(a) Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or content area in which they teach; or (b) Graduation from an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or content area in which they teach; or (c) Graduation from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach. The institution must have on file from an agency which attests to the qualitative and quantitative equivalency of the foreign education and the specific courses. The institution must use the credential evaluation services of an agency that has published standards for membership, affiliations to U.S.- based international higher education associations, and are frequently linked to and used by federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, and employers (e.g., NACES and AICE). ii. Two (2) years of practical experience in the content area in which they teach. iii. A current license, certification or other credential if required by local, state and/or federal laws to work in the field, with the exception of those teaching in non-core (e.g., general education) courses. Individuals who do not meet the above education criteria may qualify through justifying documentation of alternative experience or education in the field (e.g., completed course work, related professional certifications, documentation of expertise). These individuals must evidence: i. A minimum of three years of practical experience in the content area in which they teach. ii. A current license, certification or other credential if required by local, state and/or federal laws to work in the field, with the exception of those teaching in non-core (e.g., general education) courses.