Career and Technical Education
Welcome to the Career and Technical Education Program at CWU
Our CTE programs focus on equipping students with the skills necessary for impactful careers in education and related fields.
We offer a variety of programs that prepare you for CTE teaching careers specializing in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE), Business and Marketing Education (BME), as well as non-teaching pathways in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). Additionally, our offerings include minors in FCSE and FCS, along with a CTE Plan 2 certificate program designed for industry professionals seeking to transition into teaching roles. Our programs emphasize practical skills and knowledge that apply directly to the working world, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen careers.
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Career and Technical Education
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Additional information about the CTE program.
Business and Industry Route CTE Teacher Preparation Program
Earn your CTE teaching certificate via the Business & Industry Route Teacher Preparation Program at CWU!
FCSE Graduate and Endorsement Program
Learn more about the FCSE graduate program and endorsement in the CTE department.
Business and Marketing Education
BME teaching is designed for students who are seeking CTE teaching careers in BME at the secondary grade levels (7-12).
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
The FCSE teaching major is designed for students seeking teaching careers in FCSE at the secondary grade levels (7-12).
Family and Consumer Sciences
The B.A. in FCS comprises a general introduction to the broad areas of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Explore Our Degrees
Discover a range of programs designed to inspire creativity, build expertise, and prepare you for a successful career in Career and Technical Education.
Business and Marketing Education
Business and Marketing Education is a traditional secondary education teacher program that prepares candidates to teach secondary/high school business and marketing/career and technical education courses.
Areas of Study Include:
- Agriculture
- Business and Marketing
- STEM
- Human Services
- Health
Family and Consumer Sciences CTE Teaching
This bachelor of science teaching major satisfies the endorsement for family and consumer sciences teaching for career and technical education. It is a traditional secondary education teacher program that prepares candidates to teach secondary/high school business and marketing/career and technical education courses.
Areas of Study Include
- Family
- Child Development
- Nutrition
- Housing
- Fashion
- Finance
- Life Management