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Career and Technical Education Areas of Study

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Career and Technical Education Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

Postsecondary Option

Note: IT 4850 has a prereq not included in this major or requires consent of instructor.

I. Required Courses

IT 4837 Evaluation in Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4847 Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4850 Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4858 Curriculum Development in Technology Education, and Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4970 Internship (4 credits)

Select 6 semester credits of electives from the following, with consent of advisor.

IT 4830 Introduction to Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4839 Industrial/Career and Technical Education Student Organization (2 credits)
IT 4859 Special Needs in Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4887 Career Development Theory and Practice (2 credits)

Subtotal 18 Credits

II. Required Career Proficiency

Current State of Minnesota Licensure requirements include work that varies in length and type from one program to another. Advisors in the Career and Technical Education program will assist students in obtaining work experience approval. The following types of experience may be awarded semester hours of credit that will count toward degree requirements up to the maximum semester hours indicated.

Required: Thirty-two (32) semester credits will be awarded for a total of three years of occupational experience within a license category in Career and Technical Education (see the director of Career and Technical Education). This experience needs to be documented by previous employer(s) and submitted to the director of Career and Technical Education.

Additional credits could be awarded as follows:

• A two-year technical college degree/diploma from an accredited technical college could count toward degree requirements (maximum of 32 semester credits).
• Verified post high school technical training through workshops, verified clock hour through company in-service, etc., could be assessed for semester credits.
• Military training could count toward the degree (evaluated in the Bemidji State University Admissions Office).

  A combined maximum of 64 credits will be given for the above proficiencies.

Subtotal 32 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 50 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor’s Degree

Secondary Option

I. Required Courses

ED 3140 Human Relations in Education (2 credits)
HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society (2 credits)
IT 3100 Principles and Practices of Professional Development (2 credits)
IT 4830 Introduction to Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4837 Evaluation in Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4847 Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4850 Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4858 Curriculum Development in Technology Education, and Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4859 Special Needs in Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4970 Internship (1-8 credits)
IT Electives (6 credits)

Subtotal 25-32 Credits

II. Required Career Proficiency

• Technical College/Diploma (maximum of 32 semester credits): If an instructor has a technical college degree/diploma, an official transcript needs to be submitted from the college granting the degree/diploma.
• Portfolio showing proficiency in specific licensure objectives (maximum of 32 semester credits): An advisory board will be formulated with a representative from each of the licensure areas. This board will have the authority to grant career proficiency credits toward the degree.

Subtotal 32 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 57-64 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor’s Degree

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Career and Technical Education

Because courses vary according to licensure chosen and because of licensure requirement changes, students should contact the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education for current information. The teacher training institution (BSU) does not license the career and technical education teacher. The Minnesota State Board of Teaching approves licensure for secondary career and technical education and the Technical College Board approves postsecondary and adult career and technical education licensure. For the purposes of the baccalaureate degree a minimum of 30 semester credits must be taken in residence. Any courses taught on extension at an area technical college at an approved career and technical education center or through the External Learning Center of Bemidji State University will be considered as courses in residence.

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Teacher Coordinators of Work-Based Learning License Endorsement (K-12)

Teacher Coordinators of Work-Based Learning is a license endorsement for teachers who already possess a K-12 license. This endorsement permits an individual to serve as a Coordinator of Work-Based Learning for a school or district. Work-based learning provides students with an opportunity to learn through a variety of paid or unpaid work-based learning experiences. Please contact the Director of Career and Technical Education.

Note: IT 4850 has a prereq not included in this license endorsement or requires consent of instructor.

Required Courses
IT 4839 Industrial/Career and Technical Education Student Organization (2 credits)
IT 4850 Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (2 credits)
IT 4887 Career Development Theory and Practice (2 credits)
IT 4888 Work/Occupational Assessment of Learners (2 credits)
IT 4889 Coordination Techniques of Career and Technical Education (2 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for License Endorsement 10 Credits