M.A. Career and Technical Education at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Prepares students for all aspects of the career and technical education system at secondary and postsecondary levels, designed for CTE educators, school staff, career specialists and workforce education professionals, and aligned with the needs of CTE school administrators in Florida.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours of core courses such as Trends and Issues in Career and Technical Education, Enhancing CTE Curriculum, Administration and Supervision of Local Programs, School Community Relations, Equity and Access in the New Economy and a practicum. A portfolio replaces the comprehensive exam; non-thesis.

Career pathways

Roles in middle and high schools, technical schools, community colleges and workforce education and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. Relevant experience in career and technical education or a closely related field; letter of application describing background, goals and reasons for pursuing the degree; current resume or vita.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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