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 1013: Introduction to Education and CATE 3103: Introduction to Professionalism. CATE 3103 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 3103: 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.
- Submission of the CATE application located here.
- Submission of transcripts for all coursework.
- Oral interview with CATE faculty.
- Current background check.
Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship (CATE 406X)
- 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 | ||
| General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) | ||
| Recommended for Business Education concentration | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Education | ||
| Introduction to Professionalism | ||
| II. Professional Education 2, 3 | 29 | |
| Survey of Exceptionalities | ||
or CIED 4023 | Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Settings | |
| Classroom Learning Theory | ||
| Teaching Strategies | ||
| Classroom Management | ||
| Assessment / Program Evaluation | ||
| Seminar Teaching Internship | ||
| Teaching Internship 4 | ||
| III. Technical Requirements | 21 | |
| Accounting Principles | ||
| The Legal Environment of Business (ACTS Equivalency = BLAW 2003) | ||
| Accounting Principles II | ||
| Introduction to Marketing | ||
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | ||
| Word Processing and Multimedia (Word Processing) | ||
| Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) | ||
| IV. Electives | 29 | |
| Recommended courses for Business Education - 3 hours must be Upper Level on-campus enrollment | ||
ISYS 1120 | ||
or ISYS 1123 | Business Application Knowledge - Computer Competency | |
| College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (if required, see adviser) | ||
| Introduction to Technology in Education | ||
| Introduction to Teaching Programming in the Secondary Schools | ||
CATE 5463 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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See the State Minimum Core page.
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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 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| MATH 2053 Finite Mathematics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1) | 3 | |
| COMM 1313 Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 5.1) | 3 | |
| ISYS 1120 | 0 | |
| CIED 1013 Introduction to Education | 3 | |
| Elective | 0-3 | |
| ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2)1 | 3 | |
| U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)1 | 3 | |
| PSYC 2003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| ECON 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | |
| BLAW 2013 The Legal Environment of Business (ACTS Equivalency = BLAW 2003) | 3 | |
| Science with Lab State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | |
| Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2)1 | 3 | |
| CATE 3103 Introduction to Professionalism (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.1) | 3 | |
| ACCT 2013 Accounting Principles | 3 | |
| BUSI 1033 Data Analysis and Interpretation | 3 | |
| Electives | 9-10 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| ACCT 2023 Accounting Principles II | 3 | |
| CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionalities or CIED 4023 Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Settings | 3 | |
| CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory | 3 | |
| Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
| Science with Lab State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | |
| MKTG 3433 Introduction to Marketing | 3 | |
| CATE 4803 Word Processing and Multimedia | 3 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CATE 4013 Teaching Strategies (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2) | 3 | |
| CATE 4023 Classroom Management | 3 | |
| CATE 4033 Assessment / Program Evaluation | 3 | |
| Electives | 4 | |
| CATE 4052 Seminar Teaching Internship | 2 | |
| CATE 406X Teaching Internship (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1) | 12 | |
| Year Total: | 13 | 14 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
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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 1013: Introduction to Education and CATE 3103: Introduction to Professionalism. CATE 3103 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 3103: 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.
- Submission of the CATE application located here.
- Submission of transcripts for all coursework.
- Oral interview with CATE faculty.
- Current background check.
Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship (CATE 406X)
- 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 | 41 | |
| State Minimum Core | ||
| General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) | ||
| Recommended for Family and Consumer Sciences Education concentration | ||
| College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) | ||
| University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) and University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1214 Lecture) and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1214 Lab) | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Family Relations | ||
| Introduction to Education | ||
| Introduction to Professionalism | ||
| II. Professional Education Core 2, 3 | 29 | |
| Survey of Exceptionalities | ||
or CIED 4023 | Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Settings | |
| Classroom Learning Theory | ||
| Teaching Strategies | ||
| Classroom Management | ||
| Assessment / Program Evaluation | ||
| Seminar Teaching Internship | ||
| Teaching Internship (12 hours minimum enrollment) 4 | ||
| III. Technical Requirements | 22 | |
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Principles of Foods and Principles of Foods Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Textile Science | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Parenting and Family Dynamics | ||
| Teaching Housing and Interior Design to Secondary Students | ||
| Word Processing and Multimedia (Teaching Apparel Production to Secondary Students) | ||
| IV. Electives | 28 | |
| Recommended courses for Family and Consumer Sciences Education - 3 hours must be Upper-Level on-campus enrollment | ||
| Introduction to Technology in Education | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| Community Nutrition | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Infant and Toddler Development | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| The Emerging Adolescent | ||
| Families in Crisis | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice | ||
| Addiction and the Family | ||
| Family Financial Management | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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See the State Minimum Core page.
