Betsy Orr
Program Coordinator
315 Peabody Hall
479-575-6430 borr@uark.edu
The program in Career and Technical Education offers a degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in career and technical education. Students must choose one of three concentrations, each of which leads to teacher licensure:
The concentration in Business Education offers on-campus students the chance to become effective educators and communicators as they learn to teach the latest computer technologies and subject matter focused on the core areas of business. The concentration provides rigorous and intellectually stimulating programs that offer students a broad variety of professional careers in business education and technology.
The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education offers on-campus students the ability to learn critical and creative thinking skills through a variety of courses including parenting and human development; family studies; nutrition and foods; textiles and apparel production; and housing and design. The diverse curriculum offers studies that mirror real life, enabling students in this concentration to develop both personal and professional skills.
The concentration in Technology Education prepares students to teach technology, pre-engineering, or other technical subject matter at the high school, middle-level, or community college. Additionally, the program prepares students to enter mid-level technical/management careers in business and industry.
Admission to the B.S.E. in Career and Technical Education is competitive and admission will be determined by the Career and Education faculty based on the items listed with the concentration requirements. Students seeking admission to the Career and Technical Education program at the University of Arkansas must be aware of the deadlines and admissions policies. These deadlines and limitations are designed to ensure that all students have a high quality experience.
The University of Arkansas program in career and technical education has been approved by the State Board for Career and Technical Education for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in career and technical education.
Requirements for B.S.E. in Career and Technical Education with Business Education Concentration
Stage I: Pre-CATE requirements (PCATE)
Complete 41 hours of program pre-requisites for the Career and Technical Education B.S.E.:
1. Obtain a GPA of 2.7 or better on UA coursework.
2. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in completed technical courses (see "III. Technical Requirements" in desired CATE BS concentration).
3. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in CIED 10103: Introduction to Education and CATE 31003: Introduction to Professionalism. CATE 31003 should be taken during the fall semester of the sophomore year.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers programs that prepare candidates for initial teacher licensure in career and technical education.
The admission to the career and technical education program consists of a three-stage process; simply meeting the minimum admission requirements will not guarantee admission. Admission will be determined by the CATE faculty based on the items listed in Stage II.
Stage II: Admission to the Career and Technical Education Program B.S.E.
The application process, which occurs during CATE 31003: Introduction to Professionalism includes:
Submission of the application to teacher education through the university-wide Teacher Education Office (see the Teacher Education Application Fee). See website for details.
Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship (CATE 40612)
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better.
Complete or present proof of registration for the Praxis II Content exam required by the Arkansas Department of Education Licensure area.
Maintain a current background check.
All "II. Professional Education" courses must have a grade of "C" or better. No teaching methods courses may be taken as self-paced (correspondence).
Requirements for teacher licensure vary from state to state and may differ in teacher preparation programs. Please note that Arkansas requires all applicants to successfully complete a criminal background check. Go to the Arkansas Teacher Licensure requirements.
All CATE program courses must have a grade of “C” or better. No teaching methods courses may be taken as self-paced (correspondence) courses.
I. Pre-CATE requirements
41
Required State Minimum Core for Career & Technical Education
All "II. Professional Education" courses must have grade "C" or better to award degree credit.
3
Admission to the Career and Technical Education B.S. major required to take Professional Education courses.
4
See "Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship" in parent major (CATE BS).
Career and Technical Education B.S.E. with Business Education Concentration Eight-Semester Degree Program
Students wishing to follow the eight-semester degree plan in Career and Technical Education (teaching option) with a concentration in Business Education should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy in the Academic Regulations chapter for university requirements of the program.
First Year
Units
Fall
Spring
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)
3
MATH 20503 Finite Mathematics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)
3
SPCH 10003 Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 5.1)
3
ISYS 11203 Business Application Knowledge - Computer Competency
CATE 40612 Teaching Internship (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1)
12
Year Total:
13
14
Total Units in Sequence:
120
1
Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections.
Requirements for B.S.E. in Career and Technical Education with Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration
Stage I: Pre-CATE requirements (PCATE)
Complete 41 hours of program pre-requisites for the Career and Technical Education B.S.E.:
1. Obtain a GPA of 2.7 or better on UA coursework.
2. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in completed technical courses (see "III. Technical Requirements" in desired CATE BS concentration).
3. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in CIED 10103: Introduction to Education and CATE 31003: Introduction to Professionalism. CATE 31003 should be taken during the fall semester of the sophomore year.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers programs that prepare candidates for initial teacher licensure in career and technical education.
The admission to the career and technical education program consists of a three-stage process; simply meeting the minimum admission requirements will not guarantee admission. Admission will be determined by the CATE faculty based on the items listed in Stage II.
Stage II: Admission to the Career and Technical Education Program B.S.E.
The application process, which occurs during CATE 31003: Introduction to Professionalism includes:
Submission of the application to teacher education through the university-wide Teacher Education Office (see the Teacher Education Application Fee). See website for details.
Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship (CATE 40612)
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better.
Complete or present proof of registration for the Praxis II Content exam required by the Arkansas Department of Education Licensure area.
Maintain a current background check.
All "II. Professional Education" courses must have a grade of "C" or better. No teaching methods courses may be taken as self-paced (correspondence).
Requirements for teacher licensure vary from state to state and may differ in teacher preparation programs. Please note that Arkansas requires all applicants to successfully complete a criminal background check. Go to the Arkansas Teacher Licensure requirements.
In addition to the General Studies, the following courses are required for a concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
I. Pre-CATE requirements for Concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
All "II. Professional Education" courses must have grade "C" or better to award degree credit.
3
Admission to the Career and Technical Education B.S. major required to take Professional Education courses.
4
See "Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship" in parent major (CATE BS).
Career and Technical Education B.S.E. with Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration
Eight-Semester Degree Program
Students wishing to follow the eight-semester degree plan in Career and Technical Education with a concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy for university requirements of the program.
First Year
Units
Fall
Spring
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)
3
MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)
3
Select one of the following (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4):
CATE 40612 Teaching Internship (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1)
12
Year Total:
12
14
Total Units in Sequence:
120
1
Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections.
Requirements for B.S.E. in Career and Technical Education with Technology Education Concentration
Stage I: Pre-CATE requirements (PCATE)
Complete 41 hours of program pre-requisites for the Career and Technical Education B.S.E.:
1. Obtain a GPA of 2.7 or better on UA coursework.
2. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in completed technical courses (see "III. Technical Requirements" in desired CATE BS concentration).
3. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in CIED 10103: Introduction to Education and CATE 31003: Introduction to Professionalism. CATE 31003 should be taken during the fall semester of the sophomore year.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers programs that prepare candidates for initial teacher licensure in career and technical education.
The admission to the career and technical education program consists of a three-stage process; simply meeting the minimum admission requirements will not guarantee admission. Admission will be determined by the CATE faculty based on the items listed in Stage II.
Stage II: Admission to the Career and Technical Education Program B.S.E.
The application process, which occurs during CATE 31003: Introduction to Professionalism includes:
Submission of the application to teacher education through the university-wide Teacher Education Office (see the Teacher Education Application Fee). See website for details.
Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship (CATE 40612)
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better.
Complete or present proof of registration for the Praxis II Content exam required by the Arkansas Department of Education Licensure area.
Maintain a current background check.
All "II. Professional Education" courses must have a grade of "C" or better. No teaching methods courses may be taken as self-paced (correspondence).
Requirements for teacher licensure vary from state to state and may differ in teacher preparation programs. Please note that Arkansas requires all applicants to successfully complete a criminal background check. Go to the Arkansas Teacher Licensure requirements.
I. Pre-CATE requirements for Concentration in Technical Education1
All "II. Professional Education" courses must have grade "C" or better to award degree credit.
3
Admission to Career and Technical Education B.S. major is required to take Professional Education courses.
4
See "Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship" in parent major (CATE BS).
Career and Technical Education B.S.E. with Technology Education Concentration Eight-Semester Degree Program
Students wishing to follow the eight-semester degree plan in Technology Education should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy in the Academic Regulations chapter for university requirements of the program.
