As educators, we must be prepared to meet the challenge of providing students with an understanding of technology and its role in our culture. The quality of its graduates is recognized worldwide. Its course work in educational theory and practice as well as its technical opportunities have served as a platform for professional growth for hundreds of graduates who teach or hold other professional positions. In fact, many College of Technology, Engineering and Management faculty are graduates of the program. Course work provides an opportunity to associate with faculty members who are renowned leaders in technology education and experts in their technical content areas.
Students list flexibility as the number one selling point of the program.
This is especially important since the program draws students from a variety of backgrounds to prepare them for multiple career choices. Three categories of students are generally served by this graduate program. In this case, the program would be a continuation of their undergraduate degree with updates in both technology and teaching strategies, while adding a leadership dimension. Persons with degrees in other academic areas who would like to develop skills in technology and would like to be certified to teach technology education. Candidates will complete professional and technical requirements along with the 30 credits required for the master's degree.