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
52.0301) Accounting.
52.0302) Accounting
Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
52.0303) Auditing.
52.0304) Accounting and Finance.
52.0305) Accounting and
Business/Management.
52.0399) Accounting and Related
Services, Other.
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Office of the Provost Anthropology (CIP Code: 45.0201)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ANTH Master’s Degree in Anthropology or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
45.0201) Anthropology.
45.0202) Physical and Biological
Anthropology.
45.0203) Medical Anthropology.
45.0204) Cultural Anthropology.
45.0299) Anthropology, Other.
45.11 Sociology 45.13 Sociology and Anthropology
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Office of the Provost Art (CIP Code:50.0701) Course Prefix ARTS Minimum Academic Requirements
Master’s Degree in Art or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
50.0701) Art/Art Studies, General.
50.0702) Fine/Studio Arts, General.
50.0703) Art History, Criticism and
Conservation.
50.0705) Drawing.
50.0706) Intermedia/Multimedia.
50.0708) Painting.
50.0709) Sculpture.
50.0710) Printmaking.
50.0711) Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
50.0712) Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
50.0713) Metal and Jewelry Arts.
50.0799) Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
50.0499) Design and Applied Arts, Other.
50.0605) Photography.
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Office of the Provost Astronomy (CIP Code: 40.0201)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ASTR Master’s Degree in Astronomy or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
40.0201)
40.0202)
40.0203)
Science.
40.0299)
Other.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Planetary Astronomy and
Astronomy and Astrophysics,
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Office of the Provost Biology (CIP Code: 26.0101) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
BIOL Master’s Degree in Biology or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
26.0101) Biology/Biological Sciences,
General.
26.0102) Biomedical Sciences, General.
26.0202) Biochemistry.
26.0301) Botany/Plant Biology.
26.0305) Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
26.0307) Plant Physiology.
26.0401) Cell/Cellular Biology and
Histology.
26.0403) Anatomy.
26.0502) Microbiology, General.
26.0701) Zoology/Animal Biology.
26.0702) Entomology.
26.0707) Animal Physiology.
26.0708) Animal Behavior and Ethology.
26.0709) Wildlife Biology.
26.0799) Zoology/Animal Biology, Other.
26.0801) Genetics, General.
26.0901) Physiology, General.
26.1301) Ecology
26.9999) Biological and Biomedical
Sciences, Other.
13.1322) Biology Teacher Education.
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Office of the Provost Business (CIP Code: 52.0101) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
BUSA Master’s Degree in Business, Master’s Degree in Management, Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
52.01) Business/Commerce, General.
52.02) Business Administration,
Management and Operations.
52.03) Accounting and Related Services.
52.05) Business/Corporate
Communications.
52.06) Business/Managerial Economics.
52.07) Entrepreneurial and Small Business
Operations.
52.08) Finance and Financial Management
Services.
52.09) Hospitality
Administration/Management.
52.10) Human Resources Management
and Services.
52.11) International Business.
52.12) Management Information Systems
and Services.
52.13) Management Sciences and
Quantitative Methods.
52.14) Marketing.
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Office of the Provost Chemistry (CIP Code: 40.0501) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
CHEM Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
40.0501)
40.0502)
40.0503)
40.0504)
40.0506)
40.0507)
40.0508)
40.0509)
40.0510)
40.0511)
40.0599)
Chemistry, General.
Analytical Chemistry.
Inorganic Chemistry.
Organic Chemistry.
Physical Chemistry.
Polymer Chemistry.
Chemical Physics.
Environmental Chemistry.
Forensic Chemistry.
Theoretical Chemistry.
Chemistry, Other.
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Office of the Provost Colloquia (CIP Code:30.0000) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
COLQ A Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
09.XXXX) Communication, Journalism, and
Related Programs
11.XXXX) Computer and Information
Sciences and Support Services
13.XXXX) Education
16.XXXX) Foreign Languages, Literatures,
and Linguistics
23.XXXX) English Language and
Literature/Letters
24.XXXX) Liberal Arts and Sciences,
General Studies and Humanities
25.XXXX) Library Science
26.XXX) Biological and Biomedical
Sciences
27.XXXX) Mathematics and Statistics
31.XXXX) Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and
Fitness St6udies
38.XXXX) Philosophy
24.0103) Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
24.0199) Liberal Arts and Sciences,
General Studies and Humanities, Other.
