An online bachelor’s degree in vocational and trade may prepare students for a career in vocational and technical education. In this four-year program, students may learn how to teach in their area of expertise, develop a curriculum, and assess student abilities. Popular areas of concentration may include allied health, technology, and business and marketing.

Upon graduation, students may either seek entry-level employment or pursue a vocational and trade graduate degree. Baccalaureate-level graduates may gain employment in healthcare facilities, vocational schools, and business offices.

Program Overview

• Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED
• Program Length: Four years to complete
• Post-Grad Options: Entry-Level Employment or Master’s / Doctoral Program
• Projected Employment Growth: 2% (2010-2020)*

Program Concentrations

A vocational and trade bachelor’s degree program may consist of general education requirements and core coursework specific to the student’s chosen area of concentration. Students may take courses such as assessment standards and evaluation, teaching methods for vocational technical education, and fundamentals of vocational technical education. Possible areas of concentration for a baccalaureate degree in vocational and trade may include the following:

• Vocational Education
• Allied Health
• Family and Consumer Science
• Technology
• Agriculture Science
• Business and Marketing
• Trade and Industry

Career Options

Baccalaureate-level graduates may gain employment in automotive technology, vocational education, computer science, business, and healthcare. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in career and technical education are projected to increase by 2% from 2010-2020.*

Possible careers include:

• Vocational Technical Instructor
• Business Manager
• Cooperative Education Coordinator
• Culinary Arts Instructor
• Automotive Technology Instructor

Continuing Education

Students who successfully complete a vocational and trade baccalaureate degree may wish to continue their education by enrolling in a graduate degree program. A vocational and trade graduate degree may prepare students to teach vocations at community colleges and at corporate training centers.

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook