About the Program

Career, Technical, and Science Education Department
Bacon Hall 112
(716) 878-4717
http://ctse.buffalostate.edu/

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

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

The B.S. degree program in business and marketing education leads to initial certification to teach business and marketing subjects in New York State.

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

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

Program Requirements

General Education 23 Requirements
33 credit hours 33

Business Major Requirements (30 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
BUS300 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS312 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS313 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS320 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS324 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS325 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS334 BUSINESS LAW I | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS350 CURRENT PRACTICES IN BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS360 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
BUS430 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours

Professional Education Major Requirements (36 credit hours)

Professional Education Requirements
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
CTE301 FOUNDATIONS OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE302 CURRICULUM AND EVALUATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE303 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE306 CLASSROOM/LABORATORY MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE311 CAREER MENTORING | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE402 ASSESSMENT IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE404 METHODS OF TEACHING CAREER AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS | 3 - Credit Hours
BME415 STUDENT TEACHING IN BUSINESS EDUCATION I | 6 - Credit Hours
BME416 STUDENT TEACHING IN BUSINESS EDUCATION | 6 - Credit Hours
CTE421 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3 - Credit Hours

Required Courses in Other Fields (6 credit hours)

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
EDU416 TEACHING LITERACY IN MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF303 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: MIDDLE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours

All College Electives (15 credit hours)
120 Total Credit Hours