Article Title

An Update: Preparation and Credentialing Requirements of Two-Year College Technical Instructors: A National Study

Authors

Susan J. Olson, The University of Akron
Cathy M. Spidell, The University of Akron

Abstract

This study was conducted to see what changes have occurred in the preparation and credentialing of postsecondary technical faculty. The specific objectives of this study were: (a) to describe current credentialing requirements for two-year college technical instructors; (b) to describe program requirements for postsecondary technical teacher education programs; and (c) to compare changes that have occurred since prior studies. Since 1990 there has been a decline in the number of states that have credentialing requirements—down from 19 to 11 in 2006. The number of programs that prepare postsecondary technical faculty appears to be stable at a time of anticipated shortage of two-year technical faculty.

Recommended Citation

Olson, Susan J. and Spidell, Cathy M. (2007) "An Update: Preparation and Credentialing Requirements of Two-Year College Technical Instructors: A National Study," Journal of STEM Teacher Education: Vol. 44: Iss. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/jste/vol44/iss4/6