- Home
- Academics
- Departments + Programs
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Prep CC
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Prep CC
Education, Human Services and Criminal Justice Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | 6 months
Earn your certificate in Career Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Prep from Clackamas Community College to become a CTE instructor— or increase your skills if you are already working in the field of CTE instruction.
Whether your goal is working in a middle school, high school or college CTE program, this certificate gives you the skills you need to be ready for the classroom. The program also meets the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) professional development requirements for a license to teach in secondary CTE (middle and high school) programs.
Learn more about Preliminary vs. Restricted CTE Licensures and Oregon's CTE career areas.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Prep CC
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- understand the rights and responsibilities of both teachers and students
- accommodate teaching for a variety of learners
- manage a class while applying instructional strategies
Careers
This program is designed to provide current and prospective CTE Teachers at the secondary and post-secondary levels with foundational skills to be successful educators in their area of professional expertise. Careers related to this certificate program include licensed teachers in middle and high school CTE programs, and instructors in community college CTE programs and registered apprenticeship programs.
Job Market
Search related careers and regional data on wages and job outlook on Career Coach.
PROGRAM CODE: CC.CTEPREP
This program meets the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) professional development requirements for industry experts seeking an Oregon Restricted or Preliminary CTE license to teach in secondary CTE (middle and high school) programs. It also provides professional development for post-secondary CTE (community college) faculty and instructors teaching in registered apprenticeships to improve teaching skills and understanding of the learning process. This certificate provides individuals with educational foundations in classroom and program management and develops skills needed to meet the needs of diverse students and to integrate developmentally appropriate and culturally competent instructional strategies.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- perform in accordance with the legal rights and responsibilities of teachers and students in educational settings;
- create, deliver, and adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners;
- effectively manage classrooms and learning environments;
- compare, contrast, and effectively apply appropriate instructional strategies and assessments;
- apply learning theory to teach in culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate ways;
- analyze elements of quality CTE programs and current issues impacting Career and Technical Education.
CAREERS
This program is designed to provide current and prospective CTE teachers at the secondary and post-secondary levels with foundational skills to be successful educators in their area of professional expertise. Careers related to this certificate program include licensed teachers in middle and high school CTE programs and instructors in community college CTE programs and registered apprenticeship programs.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Prep Core Requirements
Complete 6 credits of ED-280
- ED-280
- Practicum/CWE
- 6
Complete ED-113 or ED-114
- ED-113
- Instructional Strategies for Literacy
- 3
- ED-114
- Instructional Strategies for Math
- 3
Complete the following Core Requirements
- ED-130
- Comprehensive Classroom Management
- 3
- ED-131
- Instructional Strategies
- 3
- ED-216
- Foundations of Teaching & Education
- 4
- ED-220
- Introduction to CTE in Oregon
- 3
- ED-229
- Learning & Development
- 3
- ED-258
- Culturally Responsive Teaching & Education
- 3
Notes
All courses must be passed with a C or better
Completion of both ED-169 and ED-254 is highly recommended for licensure
Proof of College (100) level English/Language Arts and Math credits is required for licensure.

Contact Us
Megan Helzerman
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensure Specialist