WSU Department Qualifications for Adjunct Faculty Status
WSU Department:
WSU Number and Course Listing:
Psychology
PSYCH 1010: Introductory Psychology (3 Credit Hrs.)
This form collectively represents a delineation of both USOE and WSU qualifications and
requirements for the high school, the instructor(s) and the course itself. In general, during the
approval process, the department will take into account the resources of the high school, as well
as, the experience and background of the instructor to insure that the integrity of the course is
maintained and the students are benefitted. General qualifications and requirements include:
Possessing a valid secondary teaching certificate, a secondary endorsement in the subject area
and the ability to meet “highly qualified standards” consistent with R277-510.
 Being approved by the employing public school district or private institution to participate
in the WSU concurrent enrollment program (CEP).
 Meeting or exceeding the specific qualifications and requirements as indicated by the
department for adjunct faculty status.
 Maintaining the appropriate facilities and all necessary equipment to sponsor the course.
Where applicable, the WSU department has specified the following instructor, course, and high
school requirements that need to be met as part of the approval process.
Categories
Qualifications and requirements specific to the department.
Yes
Paperwork and
Other Materials
(that need to
accompany the
request or renewal
forms)
X
Check All That Apply:
X Student Work Sample
X Sample of Graded Work
X Interview w/department
X College transcript
X Syllabus (Content must match WSU syllabus)
X Resume (Evidence of education and work experience)
X Adjunct Faculty Request Form
X
Equipment/Facilities
needed in the High
School
WSU text/ Other
Resource Materials
Needed
No
X
Title:
Author(s):
Publisher:
ISBN:
Year:
(Contact department with text)
WSU Testing
Process
X
Identify: Send copies of exams to Eric Amsel or Leigh Shaw in the
Psychology department
( H.S. instructor will
prepare and
administer the tests
unless otherwise
specified by the
department)
WSU Department
Training
X
Attendance at the annual professional development training. (If the annual
training is missed, the instructor must meet with the WSU CEP
department representative at their convenience).
Masters degree in Psychology or related area (minimum)
Required Degree(s)
and/or
Certification
X
Department
Attendance and/or
Absenteeism Policy
X
The CEP program has a 90% attendance policy. (Please list other factors
that the WSU department feels is important. Some latitude is given to the
instructors to implement as appropriate to their circumstances).
Approved and
Standardized
Syllabi
X
The approved and standardized syllabus for this course can be obtained at
the following URL address:
http://departments.weber.edu/ce/concurrent/school/SyllabusTemplates.asp
Other
NOTE: This document is used to support our NACEP accreditation and meet state requirements.
If the qualifications and requirements are met, please submit the three documents listed
immediately below to the concurrent representative along with any additional documents (i.e.,
examples of tests, etc.), requested by the department in the above table.
1- The Adjunct Faculty Request form. This document is located on the WSU concurrent website
at: http://departments.weber.edu/ce/concurrent/school/forms.asp
2- The Approved and Standardized Syllabus. The document is located on the WSU concurrent
website at: http://departments.weber.edu/ce/concurrent/school/SyllabusTemplates.asp
3- An updated resume.
WSU Dept. Representative: Dr. Eric Amsel Title: Chair/Professor
WSU Dept. Co-Representative: Dr. Leigh Shaw Title: Co-Chair/Assistant Professor
Thanks for your interest in Participating in the WSU Concurrent Enrollment Program