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Credentialing Criteria: BAS, BS, AA, AS, ATD, ATC, CCC, CCP, CCE

Abbreviations/Definitions used on the Credentialing Parameter Pages

  • CTC – Credentialed for Transfer Curriculum
  • CNC – Credentialed for Not Designed for Transfer Curriculum

Accounting (AA, AS, CCC, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ACG2022,
ACG2071		 ✓
Master’s degree in Accounting

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting, with accounting prefix courses
ACG2100,
ACG2360,
ACG2450,
APA1111,
APA 2172
✓
 Master’s degree in Accounting

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting, with accounting prefix courses
TAX2000,
TAX 2010
✓
 Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax

OR
Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting and/or Tax

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Air Conditioning/HVAC (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

 Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ACR
✓
 A State or County HVACR Journeyman License

OR

NCCER Level Two HVACR Certification

AND

EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery Certification

AND

Four Years of verifiable experience working in the field

AND

Two years of verifiable experience as a teacher and/or trainer

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Thomas Gauthier

Anthropology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ANT2000 ✓
Master’s degree in Anthropology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Anthropology

Applicant must be capable of teaching both cultural and physical anthropology.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Apprenticeship (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

BCA,

BCV
      ✓
 For both on-the-job training (OJT) and related instruction, instructors must meet the individual Apprenticeship Program Registered Standards of Journeyman as defined by Section 446.021(4), FSS “a person working in an apprenticeable occupation who has successfully completed a registered apprenticeship program, or who has worked the number of years required by established industry practices for the particular trade or occupation.”  The instructor must be screened and qualified (approved) by the Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor Committee.  An approval letter from this Committee will become part of the faculty roster form and placed in the instructor’s file.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Thomas Gauthier

 


Archeology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

ANT2100

 ✓
Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Paleoanthropology, or Paleontology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in in Anthropology, Archaeology, Paleoanthropology, or Paleontology

(Must have at least three GSH in Archaeology, or courses with archaeology content.)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2015 Susan Caldwell

 

 

Architecture (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ARC ✓
Master’s degree in Architecture

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Architecture

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5 years)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Art (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ART ✓
Master’s degree in Art or Fine Art with major in Studio Arts (Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking or Photography)

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Studio Arts (Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking or Photography)
ARH ✓
Master’s degree in Art or Fine Art with a major in Studio Arts (Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking or Photography)

OR

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Art History or Studio Arts (Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking or Photography)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Richard White

Astronomy (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
AST ✓
Master’s degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a related physical science sub-field

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a related physical science subfield

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Carlos Ramos

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

AER 0025,
AER 0026,
AER 0027,
AER 0028,
AER 0499,
AER 0599,
AER 0691,
AER 0692,
AER0759 
✓

Specialized training/industry certifications

ASE – Certified Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (G1), and Automobile Certified Technician (A4, A5, A6 & A7), and EPA 609 Technician Certification

AND

Six years of experience as an automotive technician

Demonstrated competency in teaching the discipline 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Thomas Gauthier

Automotive Service Technology (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

AER0025, AER0026, AER0027, AER0028, AER0014, AER0199, AER0299, AER0399, AER0499, AER0599, AER0691, AER0692, AER0759, AER0891,
AER0892

And/or

DIM0004,
DIM0106,
DIM0302,
DIM0303,
DIM0008,
DIM0610 
✓

Specialized training/industry certifications

ASE – Certified Master Automobile Technician (A1-A8), Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (G1), and EPA 609 Technician Certification.

AND

Six years of experience as an automotive technician.

Demonstrated competency in teaching the discipline.

NOTE: These DIM courses are crossovers with AER 0014, 0499, 0599, 0691, 0692 & 0759.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Thomas Gauthier

Automation (CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EET1015C,
EET1025C
✓
 Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Electrical Engineering
EET,

ETS,

ETP,

ETI,

CET
✓
 Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Management

AND

Related work experience with knowledge of industry software applications required.

OR

18 graduate semester hours in one of the areas mentioned above

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2020 Becky Mercer

Banking (CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix

 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer)  CNC Status (Not designed for transfer)  Requirements
BAN    ✓ Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

OR

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Banking, Accounting, Economics, or Finance.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Banking, Accounting, Finance or Economics. 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Barbering (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

COS0150 COS0151 COS0152 COS0153 COS0154 COS0155 COS0156 COS0157 COS0158 COS0415

 ✓

Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Barbering licensing/registration required)

AND

Three years of verifiable salon or spa work experience.


Minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching; associate degree or higher preferred

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June  2021 Karen Pain

Biology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BOT ✓
Master’s degree in Botany

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Botany
BSC1000,

BSC1005,

BSC1005L,

BSC 1010,

BSC1010L,

BSC1050,

BSC1050L		 ✓
Master’s degree in Biology.

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.
BSC 1011,

BSC1011L		 ✓
Master’s degree in Biology with a combination of 18 graduate semester hours in zoology and botany.
BSC 2085,

BSC2085L,

BSC 2086,

BSC 2086L 		✓
Master’s degree in Anatomy & Physiology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Anatomy and Physiology or related fields (see Appendix D)
MCB 2010,

MCB 2010L		 ✓
Master’s degree in Microbiology.

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Microbiology.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Becky Mercer

Biotechnology (AS)

Biotechnology Lab Specialist (CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BSC2416C,

BSC2420,

BSC2420L,

BSC 2421,

BSC2421L,

BSC2426C,

BSC2427,

BSC2427L,

BSC2432,

BSC2945C		 ✓
Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Neurobiology, Pharmacology, Virology, or Zoology.

