Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Career and Technical Education. Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio as an initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).
Parallel Curriculum
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, Career and Technical Education is the same as for the Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education with the exception that Praxis Core is not needed for admission.
General Education Requirements (42 credits)
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CTA 210 | Computer Science | 3 |
| OR | |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 320 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MAT 201 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 202 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| HUM 360 | Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD | 3 |
| HUM 361 | Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
Natural Science Elective (3 credits)
Six credits to be selected from
And History Elective OR Political Science Elective
And six credits to be selected from
Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Communications courses
Education Core (48 credits)
Candidate should verify through the Department of Education which Education Core courses are required for them to receive an Initial Delaware Teacher Certification.
Capstone Project (6 credits)
| EDC 420 | Capstone Project for Career and Technical Education | 6 |
Education Electives (12) AND Free Electives (12): to be determined in consultation with the Program Chair or Academic Advisor
Other electives approved by Program Coordinator:
- NOCTI Competency Exam in specific career area - up to 18 credits
- Appropriate trade school courses - up to 18 credits
- Appropriate manufacturers’ service school courses - up to 12 credits
- DOE approved apprenticeship, military, or trade school/extension
- DOE approved industry certification (ASE)
- National Center for Construction Education and Research Instructor Certification Course
- DOE approved instructor’s certification course(s)
- DOE approved test-based Professional Municipal License
- DOE approved test-based Professional Municipal License Preparation Course
- Post-secondary courses in the occupational area to be taught