Technology Education
General Education Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
English Composition | ||
Select one of the following: | 6 | |
College Composition I | ||
College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
or | ||
College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
Speech Communication | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Mathematics | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
College Algebra | ||
Finite Mathematics | ||
Precalculus | ||
Mathematics in Society | ||
Calculus I | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Lab Science | ||
Select two of the following: | 8 | |
Concepts of Biology | ||
General Biology I | ||
General Biology II | ||
General Zoology | ||
Introductory Chemistry | ||
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
General Chemistry I | ||
General Chemistry II | ||
Introduction to Earth Science | ||
The Earth Through Time | ||
Concepts of Physics | ||
Introductory Astronomy | ||
College Physics I | ||
College Physics II | ||
University Physics I | ||
University Physics II | ||
Cognition and Brain Science | ||
Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
Wellness | ||
Select one of the following: | 2 | |
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
Introduction to Stress Management | ||
Computer Science and Literacy | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
Introduction to Programming | ||
Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
Discovering Computing | ||
Humanities | ||
Literacies | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Oral Interpretation | ||
Introduction to Literature | ||
Introduction to Film | ||
Mythology | ||
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
American Literature I | ||
American Literature II | ||
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
1st Year Spanish I | ||
1st Year Spanish II | ||
2nd Year Spanish I | ||
2nd Year Spanish II | ||
Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
Art and Music | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
Introduction to Digital Media | ||
Art History I | ||
Art History II | ||
History of Craft | ||
Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Music Fundamentals | ||
World Music | ||
History of Rock and Roll | ||
Social Science | ||
Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
Human Communication | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Human Geography | ||
United States to 1877 | ||
United States to Present | ||
World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
Environmental History | ||
Native American Studies | ||
American National Government | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Introduction to Anthropology | ||
Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
Two-Dimensional Design | ||
Drawing I | ||
Ceramics I | ||
Photography I | ||
Survey of Geography | ||
Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
Valkyries | ||
Concert Choir | ||
Athletic Band | ||
Concert Band | ||
Planetarium Science | ||
Theatre Practicum | ||
Total Credits | 39 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 22 | |
STEM ED 331 | Innovation and Engineering Design | 3 |
STEM ED 411 | STEM Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
STEM ED 431 | Design for Engineering | 3 |
STEM ED 450 | Engineering the Future Using Computational Thinking | 3 |
TECH 356 | Safety and Management in Technology Education | 3 |
TECH 371 | Technology Systems | 3 |
TECH 478 | Technology, Society, and Sustainability | 3 |
TECH 491 | Senior Portfolio | 1 |
Directed Electives | ||
Select 18 hours from the following: | 18 | |
CTE 431 | History, Philosophy and Practices of Career and Technical Education 1 | 3 |
CTE 434 | Leadership in Career and Technical Student Organizations 1 | 3 |
STEM ED 306 | Inventions and Innovations - Technology Education for Children | 3 |
STEM ED 310 | Design, Technology and Engineering for Children | 3 |
STEM ED 342 | Data Collection and Analysis | 3 |
STEM ED 355 | STEM Curriculum and Methods for Elementary | 3 |
TECH 300 | 3D Modeling and Design | 3 |
TECH 325 | Exploring Technology Through Engineering by Design (EbD) | 3 |
TECH 330 | Exploring Technology Through PLTW | 3 |
TECH 391 | Foundations of Technology | 3 |
TECH 416 | Innovations in Energy and Power Technologies | 3 |
TECH 421 | Computer Science, Programming, and Robotics | 3 |
TECH 456 | Intelligent Machines | 3 |
TECH 394 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
TECH 499 | Special Topics | 3-12 |
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If you are seeking North Dakota Technology Education licensure, CTE 431 History, Philosophy and Practices of Career and Technical Education and CTE 434 Leadership in Career and Technical Student Organizations are required to CTE Certification by the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education in order to be eligible for state funding in a local program. If you are not intending on teaching in North Dakota, you may take any combination of 18 credits to complete your electives. Those seeking a North Dakota license should consider these courses for electives.
Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 40 Hrs
Total Professional Education Sequence 32-33 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs
Professional Education Sequence
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Professional Education Sequence | ||
EDUC 240 | Educating Exceptional Students | 3 |
EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDUC 283 | Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
EDUC 300 | Educational Technology | 2 |
EDUC 351 | Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management | 1 |
EDUC 352 | Culturally Diverse Practicum | 1 |
or EDUC 464 | Practicum in the ELL Classroom | |
EDUC 375 | Teaching Reading in the Content Areas | 2 |
EDUC 400 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
EDUC 450 | Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues | 2 |
EDUC 480 | Student Teaching (Secondary) | 10 |
PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Total Credits | 32 |
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
Plan of Study
First Year | |||||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
CIS 170 or SE 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Art and Music (Gen Ed) | 3 | Gen Ed or Electives Option | |
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ENGL 120 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ||
MATH 104 (Gen Ed) | 3 | PSYC 111 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ||
TECH 161 (Gen Ed ) | 4 | STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective | 3 | ||
STEM ED 331 | 3 | TECH 371 | 3 | ||
16 | 15 | 0 | |||
Second Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COMM 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 | Gen Ed or Electives Option | |
EDUC 240 | 3 | PSYC 250 | 3 | ||
EDUC 250 | 3 | EDUC 283 | 3 | ||
STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective (Rec: TECH 325 - EbD Curriculum) | 3 | STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective (Rec: TECH 330 - PLTW Curriculum) | 3 | ||
STEM ED 431 | 3 | TECH 356 | 3 | ||
15 | 16 | 0 | |||
Third Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed) | 2 | HPER 100 (Gen Ed) | 2 | Gen Ed or Electives Option | |
EDUC 351 | 1 | EDUC 300 | 2 | ||
EDUC 352 | 1 | EDUC 400 | 2 | ||
EDUC 375 | 2 | STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective | 3 | ||
STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective | 3 | STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective (Rec: CTE 434 - If ND Job Seeker) | 3 | ||
STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective (Rec: CTE 431 - If ND Job Seeker) | 3 | STEM ED 450 | 3 | ||
TECH 478 | 3 | ||||
15 | 15 | 0 | |||
Fourth Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
Literacies (Gen Ed) | 3 | EDUC 480 | 10 | ||
Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 | TECH 491 | 1 | ||
EDUC 450 | 2 | ||||
STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective | 3 | ||||
STEM ED or TECH Directed Elective | 3 | ||||
STEM ED 411 | 3 | ||||
17 | 11 | ||||
Total Credits 120 |
Please note: This plan is intended for general information only. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.
Learning Outcomes
- Methodology – Students will develop knowledge necessary for program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment of student learning.
- Content – Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competence in technological literacy
- Application – Students will demonstrate competency in technology education content and apply this knowledge in real world experiences.