Accreditation

Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting; or

Master’s degree in Taxation and a valid CPA license.

Master’s degree in Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or Landscape Architecture; or

Master’s degree 18 graduate semester hours in Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or Landscape Architecture or similar field.

Master’s degree in Anatomy and/or Physiology; or

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (anatomy, cell biology, biology, Botany, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Virology, Zoology); or

Professional degree (M.D., D.O) and 9 graduate semester hours in Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Embryology, Cytology, Histology, Organology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and/or Genetics; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Anatomy and/or Physiology.

Master’s degree in Anthropology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Anthropology.

Architecture
Except ARC 2171, ARC 2172

Credit Transferable

Master’s degree in Architecture; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Architecture.

Architecture
ARC 2171, ARC 2172

Credit Transferable

Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following areas: Architecture or Engineering.

Art

ARH, ART

Master’s degree in Art; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Art.

Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics.

Automotive Mechanics
AER

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; or

Aviation

ATT2200, ATT2133, ATT2131, ATT2660

Master’s degree in Aviation and two (2) years relevant work

experience in Aviation Industry.

Master’s degree in Aviation and two (2) years relevant work experience in Aviation Industry; and

FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate; or Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Multi-engine – Airplane.

Master’s degree in Aviation and two (2) years relevant work experience in Aviation Industry or Airline Operations; and FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate; or

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane

Aviation

FAA Certificate

FAR Part 141 (Ground School Courses) ATT1100 and ATT2110 ATT2120

Master’s degree and two (2) years relevant work experience in Aviation Industry and course specific FAA Certifications listed:

FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate, or Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) - Airplane

FAA Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate; or Certified Flight Instructor- Instrument (CFI-I) - Airplane

Master’s degree in Aviation Preferred; or

Master’s degree and 3 years of recent and relevant full-time work experience in aviation industry; or

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant full-time work experience in aviation industry; or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant full-time work experience in aviation industry; and

Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

Master’s degree in Business Administration; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields, including:  Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Law, Management, Marketing or Real Estate; and five (5) years of work experience in financial services in the area corresponding to the specific course competencies; or

Master’s degree; and

Ten (10) years of work experience in financial services in the area corresponding to the specific course competencies.

Master’s degree in Biochemistry; or

Master’s degree in Chemistry with 9 graduate semester hours in Biochemistry; or

Master’s degree in Biology with 9 graduate semester hours in Biochemistry; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Biochemistry.

Master’s degree in one of the Biological Sciences (anatomy, cell biology, biology, botany, ecology, evolution, genetics, histology, immunology, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, parasitology, pharmacology, physiology, virology, zoology); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in the Biological Sciences.

Master’s degree in one of the Biological Sciences with an emphasis in molecular techniques/coursework such as biochemistry, botany, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or zoology; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester in any combination of the above fields.

Master’s degree in Botany; or

Master’s degree in one of the following Biological Sciences (Cell Biology, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Plant Science) with 9 graduate semester hours in Botany; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Botany.

Building Construction [BCN* & BCT* except BCT 1750, 1770, 1771]

Credit Transferable

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following areas: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture.

Building Construction Trades
[BCT 1750, BCT 1770, BCT 1771]

Credit Transferable

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following areas: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture; or

Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with three (3) years of full-time Accounting/Finance work experience in the  construction or architecture industry.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior, Supervision & Administration; or  

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior or Supervision & Administration and two (2) years of work experience in business intelligence/analytics.

Master's degree in Business Administration and MDC Changemaking Certification Workshop; or

Master's degree and MDC Changemaking Certification Workshop; and one of the following:

Two (2) years of full-time work or two (2) years of full-time teaching experience in Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Social/Environmental Change, or Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) fields; or

Master’s degree in Business Administration; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management or Marketing and two (2) years of work experience in small business or entrepreneurship.

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing.

