Career and Technical Education

Graduates of the Engineering/Technology Education option of the B.S. degree program in Career and Technical Education are prepared for teaching careers at the middle school and high school Business and Technology school levels. An Engineering/Technology Education teacher is prepared to enjoy a career that is rewarding in many ways. The opportunity to plan and guide the learning experiences of students in the use of robots, computers and other "high tech" equipment in problem solving and production activities are rewards found in few other professions.

Graduates of the Technology Education option of the B.S. degree program in Career and Technical Education are prepared for teaching careers in secondary schools and post-secondary technical colleges in technical areas such as: computer electronics, computer aided drafting (CAD), graphic arts and other technical occupational areas. An option is also offered in Occupational Training Development for those interested in training for business and industry.

Graduates of the Occupational Training and Development option of the B.S. degree program in Career and Technical Education are prepared to plan and implement instruction for technical courses in a business and industry setting; are able to develop and analyze assessment instruments for technical courses; are able to develop and apply appropriate teaching strategies for technical courses; and are able to complete a Practicum in Career and Technical Teaching.

The BS program in Career and Technical Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Career and Technical Education

Whalin Technology Complex, 859 622-3232

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