Review and evaluation of qualifications of instructors; minimum qualifications for instructors.
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-60-45
in effectThe commission shall not appoint instructors, but the commission may review and evaluate whether an instructor is qualified to teach a program of study as follows:
Academic classes. Classroom instructors teaching general education courses shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree with appropriate coursework in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution and one (1) of the following: A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught; or A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in methods and techniques of teaching. Technical classes. Classroom instructors teaching technical courses shall have at least a high-school diploma or an equivalent diploma and at least one (1) of the following: A degree, certificate or license in the subject area or a related field; A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit in mathematics, science or courses related to the subject area from an accredited institution; or A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in the technical area or a related field. Apprenticeship trade classes. Instructors of apprenticeship trades shall have the following qualifications and training: At least a high-school diploma or an equivalent diploma; A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience above the students’ level in the trade to be taught; and Recognized standing as a tradesman or specialist supported by evidence from previous employers.
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