Business Computer Programming
CTS, CGS, CGV

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g., Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering); or

Master’s degree in Human-Centered Design; or

Master’s degree and Innovation Professional certification from the International Association of Innovation Professionals; or

Master’s degree in Business Administration and 6 graduate semester hours in user experience design or new product development.

Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field (e.g., Data/Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field as listed above.

Juris Doctor or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Business Law.

Central Sterile Processing Technician STS 0019, 0013

Credit Non-Transferable

Vocational

Associate’s degree in a Health Care related field; or

Associate’s degree; or

Certificate in Surgical Technology from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program at a regionally accredited institution; and

Valid Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD); or

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA);

Three (3) years of full-time work experience as a Central Service Technician in a sterile processing department.

Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry; or

Master’s degree in Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering and 9 graduate semester hours in Chemistry; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry.

Master’s degree in any field and an Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science; and

Valid national certification from one of the following: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB); and

Valid Medical Laboratory Technologist licensure from the State of Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field

Computer Science

All courses except CGS1060C, COP2270, CTS2375C

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g.,Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science or related field as listed above.

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g.,Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, including Computer Education, Educational Technologies); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science or related field as listed above.

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Doctorate or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning or related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering); or

Doctorate or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Machine Learning or related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering)

Computer Science

Computer Software Engineering
CEN

Master's degree in Computer Science; Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field (e.g., Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering); or

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science; Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field (e.g. Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering).

Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, (e.g.,Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering and AWS (Amazon Web Services) Solutions Architect - Associate industry certification; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Computer Science or related field as listed above and AWS (Amazon Web Services) Solutions Architect - Associate industry certification.

Criminal Justice
CJC, CJL, CJJ, DSC, SCC, CCJ, CJE 1003, CJE 1640, CJE 1642, CJE 1673, CJE1680, CJE 1772, CJE 2302, CJE 2400, CJE 2600, CJE 2601, CJE 2644, CJE 2671, CJE 2672

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related Public Safety field; or

Master’s degree or Juris Doctor degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice or related Public Safety field.

Master’s degree in Dance; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Dance.

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in any field; and

Certificate in Dental Assisting with Expanded Function (EFDA) from an American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program at a regionally accredited institution; and

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

And

Three (3) years of full-time work and / or instructional experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.

Master’s degree in any field and Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene; or

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene; or

Bachelor’s degree in any field and Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from an Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program; and

Valid State of Florida Dental Hygiene licensure; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics; or

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics including Calculus I or equivalent.

Master’s degree in Reading; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Reading preferred. Teaching experience in developmental reading also preferred.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Master's degree in any field; Bachelor’s degree in any field and Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from a Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at a regionally accredited institution; and

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certificate; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience as a sonographer.

Digital Media – Gaming and Animation

Master's degree in Computer Animation or related field (e.g.,Master's degrees in TV & Film production, Digital Media, Commercial Art, Graphic Arts, Game Development, Digital Arts); or

Master's degree in Computer Animation, Digital Arts or Game Design; or

Master’s degree in the Earth Sciences (Geology or its sub-disciplines such as Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Soil Science, Hydrology; Meteorology; Climatology; Geophysics; Oceanography); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in the Earth Sciences.

Early Childhood Education
EEC, EEX, LAE, RED

Credit
Transferable

Doctorate in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Early Childhood Education; or

Master’s degree in Education plus 18 graduate semester hours in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree in Education; and

State of Florida requirements for teacher preparation faculty must be met.

Master’s degree in Education with 18 graduate semester hours in Exceptional Student Education; and

State of Florida requirements for teacher preparation faculty must be met.

Master’s degree in Economics; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Economics.

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services; and current State of Florida Paramedic license;

or

Medical Doctor (MD), Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Physician Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) professional with valid corresponding state license; and

3 (three) years of full-time work experience in emergency medicine or pre-hospital emergency care environment.

