University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

The purpose of the Master of Science in Career and Technical Education is to provide in-depth skills and knowledge in teaching and administration. This is accomplished by working with the very best instructional faculty who has expertise in their fields. Candidates can focus on teaching strategies, marketing and business education practices, in-depth strategies for special needs, curriculum and instruction, and administrative practices. The Career and Technical Education Coordinator administrative license approved by DPI is also offered as a concentration.

The EdS in Career and Technical education is an advanced graduate degree requiring a MS degree to be considered for the program. The EdS is designed to be terminal degree for many of those in the technical college, in business and industry, or an in-between degree for those candidates wanted to go on for a doctorate. The course work is designed to prepare candidates for a collateral field of expertise. The EdS in CTE has a strong articulation agreement with the University of Minnesota so student can use this collateral field at Minnesota to earn a educational decorate or a doctorate of philosophy degree. Several EdS in CTE students have already completed the doctorate utilizing the articulation agreement.

Most of the candidates in the program are teaching or working in the technical college system, have jobs in business and industry, a high school or a university. Some of the MS candidates aspire to teach in technical college system. Several of the EdS graduates hold administrative positions in technical colleges and universities. Several hold upper level position in business and industry. Typical job titles include lead instructor, department chair, associate dean, dean, director, curriculum developer, CTE coordinator, instructional servicers administrator, and telecommunications administrator. Opportunities will vary with the individual institution, company or agency.

Stout has a great reputation because it uses instructors that have expertise in the field that they teach. We would never put an elementary school faculty member for example teaching a technical college curriculum course. We would have an instructor that has taught in the technical college system. The assignments are relevant and meaning full to the student. They have direct application to what candidates are doing or expected to perform in the field. Resources used are relevant and pertain to the content.

Location UW-Stout is located in West Central Wisconsin, only 65 miles east of the twin cities. The beautiful campus is located not far from Lake Menomin along I-94. There are many excellent residence halls, athletic events, and many organizations for on campus students to engage in. Consider visiting the campus or taking virtual tour on the UW-Stout webpage.

Flexibility For the past 20 years, the MS and EdS in CTE have been at several locations throughout the State of Wisconsin. We have run cohorts in Tomah, Milwaukee, Appleton, Waukesha, Green Bay and Wausau. Courses offered at these remote sites are face-to-face, online and blended instruction and designed to earn a MS degree in two years. If you are out of state, or cannot make it to campus or one of the remote sites, the MS can be earned online and EdS degree has most of the course work also online. The flexibility is great for the full time working adults. It all depends on the kinds of selectives taken for the degree. Also keep in that candidates can transfer 10 graduate credits into the MS in CTE degree, and transfer in 12 graduate credits into the EdS program with the approval of the program director.

Size There are approximately 260 student presently in the MS program and about 65 in the EdS program. Approximately 30 MS student graduate each year and 4-5 EdS students graduate each year.

Facilities and Technology If enrolling in the MS or EdS degree program a computer is a must. Online access is essential because all students will be required to access the Library, schedules and other resources for class work and advisement. UW-Stout is a laptop campus so wireless on campus is everywhere.