Career Technical Education Program (CTE)

The CTE Designated Subjects Credential Program is a pathway to earning a clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential. NCSOE’s accredited CTE Credential Program is designed for New Credential Holders (individuals who have never held a teaching credential) and Existing Credential Holders (individuals that already hold a teaching credential). Our program offers a sequence of coursework designed to prepare teachers for any CTE industry sector.

We offer three distinct pathways to earning a clear CTE credential depending on several factors including: CTE teaching assignment/employment and Clear California Credentials already held. Coursework to clear the credential begins each August. Enrollment for Fall 2025 will open May 1st and close September 30th.

1. New Credential Holder (Extended) - for those who DO NOT have a CTE course teaching assignment; do not hold a previous clear teaching credential.
   (4 semesters with Mentor support; Candidate pays tuition and Mentor fees.)
2. New Credential Holder - For teachers who are teaching at least one CTE course in a public school; do not hold a previous clear teaching credential.
   (4 semesters with Mentor support; district often pays tuition and Mentor fees).
3. Existing Credential Holder - For teachers who are teaching at least one CTE course AND already hold a clear CA teaching credential.
   (2 semesters, no Mentor support required; district often pays tuition and Mentor fees).

CTE Credential Program Application and Enrollment Instructions

1. Attend a CTE Credential Program Informational Meeting. Register here.
2. Meet with a SCOE credentials analyst to review the CTE Credential Application.
3. Pay the non-refundable $300 application fee here. Make sure to print and/or save your receipt to be included in your application packet.
4. Submit the COMPLETE application with all supporting documents (Please note: applications will be reviewed only once the application fee is paid. Applications will remain on file for 12 months).

Once you submit the complete application, with the application fee payment, your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of your qualifications for enrollment. The enrollment process is open from May 1st to September 30th. Coursework begins each August.

For more information about NCSOE's Designated Subjects - CTE Programs, please contact our office at (707) 524-2818 or at ncsoe@scoe.org.