Endoscopy
Technician
(STS1925C, 1926C)

Associate’s degree in a Health Care related field; or Associate’s degree; and

Certificate in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (GI SCOPE) (CFER) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD); and

Engineering
EGN, EGS, ETD, ETM, ETG, ETC, ETS, ETP, ETI

Except ETI 1172, 1040, 1040L

Master’s degree in Engineering; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering.

Master’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering; or

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biology and at least 3 years of full time applicable bioscience industry experience.

Engineering

All CET and EET

Except CET1171, CET1178C, CET1487C, CET2588C

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications or Computer Engineering; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications or Computer Engineering.

Master’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, Computer Science, or Information Technology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, Computer Science, or Information Technology; or

Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems and 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, Computer Science, or Information Technology or in-field certification (i.e., CompTia A+, Network +, Server +, Cisco).

English

ENC2300 and LIT2480 require credits in oral communications

Master’s degree in English or Linguistics; or

Master’s in Fine Arts in Creative Writing; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English/Creative Writing or a concentration of writing related courses from the above disciplines.

In addition, for ENC2300 and LIT2480, six graduate hours in Oral Communications required. 

Check English Education to be sure they are not methodology courses.

Master’s degree in Environmental Science; or

Master’s degree in a natural science with 9 graduate semester hours in environmental related science or engineering courses, such as but not limited to: Atmospheric Sciences, Botany, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, and/or Oceanography (not to be limited to EVR and EVS courses only); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Environmental Science.

Master’s degree in TESOL; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in TESOL preferred; or

Master’s degree in Linguistics, Foreign Languages, English or Education with one of the following:  18 graduate semester hours focusing on language instruction or two years of teaching experience in ESL.  

Fashion Design
CTE1401, CTE1721C, CTE1743C, CTE1841C, CTE1942, CTE2120, CTE2310C, CTE2722C, CTE2330C, CTE2732, CTE2342C, CTE2745C, CTE2749C, CTE2760C

MFA in Fashion Design, Illustration, Textiles or Fibers and a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field (e.g., Apparel Design, Knitwear Design, Womenswear Design, Menswear Design, Technical Design); or

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Fashion Design, Illustration, Textiles or Fibers and a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field (e.g., Apparel Design, Knitwear Design, Womenswear Design, Menswear Design, Technical Design); or

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field (e.g., Apparel Design, Knitwear Design, Womenswear Design, Menswear Design, Fashion, Technical Design, Illustration, Fabric, Textiles) and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time work experience in the apparel industry as a designer or creative director.

Master's degree in Fashion Business, Fashion Management, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Global Fashion Business or related field (e.g., Retail Management, Fashion Luxury Management, Product Development, Fashion Supply Chain); or 

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Fashion Business, Fashion Management, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Global Fashion Business or related field (e.g., Retail Management, Fashion Luxury Management, Product Development, Fashion Supply Chain); or 

MBA and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time work experience in the apparel industry; or

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Business, Fashion Management, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising or related field (e.g., Retail Management, Fashion Luxury Management, Product Development, Fashion Design, Fashion Supply Chain, Business Administration) and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time executive-level work experience. 

MFA or Master’s degree in Film, Television, Radio, Digital Production or related field (preferred); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Film, Television, Radio, Digital Production or related field.

Master’s degree in Finance or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Finance; and

Two (2) years of full-time industry experience in one or any combination of the areas of corporate finance, investments, security analysis, capital analysis, financial reporting or business valuation.

Master’s degree in Finance or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Finance with one or any combination of the following fields: Portfolio Management including securities analysis, derivatives and/or future and options; Capital Analysis including capital markets, financial markets or emerging markets, and quantitative methods; and

Two (2) years of full-time industry experience in the areas of wealth management or financial planning.

Fire Science Technology

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency or Disaster Management,
Organizational Leadership or Homeland Security; and

Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services; and
Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and

Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.

OR

Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science; and

Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and

Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.

