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Career and Technical Education - MEd


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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

Website: https://caas.usu.edu/aste/

This 100% online, non-thesis degree program provides students with the flexibility to pursue a master’s degree in career and technical education for careers in formal (secondary and post-secondary) and nonformal (outreach/extension) settings. Students may begin the CTE-MEd program in any semester (fall, spring or summer), and take 1-3 courses (3-9 credits hours) each semester. Most students design a schedule to finish in five semesters, taking 2 classes for four semesters and 3 classes for one semester (usually in the summer) to complete 11 courses or 33 credits.

Admission Requirements:

All students must be admitted into USU’s School of Graduate Studies. Review program admission procedures and requirements on the department webpage .

Secondary educators (practicing teachers) can expect to increase your effectiveness in the classroom, increase your earnings, and gain the credentials to explore new career opportunities in CTE leadership or in industry management. This degree program does not lead to licensure. If you are seeking licensure from USU, meet with an advisor to determine the coursework required to earn a second bachelor’s degree and licensure. 

Nonformal educators, working with youth and adults in outreach and industry settings, can expect to increase skills in digital engagement, improve research skills, and the ability to develop relevant programming. 

Students are admitted in all semesters. The application due dates are as follows:
Fall semester start, August 1
Spring semester start, December 1
Summer semester start, April 1

This non-thesis degree program requires 33 credits for completion; 18 required credits (six 3 credit courses) and 15 elective credits (five 3 credit courses). 

Formal Education Foundation Core


Students may choose 18 credits from the Formal Education Foundation Core or from the Non-Formal Foundation Core

Non-Formal Education Core


Students may choose 18 credits from the Formal Educational Foundation Core or from the Non-Formal Foundation Core

Additional Requirements


  • Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.
  • Program of Study submitted by the end of the second semester
  • Graduation application
  • Graduation Check Request

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