Career and Technical Education (BS) - Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education

Undergraduate Program

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Ignite minds. Strengthen communities.

App State’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Career and Technical Education - Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education develops professional career and technical educators like yourself who foster the development of students by preparing them for a high-performance workforce that is in constant transition.

In this program, which is the only one of its kind in North Carolina, you will gain the skills you need to to organize content, create a positive learning environment, exercise appropriate teaching methods and continue to reflect and develop professionally.

Applied learning is a big part of what our future teachers do at App State. All of our teacher education degrees have classroom experience built into them, equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you ready to enter the classroom prepared to enlighten, educate and inspire. Our teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

In addition to being available at the Boone and Hickory campuses, App State’s CTE degree is offered fully online. Learn more

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A National Leader in Teacher Education

App State is the nation’s No. 1 school for National Board Certified Teachers. Learn more

A ‘Best College’ for 2025

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and Southeast for 2025.

Top 3 in innovation, undergraduate teaching

U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top three school for innovation and the high quality of its undergraduate instruction for eight consecutive years.

A ‘Best College’ for value

App State’s quality, affordability and student outcomes place it among the nation’s 2024 best schools for value, according to Money.com.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Elevate Your Education

Courses

- Students pursuing this major explore Principles of Accounting, Personal Money Management, Computer Design Applications for Business and Educational Professionals and more.
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Minors

A minor is not required.

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Transferring Credits

Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.

General Education

With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.

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Accelerated Master’s

You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.

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Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.

Careers

High School Teacher
Community College Instructor
Adult Educators in Community Agencies
Private School Teacher
Educator in Business or Industry
Career Center Instructor

Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Alumnus Profile: Brett Green ’12
Alumnus Brett Green considers his career in education as an opportunity to impact students’ lives for the better.
Student Profile: Olivia Watson ’18
Olivia Watson has combined her passion for teaching and marketing to study Career and Technical Education.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Herb Brown

“Because of the huge range of courses they might teach and the changing nature of these topics, instructors will never get bored in this career path.”
– Dr. Herb Brown, professor in Appalachian’s career and technical education (CTE) degree program
Faculty Profile: Dr. Tempestt Adams

“I am interested in how we train and support future and in-service teachers and how we can rethink our approach to schooling … I am motivated to help students across K–12 be exposed to these possibilities so they can make more informed college, career and entrepreneurial decisions.”
– Dr. Tempestt Adams, assistant professor in Appalachian’s career and technical education (CTE) degree program

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Fund Your Education

Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to help fund your App State education. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.