Program of Study
Occupational Education Licensure Program
No degree is available; however, 18 hours of course work is offered for the occupational teacher who must complete specific knowledges and skills to be recommended for the Professional Occupational Education License.
The initial license issued is the Apprentice Occupational License. To advance from the Apprentice Level to the Professional Level, the individual must attend a three-day or 18 contact hour pre-service training for occupational teachers during the first year, earn 18 semester hours from an institution with an approved program (with six of those hours required during the first year), complete four days of observation of other teachers, have a mentor teacher, attend two days of professional development during the school year, and must teach a total of three years with positive evaluations by the local education agency.
PDF files for Apprentice Occupational Licensure
- Occupational Licensure Application
- Verification of Occupational Experience (T&I)
- Qualifications Sheet
Program of Study
To request a program of study, complete the transcript analysis request and submit an official copy of any college transcripts to the TTU Office of Teacher Education.