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Neurobiology, Virology, or Zoology

OR

Doctorate in Medicine and one of the sciences above, and relevant industry experience and/or academic research.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2020 Becky Mercer

Building Construction Management (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

BCN1001
BCN1230
BCN1251
BCN1760
BCT2040
BCT2054
BCT2253
BCT1706
BCT1770
BCT2720

BCN2942		 ✓

Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Construction Management or related discipline as appropriate to the program AND two-years of related experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree or higher in construction management or related discipline AND three-years of related industry experience

OR

Associates degree in construction management or construction technology or a related discipline AND four-years of related experience  

AND

Documentation in two or more of the following:

a. Teaching and/or industry training experience in Construction Management or construction related industry consistent with professional associations

b. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or military.

c. General Contractor/ Building Inspector

d. Current industry – recognized certification within the field of construction management (certified building inspector, OSHA Construction industry trainer, certified construction manager etc.)  

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021

Thomas Gauthier

 

Business Administration and Management (AA, AS, CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BUL2241,
BUL2242		 ✓
Law Degree (JD)
ENT1000,
ENT2000,
ENT2112		 ✓
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management
ENT2120 ✓
Master’s degree in Marketing

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing
GEB1011,
GEB2930		 ✓
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management
GEB2214 ✓
Master’s degree in English, Literature, Business Communications, Journalism, or Language Arts

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Business Communications, Journalism or Language Arts
GEB2942 ✓
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing, Management, or Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing, Management, or Computer Science
MAR2011 ✓
Master’s degree in Marketing

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing
MKA
✓
 Master’s degree in Marketing

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing
MAN,
MNA
✓

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business, or Management

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Business, or Management
MTB
✓
 Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management
RMI2001,
RMI2212,
RMI2942L,
RMI2110,
RMI2662
✓
 Bachelor’s degree or higher,

AND

Licensed Florida Adjuster – 620 or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and Certified Property & Casualty Lines instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services

OR

Competence gained through work experience – 10 years
RMI2701

Bachelor’s degree or higher

AND

Licensed Florida Agent – 220 and Certified Property & Casualty Lines instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services

OR

Competence gained through work experience – 10 years

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Business Entrepreneurship

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BUL2241,
BUL2242		 ✓
Law Degree (JD)
ENT1000,
ENT2000,
ENT2112		 ✓
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Business Administration, Finance, Business, Marketing or Management
ENT2120 ✓
Master’s degree in Marketing

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Chemistry (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CHM ✓
Master’s degree in Chemistry

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Carlos Ramos

Community-Based Learning (AA, AS, CCC, CCP, BAS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
SOW 1051L R ✓
Master’s Degree in any field related to community-based learning

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Susan Bierster

Computer Information Systems (AA, AS, ATC, CCC, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CEN2503,

CEN2504,

CGS1100,

CGS2555,

CNT1000 /2000,

COP1000 /2000,

CTS2320

CTS2334		 ✓
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology
Other CGS (credit),

CIS,

other CTS		 ✓
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology
CAP,

CET		 ✓
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer-Based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision), Computer Engineering or Information Technology

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Cosmetology/Facials/Nails (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
COS0200 COS0301 COS0400 COS0600 COS0700 COS0870    ✓ Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Cosmetology licensing/registration required)


AND

Three years of verifiable salon or spa work experience.

Minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching; associate degree or higher preferred.
CSP0010 CSP0013   ✓  Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Nail Technician licensing/registration required)


AND


Three years of verifiable salon or spa work experience.

Minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching; associate degree or higher preferred.
CSP0240 CSP0260   ✓  Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Facial Specialty licensing/registration required)


AND

Three years of verifiable salon or spa work experience.

Minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching; associate degree or higher preferred.
CSP0011 CSP0300    ✓ Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Cosmetology, Nails, Technician, OR Facial Specialty licensing/registration required)


AND

Three years of verifiable salon or spa work experience.

Minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching; associate degree or higher preferred.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021

Thomas Gauthier
Karen Pain

Crime Scene Technology (AS, CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CJB1465,

CJB1711,

CJB1712,

CJB1721,

CJB1722,

CJB2703,

CJB2735,

CJB2736
✓
 Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Biology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Biology

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Biology
CJB2713 ✓
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Biology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Biology
CJB2748
✓
 Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Biology or Chemistry

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Biology or Chemistry.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Biology or Chemistry.
CJB2704
✓
 Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science

OR

J.D. degree with practical experience in a prosecutor or public defender office.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2010 Barbara Cipriano

Criminal Justice Institute (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CJK

POO0508,

POO0510,

POO0511,

POO0512
✓
 Current CJSTC-FDLE Instructor’s certificate in specialization area, as specified in FAC 11B-20. Minimum academic degree must be at the same level at which the faculty member is teaching.
POO0200,

POO0422,

POO0500,

POO0509,

POO0521,

POO0530,

POO0498
✓
 Current or prior Florida Certified Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer
POO0498
✓
 Current or prior Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer or Florida Certified

9-1-1 Telecommunicator

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2015 Barbara Cipriano

Criminal Justice Transfer (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CCJ,

CJC,

CJE,

CJJ,

CJT,

DSC		 ✓
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice
CCJ 1618 ✓
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Forensic Psychology

OR
Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or Forensic Psychology
CJL ✓
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice

OR

Law degree (JD)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2013 Barbara Cipriano

Dental Hygiene (AS), Dental Assisting (CCP)

Dental Assisting (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
DEA,

DES (lecture)
✓
 Bachelor’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree in progress*); faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program; must have clinical experience.
DEH

(lecture)
✓
 Bachelor’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree in progress*) Dental Hygiene faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program.

