Degree Equivalency Clause Samples
A Degree Equivalency clause defines how academic degrees from different educational systems or countries are recognized as equivalent for the purposes of the agreement. This clause typically outlines the criteria or standards used to assess whether a foreign degree matches the required qualifications, such as referencing recognized credential evaluation services or specific educational frameworks. Its core function is to ensure that all parties have a clear and consistent understanding of what constitutes an acceptable degree, thereby preventing disputes or misunderstandings regarding educational qualifications.
Degree Equivalency. The following criteria shall be used for granting of equivalency:
a. To be given credit for a baccalaureate degree the faculty member must have been employed in an occupation directly related to his/her assignment for a minimum period of six (6) years and be licensed in his/her respective trade field, or possess a journeyman status and have two (2) years of experience directly related to his/her assignment, or possess an Associate Degree directly related to his/her assignment, and four (4) years of experience directly related to his/her assignment.
b. To be given credit for a master's degree the instructor must hold a baccalaureate degree and must have been employed in an occupation directly related to his/her assignment for an additional four (4) years.
c. Where the work experience of the instructor exceeds the minimum requirements listed above, the excess may be used for step placement purposes, but experience once allocated for equivalency purposes cannot be used again for step placement.
d. A Juris Doctorate degree shall be equated to a Master's Degree.
Degree Equivalency. Teachers shall receive equivalent credit for continuing education units and graduate credit on the basis of one (1) graduate credit equals thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education units. (Three [3] continuing education units equal one graduate credit.) CEUs as used herein shall be defined as professional development acquired through seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. The CEUs shall have been approved in advance at the discretion of the Superintendent. The decision of the Superintendent is not subject to the grievance procedure.