Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education

Affordable, Quality Degree The consumer advocacy group GetEducated.com ranked this degree the nation's 11th "Best Buy" among U.S. online master's in education degrees for its high quality and affordability.

Our master of arts program in career and technical education (CTE) can help you become an effective educator and professional leader on the high school and community college level, or within your industry. It can also prepare you for doctoral studies.

Our all-online program is applicable to teaching professionals from a wide variety of career and technical education fields. Most students in this program are teachers at high schools, career and technical centers, and postsecondary institutions, or they work in industry as industrial trainers. They often teach in "trade and industry" areas such as auto body repair, drafting, heating ventilating and air conditioning, carpentry, welding, plumbing, culinary arts, and many more areas.

The program is intended for those who have earned a bachelor's degree and now wish to deepen their understanding of curriculum content, instructional practices, and research in career and technical education.

Our 30-hour master's degree offers you the flexibility and convenience of 100 percent online education. Plus, the quality of learning is enhanced by small classes led by innovators in online education from our Department of Technology. We include a master's thesis option to provide you with rigorous preparation if you are planning on doctoral studies.

We are accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. While the degree does not include teacher licensure, it may still help you meet your particular licensing needs within your state. Please consult your state/provincial teacher licensing office as needed.

If you are interested in this degree, you might also be interested in learning about our master of arts in technology education. The degrees are similar but offer different benefits depending on your career and educational needs.

Mode of Delivery
This program is offered completely online.

Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Samuel Cotton
Department of Technology

Academic Advisor
Edward Lazaros
Department of Technology

Learn more about admission requirements and the curriculum for the program.