Fire Science Technology

Fire Safety Inspector Series

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency or Disaster Management, Organizational Leadership or Homeland Security; and

Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services; and

Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and

Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.

OR

Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science; and
Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and

Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
and

One or more active State/Industry certification(s) in the fire service or fire prevention specialty areas:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-I)
Certified Fire Inspector II (CFI-II) Certified Fire Plans Examiner (CFPE)

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI)

National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)

Fire Marshal designation (FM)

State of Florida, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST)

Fire Safety Inspector I

Master’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Business Administration, Nutrition, or Restaurant Management and at least two years of relevant industry experience in Culinary Arts or Hospitality; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any of the previously listed fields and at least two years of relevant industry experience in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.

Master’s degree in the assigned Foreign Language or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in the assigned Foreign Language; and three (3) years of teaching experience in the assigned language; or

Master’s degree in a Foreign Language, Linguistics, TESOL, Foreign Language Acquisition, or Foreign Language Education and three (3) years of teaching experience in the assigned language; and one of the following:

Higher education degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate) with language of instruction in the assigned language; or

Native or native-like proficiency in the assigned language as demonstrated by prior or current professional certification, licensure, and/or a passing score on a language proficiency examination in the assigned language from a recognized testing entity accepted by Miami Dade College, or the Florida Department of Education World Languages teaching certification subject area exam in the assigned language.

Faculty who meet the above credentialing criteria are qualified to teach foreign language literature survey courses in the assigned language.

Master’s degree in a Foreign Language, Linguistics, TESOL, Foreign Language Acquisition, or Foreign Language Education and three (3) years of teaching experience in the assigned language; and one of the following:

Higher education degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate) with language of instruction in the assigned language; or

Native or native-like proficiency in the assigned language as demonstrated by prior or current professional certification, licensure, and/or a passing score on a language proficiency examination in the assigned language from a recognized testing entity accepted by Miami Dade College, or the Florida Department of Education World Languages teaching certification subject area exam in the assigned language.

Funeral Service Education - Clinical Labs

FSE 2100L

FSE 2140L

Bachelor’s degree or Associate in Science degree in Funeral Service Education or Mortuary Science from an American Board of Funeral Service Education institution; and

One year of full-time work experience as a licensed embalmer; and

Valid State of Florida Embalmer license; or State of Florida Funeral Director & Embalmer License.

Master's degree in Game Design, Information Technology, Video Game Programming or related field (e.g., Interactive Design and Game Development, Visual Design for Games, Computer Animation); or

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Game Design, Information Technology, Video Game Programming or related field (e.g., Interactive Design and Game Development, Visual Design for Games, Computer Animation).

Master’s degree in Geography; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Geography.

Master’s degree in Geology; or

Master’s degree in an Earth Science (as defined for ESC courses) and 9 graduate semester hours in a discipline of Geology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Geology.

Master's degree in Commercial Art, Computer Animation, Digital Design, Graphic Art, Graphic Design or Web Design; or

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Commercial Art, Computer Animation, Digital Design, Graphic Art, Graphic Design or Web Design.

Master’s degree in any field; and

One of the following valid American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credentials: Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Associate, Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in the Health Information Management Technology field.

Health & Wellness
HLP 1080,1081,1082,1083 HSC 2400
PET 2430,2622C,2760

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or Sports Science; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in field.

In addition, for HSC 2400, current certification (recertification required every two years) as an Instructor in (1) First Aid validated by either the American Red Cross (ARC) or Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ESCI) and in (2) Basic Life Support (BLS) validated by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Nursing or Allied Health discipline (e.g., Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Physician Assistant; Dietetics; Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy; Radiography; Respiratory Therapy; Speech Language Pathology); or

Associate's degree in a Healthcare field (e.g., Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Dietetics; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Assisting; Medical Technology; Occupational Therapy; Physician Assistant; Physical Therapy; Radiography; Respiratory Therapy; Speech Language Pathology); and

Valid licensure or certificate in the above-referenced Allied Health or Healthcare fields; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Nursing or Allied Health discipline (e.g., Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Physician Assistant; Dietetics; Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy; Radiography; Respiratory Therapy; Speech Language Pathology); or

Associate's degree in a Healthcare field (e.g., Dental Hygiene; Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Dietetics; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Assisting; Medical Technology; Occupational Therapy; Physician Assistant; Physical Therapy; Radiography; Respiratory Therapy; Speech Language Pathology); and

Certificate in Artificial Intelligence related courses (10 hours) from a regionally accredited institution or Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education or American Council on Education

and

Valid licensure or certificate in the above-referenced Allied Health or Healthcare fields; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master's degree in any field and an Associate's degree or Certificate in Surgical Technology or Surgical Services from a regionally accredited college/university; and

Valid national certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); and

Health Sciences: Health Care Services Management

and

CCC – Health Care Services Specialist

HSC 1149, 2810; HSA 1102, 2181, 1380, 2001

Master’s degree in Health Services Administration or Management; or

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with 12 graduate semester hours in Health Services Administration or Management; or

Master’s degree in Allied Health or Health Sciences with 12 graduate semester hours in Health Services Administration or Management;

and

Two (2) years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in the Health Care Services industry.

Master's degree in any field; and

One of the following valid American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credentials: Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Associate, Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in the Health Information Management Technology field.

Master's degree in any field and a Bachelor's degree in Histologic Technology from a regionally accredited college/university including a total of 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of both Biology and Chemistry courses; and

Successful completion of a NAACLS- accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master’s degree in History; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in History.

Master’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Business Administration, or Restaurant Management and at least two years of relevant industry experience in Culinary Arts or Hospitality; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any of the previously listed fields and at least two years of relevant industry experience in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.

Master’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or Accounting and at least two years of relevant industry experience in culinary arts or hospitality; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any of the previously listed fields and at least two years of relevant industry experience in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.

Master’s degree in Human Services or a related Social Science; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Human Services or a related Social Science.

and

HUM 2315

Master’s degree in Humanities; or

Master’s degree with a total of 18 graduate semester hours in at least three of the Humanities disciplines (Art, Dance, Literature, Music, Theatre, Philosophy, or Humanities)

Master's degree in one of the Social Science disciplines including a minimum of three (3) graduate semester hours in a research methodology course; or

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one of the Social Science disciplines and
a minimum of three (3) graduate semester hours in a research methodology course.

Master’s degree in one of the Social Sciences disciplines related to content of the course; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one of the Social Sciences related to the content of the course.  

Interdisciplinary Social Science
ISS 2270 - Multicultural Communications and Relations

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)

Except IDS 1107, IDS 1153, IDS 1190 IDS 2123, IDS 2124

Master's degree; one (1) year on the Earth Ethics Institute (EEI) Council; fourteen (14 hours) EEI/CIOL Green Studies courses; and twelve (12) hours EEI/CIOL Green Studies Immersions; or

Master's degree; one (1) year on the EEI Council and three (3) graduate semester hours in Earth Literacy; or

Master's degree and nationally recognized expertise in Earth Literacy (publishing, research); or

Master's degree and EEI National Advisory Board certification.

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
Leadership
IDS 1990, IDS 1044

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management; Educational Leadership; Human Resources Administration/Management; Public Administration; a Behavioral Science (e.g., Anthropology, Organizational Psychology, Psychobiology, Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Cognitive Science, Social Neuroscience) or Social Science (e.g., Economics, Law, Political Science, Public Health, Sociology) discipline; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in any one or combination of the above-referenced programs and disciplines; and

Two (2) years of documented full-time work experience in a leadership role.

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
STEM

IDS1107 - Tools for Success

IDS 2123 - Leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

IDS 2124 - Skills for Transfer Success

Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Psychology, Science, Science Education or Technology; or

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Psychology, Science, Science Education or Technology.

Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design.

Master's degree in International Relations or an IR-designated subfield, such as Global Policy Studies or International Development; or

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in International Relations specific courses.

Master’s degree in Journalism or Mass Communications; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism or Mass Communications.

Master’s degree in Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or Landscape Architecture; or

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy or Landscape Architecture or similar field.

Master’s degree in Library Science; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Library Science.

Master’s degree in Linguistics; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Linguistics.

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Management.

Master’s degree in Marine Biology; or 

Master’s degree in one of the following Biological Sciences (Cell Biology, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Zoology) and 9 graduate semester hours in Marine or Aquatic Biology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marine Biology.

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and 6 graduate semester hours in Marketing; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing.

Master’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting or Journalism; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Communications, Broadcasting or Journalism.

Associate's degree in any field; and

Valid State of Florida Massage Therapist licensure; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience as a Massage Therapist.

Master’s degree in Mathematics; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics.

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics and/or Statistics.

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or Statistics; or

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics including Calculus I or equivalent.

Master’s degree in Business Administration; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing or Mathematics; or

Master’s degree in Mathematics.

Associate's degree; and

Valid national licensure in Medical Assisting and/or licensure in a Healthcare field (e.g., Nursing; Physician; Emergency Medical Services; Physician Assistant); and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in a Healthcare field (e.g. Nursing; Physician; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Assisting; Physician Assistant).

Associate's degree; and

One of the following valid American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credentials: Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Associate, Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator; and

3 years of full-time work experience in the Health Information Management Technology field.

Master’s degree in a discipline of Meteorology; or

Master’s degree in an Earth Science (as defined for ESC courses) and 9 graduate semester hours in a discipline of Meteorology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Meteorology. Courses coded as dual “air-ocean” are acceptable.

Master’s degree in Microbiology (MCB); or

Master’s degree in one of the following: Biological Sciences (Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Virology, Zoology) and 9 graduate semester hours in Microbiology (MCB), or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Microbiology (MCB).

Commissioned Officer; and

Master’s degree or ten (10) years of military service.

Commissioned or Non Commissioned Officer; and

Master’s degree or ten (10) years of military service; and

Completion of at least one of the following Army, Air Force or Navy training programs/ certificates:
Air Force Professional Military Education I Course, Air Force Professional Military Education II Course, Air and Space Basic Course, Advanced Airborne Course, Non Commissioned Basic Officer Course, Non Commissioned Advanced Officer Course, Army Retail Supply System Course, Automated Logistical Management Course, Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course, Basic Officer Leadership Course II, Basic Officer Leadership Course III, Advanced Non Commissioned Officer Course, Senior Leaders Course, Cadet Command Faculty Development Course, Captain’s Career Course, Combined Arms Service Staff School, Command and General Staff College, Commanders and Leaders Course, Drill Sergeant School, Jungle Warfare Course, Military History Course, Military History Instructor Certification, Military Intelligence Leadership Course, Military Police Basic Officer Course, Military Police Advanced Officer Course, Primary Leadership and Development Course, Professional Leadership and Development Course I, Professional Leadership Development II, Special Operations Leader Course, Squadron Officer School.

MUC, MUE,
MUH, MUL,

MUM, MUN,
MUO, MUS,

MUT, MVB,
MVJ, MVO,

MVP, MVS,
MVV, MVW

Master’s degree in Music; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music.

Master’s degree in Music Technology, Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music, Entertainment industry, or related field (preferred); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Music Technology, Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music, Entertainment Industry, or related field.

Music Business

MUM1930

Intro to DJ

Master’s degree in Music Technology, , Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music, or Entertainment industry-related area;

or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in any one or combination from the areas of Music Technology, Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music, Entertainment industry-related area;

or

Bachelor’s degree in Music Technology, Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music, Entertainment industry-related area AND one (1) year of professional work and/or instructional work experience in field;

or

Bachelor’s degree in a Music Business-related field AND Associate’s degree in Music Technology AND three (3) years of professional work and/or instructional experience in field.

