CTE Programs of Study

Refreshed Programs of Study

NEW: Refreshed programs of study will be implemented beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. 

Perkins V is federal legislation requiring states that receive federal CTE funds to align CTE programs of study to high-wage, in-demand, and high-skill occupations. The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development and recent refresh of programs of study, which include coherent course sequences, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning opportunities to ensure students are prepared for high-wage, in-demand, and high-skill careers in Texas. 

Statewide and Regional Framework Documents

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications
• Animal Science
• Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
• Environmental and Natural Resources
• Food Science and Technology
• Plant Science

Architecture and Construction

• Architectural Drafting and Design
• Carpentry
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Electrical
• HVAC and Sheet Metal
• Masonry
• Plumbing and Pipefitting

Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications

• Graphic Design and Interactive Media
• Digital Communications
• Printing and Imaging (Regional Program of Study)

Business, Marketing, and Finance

• Accounting and Financial Services
• Business Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing and Sales
• Real Estate NEW
• Retail Management (Regional Program of Study)

Education and Training

• Early Learning
• Teaching and Training

Energy

• Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
• Refining and Chemical Processes
• Renewable Energy

Health Science

• Exercise Science, Wellness and Restoration (Medical Therapy & Exercise Science & Wellness Combined)
• Health Informatics
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services (Healthcare Diagnostics & Healthcare Therapeutic, and courses from Medical Therapy combined)
• Nursing Science
• Biomedical Science

Hospitality and Tourism

• Culinary Arts
• Lodging and Resort Management
• Travel, Tourism and Attractions

Human Services

• Family and Community Services
• Health and Wellness
• Cosmetology and Personal Care Services (Regional Program of Study)

Information Technology

• Information Technology Support and Services
• Networking Systems
• Web Development
• Cybersecurity
• Programming and Software Development

Law and Public Service

• Fire Science (previously Emergency Services)
• Government and Public Administration
• Law Enforcement
• Legal Studies

Manufacturing

• Robotics and Automation Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Welding
• Industrial Maintenance (from Regional to Statewide)
• Electronics Technology (Regional Program of Study)
• Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (Regional Program of Study

  Engineering NEW

• Engineering Foundations
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering NEW
• Electrical Engineering NEW
• Civil Engineering NEW
• Geospatial Engineering and Land Surveying (Regional Program of Study)
• Drone (Unmanned Vehicle) (Regional Program of Study)

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

• Automotive and Collision Repair
• Aviation Maintenance
• Diesel and Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Commercial Drivers
• Distribution, Logistics, and Warehousing
• Aviation (Pilots) (from Regional to Statewide)
• Maritime (Regional Program of Study)

Additional Resources

Resources that support implementation of refreshed programs of study beginning in the 2024-2025 school year can be viewed by following the links below: 

• Approved Regional Programs of Study
• LWDA Labor Market Information and Resources
• PEIMS Calculations-Tech Tips TSDS (texasstudentdatasystems.org)
• Program of Study FAQ
• Program of Study Tip Sheet
• Programs of Study Change Crosswalk (updated July 2024)
• Editable Framework PowerPoints
• Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN):  TXVSN courses provide LEAs with options to expand student opportunities beyond local offerings.  LEAs can use the TXVSN courses to maximize their CTE teaching staff and to fill gaps in their master schedule to provide different pathways to meet student's interests and needs.  Please see the TXVSN CTE Flyer for available course offerings aligned with different CTE programs of study.
• Technical Assistance Reports for Industry-Based Certifications and Programs of Study Alignment (available in the CTER application in TEAL)  

CTE Programs of Study Mapping Application

In 2021, TEA's Career and Technical Education (CTE) team began developing a platform to map out programs of study across the state. The 2021 release is self-reported 2019-2020.  A new set of layers are available that reflect the 2020-2021 concentrators and completers for programs of study across the state.  Please read the instructions tab in the application for additional instructions and methodology.  For more information, please email: CTE@tea.texas.gov.

• Click here to access the CTE Mapping Application (updated for 2022)

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