Education: Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph. Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph.