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

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

2 Program Type Rubric Accounting ACCT Master's degree in Accounting. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting. Accounting WECM ACNT Associate's degree in Accounting and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline. Bachel's degree higher in Accounting. Agriculture AGRI Master's degree in Agriculture. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in agriculture. Anthropology ANTH Master's degree in Anthropology. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in anthropology. Architecture ARCH Master's degree in Architecture. Master s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching specialty Architecture Interi Design. Art ARTS ARTS - all others MA MFA in Art, Studio Art, Art Education, Art Histy. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art. MA MFA in Art, Studio Art, Art Education, Visualization. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in art.

3 Biology Type Rubric BIOL Master's degree higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular / Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Zoology. Master's degree higher with 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines. Master's degree higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular / Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Zoology. Master's degree higher with 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines. MD, DDS/DMD, DC, DVM with college level anatomy/physiology courses Master's degree higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular / Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Zoology. Master's degree higher with 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines. MD, DDS/DMD, DC, DVM with college level microbiology courses Master's degree higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Science, Botany, Aquatic Biology, Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Cellular / Molecular Biology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Zoology. Master's degree higher with 18 graduate hours in any of the above disciplines. Master's degree higher in Nutrition. Blinn BLIN Bachel's degree in specific teaching specialty related field.

4 Business Business Type WECM Rubric BCIS BUSI Master's degree in Computer Sciences related field. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in relevant computer technical coursewk. Master's degree in Management / Business / Administration. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management / business Master's degree in Management / Business / Administration JD. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in management / business. BMGT BUSG MRKG Associate's degree in Business Management, Administration, Management and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline. Bachel's degree in Business Management, Administration, Management. BUSA HAMG HRPO IBUS Associate's degree in Hospitality, Business Management, General Business, related field and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline. Bachel's degree in Hospitality, Business Management, General Business, related field. Associate's degree in Business Management, Administration, Human Resources and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline. Bachel's degree in Business Management, Administration, Human Resources. Associate's degree in International Business, International Studies, Business / Management / Administration and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline. Bachel's degree in International Business, International Studies, Business / Management / Administration. Chemistry CHEM Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in chemistry, biochemistry, and/ chemical engineering.

5 Child Development Child Development Type Rubric WECM CDEC Associate's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Family and Consumer Science, Education, Special Education, related field and 5 years wk experience in the field, excluding higher education. Bachel's degree higher in Child Development, Early Childhood, Family and Consumer Science, Education, Special Education, related field and 3 years wk experience in the field, excluding higher education. TECA Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, related field. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in child development, early childhood, education, special education, related field. Master's degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology, related field with 18 graduate hours in content specific to child development, early childhood, education, special education, related field. Communication COMM Master s degree in Communications. Master s degree with 18 graduate hours in communications related area. Communication Studies Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, related field. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in child development, early childhood, education, special education, related field. SPCH Master s degree in Speech, Communications, Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursewk unrelated to the study of mass communications (radio/television productions, journalism, media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, films studies, media writing, etc.). Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in communications unrelated to mass communications.

6 Computer Infmation Technology Type WECM Rubric ITNW Associate's degree in Computer Science, Computer Infmation Systems, Computer Infmation Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Infmation Systems, business / computer related field (e.g. computer management), Electrical Engineering and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field industry certification(s). Bachel's degree higher in Computer Science, Computer Infmation Systems, Computer Infmation Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Infmation Systems, business / computer related field (e.g. computer management), Electrical Engineering and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field industry certification(s). ITSC ITSE ITSY Associate's degree in Computer Science, Computer Infmation Systems, Computer Infmation Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Infmation Systems, Instructional Technology, business / computer related field (e.g. computer management, data processing) and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field industry certification(s). Bachel's degree higher in Computer Science, Computer Infmation Systems, Computer Infmation Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Infmation Systems, Instructional Technology, business / computer related field (e.g. computer management, decision, data processing) and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field industry certification(s). Computer Science COSC Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Infmation Systems, Computer Infmation Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer-based Infmation Systems, related field. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the specific area of technology.

