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What you will study

Before you get started on your coursework, UCM’s dedicated CTE faculty will work with you to understand your previous education and industry experience and determine the best coursework for you. You’ll learn to teach and manage a classroom as well as design and assess CTE curricula — or sharpen your skills in all these aspects.

An undergraduate CTE program that meets CTE temporary authorization certification requirements

All classes for your Career and Technology Education undergraduate certificate fulfill Missouri’s state CTE certification requirements for those wanting to transition from industry work to teaching. UCM’s CTE faculty are also happy to tailor your curriculum further to meet another state’s requirements.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in career and technology education

At the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ, we believe your best learning is done both in and outside of our classrooms. Enjoy these opportunities to build your portfolio and resume and make connections while at UCM:

• Hands-on learning: Apply your learning as you go. Courses for our Career and Technology Education undergraduate certificate take a theory-to-practice approach, so you’ll build curriculum plans and practices for use in your teaching, develop work-based learning agreements for students and create performance assessments for your content area. Be prepared to lead in a CTE classroom or lab on day one.
• Student organizations: Network with other CTE and Education students at UCM and at nearby institutions when you join the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education (MoACTE) or the Missouri State Teachers Association. You’ll build lasting connections to carry forward into your career as a CTE professional.

 

What can you do with an undergraduate certificate in Career and Technology Education from UCM?

With UCM’s Career and Technology Education undergraduate certificate, you’ll have the credential and education you need to teach, whether your objective is to:

• Gain temporary authorization from the Missouri DESE while you continue at UCM to earn your Educational Studies and Training BS — your undergraduate certificate credits will apply toward your bachelor’s degree
• Begin teaching within a new area, if you’re already a teacher and have industry experience
• Earn the credential you need to provide business- and industry-specific training

Junior ROTC, auto mechanics, elementary teachers, prison instructors and anyone desiring a new CTE career will find their path at UCM.

Faculty in support of your career goals

Our CTE faculty welcome the opportunity to help you find — and be successful in — your CTE career path. To understand your options, use the interactive tool below.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your Career and Technology Education undergraduate certificate

Completing the Career and Technology Education undergraduate certificate puts you closer to achieving your CTE career goals, whether serving as a teacher or an industry trainer. Get started on your path at the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ, where we offer some of the nation’s most affordable tuition rates. As a top-ranked university by LendEDU for low student debt, we also provide ways for degree-seeking students to finance their education, such as loans, grants, employment opportunities and scholarships.

Can I apply for CTE scholarships?

When you complete a bachelor’s degree alongside your undergraduate certificate, you may also qualify for CTE program-specific scholarships. You can search the for opportunities.

 

Do you teach in another state?

Let us work with you and your State Department of Education to tailor this Certificate to meet your state’s certification requirements.