B.S. Degree in Career and Technical Education
Is this program for me?
Choose this program if you are interested in a teaching or administrative career in one of the most rapidly growing fields in education today: career and technical education. What is career and technical eduction? It is agriculture and natural resources; arts, media, and entertainment; building trades and construction; education, child development, and family services; energy and utilities; engineering and design; fashion and interior design; finance and business; health science and medical technology; hospitality, tourism, and recreation; information technology; manufacturing and product development; marketing, sales, and service; public services; and transportation. It is preparing the workforce of the future!
The Career and Technical Education degree program offers two specialization areas: CTE Teacher Education and Program Development.
CTE Teacher Education Specialization The CTE Teacher Education Specialization (see degree plan) is an NCATE-approved program that will prepare you to teach at the middle school level, the high school level, or at Career and Technical Centers. Certification is district approved in these areas:
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Program Development Specialization The Program Development Specialization (see degree plan) prepares students to plan, supervise, conduct, and evaluate training programs in business, industry, and government. |
What will I learn?
You will study the nature of technology; technology and society; technological design; technological products, systems, and impacts; technology integration; and the impact of technology on such fields as education, medical, agricultural, biological science, energy, power, information, communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction.
Why choose UWF?
Students enrolled in one of the Career and Technical Education programs develop valuable experience with faculty who have "real world" experience and associations within the Career and Technical field. Our Academic Learning Compact (PDF) is our promise to you of a quality education. Also, all of the Career and Technical Education core classes and content area courses are offered in an online learning environment, which is ideal for students who have full-time jobs or live outside the university’s immediate service area. Busy students are able to access assignments and post responses to discussion boards and chat rooms at their convenience. Through UWF’s online campus, students interact with classmates and professors in a diversified virtual "classroom." Check out the new 2008-2009 courses and see how you can expand your horizons!
How do I get started?
There are three easy steps to get started:
- Review the CTE Teacher Education Degree Plan (pdf) or Program Development Degree Plan (pdf).
- Call the department (850-474-2300) and make an appointment to talk to an advisor.
- Complete an online application.