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Associate of Applied Science – Career and Technical Education (Teaching)

Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Leadership

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

Associate of Applied Science – Career and Technical Education (Teaching)

Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Leadership

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

On-Campus

Program

66 - 67 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tutition

$5,010 Per Semester

Free Books

for All Students

Advance Your Career in Career and Technical (CTE) Education

Advance your teaching career with EKU’s associate degree in career and technical education (CTE). While a portion of your experience will come from a supervised teaching practicum, our outstanding faculty members also prepare you for program requirements including a professional career and technical education assessment, the teacher occupational competency test (TOCT), and the PRAXIS exam. With numerous CTE teaching opportunities in Kentucky and surrounding states, a degree in CTE offers numerous opportunities for a rewarding career.

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Career Outlook

While most career and technical education teachers work in middle, high, and postsecondary schools, such as two-year colleges, others work in technical, trade, and business schools.

Around 15,200 openings for career and technical education teachers are projected each year, on average, from 2023 to 2033.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in career and technical education can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

  • High school teacher
  • Middle school teacher
  • Postsecondary teacher
  • Instructional coordinator

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Students are prepared for and required to take a professional career and technical education assessment, the teacher occupational competency test (TOCT), and the PRAXIS Exam
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service-learning project gives you the opportunity for hands on experience (hosted on EKU’s campus)
  • Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hours

Curriculum & Enrollment

Learn essential skills for today’s career and technical education careers. Our fully accredited programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as computer applications in technology, foundations, course materials, and methods in career and technical education, as well as a practicum of supervised teaching.

A minimum of 66-67 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 49 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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SummerMay 1May

Enrollment in this program is restricted to in-service technical teachers and graduates of a technical program at a community or technical college.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Education and Applied Human Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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Stephen Howard

College Enrollment Counselor

859-622-2710
stephen.howard@eku.edu

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Whitney Cox

EKU Graduate, Elementary Education, Middle Grades, School Leadership
The degrees that I have been able to earn at EKU has helped me grow as an educator and future leader. I feel prepared and confident in my ability due to the instruction provided by the professors at EKU.
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I have been a middle school teacher for 19 years. I plan to finish my last 8 years in education as a librarian. I am so proud to have three degrees from EKU and the first person in my family to go to college. I came from a small eastern Kentucky town and I have my amazing career and degrees to be proud of. I am excited to work with kids and other teachers as a media specialist as I finish my practicum and begin my new path.
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Taylor Newton

EKU MAEd School Librarian Student
I had never taken online courses, even during my undergraduate time at EKU. I was nervous to transition to this style of learning. However, I was surprised to find all of the advantages to being a part of an online program! I am able to fit the coursework into my weekly schedule and be an active, engaged student!

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BS in Career and Technical Education

Common Job Titles: high school teacher, middle school teacher

Modalities: on-campus

Credit Hours: 120

Contact Information

Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Leadership

Combs Building
Room 427

859-622-2154
tlel@eku.edu

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