0101. Principles of Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

For novice and prospective career and technical education teachers and technical trainers. The course will include an in-depth analysis of contemporary programs in secondary and technical school settings. Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning in workforce and career and technical education, and on the role of action research in influencing curricular change.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0102. Teaching Strategies in Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

Development of specialized teaching strategies. Emphasis will be placed on best teaching practices, including planning for, executing, and evaluating instruction in career and technical education. Instructional technology will also be emphasized.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0103. Curriculum in Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

Models for developing curriculum in career and technical education. The course will provide experiences with job/occupational analysis; duty and task listings; and arranging the scope and sequence of instructional and performance objectives to technical standards.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0214. Field Experience (1-6 s.h.) F S.

Evaluation of field work, including in-service education and/or technical experiences that can enhance a student's occupational specialty; strategies for connecting school and real world experiences.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0324. Cooperative Education (3 s.h.) F S.

The history, development and operation of cooperative education programs. Also covered are the development and promotion of the workplace learning program, the development of workplace learning partnerships, workplace learning sites, safety considerations of the student in the workplace, and connecting work-based and school-based learning.

0326. Foundations of Career and Technical Education (3 s.h.) F S.

Principles underlying career and technical and workforce education. The course will examine the origins and evolution of career and technical education and include an analysis of contemporary initiatives in K-12 and post-secondary settings.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.

0330. Coordination Methods (3 s.h.) F S.

The role of the teacher-coordinator in conducting and teaching procedures and activities necessary to the delivery of successful supervised field-experiences for students in the workplace setting, as part of the school program, are covered. Also covered are methods of establishing contact with students, employers, teachers, parents, and community leaders, as well as labor laws, student organizations, students with special needs, and other legal requirements affecting student workers/interns.

0399. Supervised Work Experience (1-6 s.h.) F S.

Practical technical experience to supplement classroom instruction. An individualized training plan for the workplace or training location is developed for each student. Staff visitations and joint supervision occur at the placement site.

Note: Must be admitted to the teacher certification program.