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Hight School Teacher Dual Credit Expectations for Current EOU Offerings

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PLC Name/CourseExpectation for initial Approval
Accounting (BA211Z & BA213Z) Educational background must include passing grades(C or better) in financial and managerial accounting.
Anatomy & Physiology (BIO231,232, & 233) Master’s degree in Biology is required. Series must be taught over two academic years
Biology (BIO101, 102, 103, & 104) Bachelor of Science in Biology. 
Chemistry (CHEM 101 & 102)1) Master’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry, no teaching experience required, or 2) Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry and 1 year’s teaching experience, or 3)Bachelor’s degree in a physical or life science and a minor in chemistry and 3 years’ experience teaching chemistry. If a teacher does not meet these requirements, they will be considered on a case by case basis if they have taken a minimum of a full year of general chemistry (not introductory chemistry) and have 5+ years chemistry teaching experience. 
Communications (COM111Z) Bachelor’s degree with at least one public speaking class in undergrad or beyond. 
Computer Science (CS161 & 162) Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Data Management Using Microsoft Excel (BA169Z – Formerly BA231) Proficiency at the Excel Intermediate or Master level. Online courses to obtain proficiency are available.
Early Childhood (ED 129 & 129L)A degree or specialization in ECED is needed
Future Educators ½ & Education Labs (ED 119, ED 139, ED 109)Master’s or equivalent.  Must be dedicated to their profession and student advocate, preferably with a culturally responsive lens.
Health and Human Performance (HHP131,CH250, & CH298) Bachelor’s degree in a health field and a master’s in teaching or in health.  
Community Health (CH) 250 aligns best with a 12th-grade-level personal health class, and CH 298 aligns best with a personal fitness class.
Intro to Business in Global Environment (BA 101)Bachelor’s degree and some business-related coursework (around 9 credits).  Business/industry experience may substitute for coursework
Mathematics & Statistics (Math 111Z, Math 112Z, Math 251Z, Math 252Z & STAT 243Z)Math 111, 112 (Z/A/B) Bachelor’s degree in Math/Math Ed with Basic or Advanced Endorsement.  Math 251/252 requires Advanced Endorsement.  STAT 243 (Z/A/B) Bachelor in Math/Math ED/Stat.
Medical Terminology (SCI215) Bachelor of Science in Biology. If lacking a BS in Biology, the following college coursework would be required: 1 year sequence of major’s level Biology with lab as well as the completion of Anatomy and Physiology.
Music Elements & Theory (MUS101 &MUS111) Bachelor’s in Music.
Oregon Teacher’s Pathway (ED 115)Master’s or equivalent.  Must be truly dedicated to their profession and be an advocate for students, preferably with a culturally responsive lens.
Personal Finance and Career Planning (BA 114)Bachelor’s degree
Spanish (SPAN 107, 108, 109)Master’s degree in teaching or Spanish.  Training should include a Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language course.  Three years minimum teaching experience at the high school level.  Experience living in a Spanish speaking country or near-native Spanish proficiency will be considered.
Success 101/201 (HUM 103 & HUM 110)Bachelor’s degree