Career & Technical Education
Step 1: Review Coursework and Descriptions
Click to learn more about additional information regarding Arizona Department of Education requirements for CTE.
Step 2: Get Admitted to Maricopa Community Colleges (Choose Enhance Job Skills)
Applicants must complete the Maricopa Community Colleges application. Under the section "primary reason for attending this college," choose:
- "Take a class, not pursuing a degree/certification"
- Then select "Enhance Job Skills"
Step 3: Review Coursework & Descriptions
| ADE Professional Knowledge Area | Rio Salado College Course Alignment | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Design or Methodology | EDU272* - Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Instructional design, and lesson planning to include modifications and accommodations, assessing, monitoring and reporting progress | EDU278* - Educational Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| Principles & Philosophy of Career and technical education | CTE200 – Career and Technical Education: Principles, Philosophy and Student Organizations | 3 |
| Developmental (age) appropriate instructional delivery, facilitation, and methodologies | CTE210 – Career and Technical Education: Teaching Methods and Curriculum | 3 |
| Instructional technology | ||
| Teaching students with exceptionalities. | ||
| The learning environment to include classroom management. |
CTE220 – Career and Technical Education: Classroom Management and Lab Safety | 4 |
| Professional responsibilities and ethical conduct. |
Step 4: Apply for enrollment
NOTE: Tuition costs vary. Tuition rates are established by the Maricopa County Community College District’s Governing Board. Refer to the tuition rates listed on the Rio Salado website for specific details related to differing tuition costs for residency rates and lower division(100/200 level)/upper division (300/400 level) coursework. Tuition is subject to change.
To register or for more information on our Career and Technical Education courses, contact Rio Salado Student Enrollment Services at 480-517-8580 or academic.advisement@riosalado.edu.