CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (B.A.S.) ONLINE

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SECONDARY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (B.A.S.) ONLINE

Skilled professionals are the lifeblood of Wyoming. You can educate the next generation and launch your teaching career with University of Wyoming's online Bachelor of Applied Science in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Our program equips you with the skills to prepare high school students for a wide range of high-wage, high-demand careers, such as an engineer, chef, plumber, welder, accountant or computer scientist.

As a student pursuing this CTE degree, you'll learn the best practices of teaching middle and high school students so you can teach in grades 6-12. You'll gain a deep understanding of effective instruction and classroom management by spending a large amount of time in the field honing your craft. You'll graduate and be eligible to apply for Wyoming teaching licensure.

Get your degree on your terms, too. UW offers this B.A.S. in career and technical education at a distance in partnership with Wyoming community colleges, who deliver the technical content. Your program will take place entirely online except for a few intensive weekends at UW-Casper and during your in-person student teaching experience. With the latest online technology, you'll be connected to faculty and peers, and resources for at-a-distance students will support your academic success.

Every community needs CTE teachers. Channel your inner Cowboy and help others find theirs for the future of the Wyoming workforce.

Ready to Play Your Part?

Take the next step toward your teaching career.

Program Highlights

We Give You Room to Roam.
Our distance-delivered program empowers you to keep other commitments in check while working toward a viable, applied degree. Plus, you’ll get access to UW resources and support that help you thrive.

Learn the Ropes from the Best.
Teaching is a whole new rodeo. Bring your technical knowledge and we’ll give you the tools to teach it well. Our experienced professors and expert technical educators offer an all-encompassing methodology that prepares you for the classroom. Plus, you’ll get access to UW resources and support that help you thrive.

Hit the Ground Running.
We accept credits from 60+ associate degrees in the below six CTE content areas. Make the most of your experience by applying it toward this B.A.S. degree. 

• Automotive
• Business
• Computer Science
• Construction, Manufacturing & Trades Technology
• Diesel Technology
• Family and Consumer Science

Why Become a CTE Teacher

Teach life skills and impart Cowboy qualities.
Grit. Talent. Neighborly values. These Cowboy qualities make skilled professionals the lifeblood of every community in Wyoming.

Forge the next generation of the workforce.
As a CTE teacher, you’ll ensure the resiliency of your community by giving promising young people the tools to make a difference.

Share your passion.
You’ve practiced your trade–here’s your chance to pass it on. Use your expertise to guide new skilled workers and support communities by extension.

Transfer with Ease

Wondering how to make the most of your current degree? If you have completed an associate degree at your local community college in one of the below areas, you can transfer into UW's CTE teaching program. If you have an associate degree from a community college outside Wyoming, you can speak with an advisor to learn about your transfer options. Through this pathway, you can start your teaching career in as little as two years.

Already Have a Bachelor’s Degree?

Take the fast track with UW’s Teaching Secondary Content Certificate. This alternative licensure pathway allows you to apply for your teaching license in as little as three semesters.

Additional Licensure Pathways

Explore the Professional Industry Career (PIC) Permit through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. These permits allow skilled professionals without a bachelor's degree to teach grades 6-12 in the field in which they specialize.

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