Faculty Guidelines

Credentialing Parameters for Particular Disciplines

Degrees and course work must be obtained from institutions that are "regionally accredited" through one of the following:

  • Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, WASC (ACCJC)
  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
    • Formerly known as North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
  • WASC Senior College and University Commission

Any deviation from this practice should be prepared as an alternative credentialing application. International credentials must be assessed as equivalent academic preparation by an approved evaluation service.

Course work submitted by the faculty applicant as graduate credit must be clearly designated by the granting institution as part of a graduate program, or formally validated by the granting institution as graduate level study. Official transcripts must be provided by the granting institution.

Fire Science

Fire Fighting & Protection

Course Prefix:
Fire Fighting & Protection:

FFP 1XXX
FFP 2XXX*

Minimum Requirements:
1. Master's degree in Fire Science or a fire or emergency service related field

2. Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Fire Science or related field

3. Master's degree in a closely related field (MBA, MPA, Public Safety Administration, Public Safety, Management, Education) with AA/AS/AAS or BA/BS/BAS in any one of the specific subject areas listed below:

  • Fire Science/Fire Protection/Fire Administration/Fire Technology
  • Engineering (Fire Sciences Courses)
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Investigation
  • Emergency Medical Service

4. Master's degree and one of the Professional Certifications listed below:

  • Fire Officer
  • Fire Inspector
  • Fire Investigator
  • Fire Instructor

5. Master's Degree with significant work experience in fire or life safety, education, public safety, or other related fields.