MS CTE brochure

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 100% ONLINE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT Inspiring Innovation. Learn more at www.uwstout.edu

THE DEGREE

WHAT MAKES THIS DEGREE PROGRAM SPECIAL? The Master of Science in Career and Technical Education (MSCTE) program is designed for working professionals whose focus is on preparing youth or adults for successful careers through secondary, postsecondary, and adult education programs as well as private sector training programs. This program provides an opportunity for learners to build a solid knowledge base that supports further discipline-specific understanding and the development of leadership skills. Almost half of the credits are electives, allowing students to customize the degree to their career goals. People who complete this degree are working in leadership positions within education, business, and industry. “The customized instruction [format] provided learning opportunities to better understand key issues facing career and technical education today…This was an excellent program and experience, one which continues to open doors to career advancement opportunities.” JAYNE DOTTER UW-Stout MS-CTE Graduate

EMPHASES 30 CREDITS

CORE COURSES ACROSS ALL EMPHASES • Principles of Career & Technical Education • Issues in Career & Technical Education • Advanced Psychology of Learning for Instruction • Technology Futures

TEACHING • For K-12 teachers wanting to advance their skills or gain the skills needed for adult learner instruction. • 10-14 Elective Credits May Include: • Teaching Methods • Instructional Evaluation • Course Construction ADMINISTRATION • For individuals looking to move into CTE leadership roles in higher education or other organizations working with adult learners. • 10-14 Elective Credits May Include: • Coordination and Supervision of CTE

• Program Evaluation • Policy & Legal Issues

MARKETING & BUSINESS EDUCATION • For K-12 teachers seeking to grow as marketing or business educators. • 10-14 Elective Credits May Include:

• Issues in Marketing & Business Education • Improving Methods & Materials for MBE • Coordination of Work-Based Learning

"Taking my master's program online allowed flexibility in my schedule. I appreciated the ability to work full-time and still be able to work towards my degree!” JOHN SOBOTA UW-Stout MS-CTE Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS

CTE COORDINATOR • Options • Master's Degree With or Without Research Options • Post-Baccalureate Add-On Certification • Courses Include: • Coordination of Work-Based Learning • Policy & Legal Issues in CTE • Coordination and Supervision of CTE • Administration • Education Grant Proposal Development • Program Evaluation • Field Experience and/or Internship

CTE LEADERSHIP • Intended to provide an enhancement in the credentials for individuals in CTE leadership roles - not a licensure program • Required courses include: • Issues in CTE

• Coordination & Supervision of CTE • Quality Improvement in Education

E-LEARNING • A certification program for teachers who wish to gain experience and expertise in online teaching • For information about courses offered, visit www.uwstout.edu/ programs/e-learning-and-online-teaching-certificate INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN • Designed for individuals who want to design effective instruction for any delivery method. • For Information About Courses Offered, visit www.uwstout.edu/ programs/instructional-design-certificate

CENTER FOR CTE EXCELLENCE The mission of the center is to offer programs and services that support and promote career and technical education in partnership with educational institutions, governmental agencies, business and industry, other non-profits, and professional associations. The center seeks to serve the CTE community by meeting the 21st century needs of K-12 and postsecondary technical educators who are at the forefront of workforce education. THE FOCUS • Professional development to enhance educators’ effectiveness • Establish a research agenda that influences policy and practice. • Communication and outreach to support quality CTE programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels.

• For more information on the center, visit www.uwstout.edu/emerging-center-cte-excellence

For detailed information about the program, or for application forms and deadlines, visit www.uwstout.edu/mscte

University of Wisconsin-Stout 712 S. Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751

FOR MORE INFORMATION: UWSTOUT.EDU/PROGRAMS/MSCTE PROGRAM DIRECTOR Deanna Schultz

Program Director / Associate Professor schultzdea@uwstout.edu 715-232-5449