The Bachelor of Science in Education in Career and Technical Education is designed to help you develop the qualifications to teach in a variety of educational settings, including public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, training centers, workplace learning or corporate training programs, and more.
All College of Education and Human Development majors must complete field experiences to practice working with children, adolescents or adults in classrooms, training centers or community organizations.
Education majors will observe a professional teacher’s instructional and classroom management methods. The Office of Field Placement helps students find appropriate classroom assignments.
Internships give you opportunities to get hands-on experience, refine your understanding of your coursework and make professional contacts who can assist your future career development. Internships are voluntary experiences that take place outside of the program curriculum: students do not receive credit for internships.
Learn more about internship and community engagement opportunities for education majors.
As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.
The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.
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Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Career and Technical Education Major may include the following examples.
Career | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $60,800.00 (2019) |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $61,710.00 (2019) |
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $54,620.00 (2019) |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of June 05, 2020.