Technology and Design Education - College of Technology

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Program Description

Graduates of the Technology and Design Education major can expect to receive multiple job offers with the Michigan Department of Education K-12 Provisional Certificate that program completers are qualified to receive. Teachers of Technology and Design Education are certified to teach exciting and rewarding technology content in grades K-12. Examples of Technology and Design Education areas of study include: the impacts of current and emerging technologies employed in communication, transportation, power/energy, manufacturing, bio-technology, construction, robotics, green technologies, simulation, and lean systems.

Vocational Endorsement

Students may also qualify for a vocational endorsement (Interim Occupational Certificate). Many vocational education areas are in high demand, and provide increased salary incentives. If interested, please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Phillip L. Cardon via e-mail at cardonp@yahoo.com, or via phone at (734) 487-1161.

Program Requirements

Technology and Design Education Major (36 credits)	Credits
[ ] TEDU 103 Structures & Design in Tech Ed	3
[ ] TEDU 106 Processing Technology	3
[ ] TEDU 114 Information & Control Technology	3
[ ] TEDU 118 Energy & Transportation Technology	3
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[ ] INDT 121 Graphic Communication	3
[ ] MFG 123 Manufacturing Processes & Methods	3
[ ] CNST 201 Construction Systems	3
[ ] ELEC 200 Circuit Analysis	3
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[ ] TEDU 246 Safety in Tech & Voc Ed	2
[ ] TEDU 250 Foundations of Tech & Voc Ed	3
[ ] TEDU 350 Curriculum in Tech & Voc Ed	3 - Prerequisite: TEDU 250, COE Admission
[ ] TEDU 450 Solving Technological Problems	3 - Prerequisites: TEDU 103, 106, 114, 118, 246, 350
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Elective in Technology (Advisor Permission)
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Teaching Minor (15-24 credits)
Select one:
[ ] Bilingual-Bicultural Education Spanish-English	[ ] Health
[ ] Biology	[ ] History
[ ] Chemistry	[ ] Language, Lit, and Writing
[ ] Communication & Theater Arts	[ ] Mathematics
[ ] Computer Science	[ ] Physical Education
[ ] Earth Science	[ ] Physical Ed. For Spec. Ed.
[ ] Economics	[ ] Physics
[ ] French Language	[ ] Political Science
[ ] General Science	[ ] Psychology
[ ] Geography	[ ] Sociology
[ ] German Language	[ ] Spanish Language
	[ ] Vocational Education

Education (33 credits)
Pre-admission phase
[ ] SPGN 251 Education of Exceptional Children	3
[ ] EDPS 322 Human Development & Learning	4
[ ] FETE 201 Field Exp. Co-req with EDPS 322	1 - Co-req: EDPS 322
COE Admitted phases
Phase I
[ ] SOFD 328 Schools in Multicultural Society	3
[ ] EDPS 340 Intro to Assessment & Eval.	3
Phase II
[ ] RDNG 311 Teach Reading in Sec. School	3 - Prerequisite: TEDU 350
[ ] FETE 402 Field Exp. Co-req with RDNG 311	1 - Co-req: RDNG 311
[ ] TEDU 460 Methods of Teaching Tech & Voc Ed	3 - Prerequisite: TEDU 350
Phase III
[ ] EDUC 492 Student Teaching	12



Special Note: All major courses, minor courses, College of Education course requirements and TEDU 460 MUST be completed prior to student teaching.

Project Lead the Way

The Technology and Design Education program and its faculty members are linked with the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) national program curriculum. Eastern Michigan University’s PLTW program provides training for teachers in PLTW-affiliated school districts. Students at certified PLTW high schools may take PLTW course placement tests for university credit. Following are the PLTW courses that may be articulated by successful high school students for credit in the Technology and Design Education program at EMU:

PLTW Course	TEDU Program Equivalent
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)	INDT 121 Graphic Communication
Principles of Engineering (POE)	TEDU 118 Energy & Transportation Technology
Digital Electronics (DE)	ELEC 200 Circuit Analysis
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)	MFG 123 Manufacturing Processes & Methods
Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)	CNST 201 Construction Systems

Admission

The application form for admission to EMU are available at http://www.emich.edu/admissions/

Benefits of Program

Recent studies have shown that there is a critical shortage of teachers in Michigan and throughout the United States in the technology education area. Graduates of the Technology and Design Education major can expect to receive multiple job offers. Starting salaries often are competitive with the private sector. Other benefits include:

Flexible work schedule
Work with youth
TECA Club Opportunities
International Conferences
Robotics Competitions
New and emerging technologies

Student Organizations

While at EMU students are encouraged to join the Technology Education Collegiate Association (TECA) club, an affiliate of the International Technology Education Association (ITEA). Membership in the ITEA and its state affiliate will be essential for future success as a teacher of technology and design education.

Scholarships

There are many University scholarships for which you may apply. These include the Richard & Norma Sarns and the George A. Willoughby Scholarships. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for information at 734-487-0455.

Want to Learn More?

For more information, contact:
      Dr. Phillip L. Cardon
      122 Sill Hall
      Eastern Michigan University
      Ypsilanti, MI 48197
      734-487-1161
      E-mail: cardonp@yahoo.com

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