MEd—Technology Education
Graduate Program Chair
Wayne Whitfield, PhD
Graduate Committee
Robert Kokernak, PhD
Edward Martens, PhD
Program Objectives
The Master's of Education in Technology Education Program leads to professional licensure (P-9) (5-12) in the field of technology education.
Program Description
The master's in technology education is a 39-credit program designed to fill the requirements for certification as a technology teacher and to meet the needs of the practicing teacher with prior preparation and experience. In addition, the program aims to:
- Demonstrate the application of a wide range of knowledge in the area of technology education, including the technologies of manufacturing, communications, construction, power, energy and transportation
- Prepare teachers to design, implement, and evaluate the most contemporary teaching strategies and approaches in technology/engineering education
- Enable teachers to acquire skills in developing and working with tools, machines and materials
- Explore relationships among technology/engineering education, career awareness, math, science and other fields of knowledge
- Implement unique problem-oriented strategies for diverse and exceptional student populations
Admissions Standards and Criteria
To apply for enrollment in the Master of Education in Technology Education Program, a student must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admissions section as well as:
- An official transcript of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (A liberal arts or science undergraduate major is required for those seeking full certification)
- A copy of initial licensure or standard certification
- For more information regarding licensure requirements for teacher preparation programs, contact the Educator Licensure Office at (978) 665-3239 or visit the Web site at www.fsc.edu/edcert.
Program Requirements
The 39-credit program includes:
- Nine credits of graduate pedagogy
- Fifteen credits of technology knowledge and field applications
- Nine credits of professional electives
- Six credits of clinical experience
Program of Study
Graduate Pedagogy
ITEC 8000 Advanced Methods of Teaching at the Secondary Level 3 S.H.
EDUC 8300 Research in Education 3 S.H.
ITEC 8900 Curriculum Development for Technology Education 3 S.H.
Subtotal of Graduate Pedagogy 9 S.H.
Competence and Field Applications
(in the following cluster areas)
ITEC 8400 Communications in Technology Education 3 S.H.
ITEC 8500 Power and Energy in Technology Education 3 S.H.
ITEC 8600 Manufacturing in Technology Education 3 S.H.
ITEC 8700 Construction in Technology Education 3 S.H.
ITEC 8800 Transportation in Technology Education 3 S.H.
Subtotal of Competence and Field Applications 15 S.H.
Clinical Experience
ITEC 9500 Internship 6 S.H.
Professional Electives
Choose from any industrial technology courses. 9 S.H.
Total for Degree 39 S.H.
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