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Technology and Engineering Education: Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Emphasis - BS


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  • For more information about Skilled & Technology Sciences Education Emphasis, see the website.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan for students in the Skilled & Technology Sciences Education Emphasis. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: The highest Math Requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy  Course

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.75 GPA

First Year

 

Total Credits

 

 

 

 

 

Approved Utah Technical Colleges Certificate (900 hour minimum), approved Certificate(s) of Completion, or 30 approved technical credits

30        
Comments:
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3   C+ or higher in  ENGL 1010  or ENGL 2010   Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)  Course 3  
Breadth American Institutions (BAI)   APEC 1600 - Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI)   3   Choose any BUSN 2200 - Professional Communications   3    
Breadth Humanities (BHU)  or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)  Course 3 Choose any BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR)   3    
Emphasis Course (TESY 1030 ) 3   Emphasis Course 3  
Emphasis Course (TESY 1200 ) 3   Quantitative Literacy  Course (QL) 4  
Emphasis Course 2        
Total 17   Total 16  
Comments

 

Comments Eligible for AAS Degree

Apply for Background Check immediately upon admission

 

General Technology: Technology Systems emphasis - AAS

Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Seester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

Breadth Physical Science (BPS)  Course 3   Breadth Humanities (BHU)  or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)  Course 3 Choose Any
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3     SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS)   3    
ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education   3     SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management   3    
 Quantitative Intensive Course (QI)  (Suggest TEE 2300 - Electronic Fundamentals (QI)         
           
           
           
Total 17   Total 17  
Comments

Apply for STEP by October 1 (3.0 GPA required)

Comments

 

Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 Course 3        
 Course 2-3        
           
           
           
           
Total 16   Total 12  
      Upper-division USU Credits 42  
      Total Degree Credits 122  
Comments

Apply for Graduation

Apply for student teaching

Comments

no work or other courses during final student teaching semester

 


A degree in Technology and Engineering Education with an emphasis in Skilled and Technical Sciences Education is designed to prepare students for teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in the Skilled and Technical Sciences content areas at the high school level. Students in this emphasis area complete their degree in three phases. First, students will complete an approved certificate program within the Utah Technical College system to gain content-area expertise in their chosen discipline. Students seeking to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology & Engineering Education should ensure that their chosen technical certificate/coursework aligns with a specific endorsement area. Second, students complete 33 additional credits to earn their Associate of Applied Sciences degree in General Technology, with an emphasis in Technology Systems. Finally, students will prepare to apply and teach technical skills in their chosen discipline in a classroom setting by completing coursework in teaching methods, assessment/evaluation, teaching and learning theory, and classroom/lab management. Students will be exposed to extensive practical classroom experience through in-class role-playing, clinical experience, and student teaching. Students will also be required to complete leadership and professional development activities as part of the degree requirements.

Students choosing this major must be admitted to and complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) administered by the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to complete their degree. For admission to STEP, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0, have earned a grade of C+ or better in ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2010, have earned a grade of C or better in at least three general education breadth courses, and have completed a background check.

Advising: Appointments can be made at caas.usu.edu/advising or by calling (435) 797-2282.

Utah Technical College Certificate:


Approved Utah Technical Colleges Certificate (900 hour minimum), approved Certificate(s) of Completion, or 30 approved technical credits 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   TOTAL CREDITS 30

Foundation Courses:


Choose any Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (3-5 credits)

Leadership and Professional Development Requirements:


Students must complete at least one (1) credit of  while earning their degree. This requirement is intended to engage the student in meaningful, faculty-approved professional development activities.  is repeatable for credit. All Technology & Engineering Education students are welcome to enroll each semester.

STEP Requirements:


For admission to STEP, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0, have earned a grade of C+ or better in  or , have earned a grade of C or better in at least three general education breadth courses, and have completed a background check.

STEP courses must be passed with a grade of C or better, or a P if the course is offered as Pass/Fail only.

Licensure Notification


This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/

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