38.01XX) Philosophy 40.XXXX) Physical Sciences Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 12
Office of the Provost 42.XXXX) Psychology
43.01XX) Criminal Justice and Corrections 44.0000) Human Services, General 44.07XX) Social Work 45.XXXX) Social Sciences 50.XXXX) Visual and Performing Arts 52.XXX) Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 54.XXXX) History
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Office of the Provost Communication (CIP Code: 9.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
COMM Master’s Degree in Communication or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
09.0100) Communication, General.
09.0101) Speech Communication and
Rhetoric.
09.0102) Mass Communication/Media
Studies.
09.0199) Communication and Media
Studies, Other.
09.0401) Journalism.
23.1304) Rhetoric and Composition.
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Office of the Provost Computer Science (CIP Code:11.0701)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements Qualifying Fields
11.0701) Computer Science.
CSCI Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a Master’s Degree with 14.0901)ComputerEngineering,General. at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 15
Office of the Provost Criminal Justice (CIP Code: 43.0104)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
CRJU Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
43.0103)CriminalJustice/LawEnforcement
Administration.
43.0104)CriminalJustice/SafetyStudies.
43.0106)ForensicScienceandTechnology.
43.0107)CriminalJustice/PoliceScience.
43.0109)SecurityandLossPrevention
Services.
43.0110)JuvenileCorrections.
43.0111)CriminalisticsandCriminalScience.
43.0112)SecuritiesServices
Administration/Management.
43.0113)CorrectionsAdministration.
43.0114)LawEnforcementInvestigationand
Interviewing.
43.0115)LawEnforcementRecord‐‐‐Keeping
andEvidenceManagement.
43.0116)Cyber/ComputerForensicsand
Counterterrorism.
43.0117)FinancialForensicsandFraud
Investigation.
42.2812)ForensicPsychology
45.401) Criminology
22.0101)Law
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Office of the Provost Economics (CIP Code: 45.0601)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ECON Master’s Degree in Economics or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
45.0601) Economics, General.
45.0602) Applied Economics.
45.0603) Econometrics and Quantitative
Economics.
45.0604) Development Economics and
International Development.
45.0605) International Economics.
45.0699) Economics, Other.
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Office of the Provost English/English Support (CIP Code: 23.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ENGL Master’s Degree in English or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
23.0101) English Language and Literature, General. 23.1301 Writing, General 23.1302 Creative Writing 23.1303 Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 23.1304) Rhetoric and Composition. 23.1399 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other 23.14) Literature. 23.9999) English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 18
Office of the Provost English Foundations (CIP Code:32.0108)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ENGL (Learning Bachelor’s Degree in English or a Support) Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
32.0108) Developmental /Remedial English
23.0101) English Language and Literature, General. 23.1304) Rhetoric and Composition. 23.14) Literature. 23.9999) English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. 13.1401) Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 19
Office of the Provost French (CIP Code:16.0901) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
FREN Master’s Degree in French or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
16.0900) Romance Languages,
Literatures, and Linguistics, General. 16.0901) French Language and Literature. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 20
Office of the Provost Geology (CIP Code: 40.0601) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
GEOL Master’s Degree in Geology or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
40.0601) Geology/Earth Science, General.
