Option areas:
Enhance your teaching capabilities in a field that matches your interests.
Option
Freshen your expertise and get ready to teach the fundamentals of business to students
in grades 9-12.
Option
Focus on teaching a broad scope of individual and family wellness topics to students
in grades K-12.
What is career and technical education?
It's a path that prepares students for specific technical and vocational fields, like culinary arts, business and more.
You'll equip students with interdisciplinary skills to help them become well-rounded professionals.
Why major in career and technical education at Missouri State?
- Become well-versed in many subjects - Broaden your knowledge in education. Get ready to prepare students for a range of vocational and technical disciplines.
- Your career awaits you - Ensure your position in education. One out of eight teachers in Missouri graduates from Missouri State University.
- Interact as a student teacher - Get hands-on experience as an educator-in-training. Connect with peers and professionals in career and technical organizations at the local and state levels.
- Be qualified to teach - Earn your teaching certification. Prepare to shape the minds of the next generation.
Degree options
Want to major in career and technical education? Review the program requirements for the exact courses you need to take.
Use a four-year plan as the guide for your overall schedule.
Careers and outcomes
Spark your students' interests in a trade or vocation and lead them to succeed their
chosen profession.
Helping you succeed
Scholarships and financial aid
Find support for your education
Student opportunities and services
Get involved on and off campus
Faculty and staff
Meet your department
Alumni and friends