College of Education
Technology & Engineering Education
Licensure to teach shop, design and applied-engineering courses at the middle and high school level.
About this program
This program licenses students to teach technology and engineering education — the courses formerly called shop class — at the middle and high school level, at a moment when districts statewide are struggling to fill exactly this position.
What you will be able to do
- Plan project-based technology and engineering curricula
- Operate and supervise a school fabrication and design lab safely
- Integrate design-thinking process into secondary instruction
- Complete a full-semester student teaching placement
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| TED 220 | Foundations of Technology Education |
| TED 310 | Design & Fabrication Curriculum |
| TED 340 | Lab Safety & Management |
| TED 460 | Student Teaching |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology |
| ET 210 | Applied Mechanics |
| LAW 210 | School Law |
Where graduates go
- Technology & Engineering Teacher
- STEM Curriculum Coordinator
- Career & Technical Education Director
- Instructional Designer
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $49,100. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 99% licensure placement.
DegreeB.S.
Credits124
Typical length4 years
CollegeCOE
Median starting salary$49,100
Placement99% licensure placement
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.