40.0699) Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 21
Office of the Provost Gordon First Year Experience (CIP Code:32.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
GFYE Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree. Qualifying Fields
32.0101) Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education, General Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 22
Office of the Provost History (CIP Code: 54.0101) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
HIST Master’s Degree in History or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
54.0101) History, General
54.0102) American History (United States) 54.0103) European History 54.0199) History, Other Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 23
Office of the Provost Human Services (CIP Code: 44.0000)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
HUSV Master’s Degree in Human Services or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 Qualifying Fields
42.XX) Psychology
44.XX) Public Administration And Social Service Professions 45.00) Social Sciences, General 45.02) Anthropology. 45.04) Criminology. 45.05) Demography and Population Studies. 45.09) International Relations and National Security Studies. 45.10) Political Science and Government. 45.11) Sociology. 45.12) Urban Studies/Affairs. 45.13) Sociology and Anthropology. 45.14) Rural Sociology. 45.99) Social Sciences, Other. 19.0701) Human Development and Family Studies, General. 19.0702) Adult Development and Aging. 19.0704) Family Systems. 19.0706) Child Development. 19.0707) Family and Community Services. 51.1508) Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. 52.1003) Organizational Behavior Studies 13.0410) Urban Education and Leadership 24
Office of the Provost Humanities (CIP Code: 24.0103)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
HUMN Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
24.XX) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. 23.XX) English Language and Literature/Letters. 54.XX) History 38.XX) Philosophy and Religious Studies 50.0703) Art History, Criticism and Conservation 50.0901) Music, General 50.0902) Music History, Literature, and Theory 50.0501) Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. 50.0505) Theatre Literature, History and Criticism. 09.01) Communication and Media Studies. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 25
Office of the Provost Information Technology (CIP Code: 52.1201)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ITEC Master’s Degree in Computer and Information Sciences or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
11.0101) Computer and Information Science
11.0701) Computer Science. 52.XXXX) Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 26
Office of the Provost Integrated Science with a Lab (CIP Code: 30.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ISCI Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
30.0101) Biological and Physical Sciences
40.XX) Physical Sciences 26.XX) Biological and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 27
Office of the Provost Life/Earth Science (CIP Code: 26.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ISCI Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
26.XX) Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Office of the Provost Physical Science (CIP Code: 40.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
ISCI Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
40.XX) Physical Sciences
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Office of the Provost Management (CIP Code: 52.0201)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
MGNT (Management & Bachelor’s Degree in Management Administration) and Administration or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
52.01) Business/Commerce, General.
52.02) Business Administration, Management and Operations. 52.03) Accounting and Related Services. 52.05) Business/Corporate Communications. 52.06) Business/Managerial Economics. 52.07) Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. 52.08) Finance and Financial Management Services. 52.09) Hospitality Administration/Management. 52.10) Human Resources Management and Services. 52.11) International Business. 52.12) Management Information Systems and Services. 52.13) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. 52.14) Marketing. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 30
Office of the Provost Mathematics (CIP Code: 32.0104)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
MATH (Learning Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics
Support) or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
32.0104) Development/Remedial Mathematics
27.01) Mathematics General 27.03) Applied Mathematics. 27.05) Statistics. 27.99) Mathematics and Statistics, Other. 14.XXXX) Engineering 13.1311) Mathematics Teacher Education. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 31
Office of the Provost Mathematics (CIP Code: 27.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
MATH Master’s Degree in Mathematics or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
27.01) Mathematics General
27.03) Applied Mathematics. 27.05) Statistics. 27.99) Mathematics and Statistics, Other. 14.XXXX) Engineering 13.1311) Mathematics Teacher Education. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 32
Office of the Provost Music (CIP Code: 50.0901) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
MUSC Master’s Degree in Music or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
50.0901) Music, General.
50.0902) Music History, Literature, and
Theory.
50.0903) Music Performance, General.
50.0904) Music Theory and Composition.
50.0905) Musicology and
Ethnomusicology.
50.0906) Conducting.
50.0907) Keyboard Instruments.
50.0908) Voice and Opera.
50.0910) Jazz/Jazz Studies.
50.0911) Stringed Instruments.
50.0912) Music Pedagogy.
50.0913) Music Technology.
50.0914) Brass Instruments.
50.0915) Woodwind Instruments.
50.0916) Percussion Instruments.
50.0999) Music, Other.
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Office of the Provost Philosophy (CIP Code: 38.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
PHIL Master’s Degree in Philosophy or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
38.0101) Philosophy.
38.0102) Logic. 38.0103) Ethics. 38.0104) Applied and Professional Ethics. 38.0199) Philosophy, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 34
Office of the Provost Physical Science (CIP Code:40.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
PHSC Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
13.1316) Science Teacher Education
40.XX) Physical Sciences 26.XX) Biological and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 35
Office of the Provost Physics (CIP Code: 40.0801) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
PHYS Master’s Degree in Physics or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
40.0801) Physics, General.
