Dr. Chris Zirkle

Associate Professor
Ph.D., Ohio State University
M.S. & Ed.S., Wright State University
M.A., Ball State University
B.S., Central State University

Dr Zirkle is associate professor of Workforce Development and Education. His research work is primarily within the broad discipline of career and technical education (CTE), and more specifically focused on teacher education/preparation and the utilization of distance education methodologies in CTE. His recent work includes a national study of the certification/licensure requirements for traditional/alternative pathways for CTE teachers in the United States, and studies on the barriers to the utilization of distance education in CTE teacher education programs. Zirkle.6@osu.edu