Jun 29, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Career and Technical Education, M.A.


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College of Education  
Department: Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning

 


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

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.

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