Minor in Trades and Industry Certification
Develop the instructional, leadership and workforce training skills needed to teach and lead in technical, industrial and career-focused environments.
- Minor
- Huntsville
- Face to Face
21 Credit Hours
Transform Technical Expertise into Effective Teaching and Training
The Trades and Industry Certification Minor at Sam Houston State University prepares students to share their technical knowledge through teaching, training and workforce development. Designed for students interested in career and technical education, the program focuses on the skills needed to train future professionals in schools, industry settings and workforce development programs.
What Will I Study?
Students complete coursework in instructional materials development, occupational human relations, teaching methods, curriculum development and laboratory management. The program culminates in a supervised internship experience that provides practical teaching and workforce training experience.
Who Should Add This Minor?
This minor is ideal for students interested in career and technical education, workforce development, corporate training, or instructional leadership. It is especially valuable for students who want to combine technical expertise with teaching and mentorship opportunities in educational or industry settings.
Pair this Minor with a Major
The Trades and Industry Certification Minor helps students develop the leadership and instructional skills needed to train the next generation of skilled professionals. This minor can be paired with many majors like:
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