First Year
Units
Fall
Spring
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satiesfies General Education Outcome 1.1)
3
U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core1
3
Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2)1
MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2203) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)
3
Elective
4
Year Total:
15
16
Second Year
Units
Fall
Spring
CATE 31003 Introduction to Professionalism (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1)
3
Choose one of the following (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4):
4
PHYS 20103 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) & PHYS 20101 College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab) or PHYS 20304 University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034)
PSYC 20003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)
3
Elective
6
Science with Lab State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1
4
Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.1 or 3.2)1
3
Social Sciences State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1
CATE 40612 Teaching Internship (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1)
12
Year Total:
12
14
Total Units in Sequence:
120
1
Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections.
Teacher Licensure
Requirements for teacher licensure vary from state to state and may differ among teacher preparation programs. Please note that Arkansas requires all applicants to successfully complete a criminal background check. Background checks must be cleared before the candidate begins student teaching.
Faculty
Carter, Vinson R., Ph.D., M.A.T., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2008, 2019. Daugherty, Michael, Ed.D., M.S., B.S. (Oklahoma State University), Distinguished Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2005. Orr, Betsy, Ed.D., M.Ed. (University of Arkansas), B.A. (University of Arkansas at Monticello), Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 1989, 2000.
Courses
CATE 30003. Teaching Housing and Interior Design to Secondary Students. 3 Hours.
This course prepares students to teach housing and interior design concepts to students in secondary school settings. Topics to be covered include housing needs and decisions, architectural design and construction, furnishings, safety and security, and careers related to the housing industry. Problem-based and project-based learning will provide the foundation for content delivery in this course. (Typically offered: Spring)
CATE 31003. Introduction to Professionalism. 3 Hours.
Studying and developing educational concepts in career and technical education with accepted principles of professionalism in secondary education settings. Prerequisite: Career and Technical Education (CATE) students only. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 310H3. Honors Introduction to Professionalism. 3 Hours.
Studying and developing professional concepts in vocational education with accepted principles of professionalism applied to career and technical education settings. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to CATE 31003.
CATE 40103. Teaching Strategies. 3 Hours.
Methods and techniques in the preparation and delivery of teaching. Prerequisite: CATE 31003 and admission to CATE-BS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 40203. Classroom Management. 3 Hours.
Theory and techniques in classroom management, including professional ethics and school policies related to students, faculty and programs. Prerequisite: CATE 31003 and admission to CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 40303. Assessment / Program Evaluation. 3 Hours.
An introduction to constructing, evaluating and interpreting tests; descriptive and inferential statistics; state competency testing; and guidelines for state program valuations. Prerequisite: CATE 31003 and admission to the CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 40502. Seminar Teaching Internship. 2 Hours.
Site-based field experiences are integrated with the course content to provide continuity between theory and practice. Classroom management, ethics and diversity are emphasized. Corequisite: CATE 40612. Prerequisite: Admission to CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)
CATE 40612. Teaching Internship. 12 Hours.
A minimum of 15 weeks will be spent in an off-campus school, at which time the student will have an opportunity under supervision to observe, to teach and to participate in other activities involving the school and the community. Successful completion of a criminal background check required before student can begin internship. Prerequisite: Senior status, CATE 31003, CATE 40103, CATE 40203, CATE 40303, (CIED 30203 or CIED 40203), CIED 30303 and admission to CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)
CATE 44403. Teaching Career Development in Public Schools. 3 Hours.
This course provides a study of curricula, methods, and techniques involved in teaching career development as related to the 16 occupational clusters. Successful completion of this course is required for licensed teachers to earn their 418 Career Development endorsement. (Typically offered: Summer)
CATE 48003. Word Processing and Multimedia. 3 Hours.
This course is designed to provide an overview of computer technology for prospective teachers in career and technical education. The main emphasis will be placed on the hands-on learning of word processing and multimedia applications that are widely used in career and technical education programs and emerging trends and issues in computer technology. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
CATE 48103. Teaching Apparel Production. 3 Hours.
This course prepares students to teach apparel production concepts to students in secondary school settings. Topics to be covered include clothing selection, textiles, clothing construction and alteration, and pedagogical concepts associated with facilitating a laboratory experience. Problem- and project-based learning will provide the foundation for content delivery in this course. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
