FCS
Career and Technical Education
Master's Information (30 hrs.)
Special Focus Area: Leadership
Program Requirements:
CTE
Courses (15 hrs. minimum)
Suggested Core Courses
| CTE 5100 | Special Populations in CTE* | 3 |
| CTE 5120 | Principles of CTE* | 3 |
| CTE 515 0 | Grant Writing in CTE | 3 |
| CTE 614 0 | Administration and Supervision of CTE | 3 |
Electives (courses that can be taken to fulfill 15 hr. minimum)
| CTE 5130 | Teaching Methods in CTE* (formerly CTE 3440) | 3 |
| CTE 5140 | Workshop in CTE | 1-3 |
| CTE 5420 | Curriculum Development in CTE* (formerly CTE 3420) | 3 |
| CTE 5430 | Work-site Based Education Programs | 3 |
| CTE 6120 | Studies in Technology | 1-4 |
| CTE 6150 | Trends and Developments in CTE | 2 |
| CTE 6160 | Occupational Selection and Training | 3 |
| CTE 6170 | Seminar in CTE |
2-6 |
| CTE 6430 | Measurement and Evaluation in CTE | 3 |
| CTE 6450 | Organization of Employment/Training Systems | 3 |
| CTE 6460 | Leadership Development in CTE** | 3-6 |
| CTE 6480 | Adult Education in CTE | 2-3 |
| CTE 6500 | Business/Industry/Education Work-based Learning |
3 |
| FCS 5200 | Insurance Education Seminar | 1-2 |
| FCS 5250 | The Adolescent in Development | 3 |
| FCS 6220 | Practicum in FCS | 2-3 |
* Course
is a required part of the undergraduate CTE teacher
education
program, but is highly recommended for graduate students
who have not taken the course.
**Available only to Master's students accepted into the Leadership Development
Program (LDP).LDP is designed for individuals who
have a strong commitment to career and technical education
and
desire a leadership position at the secondary or post secondary
level for Michigan's Career Preparation System. Courses
taken in conjunction with EDLD 7120.
Elective Courses (9 hrs.)
EDLD
7120: Field Experience--6 hours (fall-3 hours; spring--3
hours)
Additional CTE Elective Course: 3 hours
Supporting Courses (3-9 hrs.)
| EDT 5400 | Introduction to Computing & Technology | 3 |
| EDT 5410 | Telecommunications for Teaching & Learning | 3 |
| ED 6000 | Fundamentals of Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| ED 6010 | Fundamentals of Education Research |
3 |
| ED 6020 | School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDLD 6020 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EMR 6400 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| FCS 6010 | Basic Research Methods and Design | 3 |
Occupational Education (Vocational) Certification
For Additional Information, Contact:
Dr. Richard Zinser, Assistant Professor and Advisor for Doctoral Degree Candidates
Western Michigan University
3041 Kohrman Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 387-3007