Online M.S. in Education: Career & Technical Education
Meet the Rising Demand for CTE Educators in the Classroom and Beyond
Online program
Transfer up to 12 graduate credits
Program includes electives
Learn from seasoned faculty
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- Duration As few as 12 months
- Cost per Credit $574
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- Expanded career options in high-need field
- Receive one-on-one coaching from your faculty and advisors
- Discounted tuition* on select concentration courses
- No GRE required for admission
*Save on tuition on select Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. Courses with a CTE prefix may qualify for a reduced rate, beginning at $200/credit, potentially lowering the tuition to as little as $14,729.
Prepare Students for Fulfilling Careers Across Diverse Fields
This online Master of Science in Education in Career & Technical Education degree program will prepare you with proven pedagogical practices to effectively teach diverse topics from automotive repair and engineering to culinary arts and graphic design. In addition, you will build highly valued skills in research, literacy, applied mathematics and culturally responsive curriculum, instruction and assessment. Complete your career and technical education master’s in as few as 12 months with 100% online coursework.
Promote Both Practical and Interest-Based Education
- Help students find their passion and develop lifelong skills
- Designed for K-12 CTE educators and those working in education-related fields
- Balanced curriculum focused on both theoretical and applied knowledge and skills
Curriculum: Career & Technical Education
Online courses
Finish in 12 – 36 months
36 quarter credit hours
This MS in Education online program is designed to prepare new CTE teachers, while also helping current CTE teachers fulfill their individualized Professional Development Plan requirements. Concentration courses span diverse topics, including CTE literacy, classroom management, culturally responsive pedagogy and practices, CTE-relevant applied mathematics and curricular theory, planning and assessment. You will also learn about the professional roles and responsibilities of educators, as well as state and federal funding and programs that support CTE in Oregon.
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This course is designed to support teachers who are pursuing Career and Technical Education (CTE) licensure in Oregon and are either new to the teaching profession or existing teachers adding an endorsement to teach in a career and technical education program of study. Through course readings, videos and reflective projects, students will receive a practical introduction to the professional roles and responsibilities of educators as well as an overview of the state and federal funding and program characteristics that support CTE in Oregon.
This course is designed to focus on curricular theory and planning through units and daily lessons that are tied to current industry standards in your area of Career and Technical Education (CTE). This course will focus on identification of instructional goals, activities to achieve goals through student learning, and appropriate measurement and how to determine if a student has met instructional goals and industry skills through assessment. Instructional models most relevant to CTE are combined with standards based curricular design using content specific CTE standards.
This course is designed to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in developing a practical and effective approach to classroom management. Through course readings, videos and reflective projects, participants will establish a positive classroom setting that maximizes time on learning and is inclusive to school and classroom culture.
This course explores principles of human development in adolescence including physical, intellectual, personality, social development, and motivation theory in relationship to classroom learning in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Course includes explanations of how learners acquire understanding and how teachers may enhance the process.
This course is designed for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers to increase their knowledge and competence in the area of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices. This course will focus on developing practices in classrooms that will encourage success for all students, encouraging teachers to take into account the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of their students and fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments.
This course is designed for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Educators to increase their knowledge of literacy and its place in the classroom. This content area literacy course will focus on concepts and strategies for reading and writing across the curriculum as well as incorporating speaking, listening, and viewing. It will include a particular emphasis on CTE and literacy integration.
This course focuses on the applied mathematics used in career and technical education (CTE) contexts. Students will put theory into practice by investigating the mathematics used in various CTE settings, along with considering best practices in mathematics instruction in CTE settings based on mathematics education research.
What Roles Does the Career and Technical Education Concentration Prepare Me For?
While there is an overall shortage of teachers, the need is even greater for those qualified to teach career and technical education. School administrators are seeking skilled and qualified CTE professionals. Many educators find it very rewarding to work in this high-demand field, teaching such varied subjects as business, culinary arts, automotive and graphic design. As a CTE educator, you have the ability to transform students’ lives. Access to CTE courses that are aligned with students’ personal interests encourages them to stay in school and graduate, prepared with practical, job-ready skills that are valued by employers.
Secondary Career/Technical Education $76,530 Mean annual salary (Oregon)1
Postsecondary Career/Technical Education $87,830 Mean annual salary (Oregon)1
Customize Your Area of Study
Tailor your education by selecting one or more of the following concentrations, helping you achieve your personalized career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A CTE (Career and Technical Education) teacher prepares students for careers in specific industries through hands-on instruction in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, business, information technology, construction, and culinary arts. CTE teachers typically combine industry experience with teaching credentials. They work in middle schools, high schools, technical centers, community colleges, and workforce training programs, often integrating academic content with applied industry skills and credentialing pathways.
A master’s in career and technical education is a graduate degree that prepares educators to lead CTE programs, design curriculum aligned with industry credentials, and advance into department leadership, instructional coaching, or administrative roles. EOU’s online MSEd concentration in CTE is designed for current and aspiring CTE teachers, industry professionals transitioning to teaching, and workforce development professionals supporting career-readiness initiatives.
In many states, yes. CTE certification pathways often allow industry professionals with documented work experience to enter teaching through alternative routes, recognizing that real-world expertise is essential to authentic CTE instruction. State requirements vary, with most requiring a combination of industry experience, content-area knowledge, and pedagogy coursework. A master’s in CTE strengthens this pathway and supports long-term career advancement in CTE leadership roles.
Yes, for most educators and industry professionals entering the field. CTE certification opens access to teaching roles in high schools, technical centers, and community colleges, and is required in most states for classroom CTE instruction. CTE programs are growing nationally as workforce development and career-readiness initiatives expand. Combining CTE certification with a master’s degree positions educators for leadership roles, higher pay bands, and program coordination positions.
Graduates advance into CTE teaching, CTE department leadership, instructional coaching, curriculum specialist roles, workforce development positions, community college instruction, technical center administration, and state-level CTE program coordination. The degree also supports career changers from industry into teaching and supports current CTE teachers seeking advancement, higher pay bands, and program leadership opportunities.
EOU’s online MSEd in CTE is designed for working professionals and can typically be completed in approximately two years of part-time study. Timeline depends on course load per term and any transferred credits. The fully online format allows current CTE teachers, industry professionals, and workforce development staff to earn the degree without leaving their current roles or relocating to Oregon.
Sources and Disclaimer
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “May 2023 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (Oregon). Retrieved September 16, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_or.htm.