Career Technical Education Credential Program Application

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in the Career Technical Education credential program. The following form is an application which captures important details that help us get you admitted to the University (if you’re not already), and to best advise you with a plan toward your CTE credential.

Please note: * (asterisk) Indicates a required field.

Your Information

Name:
Address:
Email/Phone:
Credential:

Do you currently hold a teaching credential?

Work Experience:

Do you have at least three years of work experience directly related to an industry sector to be named on the credential. One year equals a minimum of 1000 clock hours and the experience may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid.

Credential Sought:

Which CTE credential do you want to get?

Currently Enrolled:

Are you currently enrolled in a credential program?

Upcoming Offerings

If you are currently enrolled in a teaching credential program, or you currently possess a teaching credential, you would just need to take one course - EDSS 291.

SPRING 2026. Hybrid modality. Jan 5, 7, 12, 14 (online synchrionous from 5 - 7:30 p.m.), Saturdays (in-person 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2 

EDSS 291. Foundations in Career Technical Education: Bridging Industry to the Classroom. 3 Units
This course includes identification of current Career Technical Education practices, building an understanding of industry sectors, career pathways and standards, development of advisory committees, and exploration of Career Technical Student Organizations(CTSOs). Candidates will prepare standards-based lesson plans, units of instruction in career exploration, develop recruitment tools, and identify and teach 21st Century Skills. Candidates will identify funding sources, necessary equipment, and plans for safe storage. They will develop plans to incorporate work-based learning into their program.

Additional Information

I certify:

Participation in, or successful completion of, the Career Technical Education (CTE) program does not confer any national or state credential or license and is not a guarantee of employment. I certify under penalty of perjury that I have provided complete and accurate responses to the items listed on this application. I further certify that all official documents submitted in support of this application are authentic and unaltered records that pertain to me. I have read and agree to comply with the statements listed above.

Application Fee:

An application fee of $30 will be collected after eligibility has been determined. You cannot be enrolled into the program until the application fee has been collected.

Voluntary Student Demographic Information

The College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State is committed to providing equal opportunity in education. A critical element of our commitment to diversity lies in our ability to collect and assess student demographic data. Your response to the voluntary student demographic information would be very helpful and much appreciated.

Gender:

Which best describes your gender? Choose all that apply.

Racial/Ethnic Heritage:

Which of the following best represents your racial/ethnic heritage? Choose all that apply.

Please identify your age (choose one)

Please identify your highest degree or level of education (choose one)

Privacy Policy:

The College of Continuing Education respects your right to privacy. Any information given to us when requesting course or program material will be used solely for the purpose of answering or responding to your request. We do not sell or otherwise distribute your personal information. We may, however, use it to provide you with advanced notices of our course offerings. If at any time you wish to be removed from our mailing lists, you may contact us and your request will be processed immediately.

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