Upon completion of this major, graduates will be prepared to demonstrate competence in planning, delivery and evaluating curriculum and instruction; utilize effective interpersonal communication skills and multicultural understandings; fulfill a professional role in the school and in the community; integrate theories of teaching and learning and translate these into practice; utilize technology to enhance the teaching and learning environment; and, demonstrate commitment to the concept of life-long learning.

The Occupational-Vocational Teacher Education Program offers three options for students:

1. A certification program for current teachers of trade and industrial education requiring 66 prescribed credits. Upon successful completion of certification requirements, students may continue in the degree program presented below.
2. A degree program for persons who plan to become teachers and who have occupational experience and/or an associate degree in an area of certification who plan to become teachers.
3. A degree program partnership for students involving Delaware State University, University of Delaware, and Delaware Technical & Community College. Students obtain general and professional education at Delaware State University and technical specialization at a Delaware Technical & Community College campus. Full-time students who register for 12 semester hours at Delaware State University in the Occupational-Vocational Teacher Education Program will be given authorization to take 6-9 semester hours at Delaware Technical & Community College at no extra cost. Full-time students at Delaware Technical & Community College will be given authorization to take 6-9 semester hours at Delaware State University at no extra cost per the 1973 agreement.

The following specialization courses are offered in the occupation area: construction, electricity/electronics, energy conversion, power mechanics, graphics communications, materials, and manufacturing processes, cosmetology, health occupations, data processing, food services and child care and guidance. The Occupational-Vocational Teacher Education Program recognizes the 60 areas offered by the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI). Up to 24 credit hours of university credit may be awarded toward a degree upon successful completion of a competency demonstration test. Arrangements to take the examination may be made with the program director after completion of 30 hours.

Degree to Certification Programs*. These courses are required by the Delaware Department of Education for certification for non-teaching students with military experience, or an associate in science degree, and for pre-service and in-service teachers beginning college after July 1, 1993.

While not a degree requirement, teachers seeking trade and industrial special education endorsement to certification should take these courses:

*These courses are required by the Delaware Department of Education for certification.