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California Teaching Credential in Career and Technical Education
and the
Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction
Begin a new career using the skills and knowledge you've gained through your work experience. UC Berkeley Extension offers two educational tracks that prepare you to teach adults and adolescents in a variety of vocational subjects ranging from computers to nursing, from carpentry to theater arts.
Your first option is the California Teaching Credential in Career and Technical Education—approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)—that lets you teach what you know in public schools and other learning environments. Note: When you have completed three courses, plus an elective, you are eligible for a UC Berkeley Extension certificate of completion. Please visit the Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction for more information.
Your second option is the Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction, which offers training and teaching skills.
Both options can be pursued full- or part-time basis, while you teach and/or work.
California Teaching Credential in Career and Technical Education
What You Can Teach With a California Teaching Credential in Career Technical Education (CTE)
California has streamlined all CTE subjects into the following 15 industry sectors:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Arts, Media, and Entertainment
- Building Trades and Construction
- Education, Child Development, and Family Services
- Energy and Utilities
- Engineering and Design
- Fashion and Interior Design
- Finance and Business
- Health Science and Medical Technology
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing and Product Development
- Marketing, Sales, and Service
- Public Service
- Transportation
Prerequisites for Registration
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). You must have at least five years of experience in each vocational subject. One year of work experience must be within three years of applying for your credential. Contact the Education department at (510) 642-1171 for more details.
Path to Obtaining a California Teaching Credential in Career and Technical Education
There are five parts to earning the Career and Technical Education Teaching credential: (1) the application for the preliminary credential, (2) credential coursework, (3) teaching experience, (4) health education, and (5) the application for the Clear Credential.
1. Contact the Education department, (510) 642-1171, for advice and the paperwork that is required to obtain your preliminary credential.
2. Begin your coursework at UC Berkeley Extension. The number of courses you must take depends on whether you want a part-time or full-time teaching credential. If you plan to earn a full-time credential, you also must satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement.
3. Using your preliminary credential, obtain a teaching position and successfully teach a minimum of four semesters. You have five years from the date you receive your preliminary credential to complete the teaching requirement.
4. Take a health education course from UC Berkeley Extension and get CPR training, which is available through many local government, educational, and public health outlets.
5. Contact the Education department to request a Clear Credential application.
How to Begin
To begin the California Teaching Credential Program in Career and Technical Education, contact the Education department at (510) 642-1171 and request a preliminary credential packet, then enroll in your first course.
Obtaining Your Clear Credential
When you have completed the requirements for the preliminary credential for Career and Technical Education, contact the Education department and request a Clear Credential packet. The Education department will need verification of your teaching experience, a supervisor's evaluation of your teaching skills, and proof of CPR training to process your clear credential.
Career and Technical Education Credential Courses at UC Berkeley Extension
Part-time Credential
To earn a part-time credential, which lets you teach up to 50 percent of full time, you must take these five courses:
Instructional Strategies for the Adult and Adolescent Learner (Level I)
X387.3 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Assessment and Evaluation in Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366.3A (1 semester unit in Education)
Curriculum Design in Vocational Education
X338A (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Perspectives on the Adult Learner (Level I)
X351.8A (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Full-time Credential
To earn a full-time credential, which lets you teach full time, you must take the five courses above, plus the following three courses:
Vocational Education Foundations (Level II)
X366.4 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education (Level II) X366.3B (1 semester unit in Education) (offered future term)
Teaching Vocational Students with Special Needs (Level II)
X366.5 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Health Education Course Requirement
Fostering Wellness X345.4 (1 semester unit in Education) (offered every term)
U.S. Constitution Course Requirement (required for the full-time credential only)
UC Berkeley Extension offers online course options to satisfy the U.S. Constitution requirement.
Introduction to American Politics
XB1 (4 semester units in Political Science)
Introduction to the History of the United States: From the Civil War to the Present
XB7B (4 semester units in History)
Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction
(EDP 202317)
A teaching credential is not required for many vocational education positions, but skilled, knowledgeable teachers are always in demand. UC Berkeley Extension's Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction prepares you for a career teaching in a variety of learning environments and improves your skills if you are already a professional teacher or trainer.
Who Will Benefit
- Teachers who are not required to have a state credential
- Training professionals in both the public and private sectors
- Human resource professionals involved in training
- Consultants and corporate trainers
- Those wishing to enter the field of teaching and to build their skills
- Trade professionals seeking to share their expertise
Value of a UC Berkeley Extension Professional Program
As the continuing education arm of UC Berkeley, one of the finest public research institutions in the United States, UC Berkeley Extension has an unmatched reputation for excellence. A UC Berkeley Extension professional sequence earns participants a respected notation certifying successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.
Required Courses
Instructional Strategies for the Adult and Adolescent Learner (Level I) X387.3 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Assessment and Evaluation in Adult and Vocational Education (Level I) X366 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Vocational Education Foundations (Level II)
X366.4 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
One approved elective is also required.
Electives
Critical Issues in Public Education: Class, Culture, Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
X344.2 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Integrating Technology into Adult and Vocational Education II
X366.3B (1 semester unit in Education) (offered future term)
Counseling, Guidance, and Professional Relationships in Adult Education
X366.6 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Perspectives on the Adult Learner
X351.8A (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Integrating Computer Technologies into the Curriculum
X359.5 (2 semester units in Education)
Inclusion of Students with Special Needs in Regular Education
X370.4 (2 semester units in Education)
Teaching Vocational Students with Special Needs
X366.5 (2 semester units in Education) (offered future term)
Cross-Cultural Communication
X339.4 (2 semester units in Education)
Training and Learning in Organizations
X499.1 (2 semester units in Business Administration) (offered future term)
Performance Analysis and Needs Assessment
X491 (1 semester unit in Business Administration) (offered future term)
Note: If you are in the Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential program, you will automatically complete the requirements for this professional program. However, you must register for this program separately with UC Berkeley Extension for the designation to appear on your Extension transcript.
How to Begin
To begin the Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction, simply enroll in your first class. To begin the Career and Technical Teaching Credential program, contact the Education department at (510) 642-1171 and request a preliminary credential packet, then enroll in your first course.
How to Register for the Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction
We recommend that you register before you begin your third course. To register online, submit the Program Registration Form, or print out and complete the Program Registration Form at www.unex.berkeley.edu/cert/cert.pdf. Mail or fax it as it indicates and include the nonrefundable registration fee.
Requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the program in a timely fashion.
Completing the Professional Program in Vocational Education and Instruction
When you have completed your coursework, call or e-mail our office to let us know. After verifying successful completion of all program requirements, we will award your certificate of completion. If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility, call (510) 642-1171.
For More Information
For additional information about the UC Berkeley Extension Education programs, please call (510) 642-1171 or e-mail askeducation@unex.berkeley.edu.
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