Program at a Glance
- Program
- Bachelor
- College(s)
- College of Community Innovation and Education
- Department(s)
- Ed Ldrshp & Higher Education
Career and Workforce Education programs and courses prepare youths and adults for a wide range of skills and competencies for career pathways within industries in the workforce. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) B.S. degree program prepares developing teachers, trainers, and leaders who seek to utilize innovative measures that influence and serve students in modern educational and organizational settings.
Career and Technical Education B.S. Program Vision: To create an effective and efficient workforce.
Career and Technical Education B.S. Program Mission Statement: To develop accomplished CTE educators, trainers, and leaders who successfully prepare their students for college and career opportunities.
The program is offered as an online track and a traditional modality track. It may be completed fully online, although not all elective course options or program prerequisites may be offered online. For more information, please review UCF Online. This degree is not an initial teacher certification at the state level.
Highlights
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
- Fall
- May 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- March 1
- Spring
- September 1
- Summer
- January 1
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Course Overview
Special Populations in Career and Technical Education
Get an overview of strategies and resources in meeting the needs of special populations in career and technical education settings.
Principles and Practices of Technical Education
Integrate historical principles, career structure and current trends in technical education.
Curriculum Development for Industry Training
Explore the practical application of fundamental knowledge, important skills, alternative analysis methods and the critical elements of the trainers analysis tasks.
I gained so much knowledge about the industry. I learned exactly where to find my industry accreditation standards and how to look up the FLDOE frameworks. I also discovered all that I needed to become a CTE instructor for my industry. I am so thankful that I chose the CTE program at UCF. It has opened so many opportunities for me.” ”
Career and Technical Education Skills You’ll Learn
- Explore pedagogical skills that will transfer your knowledge to your students efficiently and effectively.
- Network with external stakeholders such as student organizations, industry and associations.
- Get first-hand experience on how to teach in a lab or corporate setting.
Career Opportunities
- CTE Teacher: Middle, Secondary and Postsecondary School
- CTE Curriculum Specialist
- CTE Program Coordinator
- Training and Development Specialist
- Corporate or Industry Trainer
- Career and Workforce Consultant
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