This credential is for those candidates seeking employment with a Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Public or Charter School or Correctional Institution. It also beneficial for persons teaching in a community college, private secondary or post-secondary environment.

Credential Requirements (15 units)

Appropriate work experience and a high school diploma (or the equivalent) are required for admission to the Designated Subjects Career and Technical (CTE) Teaching Credential Program. Applicants should have at least three years of verifiable work experience directly related to each industry sector named on the credential. One year must equal a minimum of 1000 clock hours. The experience may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid. One year of work experience must be within the last five years or two years of work experience must be within the last ten years in the area listed on the credential. Contact the Jim and Judy Watson College of Education Student Services Office for additional information on credential processing requirements.

Required Courses for Cleared Credential

ECTS 5010	Principles and Methods for Teaching Designated Subjects	3
or ECTS 6010	Principles and Methods for Teaching Designated Subjects
ECTS 5020	Instructional Support for Teaching Designated Subjects	3
or ECTS 6020	Instructional Support for Teaching Designated Subjects
ECTS 5040	Principles of Career and Technical Education	3
or ECTS 6040	Principles of Career and Technical Education
ECTS 5180	Field Work in Designated Subjects	3
or ECTS 6180	Field Work in Designated Subjects
ECTS 5190	Instructional Technology for Career and Technical Educators	3
or ECTS 6190	Instructional Technology for Career and Technical Educators
Total Units		15

Additional Requirements

Students must also complete:

1. The United States Constitution requirement (or successful completion of an examination administered through the College of Extended Learning) Current options:

   HIST 1460	History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present	3
   HIST 2000	United States History to 1877	3
   HIST 5400	Constitutional History of the United States	3
   PSCI 2030	Government of the United States	3
   PSCI 4100	American Constitutional Law	3
   PSCI 4110	The Bill of Rights	3

2. Fulfill the health education requirement; current option HSCI 5240.
3. Valid CPR card (Adult, child, Infant).
4. Two (2) years of teaching experience.

The Preliminary Credential is used on the basis of documented work experience and the Clear Credential issued after the applicant has completed the indicated course work, met the health education requirement, and taught a minimum of two years under the Preliminary Credential.

Applicants having questions about Designated Subjects Credentials, the Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies, or the Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Studies should contact the Program Coordinator of the specific program.