- 2
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 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| MATH 1203 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4): | 4 | |
CHEM 1073 Fundamentals of Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1214 Lecture) & CHEM 1071L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1214 Lab) | ||
CHEM 1103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) & CHEM 1101L University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab) | ||
| U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core1 | 3 | |
| HDFS 1403 Life Span Development (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1) | 3 | |
| NUTR 1213 Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 | |
| ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| CATE 4803 Word Processing and Multimedia (Apparel Production) | 3 | |
| Science State Minimum Core with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) 1 | 4 | |
| Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2)1 | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CIED 1013 Introduction to Education | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| NUTR 2113 Principles of Foods | 3 | |
| NUTR 2111L Principles of Foods Laboratory | 1 | |
| PSYC 2003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | |
| Humanities or Fine Arts State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2) 1 | 3 | |
| CATE 3103 Introduction to Professionalism | 3 | |
| HDFS 2413 Family Relations (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 4.1, and 4.2) | 3 | |
| AMPD 2053 Introduction to Textile Science | 3 | |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Year Total: | 19 | 14 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| HDFS 3453 Parenting and Family Dynamics | 3 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory | 3 | |
| HDFS 2433 Child Development | 3 | |
| CATE 3003 Teaching Housing and Interior Design to Secondary Students | 3 | |
| Elective | 8 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 14 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CATE 4023 Classroom Management | 3 | |
| CATE 4013 Teaching Strategies (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2) | 3 | |
| CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionalities or CIED 4023 Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Settings | 3 | |
| CATE 4033 Assessment / Program Evaluation | 3 | |
| CATE 4052 Seminar Teaching Internship | 2 | |
| CATE 406X 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 1013: Introduction to Education and CATE 3103: Introduction to Professionalism. CATE 3103 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 3103: 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.
- Submission of the CATE application located here.
- Submission of transcripts for all coursework.
- Oral interview with CATE faculty.
- Current background check.
Stage III: Requirements for Program Continuation and Student Teaching/Internship (CATE 406X)
- 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 Education 1 | 41 | |
| Required State Minimum Core | ||
| General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) | ||
| Recommended for Technology Education concentration | ||
| Survey of Calculus (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2203) | ||
| College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) and College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab) | ||
or PHYS 2054 | University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034) | |
| Introduction to Education | ||
| Introduction to Professionalism | ||
| II. Professional Education 2, 3 | 29 | |
| Survey of Exceptionalities | ||
or CIED 4023 | Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Settings | |
| Classroom Learning Theory | ||
| Teaching Strategies | ||
| Classroom Management | ||
| Assessment / Program Evaluation | ||
| Seminar Teaching Internship | ||
| Teaching Internship (12 hours) 4 | ||
| III. Technical Requirements | 21 | |
ASTM 3042 | ||
| Electricity in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to STEM Education | ||
| CAD Technology I | ||
| Technology and Society | ||
| Small Power Units/Turf Equipment and Small Power Units/Turf Equipment Laboratory | ||
| Engineering Design for Technology Education Capstone | ||
Technical Requirement Elective (1-2 Hours) | ||
| IV. Electives | 29 | |
| Recommended courses for Technology Education - 3 hours must be Upper Level on-campus enrollment | ||
| Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) | ||
| Introduction to Engineering I | ||
or GNEG 1103 | Introduction to Engineering | |
| Introduction to Engineering II | ||
or GNEG 1103 | Introduction to Engineering | |
| Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Technology and Society | ||
| Introduction to Teaching Programming in the Secondary Schools | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
See the State Mininum Core page.
- 2
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 1013 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 | 3 | |
| TEED 1203 CAD Technology I | 3 | |
| CIED 1013 Introduction to Education | 3 | |
| ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | |
| ASTM 3173 Electricity in Agriculture | 3 | |
| TEED 2103 Technology and Society | 3 | |
| MATH 2043 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 3103 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 2013 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) & PHYS 2011L College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab) or PHYS 2054 University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034) | ||
| PSYC 2003 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 | 3 | |
| STEM 4033 Introduction to STEM Education | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionalities or CIED 4023 Teaching in Inclusive Secondary Settings | 3 | |
| CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory | 3 | |
| Elective | 10 | |
| Social Sciences State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| ASTM 3042 | 2 | |
| ASTM 3102 Small Power Units/Turf Equipment & ASTM 3101L Small Power Units/Turf Equipment Laboratory | 3 | |
| Elective | 7 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CATE 4013 Teaching Strategies (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2) | 3 | |
| CATE 4023 Classroom Management | 3 | |
| CATE 4033 Assessment / Program Evaluation | 3 | |
| TEED 4103 Engineering Design for Technology Education Capstone | 3 | |
| CATE 4052 Seminar Teaching Internship | 2 | |
| CATE 406X 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 3003. 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 3103. 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 3103H. 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 3103.
CATE 4013. Teaching Strategies. 3 Hours.
Methods and techniques in the preparation and delivery of teaching. Prerequisite: CATE 3103 and admission to CATE-BS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 4023. Classroom Management. 3 Hours.
Theory and techniques in classroom management, including professional ethics and school policies related to students, faculty and programs. Prerequisite: CATE 3103 and admission to CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 4033. 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 3103 and admission to the CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
CATE 4052. 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 406X. Prerequisite: Admission to CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)
CATE 406X. 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 3103, CATE 4013, CATE 4023, CATE 4033, (CIED 3023 or CIED 4023), CIED 3033 and admission to CATEBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)
CATE 4073. Introduction to Teaching Programming in the Secondary Schools. 3 Hours.
This course provides an introduction to the foundations of teaching methods for computer programming in the secondary schools. Methods of computer programming instruction will include teaching strategies in coding, developing computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and applying key programming concepts. This is an introductory level course. No prerequisites are required. (Typically offered: Irregular)
CATE 4443. 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 4803. 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)
