A decision to teach or lead Career and Technical Education, whether in secondary or postsecondary learning environments, is rewarding. These programs provide students employable skills they can take to the workforce tomorrow. At the University of Central Missouri, we prepare you for the critical work at hand with a wide variety of options. UCM’s Department of Career and Technical Education offers you many undergraduate and graduate programs — degrees and certificates — to meet any career goal. With the demand for roles such as these high throughout the state — and UCM known for producing quality educators — it’s a great time to launch or advance your work in career and technical education (CTE) or special education.
UCM offers programs to fulfill any CTE career goal
Choose to teach a specific trade to students in middle school, high school or postsecondary settings. You’ll get classroom instruction and hands-on experience that prepares you for Missouri teacher certification or allows you to take your career to the next level.
CTE focused curricula
UCM has long been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), recognizing our commitment to teacher education. Because most of our individual degree programs hold further accreditation specific to your chosen content area, you can have utmost confidence in the quality of your curriculum and occupational training.
As you navigate your path to a new or enhanced career, you can also be confident in the support of our expert faculty, who have served as CTE instructors and administrators. They’re committed to maintaining their professional development to help ensure your academic and professional success.
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Near 100% job placement rate
Many students hired before graduation
Undergraduate and graduate programs
Program offerings found nowhere else
Various pathways to degree completion
CAEP and other recognized accreditations
Undergraduate Majors and Minors
While the BSE in Secondary Education resides in the Department of Educational Foundations and Literacy, the technical content and lead faculty of the four Career and Technical Education options reside in the Department of Career, Technical and Special Education:
Graduate Programs
Education Specialist
Certificates