Occupational Education Studies Major (OEUJ)

Adam Manley, Program Coordinator

This Bachelor of Science program is designed for those who wish to become a certified teacher in a technical/occupational subject area. The program leads to a state of Michigan Standard Certificate with a CTE endorsement. The program appeals to individuals desiring to teach technical/occupational subjects in comprehensive high schools, trade academies, area career and technical centers.

No minor is required.

Admission Requirements

All education students are coded Pre-Education upon admission to the University. Candidates may apply for advancement to the Occupational Education Studies professional program after meeting the requirements listed below at the time of application:

Completion of 35 credits
Completion of an approved college-level writing course with a grade of “C” or better.
Completion ED 2500 Human Development: Applications in Education or an approved course with a grade of “C” or better;
A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

Program Requirements For Occupational Education Studies

1. Complete a teachable major

A teachable major requires a minimum of 30 hours in a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) approved teachable technical/occupational program of study (CIP Code) completed with any combination of the following: (1) as part of an associate degree, (2) with a combination of community college and WMU courses, (3) with WMU Prior Learning Assessment, or (4) with passing scores on the Michigan Occupational Competency Assessment Center (MOCAC) examination.

2. Complete work experience

A minimum of 4,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience, as defined by the MDE, in the teachable major CIP code are required. Talk with a CEHD advisor or the Program Coordinator about MDE’s current approved work experience options.

3. Complete the following 18 hours of Professional Education Courses with a grade of “C” or better

WFED 3050 - Career and Employability Skills Credits: 3 hours
WFED 3480 - Student Assessment and Management Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5100 - Special Populations in Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5120 - Principles of Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5130 - Teaching Methods in Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours
WFED 5420 - Curriculum Development in Workforce Education and Development Credits: 3 hours

4. Minor

No minor required