Technology Education

General Description

The Technology Education program is a teacher training program for individuals seeking Pennsylvania State Certification in Technology Education, K-12.

The three themes of professional education at MU are supported and implemented, including engagement in learning communities of inquiry and action, a focus on students, and demonstration of exemplary professional practices.

EDTE majors are broadly prepared in general education, technology and professional teacher education. Emphasis is on understanding, 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 nationally recognized by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) on Technology Teacher Education and the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). You can select one of the four links below to read about each of the four program offerings in Technology Education. Don't forget to check out our other fine program offerings.

Undergraduate

The undergraduate level Technology Education Teacher preparation program is designed for students coming right out of high school, or students who have been out in the work-a-day world. The undergraduate degree is a traditional four year degree, with one semester being devoted to a professional experience in a local K-12 setting.

Graduate

The master of education program in technology education provides opportunities for continued professional growth of technology education teachers. Courses are required in educational research, philosophy and psychology.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification

The Department of Industry and Technology offers a certification program for individuals seeking to become technology education teachers, but do not need to complete a second four-year degree. People with existing undergraduate degrees may elect to seek certification on either a graduate or undergraduate level.