10 Miss. Code. R. 201-4.10 - Faculty Qualifications
The character, education, and experience in higher education of the faculty shall be such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive an education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study.
A. Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level shall have at least a master's degree in the discipline being taught, from an institution or entity accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, or master's degree with a concentration in the discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester credit hours in the discipline being taught.
B. Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree shall have at least a master's degree in the discipline being taught, from an institution or entity accredited by a USDE recognized accrediting agency, or master's degree with a concentration in the discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester credit hours in the discipline being taught.
C. Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses shall have at least a master's degree in the discipline being taught from an institution or entity accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, or master's degree with a concentration in the discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester credit hours in the discipline being taught. At least 25 percent of the discipline course hours in each undergraduate major are taught by faculty members holding the terminal degreeusually the earned doctoratein the discipline.
D. Faculty teaching graduate level degree programs shall hold doctorates, or other degrees generally recognized as the highest attainable in the discipline or closely related discipline, awarded by an institution or entity accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
E. The institution or entity shall document and justify the qualifications of its faculty.
F. With the approval of a majority of the institution's or entity's governing board, an individual with exemplary experience in the field of appointment, which may include direct and relevant work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements may serve as a faculty member without the degree credentials specified in the above (A) - (D) of this subsection. Such appointments shall be limited and the justification for each such appointment shall be fully documented by the institution or entity. The Commission, at its discretion, may review the full complement of faculty providing instruction at the institution or other entity.
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The character, education, and experience in higher education of the faculty shall be such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive an education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study.
A. Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level shall have at least a master's degree in the discipline being taught, from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, or master's degree with a concentration in the discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester credit hours in the discipline being taught.
B. Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree shall have at least a master's degree in the discipline being taught, from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, or master's degree with a concentration in the discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester credit hours in the discipline being taught.
C. Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses shall have at least a master's degree in the discipline being taught from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, or master's degree with a concentration in the discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester credit hours in the discipline being taught. At least 25 percent of the discipline course hours in each undergraduate major are taught by faculty members holding the terminal degree-usually the earned doctorate-in the discipline.
D. Faculty teaching graduate level degree programs shall hold doctorates, or other degrees generally recognized as the highest attainable in the discipline or closely related discipline, awarded by an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
E. With the approval of a majority of the institution's governing board, an individual with exemplary experience in the field of appointment, which may include direct and relevant work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements may serve as a faculty member without the degree credentials specified in the above (A) - (D) of this subsection. Such appointments shall be limited and the justification for each such appointment shall be fully documented. The Commission may review the full complement of faculty providing instruction at the institution to verify that such appointments are justified.