Career and Technical Education Professional Development

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Overview

Applying credits

Content areas	UNI course that corresponds
Methods	INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Methods for Career and Technical Education
Foundations of Vocational and Career Education	INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Foundations of Career and Technical Education
Evaluation	INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Assessment and Evaluation in Career and Technical Education
Curriculum Development	INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Curriculum Design for Career and Technical Education
Coordination of Cooperative Programs	INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Implementation of Work-Based Learning Programs
Instruction of Exceptional Learners	SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in the Classrooms
Human Relations	TEACHING 4170/5170 Human Relations: Awareness and Application

See the program schedule for upcoming offerings.

Career & Technical Initial Authorization, Secondary Level

This authorization allows individuals with industry experience but no teaching the opportunity to teach at the secondary level with a limited license. Many of the listed courses are required for endorsement in career and technical education at the high school level.

Content areas that may apply*

Methods
Evaluation
Curriculum Development
Instruction of Exceptional Learners
Human Relations

The Iowa BOEE also requires an Ethics Training course. This can be completed online through your AEA and is free to Iowa school district employees.

See the program schedule for upcoming offerings.
*Check with the Board of Educational Examiners to ensure applicability of courses toward your desired credential.

Multioccupations Endorsement

This endorsement is designed for those who supervise students in on-the-job situations such as cooperative education programs and school-to-work programs.

Content areas that apply

Foundations of Vocational and Career Education
Coordination of Cooperative Programs

See the program schedule for upcoming offerings.
Check out the Board of Educational Examiners list of requirements here.

Community College Professional Development

These courses are designed for both arts and sciences and career and technical faculty and may be integrated with your college’s quality faculty plan.

Content areas that apply*

Foundations of Vocational and Career Education
Evaluation
Curriculum Development

See the program schedule for upcoming offerings.
*Check with your college to fit within your personal professional development plan.

Teacher Updates

All courses listed work well for updating teacher skills. Focus is on relevant information as well as practical activities and material development that can be useful in the classroom and a variety of educational settings.

Content areas that apply

Foundations of Vocational and Career Education
Evaluation
Curriculum Development
Coordination of Cooperative Programs

See the program schedule for upcoming offerings.

Program Schedule

Career and Technical Education Professional Development - Open Cohort

Tentative course schedule
Click on a course title to view the course description (if available).

Available entirely online through Guided Independent Study

INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Methods for Career and Technical Education - 2 units

INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Foundations of Career and Technical Education - 2 units

INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Assessment and Evaluation in Career and Technical Education - 2 units

INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Curriculum Design for Career and Technical Education - 2 units

INDIVSTU 4159/5159 Implementation of Work-Based Learning Programs - 2 units

Summer 2021

SPED

3150

Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms

Introduction to pedagogical, curricular, and social considerations involved in educating diverse learners in the general education classroom. Physical Education majors will be waived from SPED 3150 (220:150). Prerequisite(s): EDPSYCH 2030 (200:030). (Fall and Spring)

2 unit(s)

Course details and enrollment information

TEACHING

4170/5170

Human Relations: Awareness and Application

Development of awareness of various societal subgroups, recognizing and dealing with dehumanizing biases, and learning to relate effective to various groups in order to foster respect for human diversity. Emphasis on self-awareness in human relations issues and how this awareness can be translated into positive relationships with others and integrated into one's professional responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): full admission into teacher education; junior standing.

3 unit(s)

Course details and enrollment information

FAQs

General information

Do I qualify for financial aid?

Distance education students may qualify for financial aid with the following eligibility requirements:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Be admitted to UNI and enrolled in a degree-seeking or Advanced Studies Certificate program
Be enrolled for a minimum number of credits per semester or summer session
Be in compliance with satisfactory academic progress standards

Specific questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 319-273-2700 or fin-aid@uni.edu

Why choose the University of Northern Iowa?

