Dual Enrollment teachers are college teachers and must meet the same requirements, set forth by the Higher Learning Commission, as professors on campus.  

Classes are divided into two categories: Academic and Occupational.  The Dual Enrollment Course Catalog determines which category a class fits into. 

Teachers may qualify to teach academic classes in any one of three ways:

• Option A – Have a Master’s degree in the disciple to be taught OR
• Option B – Have a Master’s degree in any area with 18 graduate credits in the discipline to be taught OR
• Option C – Have a Master’s degree in any area with tested experience approved by Maricopa Community Colleges’ discipline-specific Instructional Council (IC). Instructors qualifying with tested experience must submit the rubric to indicate they met the criteria and must submit supporting documentation. See HLC minimum qualifications for hiring. See HLC minimum qualifications for hiring

Teachers wishing to qualify to teach occupational classes have two options to qualify:

• Option A – A bachelor’s degree in the field from an accredited college or university plus 3 years of experience in the field.
• Option B -  5 years of experience in the field to be taught.

For more information on becoming a dual-enrollment teacher with the Maricopa Community College District click here.

• Course Syllabus- Must include high school course standards and MCCCD Course Competencies
• Dual Enrollment Course Approval Form (DECAF) Sign by Teacher and IL
• Contingent Worker Request Data Form (CWR)
• Dual Enrollment Minimum Qualification Form (MQF)
• Copy of your transcripts (may submit unofficial copies)
• (If your class is an occupational class) letter of employment or proof of experience
• Resume

1. Review the Dual Enrollment Instructor packet, complete the Contingent Worker Request Form (CWR) and sign the last page.
2. Prepare the Dual Enrollment Course Approval Form DECAF for subsequent signature. (See Marks and Grading Appendix F.)
3. Notify your Instructional Leader of your interest in teaching dual enrollment and have him/her sign the DECAF
4. Complete the Dual Enrollment Minimum Qualification Form (MQF).
5. Create a pdf copy of the syllabus for the class you would like to offer as Dual Enrollment
6. Create a pdf copy of your transcripts (may submit unofficial copies)
7. Create a pdf copy of your resume
8. (If your class is an occupational class) create a pdf copy of a letter of employment or proof of experience
9. Submit the following to your APR for approval:
   1. DECAF
   2. CWR
   3. MQF
   4. Syllabus
   5. Transcripts
   6. Resume
   7. Letter of employment (if teaching an occupational class)
10. Teachers are NOT required to complete this class prior to the start of class. However, EDU 250 must be completed within two years of your start date with MCCCD.  Tuition for this class can be waived but teachers must log in with your Maricopa MEID and password to access the information. Click here for more information on EDU250. 

Need help creating a syllabus?  Many classes already have approved PXU syllabi. Check with your content specialist for more details.  You may also try PC’s Syllabus Creator or use Mesa Community College’s syllabus template.

APR will review your material.  If approved, APR will sign the DECAF and forward your material to the Content Specialist.

If not approved, APR will return all your material to you with an explanation.

The Content Specialist will review your syllabus to make sure standards align with the proper college course. If approved, the Content Specialist will sign the DECAF and forward your material to PXU Curriculum Director.

If not approved, the Content Specialist will return your material with an explanation, with a copy to your APR.

PXU Curriculum Director will review the material. If approved, they will sign the DECAF and forward your material to the PXU Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

If not approved PXU Curriculum Director will return all your material with an explanation and a copy to your APR.

College Dual Enrollment Office will forward your materials to the appropriate Department Chair for final approval.  If approved, the Department Chair will sign the DECAF, return your material to the College Dual Enrollment Office who will sign the DECAF, and notify the teacher, APR, and PXU Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

If not approved, all your material will be returned with an explanation.  A copy will be sent to College Dual Enrollment Office, PXU Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Content Specialist, and APR.