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ACTIONDISCIPLINEDESCRIPTIONMaster’s in physical education, exercise science, education withan emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology ofexercise, or adaptive physical education,ORBachelor’s in any of the aboveANDMaster’s in any life science, dance, physiology, health education,recreation administration, or physical therapyOR the equivalent;ANDFifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in thearea of disability.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53414. The completecitation is located on page 84. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Master’s Degree List)Speech Language Pathology:Disabled Students Programsand ServicesThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53414, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Master’s, or equivalent foreign degree, in speech pathology andaudiology, or in communication disorders;ANDLicensure or eligibility for licensure as a speech pathologist oraudiologist by the Medical Board of California.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53414. The completecitation is located on page 84. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Work Experience Instructorsor CoordinatorsThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53416, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*The minimum qualifications in any discipline in which workexperience may be provided at the college where the instructoror coordinator is employed.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53416. The completecitation is located on page 85. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.82014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges

ACTIONDISCIPLINEDESCRIPTIONNEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Citizenship:Noncredit InstructionThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, and six semester units inAmerican history and institutions.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)English as a SecondLanguage (ESL):NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in teaching English as a second language, orteaching English to speakers of other languages;ORBachelor’s degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual/biculturalstudies, reading, or speech; and a certificate in teaching Englishas a second language, which may be completed concurrentlyduring the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor;ORBachelor’s degree with any of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and one year of experience teaching ESL in anaccredited institution; and a certificate in teaching English as asecond language, which may be completed concurrently duringthe first two years of employment as a noncredit instructor;ORPossession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects AdultEducation Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Health and Safety:NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, biology,nursing, dietetics, or nutrition; or an associate degree in any ofthose subjects, and four years of professional experience relatedto the subject of the course taught.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.2014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges9

ACTIONDISCIPLINEDESCRIPTIONNEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Home Economics: NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in home economics, life management, family and consumer studies, dietetics, food management interiordesign, or clothing and textiles; or an associated degree in any ofthose subjects, and four years of professional experience relatedto the subject of the course taught.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Interdisciplinary—BasicSkills NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in any social science, humanities, mathematics,or natural science discipline or in liberal studies, as appropriatefor the course.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Mathematics—Basic Skills:NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in mathematics.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Older Adults:-NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree with a major related to the subject of thecourse taught, and either:(A) Thirty hours or two semester units of course work or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult taken atan accredited institution of higher education or approved bythe district. This requirement may be completed concurrentlyduring the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor;or (B) One year of professional experience working with olderadults;OR102014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges

ACTIONDISCIPLINEDESCRIPTIONAssociate degree with a major related to the subject of the coursetaught; and two years of occupational experience related to thesubject of the course taught; and sixty hours or four semesterunits of coursework or classwork in understanding the needsof the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of highereducation or approved by the district. This last requirement maybe completed concurrently during the first year of employmentas a noncredit instructor.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Parent Education: NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, family and consumer studies with aspecialization in child development or early childhood education, educational psychology with a specialization in child development, elementary education, psychology, or family life studies;and two years of professional experience in early childhoodprograms or parenting education.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Pharmacy TechnologyAny bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience,or any associate degree and six years of professional experience,or any associate degree, and an accredited Pharmacy TechnicianCertification (CPhT), and four years of professional experience.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Reading—Basic Skills:NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature,composition, linguistics, speech, creative writing, or journalism;ORBachelor’s degree in any discipline and twelve semester units ofcoursework in teaching reading.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.2014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges11

ACTIONDISCIPLINEDESCRIPTIONNEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Specialized Instruction,Disabled Students Programsand Services: NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*A bachelor’s degree with any of the following majors: education ofstudents with specific or multiple disabilities; special education;psychology; physical education with an emphasis in adaptivephysical education; communicative disorders; rehabilitation;computer-based education; other computer-related majors whichinclude course work on adapted or assistive computer technologyfor students with disabilities; other majors related to providingspecialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities.ORAn associate degree with one of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability categoryor categories being served.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Specialized Instruction (Disabled Students Programsand Services)—Vocational:NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*An associate degree or certificate of training; and four yearsof occupational experience related to the subject of the coursetaught; and two years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category beingserved.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Vocational (short-term):NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree; and two years of occupational experiencerelated to the subject of the course taught;ORAssociate degree; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught;ORPossession of a full-time, clear California Designated SubjectsAdult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction inthe subject matter;122014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges

ACTIONDISCIPLINEDESCRIPTIONORFor courses in an occupation for which the district offers or hasoffered apprenticeship instruction, the minimum qualificationsfor noncredit apprenticeship instructors in that occupation, asspecified in Section 53413.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.NEW(Specific Bachelor’s orAssociate Degree List)Writing—Basic Skills:NoncreditThis is an existing discipline that is located in title 5, §53412, thelanguage from that section is incorporated into the DisciplinesLists.*Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature,composition, linguistics, speech, creative writing, or journalism;ORBachelor’s degree in any discipline and twelve semester units ofcoursework in teaching reading.*This is a paraphrased version of title 5, §53412. The completecitation is located on page 82. If there is any conflict between theparaphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 languageshall prevail.2014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges13

History of Minimum Qualifications andthe Disciplines Listscolleges and a guideline for day-to-day decisionsregarding suitability for employment in the system.The complete disciplines lists with revisions to thatadopted by the Board of Governors of the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges were designed to replace the system of credentials that was in force until June 30, 1990.The relevant sections of the Education Code were adopted by the Legislature in September 1988, as part of AB1725, the community college reform bill.Districts may establish local qualifications beyondthe minimum standards defined in the DisciplinesLists, and they have flexibility in how they organizecourses within disciplines, how to apply equivalency,and how to develop criteria and employ processes toselect administrators and instructors. Developmentof local processes for applying the minimum qualifications requires mutual agreement between the boardof trustees and the academic senate.Significant amendments were made by AB 2155 and SB1590 of 1989, SB 2298 of 1990, and SB 343 of 1993.Faculty internship programs were authorized by SB 9of 1991. The disciplines lists used to implement theminimum qualifications for credit instructors, counselors, and librarians are incorporated by reference into theBoard’s regulations.Guidelines for the Using Discipline ListsThese disciplines lists must be used in conjunction withthe Board of Governors minimum qualifications regulations (title 5, sections 53400-53430). Applicable rulesspecified in title 5 include the following:These lists were prepared and reviewed primarily by theAcademic Senate for California Community Colleges. Degrees and credits generally must be fromThey were first adopted in July 1989, underwent minoraccredited institutions (section 53406).revisions in November 1990, May 1991, September1993, September 1996, April 1999, November 2002, Sep An occupational license or certificate is required intember 2005, November 2007, November 2009, Novem certain instances (section 53417).ber 2011, and November 2013.Process to Initiate Changes to theDisciplines ListsUsers of this booklet are encouraged to forward recommendations for additions, changes, and/or suggestionsthrough their local academic senates to the AcademicSenate for California Community Colleges or to theAcademic Affairs Division of the Chancellor’s Office.The Academic Senate and Academic Affairs Division inthe Chancellor’s Office continually monitor issues andquestions relating to minimum qualifications.The Academic Senate regularly considers changes tothese lists, and recommendations from the Senate tothe Board of Governors are developed through activecollaboration between the local senates, professional organizations within the state, and the Chancellor’s Office.The resulting minimum qualifications serve as a statewide benchmark for promoting professionalism andrigor within the academic disciplines in the community142014 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty andAdministrators in California Community Colleges A district may hire a person who possesses qualifi cations different from, but equivalent to, thoselisted on the disciplines list, according to criteriaand procedures agreed upon by the governingboard and the academic senate (section 53430).California Code of Regulations Title 5 in several sections also specify minimum qualifications for additionalfaculty members, including health services professionals, non-credit instructors, apprenticeship instructors,DSP&S personnel, EOPS personnel, learning assistanceand tutoring coordinators, and work experience coordinators. These regulations sections are incorporated intothe Disciplines List in their entirety where appropriateas well as being included in the Appendix of this document starting on page 79.Further, these lists only reflect the statewide minimums for persons to be considered qualified to teachin a discipline. Each district may establish additionalqualifications which ar

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