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Career and Technical Education Administrator

Graduate Certificate

Program overview

The Technical Teacher Education (TTED) program at Pittsburg State University (PSU) strives to provide quality opportunities in the development and growth of competent Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. The coursework is specifically geared toward assisting CTE teachers in acquiring their professional education skills and credentials.

Certificate outline

The CTE Administrator graduate certificate is an 18-credit hour credential focusing on enhancing professional growth in career and technical education. Individuals serving or aspiring to serve in CTE coordinator, director, or administrative roles benefit from these courses. The certificate is made up of the following six courses: 

  • TTED 708 Laboratory and Tool Safety in Occupational Education, 3
  • TTED 801 Organization and Administration of CTE, 3
  • TTED 802 Adaptive Leadership, 3
  • TTED 707 CTE Student Organizations, 3
  • TTED 719 Planning Facilities for CTE, 3
  • TTED 894 Fundamental Principles of CTE, 3

100% Online

Coursework in the TTED program is designed for working professionals unable to attend face-to-face classes. Content is delivered 100% online in both synchronous and asynchronous format. Synchronous courses meet 1-4 times in a semester on either a Tuesday or Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm (Central Time Zone). All courses are facilitated in the Pittsburg State University learning management system, Canvas.