The department offers work for the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees with a major in industrial education and technology, and minor work for students taking major work in other departments. Within the industrial education and technology major, a student may emphasize technology education, industrial technology, technical education, training and development or safety. Prerequisite to major graduate work is preparation equivalent to the completion of the undergraduate curriculum in industrial technology at Iowa State University and adequate proof that the student ranks above average in scholastic ability. Graduates have a broad understanding of industrial technologies and are able to communicate effectively with colleagues, industry leaders, career and technology educators, and the general public in both formal and informal settings. They are prepared to carry out research, communicate research results, prepare grant proposals and address complex problems facing manufacturing, safety and health, and training professionals in industry and education.
Graduates are committed to life-long learning and the pursuit of excellence in their chosen field.
The department stipulates no foreign language requirement for either the master of science or doctor of philosophy degree. Students not electing the thesis option at the master's degree level will be required to complete a minimum of 3 credits of a creative component project.