Career and Technical Education

Bachelor of Science

About This Program

Purpose

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Career and Technical Education is to provide professional development and certification opportunities. The program is designed for adults who seek certification as career and technical education teachers (currently T and I). A student must also satisfactorily document at least six (6) years of full-time work experience/training in his/her particular career area to be considered for Delaware T and I certification. The courses in the program will provide vocational teachers with the necessary skills to be successful in the classroom. Students will learn methods to successfully communicate the content and skills of their craft as well as to develop effective teaching strategies to ensure that students are receiving the best instruction possible while increasing student achievement.

Program of Study

The courses available in the Bachelor of Science program in Career and Technical Education combine rich and varied course offerings that include core courses and education courses for education majors as well as specific education courses tailored to career and technical program teachers.

Praxis I: PPST Requirements

Students must satisfy Delaware’s PRAXIS I testing requirements prior to completion of their sixth year of teaching in a T and I program and prior to completing the necessary requirements for the degree.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during or after the Fall 2007 semester. If you entered this degree program prior to Fall 2007, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.