Faculty Credential and Qualification Form
The standard SACS credential for teaching graduate courses is either a terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s
degree in the teaching discipline with a terminal degree in a related field. The minimum standard SACS credential for teaching
undergraduate courses is either a master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree in a related field with 18
graduate semester hours of earned coursework in the teaching discipline. At least 25% of undergraduate courses in the major
must be taught by faculty holding the terminal degree in the teaching discipline.
Instructor’s Name Department Academic Rank Status Salary CIP Code
Earned Degree Information (list highest to lowest):
Degree Discipline Institution Date Completed
Discipline CIP Code
Anticipated Teaching Load:
Short Title
Level
Course CIP Code
Professional Licensures and/or Certifications (as required by program):
Additional Justification (related to courses taught):
If faculty qualifications cannot
be established using standard SACS criteria and earned degrees, please provide additional
justification for the teaching assignment by selecting the relevant checkbox below and explaining in the text box below. Clearly
describe the relationship between these qualifications and the course content and/or expected outcomes of courses assigned to
the faculty member.
Degree(s) from related discipline 18 Graduate Semester Hours Research and Publications
(Highlight on Transcript)
Documented Teaching Excellence Related Work/Professional Experience Honors, Awards, Special Recognition
Attachments:
Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Transcripts
Licenses/Certifications
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Academic Component Administrator
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Dean
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Manager
, Academic Resources
Subject
Course
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