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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Engineering and Technology Education, BS


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(124 credits)

Technology Education Emphasis


The Technology Education emphasis is designed to prepare students for teaching in junior and senior high schools. Students should follow he suggested semester schedule presented below, completing all courses listed. Consult with an advisor when choosing elective courses. All students in this program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and gain admission to teacher education, in order to student teach and to receive secondary education licensure (Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services).

The Department of Engineering and Technology Education is partnered with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and provides pre-service training for students to become qualified to teach selected PLTW courses. PLTW is a national program that has developed a curriculum introducing students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. Students opting to become qualified to teach selected PLTW courses must include MATH 1100  in their program of study, as well as an additional science course with a laboratory experience.

The suggested semester schedule is as follows:


Freshman Year (32 credits)


Sophomore Year (31 credits)


Junior Year (33 credits)


Note:

Students should apply to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) during August of their Junior Year.

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Note:

Prior to Student Teaching, the Praxis Content Exam must be passed.

Senior Year (28 credits)


Fall Semester (16 credits)

Note:


State licensure requires a minimum of two years of approved vocational experience. Successful completion of a trade competency examination is accepted in lieu of vocational experience.

Note:


1 The INST 4015  requirement has been waived. However, INST 4500  is recommended.

2 This course is included in the Secondary Education Licensure Requirements. Prior to enrolling in this course, students must be admitted to the STEP.

3 Students must maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA for admission to the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, for student teaching, and to receive secondary education licensure.

4 PHYS 2220  fulfills the University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement. SCED 3210  fulfills the University Studies Depth Social Sciences (DSS) requirement.

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