Career and Technical Education
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Mathematics in Society | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Lab Science | ||
| Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category | 8 | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC) | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Additional Sciences (ND:SCI) | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology Solutions for Society | ||
| Wellness | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Stress Management | ||
| Computer Science and Literacy | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems 1 | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology 1 | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Literacies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Women and Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Art and Music | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular/Rock Music | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Survey of Geography | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Planetarium Science | ||
| Theatre Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Technical Specialty | ||
| Students who have successfully completed a ND Department of Career and Technical Education approved post-secondary program in their area of technical specialty from area Career and Technical (CTE) institutions, or possess an associate of applied science degree or its equivalent, are eligible for technical specialty credits. Students who meet work experience requirements, but have not completed an approved Trade, Technical, and Health Education program, may apply for Technical Specialty Life Experience credits through the Prior Learning Assessment Program. | 36-45 | |
| CTE 431 | History, Philosophy and Practices of Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 432 | Work Based Learning | 3 |
| CTE 434 | Leadership in Career and Technical Student Organizations | 3 |
| CTE 437 | Student Performance Evaluation in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 438 | Developing and Managing Competency-Based Instructional Materials | 3 |
| CTE 490 | Methods for Teaching Career & Technical Education Subjects | 3 |
| EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| TECH 356 | Safety and Management in Technology Education | 3 |
| Choose 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Career and Technology Education Teaching Experience 1, 2 | ||
or EDUC 492 | Clinical Practice | |
| Educating Exceptional Students | ||
| Educational Technology | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Behavior Modification | ||
| Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities | ||
| Engineering the Future Using Computational Thinking | ||
| Innovations in Energy and Power Technologies | ||
| Total Credits | 72-81 | |
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If you are intending on licensing in a state other than North Dakota and need a student teaching/mentor-based experience, take CTE 492. You may sign up for a range of credits from 1-12 credits depending on your home state requirements regarding student teaching experience.
- 2
If you are intending on licensing in North Dakota and need a student teaching/mentor-based experience, you must take EDUC 492 (Fall and Spring) within your first two years of school employment.
Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 72-81 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
Learning Outcomes
- Methodology – Students will develop knowledge necessary for program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment of student learning.
- Content – Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competence in technological literacy
- Application – Students will demonstrate competency in technology education content and apply this knowledge in real world experiences.