Graduate Level: Technology Education
Degree earned: Master of Education

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. 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.

Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree and be certified to teach. Individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and seek admission may wish to satisfy technology education teacher certification requirements. Selected graduate courses may be credited toward both certification and the master’s degree in technology education. See the department chairperson for further information.

Teachers who are not certified in technology education and are interested in integrating technology into their curriculum may seek probationary admission to the master’s program in technology education. These teachers will be considered for regular admission upon the completion of the following undergraduate laboratory courses: ITEC 110: Communications Systems; ITEC 120: Energy, Power and Transportation Systems; and ITEC 130: Production Materials and Processes. It should be noted that this process will not enable teacher certification in technology education.

Admission to the M.Ed. program in technology education is granted after a favorable review of application materials. A minimum undergraduate cumulative average of 2.75 and Miller Analogies Test score of 383 or Graduate Record Examination average score of 450 for the verbal, and quantitative components and a 3.5 for the analytical writing component of the test are required. Probationary admission may be granted at the discretion of the department.

Professional Core (9 s.h.)

See the M.Ed. Professional Core section for requirements.

Technology Education Core (9 s.h.)

• EDTE 600 Teaching Technology Across Disciplines (3)
• EDTE 601 Planning Technology Education Programs (3)
• EDTE 602 Technology: Impacts and Assessment (3)

Technology Education Research (6 s.h.)

• EDTE 646 Writing the Professional Paper (3)
• Research Options
  • Thesis Option: minimum of 30 s.h., including EDTE 699 Thesis (3)
  • Applied Research: minimum of 36 s.h., including EDTE 698 Research and Development in.Technical Areas (3)

Technology Education and Related Area Elective

Courses must be given prior approval by the graduate program coordinator to complete degree credit requirements.