Career and Technical Education, M.A.

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College of Education
Department: Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

The M.A. in Career and Technical Education prepares students in all aspects of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) system, both at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Its curriculum is designed to address issues in the domains of school mission, curriculum and instruction, school structures and supports, external factors and supports, and school-wide/district and distributive leadership. The M.A. is designed primarily for career and technical educators and school staff, professionals in related areas such as career specialists, who typically work in middle and high schools, technical schools, and community colleges, as well as professionals working in workforce education and development areas. The M.A. in career and technical education is aligned to meet the needs of CTE school administrators in the State of Florida.

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

Faculty use a process for consideration of admission that encompasses the following items:

Relevant experience in the field of Career & Technical Education (or closely related field):
A letter of application describing professional background, professional goals, and reasons for pursuing a master’s degree in Career and Technical Education
A current resume or vita.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours: 30 Credit Hours

Core Requirements - 30 Credit Hours

Core Requirements:

ECT 6661 Trends and Issues in Career and Technical Education Credit Hours: 3
ECT 6197 Enhancing Career and Technical Education Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
ECT 5386 Preparation and Development for Teaching Credit Hours: 3
ECW 6205 Administration of Local Programs: Vocational Credit Hours: 3
ECW 6695 School Community Relations Credit Hours: 3
ECW 6696 Equity and Access in the New Economy Credit Hours: 3
ECW 6206 Supervision of Local Programs: Vocational Education Credit Hours: 3
ECT 6766 Emerging Workplace Competencies Credit Hours: 3
ECT 6767 Improving Career and Technical Education Programs Credit Hours: 3
ECT 6948 Practicum: Industrial-Technical Education Credit Hours: 3-6

Comprehensive Examination:

A portfolio serves in lieu of a comprehensive exam. Students will maintain a comprehensive portfolio and submit it during the last semester as part of ECT 6948 Practicum: Industrial-Technical Education requirements, which serve as the capstone course in the program.

Thesis/Non-Thesis:

This is a non-thesis major.