M.Ed. in Technology Education (Professional Licensure)

Back To GCE Button

Degree Overview

The Master’s of Education in Technology Education Program leads to professional licensure (5-12) in the field of technology/engineering education.  

This program is currently undergoing program revisions to meet new licensure requirements established by the Department of Education. 

This is a 39-credit program designed to fill the requirements for professional licensure as a technology/engineering education 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 assess 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

Requirements and Curriculum

Program Prerequisite

  • Initial Licensure or Professional Certification

Graduate Pedagogy Courses

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 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 15 S.H.

Clinical Experience 

ITEC 9500 Internship 6 S.H.

Professional Electives 

Choose from any industrial technology courses 9 S.H.
Subtotal 15 S.H.

Total for Degree

39 S.H.


HOW TO APPLY

Apply online

WHAT NEXT?

Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, gceadmissions@fitchburgstate.edu

Attend an Info Session Button
Find Your Advisor Button