Master of Science - Career and Technology Education - CTE Industry Training Option

Career and technology education (CTE) offers tremendous value in providing our workforce - current and future - with practical knowledge and skills. Take your career to the next level when you complete a master’s in CTE degree at the University of Central Missouri. Whether you seek administrative training or want to further your education and enhance your value to employers, UCM offers a Master of Science in Career and Technology Education degree with the flexibility to meet your goals. A CTE master’s degree designed for you The master’s in CTE degree program at UCM helps you fulfill any of the following goals related to CTE careers: Become a CTE teacher or improve your teaching abilities Achieve CTE administration certification to lead your CTE program or career center Become an industry trainer and earn professional certifications

To be accepted to this program, students must have no fewer than 15 approved undergraduate or graduate hours in the major field of study, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both. Students must also have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in the undergraduate major or a 3.00 grade point average during the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate study. Applicants who do not meet any of the preceding criteria must achieve a 3.50 graduate grade point average during their first 12 semester hours of graduate study which must include required degree courses. In addition, applicants must submit two professional letters of recommendation and a personal letter of intent describing how this degree will assist them in meeting their career goals Graduation requirements include completing one of the following four options: (1) a Thesis (2) two research papers consistent with university requirements; (3) a comprehensive examination; or (4) successfully complete the Missouri Assessment Center Examination for their content area.