Prior College and Work Experience Requirements
Trade and Industrial Certification Options:
- Option I requires:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Three years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past eight years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered. Up to 18 months of the wage-earning experience can be through a formal documented internship.
- Option II requires:
- An Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Three years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past eight years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered.
- Option III requires:
- A high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Five years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past eight years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered.
- All options require:
- A current licensure, certification, or registration by a state or nationally recognized accrediting agency as a professional practitioner in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered. If the licensure, certification, or registration is not based on a recognized test or measurement, then passing a written and performance examinations is required.
- Twelve (12) months of wage-earning experience consisting of at least 40 hours per week shall equal one year of full-time experience. Wage-earning experience consisting of less than 40, but at least 20, hours per week shall be calculated at a 50% rate in determining years of full-time experience. Wage-earning experience consisting of less than 20 hours per week shall not be considered acceptable in determining full-time experience.
If you are eligible for enrollment, see Requirements for Certification.
If you have questions about eligibility, contact us.