Occupational and Technology Education

The Department of Occupational and Technology Education offers B.S. degrees and Masters degree programs for careers in industry settings and in educational institutions. Departmental programs prepare people for career opportunities in industry with career titles such as: training professionals;staff development coordinators; aging services professionals; training consultants; environmental and occupational health and safety professionals; and health occupations professionals. Departmental programs prepare people for career opportunities in educational institutions with career titles such as: public, private, and technology center school educators at the secondary and post-secondary levels. That includes certified teachers and administrators in Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Information and Technology Education, Marketing Education, Trade and Industrial Education and Allied Health. Students seeking degrees and careers in both industry and education have moved on to receive competitive salaries and many honors in their chosen fields.

Mission Statement
The Occupational and Technology Education department exists to provide quality undergraduate and graduate programs that enable individuals to develop competencies necessary for success as a professional in industry or the disciplines of Career-Tech Education.