Career and Technical Education (CATE) at University of Arkansas

The program in Career and Technical Education offers a degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in career and technical education. Students must choose one of three concentrations, each of which leads to teacher licensure:

• The concentration in Business Education offers on-campus students the chance to become effective educators and communicators as they learn to teach the latest computer technologies and subject matter focused on the core areas of business. The concentration provides rigorous and intellectually stimulating programs that offer students a broad variety of professional careers in business education and technology.
• The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education offers on-campus students the ability to learn critical and creative thinking skills through a variety of courses including parenting and human development; family studies; nutrition and foods; textiles and apparel production; and housing and design. The diverse curriculum offers studies that mirror real life, enabling students in this concentration to develop both personal and professional skills.
• The concentration in Technology Education prepares students to teach technology, pre-engineering, or other technical subject matter at the high school, middle-level, or community college. Additionally, the program prepares students to enter mid-level technical/management careers in business and industry.

Admission to the B.S.E. in Career and Technical Education is competitive and admission will be determined by the Career and Education faculty based on the items listed with the concentration requirements.  Students seeking admission to the Career and Technical Education program at the University of Arkansas must be aware of the deadlines and admissions policies. These deadlines and limitations are designed to ensure that all students have a high quality experience.

The University of Arkansas program in career and technical education has been approved by the State Board for Career and Technical Education for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in career and technical education.