Graduate Program: Career and Technical Education Administrator (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Career and Technical Education Administrator (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

The Career and Technical Education Administrator certificate is designed to provide individuals with foundational knowledge in career and technical education theory, philosophy, and practice, preparing individuals to be knowledgeable and effective career and technical education administrators in local school districts.  The certificate is articulated with the educational leadership administrative certification program offered through the College of Education.  The coursework may meet the requirements to lead to Supervisor certification through the Arizona Department of Education; two of the courses articulate with the principal certification program.  The certificate is a hybrid learning program; a combination of on campus and distance-based coursework.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The Department of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation contributes to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' unique functional role as a leader in the University's land-grant mission by providing an array of programs in formal undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and service to enable the people of Arizona, the nation, and beyond to improve the quality of their lives.  The primary mission of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation is serving a diverse population through teaching, application, integration, and discovery in agriculture, applied science, education, innovation, leadership, and technology leading to successful careers in education, community leadership, and industry.

 
College

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

 
Campus where offered

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Deborah Joanne Huie
520-621-1523
Graduate Program Coordinator
Deborah Joanne Huie
520-621-1523
Director of Graduate Studies
Amber Michelle Rice
502-294-6137
Graduate College Degree Auditor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
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Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements
  1. Statement of Purpose
  2. Official transcripts
  3. Letter of recommendation


Requirements include:
3.0 GPA
Bachelor's Degree

3 years minimum teaching experience recommended
 

 
Standardized Tests

Minimum TOEFL: 550 (paper-based); 79 (internet-based)
Minimum IELTS: 7

 
Funding Opportunities

No financial aid opportunities are available for non-degree seeking programs.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: October 15
  • Summer: February 1

International Applicants:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: October 15
  • Summer: February 1
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 3908

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

12 

Core Coursework Requirements
Core coursework:
A ED 505A: Principles of career and technical education (3)
A ED 601: Philosophy and practices of instructional methods (3)
EDL 565: School finance (3)
CTE 500: Principles & Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (2)
CTE 510: Curriculum Development in Career and Technical Education (2)
CTE 520: Classroom Instructional Development for Career and Technical Education (2)
 
Elective Coursework

EDL 560: Trends in educational leadership (3)

 

 
Additional Requirements

N/A

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 04 Nov 2020