NAU CTE Masters Program of Study

The Master's in Education, Career and Technical Education degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in career and technical administration, secondary career and technical teaching, post-secondary career and technical education, or training and development in business and industry. You will take course work in five core areas: Career and Technical Education, Research, Education Foundations, Curriculum or Administration, and Education Psychology. You will also take coursework in a selected emphasis area. Three emphasis areas are offered: Administration, Teaching, or Educational Technology. There are many course options in all areas (except for the CTE core) to allow the degree to be flexible to meet the future goals of many diverse students. Your advisor can assist you putting together (and approving) a customized program of study that will prepare you for your growth in your current career or to meet your future goals.

The degree has two options - although students are required to pick one of these options the choice does not have to be made when admitted to the program. Many students wait to make their decision until after completing their required research class.

Courses may be taken at any NAU Campus Location or Online. Most all courses are available online at least one semester during the year.

APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY: Courses selected with the approval of the advisor. 36-Hour Plan

Print this Program of Study and contact your advisor to discuss your program plan

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Required Professional/Core Courses (12 Hours):

A. Research (3 hours)

CTE 691 Research in CTE (recommended) 3

EDR 610 Introduction to Research 3

EPS 525 Introduction to Statistics 3

B. Foundations (3 hours )

EDF 500 Cultural Foundations 3

EDF 670 Philosophy of Education 3

EDF 671 History of American Education 3

EDF 672 Comparative Education 3

EDF 677 Educational Sociology 3

C. Administration or Curriculum (3 hours)

CTE 592 Program and Curriculum Development (recommended) 3

CTE 670 Adult Learners 3

CC 580 The Community College 3

ECI 666 Problems in Secondary School Curriculum 3

ECI 675 Principles of Curriculum Construction 3

EDL 600 Leadership Skills 3

EDL 630 Leadership Development 3

D. Psychology (3 hours)

EPS 605 Applied Educational Psychology 3

EPS 611
Adolescent Psychology
3

EPS 612

Adult Psychology

3

EPS 620
Vocational Counseling and Career Development (recommended)
3

Total Required Professional/Core Courses

MAJOR FIELD: Career and Technical Education. See 2-Year Course Schedule to help plan your program of study. Core classes are offered twice per year (once during a regular term and once during the summer).

Required CTE Core Courses (9 Hours)

CTE 591	History and Philosophy of CTE	3	Winter and Summer
CTE 692	Instructional Management for CTE	3	Spring and Summer
CTE 696	School and Community Relations	3	Fall and Summer

CTE Emphasis Area (15 Hours Minimum )

Appropriate CTE503 and CTE599 courses may be used towards your emphasis area (maximum of 6 hours of each). In addition, up to 6 hours of APPROVED 400 level courses may also be used towards your emphasis area. Use of CTE503, CTE599, and/or any 400 level courses must be approved by your advisor.

Pick one of the three emphasis areas: Teaching, Administration OR Educational Technology

	Teaching Emphasis This emphasis is designed for the CTE teacher who is looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in CTE. Courses may be substituted with PRIOR approval from advisor.
CTE 532	Special Needs	3
CTE 550	Grant Writing	3
CTE 561	Facilities Design	3
CTE 576	Coordinating Cooperative Education Programs in CTE	3
CTE 583	Career and Technical Education Student Services	3
CTE 592	Program Planning and Curriculum Development in CTE	3
CTE 594	Career and Technical Guidance	3
CTE 595	Evaluation in CTE	3
CTE 608	Field Work Experience	1 - 12
CTE 699	Thesis	1 - 9

	Administration Emphasis This emphasis is designed for the professional who is interested in administrative positions in the CTE field, such as becoming a local CTE director. Courses may be substituted with PRIOR approval from advisor.
CTE 550	Grant Writing in CTE	3
CTE 592	Program Planning and Curriculum Development in CTE	3
CTE 595	Evaluation in CTE	3
CTE 608	Field Work Experience	1 - 12
CTE 661	Business and Financial Management for CTE	3
CTE 690	Personnel Management and Staff Development for CTE	3
CTE 699	Thesis	1 - 9
EDL 735	School Finance	3
EDL 737	Budget Preparation and Practices	3

	Educational Technology Emphasis This emphasis is designed for the CTE professional who is interested in Educational Technology but desires a CTE Masters. It is highly recommended that you take your 15 hours in this emphasis in such a manner that you complete the ETC Certificate Program.
ETC	Any ETC course	3
CTE 599	Contemporary Developments in CTE	1 - 3
CTE 608	Field Work Experience	1 - 12
CTE 699	Thesis	1 - 9

Total Hours in Major Field	24
TOTAL Semester Hours Required for Masters Degree	36
Please be aware that your last 12 hours in this program must be taken through NAU.