The Department of Career and Technical Educator Preparation, a division of the School of Education, provides online teacher education programs to prepare individuals to teach their occupational specialty in schools, colleges, industry and other settings where career and technical education is delivered. Common settings include comprehensive high schools, BOCES career centers, correctional facilities, community colleges, and industry training centers.
Students choose Oswego's department of Career and Technical Educator Preparation if they have prior college education (30 semester hours or more) or extensive experience in their career field. Those wishing to teach Business and Marketing (all grades) or Family and Consumer Science (all grades) may enter the program without experience or prior college education as freshman at the Oswego main campus.
Our Programs
Undergraduate Program
The Bachelors of Science degree offered through the CTE department is designed for students with prior education and/or work experience, who wish to gain initial certification to teach their content specific area in New York State.
Graduate Program
The Master of Science in Education degree offered through the CTE department is designed for students who wish to gain initial and professional certification to teach their subject area in New York State.
Additional CTE Programs
The CTE department offers programs for practicing teachers to gain additional skills to advance their career and become more marketable.
Important Dates
- Graduate Competency Exam Registration due October 30, 2021, Exam Date November 6, 2021
- Registration Dates: Fall Semester- April 26- June 30, 2021, Late registration July 1- August 20, 2021
- Occupational Competency Examination Registration due: October 16, 2021, Exam Date October 23, 2021
- Student Teaching Applications and Practica Log due: Spring Semester- September 12, 2021, Fall Semester- February 14, 2021
Contact
To talk with a faculty member regarding our programs please schedule a phone appointment. It is your responsibility to initiate the call at the time of appointment.