A high-quality curriculum is at the core of every great class.

The driving force behind Career and Technical Education is providing students with the skills to obtain high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill careers. It’s important to empower all students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy. Here at Mississippi State University’s Research and Curriculum Unit, we strive to create academic course content that combines academic rigor with real-world relevance. Our nationally recognized, experienced, and highly qualified team of experts write the CTE curricula utilized by high school programs throughout the state. The curricula provide content for numerous career fields. A major goal is to increase students' interests and abilities. Adding relevance to students' high school experiences motivates them to further explore future career and educational options.