About the Program

Career, Technical, and Science Education Department
Bacon Hall 122
(716) 878-4717
https://ctse.buffalostate.edu/

Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)

Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states.

The business and marketing education program is designed to develop, extend, and enhance the professional competencies of business and marketing education teachers. Completion of the program provides a master of science in education degree and satisfies the requirements for eligibility to apply for permanent/professional certification to teach business and marketing in New York State.

Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.

Completion of the program provides a master of science in education degree and satisfies the requirements for eligibility to apply for professional certification to teach business and marketing in New York State.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)

2. Initial certificate in business and marketing.

Program Requirements

Required Professional Courses (18-21 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
BME600 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
BME601 RESEARCH SEMINAR | 3 - Credit Hours
BME602 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
BME604 IMPROVING INSTRUCTION IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING | 3 - Credit Hours
BME605 EVALUATION IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
OR SPF611 EVALUATION IN EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
BME690 MASTER'S PROJECT | 3 - Credit Hours
OR CTE695 MASTER'S THESIS | 6 - Credit Hours

Elective Courses (12-15 credit hours)
Courses by advisement that are appropriate in terms of the career goals of the student.

30-33 Total Credit Hours