AND

Current or eligible** Florida Dental Hygiene or Dental Licensure
DEA (clinical, lab)
✓
 Dental Assisting faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program, have clinical experience, and possess a current Certified Dental Assistant certificate from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). State of Florida licensed dentists are exempt.
DEH (clinical)
✓
 Current or eligible** for Florida Dental Hygiene or Dental Licensure; must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program; must have clinical experience.
DES (clinical, lab)
✓
 Current or eligible** for Florida Dental Hygiene or Dental Licensure; must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program; must have clinical experience.

OR

Dental assisting faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program; must have clinical experience.

Possess a current Certified Dental Assistant certificate from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

State of Florida licensed dentists are exempt.

*Bachelor’s degree must be completed within three years from the date of employment.

**Eligible pertains to Florida Statute 466.002(6) that exempts Dental educators from Florida State Licensure as long as the faculty member is licensed in another state.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Melinda Mouradian

Diesel Maintenance Technician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

DIM0101, DIM0131, DIM0154 DIM0155

And/or

DIM0014, DIM0103, DIM0007, DIM0008, DIM0302, DIM0303, DIM0500, DIM0610
✓

Specialized training/industry certifications, ASE Certified Medium-Heavy Truck Certification (T4, T5, T6, T7 & T8), and EPA 609 Technician Certification.

AND

Six years as a medium or heavy truck technician and demonstrated competency in teaching the discipline.  

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Thomas Gauthier

Diesel Technology (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

DIM0004, DIM0006, DIM0007, DIM0008, DIM0014, DIM0101, DIM0103, DIM0106, DIM0131, DIM0154, DIM0155, DIM0201, DIM0302, DIM0303, DIM0500, DIM0610

And/or

AER0014,
AER0499,
AER0599,
AER0691,
AER0692,
AER0759
✓

Specialized training/industry certifications, ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Certification (T2-T8), and EPA 609 Technician Certification.

AND

Six years as a medium or heavy truck technician and demonstrated competency in teaching the discipline. 

NOTE: These AER courses are crossovers with DIM 0004, 0008, 0500, 0302, 0303 & 0610..

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Thomas Gauthier

Early Childhood Education (AS) / Entry-Level/Certificate Programs (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CHD,

EDG,

EEC 1001-2734		 ✓
Master’s degree in Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Education
HEV 0001-0803

HEV 0807-0809
✓
 Bachelor’s degree or higher with six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Growth & Development. One year of experience in the child-care setting serving children ages birth through eight years.
HEO0106
✓ Must have current CPR Instructor status from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
HEV0804,

HEV0194,

HEV0195
✓
 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, or Family and Consumer Sciences Education (formerly home economics/child development) and knowledgeable of Florida School-Age Child Care Regulations, National School Age Care Alliance (NSACA) Standards and policies for school-age services.

OR

Bachelor’s degree or higher with six college credit hours in school-age education or youth development.

AND

One year of experience* serving school-age children ages birth through twelve years. A Florida teaching certificate may be substituted for the one year of experience in a school-age setting.

*One year of experience is equivalent to a minimum of 1,040 hours and must be verified. (Certification in Advancing Youth Development (AYD) principles required for HEV0804).

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2016 Susan Caldwell

Economics (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ECO,

ECS		 ✓
Master’s degree in Economics

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Economics

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Education (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EDF,

EDP,

EME 		✓
Master’s degree in Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Education, which may include subject specific education courses.
ECT ✓
Master’s degree in Education or any technical (vocational) related fields (medical/health science, business/technology, career pathways/criminal justice/OJT, STEM/industrial education/TV production, family consumer science/hospitality tourism)

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Education or any technical (vocational) related fields (medical/health science, business/technology, career pathways/criminal justice/OJT, STEM/industrial education/TV production, family consumer science/hospitality tourism)

AND

Experience in the area of Career and Technical Education

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2014 Susan Caldwell

Electrical Power Technology (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EET1015C,

EET1025C
✓
 Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Electrical Engineering
EET,

ETS,

ETP,

ETI,

CET
✓
 Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Management

AND

Related work experience with knowledge of industry software applications required.

OR

18 graduate semester hours in one of the areas mentioned above

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2020 Becky Mercer

Electrician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BCV 0600 – BCV 0669
✓
 Specialized training and industry certifications in the Electrical Trades and applications required.

Journeyman License and/or Electrical Contractors License

AND

Four or more years of verifiable trade experience

AND

Two or more years of teaching or training experience

AND

NCCER Certification as an Electrician Craft instructor preferred

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Thomas Gauthier

Emergency Management (AS, CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
DSC
✓
 Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice
FFP1820,

FFP1822,

FFP1830,

FFP1841,

FFP1850,

FFP1882,

FFP2840,

FFP2842,

FFP2800,

FFP2880
✓
 Master’s degree in Emergency Management

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Emergency Management

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2013 Barbara Cipriano

Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic/EMT (CCC, AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EMS
✓
 Associate’s degree or higher in any field

AND

Florida Certified Paramedic, ACLS Certification, Level A EMS Instructor Certification per FAC 64J-1.0201

AND

Four years of professional experience as a paramedic

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2014 Barbara Cipriano

Engineering (AA, AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EGN1002C ✓
Master’s degree in Engineering

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering
EGS1111C
✓
 Master’s degree in Engineering

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Engineering Technology (AS, CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

