Instructors must qualify as stated below. Any exception will be reviewed on an individual basis and must beapproved by the Director of On-Ground Education. Graduation from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education orthe Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or an otherwise recognized training entity(e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach.Additionally, the faculty member possesses three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical)experience in the subject field in which they teach; and holds or is able to obtain within 90 days ofstart date of employment, a current license, certification or other credential as required by local,state and/or federal laws to work in the field. In the State of Tennessee, the occupationalexperience must be a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last seven (7)years in the subject area to be taught* OR A minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience, as described above, for those instructors whoare not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach. Additionally, must hold a current license, certification or other credential as required by local, state and/or federallaws to work in the field**additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation requirements.