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Occupational Education
CIP Code: 131319
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours

Program Description:
The Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to advance their professional and educational development. The program provides a range of professional courses to enhance occupational performance.
Course Number Course Description  
OCED 1000 New Instructor Workshop  
OCED 1010 Methods of Teaching Vocational Education  
OCED 1020 Management of Vocational Technical Education Classroom/Lab  
OCED 1030 Preparation of Vocational Technical Education Instruction Materials  
OCED 1040 Teaching Special Needs Students in Vocational Education  
OCED 1050 Testing and Evaluation in Vocational Technical Education  
OCED 2010 Reading and Writing Methods in Vocational Technical Education  
OCED 2020 Occupational Safety and Health  
OCED 2035 Curriculum Planning  
OCED 2040 Vocational Guidance  
OCED 2050 Computer Technology in the Workplace  
OCED 2060 Ethics and Diversity Training for the Workplace  
OCED 2070 Management of Change  
 
Up to fifteen (15) semester credit hours may be awarded for documented successful work experience or by successful completion of the following courses:
OCED 2000 Special Topics  
OCED 2710 Basic Theory in Vocational Education  
OCED 2720 Basic Skills in Vocational Education  
OCED 2730 Intermediate Skills in Vocational Education  
OCED 2740 Development of Vocational Teacher Competency  
OCED 2750 Basic Practicum in Occupational Education  
 
Up fifteen (15) semester credit hours may be awarded by successful completion of the NOCTI exam OR by successful completion of the following courses:
OCED 2760 Advanced Skills in Vocational Education  
OCED 2770 Advanced Theory in Vocational Education  
OCED 2780 Intermediate Practicum in Occupational Education  
OCED 2790 Advanced Practicum in Occupational Education  
OCED 2800 Directed Study in Occupational Education  
   
Required General Education Courses:
Lec./Lab/Total Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
3/0/3
MATH 1100 College Algebra
3/0/3
PHSC 1000 Physical Science I
3/0/3
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology
3/0/3
HIST 2010 American History I
3/0/3
Or  
HIST 2020 American History II
3/0/3
AAS - Occupational Education