Bachelor of Science in Vocational
Teacher Education and Bachelor of Science in Corporate Training

The Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Teacher Education and the Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Training prepare persons for instructional responsibilities in vocational education, industrial training, and other related fields. Both programs include content applicable to state of Idaho standards for vocational teachers (Idaho Certification Standards for Professional School Personnel, Revised 1988, Idaho State Board of Education). Vocational Teacher Education emphasizes teaching in public vocational schools, while Corporate Training is targeted for those who plan a career in business and industry training. Virtually all students majoring in these degree programs are employed full time. The coursework is delivered in the evening. A student who prefers to go to school full time may take general education courses and electives during the day and thereby accelerate completion of the program. For additional information contact the Department of Home Economics and Vocational Teacher Education.

Field of Specialization

Students enrolled in either major must possess a technical specialization in at least one occupational area such as agriculture mechanics, aircraft mechanics, air conditioning, auto body repair, auto mechanics, auto parts distribution, business equipment repair, civil technology, construction, cosmetology, data processing technology, dental assistance, diesel mechanics, drafting and design technology, electrical technology, electronics technology, fire technology, food service, graphic arts, health occupations, health physics, law enforcement and security, machine shop, merchandising, millwright mechanics, nuclear technology, secretarial occupations, small gasoline engine repair, upholstery, water/waste treatment, welding or other recognized fields of specialization offered in a post-secondary vocational-technical system, or in employee training programs in business and industry.

Credit Requirements

Credit toward the B.S. in Vocational Teacher Education must be earned in four specific areas:

  1. Work experience - Up to 50 credits may be granted for occupational competency based on a combination of experience and education (32 credit maximum for work experience, 18 credit maximum for technical education.) A minimum of five years of documented full-time occupational experience in a field of specialization (as previously described) is mandatory. A maximum of 24 months of vocational-technical, proprietary, or military education successfully completed in an approved/approvable program may be applied toward the Technical Education equivalency credit option. All applicable work experience and education must be documented, verified, and evaluated by a review committee prior to granting of credit. The credit granted may be applied toward the vocational teacher education or corporate training majors only.
  2. General education university requirements for a B.S. degree (see General Education Requirements section of catalog).
  3. Vocational teacher education or corporate training coursework, 40 credits minimum (see requirements).
  4. Practicum - A practicum in teaching/training in approved/approvable secondary or postsecondary vocational-technical or industry training program must be completed. Practicum sites must be approved by the practicum coordinator within the Department of Occupational Education and the cooperating school or industry administrator. Supervision of the practicum is conducted through the Department of Occupational Education and the cooperating school or employer. Credit requirements are noted in the following information. The practicum requirement may be waived for experienced teachers/trainers based on evaluation of experience and a recommendation of the individual's employer. The credit requirement is not waived and must be obtained through other approved coursework. Course Requirements

    Vocational Teacher Education majors and Corporate Training majors must complete the University General Education Requirements for the B.S. degree. These requirements are listed in the section of catalog titled Graduation Requirements, General Education Requirements and Academic Regulations. Transfer policy, alternate means to satisfy General Education Requirements, and general education and major field requirements, as listed in the Graduation Requirements section, also apply to these majors.

    Professional Education 40 credit hours minimum.

    Vocational Teacher Education Requirements 

    HEC 200             Human Growth and 
                    Development                   2 cr
EDUC 323            Motivation, Learning, and
                    Assessment                    3 cr 
VED 401             Foundations of Occupational   
                    Education                     3 cr 
VTE 402             Occupational Analysis and
                    Course Construction           3 cr
VTE 403             Occupational Education 
                    Methods                       3 cr
VED 444             Guidance and Special Needs
                    Concepts for Vocational  
                    Education                     3 cr 
VED 455             Methods of Teaching Adults    2 cr
VTE 464             Instructional Facilities
                    Management                    3 cr 
VTE 467             Practicum: Student 
                    Teaching                      3-8 cr
VED 468             Techniques of Teaching   
                    Cooperative Education         3 cr

    Vocational Teacher Education Electives 

    EDUC 333            Content Area Reading          3 cr
MGT 215             Small Business Management     3 cr
MGT 312             Individual and Organizational
                    Behavior                      3 cr 
SOC 248             Local and National Minorities 3 cr
VTE 397             Professional Education   
                    Development                   1-2 cr 
VTE 420             Selected Topics               6 cr
VED 445             Advanced Concepts for 
                    Special Needs                 3 cr
VTE 461             Directed Studies              1-4 cr
VTE 480             Advanced Technical 
                    Competency                    1-4 cr

    Corporate Training Requirements 

    VED 401             Foundations of Occupational   
                    Education                     3 cr 
VTE 402             Occupational Analysis and 
                    Course Construction           3 cr
VTE 403             Occupational Education 
                    Methods                       3 cr
C T 431             Supervision and Human 
                    Relations in Occupational     
                    Training (Fall 89)            3 cr 
C T 457             Methods of Teaching Adults    3 cr
VTE 464             Instructional Facilities 
                    Management                    3 cr
C T 465             Practicum: Industry 
                    Training                      1-3 cr
HEC 200             Human Growth and 
                    Development                   2 cr
                    OR
MGT 373             Personnel Management          3 cr
EDUC 323            Motivation, Learning, and     
                    Assessment                    3 cr 
MGT 312             Individual and Organizational 
                    Behavior                      3 cr

    Corporate Training Electives 

    VTE 397             Professional Education   
                    Development                   1-3 cr 
VTE 461             Directed Studies              1-4 cr
VTE 480             Advanced Technical 
                    Competency                    1-4 cr
SOC 112             Social Problems               3 cr
SOC 248             Local and National Minorities 3 cr
MGT 373             Personnel Management          3 cr
MGT 480             Labor Law and Legislation     3 cr
MGT 483             Industrial Relations          3 cr
POLS 409            Community and Regional   
                    Planning  3 cr 
POLS 454            Public Personnel 
                    Administration                3 cr

    The VTE and CT elective lists are suggested. The student will propose an elective program based on his/her career plans. The plan must be approved by the assigned departmental advisor.