40.0802) Atomic/Molecular Physics. 40.0804) Elementary Particle Physics. 40.0805) Plasma and High‐Temperature Physics. 40.0806) Nuclear Physics. 40.0807) Optics/Optical Sciences. 14.1003) Laser and Optical Engineering. 14.1201) Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 14.2301) Nuclear Engineering 40.0808) Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. 40.0899) Physics, Other. 40.0202) Astrophysics Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 36
Office of the Provost Political Science (CIP Code:45.1099)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
POLS Master’s Degree in Political Science or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
45.1001) Political Science and
Government, General. 45.1002) American Government and Politics (United States). 45.1003) Canadian Government and Politics. 45.1004) Political Economy. 45.1099) Political Science and Government, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 37
Office of the Provost Psychology (CIP Code:42.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
PSYC Master’s Degree in Psychology or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
42.XXXX) Psychology
13.11) Student Counseling and Personnel Services. 19.0701) Human Development and Family Studies, General. 19.0702) Adult Development and Aging. 19.0704) Family Systems. 19.0706) Child Development. 19.0707) Family and Community Services. 30.1701) Behavioral Sciences. 30.1001) Biopsychology. 44.07) Social Work 51.15) Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 38
Office of the Provost Sociology (CIP Code: 45.1101) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
SOCI Master’s Degree in Sociology or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
45.1101) Sociology.
45.1201) Urban Studies/Affairs. 45.13) Sociology and Anthropology. 45.1301) Sociology and Anthropology. 45.0201) Anthropology. 45.1401) Rural Sociology. 45.9999) Social Sciences, Other 19.0701) Human Development and Family Studies, General. 19.0702) Adult Development and Aging. 19.0704) Family Systems. 19.0706) Child Development. 19.0707) Family and Community Services. 44.07) Social Work Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 39
Office of the Provost Spanish (CIP Code:16.0905) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
SPAN Master’s Degree in Spanish or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
16.0900) Romance Languages,
Literatures, and Linguistics, General. 16.0904) Portuguese Language and Literature. 16.0905) Spanish Language and Literature. 16.0908) Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. 16.0999) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 40
Office of the Provost Students Taking Academic Responsibility (CIP Code:32.0101)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
STAR Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 Qualifying Fields
32.0101) Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education, General 41
Office of the Provost Theatre (Drama) (CIP Code:50.0501)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
THEA Master’s Degree in Theatre or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
50.0501) Drama and Dramatics/Theatre
Arts, General. 50.0502) Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. 50.0504) Playwriting and Screenwriting. 50.0505) Theatre Literature, History and Criticism. 50.0506) Acting. 50.0507) Directing and Theatrical Production. 50.0509) Musical Theatre. 50.0510) Costume Design. 50.0599) Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 42
Office of the Provost School of Education Education (CIP Code:13.0101) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
EDUC Master’s Degree in Education or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
13.0101) Education, General.
13.1401) Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. 13.1001) Special Education and Teaching, General. 13.0301) Curriculum and Instruction. 13.1202) Elementary Education and Teaching. 13.1203) Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. 13.1205) Secondary Education and Teaching. 13.1299) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. 13.9999) Education, Other. 13.1399) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 43
Office of the Provost Physical Education (CIP Code: 31.0501)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
PHED Master’s Degree in Physical Education or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. Qualifying Fields
31.0501) Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General. 31.0505) Kinesiology and Exercise Science. 31.0507) Physical Fitness Technician. 31.0508) Sports Studies. 31.0599) Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 44
Office of the Provost Physical Education (Activity Courses) (CIP Code: 3l.0599)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
PHED Associate’s Degree and experience in the fitness activity Qualifying Fields
31.0501) Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General 31.0507) Physical Fitness Technician 31.0599) Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 45
Office of the Provost School of Nursing & Health Sciences Health Services & Informatics Administration (CIP Code:51.2211)
Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements Qualifying Fields
HSIA Master’s Degree in Health Services 51.2211) Health Services Administration
Administration or at least 18 51.0000)Health Services/Allied Health/Health Graduate Semester hours (27 Sciences, General quarter hours) in any combination 51.2706)Medical Informatics of the qualifying field. 51.38XX)Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 46
Office of the Provost Nursing (CIP Code: 51.3801) Course Prefix Minimum Academic Requirements
NURS Master’s Degree in Nursing or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field. As stated in Standard 2 of the ACEN 2013 Standards and Criteria for Associate Degree: Part‐time faculty hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing; a minimum of 50% of the part‐time faculty also hold a graduate degree with a major in nursing. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 Qualifying Fields
51.3801) Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
51.3802) Nursing Administration. 51.3803) Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. 51.3804) Nurse Anesthetist. 51.3805) Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. 51.3806) Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing. 51.3807) Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery. 51.3808) Nursing Science. 51.3809) Pediatric Nurse/Nursing. 51.3810) Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. 51.3811) Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing. 51.3812) Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing. 51.3813) Clinical Nurse Specialist. 51.3814) Critical Care Nursing. 51.3815) Occupational and Environmental Health
Nursing. 51.3816) Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing. 51.3817) Nursing Education. 51.3818) Nursing Practice. 51.3819) Palliative Care Nursing. 47
Office of the Provost 51.3820) Clinical Nurse Leader.
