Instructor qualifications
Qualifications
High school instructors teaching 51°µÍø Dual Credit courses must meet 51°µÍø instructor qualifications (or demonstrate competencies) approved through 51°µÍø’s faculty review process.
Instructor qualifications are reviewed collaboratively by 51°µÍø academic departments and division deans to ensure Dual Credit courses maintain the same academic standards and learning outcomes as courses taught on campus.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum instructor qualifications vary by discipline and course.
Many lower-division transfer courses require:
- A master’s degree in the teaching discipline, and/or
- A master’s degree with sufficient graduate coursework in the discipline
Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses may qualify through:
- Industry experience
- Professional licensure or certifications
- Relevant education and training
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise
Qualification requirements are determined by 51°µÍø academic departments and align with regional accreditation standards and college hiring practices.
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Sponsored Dual Credit Model
Don’t meet the posted instructor qualificaitons? You may still be eligible to teach through our  model, where you’ll partner closely with a sponsoring 51°µÍø faculty member who provides academic oversight and support.