2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog (Updated Spring 2021) 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog (Updated Spring 2021) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technology and Engineering Education, B.S.


Teacher Certification

Technology and Engineering Education (EDTE) is a four-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, which will certify students to teach technology education in the secondary school. Students acquire technical knowledge and skills through creative and problem solving learning experiences related to the designed world. The Technology Education Teacher Certification sequence (based on established state requirements) may be pursued by education majors who also desire certification in Technology Education.

The goal of the Technology and Engineering Education program is to prepare professionals who will qualify for certification to teach technology education at the middle school and high school levels. Emphasis is placed on improving the teaching- learning process and promoting and developing technological literacy, which is the ability to use, manage, understand, and assess technology. Study is focused on technical applications to support classroom and laboratory activities.

Departmental Requirements

A sequence of professional education and liberal studies courses are required to develop leadership and citizenship skills needed for successful teaching. A total of 126 credits are required for graduation. A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in prerequisite courses, major core courses, supportive courses, technical elective courses, and selected general education courses. *Course Requirements other than those listed should be selected in consultation with the advisor or Department Chairperson.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Technology and Engineering Education prepares professionals who will qualify for certification to teach technology education at the middle school and high school levels.

Required Courses


General Education Requirements


All students are expected to complete a common body of academic course work. The General Education Requirements are designed to promote the development of a comprehensive educational base which will effectively support a student’s choice of a major concentration. MATH 099  does not meet the General Education Requirement and does not apply toward graduation requirements.

Curriculum Area I - Arts and Humanities: Credit 9


Students must select one course in two different disciplines; all students must take ENGL 203 .

Discipline A: Arts

Discipline D: Literature

Discipline E: Speech

Curriculum Area II - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Credits 6


Students must have one course in social sciences and one course in behavioral sciences.

Discipline A: Social Sciences

Discipline B: Behavioral Sciences

Curriculum Area IV - Mathematics: Credits 6


Curriculum Area V - English Composition: Credits 9


Curriculum Area VI - Emerging Issues: Credit 1


Total Required for General Education: Credits 42


1Students must pass ENGL 101  and ENGL 102  with grade of “C” or above before taking ENGL 203 .

2Honors students should take honors courses.

Curriculum Guide for Technology and Engineering Education