Career & Technical Teacher Education
Certificate of Completion Program
Concordia University's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program helps those who have excellent skills and work experience in career and technical fields become successful instructors to high school and adult students, thereby better preparing future practitioners in their fields. Instructors also prepare students for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies that are essential no matter what career they choose. (Note: In Oregon CTE is usually referred to as "professional technical education." In most states, and at a national and federal level, the term "Career and Technical Education" is commonly used.)
The State of Oregon recently revised the process by which those who teach career and technical education (CTE) at high schools can earn a teaching license, providing them with certification as a career and technical educator.
To be eligible to apply for a high school CTE teaching position, you must have an associate degree and a minimum of two years work experience in one or more of the 22 TSPC approved professional technical endorsement areas (TSPC OAR 584-042-0006). This certification pathway requires an interview and approval by an Instructor Appraisal Committee to ensure technical skill competency, the assignment of a mentor and advisor, and the completion of a three-year professional development plan including 15 quarter hours (10 semester hours) of instructional methodology. The professional technical endorsement areas include:
- Administrative Services
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Communication Journalism
- Communications Technologies
- Computer Technology
- Construction
- Design and Applied Arts
- Education
- Engineering Technology
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Financial Services
- Forestry/Natural Resources
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Integrated Environmental Technology
- Legal and Protective Services
- Leisure and Fitness
- Manufacturing Technology
- Marketing/Management
- Mechanical Systems
- Personal Services
- Social Services
Concordia University's CTE Program:
- Provides a comprehensive teacher induction program leading to a Concordia University CTE Certificate of Completion
- Responds to the needs of students, local school districts, community colleges, and business and industry
- Prepares people from the military, business and industry to be successful CTE teachers in high schools and community colleges in Oregon
- Complements your technical skills experience in one of the 22 TSPC approved professional technical endorsement areas (TSPC OAR 584-042-0006)
- Assists you in pursuing state certification as a CTE instructor by providing instructional methodology, internship experiences, guidance, and program planning
Undergraduate option (must have associate degree and two years work related to their endorsement area)
12 total semester hours
- EDU 467 Teaching Career and Technical Education (3)
- EDU 260 Instructional Strategies (2)
- EDU 336 Assessment and Evaluation of Teaching/Learning (2) (online)
- EDU 384 Classroom Management (2)
- EDU 469 CTE Seminars (online) (1 credit each, 3 seminars)
Total of 12 semester credits
Graduate option (for those with a bachelor degree and related work experience)
14 total semester hours
- EDU 535 – Learning Theory and Practice (3)
- EDU 537 – Assessment & Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (2)
- EDU 549 – Classroom Management (3)
- EDU 567 – Teaching Career and Technical Education (3)
- EDU 569 – CTE Seminars
- Establishing Business & Community Partnerships (1)
- CTE Legislative Bill Tracking & Analysis (1)
- CTE Program Promotion (1)
Total of 14 semester credits
At the conclusion of the 12/14 hours, candidates receive a Concordia University CTE Certificate of Completion. This Certificate will be a key component of candidates' Professional Growth Plan that is required for renewal of TSPC's Three-Year Professional Technical License, and assures school administrators of a candidates' readiness to effectively teach Career and Technical Education.