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 2024 is now OPEN.
- New Credential Holder (Extended) - for teachers who DO NOT have a CTE course teaching assignment; do not hold a previous clear teaching credential.
(5 semesters with Mentor support; Candidate pays tuition and Mentor fees.) - 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). - 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 Instructions
- Attend a CTE Credential Program Informational Meeting. Register here.
- Meet with a SCOE credentials analyst to review the CTE Credential Application (optional but encouraged).
- Pay the non-refundable $125 application fee here. Make sure to print and/or save your receipt to be included in your application packet.
- 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).
You will hear back from Program Staff within one month of your application and again in June or July with instructions for enrollment in the CTE Credential Program coursework and orientation. Coursework begins at the beginning of August 2024. Enrollment and application deadlines for Fall 2024 is September 31, 2024.
- To apply for the Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE credential, you must submit a complete credential application to NCSOE's regional office.
- Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive a welcome email that confirms your acceptance into the program and provides instructions on next steps as a New Credential Holder.
Teachers who hold an existing Clear California Teaching Credential and are teaching an industry sector CTE class, may earn a Clear CTE Credential through a one-year Designated Subjects Program.
- To apply for the Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE credential, you must submit a complete credential application to NCSOE's regional office.
- Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive a welcome email that confirms your acceptance into the program and provides instructions on next steps as an Existing Credential Holder.
Fall Enrollment Deadline for Candidates:
September 30, 2024
Enrollment Steps for New and Returning Mentors:
- Step 1: Complete Program Enrollment here.
After enrolling, watch for your confirmation email with next steps. - Step 2: Register for and Attend CTE Mentor Orientation.
- Step 3: Register for required Mentor Academies.
Please note: If you are a Mentor in multiple NCSOE Programs, you must complete enrollment for each program.
For more information about NCSOE's Designated Subjects Programs,
please contact our office at (707) 524-2818 or at ncsoe@scoe.org.