FACULTY GUIDELINES

Credentialing Parameters for Particular Disciplines

Degrees and course work must be obtained from institutions that are “regionally accredited” through the (1) Middle States, (2) New England, (3) North Central, (4) Northwest, (5) Southern or (6) Western associations or commissions.  Any deviation from this practice must be approved by the President of the College or his designee in conjunction with the Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity or appropriate credentiling authority. International credentials must be assessed as equivalent academic preparation by an approved evaluation service.
 

Course Prefix	T (Transfer)	N (Non-Transfer)	Minimum Requirements
PLA			18 graduate semester hours in legal studies (legal assisting, paralegal studies, law) + master's degree or a master's degree with a major in legal studies (legal assisting, paralegal studies, law) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree