Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education

About

The Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education is ideal for those who have specific occupation knowledge and skills and would like to seek professional advancement in the field of career and technical education; or those who require professional knowledge courses for Nevada CTE certification. The Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education combines career and technical education teaching methodology with practical knowledge of curriculum development and techniques for advising student organizations.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please refer to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of Career and Technical Postsecondary Education and selected disciplines.
• Students will be able to plan for instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas.
• Students will be able to use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Students will be able to seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning.

Requirements

Plan Description

The Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education is ideal for those who have specific occupation knowledge and skills and would like to seek professional advancement in the field of career and technical education; or those who require professional knowledge courses for Nevada CTE certification. The Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education combines career and technical education teaching methodology with practical knowledge of curriculum development and techniques for advising student organizations. By completion of the Certificate, students will have the knowledge and skills for curriculum development and instruction implementation in their occupational area.

This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Graduate degree-seeking students who are already admitted to and pursuing degrees in other disciplines (outside teaching and learning) are eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education.

Plan Admission Requirements

• Students must have a Bachelor's degree in any field to apply for this certificate.
• Qualified students must apply for admission to the Graduate College via the online application portal.
• All minimum Graduate College requirements MUST be met.

Plan Requirements

• Total Credits: 12

Course Requirements

• Required Courses – Credits: 12
  • EDW 539 - Methods of Teaching in Workforce Education
  • EDW 571 - Advising Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
  • EDW 575 - Performance-Based Education
  • EDW 733 - Workforce Education Curriculum and Program Development

Certificate Requirements

• Students must earn an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses for the certificate.

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

• Certificate will be awarded upon the student's successful completion of all certificate requirements.
• Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.

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Contacts

Graduate Coordinator

• Michael McCreery, Ph.D.
  • Professor

Department of Teaching and Learning

• We are focused on educational research and the preparation of educators at all levels. In addition to our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, our professional education programs focus on essential knowledge, established and current research findings, and sound professional practice.

College of Education

• The College of Education creates an intellectual environment that promotes quality instruction, significant research, and professional service. With four unique departments, graduates receive the necessary tools and experiences to make an impact on local, national, and global scales.