PSY – Instructor Qualifications Archive
PSY Instructor Qualifications prior to September 2022
Only the two courses below were listed between 2019 and 2022. PSY213 was added in 2022.
PSY 236 – Psychology of Adult Development & Aging:
Meet general instructor qualifications for Psychology (above),
OR
Master’s degree in Gerontology AND at least 30 graduate credit hours in Psychology and/or Human Development.
PSY 240 – Personal Awareness and Growth:
In addition to the general qualifications, instructor must show evidence* of knowledge and proficiency in small-group facilitation and process.
*Acceptable course-specific evidence should be evaluated upon consultation with a subject matter expert. This evidence may include graduate coursework, prior teaching experience, or work experience that indicates an acceptable level of proficiency and knowledge needed to teach the course.
PSY Instructor Qualifications prior to March 2019
General Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Psychology (including all specialized degrees with Psychology in the title of the degree)
OR Master’s degree or higher in Counseling (including specialties in MFT, MFCC, CMF)
OR Master’s degree or higher in a Related Area and completion of 30 quarter-hours of graduate credit in a Psychology or Counseling Department.
Related Area degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Science
- Human Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Social or Human Ecology
- Social Work
- Human Development
The list of Related Areas may not be inclusive as there are other degree titles that may be appropriate. The Division Dean, in consultation with the Faculty Department Chair (and/or screening committee), will make a recommendation to the Dean of Instruction about the applicability of a particular degree that is outside the scope of these lists.
The SAC may recommend a Master’s degree outside of these qualifications for a special-topic course.
Qualifications that apply to specific courses
PSY 236: Psychology of Adult Development & Aging
Meet general instructor qualifications for Psychology (above),
OR
Master’s degree in Gerontology AND at least 30 graduate credit hours in Psychology and/or Human Development.
Approved: February 2017
PSY Instructor Requirements prior to February 2017
Master’s degree or higher in Psychology (including all specialized degrees with Psychology in the title of the degree)
OR Master’s degree or higher in Counseling (including specialties in MFT, MFCC, CMF)
OR Master’s degree or higher in a Related Areaandcompletion of 30 quarter-hours of graduate credit in a Psychology or Counseling Department.
Related Area degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Science
- Human Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Social or Human Ecology
- Social Work
- Human Development
The list of Related Areas may not be inclusive as there are other degree titles that may be appropriate. The Division Dean, in consultation with the Faculty Department Chair (and/or screening committee), will make a recommendation to the Dean of Instruction about the applicability of a particular degree that is outside the scope of these lists.
The SAC may recommend a Master’s degree outside of these qualifications for a special-topic course.
Approved: May 2013
Master’s degree (or higher) in the Subject Area OR a Master’s degree (or higher) in a Related Area plus 30 quarter hours of graduate credit in the Subject Area
- Subject Area degrees include:
- Psychology (General)
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling (including specialty in MFT, MFCC, CMF)
- Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
Related Area degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Science
- Human Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Social Ecology
- Social Work
The list of Related Areas may not be inclusive as there are other degree titles that may be appropriate. The Division Dean, in consultation with the Faculty Department Chair (and/or screening committee), will make the final determination about the applicability of a particular degree that is outside the scope of these lists.
The SAC can approve a Master’s degree outside of these qualifications for a special-topic course.
Approved: June 2012
Psychology faculty must have a Master’s Degree or a PhD/PsyD in Psychology, or a Master’s Degree or PhD/PsyD in a related field which includes at least thirty hours of graduate psychology credits. Examples of related fields include the following:
- Counseling
- Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Social Ecology
- Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Cognitive Science
- Experimental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Human Sciences
- or other APA-approved graduate program in psychology
There may be exceptions for special topic classes, as specified by the SAC.
In making course assignments, administrators should consider the instructor’s academic background, expertise, and professional experience with the goal of matching instructor qualifications to the specific course assignment.
June, 2009
Masters degree or 30 graduate credits in subject area. HR needs to consult with Psychology instructor that new hires have correct qualifications for specific class
Revised Date: 6/16/1987