Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Studies (BSCTS)
is designed to prepare individuals with practical, marketable
skills to successfully enter new careers or advance in their
current fields.
As a 100% online degree completion program, Career and Technical
Studies is designed specifically for working adults, so you can
take classes while still balancing all of life’s other
responsibilities. This program also gives you the opportunity to
earn college credit after an assessment of your work experience,
so you can apply your real-life skills to your studies and earn
your degree faster.
What can I do with a Career and Technical Studies
degree?
After completing the program, most students continue to work in
their current field. However, a bachelor’s degree is valuable no
matter what subject you study, especially a versatile major like
Career and Technical Studies. As California faces a shortage of
almost a million college-educated workers by 2025, having a
degree will open many doors for career opportunities and
advancement.
Information Sessions
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“The flexibility of the classes allowed me to continue to work
and learn skills that were applicable to my job. I was able to
apply content I learned in class and the mentorship from
instructors directly to my career and my life.” – Jon Wedding,
Career and Technical Studies graduate
Benefits
This degree program provides students with:
- The flexibility of online courses
- The ability to utilize previous work experience for academic
credit
- Enhancement of job training skills
- Pay scale mobility and professional status
- The opportunity to teach and train others about their life’s
work
- A stepping stone to a graduate program
- Experienced faculty
- Further career possibilities
Audience
The BSCTS program provides training for learners who want to
explore opportunities in a new industry or move forward in their
current field. This program is ideal for:
- trainers and facilitators in public or private industry
- human resource recruiters and placement personnel
- mediators or labor relations specialists
- school-to-work coordinators
- small business owners and entrepreneurs
- frontline managers, supervisors and lead staff
Structure
The program requires that students have three years of
full-time, paid work experience in a career
technical/educational/business field.
This program does not include a credential.
Advising and Student Services
As a returning adult student, it can be challenging to navigate
your way through the CSU system. Our program staff is here to
make your journey as smooth and simple as possible. Academic
advising and student support are critical to success in the
Career and Technical Studies program. Our program staff are
committed to making success possible for each student.
The BSCTS program offers personalized academic advising to guide
students as they complete their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento
State. It is important to stay current with your academic
advising sessions. We recommend scheduling an appointment once
per semester. Career and Technical Studies staff also communicate
frequently with other university departments such as Admissions &
Records, to provide you with the most up-to-date
information.
