Career and Technical Teacher Education Certification

The Career and Technical Professional Studies program offers undergraduate curricula that prepare in-service teachers for career and technical education. Programs may lead to either a Bachelor of Science in Education with certification or to professional certification only. Program graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities as teachers/trainers in secondary schools, career and technical schools, postsecondary schools, and business and industry.

Certification to teach career and technical education in the commonwealth’s secondary schools is issued to individuals who meet statutory requirements, demonstrate occupational/technical proficiency on a nationally standardized occupational competency examination (which includes documenting four years of wage earning experience) and complete 60* credits of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s approved university program.

Certification to serve as a cooperative education teacher-coordinator in the commonwealth’s secondary schools can be earned by completing a program of studies tailored to each student’s individual background and professional needs. The program prepares individuals for managing industrial cooperative training and school-to-work transitional experiences. For people holding a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate, the program of studies will be individualized based on educational credits earned.

Each program requires completion of the following credits: Associate in Applied Science (60cr), Bachelor of Science in Education (120cr), Cooperative Education Teacher/Coordinator Certification (9-13cr), and Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification (60cr*).

Liberal Studies: 15-16

As follows:

English:

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: 3

Humanities:

One course from list

Mathematics:

MATH 151 - Elements of Mathematics I Credits: 3

Natural Science:

One course, lab or non-lab

Social Science:

PSYC 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3

College: 17

Professional Educational Sequence:

ETIT 103 - Digital Instructional Technology Credits: 3
EDEX 301 - Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings Credits: 2
EDEX 323 - Instruction of English Language Learners with Special Needs Credits: 2
EDEX 458 - Transition Assessment and Planning for Youth with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDSP 102 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDSP 477 - Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures Credits: 3
EDUC 442 - School Law Credits: 1

Major: 25

Required Courses:

VOED 101 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education Credits: 1
VOED 102 - Instructional Planning in the Career and Technical Classroom Credits: 2
VOED 103 - Strategies for Teaching Career and Technical Education Credits: 3
VOED 201 - Making Accommodations for Students with Special Needs in the Career and Technical Classroom Credits: 1
VOED 202 - Industry Linkages for Career and Technical Programs Credits: 3
VOED 203 - Incorporating Reading and Communications Strategies in the Career and Technical Classroom Credits: 3
VOED 301 - Integrating Math and Science in Career and Technical Education Credits: 3
VOED 302 - Career Education in the Career and Technical Classroom Credits: 3
VOED 404 - Research in Career and Technical Education Credits: 3
VOED 405 - Professional Seminar in Career and Technical Education Credits: 3

Free Electives: 2-3

Total Certification Requirements: 60

SLO’s

#	Program Outcome Content knowledge, professional skill or other competency obtained from program	Indicator How the outcome will be assessed	Course(s) Where the outcome will be assessed	Category A-Knowledge B-Skills C-Capabilities
All outcomes implicitly begin with the statement “Students will be able to:”
1	Develop and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in both the classroom and laboratory settings	Classroom and lab observations with accompanying rubric	VOED 101, VOED 102 VOED 103, VOED 201, VOED 202, VOED 203	A B
2	Effectively implement a variety of instructional strategies to impact student learning in the career and technical classroom, laboratory, and work-based environments while analyzing and modifying instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.	Submitted assignments and accompanying classroom and lab observations with accompanying rubric	VOED 103, VOED 201 VOED 203, VOED 301	A B
3	Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment methods to adjust instruction and provide feedback to students.	Submitted assignments and accompanying classroom and lab observations with accompanying rubric	VOED 101, VOED 102, VOED 103 VOED 201, VOED 202, VOED 203 VOED 301, VOED 302, VOED 404, VOED 405	A B C
4	Address individual student needs as related to their academic and career goals by adapting instruction and facilitating career activities/linkages to career guidance	Classroom observations and group presentation with accompanying rubric	VOED 101, VOED 102, VOED 103 VOED 201, VOED 202, VOED 203 VOED 301, VOED 302, VOED 404, VOED 405	A B C
5	Plan competency based career and technical instruction reflecting current occupational analysis and practical experiences including academic and related industry standards	Submitted assignments and accompanying classroom and lab observations with accompanying rubric	VOED 101, VOED 102, VOED 103 VOED 201, VOED 202 VOED 203, VOED 301	A B C
6	Demonstrate knowledge of the history and current trends in career and technical education	Complete two PDE 430 observations, based on Danielson framework	VOED 302, VOED 404, VOED 405	C