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Secondary Career and Technical Education - Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Online

Skilled professionals are the lifeblood of Wyoming. You can educate the next generation and launch your teaching career with University of Wyoming's online Bachelor of Applied Science in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Our program equips you with the skills to prepare middle and high school students for a wide range of high-wage, high-demand careers, such as an engineer, chef, plumber, welder, accountant or computer scientist.

As a student pursuing this CTE degree, you'll learn the best practices of teaching middle and high school students. You'll gain a deep understanding of effective instruction and classroom management by spending a large amount of time in the field honing your craft. Upon graduation you will be eligible to apply for Wyoming teaching licensure.

UW offers this B.A.S. in career and technical education at a distance in partnership with Wyoming community colleges, who deliver the technical content. Your program will take place entirely online except for a few intensive weekends at UW-Casper and during your in-person student teaching experience. With the latest online technology, you'll be connected to faculty and peers, and resources for distance students will support your academic success.

Every community needs CTE teachers. Channel your inner Cowboy and help others find theirs for the future of the Wyoming workforce.

Secondary Career & Technical Education (CTE) with a Concurrent Major in Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS), B.A.S.

This program leads to initial teaching licensure for grades 6-12 in Human Development & Family Sciences, preparing students to teach Family and Consumer Sciences in secondary schools. Students pursuing this track meet the requirements for the HDFS major while using electives to gain expertise in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) specializations. Successful completion of concurrent enrollment semesters is required to obtain certification.

New CTE Bridge Course: EDSE 4070

Educational Trends in Career and Technical Education (EDSE 4070) is being offered every semester.

EDSE 4070 is 100% online asynchronous (with support from local community colleges). 

No prerequisites required.

 

Program Highlights

We Give You Room to Roam.
Our distance-delivered program empowers you to keep other commitments in check while working toward a viable, applied degree. Plus, you’ll get access to UW resources and support that help you thrive.

Learn the Ropes from the Best.
Teaching is a whole new rodeo. Bring your technical knowledge and we will give you the tools to teach your content area well. Our experienced professors and expert technical educators offer an all-encompassing methodology that prepares you for the classroom.

Hit the Ground Running.
We accept credits from 60+ associate degrees in six CTE content areas. Make the most of your experience by applying it toward this B.A.S. degree.

 

Why Become a CTE Teacher

Teach life skills and impart Cowboy qualities.
Grit. Talent. Neighborly values. These Cowboy qualities make skilled professionals the lifeblood of every community in Wyoming.

Forge the next generation of the workforce.
As a CTE teacher, you will ensure the resiliency of your community by giving promising young people the tools to make a difference.

Share your passion.
You’ve practiced your trade–here’s your chance to pass it on. Use your expertise to guide new skilled workers and support communities by extension.

 

Transfer with Ease

Are you wondering how to make the most of your current degree? If you have completed an Associates degree at your local community college in one of the below areas, you can transfer into UW's CTE teaching program. Through this pathway, you can start your teaching career in as little as two years.

Automotive

  • Auto Body Repair Technology*
  • Automotive Technology*

Business

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Marketing

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Engineering Technology and Design
  • Industrial Electronics*
  • Machine Tool Technology*
  • Welding Certificate*

Diesel Technology

  • Diesel Power Technology*

* If you currently hold a Wyoming teaching license, you can complete this program at this community college and be endorsed by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board to teach CTE.

Automotive

  • Automotive Technology

Business

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hotel Restaurant Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Technology*
  • Geospatial Information Science & Technology

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Electrical Apprentice
  • Technical Studies
  • Welding

Family & Consumer Science

  • Culinary
  • Early Childhood

* If you currently hold a Wyoming teaching license, you can complete this program at this community college and be endorsed by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board to teach CTE.

Business

  • Entrepreneurship

Computer Science

  • Computer Applications

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Welding

Family & Consumer Science

  • Child Development

Computer Science

  • Cyber Security

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Electrical Apprentice
  • Industrial Electricity
  • Machine Tool Technology
  • Welding

Diesel Technology

  • Diesel Technology

Automotive

  • Automotive Technology

Business

  • Business & Accounting

Computer Science

  • Cybersecurity Professional
  • Data Analytics System Administrator
  • Datacenter Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Virtualization & Cloud Administrator

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Electrical Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Diesel Technology
  • Welding

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Welding, Welding Technology, Adv. Welding
  • Drafting Technology

Computer Science

  • K-12 Computer Science Endorsement*
  • Robotics Technology

Computer Science

  • Cyber Security

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Machine Tool Technology
  • Welding

Diesel Technology

  • Diesel Technology

Automotive

  • Automotive Technology*

Business

  • Accounting

Diesel Technology

  • Diesel Technology*

Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology

  • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Plant Operations*
  • Welding Technology*

* If you currently hold a Wyoming teaching license, you can complete this program at this community college and be endorsed by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board to teach CTE.

Automotive
  • Collision & Refinishing Technology
  • High Performance Powertrains
  • Applied Service Management
  • Trim & Upholstery
  • Chassis Fabrication
  • Street Rod
Diesel Technology
  • Advanced Diesel
  • Applied Service Management

Already Have a Bachelor’s Degree?

Take the fast track with UW’s Teaching Secondary Content Certificate. This alternative licensure pathway allows you to apply for your teaching license in as little as three semesters.

 

Additional Licensure Pathways

Explore the Professional Industry Career (PIC) Permit through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. These permits allow skilled professionals without a bachelor's degree to teach grades 6-12 in the field in which they specialize.

 

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