CET2113C,
CET2117C,
CET2127C,
EET1015C,
EET1025C,
EET1084C,
EET1141C,
EET1142C,
EET1215C,
EET1610C,
EET2214C,
EET2325C,
EET2609C,
EET2620C,
EET2724C,
ETD2320C,
ETD2340C,
ETD2364C,
ETD2371C,
ETD2372C,
ETD2941,
ETD2950C,
ETI1701,
ETI2121C,
ETI2402C,
ETI2644,
ETI2851C,
ETM1010C,
ETP1322,
ETP1400C,
ETP1402C,
ETP1510C
ETP1511C,
ETP1530C,
ETP1550,
ETP2410C,
ETS1810C,
ETS2352C,
ETS2520C,
ETS2530C,
ETS2602C,
ETS2633C,
ETS2680C,
ETS2700C

  

✓ 

 Master’s Degree in

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

AND - Related industry experience required

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

AND - Related industry experience required

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

AND - Related industry experience required

ETD1102,
ETD2218C

  

✓

  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

AND - Related industry experience required

OR

A baccalaureate or associate degree with Professional certifications in the subject matter and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

AND - Related industry experience required.

ETG2140C,
ETI2110,
ETI2622C

  

✓

  Master’s Degree in

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics

AND - Related industry experience required

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics

AND - Related industry experience required

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics

AND - Related industry experience required.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Becky Mercer

English/English Preparatory (AA, College Readiness)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
AML,

CRW,

ENL,

LIT		 ✓
Master’s degree in English or Literature

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English or Literature
ENC1101,

ENC1101L,

ENC1102,

ENC1121,

ENC1122,

ENC1141		 ✓
Master’s degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing or Linguistics

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature Creative Writing, or Linguistics
LIN ✓
Master’s degree in Linguistics, ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages), or English (if English, must have at least one course in linguistics)
ENC1210
✓
 Master’s degree in English, Literature, Technical Communications, or Language Arts

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Technical Communications or Language Arts
ENC0017,

ENC0050,

ENC0051,

ENC0052

(College Readiness)
✓
 Bachelor’s degree in English or Communications, Language Arts or TESOL

OR

Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours in English, Communications, Developmental Education, Language Arts, Composition and Rhetoric or TESOL

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Faculty holding a Master’s or Doctorate degree in English or Literature are deemed competent to teach all literature or composition courses since the course work provides for a high level of proficiency with the skills and competencies needed to teach both composition and literary studies.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Susan Bierester

English for Academic Purposes (College Readiness and College Credit)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EAP0360

EAP0382

EAP0420

EAP0460

(College Readiness)
✓
 Bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Multicultural Studies, English, Communications, Foreign Language, TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours in TESOL or Applied Linguistics.
EAP1520

EAP1584

EAP1620

EAP1684

(College Credit)		 ✓
Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Multicultural Studies, English, Communications, Foreign Language, TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

OR

Master’s degree in any field and a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Multicultural Studies, English, Communications, Foreign Language, TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Susan Bierster

Environmental Science Technology (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EVR,

EVS,

PCB 2350C		 ✓
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning or Agriculture/Agriscience, Ecology, Entomology, Chemistry, Sustainability, Forestry, Soil and Water Science, Hydrology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Geoscience, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Environmental Law, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning or Agriculture/Agriscience, Ecology, Entomology, Chemistry, Sustainability, Forestry, Soil and Water Science, Hydrology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Geoscience, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Environmental Law, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

September 2020 Becky Mercer

Facilities Maintenance Technician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BCVO407,

BCVO410,

BCVO460,

BCVO440,

BCVO480,

BCVO481
✓
 Specialized training and industry certifications in the Facilities Maintenance Trades and applications required

Four or more years of verifiable trade experience

AND

Two or more years of teaching or training experience

NCCER Certification in related Trades preferred

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Thomas Gauthier

Fire Science Technology (AS) / Fire Recruit (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements

FFP1000,
FFP1301,
FFP1302,
FFP1505,
FFP1540,
FFP2111,
FFP2120,
FFP2401,
FFP2402,
FFP2423C,
FFP2510,
FFP2521,
FFP2541,
FFP2604,
FFP2606,
FFP2610,
FFP2630,
FFP2670,
FFP2706,
FFP2720,
FFP2740,
FFP2741,
FFP2770,
FFP 2780,
FFP 2810,
FFP 2811
✓
 Bachelor’s or Associate degree and current State of Florida Level I Fire Instructor (or higher) within a certificate program area in which they are certified or hold a certificate of competency

FFP 0010,
FFP0011,
FFP0012,
FFP0013,
FFP0020
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Level I or higher Fire Instructor certification required), competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed /Revised

November 2021 Barbara Cipriano

Foreign Language (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
FRE ✓
Master’s degree in French

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in French
GER ✓
Master’s degree in German

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in German
SPN ✓
Master’s degree in Spanish

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Spanish

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2018 Linda Lebile

Geography (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
GEA1000 ✓
Master’s degree in Geography

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Geography

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2007 Susan Caldwell

Geology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
GLY ✓
Master’s degree in Geology or Earth Science

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Geology or Earth Science

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Carlos Ramos

Graphic Design Technology (AA, AS, CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
GRA1190C
GRA2191C

 ✓

   Master’s degree in Fine Arts in Graphic Design or Studio Arts (photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking or sculpture)

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Graphic Design or Studio Arts (photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking or sculpture)

AND

A minimum of three years of documented work experience (through a portfolio) in Graphic Design.

