Career & Technical Studies (CTS)

The Bachelor Degree in CTS is designed primarily for those interested in or currently teaching in a C&T environment. It provides an opportunity to earn substantial credit for the degree on the basis of previous work and teaching experience. Most of the courses required for the BA in CTS can be completed on the Palm Desert Campus.

Program Benefits

• Classes offered at Palm Desert Campus
• Optional on-line and traditional classes
• Earn a Designated Subjects California Teaching Credential in two quarters as you complete your BCTS
• Accelerated completion
• Bachelor's Degree in six quarters with general education courses completed
• Eligible for Financial Aid

Program Requirements

• Students must have five years full-time, paid occupational work experience
• Occupational work experience credit evaluation completed in ECTS 335 and ECTS 435

Transfer Units

• Transfer in undergraduate work, 90 quarter or 60 semester units
• No expiration date on course work

This Bachelor’s Degree in Career & Technical Studies has replaced the former Bachelor of Vocational Education (BVE) Degee. For specific information please e-mail program coordinator Ms. Donna Shea.

At the Palm Desert Campus, contact Alice Pedersen or call (760) 341-2883 ext. 78109 or (909) 537-8109.

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This new Bachelor’s Degree in Career & Technical Studies is designed specifically for community college tranfers. For specific information please e-mail program coordinator Dr. Joe Scarcella.