7 Criminal Justice Type WECM Rubric CJLE CJSA Associate's degree in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas Basic Peace Officer certification. Bachel's degree higher in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas Basic Peace Officer certification. Associate's degree in Criminal Justice AND current inactive Texas Basic Peace Officer certification AND a demonstrated competency in criminal justice related field*. Three (3) years of non-teaching experience in criminal justice related field* AND meet one of the following criteria: A. Certificate from an accredited state federal law enfcement criminal justice crection agency. An example of such an agency includes, but is not limited to: Texas Commission on Law Enfcement, Law Enfcement Institute of Texas, the FBI Academy. B. 12 hours of undergraduate hours in criminal justice related field*. C. 9 hours of graduate hours in criminal justice related field*. Bachel's degree higher in Criminal Justice related field* AND current inactive Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification AND a demonstrated competency in criminal justice related field*. Three (3) years of non-teaching experience in criminal justice related field*. *Related fields include, but are not limited to: Social Rehabilitation, Juvenile Justice, Law Enfcement, Probation, and Crections. Criminal Justice CRIJ Master's degree in Criminal Justice. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in criminal justice.

8 Dental Hygiene Type WECM Rubric DHYG Associate s degree in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist). Bachel s degree higher in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist). DDS/DMD degree and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current license to practice as a dentist in Texas. Program Direct Must be a dental hygienist (RDH) who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and possesses a master's degree higher, a dentist who has a background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals. Three (3) years non-teaching wk experience in the field Associate s degree in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist). Bachel s degree higher in Dental Hygiene and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist). DDS/DMD degree and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current license to practice as a dentist in Texas. Pharmacy degree and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RPh (Registered Pharmacist) in Texas. Drama DRAM MA, MFA, PhD, MEd in Theatre Arts. Master s degree with 18 graduate hours in theatre, film studies, communication studies, acting, scenography, a related field of study. Economics ECON Master's degree in Economics. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in economics.

9 Education Emergency Medical Services Type Rubric EDUC Master's degree in Education related field Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in education related field Master's degree and experience teaching in higher education. WECM EMSP Associate's degree and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in Emergency Medical Services related field. Current Texas certifications as a Paramedic and EMS Instruct. Bachel s degree and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in Emergency Medical Services. Current Texas certifications as a Paramedic and EMS Instruct. Program Direct Bachel s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Must have field experience in the delivery of out-of hospital emergency care. Current Texas certifications as a Paramedic, EMS Instruct, and EMS Codinat. Engineering Graphics English as a Second Language ENGR ENGT Master's degree in Engineering. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in engineering. ESOL Bachel's degree in TESOL, English, a feign language, linguistics, related field. Bachel's degree with a TESOL certificate. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English, TESOL, linguistics, feign language, related field. (Note: TESOL certification must be University 9-12 certification.)

10 English and Developmental English & Reading Fire Science Technology Type WECM Rubric DIRW READ ENGL FIRS FIRT Bachel's degree with a maj min in English in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, language arts. Bachel's degree with related teaching training experience in one me related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, language arts. Master's degree with a maj min in English in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, language arts. Master's degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English, literature, creative writing. Associate s degree in Fire Science/Protection related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas Fire Instruct and Fire Fighter certifications. Bachel s degree higher in Fire Science/Protection related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas Fire Instruct and Fire Fighter certifications. Associate s degree in Fire Science/Protection related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Bachel s degree higher in Fire Science/Protection related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Feign Languages FREN GERM SPAN SGNL Master's degree in the teaching discipline. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

11 Program Type Rubric Fensics FORS Master's degree in Fensics related field. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in fensics. Geography GEOG Master's degree in Geography. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geography. Geology GEOL Master's degree in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geology, geosciences, and/ earth sciences. Government GOVT Master's degree in Political Science / Government. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in political science / government. JD degrees must complete an FCJ fm documenting how law courses relate to student learning outcomes. MPA degrees must have 18 graduate hours in related political science / government. Health and Kinesiology PHED Lecture Activity Master's degree in Health Kinesiology. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in health kinesiology. Demonstrated proficiency and/ appropriate certification f all activity courses. Bachel's Master's degree preferred.

