B.S.Ed. in Technology & Engineering Education: Concentration in Engineering Design Education
Technology & Engineering Education: Concentration in Engineering Design Education (K-12), 4-year Degree Requirements
The optional concentration in engineering design education (ENGD) for Technology & Engineering Education (TECE) majors meets all of the same requirements of the Technology & Engineering Education major, including broad preparation in all technology & engineering content areas. However, this concentration would ensure that students are being challenged to take more advanced (or more appropriate) courses that best fit an engineering design-focused curriculum, including specific math and science courses and a narrower set of engineering-focused technical electives from which to choose. The concentration could be completed in the same time frame as the regular TECE program if the student enters Millersville University with a math placement testing equivalent to MATH 101. For students who do not meet this pre-requisite, the engineering design option would require an additional MATH 101 course.
Whereas those who do not choose this concentration have more flexibility in their math, science, and technical electives, this concentration includes a recommended sequence of math, science, and technical electives that would best prepare future Technology & Engineering Educators for engineering-focused curricula, including science, technology, engineering, & math (STEM) type programs. Students who have high school experience with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) type programs might find this concentration particularly suitable. All students in the major (including those who do not choose this concentration) will be well prepared in Technology and Engineering Education. However, choosing this concentration would help the graduate stand out from his/her peers as someone who is particularly interested in teaching engineering-type courses.
All of the requirements are identical with the following exceptions as shown in the table below:
| TECE Major (no concentration) |
TECE Major(with Engineering Design Education concentration) |
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| Math | Any two general education approved math courses | MATH 130: Statistics and MATH 150: Calculus or higher (see note below) |
| Science | Any two general education approved science courses (including one lab) | PHYS 131: Physics I and PHYS 132: Physics II (see note below) |
| AENG Technical Electives |
Choice of 30 different courses to fulfill electives requirement (no options in Occupational Safety & Environmental Health OSEH) | Choice of 16 different courses to fulfill electives requirement, including up to one of two Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH) courses. |
NOTE: Students may need to take an additional prerequisite of MATH 101 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher (or math placement/testing before registration) in order to enroll im MATH 151. In addition, the Physics courses also require MATH 101 or a math placement score sufficient for students to enroll in MATH courses above 110.
Dr. Sharon Brusic is the coordinator for the undergraduate Technology & Engineering Education Programs. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Dr. Brusic at Sharon.Brusic@Millersville.edu.
Department Requirements: 48 credits
The required AEST courses for the Technology & Engineering Education degree are listed below and you can read their descriptions in the Undergraduate Catalog. The AEST information starts on page 78.
Bachelor's Degree: Technology & Engineering Education
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| AENG 110: Communication and Information Systems | |
| AENG 120: Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems | |
| AENG 130: Production Materials and Processes | |
| AENG 140: Bio-Related Technologies | |
| AENG 222: Transportation & Automation | |
| AENG 241: Drafting Communications | |
| Choose one: AENG 251: Print Media Systems or AENG 252 Web Publishing & Interactive Media | |
| AENG 261: Electronic Systems | |
| Choose one: AENG 271: Processing Nonmetallic Materials or AENG 281 Processing Metallic Materials | |
| AENG 327: Engineering Structures | |
| AENG 344: Product Design | |
| AENG 346: Architectural Drawing and Design | |
| AENG 435: Manufacturing Enterprise | |
| AENG XXX: Technology lab elective * | |
| AENG XXX: Technology lab elective * | |
| AENG XXX: Technology lab elective * |
*Acceptable technology lab electives: AENG 262, 325, 326, 332, 342, 345, 357, 364, 382, 446, 448, 466, 467, 498; OSEH 320, 323. Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for the course names and descriptions.
General Education: 48 credits (minimum)
All students seeking a bachelor's degree from Millersville University must successfully complete the general education requirements. The general education requirements are designed to help make you into a well-rounded professional.
