If
SEO standards are going into the area of all
SEO's need to be able to program. I think they should have to have a degree in programming.
And since they now have to have a degree in programming I think they should also have to have a degree in the English language. They will have to write text. And since they might one day do a site for someone in another country they should have to have a degree in that language as well.
And let's not forget and art degree. We don't want any ugly websites. And a degree in graphic programming so they can put that art degree to work.
And don't forget the marketing degree.