3.5.4 Terminal Degrees of Faculty

Comprehensive Standards: At least 25 percent of the discipline course hours in each major at the baccalaureate level are taught by faculty members holding the terminal degree — usually the earned doctorate — in the discipline, or the equivalent of the terminal degree.

X Compliant
    Partially Compliant
    Non-Compliant

Narrative:

The attached report [1] provides evidence that at least 25 percent of the discipline course hours in each major at the baccalaureate level are taught by faculty members holding the terminal degree.  Discipline course hours have been defined as upper-division courses in the major.

Supporting Documentation:
  1. Course Hours Taught by Faculty Members Holding the Terminal Degree