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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Curriculum and Instruction: Career and Technical Education Concentration, MSED or MS or PHD
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About the Program
The online Career and Technical Education concentration in the Curriculum and Instruction graduate program prepares leaders who are concerned with education and training that enables youth and adults to pursue their careers. The program serves professionals from the Career and Technical Education curriculum disciplines, guidance and counseling, special education, academic content areas, adult education, training and development, as well as human resource development and management in the public and private sectors. Program Website Program Requirements
XX Credits RequiredRequired Courses (xx credits)
Core Courses (xx credits)
Curriculum and Instruction Courses (xx credits)
Administration and Policy Courses (xx credits)
Disciplined Inquiry Courses (xx credits)
Additional Requirements
Competency Areas: Students will satisfy the six (6) graduate competency areas and components within each area. The competencies can be satisfied by successfully completing one or more of the activities listed within each competency area. A variety of venues such as courses, internships, and school-based activities can be used to satisfy the competencies. Diversity, access, and equity issues and practices are expected to be infused and pervasive within all competency areas and activities that satisfy student competency attainment. Each student’s approved graduate competency plan will be reviewed at least once each semester. All successfully completed competencies will have documentation in the form of products. After the student has satisfied all competencies and required activities, the advisor and committee members will conduct a final review and evaluation of the student’s portfolio. Upon final approval, a statement of certification of successful completion of the graduate competencies requirements will be forwarded by the advisor to the College of Education Graduate Studies Office for inclusion in the student’s file. The list of Competencies are as follows: 1. Synthesize Knowledge: - Activities
- Write a literature review
- Produce a proposal
- Products (examples)
- Literature review
- Proposal
2. Creative Knowledge: - Activities
- Conduct a research project
- Plan and implement a program
- Develop program or instructional materials
- Write a journal manuscript
- Prepare a thesis
- Products
- Research project
- Program improvement project report
- Instructional materials
- Journal manuscript
- Thesis
3. Communicate Knowledge: - Activities
- Plan and deliver a workshop
- Present at a professional conference
- Present at a seminar
- Prepare a conference paper
- Write a project report
- Prepare and/ or publish a journal article
- Products
- Workshop presentation report
- Conference presentation report
- Seminar presentation report
- Conference paper
- Project report
- Journal manuscript/article
4. Think Critically and Reflectively: - Activities
- Prepare a critical and reflective paper
- Write a critical analysis paper (critique)
- Develop a professional philosophy statement
- Products
- Manuscript
- Critical analysis paper
- Philosophy statement
5. Engage in Professional Development: - Activities
- Participate in workshops
- Attend professional conferences
- Maintain memberships in professional organizations
- Prepare a professional portfolio
- Products
- Workshop participation report
- Professional conference report
- Organization membership(s) log
- Portfolio
6. Participate Actively in Their Profession: - Activities
- Prepare a report and critique of a conference or workshop
- Present at professional meetings
- Participate actively in professional associations
- Mentor colleagues
- Plan and deliver inservice workshops
- Provide technical assistance to colleagues
- Products
- Conference or workshop critique
- Professional meeting presentation report
- Professional association participation journal
- Mentoring log
- Inservice workshop report
- Technical assistance log
Education Licensure Disclaimer - GR
For information on which Graduate programs lead to an Instructional or Administrative State of Indiana Educator License, and the obligations therein, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) Graduate Programs website. The Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) is the authoritative source for program licensure requirements. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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