Program Overview

Teach practical skills for real-world success.

Educators in career and technical education prepare youth and adults to meet current workforce needs in industry, business and agriculture.

This program prepares you to teach students the real-world job skills that today’s employers expect. You will learn the latest instructional methods, techniques and technologies used in today’s classrooms, and explore creative ways to blend quality course experiences with practical hands-on learning.

Degree Options

• Business and Marketing Education
• Engineering and Technology Education
• Occupational Education
• Agricultural Education

Professionals in this Field

Professionals in this field become educators at high schools, technical or vocational schools, community colleges, corporate training programs, and workforce development organizations.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Enjoy working with people
• Have a strong interest in a certain professional-technical field
• Like teaching hands-on subjects
• Are a patient, positive person
• Have strong communication and leadership skills

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Teacher at a junior or community college
• Teacher at a technical or vocational school
• High-school teacher
• Professional development trainer

Areas of Emphasis

• Career & Technical Education: Agricultural Education
• Career & Technical Education: Business & Marketing
• Career & Technical Education: Engineering & Technology
• Career & Technical Education: Family and Consumer Sciences
• Career & Technical Education: Occupational Education

Program Availability

Available Online and On-Campus

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