UHS Instructor Credentials by Discipline
Applications for new courses/instructor for academic year 2023-24 are due February 1, 2023. Submit an application 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 |