Music Business

MUM1931

Avid Pro Tools 101/110 Fundamentals

Master’s degree in Music Technology, Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music or Entertainment industry-related area (e.g., Music Management, Entertainment Business, Audio Production); and

One (1) year of work experience in music recording, mixing, editing, or audio post- production work; and

Avid Certified Pro Tools Instructor credential or MDC-approved Digital Audio certification;

or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in any one or combination from the fields of Music Technology, Music Business Studies, Media Production, Arts Management, Commercial Music, Jazz Performance, Studio Music or Entertainment industry-related area (e.g., Music Management, Entertainment Business, Audio Production); and

One (1) year of work experience in music recording, mixing, editing, or audio post- production work; and

Avid Certified Pro Tools Instructor credential or or MDC-approved Digital Audio certification.

Master's degree in any field and an Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology; and

Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist licensure from the Florida Department of Health; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master’s degree with Nursing major.

Valid Florida license to practice Nursing; and

Two (2) years equivalent full-time Clinical Practice experience as Registered Nurse.

Nursing - Certified
Nursing Assistant

CNA 9995, CNA 9996

Bachelor’s degree;

and

Active Florida practical or professional Nursing license;

and

One (1) year of full-time clinical work experience;
and one of the following

1. Successful completion of teaching adults course; or
2. One (1) year of full-time work experience in teaching adults; or
3. One (1) year of full-time work experience in supervising nursing assistants.

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetic Sciences; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in the above area.

Master’s degree in a discipline of Oceanography; or

Master’s degree in an Earth Science (as defined for ESC courses) and 9 graduate semester hours in a discipline of Oceanography; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Oceanography. Courses coded as dual “air-ocean” are acceptable.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, English or Mass Communications.

Bachelor's or an Associate's degree in Opticianry; and

Valid State of Florida Opticianry licensure; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field

Associate's degree; and

Valid State of Florida Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician licensure/registration; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.

Associate's degree; and

Valid national Phlebotomy certification and/or licensure in a Healthcare field (e.g., Nursing; Physician; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Assisting; Physician Assistant; Clinical Laboratory Sciences); and

3 years of full-time work experience in a Healthcare field (e.g., Nursing; Physician; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Assisting; Physician Assistant; Clinical Laboratory Sciences).

Master’s degree in Photography; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Photography.

MFA degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Digital Imaging, or related field (preferred); or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Photography, Visual Arts, Digital Imaging, or related field.

Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or

Bachelor's degree in any field and an

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assisting; and

Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant licensure; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Health Sciences field (e.g., Health Science, Medicine, Nursing, Physician Assisting, Public Health); and

Physician Assistants must possess valid national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Master’s degree in Physical Education; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Physical Education.

Professional Certification required.

Master’s degree in a physical science; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a physical science.

Master’s degree in Physics; or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.

Political Science
Except
POS2041;
POS2112 

Master’s degree in Political Science; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science.

Juris Doctor; or

Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science or Public Administration.

Master's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience; or

Master's degree in Psychology with a minimum of 9 (nine)

graduate semester hours in Behavioral Neuroscience

Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology or Counseling.

Master’s degree in Public Relations; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Mass Communications or Public Relations.

Master’s degree in Public Administration; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Public Administration.

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Statistics; and two (2) years of business-related work experience; OR

Master’s degree in Business Administration and 12 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Methods or Operations Research.

Bachelor’s degree in any field; and

Associate degree or Certificate in Radiation Therapy from a regionally accredited institution or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT); and

 Valid registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); and

Valid State of Florida License in Radiology Technology; and

 3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in Radiation Therapy field.

