M.S. Degree in Career and Technical Education

In today's world of rapid technological change and global competition; career and technical education has an increasingly important role in preparing people for rewarding careers and helping them make career transition. Business and industry are rapidly changing towards knowledge-based production and service systems. People who work with these systems must be able to integrate academic and technical knowledge.

The MS in CTE is designed for professionals who focus on preparing people for successful careers, in secondary, postsecondary and adult education as well as private sector training programs. 

With more than 800 degrees awarded since 1973, the UW-Stout's Master of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education program (formerly Vocational and Technical Education) provides the opportunity for students to build on a knowledge base that will enhance discipline specific understanding and leadership skills in areas of education, and business and industry.

This degree prepares people with an enhanced skill set that allows for personal and professional development.  People who complete a degree in Career and Technical Education are working in leadership positions within education and business and industry.