Pathway: Teaching and Training
Education & Training Career Cluster
Plan of Study: School Teacher
Career Goal (O*Net Code): Elementary School Teacher (25-2021); Middle School Teacher (25-2022); Vocational
Education Teacher (25-2023); Secondary School Teacher (25-2031); Special Education Teacher (25-2041/25-2043);
Postsecondary teacher (25-1000) and Teacher Assistant (25-9041).
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Admission Requirements
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Suggested High School Courses
Core Academic
Courses*:
Suggested Electives:
Foreign Language
Spanish
Career Path
Courses:
Core Academic
Courses*:
Career Path
Courses:
Suggested Electives:
Business & Computer Skills
Core Academic
Courses*:
Career Path
Courses:
Suggested Electives:
Early Childhood Education
Career Path
Courses:
Teacher Cadet
Secondary to Postsecondary Linkages & Certifications
Postsecondary Credit Options:
PSEO, Dual Credit, College Credit: The Colorado Community Colleges and some four-year institutions will accept
Teacher Cadet for the Introduction to Teaching (EDU 221) course and/or field experience. Dual credit or PSEO may
be available for credit at four-year institutions and community colleges for academic courses.
Industry Recognized Certificate(s) or License(s): Not Applicable
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Group Leader
Early Childhood Director
Entrance Exams/
Requirements
AVS: Pickens Technical College, Delta/Montrose Tech, Emily
Griffith. Community Colleges/ Colleges: Aims,
Arapahoe, Colorado Northwestern, CC of
Aurora, CC of Denver, Front Range, Morgan,
Northeastern Jr., Otero Jr., Pikes Peak, Pueblo,
Red Rocks, Trinidad State Jr. College
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schools
admissions
website
Aims, Colorado Mountain College,
Colorado Northwestern, CC of Aurora,
CC of Denver, Front Range, Northeastern,
Otero, Pikes Peak, Pueblo, Red Rocks,
Trinidad State Junior College, Mesa State
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schools
admissions
website
Bachelor
Degree
Associate of Applied Science,
Early Childhood Education
Colorado Institutions
Early Childhood, Teacher Education –
Elementary, Teacher Education Secondary,
Special Education,
Human Performance & Physical Education,
Physical Education
Fort Lewis College, Adams State College,
CSU, CSU- Pueblo, CU-Colorado Springs,
CU-Denver, UNC, Mesa State College
More options at:
www.collegeincolorado.org
Graduate Degree
Associate
Degree
Certificate
Colorado Postsecondary Programs
Available
Postsecondary Education Opportunities
Suggested Electives:
Core Academic
Courses*:
Teacher Education, Educational Equity &
Cultural Diversity,
Educational Foundations – Policy, Practice,
Educational
Leadership, Special Education, Human
Performance & Physical
Education
CU-Denver, Adams State College, CSU,
CSU-Pueblo, Mesa State College, CU Boulder,
CU-Colorado Springs, UNC
More options at:
www.collegeincolorado.org
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu
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schools
admissions
website
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schools
admissions
website
Cluster Overview: The Education and Training Career Cluster prepares students for
careers in planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related
learning support services.
Extended Learning
Extended Learning Experiences
Curricular Experiences:
Extracurricular Experiences:
In order to teach at the secondary level, students have to
receive a Bachelor’s degree in a specific field, i.e. math,
English, Career & Technical Education. If a student knows
his/her specific area of interest in high school, it would be
helpful if he/she focuses on those classes and related
organizations.
Peer Tutor
Speech & Debate Team
Student Government
Summer-Camp Counselor
Work-Based Learning Experiences:
Internship
Program Accreditation and/or Professional
Association(s):
Before/After School Aide
Campus Service Organizations
National Education Association
PHI DELTA KAPPA International
Discipline Specific Professional Association
Service Learning Experiences:
Community Service Volunteer
Peer Tutoring/Peer Mentoring
Salary Range:
$
After-School Program Supervisor, Assistant Teacher,
Group Worker/Assistant
Bachelor
Degree
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Secondary School Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Coach, Middle
School Teacher, Adult Educator, County Extension Agent, Career &
Technical Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher
Graduate
Degree
Associate
Degree
Certificate
Career Options:
Teacher Assistant, Educational Aide
Postsecondary Teacher, Adult Educator, County Extension Director,
University Instructor/Professor, Secondary Teacher
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address and telephone number of AA/EEO officer
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu