Career and Technology Education, MS

What you will study

As you begin your CTE degree online with UCM, you’ll focus on core topics including performance assessment, curriculum development theory and research methods. You’ll then choose one of the following concentrations to dive into education specific to your career goals:

• CTE Teaching Leadership Option: For certified teachers desiring new skills or for new teachers seeking public school certification
• CTE Administration Leadership Option: For aspiring administrators or for current administrators pursuing additional leadership coursework
• Industry Training Leadership Option: For individuals who plan or perform training within an organization and want to enhance their skills or leadership

Meet your career goals when you complete a CTE degree online

Expect to complete your CTE master’s degree online in as little as 18 months or up to two to three years. At UCM, we know you may also need to balance work, family or other responsibilities, so we offer options to tailor our CTE degree to meet your goals. Whether you wish to enhance your leadership or teaching skills, conduct research or pursue certifications, UCM faculty will be there every step of the way to guide you.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in career and technology education

As you complete your master’s in CTE degree online, you’ll apply your learning in hands-on experiences. At the University of Central Missouri, our CTE degree uses a theory-to-practice approach, and the benefits are immediate. Plan to use today’s learning in your classroom tomorrow or be prepared for your future role on day one. For example, you’ll build budgets for a career center in our CTE Finance and Funding course and plan a new CTE program — or improve your current program — in our Organization and Administration of Career and Technical Education course.

Other learning experiences include:

• Internships: If you choose to complete an internship, you can gain experience in your desired career field. Get insight into a new area, whether training in CTE Administration, teaching or a new training industry. Internships are a great way to see how academic or industry standards apply on the job.
• Outside programs for course credit: CTE Learn allows you to expand your learning with online courses that will earn you credit toward your UCM CTE master’s degree. Two additional programs — Project Lead the Way and Engineering by Design — are designed for UCM students focused on engineering and technology. They provide extensive training to help UCM students teach engineering and technology and earn course credit. In fact, we’re one of a few schools in the U.S. to extend this benefit to our graduate students.

What can you do with a master’s degree in Career and Technology Education from UCM?

Graduates of UCM’s Career and Technology Education degree program hold CTE careers in almost every school district in Missouri, as well as in many of the state’s 50+ career centers. Upon completion of your CTE master’s degree, you too will be prepared to lead career and technical education as a teacher or administrator in many environments. These include:

• Middle schools
• High schools
• Community colleges
• Career centers
• Organizations and industrial settings

UCM faculty are available to help you navigate opportunities for CTE careers. They’re also happy to work with you to transfer your certification to another state if desired.

Increasing your value with a graduate-level CTE degree

When enhancing your value as a teacher or gaining education to move into an administrator role, you’ll also increase your earning potential. Take a look at the possibilities that await you when you complete your CTE degree online.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your CTE master’s degree

Your investment in UCM’s CTE degree for administrative training or further specialized training in education can expand your career and salary horizons. The University of Central Missouri also makes available resources to help finance your education. These include loans, grants, work-study opportunities and scholarships.

Scholarships for master’s degree in CTE students

You may be eligible to apply for a number of scholarships available through UCM, the CTE program or alumni gifts. Among them are:

• Jacob M. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
• Edna Gehlken Graduate Scholarship in Home Economics
• Reid Hemphill Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship

Search these scholarships and additional funding opportunities by using the UCM Scholarship Finder.