Athens State University College of Education M. Ed in Career and Technical Education
Athens State University College of Education

Athens State University College of Education

M. Ed in Career and Technical Education

Athens, USA

Master degree

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The M. Ed in Career and Technical Education provides advanced knowledge and skills needed to prepare individuals for career and technical education settings. The program focuses on curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques for effective teaching and learning. This is a 36-credit hour program that may include field experience and practical application of classroom techniques.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in various educational settings, including high schools, vocational schools, and community colleges. Potential career paths include career and technical education instructor, curriculum specialist, educational administrator, and workforce development coordinator.

The Master of Education (M. Ed) with a major in Career and Technical Education (CTE) is designed to provide a distinctive program to address the emerging need for practitioners and occupational trainers with knowledge specifically in Career and Technical Education, especially as it relates to the latest educational teaching and occupational training practices. This program is designed to develop professional leadership skills and provide training for professionals in education and business.

This program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to understand the adult learner, teaching trends, current issues in the field, and pedagogical and andragogical practices. It provides a strong philosophical and historical perspective of career and technical education. The M. Ed. with a major in CTE program consists of an advanced 30-semester hour program. The program requirements include a core of 15semester hours, 9 hours in one of three concentrations, and an additional 6 semester hours of CTE electives.