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 Occupational 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 g401	Foundations of Occupational	
		Education				3 cr 
VTE g402	Occupational Analysis and
		Course Construction			3 cr
VTE g403	Occupational Education 
		Methods					3 cr
VED g444	Guidance and Special Needs
		Concepts for Vocational	
		Education				3 cr 
VED g455	Methods of Teaching Adults		2 cr
VTE g464	Instructional Facilities
		Management				3 cr 
VTE 467		VTE Practicum: Student 
		Teaching				3-8 cr
VED g468	Techniques of Teaching	
		Cooperative Education			3 cr
Vocational Teacher Education Electives

EDUC 333	Content Area Literacy			3 cr
MGT 215		Small Business Management		3 cr
MGT g312	Individual and Organizational
		Behavior				3 cr 
SOC 248		Local and National Minorities		3 cr
VTE 397		Professional Education	
		Development				1-2 cr 
VTE g420	Selected Topics				6 cr
VED g445	Advanced Concepts for 
		Special Needs				3 cr
VTE g461	Directed Studies			1-4 cr
VTE g480	Advanced Technical 
		Competency				1-4 cr
Corporate Training Requirements

VED g401	Foundations of Occupational	
		Education				3 cr 
VTE g402	Occupational Analysis and 
		Course Construction			3 cr
VTE g403	Occupational Education 
		Methods					3 cr
C T g431	Supervision and Human 
		Relations in Occupational	
		Training (Fall 89)			3 cr 
C T g457	Methods of Teaching Adults		3 cr
VTE g464	Instructional Facilities 
		Management				3 cr
C T 465		Practicum: Industry 
		Training				1-3 cr
HEC 200		Human Growth and 
		Development				2 cr
		OR
MGT g373	Personnel Management			3 cr
EDUC 323	Motivation, Learning, and	
		Assessment				3 cr 
MGT g312	Individual and Organizational	
		Behavior				3 cr
Corporate Training Electives

VTE 397		Professional Education	
		Development				1-3 cr 
VTE g461	Directed Studies			1-4 cr
VTE g480	Advanced Technical 
		Competency				1-4 cr
SOC 112		Social Problems				3 cr
SOC 248		Local and National Minorities		3 cr
MGT g373	Personnel Management			3 cr
MGT g380	Labor Law and Legislation		3 cr
MGT g383	Industrial Relations			3 cr
POLS g409	Community and Regional	
		Planning				3 cr 
POLS g454	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.