51.3821) Geriatric Nurse/Nursing. 51.3822) Women's Health Nurse/Nursing. 51.3899) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 48
Office of the Provost Justification Memo for Faculty To: _________________________, Provost/ VPAA From: __________________________ Subject: Letter of Justification of Qualifications Date: _______________ When determining acceptable qualifications of its faculty, Gordon State College gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. Although lacking 18 graduate hours in _________________, ___________________ has additional qualifications in this area. Graduate semester hours in qualifying fields and/or additional qualifications are listed on the “Transcript Review and Justification Sheet.” Signature _________________________ *Original letter and supporting documents are located in the personnel employment folder in the Human Resources Office. Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 49
Office of the Provost Transcript Review and Justification Sheet Name: Discipline: Supporting Graduate Coursework in Discipline (See GSC Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide) Graduate courses taken at course number
course title and description Credit hours (5 Quarter hours equal 3.33 Semester hours)
TOTAL CREDITS IN QUALIFYING GRADUATE COURSES
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Office of the Provost Additional Qualifications List of Additional Qualifications
Research and Publications Professional Licensure of Certification Special Training Related Work Experience Documented Teaching Excellence in the Discipline Honors, Awards or Special Recognition Other Competencies or Achievements School Dean __________________________________ Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 51
Office of the Provost Terminal Degrees by Academic Program and/or Discipline Accounting
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinAccounting
DBA,Ph.D.inAccounting
Ph.D.inAccountingandBusiness/Management
Ph.D.inFinance
J.D.‐CoursesinBusinessLaw
Art
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinArt
MFAinFineArts/StudioArts/VisualArts/Photography/GraphicDesign/VisualCommunication(alsothosedegree
programsthatspecifytheparticularfield,suchasCeramics,Painting,Sculpture)
MFAComputerArts
Ph.D.inHistorywithemphasisinartforcoursesrelatedtoarthistory
Astronomy
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinAstronomy
Ph.D.inPhysics
Ph.D.inAstronomy
Ph.D.inAstrophysics
Ph.D.inPlanetaryAstronomyandScience
Biology
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinBiology
Ph.D.inBiology/BiologicalSciences/IntegrativeBiology
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inBiologyEducation
Ph.D.indisciplinesrelevanttocoursebeingtaughtthatarewithinBiologicalSciences(Anatomy,BiomedicalScience,
Botany,Neuroscience,EarthScience,Ecology,EnvironmentalStudies,Forensics,Genetics,Oceanography,Physiology,
Microbiology,Zoology,Cell&MolecularBiology,DevelopmentalBiology)
D.V.M.
M.D.
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Office of the Provost Biology (with Secondary Certification)
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinBiology(withSecondaryCertification).
