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.
For Currently Credentialed Teachers, see
relevant CTE program information at this link.
For those who wish to clear their preliminary CTE
credential, see relevant CTE program information
at this link.
For those with relevant work experience but without a
credential, see relevant CTE program information
at this link.
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 of teaching.
Structure
Depending on your credential status, you might take one or more
of these courses. These are the courses in the program:
- EDSS 291: Foundations of Career Technical Education (3 units)
- EDSS 392: Teaching Strategies for the CTE Classroom:
Supporting All Students (3 units)
- EDSS 393: Assessments for Instruction in the CTE Classroom (3
units)
- EDSS 394: Advanced Strategies for the CTE Classroom (6 units)
Course descriptions can be found in the
catalog.
Advising and mentoring happen periodically, with
meetings scheduled between the student and the mentor.
Fees
Each course costs $370 per unit*.
- 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.
*Prices are subject to change; please confirm pricing before
enrolling.