Since its establishment in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School, the University of Northern Iowa has maintained its affirmed commitment to the support of excellence in teacher education. That commitment remains strong as the university continues to prepare students to become teachers, as well as provide opportunities for career advancement in the field of education. In addition to a commitment to teaching, our faculty members are engaged in research, writing and professional development. View UNI's national rankings and honors.

I'm not sure about distance learning. How can I make sure it’s right for me?

Research findings demonstrate that students of all types of learning styles can succeed in a distance environment. View our tips for being a successful distance learner.

What kind of support services can I expect to receive?

The University of Northern Iowa is committed to providing comprehensive support services for distance education students. The Office of Continuing and Distance Education serves as your primary point of contact in accessing distance education support services, including enrollment services, technical support for online course tools and more. You are also given access to the UNI Rod Library’s print and electronic collections for your convenience. View a complete list of services and support resources.

Please contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at 319-273-7206, 800-648-3864 or distance@uni.edu with any questions. If we don’t have the answer, we will do our best to find it.

Will academic advising assistance be provided?

You will work with the program coordinator when communicating about the program of study. Once participating in the program, you will be assigned a faculty advisor who will work with you one-on-one regarding your progress in the program.

Program specific information

How are the courses delivered?

For information about course delivery, please see the "Overview" tab above.

Additional FAQs

How do I get started?

See the "Next Steps" tab above for information. If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator(s) and/or enrollment contact below or contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at ContinuingEd@uni.edu.

How do I add the endorsement to my Iowa teaching license?

After you have successfully completed the required endorsement courses, you may add the endorsement to your Iowa teaching license. Students will work directly with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and instructions for adding the endorsement to your teaching license can be found at https://boee.iowa.gov/endorsements/add-endorsement-license.

Note: When completing the form, send UNI verification requests to registrar.recanalyst@uni.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Rundel, Record Analyst, at 319-273-2241 or Danielle.Rundel@uni.edu.

How will I enroll in the courses?

An application for admission is not required for this program. Please submit an enrollment form at distance.uni.edu/enroll to be registered for coursework.

What are the costs?

All students pay the same tuition rate, regardless of location, making it an affordable option for all students.

Tuition is $253 per unit, plus a $10 non-refundable enrollment fee per course -- regardless of location or graduate-level status. A technology fee also applies to online courses. UNI students, tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates -- please see important financial aid information.

An additional technology fee per course may apply. Tuition and fees are expected to rise each May and are subject to raises throughout the academic year as approved by the Iowa Board of Regents.

Next Steps

Step one: Express your interest

To be notified about new Career and Technical Education Professional Development course offerings, please complete the online interest form to the right and we will contact you as information becomes available. Students may begin courses at any time.

Step two: Determine the courses you need

If you hold an Iowa teaching license, the best way to get started is to work with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to determine the courses you need to take. Please contact Dave Wempen at David.Wempen@Iowa.gov or by phone at 515-281-3605 for assistance. Upon receipt of the evaluation, proceed to step three.

Step three: Enroll in a course

The next step is to enroll in a course. Visit the Guided Independent Studies enrollment page and select any of the INDIVSTU 4159/5159 courses available on the GIS course list.

Questions about enrollment can be directed to Becky.Meyer@uni.edu 319-273-2123 or 800-772-1746.

Add the endorsement to your teaching license

Upon successful completion of the required courses, you may add the endorsement to your Iowa teaching license by completing the Application to Add an Endorsement from the Board of Educational Examiners.

If you have completed all of the required endorsement courses through UNI, follow option 1 on the Add an Endorsement to a License page. This allows you to apply to an endorsement through UNI. The BOEE does charge a fee to add the endorsement.

If you have any questions, please contact the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: boee.iowa.gov/contact-us/staff-directory

Delivery of the program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.

Enrollment Contact:

Becky Meyer

Continuing and Distance Education

(319) 273-2123

Becky.Meyer@uni.edu

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