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Miss. Code Ann. § 75-60-45: Review and evaluation of qualifications of instructors; minimum qualifications for instructors.

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The 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:
(1) 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) A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught; or
(b) A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in methods and techniques of teaching.
(2) 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) A degree, certificate or license in the subject area or a related field;
(b) A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit in mathematics, science or courses related to the subject area from an accredited institution; or
(c) A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in the technical area or a related field.
(3) Apprenticeship trade classes. Instructors of apprenticeship trades shall have the following qualifications and training:
(a) At least a high-school diploma or an equivalent diploma;
(b) A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience above the students’ level in the trade to be taught; and
(c) Recognized standing as a tradesman or specialist supported by evidence from previous employers.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 75. Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments
Chapter 60. Proprietary Schools and Colleges

The 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:

(1) 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) A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught; or

(b) A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in methods and techniques of teaching.

(2) 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) A degree, certificate or license in the subject area or a related field;

(b) A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit in mathematics, science or courses related to the subject area from an accredited institution; or

(3) Apprenticeship trade classes. Instructors of apprenticeship trades shall have the following qualifications and training:

(a) At least a high-school diploma or an equivalent diploma;

(b) A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience above the students’ level in the trade to be taught; and

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