Ph.D.inBiology
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inBiologyEducation
Business – General
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinBusiness
DBA,Ph.D.inBusiness
DBA,Ph.D.inAccounting
DBA,Ph.D.inBusiness/CorporateCommunications
DBA,Ph.D.inBusiness/ManagerialEconomics
DBA,Ph.D.inBusinessAdministrationandManagement
DBA,Ph.D.inInternationalBusiness
DBA,Ph.D.inPublicManagement/Administration
DBA,Ph.D.inMarketingorBusinessAdministration
Ph.D.inCommunication/Advertising
Ph.D.inHospitalityAdministration/Management
Ph.D.inHumanResourcesManagementandServices,HumanResourcesDevelopment
Ph.D.inManagementInformationSystemsandServices
DBA,Ph.D.inManagement
DBA,Ph.D.inMarketing
DBA,Ph.D.inEconomics
Ph.D.inFinance
Ph.D.inRiskManagementorInsurance
J.D.–Coursesinbusinesslaw
Chemistry
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinChemistry
Ph.D.inChemistry/Biochemistry
Ph.D.indisciplinesrelevanttosubjectmatterbeingtaught(AnalyticChemistry,InorganicChemistry,Organic
Chemistry,PhysicalTheoreticalChemistry,TheoreticalChemistry,Pharmacology)
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Office of the Provost Communication
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinCommunicationandMediaStudies
Ph.D.Communication,Journalismorrelatedprogram
Ph.D./MFAFilm/Video
Ph.D.CinemaandMediaStudies
Ph.D.MassCommunication
Ph.D.RhetoricandCommunication
Ph.D.CommunicationStudies
Ph.D.Telecommunications
Ph.D.FilmStudies
MFACinemaProduction
MFAComputerArtsandAnimation
MFAinFineArtsorStudioArtforcoursesrelatedtoart
MFAFilmandDigitalMedia
MFAComputerArts
Computer Science
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinComputerScience
Ph.D.inComputerandInformationSciences
Ph.D.inElectrical,ElectronicsandCommunicationsEngineering
Ph.D.inComputerEngineering
Ph.D.inComputerSciences
Ph.D.inSoftwareTheories
Ph.D.inSystemsEngineering
Ph.D.inMathematicsforcoursesrelatedtocomputersciencesuchasdatabases,algorithms,programminglanguages,
computersciencetheory
Ph.D.inStatisticsforcoursesrelatedtocomputerscienceincludingsoftwareengineering,performancemodeling,
performanceevaluation,probabilityandstatistics
Criminal Justice
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinCriminalJustice
Ph.D.inCriminology
Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 54
Office of the Provost Ph.D.inCriminalJustice
J.D.–CoursesinLaw
Ph.D.inSociologywithCriminalJusticeorCriminologyconcentration
Economics
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinEconomics
Ph.D.Economics
Ph.D.BusinessandManagerialEconomics
English
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinEnglish
Ph.D.inEnglish,orrelateddisciplinaryorinterdisciplinaryfield(Rhetoric,Composition,CreativeWriting,Comparative
Literature)
MFAinCreativeWriting/Composition
Ph.D.inLinguisticswithemphasisinEnglish
Ph.D.inWomen’sStudies,GenderStudies,African‐American/BlackStudies,EthnicStudies,Gay/LesbianStudies,or
FolkloreStudiesforLiteratureCoursesrelatedtoRace,Ethnicity,andCulture.
English (with Secondary Certification)
Ph.D.inEnglish,orrelateddisciplinaryorinterdisciplinaryfield(Rhetoric,Composition,CreativeWriting,Comparative
Literature)
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inSecondaryEnglishEducationforcoursesrelatedtoteachingEnglishandintroductoryEnglishcourses
French
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinFrench
Ph.D.French
Ph.D.LinguisticswithemphasisinFrench
DML,DPhil,Ph.D.FrenchLanguage/Literature,ModernLanguage(withFrenchspecialization),
Health
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinHealthandFitnessManagement
Ph.D.HealthandFitnessManagement
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Office of the Provost Ph.D.ExercisePhysiology
Ph.D.KinesiologyandExerciseScience
Ph.D.,Ed.D.Health/PhysicalEducation
Ph.D.,Ed.D.HealthScience
History
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinHistory
Ph.D.inHistory
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inHistoryEducation
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inSocialStudiesEducationforcoursesinintroductoryhistorycoursesandresearchmethods
History (with Secondary Certification)
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinHistory(withSecondaryEducation)
Ph.D.inHistory
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inHistoryEducation
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inSocialStudiesEducationforcoursesrelatedtoteachinghistoryandintroductoryhistorycourses
Information Technology
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinInformationTechnology
DBA,Ph.D.ManagementInformationSystems,ComputerScience,Management,IndustrialEngineering
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inInstructionalSystems/Designforcoursesrelatedtowebdevelopment,professionaldevelopment,
foundations,projectmanagement,humancomputerinteraction,e‐Commerce,andMSOfficeapplications
Mathematics
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinMathematics
Ph.D.MathematicsorStatistics
Ed.D.,Ph.D.SecondaryMathematicsEducation
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inCurriculum&Instructionwithanemphasisonmathematics
Mathematics (with Secondary Certification)
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinMathematics(withSecondaryCertification)
Ed.D.,Ph.D.SecondaryMathematicsEducation
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Office of the Provost Ed.D.,Ph.D.inCurriculum&Instructionwithanemphasisonmathematics
Ph.D.MathematicsorStatisticswithemphasisoneducation
Middle Level Education
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinMiddleLevelEducation
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inEducationordiscipline‐specificfieldofeducation
Music
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinMusic
DMA,DOA,DOM,Ph.D.inMusicforallHistory,Literature,Theory,PedagogyandCompositiondisciplines
Ed.D,Ph.D.inMusicTeacherEducation
MFA,MMinMusicforallPerformanceandArtsManagementdisciplines
Nursing
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinNursing
Ph.D.inNursing
DNPDoctorinNursingPractice
DNSorDNScDoctorofNursingScience
NDDoctorofNursing
Philosophy
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinPhilosophy
Ph.D.PhilosophyorClassics
Physics
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinPhysics
Ph.D.inPhysics(includesatomic/molecular,elementaryparticle,plasmaandhigh‐temperature,nuclear,condensed
matterandmaterials)
Ph.D.inAstrophysics
Ph.D.inEngineeringPhysics/AppliedPhysics,NuclearEngineering
Political Science
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinPhilosophy
Ph.D.PoliticalScience/Government/ComparativePolitical/InternationalAffairs/PublicAdministration
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Office of the Provost J.D.–coursesinpolitics,governmentorgovernmentaffairs
Psychology and Human Services
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinPsychologyandHumanServices
Ph.D.,Psy.D.Psychology
Ph.D.,Psy.D.ClinicalPsychology
Ph.D.RehabilitationPsychology
Ph.D.,Ed.D.CounselorEducationforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,counseling,andintroductorypsychology
Ph.D.,Ed.D.CounselorEducation/SchoolCounselingandGuidanceServicesforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,
counseling,andintroductorypsychology
Ph.D.,Ed.D.Counselingforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,counseling,andintroductorypsychology
Ph.D.,Psy.D.CounselingPsychologyforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,counseling,andintroductorypsychology
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inEducationalPsychologyforcoursesrelatedtoprofessionaldevelopment,humanservices,counseling,
andintroductorypsychology
Ph.D.,Psy.D.SchoolPsychologyforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,counseling,andintroductorypsychology
Ph.D.,Psy.D.SchoolCounselingforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,counseling,andintroductorypsychology
Ph.D.RehabilitationCounselingforcoursesrelatedtohumanservices,counseling,andintroductorypsychology
M.S.W.,Master’sinSocialWorkforcoursesoncounselingskills
Science
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinScience
Ph.D.inBiology/BiologicalSciences;Chemistry;Physics
Ed.D.,Ph.D.inSecondaryScienceEducationforcoursesrelatedtogeneralscience
Sociology
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinSociology
Ph.D.Sociology
Ph.D.UrbanStudiesandAffairs
Ph.D.Anthropology
Ph.D.RuralSociology
Ph.D.disciplineincludedinEthnic,CulturalMinority,Gender,andGroupStudies.
Ph.D.SocialSciencesrelatedtospecificdisciplinetaught
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Office of the Provost Spanish
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinSpanish
Ph.D.inSpanish
DML,DPhil,Ph.D.SpanishLanguage/Literature,HispanicLanguage/Literature,ModernLanguage(withSpanish
specialization)
Ph.D.Linguistics(withSpanishspecialization)
Theatre
TerminalDegreeforeachdisciplinetaughtinTheatre
DOA,Ph.D.inDrama/TheatreArtsandStagecraft
MFAinTheatre
MFAinDance
MFAinCreativeWritingforcoursesrelatedtoScreenwritingandPlaywriting Faculty Credentials and Hiring Guide 01/2015 59
Office of the Provost