Career and Technical Education Certificate

Career and Technical Education Teacher Preparation Certificate

This CTE certificate program is intended for business or industry professionals who are interested in obtaining a career and technical teaching certificate, or current teachers wanting to add a CTE certificate. The program will provide the tools necessary for success in the classroom.

During the program, participants will complete two 60-hour mentored teaching experiences or practicums. The program is offered through the department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Program Requirements

1. Complete all required courses with a C or higher.
2. Complete two 60-hour teaching practicums.
3. Document 6,000 hours occupational experience in the CTE specialty area you wish to teach (documentation verified by OSPI).
4. Fingerprint clearance from both the Washington State Patrol and the FBI must be on file at the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
5. Completion of all three sections in the Washington Educator Skills Test - Basic (WEST-B). Test scores must be submitted prior to completing the program in order to receive CWU’s recommendation for career and technical education teacher certification.
6. Earning a C or higher in all courses grants the individual the competencies in general and specific safety requirement.

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/career-technical-education/plan2.php  or by contacting the department directly at cte@cwu.edu or 509-963-2304.