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Career and Technical Education Administrator Certificate, Graduate

Career and Technical Education Administrator Graduate Certificate- This graduate level program provides the opportunity to earn an Initial CTE Administrator certificate. This will not result in a master degree.

This program requires a 200-hour, year long internship. This is an online accelerated program with 6-week academic sessions. For more information about this program visit our website. For information about internships for this program, visit our internship website

Admission Requirements

1. Hold a Residency, Continuing or Professional Administrator Certificate

OR

Three years of experience as a certified CTE teacher, CTE administrator, CTE counselor, or CTE occupational information specialist, or CTE career guidance specialist.

2. Complete a state authorized CTE administrator training or complete a state approved college program for CTE administration.

Area Specialization
CTED 570CTE BUDGET AND FINANCE4
CTED 571RESOURCE MANAGEMENT4
CTED 572COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT4
EDUC 551SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION4
EDUC 565LEADERSHIP FOR TODAY'S SCHOOLS4
Professional Internship and Portfolio
CTED 671ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO I2
CTED 672ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO II2
CTED 673ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO III2
CTED 674ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO IV2
CTED 675ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO V2
CTED 676ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO VI2
Total Credits32
Students who earn a Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education Administrator from EWU should be able to:
  • demonstrate the competency-based knowledge and skills required for effectively working in leadership roles in P-12 educational settings in compliance with NELP and Washington State Standards as well as program requirements;
  • support all facets of CTE programming at an organizational level;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the current theory, research, and strategies needed to effectively lead schools in P-12 educational settings;
  • understand and prepare for the educational, social, political, economic, and cultural context within which school leader's work;
  • apply supervisory and instructional strategies in CTE program areas;
  • know the legal requirements, expectations, and authority of a CTE program leader;
  • respond to students, staff, families, industry partners, and community members in a positive and inclusive manner.