Equivalency

Hartnell College Equivalency Process for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for an equivalency evaluation. During this evaluation, applicants must diligently submit the required information and provide supporting documentation for a thorough assessment. In order to assist applicants in this process, the minimum requirements for the equivalency evaluation can be obtained upon request. This ensures that all applicants have access to the necessary guidelines and can present their qualifications effectively.

Definitions of Minimum Qualifications or Equivalency:

In disciplines requiring a master's degree:

    1. Bachelor's degree with 30 units, including a majority in the discipline, and 12 units in upper division and 12 in graduate-level courses in the discipline.
    2. Bachelor's degree within the discipline with appropriate licensure.
    3. Relevant coursework, life experience, or job-related activities providing knowledge equivalent to minimum qualifications.

In disciplines not requiring a master's degree:

    1. Bachelor's degree in a related area plus two years of work experience.
    2. Associate degree in the discipline or closely related area plus six years of documented experience within the subject matter area.
    3. Relevant coursework, life experience, or job-related activities providing knowledge equivalent to minimum qualifications.

Process for Establishing Minimum Qualifications or Equivalency:

Two processes based on disciplines requiring or not requiring a master's degree.

In disciplines requiring a master's degree:

    • Qualifications are reviewed by the Instructional Dean or Vice-President for Instruction.
    • If minimum qualifications are met, the applicant is certified.
    • If not, equivalency may be established based on additional criteria or relevant life experience.
    • The equivalency is certified by the committee, including the Vice-President for Instruction, Dean, Academic Senate President or designee, and a faculty member.

In disciplines not generally requiring a master's degree:

    • Qualifications are reviewed by the Instructional Dean or Vice-President for Instruction.
    • If minimum qualifications are met, the applicant is certified.
    • If not, equivalency may be established based on relevant life experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
    • The equivalency is certified by the committee, including the Vice-President for Instruction, Dean, Academic Senate President or designee, and a faculty member.

 

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