We offer this degree as part of Northern Arizona University's Online and Innovative Initiatives' program. All CTE requirements are offered in the online format.
This degree is designed for those who have occupational work experience or have completed occupational courses at a community college and are seeking a Bachelor degree. Students typically transfer a block of relevant, qualified courses from two-year colleges and/or combine with occupational experience credit.
Many students who pursue this degree are already CTE certified in the State of Arizona. Such students pursue this degree to meet the "highly qualified" standard or for salary advancement. This degree is also a good fit for those with career goals outside of public schools - in business, industry, trade schools, or training settings
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | 2.5 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Required |
| Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Bachelor of Education, Career and Technical Education program, is to integrate occupation specific knowledge and skills with current career and technical education theory and practice to create professionals who can train others in those occupations. The program is geared to promote professionalism and continual growth and development by combining professional and workplace knowledge with the fundamentals of career and technical education. CTE graduates will have the knowledge and ability to (a) assume a role for career and technical education within society, (b) plan, develop, deliver, and assess instruction in an occupationally specific area, and (c) integrate current technological and safety practices into the instructional environment of the classroom or workplace.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to:
If you have earned an AGEC Certification from a regionally accredited community college in Arizona, then you have satisfied the Northern Arizona University Liberal Studies requirement and the Northern Arizona University diversity requirement for this degree. Students who have not earned an AGEC must complete all Liberal Studies requirements and diversity requirements before graduation.
Northern Arizona University accepts a maximum of 90 units from your associate degree program, and you then take 30 upper-division units at Northern Arizona University.
Take the following 85 units:
CTE Core Requirements
Complete the following 34 units with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Career and Technical Education State Teaching Certification
You may become career and technical education certified in Arizona by providing documentation of previous occupational experience to the teacher-certification unit at the Arizona Department of Education. See your advisor for more information.
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan. Accelerated Programs provide the opportunity for outstanding undergraduates working on their bachelor’s degree to simultaneously begin work on a master’s degree. Departments may allow students to complete both degrees in an accelerated manner by approving up to 12 units applicable toward both degrees. Students must apply to the accelerated program and the master’s program by the application deadline, and meet all requirements as listed on the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs to be considered for admission. Admission to programs is competitive and qualified applicants may be denied because of limits on the number of students admitted each year. Be sure to speak with your advisor regarding your interest in Accelerated Programs.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.