Overview
Teaching in a Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway is where
some of the most innovative teaching is happening today in
education. Career Technical Education teachers are in high
demand.
This is an opportunity for you to put your professional
experience to use in the classroom. You will be an essential
support for workforce development and help a young person set a
path for their career. Our program will provide the information
you need to know to transform your career knowledge into an
educational curriculum.
While in the program, we will provide you with mentorship and
advising as you transition from industry to the classroom.
Benefits
- Flexible online courses allow for a working professional’s
schedule.
- A one-year program that makes you a fully qualified CTE
teacher by the end of the program.
- Courses are in the early evening to accommodate
a working professional’s schedule.
- Program taught by experienced practitioners who are extremely
knowledgeable about CTE and the teaching profession.
Audience
This program is for individuals who want to bring their industry
experience into the classroom and become a member of the
rewarding profession that is teaching.
Structure
Courses are online with synchronous meetings on Wednesday
evenings.
Students will take three courses in the program:
- EDSS 291: Foundations of Career Technical Education
- EDSS 392: Teaching Strategies for the CTE Classroom:
Supporting All Students
- EDSS 393: Assessments for Instruction in the CTE Classroom
Course descriptions can be found in the
catalog.
Advising and mentoring happen periodically, with
meetings scheduled between the student and the mentor.
Schedule
Online synchronous classes held on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:30
p.m.
EDSS 291: Aug. 5 – Oct. 7, 2026
EDSS 392: Oct. 14 – Dec. 17, 2026
EDSS 393: Jan. 20 - March 24, 2027
Fees
Each course costs $370 per unit or $1,110 per course. Total
course fees are $3,330.
- The application fee is $30.
- CPR for all ages must be completed prior to requesting a
preliminary CTE credential. This fee varies by provider.
- LiveScan fingerprinting must be completed prior to requesting
a preliminary CTE credential. This fee varies by location.
- Certificate of Clearance must be issued prior to requesting a
preliminary CTE credential. This fee is $50.
