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Career & Technical Education Teacher Preparation Program

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certification Program

Combining your career, industry, or teaching knowledge with a CTE certificate opens doors to teaching CTE programs in middle and high schools, as well as skill centers.

CTE Certification at Central Washington University


CWU offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching courses for current teachers and business and industry professionals. Central’s CTE Teacher Preparation program is uniquely designed for busy, working professionals.
During the academic year, classes meet one Saturday a month and are offered in locations across the state. For those looking for a shorter and more intensive experience, some courses are also offered during the summer in locations throughout Washington.
Course requirements can be satisfied in as little as five weeks for residency teachers, and one to two years for industry professionals.

  Program Benefits

  • Classes meet one Saturday a month
  • Intensive hybrid option offered in summer for certificated teachers
  • Program locations: Ellensburg, Kennewick, Des Moines, and Stanwood
  • Approved by the Washington Professional Education Standards Board

 

 

 

 

 

Apply to the CTE program at CWU!

Program Information

Office of Career & Technical Education

400 E. University Way MS 7566
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7566
Phone: 509-963-2304
 

Faculty and Staff Contact Information

 

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