AND

Demonstrated technology skills in Multimedia and Adobe Cloud, and documented work experience (through a portfolio).
GRA1530C
GRA2100C
GRA2121C
GRA2144C
GRA2151C
GRA2156C
GRA2122C
GRA2131C
GRA2152C
GRA2160C
GRA2722C
GRA2144C
GRA2157C
GRA2940C
GRA2132C
GRA2171C
GRA2136C		         ✓ Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Graphic Design


OR

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline which can be documented.

AND 

Demonstrated technology skills in Adobe Cloud and documented work experience (through a portfolio)

AND

A minimum of three years of documented work experience (through a portfolio) in Graphic Design. 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

November 2021 Richard White

Health, Health and Fitness, and Physical Education (AA, AS, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HLP,

HSC1101,

HSC2100,

HSC2130,

HSC2140,

HSC2204,

HSC2531		 ✓
Master’s degree in a Health Education, Physical Education or Health-related field

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Health Education, Physical Education or Health-related field
HSC1010
✓
 Master’s degree in Health-related field

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Health-related field

OR

Bachelor’s degree in a Health-related field and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
HSC0003*
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications in a Health-related field, and competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.
PEO,

PEP,

PET		 ✓
Master’s degree in Physical Education or Exercise Physiology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Physical Education or Exercise Physiology

*HSC0003/L secondary instructors to have minimum of Basic Life Support Instructor Certification to teach CPR section of course.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Health Information Technology (AS), Health Informatics Specialist (CCC), Medical Information Coder/Biller (CCC), Healthcare Documentation/Transcription (ATD)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HIM1282C,
HIM2222C,
HIM2253C,
HIM2810L,
HIM2272C,
HIM1800C,
HIM1000C,
HIM2304C
✓

Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management or a health-related field

AND

One of the following American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification credentials: CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, or RHIT

HIM1012C,
HIM1210C,
HIM1433C,
HIM1442C,
HIM2510C,
HIM2826L,
HIM2651C,
HIM1610C,
HIM2047C,
HIM2046L,
HIM2803C,
HIM1215C,
HIM2512C

✓

Associate degree or higher with specialized training in content area

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Melinda Mouradian

Health Services Management (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HSA2117C

HSA2501

HSA2590L
✓
 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Administration, Health Information Administration, or health business-related field

AND

Specialized training or certification in content area

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Melinda Mouradian

Heavy Equipment Service Technician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
DIM0840,
DIM0841,
DIM0842,
DIM0843,
DIM0844
DIM0846,
DIM0847,
DIM0848,
DIM0849,
DIM0850,
DIM0851
✓

Specialized training/industry certifications, ASE Certified Master Mechanic Medium-Heavy Truck Certifications T2 through T7 (technicians first certified or who recertify in 2017 or later must also have T8)

OR

ASE School Bus Certifications S1 through S6

AND

Six years as medium or heavy truck technician or school bus technician

AND

One year teaching or training experience in a related discipline

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Karen Pain

History (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
AMH,

JST,

WOH		 ✓
Master’s degree in History

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in History

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Hospitality Management (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
HFT
✓
 Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts, and demonstrated work experiences and competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

Work experience in the food service industry
FOS,

FSS

Master’s degree in Hospitality

Management or Culinary Arts

AND

Demonstrated Culinary Experience in a kitchen or lab setting

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts.

AND

Demonstrated Culinary Experience in a kitchen or lab setting.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts and demonstrated work experiences and competencies in the teaching discipline.

AND

Demonstrated Culinary Experience in a kitchen or lab setting.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Human Services (AS, CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
GEY2000 ✓
Master’s degree in Gerontology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Gerontology
HUS1203,

HUS1620,

HUS1640
✓
 Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology Education, or related field

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field

AND

Extensive experience working with youth in either a community or school-based program
HUS1001,

HUS1200,

HUS1302,

HUS2308

HUS1850C,

HUS2851C
✓
 Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

AND

Licensed Florida mental health professional (e.g., mental health counselor, marriage and family counselor, social worker)

 

HUS1421,

HUS1423,

HUS1440,

HUS1450,

HUS1424

 

✓

 

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

AND

Licensed Florida mental health professional (e.g., mental health counselor, marriage and family counselor, social worker) with experience in the addictions field

OR

Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) Certification

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Susan Caldwell

Industrial Management (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
ETI
✓
 Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology or Industrial Management or Business Administration

OR

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology or Industrial Management

AND

Related work experience

AND

Knowledge of industry software applications required

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2018 Becky Mercer and Oleg Andric

Insurance (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
RMI0091
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications (certified Property & Casualty Lines instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Licensed Property & Casualty/General Lines – 2.20 authority required), competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.
RMI0092
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications (certified Life, Health & Variable Annuities instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Licensed Life, Health & Variable Annuities 2.15 authority required), competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.
INO0018
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications (certified Title Agent Qualification instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Licensed Title Agent required), competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.
RMI0093,

RMI0635
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications (certified instructor with the Florida Department of Financial Services), competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Interdisciplinary/Honors (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
IDH2105 ✓
Master’s degree in Art, Foreign Language, History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, or Theology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Art, History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, or Theology
IDH2911

Master’s degree in Library Science

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2020 Velmarie Albertini/Sheila Scott-Lubin

Interior Design (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
IND
✓
 Master’s degree in Interior Design

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

OR

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture with work experience in Interior Design and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
IND2460C,

IND2463C
✓
 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline and CAD software expertise
IND2608C
✓
 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture and demonstrated competencies in Sustainable Design

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2020 Richard White

Journalism/Mass Communications (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
JOU,

MMC		 ✓
Master’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or Mass Communications

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Journalism, Communications or Mass Communications

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2020 Richard White

Landscape and Horticulture Management (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

GCO,

HOS,

IPM,

LDE,

ORH,

PLS,

PMA,

SOS,

VEC


✓
 Master’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, or Agriculture/Agriscience

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Horticulture, Botany, or Agriculture/Agriscience

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, or Agriculture/Agriscience and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed Revised

May 2018 Becky Mercer

Library Science (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer)  CNC Status (Not designed for transfer)  Requirements
LIS ✓
Master of Library Science or its equivalent such as a Master of Arts or Master of Science in Library & Information Studies, from an A.L.A. accredited institution

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2018 Rob Krull

Low Voltage Technician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EEV 0162,

EEV 0163,

EEV 0164,

EEV 0165,

EEV 0166
✓
 Specialized training and industry certifications in the Security and Automation systems technician trades and applications required; competence gained through industrial work experience.