12 Health Infmation Technology Type WECM Rubric HITT MRMT POFM Associate s degree in Health Infmation Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RHIT (Registered Health Infmation Technician). Bachel's degree higher in Health Infmation Technology / Management / Administration and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current RHIA (Registered Health Infmation Administrat). HITT 1305 HPRS MDCA SCIT Associate s degree higher (bachel s preferred) in a health care field such as nursing, respiraty care, health infmation administration, etc., and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Associate s degree higher in a health care field with appropriate current licensure, certification, registration in the field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Associate s degree higher (bachel's preferred) in a health care field such as nursing, respiraty care, health infmation administration, etc. and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. NURA PHRA Associate's degree higher in health care field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) higher nursing license. Associate's degree higher in health care field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensed Pharmacist. Histy HIST Master's degree in Histy American Civilization (with cross-listed courses in Histy). Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in histy. Infmation Management WECM ARTC ARTV IMED ITSW POFI POFT Associate's degree in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, closely related field, and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Bachel's degree higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, closely related field, and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Associate's degree in Office Administration Business / Computer related field and 3 years of non-teaching wk experience in the field. Bachel's degree higher in Office Administration Business / Computer related field.

13 Program Type Rubric Legal Assistant WECM LGLA Associate's degree in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Bachel's degree higher in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. JD degree as appropriate to specific courses and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Mathematics MATH Bachel's degree with a min in Mathematics with a minimum of 12 hours in either mathematics, statistics, mathematics education. Bachel's degree in Mathematics. Master's degree in Mathematics Master's degree in Mathematics. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in mathematics mathematical statistics.

14 Music - Applied Music (Instrument Lessons) Type Rubric MUAP MA in Music (Master of Arts in Music). MM (Master of Music). MM in Education (Master of Music in Education). MME (Master of Music Education). Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in music. Demonstrated proficiency experience in a specific perfmance area. Examples include, but are not limited to: -Employment with a maj symphony chestra, opera company, ballet company; -National/International recding credits; -Extensive Chamber Music and/ solo perfmances in various venues/outlets; -Current employment at a maj College/University/Conservaty. Music - Ensemble MUEN MA in Music (Master of Arts in Music). MM (Master of Music). MM in Education (Master of Music in Education). MME (Master of Music Education). Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in music. Demonstrated proficiency experience in a specific perfmance area. Examples include, but are not limited to: -Employment with a maj symphony chestra, opera company, ballet company; -National/International recding credits; -Extensive Chamber Music and/ solo perfmances in various venues/outlets; -Current employment at a maj College/University/Conservaty.

15 Program Type Rubric Music - Lecture MUSI MA in Music (Master of Arts in Music). MM (Master of Music). MM in Education (Master of Music in Education). MME (Master of Music Education). Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in music. Nursing (Associate Degree Nursing and LVN Transition) Nursing (Vocational Nursing) WECM RNSG Full-time faculty Master's degree higher in nursing. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas. Part-time faculty Bachel's degree higher in nursing. Three years of non-teaching wk experience in the field. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas. (Note: A minimum of 50% of the part-time faculty must also hold a master's degree higher in nursing.) Program Direct Must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. Must hold a master s degree higher in nursing. Must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in an accredited RN program. WECM VNSG Associate s degree in nursing and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas. Bachel s degree higher in nursing and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Texas. Program Direct Must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. Have been actively employed in nursing f the past 5 years, preferably in supervision teaching. Have a degree equivalent experience that will demonstrate competency and advanced preparation in nursing, education, and administration. Have had 5 years of varied nursing experience since graduation from an RN program. Physics PHYS Master's degree in Astronomy, Physics, related physical science. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in physics and/ astronomy.

