B.S. in Workplace Training and Leadership - Career and Technical Teacher Education Option (WTL-CTE)
The Workplace Training and Leadership with a Career and Technical Teacher Education (WTL-CTE) option prepares persons for instructional responsibilities in career and technical education. The program includes content applicable to State of Idaho standards for Career and Technical educators. It emphasizes teaching career and technical subject areas in secondary and post-secondary institutions.
The degree is comprised of WTL-CTE Program Core courses, WTL-CTE Recommend Elective courses, General Education courses, and Free Electives. The WTL-CTE Elective courses will be tailored to the individual’s degree plan to complement the student’s career choice and should be chosen in consultation with the WTL-CTE advisor. WTL-CTE Electives may include: Technical Specialization courses (from AAS, AS, certification, apprenticeship, ACE, or similar accredited occupational program), competency-based experience courses (CBE), and upper and some lower division courses (OLP and non-OLP coursework) complementary to the student’s career path. Other courses than those listed for WTL-CTE Recommended Electives will be considered in consultation with a WTL-CTE faculty member.
General Education
The listing below includes program requirements that also fulfill General Education requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Objective 1 | 6 | |
| Objective 2 | 3 | |
| Objective 3 | 3 | |
| Objective 4 | 6 | |
| Objective 5 | 7 | |
| Objective 6 | 6 | |
| Students must fulfill Objective 7 or Objective 8 | 3 | |
Objective 7 | ||
Objective 8 | ||
| Objective 9 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WTL-CTE Option Required Core Courses: | ||
| OLP 3331 | Theories and Models of Leadership | 3 |
| CTE 4401 | Foundations of Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 4402 | Analysis and Course Construction | 3 |
| CTE 4403 | Methods of Teaching in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 4404 | Evaluation in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| OLP 4410 | Principles of Change | 3 |
| OLP 4431 | Workplace Leadership | 3 |
| CTE 4444 | Career Guidance in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| OLP 4450 | Principles of Adult Education | 3 |
| CTE 4464 | Career and Technical Education Instructional Facilities Management | 3 |
| CTE 4467 | Practicum: Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WTL-CTE Option Recommended Electives: | 24 | |
Students are to consult with their faculty advisors to choose 24 credits of courses that will complement their intended career. | ||
Other courses than those listed below will be considered in consultation with a WTL-CTE faculty member. | ||
CBE Eligible students may choose: | ||
| Competency-Based Equivalency I (12 credits) | ||
| Competency-Based Equivalency II (12 credits) | ||
All students may choose: | ||
| Groups and Communication | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| Individual and Organizational Behavior | ||
| Learning Fundamentals | ||
| Grantwriting | ||
| Instructional Technology in Human Resource Development | ||
| Professional Readings and Writing in Human Resource Development | ||
| Consulting Skills in Human Resource Development | ||
| Supervision and Organization of Career and Technical Student Organizations | ||
| Reframing Organizations | ||
| Employee Engagement and Motivation | ||
| Facilitating Adult Learning | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Learning and Behavior | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free Elective Courses | 26 | |
| The remaining 26 credits will be the students choice. | ||
Degree Totals
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WTL-CTE Option Minimum Requirements: | ||
| General Education | 37 | |
| WTL-CTE Program Core | 33 | |
| WTL Recommended Electives | 24 | |
| Free Electives - Can include Technical Specialization courses | 26 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |