Career and Technical Education Administrator Certificate, Graduate
The Career & Technical Education with Administrator Certificate Graduate Certificate program provides the opportunity to earn an Initial CTE Administrator certificate.
- This program leads to CTE Administrator Certificate in the State of Washington.
- Must have 3 years’ experience as a certified CTE teacher, CTE administrator, CTE counselor, or CTE occupational information specialist, or CTE career guidance specialist for admission into program.
- This program does not lead to a Principal Certification.
- This is an online accelerated program with 6-week academic sessions. For more information about this program visit our website.
Candidates complete five prerequisite courses addressing all aspects of CTE leadership and a 200–hour internship. All courses must be completed prior to the internship. The internship begins each fall and runs for the entire school year.
Admission Requirements
- Three years of experience as a certified CTE teacher, CTE administrator, CTE counselor, or CTE occupational information specialist, or CTE career guidance specialist or hold a Residency, Continuing or Professional Administrator Certificate.
- Have earned a grade point average of ≥3.0 on a 4-point scale during the final 90 quarter credits (or 60 semester credits) of enrolled coursework.
| Area Specialization | ||
| CTED 570 | CTE BUDGET AND FINANCE | 4 |
| CTED 571 | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| CTED 572 | COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT | 4 |
| EDUC 551 | SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION | 4 |
| EDUC 565 | LEADERSHIP FOR TODAY'S SCHOOLS | 4 |
| Professional Internship and Portfolio | ||
| CTED 671 | ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO I | 2 |
| CTED 672 | ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO II | 2 |
| CTED 673 | ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO III | 2 |
| CTED 674 | ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO IV | 2 |
| CTED 675 | ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO V | 2 |
| CTED 676 | ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIP AND PORTFOLIO VI | 2 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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.