Secondary Career–Technical Education Option
Selected Educational Outcomes
- Students in initial teacher education programs know the content that they plan to teach and can explain important principles and concepts delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards.
- Students in initial teacher education programs understand the relationship of content and content specific pedagogy and have a broad knowledge of instructional strategies that draws upon content and pedagogical knowledge and skills delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards to help all students learn.
- Students in initial teacher education programs are able to analyze educational research findings and incorporate new information into their practice.
- Students in initial teacher education programs assess and analyze student learning, make appropriate adjustments to instruction, monitor student learning, and have a positive effect on learning for all students.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- Majors in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate content knowledge through passing the state-required content assessment.
- Majors in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and knowledge of evidence-based strategies through development of lesson plans identifying use of research-validated procedures and effective content pedagogy.
- Majors in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate skills in assessment, instructional strategies, use of technology, and monitoring and modifying instruction during observed teaching episodes evaluated by a university supervisor and P-12 mentor teacher.
- Majors in initial teacher education programs will demonstrate their ability to positively impact P-12 learning through an “Effects on Student Learning” rating scale completed by the intern teacher and the mentor teacher.
Requirements for the B.S.Ed. Degree with a Major in Workforce Education and Development (Secondary Career-Technical Education Option)
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Area F Requirements | ||
| EDUC 2110 | Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| ACED 2900 | Basic Theory in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 2950 | Basic Skills in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 2960 | Intermediate Skills in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| All courses in Area F must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. | ||
| College of Education and Human Services Health and Physical Education Requirements - required in Secondary Option | 6 | |
| KSPE 2000 & KSPE 2150 | Health and Wellness for Life and First Aid - CPR | 4 |
| Two KSPE Fitness/Activity Courses | 2 | |
| Major Course Requirements | 60 | |
| PSYC 3130 | Educational Psychology for Teachers of Adults | 3 |
| ACED 2400 | Computer Technology for the Workplace | 3 |
| ACED 4410 | New Teacher Institute | 3 |
| ACED 4430 | Advanced New Teacher Institute | 3 |
| ACED 3600 | History and Philosophy of Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4710 | Classroom and Laboratory Management | 3 |
| ACED 4670 | Techniques of Student Evaluation in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4810 | Contemporary Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
| ACED 3650 | Ethics and Liability in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| SPEC 3000 | Serving Students with Diverse Needs | 3 |
| ACED 4560 | Safety and Health in the Career Education Classroom | 3 |
| ACED 3850 | Principles of Adult Education | 3 |
| ACED 3500 | Beginning Adult and Career Teacher Competency Development | 3 |
| ACED 3510 | Advanced Theory in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 3520 | Advanced Skills in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4780 | Internship in Teaching Career Education | 12 |
| Guided Electives | 3 | |
| Total hours required for the degree | 126 | |
Workforce Training and Development Option
Selected Educational Outcomes
- Program majors will demonstrate an acceptable level of content knowledge.
- Program majors will demonstrate an acceptable level of teaching competency in their major areas by planning, delivering, and assessing appropriate instruction for adult learners.
- Program majors will demonstrate the ability to develop appropriate curriculum/training programs as needed in the work environment.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- Program majors are required to meet minimum documented work experience requirements.
- Program majors will be assessed on their ability to plan, deliver, and assess instruction as part of the course requirements for ACED 4690 (Methods of Instruction in Technical, Trade, and Industrial Education) for the adult learner.
- Program majors will be assessed on their ability to develop appropriate curriculum and training programs for the work environment as part of the course requirements for ACED 3860 (Program Development in Adult and Continuing Education).
Requirements for the B.S.Ed. Degree with a Major in Workforce Education and Development (Workforce Training and Development Option)
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Area F Requirements | ||
| ACED 2050 & ACED 2400 | Communications for the Workplace and Computer Technology for the Workplace | 6 |
| ACED 2900 | Basic Theory in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 2950 | Basic Skills in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 2960 | Intermediate Skills in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| Elective from Areas A-E | 3 | |
| All courses in Area F must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. | ||
| Major Course Requirements | 60 | |
| ACED 4820 | Project Management for Technical Professionals | 3 |
| ACED 4690 | Methods of Instruction in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4510 | Curriculum Development in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 3600 | History and Philosophy of Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4670 | Techniques of Student Evaluation in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4680 | Instructional Materials Development in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4810 | Contemporary Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
| ACED 3650 | Ethics and Liability in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4560 | Safety and Health in the Career Education Classroom | 3 |
| ACED 3850 | Principles of Adult Education | 3 |
| ACED 3860 | Program Development in Adult and Continuing Education | 3 |
| ACED 3500 | Beginning Adult and Career Teacher Competency Development | 3 |
| ACED 3510 | Advanced Theory in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 3520 | Advanced Skills in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4300 | Practicum in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4310 | Practicum in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4320 | Practicum in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| ACED 4600 | Directed Study in Adult and Career Education | 3 |
| Guided Electives | 6 | |
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
