Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for CEU 4031 Summer 2025


Course Number:
CEU 4031
Course Title:
Introduction to CTE
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces Career Technical Education (CTE). Provides an overview of the historical and legislative development of CTE in the United States. Explores CTE programs in Oregon, teacher certification/licensure, student organizations, program advocacy, and curricular planning. Discusses role of CTE programs and their relation to special populations as well as to academic standards. Examines current trends, topics, and challenges in CTE education.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

Define Career Technical Education (CTE).
Define common terminology and acronyms associated with CTE and the national CTE cluster areas.
Describe CTE programs of study, teacher preparation/licensure, Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), program advocacy, and inclusion of underrepresented populations.
Summarize historical and legislative developments of CTE in the United States.
Describe the evolution of CTE – past, present and future.
Analyze current trends, issues, and challenges in CTE education.
Describe how community stakeholders and program advisory committees can strengthen CTE programs.
Describe the 12 Elements of High Quality Programs of Study and their impact on programs of study.