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

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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

About This Degree

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.

For more information about Skilled & Technology Sciences Education Emphasis, see the website.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor. Advising appointments can be made at caas.usu.edu/advising or by calling (435) 797-2282.
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The highest Math Requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy Course.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission 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

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 (9-11 credits):

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
Choose any Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (3-5 credits)

Business Core Requirements (6 credits):

BUSN 2200 - Professional Communications 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR) 3 credit(s)

Emphasis Courses (12 credits):

A minimum of 12 emphasis credits must be completed from the following courses:

BUSN 2390 - Organizational Behavior (HR) 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2590 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 2 credit(s)
CMST 1020 - Public Speaking (BHU) 3 credit(s)
CMST 1330 - Introduction to Global Communication (BSS) 3 credit(s)
TEE 1010 - Graphic Communication Technologies 3 credit(s)
TEE 1040 - Construction and Estimating 3 credit(s)
TEE 2030 - Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems 3 credit(s)
TEE 2220 - Civil Engineering and Architecture 3 credit(s)
TESY 1020 - Energy, Power, Transportation Systems Control Technology 3 credit(s)
TESY 1030 - Material Processing Systems 3 credit(s)
TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s)

Technology & Engineering Education Required Core Courses (4 credits):

TEE 1000 - Orientation to Technology and Engineering Education 1 credit(s)
TEE 3440 - Science, Technology, and Modern Society (DSC) 3 credit(s)

Leadership and Professional Development Requirements (1 credit):

Students must complete at least one (1) credit of TEE 2000 - Seminar in Leadership and Professional Development while earning their degree. This requirement is intended to engage the student in meaningful, faculty-approved professional development activities. TEE 2000 is repeatable for credit. All Technology & Engineering Education students are welcome to enroll each semester.

TEE 2000 - Seminar in Leadership and Professional Development 1 credit(s)

STEP Requirements (38 credits):

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.

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

ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
TEE 3200 - Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education I 3 credit(s)
TEE 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
TEE 4210 - Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning in Career and Technical Education 3 credit(s)
OR
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
TEE 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
TEE 4400 - Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education II 3 credit(s)
TEE 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
TEE 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)

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/

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 122

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