Master of Education Program - Concentration in Technology Education (Tech Ed)
Concentration Requirements
The Master of Education in Technology Education requires 36 hours of coursework, an action research report and an oral defense of a comprehensive portfolio. The curriculum is structured around a set of core requirements that provide a broad foundation in education, research, and technology. All M. Ed students are required to complete 12 hours of core courses and three hours of Special Program Courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Required Courses | ||
| EDUC 625 | Issues in School, Community, and Family | 3 |
| EDUC 640 | Supervision and Assessment of Teachers and Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 657 | Exceptionality, Diversity, and Differences | 3 |
| TECH 675 | Research and Assessment in Technology Education | 3 |
| These courses are designed to support the student in completing graduation requirements culminating in the program's core values as outcomes. | ||
| Special Program Requirements | ||
| TECH 689 | Research Application | 1 |
| TECH 698 | Capstone | 2 |
| Select one of the following options: | 21 | |
Secondary STEM Education | ||
Elementary STEM Education | ||
Career and Technical Education | ||
AI in Education | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Student must select one of the options to complete the concentration in Technology Education.
Option 1: Secondary STEM Education Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STEM ED 650 | STEM Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
| STEM ED 660 | Design for Engineering | 3 |
| STEM ED 665 | Invention and Innovation | 3 |
| STEM ED 670 | Design, Technology, and Engineering for Elementary | 3 |
| STEM ED 680 | Building Math | 3 |
| STEM ED 682 | Engineering the Future | 3 |
| TECH 688 | Safety and Management in CTE | 3 |
Option 2: Elementary STEM Education Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STEM ED 655 | STEM Curriculum and Methods for Elementary | 3 |
| STEM ED 665 | Invention and Innovation | 3 |
| STEM ED 670 | Design, Technology, and Engineering for Elementary | 3 |
| STEM ED 671 | Inquiry Based Thematic Instruction | 3 |
| STEM ED 680 | Building Math | 3 |
| TECH 688 | Safety and Management in CTE (Elective) | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Engineering the Future | ||
or EDUC 635 | Technology for Learning | |
Option 3: Career and Technical Education Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TECH 651 | Curriculum Development in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| TECH 652 | Instructional Strategies in Training and Occupational Education | 3 |
| TECH 653 | Trends and Issues in Occupational Education | 3 |
| TECH 654 | Administration and Management in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| TECH 688 | Safety and Management in CTE | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Building Math | ||
| Engineering the Future | ||
| Technology for Learning | ||
| Design for Engineering | ||
| Invention and Innovation | ||
Option 4: AI in Education Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TECH 641 | Foundations of AI in Education | 3 |
| TECH 642 | AI for Personalized Learning | 3 |
| TECH 643 | AI-Ready Classrooms: Enhancing Teaching Efficiency and Student AI Literacy | 3 |
| TECH 644 | AI Innovation Lab for Educators | 3 |
| TECH 688 | Safety and Management in CTE | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Secondary instructors take STEM ED 650, Elementary instructors take STEM ED 655 | ||
| STEM Curriculum and Methods | ||
or STEM ED 655 | STEM Curriculum and Methods for Elementary | |
| Invention and Innovation | ||
| Design, Technology, and Engineering for Elementary | ||
Total Core 12 Credits
Total Required 15-21 Credits
Total Electives 0-6 Credits
Total Special Program Requirements 3 Credits
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 36 Credits
Core Values/Learning Outcomes
- Effective use of Instructional Technologies
- Expertise in Research, particularly Action Research
- Expertise in Assessment
- Supervisor/Leader/Coach
- Expertise in Curriculum/Instruction
- Diversity/Global Awareness
The program’s Core Values and National Board of Professional Teaching Standards lay the broad foundation for the overall program design. Specific objectives are then addressed in each course, based on its curriculum. At the course level, the required projects and activities provide a rich and diverse collection of opportunities for assessment of student knowledge and understanding by the professor.