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HLC Frequently Asked Questions ( continued ):
8 . What are the HLC requirements for dual credit teachers that teach General Studies or Core Subject area courses ?
Master ’ s degree or higher in the teaching discipline taught or a master ’ s degree in another discipline along with a minimum of 18 credits in the discipline being taught . For example , a teacher that teaches Intro to Psychology would meet requirements with the following :
• Master ’ s degree in Educational Leadership plus 18 graduate credits in Psychology OR
• Master ’ s degree in Psychology
9 . How does HLC define General Studies or Core Subject Area coursework at NWTC ?
Math , English / Writing , Communication , Social Sciences , Natural Sciences and Foreign Language
10 . What are the HLC requirements for dual credit teachers that teach Career and Technical Education / Occupational courses ?
Completion of a degree in the discipline or subfield in which they teach , with coursework at least one level above that of the courses being taught or developed , unless an occupational license or credential is required for a specified course . For example , a teacher that teaches Automation 1 would meet the requirement with the following :
• Bachelor ’ s degree in Education with licensure in Technology Education OR
• Bachelor ’ s degree in Engineering
11 . How does HLC define Career and Technical Education / Occupational Coursework at NWTC ?
Technology Education , Agri-culture , Engineering , Business Education , Marketing , Art , Information Technology , Family and Consumer Education , Health Sciences , Culinary , Early Childhood , Para-educator .
For more information on courses available through Wisconsin universities and private colleges , please visit NEWERA Graduate Credential Quest ( graduatecreditquest . org ).

Faculty Training

Annual Curriculum Sharing Event : NWTC / K-12 Spring Summit
The NWTC / K-12 Spring Summit is the a curriculum sharing event offered to high school instructors that are planning to offer transcripted credit for the following academic year . The Summit provides professional development to new and existing high school teachers that offer NWTC coursework at their high school . NWTC faculty offer curriculum sharing sessions and broader professional development is provided to update high school instructors on curriculum , labor market , assessments , NWTC curriculum products , career pathways , etc . This event helps in creating the mentorship between NWTC faculty and high school instructors .
Summit participation is required for all new instructors . Beginning in Spring 2021 , veteran instructors are required to participate in the Summit on an every other year rotation .
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