(1) The course, or the program of which it is a part, must be approved by the governing board of each community college district in accordance with the provisions of subchapter 2 (commencing with section 55100) of chapter 6.

(2) The course must meet the criteria and standards for courses prescribed by section 55002.

(3) Unless expressly exempted by statute, the course must be open to enrollment by the general public, in accordance with section 58051.5 and article 1 (commencing with section 58100) of subchapter 2 of this chapter.

(4) The district may not receive full compensation for the direct education costs for the course from any public or private agency, individual or group of individuals in accordance with section 58051.5.

(5) The students enrolled in the course must be engaged in educational activities required of such students as described in the course outline of record. The number of contact hours for which apportionment is claimed shall not exceed the number specified in the course outline of record, subject to computation adjustments authorized pursuant to other provisions of this subchapter including, but not limited to, sections 58003.1, 58023 and 58164. If the course involves student use of district computers, other equipment, or facilities, the district shall monitor usage of such equipment or facilities as part of the course to ensure that they are used solely for the specified educational activities.

(6) The students must be under the immediate supervision of an employee of the district, unless provided otherwise by law.

(7) The employee of the district must hold valid and unrevoked credentials or be employed pursuant to minimum qualifications adopted by the Board of Governors or equivalencies pursuant to section 53430 authorizing the employee to render service in the capacity and during the period in which the employee served.