STEM Education and Leadership
The Technology Education program prepares graduates to advance as technology education teachers in the public secondary schools.
The Technology Education sequence is not a teacher certification program. Certified teachers pursue the degree for professional development. Non-certified students also may pursue the master's in conjunction with other courses required for teacher certification.
STEM Education and Leadership Course Offerings
- TEC 310: STEM Education Foundations — summer
- TEC 423: STEM Education Learning Theories — summer
- TEC 424: STEM Education Integrated Curriculum — fall
- TEC 425: STEM Education Leadership — spring
To learn more about each course, the prerequisites, and any additional degree requirements, review the Graduate Catalog.
- Core Classes
- Degree Options
- Learning Outcomes
Core Classes
All Department of Technology master's students must take these classes:
- TEC 445: Statistics in Applied Science and Technology — fall, spring
- TEC 497: Introduction to Research Methodology — fall, spring
Degree Options
Thesis
A total of 30 hours is required to complete the degree, including a thesis (for 6 credit hours). After completing the required 5 courses, a student choosing the thesis option will need to complete an additional 9 hours of elective courses.
Culminating Comprehensive Exam, Project(s), Paper(s)
A total of 33 hours is required to complete the culminating comprehensive option. After completing the required courses, a student choosing this option will need to complete an additional 9 hours of electives, and 9 hours in a secondary area of concentration of conceptually connected coursework.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of their Master of Science, students will be able to:
- Approach problems and challenges in a systematic way.
- Understand trends, issues, and developments in area of specialization.
- Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.
- Effectively use current techniques and technologies of specialization.
- Function as a leader in their field.
- Understand, evaluate, and apply appropriate research.
Advance Your Career
Are you looking for professional development but can't commit to a full master's degree program? Apply to our STEM Education and Leadership graduate certificate program