Four years of paid experience as a residential or commercial alarm installer, or automation technician.

One or more years of experience in teaching or training experience to include preparation of lesson plans, lecture and demonstration experience, plus knowledge and skills assessment.

NCCER Certification in Electronics System Technician preferred.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

September 2019 Thomas Gauthier

Machining Technology (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
PMT 0202-0265
✓
 Specialized training and certifications in Machining to include:

NIMS Level one Lathe, NIMS Level One Mill, and Mastercam Associate level Certifications

AND

Four years of verifiable experience working in CNC machining as an operator or set-up capacity

AND

Two years of experience in teaching and/or training

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Thomas Gauthier

Marine Biology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
BSC1311 ✓
Master’s degree in Marine Biology or Biological Oceanography

OR

Master’s degree in Biology with a combination of 18 graduate semester hours in both biology and marine science/oceanography

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2020 Roy Vargas

Marine Service Technology (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

MTE0003,
MTE0005,
MTE0006,
MTE0055,
MTE0056,
MTE0057,
MTE0090,
MTE0091,
MTE0092,
MTE0093,
MTE0094,
MTE0074

Marine Industry Certifications

OR

Military Marine Certifications

OR

ASE T1 and T2

AND

2 years minimum field experience

OR

8 years minimum experience in the field (No certification required)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Dr. Thomas Gauthier

Massage Therapy (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
MSS
✓

 Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Massage Therapy licensure required), competence gained through minimum two years fulltime work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Mathematics/Mathematics Preparatory (AA, Developmental Education)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
MAC,

MAP,

MAS,

MGF,

MTG

STA 
✓
Master’s degree in Mathematics

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics*
MAD 2104  ✓
Master’s degree in Mathematics.

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics*
MAD 2101  ✓
Master’s degree in Mathematics

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics*
MAT 1033C,

MAT 1100 		 ✓
Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics, Math Education or Statistics
MAT 1035 ✓
Master’s degree in Mathematics. OR Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics*
MAT 0022

MAT 0055,

MAT 0056

(Developmental Education)
✓  Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering or Business (any field) with Florida Certification to teach grades 6-12 mathematics.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering or Business (any field) and community college experience in teaching mathematics.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

*Please see Appendix B for Nova Southeastern University mathematics courses that will count towards this requirement.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2020 Dana Hamadeh

Mechatronics (CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EET1015C,
EET1025C
✓
 Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Electrical Engineering
EET,

ETS,

ETP,

ETI,

CET
✓
 Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Management

AND

Related work experience with knowledge of industry software applications required.

OR

18 graduate semester hours in one of the areas mentioned above

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2020 Becky Mercer

Medical Assisting Advanced (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

MEA1007,
MEA1021C,
MEA1250C,
MEA1304,
MEA1355,
MEA2246C,
MEA2248C,
MEA2252C,
MEA2803C,
MEA2305,
MEA2090,
MEA2939
✓

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Assisting or a related Health Science Field

OR

Associate degree in Medical Assisting or a related Health Science Field           

And

Minimal two (2)  years’ work experience in field and appropriate industry certification / licensure to include at least one of the following:

  • CMA (AAMA) 
  • RMA (AMT) 
  • NCMA (NCCT) taken after November 30, 2010 
  • CCMA (NHA) taken after January 30, 2011 
  • CMAC (AMCA) taken after October 8, 2015

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Melinda Mouradian

Medical Assisting (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
MEA
✓
    1. CMA-American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

   2. RMA- American Medical Technologists (AMT)

   3. CMAC- American Medical Assistant Certification (awarded after October 8, 2015)

   4. CCMA – (NHA)

   5. NCMA – (NCCT)

OR

Associate degree or higher in a health-related field desired with specialized training industry certifications in health-related field.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Melinda Mouradian

Motion Picture, Television Production, Digital Animation and Recording Arts (CCC, AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements

FIL2000,
FIL2002,
FIL2031,
FIL2032,
FIL2044,
FIL2611,
RTV2000C,
RTV2300

 

 ✓
Master’s degree in Motion Picture, Film or Television Production Technology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Motion Picture, Film or Television Production Technology

DIG2300C,
DIG2302C,
DIG2322,
DIG2341C,
DIG2370C,
DIG2430C,
FIL1456C,
FIL1461C,
FIL1940C,
FIL1518C,
FIL1547C,
FIL1641C,
FIL1680C,
FIL2100,
FIL2130,
FIL2361C,
FIL 2420C,
FIL2425C,
FIL2432C,
FIL2543C,
FIL2480,
FIL2470C,
FIL2488C,
FIL2491C,
FIL2537, FIL2538C,
FIL2548C,
FIL2571C,
FIL2528C,
FIL2561C,
FIL2671C,
FIL2910,
FIL2930,
FIL2941,
FIL2942,
FIL2681C,
FIL2589C,
MUS1621C,
RTV1100C,
RTV1201C,
RTV1558C,
RTV1559C,
RTV2245C,
RTV2250C,
RTV2333C,

