The Status of CTE Administrative Leadership Requirements and Programs: An Ongoing Examination

In this study, we examined the requirements for career and technical education administrators across all 50 states. The decline in the number of states that require a specific career-technical administration certification/licensure to oversee secondary career and technical education (CTE) programs has continued for decades. Most states have moved towards a general administrative certification/licensure requirement. Utilizing the Internet, e-mail exchanges, and telephone calls, we collected data regarding CTE administration requirements and colleges/universities offering coursework from all 50 states. Eight states require a CTE administrative credential, and 19 universities offer CTE administration credentialing. These findings are discussed in light of their implications.