The Department of Industry & Technology (I&T) offers nationally accredited programs of study leading to an A.T. or B.S. in Industrial Technology, a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, and a B.S. in Education in Technology Education. Minors are offered in Industrial Technology, and Occupational Safety and Environmental Health. Post-baccalaureate technology education teacher certification is also offered.

Students may participate in the activities of the Technology Education Collegiate Association, National Association of Industrial Technology, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society of Safety Engineers, Human Powered Submarine Club and Marauder Graphics Club. An invitation to join Epsilon Pi Tau, the international honor society for professions in technology, may also be extended to department majors who excel.

Qualified department majors pursuing a bachelor’s degree may earn departmental honors by proposing, conducting and defending thesis research. Eligibility for graduation with I & T departmental honors includes having a minimum CGPA of 3.0 overall with 3.35 in the major and a grade of B or higher on an honors thesis. Contact the department chairperson for guidelines and an enrollment application to participate in the department’s honors program.

Industrial Technology (ITEC), A.T., B.S.

The ITEC associate’s degree program prepares technicians with the liberal arts, technological literacy and technical preparation for either direct employment or the seamless continuation in a bachelor’s degree program in industrial technology or occupational safety and environmental health (OSEH). Technical options in the associate of technology program include computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), construction, electronics/control systems, graphic communications, manufacturing, mechanical technology, nanofabrication and occupational safety.

The bachelor of science degree program prepares technologists and technical managers with qualifications in general education, technological literacy, a technical option and management. Technical options are available in CADD, construction, electronics/ control systems, graphic communications, manufacturing, mechanical, nanofabrication and general industrial technology. The National Association of Industrial Technology has accredited this program, except the new options of construction and nano- fabrication.

Supervised technical and management oriented internships in industry are elective in both the A.T. and B.S. programs to enable relevant work experiences and the transition into employment. Managers that represent the technical options serve as an advisory committee for the program. Graduates are commonly employed in design, production, training, sales and service careers in business, industry, education and government.

An ITEC minor complements majors in art, business administration, speech communication, computer science, economics, physics and OSEH. This minor enables specialization in several of the baccalaureate degree technical options.

Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH), B.S.

The OSEH program is designed for persons interested in the safety, industrial hygiene and environmental health professions. OSEH includes general education studies with emphasis on the sciences and core studies in the technical and managerial as- pects of industrial safety and hygiene. An internship is required in industry or in an insurance or government agency. Continuous improvement of the program is guided by an advisory committee of safety professionals. Graduates of this program typically work as safety and health managers, industrial hygienists, loss control consultants, compliance officers and environmental safety specialists. The OSEH minor should be an attribute to majors in biology, business administration, chemistry, industrial technology, political science and nursing. OSEH is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Tech- nology (ABET).

Technology Education (EDTE), B.S.Ed.

The EDTE program is a teacher preparation program for persons seeking Pennsylvania teacher certification in technology educa- tion, K-12.

The three themes of professional education at Millersville are supported and implemented, including engagement in learning com- munities of inquiry and action, a focus on students and demonstration of exemplary professional practices. Professional disposi- tions are developed and assessed in communicating professionally, demonstrating professional growth, demonstrating professional relationships, exhibiting attributes suitable to the profession and displaying responsible and ethical behavior.

EDTE majors are broadly prepared in general education, technology and professional teacher education. Emphasis is on under- standing, applying, managing and assessing design, bio-related, communication, energy and power, transportation and production technologies. Students may specialize in a technical area of their choice and must devote one semester to full-time student teaching in a public school.

An advisory committee of technology education teachers and supervisors assists with providing program relevancy. This program is accredited and nationally recognized as an outstanding technology teacher education program by the International Technology Education Association/Council on Technology Teacher Education.

View the Undergraduate Catalog (PDF) for additional information and course decriptions.

The master of education program in technology education provides opportunities for continued professional growth of technology education teach- ers. Courses are required in educational research, philosophy and psychology. Current theories and practices in technology education are developed regarding its evolution, philosophy, curricula, methodology, facilities, interdisciplinary relationships and impacts. Opportunities are provided for remaining current with recent technological developments and improving technological problem solving expertise. Courses may also be elected to broaden knowledge in related educational areas.

Technology is a strong integrating theme and provides a realistic context for learning. All teachers should consider the interdisciplinary relationships of technology education and the pursuit of graduate courses that improve competence or lead to a master’s degree in technology education.

View the Graduate Catalog (PDF) for additional information.