16 Philosophy Physical Therapist Assistant Psychology Type Rubric PHIL WECM PTHA Associate s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas PTA license. Bachel s degree higher in Physical Therapist Assistant and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas PTA license. MPT/DPT degree with 3 years non-teaching and experience in the field. Current Texas PT license. Program Direct Master s degree higher with current Texas PT PTA license and a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience that includes experience in the PT / PTA relationship. PSYC Master's degree in Philosophy. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in philosophy. Master's degree in Philosophy Religious Studies. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in philosophy religious studies. Master's degree in Psychology. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology. Master's degree in Educational Psychology Counseling Psychology with 18 graduate hours in psychology an analysis of coursewk Master's degree in Psychology Sociology. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in psychology sociology.

17 Radiologic Technology Type Rubric WECM RADR Full-time Didactic Faculty Bachel's degree in Radiologic Technology/Sciences and 2 years clinical experience in the field. Must hold a current ARRT registration in radiography an equivalent. Part-time Didactic Faculty Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology/Sciences and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Must hold a current ARRT registration in radiography an equivalent. Clinical Instruct Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology/Sciences and 2 years of clinical experience in the field. Must hold a current ARRT registration in radiography an equivalent. Program Direct Master s degree higher. Three years of clinical experience in the field. Two years of experience as an instruct in a JRCERT accredited program and holds a current ARRT registration in radiography an equivalent. Real Estate WECM RELE Associate's degree in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas Licensed Real Estate Salesperson / Broker. Bachel's degree higher in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas Licensed Real Estate Salesperson / Broker. Sociology SOCI Master's degree in Sociology. Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in sociology. Spanish f Healthcare Professionals WECM SPNL Associate's degree in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish language. Bachel's degree in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish language. Speech SPCH See Communication Studies

18 Program Type Rubric Study Skills STDY Bachel's degree with a maj min in English in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, language arts. Bachel's degree with related teaching training experience in one me related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL, language arts. Master's degree with a maj min in English in a related field such as education, reading, writing, linguistics, TESOL language arts. Therapeutics Manufacturing Veterinary Technology WECM BITC Associate's degree in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Bachel's degree in teaching discipline related field and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. WECM VTHT Associate s degree in Veterinary Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas RVT/LVT. Bachel s degree higher in Veterinary Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Current Texas RVT/LVT. DVM degree and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Texas. Program Direct A licensed veterinarian a credentialed veterinary technician who must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited program. The direct must have the educational background and occupational experience appropriate to understand and fulfill program goals.

19 Welding Technology Type WECM Rubric MCHN Associate's degree in Machining Manufacturing Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. Bachel's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experience in the field. TECM WLDG Associate's degree with an educational background and/ wk experience strongly related to mathematics (i.e. Associate's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Sciences; experience teaching developmental mathematics courses; etc.) Bachel's degree higher with an educational background and/ wk experience strongly related to mathematics (i.e. Bachel's degree higher in Mathematics, Engineering, Sciences; experience teaching developmental mathematics courses; etc.) Associate's degree in Metal Science, Welding Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experiences in the field. Bachel's degree in Metal Science, Welding Technology, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Technology and 3 years non-teaching wk experiences in the field. Note: Pri approval required f submission of the Faculty Credentialing Justification (FCJ) fm. Approval of the FCJ is at the discretion of the Vice President f Instruction. Faculty with degrees from feign institutions must have their transcripts and credentials evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved ganization pri to being employed. Additionally, iginal documentation of the international evaluation must be submitted to the office of Academic Affairs pri to the first day of wk. WECM = Wkfce Education Manual = Academic Guide Manual