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Career & Technical Education: Business

Prepare to teach business, marketing and computer-related subjects in grades 5–12. Combine a broad business education with teaching methods, classroom experience and student teaching on the path to Illinois licensure.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 79 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, School
Career & Technical Education: Business students at EIU

Why Study Career & Technical Education: Business at EIU?

  • Prepare for Illinois licensure to teach business, marketing and computer education in grades 5–12
  • Build knowledge across accounting, management, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship
  • Develop technology skills in business software, analytics programming and networking
  • Learn in small classes where faculty can provide personal guidance and career support
  • Gain classroom experience through field placements and a full semester of student teaching
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"It is a small university, close to my hometown. Growing up in a small town and small high school, I wanted to attend a university that felt similar."
Zachary Butler
Career and Techinical Education- Business | Class of 2026
Zachary Butler, Career and Techinical Education- Business at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Use business software, analytics tools and networking concepts in applied coursework
  • Create lessons that connect business concepts with students’ career goals
  • Observe and teach in authentic middle and high school settings
  • Practice supporting diverse learners through dedicated coursework and field experience
  • Complete a full semester of supervised student teaching
Hands-On Experience, Career & Technical Education: Business students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Career & Technical Education: Business is designed for students who enjoy business, technology and helping others prepare for their futures. You will build knowledge in accounting, economics, management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, business law, analytics and networking while learning how to teach those subjects effectively.

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$54,548
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Gail Turner
Instructor, CTE Coordinator (TLF)
glturner@eiu.edu
2144 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5728
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Stephen Lucas
Executive Director, Educator Preparation
selucas@eiu.edu
1417 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5728
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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