Master in Career Tech Ed Workforce Training Development Bsed

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026, while tuition is 27,500 USD per year.

Bridging the gap between specialized industry expertise and effective classroom instruction is the central challenge of modern vocational training. The Bachelor of Science in Education for Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the University of Idaho is built to transform experienced trade professionals and aspiring educators into leaders within secondary, post-secondary, and industrial training environments. By emphasizing both pedagogical rigor and technical mastery, this programme prepares graduates to teach high-demand skills across sectors as diverse as healthcare, business, and the skilled trades.

Distinctive Pathways in Workforce Development

This programme is specifically structured for those who view education as a hands-on pursuit. Students move beyond theoretical frameworks to master the instructional design methods required to deliver practical, career-focused content. The curriculum is deeply rooted in real-world application, ensuring that graduates are not only capable of interpreting industry trends but are also equipped to secure a career and technical endorsement in occupational education.

Key features include:

• Immersive Field Experience: A mandatory, full-semester student teaching internship in a high school setting, providing direct experience with the complexities of the classroom.
• Career Flexibility: Training that is applicable to junior colleges, vocational schools, and corporate training departments.
• Industry Alignment: A focus on developing the leadership and communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between business needs and student outcomes.

In Moscow, students study on an ivy-covered campus within a supportive and welcoming community. Campus life includes clubs, sports, housing, dining, lectures, performances and showcases. The university also offers online classes through Campus 360 and in-person study locations in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, giving students options beyond the Moscow campus.

The University of Idaho is Idaho’s first and only Carnegie R1 research university. Its academic offerings cover more than 200 areas of study, including agriculture, anatomy, fine arts and business administration. Learning is connected to hands-on experience, internships and career pathways, with research activity that includes using artificial intelligence to track wildfire spread and work related to nuclear energy law.

International students are among the applicant groups served through the university’s admissions process, alongside first-year, transfer and graduate students. Financial support includes scholarships, financial aid and low tuition, while housing and dining options are available on campus. Students can build connections with fellow Vandals through campus activities, explore opportunities across Idaho and take part in the university’s statewide footprint.