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Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential Information
Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential Information
What is Career Technical Education?
What is Career Technical Education?
Career Technical Education (CTE) is one of the fastest-growing areas of education. Sometimes known as Vocational Education, these courses prepare students, from middle school to adult, for specific trades in 15 industry sectors. Teachers pursuing a CTE credential come directly from those industry areas. They teach students the academic and technical content that provides them with the knowledge and skills to enter an occupation, or continue on to college.
In California, to teach Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway courses in grades 6-12, educators must obtain a Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential. This credential is issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and authorizes the holder to teach in specific industry sectors based on their prior work experience.
CTE Industry Sectors (Bold sectors indicate those offered at SD Unified School District)
CTE Industry Sectors (Bold sectors indicate those offered at SD Unified School District)
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Building Trades and Construction
Education, Child Development, Family Services
Energy and Utilities
Engineering and Architecture
Fashion and Interior Design
Finance and Business
Health Science and Medical Technology
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Information and Communication Technologies
Manufacturing and Product Development
Marketing, Sales, and Service
Public Services
Transportation
All Designated Subjects Coursework is offered through the San Diego County Office of Education
All Designated Subjects Coursework is offered through the San Diego County Office of Education
Required Coursework for Most Preliminary Credential Candidates
Required Coursework for Most Preliminary Credential Candidates
Early Program Orientation
Foundations
Emphasis
Coursework that may also be required, if not previously completed:
CPR for Infant, Child, and Adults (check with local Community Colleges or Red Cross for offerings in your area)
Health Education (SDCOE offers this course in conjunction with University of Massachusetts Global)
U.S. Constitution (SDCOE offers this course in conjunction with University of Massachusetts Global)
Required Coursework for Preliminary Credential Candidates who Already Hold Clear California Credentials
Required Coursework for Preliminary Credential Candidates who Already Hold Clear California Credentials
Core
SDCOE CTE Coursework Information:
https://www.sdcoe.net/educators/educator-preparation/designated-subjects/~board/designated-subjects-credentials/post/program-information
Steps to Obtaining a Designated Subjects Credential
Steps to Obtaining a Designated Subjects Credential
Prior to starting: Obtain employment in credential area
NOTE: This means you have already worked with the SDUSD CCTE Office and identified a site administrator approved CTE teaching position.
Year 1: First Half
Apply for Preliminary Credential (district assigns a mentor)
Register for Designated Subjects Program
Begin teaching
Complete Early Program Orientation (EPO) course OR Core only if you already have a clear CA credential
Year 1: Second Half
Complete Foundations course
Mentor observes candidate; candidate observes mentor
Year 2
Complete Emphasis course
Candidate observes mentor; mentor observes candidate
Sometime during Year 1 or 2:
Complete U.S. Constitution
Complete Health
Finish program and apply for Clear Credential
Coursework begins after formal recommend or transfer is received, verified, and the candidate is accepted into the program.
Special Subjects coursework falls under the CTE path. You will be participating in CTE coursework, relevant to your special subjects setting.
The registration link for the first course is emailed to the candidate once they are recommended for a preliminary credential. As each course is successfully completed, a certificate of completion is emailed to the candidate along with the registration link for the next required course. Course registration will close at 4 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the course start date.
Candidate may request to withdraw from a course within 48 hours of the course start date / time. Request to withdraw must be received by SDCOE DS within this timeframe.
Should a candidate enroll and not successfully complete a course, they will not receive a certificate of completion or the registration link to the next course. He or she will be notified by the SDCOE DS program of his or her non-completion status and required to register and pay for future course sessions, until he or she successfully completes the course.
Access and complete all application materials within the: Checklist CTE Preliminary Credential
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