Mississippi § 75-60-45 - Review and evaluation of qualifications of instructors; minimum qualifications for instructors.
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§ 75-60-45. Review and evaluation of qualifications of instructors; minimum qualifications for instructors.
The commission shall not appoint instructors, but the commission may review and evaluate whether an instructor is qualified to teach a program of study as follows: Academic classes. Classroom instructors teaching general education courses shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree with appropriate coursework in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution and one (1) of the following: A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught; or A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in methods and techniques of teaching. Technical classes. Classroom instructors teaching technical courses shall have at least a high-school diploma or an equivalent diploma and at least one (1) of the following: A degree, certificate or license in the subject area or a related field; A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit in mathematics, science or courses related to the subject area from an accredited institution; or A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in the technical area or a related field. Apprenticeship trade classes. Instructors of apprenticeship trades shall have the following qualifications and training: At least a high-school diploma or an equivalent diploma; A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience above the students’ level in the trade to be taught; and Recognized standing as a tradesman or specialist supported by evidence from previous employers.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 75-60-45 ("Review and evaluation of qualifications of instructors; minimum qualifications for instructors.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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