CTE Programs of Study
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.
- CTE Course Catalog (updated August 2026)
- CTE Course change log (updated August 2026)
Statewide and Regional Programs of Study
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- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
- Digital Communications
- Printing and Imaging (Regional Program of Study)
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- Accounting and Financial Services
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Sales
- Real Estate
- Retail Management (Regional Program of Study)
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- Family and Community Services
- Health and Wellness
- Cosmetology and Personal Care Services (Regional Program of Study)
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- Fire Science
- Government and Public Administration
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Studies
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- Robotics and Automation Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Welding
- Industrial Maintenance
- Electronics Technology (Regional Program of Study)
- Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (Regional Program of Study
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- Engineering Foundations
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Geospatial Engineering and Land Surveying (Regional Program of Study)
- Drone (Unmanned Vehicle) (Regional Program of Study)
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Additional Resources
- 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 2026)
- Editable Framework PowerPoints
- Spanish Program of Study Framework Documents PDFs (updated docs coming soon)
- Spanish Program of Study Framework Documents PowerPoints-Editable (updated docs coming soon)
- 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)