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Career and Technical Studies, B.S.

About Career and Technical Studies, B.S. at CSUSB

Already earned an A.A. or A.S. in a technical field? Ready to take the next step? The Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Studies at Cal State San Bernardino is designed for transfer students like you — providing a flexible, career-focused pathway to completing your bachelor’s degree.

Whether you're a technician, trainer, or tradesperson, this program equips you with the knowledge and credentials to teach, lead and grow in the workforce development and education fields.

You’ll develop the skills to educate and guide others in technical career paths while deepening your expertise in:

  • Teaching designated career and technical subjects
  • Organizing and managing CTE programs
  • Integrating instructional technology
  • Assessing student learning
  • Conducting field work and applied practice

This program blends real-world application with a strong educational foundation — preparing you to lead in classrooms, training centers, or your industry.

Careers in Career and Technical Studies, B.S.

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Once you’ve earned your B.S. in Career and Technical Education, you’ll be ready to pursue a role as a technical educator, instructional coordinator, or training and development specialist in a school, corporate environment or nonprofit organization.​

Sample Courses

Principles of Career and Technical Education

History, philosophy and social significance of career and technical education, especially in California; investigation of the theories and application of the principles of career and technical education.

Personnel Management in Career and Technical Programs

Principles of personnel selection, evaluation, supervision, school law, and related topics as they apply to career and technical programs.

Directing and Managing Occupational Programs

Principles and techniques of design, implementation, management and evaluation of training organizations and programs.

Meet Alum Lisa Patencio

Lisa Patencio
After taking a break from school to raise her children, alumna Lisa Patencio '21 returned to work toward her special major bachelor’s degree, which combined her love of art and science.
—Lisa Patencio

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Career & Technical Education

 

Dr. Joseph Scarcella
Professor
ELT Department Chair
jscarcel@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5287
CE-317

Dr. Viktor Wang
Professor
viktor.wang@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5676
CE-322

Dr. Andrew Hughes
Professor
andrew.hughes@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5637
CE-319

Sid Burks
Lecturer
sburks@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5679
CE-321