UHS Instructor Credentials by Discipline

Applications for new courses/instructor for academic year 2023-24 are due February 1, 2023. Submit an application External link and provide the required materials. Please note that departments may “freeze” adding courses/teachers at any time.

Currently, the Computer Systems Department is not accepting any submissions for courses/instructors for 2023-24.

UHS Instructor Minimum Credentials By Department

Discipline	FSC School	Minimum Required Credentials
Architecture & Construction Management	Engineering	Related Master's degree or related experience
Automotive Technology Management	Engineering	Related Master’s degree/related experience
Aviation	Engineering	Related Master’s degree/related experience
Biology	Arts & Sciences	A Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree in a closely related science field
Business Management: Accounting, Law, Marketing, Management	Business	Relevant Master’s degree and recent substantial professional experience in the area being taught
Computer Security	Engineering	A Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or closely related field
Computer Systems	Engineering	Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a Science or Bachelor’s in other areas with relevant coursework or certifications. Master’s degree in a technical field or in Education.
Computer Systems - CISCO	Business	Master’s degree preferred in closely related field, and current CCNA certifications
Criminal Justice	Arts & Sciences	A minimum of a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field, and career experience in the criminal justice arena
Economics	Business	Master’s degree in Economics  or Master’s degree in Business and significant graduate level economics coursework completed,  or related Master’s degree and significant graduate level economics coursework completed, and be NY State Certified to teach Business or Social Studies, bachelor degree in Economics or related field
Electrical Engineering Technology	Engineering	A Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or in a closely related field
Health Promotion and Wellness	Health Sciences	Closely related graduate degree, with teaching experience and/or work experience in a health care setting or volunteer agency. A transcript showing appropriate related course work may also be required.
History & Politics	Arts & Sciences	Master’s degree in course area, i.e. History for history courses or Politics for politics courses Master’s degree in Education + NY State Certified to teach the subject area Closely related Master’s degree + experience in teaching the subject
Human Communications	Arts & Sciences	Master of Arts in Communication, Media, or English preferred. A Master of Arts in a Social Science, Humanities or Business subject, or a Master’s degree in Education with a related focus (i.e., MEd in English Education), are also may be considered.
Geographic Information Systems & Geography	Arts & Sciences	Relevant Master’s degree + experience in teaching the subject
Mathematics	Arts & Sciences	Teacher must hold a master's degree in the area of Mathematical Sciences (mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics) or a master's degree in Education. At least one of the bachelor's or the master's degrees must be in Mathematical Sciences.
Mechanical Engineering Technology	Engineering	Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Nutrition Science	Health Sciences	Closely related graduate degree, with teaching experience and/or work experience in a health care setting or volunteer agency. A transcript showing appropriate related course work may also be required.
Psychology	Arts & Sciences	Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field (Social work, mental health counseling, etc.) accompanied by 3 or more years of teaching or other professional psychology practice.
Sociology & Anthropology	Arts & Sciences	Related Master's degree and at least an undergraduate anthropology or sociology minor (or the equivalent # of credits)
Sport Management	Business	Master’s degree, with a related degree and/or related experience
Visual Communications	Business	Master of Fine Arts or Master’s degree in a related art field and related experience