About the Program

The purpose of this Master’s degree at EMU is to help teachers and workforce trainers acquire specific knowledge about the applications and consequences of technology in career education and training. Insights and leadership skills will be acquired concerning the effects of technology on work, employees and organizations.

Objectives
The goals of this Master’s degree program are to:
1. promote understanding of technology as it affects careers and work;
2. provide knowledge of current theory and research relevant to pertinent fields of specialization;
3. demonstrate and model basic competence in applied research;
4. deepen understanding of teaching and training;
5. provide applications of curriculum and program development principles in school and/or workplace programs.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:
1. Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.75; applicants not meeting the 2.75 cumulative GPA requirement may be admitted conditionally, based on the strength of letters of support and scores on the GRE;
2. A GRE score that is not more than five years old;
3. An undergraduate major or minor in business, marketing, technology or vocational education and hold a valid teaching certificate in any of those fields or have work experience in a workforce development position; applicants without certification may be admitted in cases where the content of this program is deemed appropriate for their professional development;
4. International students must meet above requirements and the Graduate School requirements on the TOEFL. Admission may occur in any semester. See the Admissions Web site for minimum scores.

About the Curriculum