B.S. Degree with a Major in Technology and Industrial Arts, with Technology Education Certification, Grades 5-12

The Technology Education degree leads to certification for teaching grades 5-12. This program is designed to give the student a broad background in production, communications and power/energy, combined with studies in both historical and contemporary trends in the educational profession. Students completing this program may pursue careers in education: public, private, industrial training, or administration.

Requirements for the Major

A major in Technology Education is achieved by the completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:

Required Core Courses

TEC 110, 111, 118, 130, 140, 180, 213, 218, 250, 265, 275, and 392 (noncredit; two terms required)

Required Capstone Course

TEC 489

Required Distribution Courses

Two courses chosen from the following: TEC 330, 340, 352, 382, 455, 460, 470, or Short Term courses approved by the Department.

Required Collateral Courses

MAT 105 or 115 (or waived). In addition, one of the following courses: ART 110, BUS 240, 315, 363, 364, CHM 101, CHM 131 or 134, CSC 125, ECO 101 or 102, or PHY 217

Required Education Studies Courses

EDS 150, 228, 349, 355 (or approved alternative experience), 479, 480, 481, and 482

Exploring the Major

Students with interests such as education, engineering, architecture, or other special areas relating to technology should consult with a member of the Department. Also see Teacher Education Program below.

Admission to the Major

No additional or special curricular requirements are needed for admission to the Technology and Industrial Arts program. See the Requirements for all Students Seeking Certification under Education Studies for that program’s admission requirements, including the minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within nine terms)

It is highly preferred that students considering this major take TEC 110 and 111 in the first and sophomore years. Also see Teacher Education Program sequencing recommendations below.

Admission to and Completion of the Teacher Education Program

Students will begin their teacher certification program with EDS 150, which may be taken as early as the second term of the first year. Those students past their first year (including transfers) will be given priority for registration in EDS 150. Prior to the first day of the EDS 150 class, students must have completed a state criminal records clearance, which takes 6-8 weeks to be processed. Students will learn about this procedure during pre-registration. While taking EDS 150, students will be assigned an Education Adviser. TEC 218, EDS 228, EDS 349 and EDS 355 (or approved alternative experience) must be completed prior to the seventh term. EDS 479 and 480, together with a school practicum of 3-4 hours daily, must be taken in the eighth term. Up to two additional course credits may be taken in the eighth term. Only EDS 481 (1 credit) and 482 (3 credits) may be taken in the ninth term. Throughout their preparation, students seeking teacher certification are expected to seek out rich and substantive experiences with students of the ages they plan to teach beyond those associated with EDS courses. Throughout their preparation, students seeking teacher certification are expected to participate in rich and substantive experiences with students of the age they intend to teach. Such activities include, but are not limited to, service work, summer camps, tutoring, Berea Buddies, after school programs, etc. Completion of teacher certification requires nine terms. For further information about the Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching, and Recommendation for Certification, see Requirements for all Students Seeking Certification.

Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major

In addition to completing specified course requirements, each student must satisfy departmental standards for written and oral communication.

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