Master's degree in any field and a Bachelor's degree in Radiography; and

Valid registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master's degree in any field; or Bachelor's degree in any field and Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine, Radiography, or Radiation Therapy; and
Valid registration in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); and
ARRT Certificate in Computed Tomography; and
Three (3) years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field

Master's degree in any field and a Bachelor's degree in Radiography; and
Valid registration in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); and
ARRT Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging; and
Three (3) years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management or Marketing; or

Juris Doctor and

Valid Florida Real Estate Sales Associate license.

Master’s degree in Religious Studies; or 

Master’s degree in Literature and Languages (Hebrew, Sanskrit, Etc.), Philosophy or Anthropology if transcript shows evidence of  specialization in Religion; or 

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one of these areas.

Bachelor’s degree in any field and Associate's degree in Respiratory Care; and

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential; and

Valid State of Florida Respiratory Therapist licensure; and

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in field.

Master’s degree in Deaf Studies; Deaf Education; Special Education with a concentration in ASL and/or interpreting; ASL Linguistics; ASL Teaching; or Sign Language Interpreting

or

Master’s degree in any discipline and:

National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or

Certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA), or

ASLP (American Sign Language Proficiency Interview) Level 3+ or above, or

SLPI (Sign Language Proficiency Interview):  ASL Level Superior or above.

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Social Work.

Master’s degree in Sociology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Sociology.

Special Education
EEX

Credit
Transferable

Master’s degree in Education with 18 graduate semester hours in Exceptional Student Education; and

State requirements for teacher preparation faculty must be met.

Master’s degree in Communication, Communication Studies, Human Communication or Speech Communication; or

Master’s degree in a related discipline (which may include, but not limited to, Mass Communication, Rhetoric, Organizational Communication, Global Communication, Business Communication, Sports Communication, or Theatre Arts) with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in communication theory or research, including 6 (six) graduate semester hours in communication theory or research with an additional 12 (twelve) graduate hours related to course competencies.

Master’s degree in Statistics; or

Master’s degree in Mathematics and 9 graduate semester hours in Statistics; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Statistics.

Master’s degree and MDC SLS certification course.

For currently employed (as of April 2008) qualified MDC Intervention Specialists only:

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time documented work experience in the fields of Anthropology, Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, Psychobiology, Sociology or Social Work; and

MDC SLS certification course.

Surveying
SUR

Credit Transferable

Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Engineering or Construction Management.

Master’s degree in Taxation; or

Master’s degree in Accounting and two (2) years of work experience in taxation; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Accounting and two (2) years of work experience in taxation.

Theatre Arts

THE, TPA, TPP,

Master’s degree in Theatre or Drama; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre or Drama.

Haitian Creole Track: Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Law; or

Juris Doctor and 18 graduate semester hours in courses focused on Translation or Interpretation, and two years of relevant work experience.

Spanish Track: Master’s degree in Translation/Interpretation and two years of relevant work experience; or

Master’s degree in Linguistics, Spanish, Healthcare, Law; or

Juris Doctor, and two years of relevant work experience.

Additional certification/s (ATA, CMI, NAJIT, or State or Federal Court Interpreter) preferred.

Master’s degree in Translation/Interpretation and two years of relevant work experience; or

Master’s degree in Linguistics, applicable Foreign Language, Healthcare, Business, Law; or

Juris Doctor, and two years of relevant work experience in TranslationIinterpretation field.

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
TRA

Credit Transferable

Doctorate or Master's degree in Business Administration and two (2) years of full-time work experience in logistics/supply chain management; or

Doctorate in Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior or Supervision & Administration and two (2) years of full-time work experience in logistics/supply chain management; or

Doctorate or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Production or Operations Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management; or

Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Production or Operations Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field and Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA) accredited program; and  

Valid Veterinary Technology certificate from Florida Veterinary Technician Association or Florida Veterinary Medical Association; and 

3 years of full-time work and/or instructional experience in the field.

Master’s degree in Zoology; or

Master’s degree in one of the following Biological Sciences (Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Physiology) and 9 graduate semester hours in Zoology; or

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Zoology.