RTV2710,
RTV2940
✓

Master’s degree in Motion Picture, Film or Television Production Technology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Motion Picture, Film or Television Production Technology                                           

OR

Professional experience in Motion Picture, Film and Television Production Technology and 10+ years demonstrating competencies with industry skills and the ability to teach the course material or specific skill level of the designated course.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

October 2021 Richard White

Music (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
MUH,

MUL 		✓
Master’s degree in Music

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music
MUC,

MUM,

MUT		 ✓
Master’s degree in Music

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music

AND

Keyboard ability, knowledge of music theory and ability to teach coursework in the specified area.
MUN ✓
Master’s degree in Music

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music

AND

Professional Experience of 10+ years in the music industry. Demonstrating professional performing skills and the ability to teach lessons on an instrument (including musical style) specified by the course designated.
MVB,

MVJ,

MVK,

MVP,

MVS,

MVV,

MVW		 ✓
Master’s degree in Music

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music

OR

Professional Experience of 10+ years in the music industry. Demonstrating professional performing skills and the ability to teach lessons on an instrument (including musical style) specified by the course designated, i.e. MVJ/Jazz, MVK/Keyboard, MVB/Brass, MVS/String, etc.


For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

October 2021 Richard White

Nursing (AS, ATC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
NUR (AS)
✓
 Master’s degree in Nursing

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Nursing

AND

Current State of Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse
NUR (Lab/Clinical)

NUR (ATC)
✓
 Master’s degree in Nursing

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Nursing

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and demonstrated experience in clinical practice as a registered nurse

AND

Current State of Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

November 2018 Deborah Copeland

Nutrition (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HUN1201 ✓
Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Dietetics or Nutrition

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Oceanography (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
OCE ✓
Master’s degree in Marine Studies, Oceanography, Geology, Earth Science or related marine studies sub fields

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marine Studies, Oceanography, Geology, Earth Science or related marine sub fields

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Carlos Ramos

Office Management Technology

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
OST

(credit- all except OST 2335 and OST 2339)
✓
 Master’s degree in Office Management/Systems, Business or Business Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Office Management/Systems, Business or Business Education

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Office Management/Systems, Business, Business Education or Paralegal and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
OST 2335,

OST 2339

Master’s degree in Office Management/Systems, Business, Business Education or English

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Office Management/Systems, Business, Business Education or English

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Office Management/Systems, Business, Business Education or English and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Office Occupations (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
OCA,

OTA
✓
 Specialized training/industry certifications in Office Systems/Management, competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Ophthalmic Medical Technology (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
OPT
✓
 Doctorate in Medicine or Optometry

OR

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field

AND

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) OR Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) certification OR Licensed Optician

(Only persons with the Master’s or Bachelor’s degree require a certification).

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Becky Mercer

Paralegal (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
PLA
✓
 Law Degree (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
PLA 2762
✓
 Associate degree or higher in Paralegal or Office Management/Systems and competence gained through a minimum of three years of full-time work experience in-field.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

September 2020 Linda Lebile

Patient Care Assistant (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HCP 0120,
HCP 0300,
HCP 0620,
HSC 0003L
✓
 Registered Nurse with current Florida licensure; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Deborah Copeland

Philosophy (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
PHI ✓
Master’s degree in Philosophy

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Photography (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
PGY ✓
Master’s degree in Art, Fine Arts or Photography

AND

18 graduate semester hours in Photography

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Photography

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Physical Science (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements 
ESC 1000 ✓
Master’s degree in Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or Geoscience

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy, or Geoscience
PSC 1341 ✓
Master’s degree in Physics, Physical Science, or related physical science sub-fields

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Physics, Physical Science, or related physical science sub-fields

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Carlos Ramos

Physics (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
PHY ✓
Master’s degree in Physics

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Carlos Ramos

Political Science (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
CPO,

INR,

POS		 ✓
Master’s degree in Political Science

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Practical Nursing (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
PRN (except PRN 0022)
✓
 Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field with current State of Florida licensure as Registered Nurse.

OR

Registered Nurse with current State of Florida licensure and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
PRN 0022
✓
 Registered Nurse with current State of Florida licensure

OR

Associate degree or higher in a health-related field desired with specialized training industry certifications in a health-related field.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Deborah Copeland

Psychology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

CLP,

DEP,

PSY,

SOP

 ✓
Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology or Counseling Psychology

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2011 Susan Caldwell

Public Safety Telecommunications (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
EMS 0000
✓
 Associate degree or higher preferred.

Five years of work experience in public safety telecommunications

AND

Three years supervisory experience in-field; demonstrated teaching skills

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2014 Barbara Cipriano

Radiography (AS, ATC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
RTE
✓
 Master’s degree in Radiography, Health Science, Science or Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Radiography, Health Science, Science or Education

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Radiography, and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

OR

Associate degree in Radiography and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

Current State of Florida Licensure in Radiography, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Reading (Developmental Education)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
REA 0056 (Developmental Education)
✓
 Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Elementary Education, English or Language Arts

OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours in Reading, Elementary Education, English or Language Arts 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Susan Bierster

Real Estate (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
REE
✓
 Current State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker, certified real estate instructor with the Florida Division of Real Estate (Florida Statute 475.451).

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns, Sr.

