Collection Development Guidelines

Vocational Education

 

Liaison

Deborah Schaeffer

Program Description

Vocational Education is a program within the Department of Technology, although its primary focus is on teaching and education.  The Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocational Education is designed for the vocational and occupational instructors with professional teaching experience.  Many of the classes focus on teaching in the community college.  Students may be granted university credit based on their occupational or teaching experience.

The Master’s of Arts degree in Industrial and Technical Studies has been designed to increase the effectiveness primarily of industrial arts teachers.  The three areas of specialization are teaching, technology, and supervision.  The program aims to develop leadership skills for both the teacher and the business and industry professional.

Vocation Education also participates in the Single Subject credential in Industrial Arts and in the Designated Subject Credential that focuses on Vocational Education. 

Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
 
Vocational Education Advanced Basic
Career Education     Advanced Basic
Industrial Education              Advanced Basic
Cooperative Education Advanced Basic

Primary LC Classes

LC 1041-1049; T 61-173

Chronological Coverage

Both contemporary and historical materials are collected.

Geographical Coverage

Emphasis is placed on the United States. 

Other Resources

Students and faculty use to some extent the Federal Depository Library Program and the California Depository System.

Other materials selected for education also support the program.    

* Return to Subject List