Bachelor in Vocational Education

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
A Degree for the Working Adult

This course of study is specifically intended for persons who currently teach or train others in the workplace, who design and teach competency workshops or seminars, who teach vocational or continuing education courses, or who teach skills-based subjects to adults. The following represent the range of professionals who have benefited from this program of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

• Law Enforcement Officers
  
• Fire Department Instructors
  
• Human Resources Program Managers and Trainers
  
• Health Occupation Instructors
  
• Adult Education/Community College Instructors
  
• Vocational Educators
  
• School to Work Special Education Teacher Aides
  
• Military Trainers
  
• Job Training Instructors

Note: If you have been working in any of these fields for at least 7 years, have assisted others with obtaining or maintaining employment skills and have earned 56 transferable units of coursework, you may qualify for this unique and selective program. Further this program can award a qualified participant up to 40 units of academic credit for their professional and teaching experience.

WELCOME

Thank you for your interest in the Bachelors in Vocational Education (BVE) degree program. The Bachelors in Vocational Education Degree is a unique program offered by the California State University (CSU) System. You should find the information in this pamphlet helpful, but please contact the BVE program advisor for further information or answers to specific questions.

PROGRAM HISTORY

The Bachelors in Vocational Education degree program was introduced by California State Senator Swan in 1946 in an effort to assist Vocational Teachers in attaining their bachelors degree without having to attend a full time academic program. The degree program awards upper division academic credit to qualified candidates for their professional and teaching experience. This degree is unique in the California State System as it is the only degree that will award credit for these life experiences. Besides the traditional Vocational Educator, the eligibility criteria for admittance into the program has been expanded to include Public Safety Personnel, Rehabilitation Service Providers, Military Instructors and Special Education Personnel involved in school to work transition. The degree is available at the San Diego State University Campus and is offered through the College of Extended Studies. This is a different format than the traditional semester, but it allows the university to present the coursework that is most accessible to the working adult student. This degree is recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and qualified candidates who hold the BVE degree have been accepted to Graduate programs.

ADVISORS

Steve Barnes, the Academic Coordinator for the program, will assist you with the university application process, coursework schedule, development of degree plan and advise you on general questions of status and official program. He is also available if you have questions regarding your career goals and options.

SDSU Program Address:

Kehaulani Galeai
3590 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, California 92108
619-594-0139
Email: kehau@interwork.sdus.edu

BACHELORS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION DEGREE

Minimal Qualifications for the degree program.

1. Seven years of occupational experience.

2. Approximately 1500 hours of teaching or training in an area that assists adults in obtaining or maintaining employment. (i.e. School to Work Transition, In-Service-Training, Military Instructor, Vocational Educator, Rehabilitation Practitioner, Public Service Academies).

3. An Associates Degree or 56 transferable units to the CSU system.

NOTE: Please submit all documents to the SDSU BVE Advisor
for review and determination of specific selection/eligibility criteria.

Description of Core Coursework

ARP 380
Principles of Adult and Vocational Education (3 units) Principles, practice, scope, and functions of vocational education.

ARP 381
Developing Adult and Vocational Education (3 units) Needs assessment, task analysis, formulation of objectives, lesson plans, instructional techniques and evaluation in adult vocational settings.

ARP 382
Directed Teaching (2-4 units) Systematic observation, participation, and teaching under supervision in an occupational subject matter field.

ARP 565
Psychological Foundations of Adult and Vocational Education (3 units)Learning processes of adult and vocational education in relationship to theories of learning and methods of teaching.

ARP 499
Special Study (3 units) Individual study in vocational and adult education. Course assists students with preparation and submission of Swan Bill Application and Career Exploration.

ARP 499
Special Study (3 units ) Selected problems in the use of media and educational technologies in the presentation of coursework.

CHECKLIST FOR BACHELOR STUDENTS

1. Admission to the University and Program

   1. Submit resume and student copy academic transcripts to program advisor for review and determination of selection eligibility.

   2. Submit a completed official San Diego State University Undergraduate Application to the University. (See catalog or advisor for submission dates and deadlines). You must matriculate to the university to graduate.

   3. Submit official copies of transcripts to the University.

   4. Submit copy of application and student copies of transcripts to program advisor.

2. Graduation Competency Examinations

   1. The California State University System requires demonstration of competency through examination in the following areas: Writing, Mathematics, California Government, and US Constitution. These competency requirements must be met to earn your degree.

   2. Your BVE Advisor will assist you with satisfying these requirements. This will be part of your degree plan.

3. Graduation: The University commencement ceremony is at the end of each Spring semester.

   1. You must apply for graduation during the semester you anticipate completing all of your degree requirements. Reference General Catalog for application deadlines.