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Bachelor of Science in Occupational/Vocational Education

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Degree Overview

The Occupational/Vocational Education degree is a bachelor of science degree. A significant component of the program is its availability to students at off-campus vocational technical school sites located across Massachusetts.

Job relevance and valid, reliable, vocational technical practice is attained through participatory planning and affiliation with industry, vocational technical school practitioners, professional associations and representatives of the university.

The program offers up to 12 credits in recognition of the work experiences of the participating students. Candidates may apply for the trade experience credit after completing eighty credits in the program.

Courses are offered at various regional vocational high schools. In addition, many of the required courses are also available online.


Requirements and Curriculum

Required Liberal Arts and Science Courses
ENGL 1100 Writing I 3 S.H.
ENGL 1200 Writing II 3 S.H.
HIST 1400 US History I or
HIST 1500 US History II 3 S.H.
EXSS 1000 Health and Fitness 3 S.H.
PHIL 1000 Introduction to Western Philosophy or
PHIL 2000 Philosophy of Education or
PHIL 2600 Philosophy of Human Nature 3 S.H.
PSY 1100 General Psychology or
PSY 2200 Human Growth and Development 3 S.H.
PSY 2230 Adolescent Psychology 3 S.H.
SPCH 1000 Introduction to Speech Communications 3 S.H.
Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
Subtotal 48 S.H.

 

Required Vocational Education Courses
OCED 2500 Seminar for the Beginning Vocational Technical Education Teacher 3 S.H.
OCED 2520 Managing Student Behavior in a Healthy and Safe Environment 3 S.H.
OCED 2530 Teaching Methods for Vocational Technical Education Instructional Strategies 3 S.H.
OCED 3510 Teaching Methods for Vocational Technical Education – Educating and Assessing the Vocational Technical Education Learner 3 S.H.
OCED 3517 Fundamentals of Vocational Technical Education 3 S.H.
OCED 3520 Teaching Methods for Vocational Technical Education Using Research-Based Practices to Develop Effective Instructional Strategies 3 S.H.
OCED 3530 Developing and Implementing a Standards-Based Curriculum in Vocational Technical Education 3 S.H.
OCED 3545 Computerized Vocational Technical Curriculum Management 3 S.H.
OCED 3546 Integrated Vocational Technical and Academic Curriculum 3 S.H.
OCED 3549 Assessment Standards and Evaluation 3 S.H.
OCED 3700 Addressing the Needs of Students with Disabilities in Vocational Technical Education 3 S.H.
OCED 4534 Supervised Practicum in Vocational Education 3 S.H.
Subtotal 36 S.H.
Trade Experience 0-12 S.H.
Free Electives 0-24 S.H.

Total for Degree

 120 S.H.


Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include but are not limited to: Vocational Technical Instructor, Co-Operative Education Coordinator,  Vocational Program Director or Coordinator. These career opportunities have additional requirements but the Bachelor degree is the minimum degree required for these licensed administrative positions.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online or request a print application

WHAT NEXT?

Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu

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Program at a Glance

Delivery

Face-to-face and online courses offered in the evenings with some day courses during the summer.
Sequence of Courses (PDF)

Total Credits

120 credits

Program Cost

Tuition and fees

Careers

Vocational Technical Instructor
Co-Op Education Coordinator Vocational Program Director/Coordinator

Program Highlights

Accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DOE). Affiliated with the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA).

 

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(978) 665-3182
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Monday - Thursday 8-6:30 pm
Friday 8-5 pm