Career and Technical Education, SC
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skills Certificate provides training for those who are interested in teaching Career and Technical courses at 7th-12th and post-secondary career training. The CTE Skills Certificate courses are designed to provide a foundation of teaching methodology, assessment, and leadership. The courses in the skills certificate meet the Nevada Department of Education CTE and Business and Industry (B&I) training requirements. Program courses apply toward the Bachelor of Applied Science in Career and Technical Education Leadership program.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Career and Technical Education Leadership Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| EDCT 301 | Career and Technical Education and Leadership Foundations | 3 |
| EDCT 304 | Assessment and Instruction in Career and Technical Education and Leadership | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| EDCT 403 | Career and Technical Education and Workforce Leadership | 3 |
| EDCT 439 | General Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Special Admission Requirements
Admission to the SC, Career and Technical Education Leadership requires an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Program Requirements
Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.
Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| EDCT 301 | Career and Technical Education and Leadership Foundations | 3 |
| EDCT 304 | Assessment and Instruction in Career and Technical Education and Leadership | 3 |
| EDCT 403 | Career and Technical Education and Workforce Leadership | 3 |
| EDCT 439 | General Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO 1: Correctly define the purpose of career and workforce education in secondary and post-secondary education and industry training programs.
PSLO 2: Develop rubrics designed specifically to assess student performance in the classroom or in the workplace.
PSLO 3: Analyze techniques for conflict resolution and apply them to teaching and workplace situations.
PSLO 4: Select the resources and instructional items for specific learning needs or outcomes to be implemented in the classroom or workplace to promote student learning and success.
