Viktor Wang

To Prospective Students

If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, teacher-leader, or educational leader in CTE or beyond, I would be honored to work with you.

Whether you are pursuing a CTE credential, a BA/BS in Career and Technical Studies, an MA in Career and Technical Education, or a doctorate in Educational Leadership, know that you will not just be a name on a roster—you will be my scholar.

For over 20 years, I have taught and conducted research across cultures and contexts, from adult learners returning to school to doctoral students shaping policy and practice. My classrooms and research groups are places where your professional experience, cultural background, and life story are strengths, not footnotes.

As a tenured professor in Educational Leadership & Technology and CTE, my role is to challenge you, support you, and help you grow into a reflective, ethical leader who serves real students in real communities. If you choose to study with me, you can expect high expectations, honest feedback, and a deep commitment to your success.

If you are a prospective student who sees yourself in CTE or educational leadership—and you are ready to work hard, think critically, and care deeply—I invite you to connect with me. Reach out through my CSUSB email, introduce yourself, and tell me about your goals.

I would be glad to walk alongside you as you take your next step in education.

Dr. Wang's in-person teaching has positively impacted exceptional students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels from diverse regions, including China and many U.S. states. Consistently, he receives outstanding to perfect teaching evaluations from both his students and colleagues every semester, reflecting his dedication and effectiveness as an educator. 

"Teaching doesn't end at graduation. Sometimes it crosses oceans, follows languages like Esperanto, and echoes through the same halls where Nobel laureates once taught. To know that my students carry what we built together—that's the real legacy."

San Bernardino – 2026: A Doctoral Cohort in Motion

San Bernardino, 2026—a doctoral learning community bringing together educators and educational leaders with diverse professional experiences. Through dialogue, course readings, research, and reflection, students connected leadership theory with the realities of educational practice.

The cohort illustrates an important principle of adult and doctoral education: learners bring substantial professional knowledge and lived experience to the classroom. These experiences can become important resources for critical reflection, scholarly inquiry, collaborative learning, and professional growth.

Together, the cohort represents the continuing relationship among theory, research, experience, and educational leadership practice.

Long Beach, 2002 – A Classroom That Voted With Its Heart

Reflection – Long Beach, 2002

What a moment that was. Long Beach, 2002—a room filled with minds wide open and hearts eager to learn. I remember walking into that classroom, not knowing that over the next few days, I would witness something rare: a classroom that felt like home.

Their smiles, captured forever in a single frame, remind me that teaching is not just about knowledge—it’s about presence, connection, and the subtle joy of being understood. I stayed in Long Beach for four days that week, invited for an interview at CSULB. But it was this class—and another—that voted with their hearts, telling me without words, “You belong here.”

One student later told me, “You speak like President Clinton.” Perhaps it wasn’t the voice, but the rhythm—the way words tried not just to teach, but to touch.

That photo? It isn’t just a class picture. It’s a chapter. A reminder of what teaching looked like when sincerity filled the room and learning was alive. Beautiful memories, beautifully lived.

Reflection – Florida, 2014

A Room of Rising Voices

Florida, 2014—a classroom alive with brilliance, laughter, and something even rarer: trust. These were my PhD and master’s students, a group whose energy made every lecture feel like a conversation with the future. They didn’t just give me exceptional evaluations—they gave me their stories, their questions, their hope.

I remember writing letters of support late into the night—each one a quiet vow to stand behind their journeys. I still smile thinking about the day I brought seaweed to a pregnant student, just because she mentioned a craving and I wanted her to feel seen.

Among them stood a tall scholar who once showed me his GRE scores—near perfect. He speaks six languages, and he could teach at any university in the world. But in that classroom, we were all learners, and we were all teachers.

This picture? It isn’t just a photo. It’s a moment of mutual respect, warmth, and shared promise. Beautiful people. Beautiful memories.