Bachelor's Degree: Technology & Engineering Education
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| Required Related: MATH | |
| MATH 130: Statistics | |
| MATH 151: Calculus for Management, Life | |
| Required Related: SCIENCE | |
| PHYS 131: Physics I | |
| PHYS 132: Physics II | |
| Required Related: ENGLISH LITERATURE | |
| ENGL XXX: Choose one course from: ENGL 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 238H, 239H, 333, 334, 338, 401, 418 | |
| General Education: HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS | |
| XXXX XXX: Fulfilled by Required Related English Literature course | |
| Select two more courses for the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirements with your advisor. (Art, Communications/Theater, English, Foreign Language/Humanities, Music, Philosophy) | |
| General Education: SCIENCE & MATH | |
| XXXX XXX: Fulfilled by Required Related Math course | |
| XXXX XXX: Fulfilled by Required Related Science course | |
| XXXX XXX: Fulfilled by Required Related Science Course | |
| General Education: SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| Select three courses for the Social Sciences general education requirements with your advisor. (African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Administration, Geography, History, International Studies, OSEH 120, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work/Gerontology, Women's Studies) | |
| General Education: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | |
| ENGL 110: English Composition | |
| MATH XXX: Fulfilled by Required Related Math course | |
| WELL 175: Wellness | |
| Perspectives (P) Course (AENG 301, 302, 303, or 304 recommended) | |
| UNIV 103: First Year Inquiry (Learning by Doing) | |
| General Education: ADVANCED WRITING COURSE (AW) | |
| ENGL XXX: Select from ENGL 312: Technical Writing or ENGL 316: Business Writing | |
Professional Requirements: 33 credits
The required Educational Foundation courses for the Technology & Engineering Education degree are listed below and you can read their descriptions in the Undergraduate Catalog. The Educational Foundations information starts on page 137. All courses on the following list are three credit courses unless otherwise noted.
Bachelor's Degree: Technology & Engineering Education
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| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education | |
| EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | |
| EDTE 291: Foundations of Technology & Engineering Education | |
| EDTE 391: Curriculum and Instruction in Technology & Engineering Education (Admission to APS Required) | |
| EDSE 340: Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms (Admission to APS Required) | |
| SPED 346: Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings (Admission to APS Required) | |
| EDTE 496: Innovation and Design Methodologies (2 credits) | |
| EDTE 461: Student Teaching (9 credits) (Admission to APS Required) | |
| EDTE 491: Seminar in Technology & Engineering Education (1 credit) (Admission to APS Required) | |
| EDSE 471: Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom |
Advanced Professional Studies (APS) Requirements:
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established requirements for certification to teach in Pennsylvania. To prepare you to meet these requirements, Millersville University has developed criteria for admission to and retention in APS courses. APS standing is conditional upon meeting and maintaining requirements throughout the degree program. APS status is not permanent; it can be revoked. The Field Services office maintains information about APS on their Web site at https://www.millersville.edu/fieldservices. Select the "APS Admission Criteria" link under the Helpful Documents heading. You will also find information on TB testing requirements and clearances.
Click here to view a typical 4-year program of study. This is being provided as a reference only. You will work with your advisor to determine the best possible plan for your studies.
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Technology & Engineering Education Coordinator
Dr. Sharon Brusic is the program coordinator for the undergraduate Technology & Engineering Education programs. Please email Dr. Brusic if you have any questions about the Technology & Engineering Education programs, or if you would like more information. Her email address is: Sharon.Brusic@millersville.edu
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Experience And Success
Jana Zinn Bonds (Class of 2008)
Jana says, “It is never a dull moment with middle school students and it is a joy to see the excitement they get from discovering the world of technology and engineering.” Jana teaches 6th-8th grade Technology & Engineering at Emory H. Markle Intermediate in the South Western School District. Her curriculum covers a broad range of topics including materials processing, energy conservation, robotics, engineering design, manufacturing, and digital media. Jana stays active by serving as a Technology Student Association (TSA) advisor and her school won the Program of Excellence award in 2011-2012.
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Download The Info
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NPR Examines Tech Ed.
NPR's Sarah Alvarez takes a look at a Michigan school district that has taken it's technology education curriculum to the next level.
"Classes like wood shop or auto shop used to be called vocational classes. They were known as an academic dumping ground for students who weren't succeeding in a regular classroom. But a lot has changed. In the rural mid-Michigan school district of Stockton, classes now offer a pathway to college, and a way to gain skills to pay tuition."
Read or listen to Ms. Alvarez's report by visiting the NPR Web site at by clicking this link.
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Top 3 Reasons to Choose Technology & Engineering Education
- Job prospects for Technology & Engineering Education teachers are exceptional, with more positions offered than there are graduates to fill them.
- Teachers make a difference. A good Technology & Engineering Education teacher can positively influence thousands of students in a lifetime.
- Technology & Engineering Education teachers work in a creative and dynamic learning environment with opportunities to solve problems, build solutions, and inspire others.