Religion (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
REL ✓
Master’s degree in Religion, Philosophy or Theology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Religion, Philosophy or Theology

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Roy Vargas

Respiratory Care (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
RET (Lecture)
✓
 Master’s degree in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary, Health Science, Science, or Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary, Health Science, Science, or Education

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory

Care/Cardiopulmonary, Health

Science, Science, or Education, and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

NBRC credential; Current State of Florida Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

 
RET (Lab/Clinical)
✓
 Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary and NBRC credential; Current State of Florida Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Security and Automation Systems Technician (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
BCV0001,

BCV0811,

BCV0812,

BCV0813,

BCV0814,

BCV0815,

BCV0816
✓
 Specialized training and industry certifications in the Security and Automation systems technician trades and applications required; competence gained through industrial work experience.

Four years of paid experience as a residential or commercial alarm installer, or automation technician.

One or more years of experience in teaching or training experience to include preparation of lesson plans, lecture and demonstration experience, plus knowledge and skills assessment.

    1. NCCER Certification in Electronics System Technician preferred.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2019 Thomas Gauthier

Sociology (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
SYG ✓
Master’s degree in Sociology

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Sociology

For credentialing in Sociology, course work in social work or the social sciences will not be accepted in lieu of course work in Sociology.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2004 Susan Caldwell

Sonography (AS, CCC, ATC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer)  Requirements
SON (Lecture)    ✓ Master’s degree in Radiology, Sonography, Health Science, Science or Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Radiology, Sonography, Health Science, Science or Education

OR

Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited sonography program and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

Hold current registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – RCS or RVS, or American Registry in Radiologic Technology (Sonography) ARRT(s)
SON (Clinical/Lab)    ✓ Master’s degree in Radiology, Sonography, Health Science, Science or Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Radiology, Sonography, Health Science, Science or Education

OR

Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited sonography program and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

OR

Associate in Science degree in Radiography or Sonography and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

Hold current or eligible for national registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – RCS or RVS or American Registry in Radiologic Technology (Sonography) ARRT(s)

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Speech (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
ORI,

SPC		 ✓
Master’s degree in Speech or Communications

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Speech, Oratory, Communications or Speech-related Theater courses

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

September 2020 Linda Lebile

Student Development (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
SLS 1501 ✓
Master’s degree in education (any field), psychology, sociology, counseling, family and marriage therapy, or social work

OR

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in education (any field), psychology, sociology, counseling, family and marriage therapy, or social work
SLS 1300,

SLS 1301,

SLS 1302,

SLS 1303		 ✓
Master’s degree in education (any field), psychology, sociology, counseling or social work

OR

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in education (any field), psychology, sociology, counseling or social work
SLS 2261 ✓
Faculty teaching Student Life Skills (SLS) curriculum related to leadership development must hold a master’s degree. Design and content are based on the development of goal setting, conflict resolution and leadership skills. PTK Leadership Certification required

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Susan Bierster

Supply Chain Management (AS, CCC, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
MAN2542,

TRA1010,

TRA1154,

TRA2098		 ✓
Master's degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a Logistics-Supply Chain-related field as appropriate to the program (i.e., Business)

OR

Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a Logistics-Supply Chain-related field as appropriate to the program (i.e., Business)
TRA0011,

TRA0097,

TRA0030,

OTA0008
✓
 Master's degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a Logistics-Supply Chain-related field as appropriate to the program (i.e., Business)

OR

Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a Logistics-Supply Chain-related field as appropriate to the program (i.e., Business)

OR

Bachelor’s degree or higher

AND

Documentation in two or more of the following:

   a. Professional certification (national, regional or state)

   b. Three years or more of in-field professional employment

   c. Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award

   d. Documentation of research and publication in the field

   e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Brent M. Ferns

Surgical Services (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix		 CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

HSC 1434C
STS 2944C
STS 2945C
STS 1302
STS 2365
STS 1304C
STS 1323C
STS 1340C
STS 2324C
STS 2955C
✓

Bachelor’s degree or higher.


OR


A minimum of an Associate’s degree


AND


Demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline:

Must possess a CURRENT credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).


AND


a CURRENT CPR CERTIFICATION


AND


A minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology or a combination of both within the past five years. 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Surgical Technology (AS, CCC, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
STS
✓
 Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), and three years of full-time operating room experience

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian

Teacher Certification Program (EPI Educator Preparation Institute) (Institutional Credit)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements

EPI0001,

EPI0002,

EPI0003,

EPI0004,

EPI0020,

EPI0030,

EPI0950

 
✓
 Master’s degree in Education

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Education. The 18 graduate semester hours can include subject area specific education courses

*Clinical Educator required
EPI0009,

EPI0010,

EPI0011		    ✓ Master’s degree in Education or Reading

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Education or Reading. The 18 graduate semester hours can include subject area specific education courses

Coursework or certification to demonstrate competency in Reading required.
For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

July 2015 Susan Caldwell

Theater (AA)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
THE,

TPA,

TPP		 ✓
Master’s degree in Theater

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Theater

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2020 Richard White

Vocational Preparatory Instruction (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix 		CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
VPI
✓
 Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading, English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Statistics

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

January 2020 Jennifer Johnson

Welding Technology (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer)  CNC Status (Not designed for transfer)  Requirements
PMT0108 PMT0109 PMT0126 PMT0127 PMT0143 PMT0147 PMT0150 PMT0151 PMT0074   ✓

Specialized training and certifications in welding to include at a minimum:

Proof of past or present American Welding Society Certified Welder


OR


NCCER Level 2 Certifications

OR

A State or county Journeyman Welder

License

AND

Four years of verifiable experience as a welder in the field

AND

Two years of teaching or training experience 
For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

August 2021 Thomas Gauthier
Karen Pain