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Career and Technical Education (EDCT)

EDCT 1474 - Computer Information Systems (3 credits)

Fundamentals of Information Technology. Social and individual impact of technology. Software and hardware technologies. Networking, programming, and development.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 2604 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education (3 credits)

Philosophies, history, legislation, context, administration and delivery systems of the various licensure areas included in Career and Technical Education.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 2964 - Field Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 3964 - Field Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 4004 - International Trends in Workforce Development (3 credits)

Trends in international workforce development including global talent supply and demand; portable skills and workforce readiness; social, economic and employment issues; worker values; impact of technology, and workplace communication skills for effective writing, speaking, reading, and listening.

Pathway Concept Area(s): 1A Discourse Advanced, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 4034 - Methods of Planning Educational Programs in Agriculture (3 credits)

Course examines the procedures involved in the development of courses, curriculum, and instructional materials for education programs in agriculture.

Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 3 Lab, 3 Crd)

Course Crosslist: ALCE 4034

EDCT 4624 - Managing a Career and Technical Education Program (3 credits)

Responsibilities of a Career and Technical Education teacher. Managing CTE program based on operational polices, promoting program to in-school and external stakeholders, implementing work-based learning, advising program student organizations, and creating a community-based program.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 4634 - Student Assessment in Career and Technical Education (3 credits)

Assessment of standards-based outcomes of learning in workforce development and career and technical education programs. Focus on work-based learning, hands-on competencies, Cognitive Learning Targets, and performance assessment. Pre: Senior standing.

Prerequisite(s): EDCT 2604 and EDCT 2964

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 4754 - Internship in Education (1-16 credits)

Planned program of clinical practice in education under the direction and supervision of a university supervisor and a selected practitioner. Pre: Recommendation of program area and successful completion of Professional Studies requirement.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-16 Lec, 1-16 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 16 credit hours

EDCT 4884 - Youth Program Management (3 credits)

Organizational design of educational youth programs such as 4-H and FFA, including administrative planning, human resource development, recruitment, marketing, and budgeting.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

Course Crosslist: ALCE 4884

EDCT 4964 - Field Study/Practicum (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 5274 - Internship in Business (3 credits)

While employed in a business occupation, the student completes an In-depth study of the firms policies, practices, and procedures. Under the supervision of the employer and a Career and Technical Education professor, focuses on various aspects of the business. Pre-requisite: Graduate Standing

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5604 - Foundations of Career and Technical Education (3 credits)

Focus on the history and development of career and technical education with emphasis on the philosophical bases of the field. The conduct and purposes of career and technical education under different philosophical orientations are compared. An overview of the organization and administration, the relationship of career and technical education to agencies both in and outside of education, and how economic conditions have impacted career and technical education are explored. Definition and development of a personal philosophy is required.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5614 - Curriculum Development in CTE (3 credits)

Provides prospective career and technical education teachers with research bases, resources, and available curricula for teaching content in their respective fields. Develops the ability to plan, manage, develop, and evaluate curricula. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in the CTE degree program.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5624 - Managing CTE Program (3 credits)

Responsibilities of the career and technical education teacher regarding work-based program standards, student guidance, school and community relations, on-the-job training, youth organization sponsorship, work-based program coordination, and program management. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing Required

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5634 - Curriculum and Instructional Processes in Career and Technical Education (3 credits)

Planning CTE courses and units of instruction to include industry competencies and academic standards of learning, performance objectives, and performance assessment. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5654 - Strategies for Teaching Career and Technical Education (3 credits)

Focus on identifying the major instructional methods that are appropriate in career and technical education and identifying and resolving problems that emerge from these methods that can have a negative impact on the overall effectiveness of the teacher. Various methods to evaluate the teachers instructional effectiveness are addressed. Graduate standing or two years of teaching experience required.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5684 - Advanced Curriculum Development and Program Mgmt in Career and Technical Educ (3 credits)

Integrative learning development in Career and Technical Education (CTE) through incorporation of classroom and extracurricular experiences. Strategies and best practice to ensure interdisciplinary CTE cultural relevance. Methods of facilitating teacher professional development. Student safety.

Prerequisite(s): (EDCT 5614 or EDCT 5634) and EDCT 5624

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5724 - Education and Work in a Changing Society (3 credits)

This course explores the major social, economic, and political issues and trends expected to have continuing impacts on career and technical education and the workforce. The current status and philosophies of career and technical education are evaluated relative to these changes. Alternative directions for the future are identified and analyzed, with emphasis on proactive rather than reactive strategies for educators. Key themes include inter-generational conflict, team building, and the impact of personality types on workplace harmony.

Prerequisite(s): EDCT 5604

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5744 - Student Assessment in Workforce Development (3 credits)

Competencies in assessment of standards-based outcomes of learning in workforce development and career and technical education (CTE) programs, including assessment of hands-on competencies in laboratories and in workplaces, relationships between assessment and instruction, assessment tools, and legal and ethical aspects of assessment Pre: Graduate Standing

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5754 - Internship in Education (1-12 credits)

Student participation in a planned clinical experience under supervision of a university staff member in an appropriate work center. (Max 12C). Consent required.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours

EDCT 5784 - Graduate Seminar in Education (1-6 credits)

Selected topics in career and technical education related to curriculum development, special education, administration, research, and evaluation. (Max 6C per course)

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-6 Lec, 1-6 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours

EDCT 5894 - Final Examination (3 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 5904 - Project and Report (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 5954 - Study Abroad (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 5964 - Field Study (1-12 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

EDCT 5974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 5984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 5994 - Research and Thesis (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 6604 - Administrative Leadership for Career and Technical Education (3 credits)

Administrative structure of career and technical education at the local, state, and national levels, and in business and industry; leadership for administrative planning, facilities and support services management, personnel management, supervision of instruction, professional development, and assessment in career and technical education. Alternate years.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 6664 - Policy Analysis for Education and the Workforce (3 credits)

In depth treatment of the nature of policy and the policy-making process as they pertain to the workforce and to education, especially to career and technical education. Included are significant aspects of policy development at local, state, and federal levels; examination of the basic questions that are answered by policy decisions; appropriate organizations for formulation of policy; an examination of current policy pertaining to career and technical education at state and federal levels; and procedures for establishing policy.

Prerequisite(s): EDCT 5604

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDCT 6944 - Professional Seminar (1-6 credits)

Critical review, presentation, and discussion of current literature, research, and national reports in designated areas of education. (6C max. credit allowed toward program of study) Consent required.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-6 Lec, 1-6 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours

EDCT 6984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDCT 7754 - Internship in Education (1-12 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

EDCT 7964 - Field Studies in Education (1-12 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours

EDCT 7994 - Research and Dissertation (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course