departments & programs academic departments mathematics, science & technology education technology education major in technology education Major in Technology Education
The Technology Education Program provides a technical foundation for a variety of employment opportunities including certification as a teacher of Technology Education as well as non-certification options.
The content of Technology Education is organized around systems such as construction systems--buildings and structures; communication systems--graphic and electronic systems of communication; manufacturing systems--how labor, tools and materials are organized to produce the products required by society; and transportation systems--how people and products are moved from place to place. There is currently a strong demand for Technology Education teachers.
Curriculum Objectives
• Develop technical skills and an understanding of technical processes.
• Develop ability to apply knowledge, skill and creativity to solve technical problems.
• Understand and appreciate the historical evolution of technology.
• Understand and assess the impact of current technological developments and trends.
• Demonstrate ability to teach others about technology.
Internal and External Transfer Requirements
Internal - Students may choose an option: licensure or non-licensure. Transfer students must have a grade point average (GPA) as follows: freshmen, sophomores and first-semester juniors an overall GPA of 2.25. Second-semester juniors must have an overall GPA of 2.3 and seniors must have a 2.5 GPA overall.
External - To transfer to this program, in-state students must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and for out-of-state students the GPA requirement is 2.6 overall.
Registration & Records, Curricula in Technology Education - Certification | Non-Certification
Course Offerings
TED 110, Materials & Processes Technology, 4(2-4)
Basic knowledge and skills needed to process common materials and produce functional
products of woods, metals, plastics, and composite materials. Includes laboratory safety,
use of hand tools, operation of machines, and teaching strategies. Laboratory experiences
in materials testing and construction of multi-material projects. RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 161, Imaging Technology, 4(2-4)
Basic principles of imaging for mass reproduction including relief, gravure, offset
lithography, screen, and electronic printing. Projects in pre-press design and plate
making techniques including digital and conventional photography and understanding of
how visual art and technology principles are combined to communicate effectively.
Students will be responsible for transportation to field trips. RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 207, Introduction to Teaching Technology Education, 3(1-3)
Introduction to teaching technology education programs in middle and secondary
schools. Field experiences and course assignments including three hours each week
assisting classroom teachers in the public schools. Students are responsible for their own
transportation to the field experience sites. RQ: TED EL: TEN, TGC
TED 221, Construction Technology, 3(1-4)
Overview of structures and their construction. Drawings and models completed in a
laboratory environment to simulate construction methods. Prerequisite: TED 110.
RQ: TED, TEN EL: TGC
TED 261, Communication Technology, 3(2-2)
Technological means of communication and their historical, present, and potential
impacts on society, culture, economy, politics, ethics, and the environment. Lab
experiments, audio and video production, and development of learning activities for
middle school and secondary school students. Prerequisite: TED 161 OR GC 410.
RQ: TED, TEN EL: TGC
TED 276, Transportation Technology: Energy, Power and Infrastructures, 3(1-4)
Theoretical and practical aspects of transportation. Topics include energy conversion,
application of power, infrastructures for transmission and control of energy,
transportation systems and industries, and conservation of energy. Activities include
laboratory testing, experiments, development of activities for teaching secondary students
about transportation technology, and use and care of equipment. Prerequisite: TED 110
RQ: TED, TEN EL: TGC
TED 330, Manufacturing Technology, 3(1-4)
Study of manufacturing organization, product design and production system design.
Students will design, operate and evaluate a classroom manufacturing system.
Prerequisites: TED 221 OR TED 276 RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 351, The Art and Craft of Clay, 3(2-2) (Technical Elective)
Contemporary and historical examples of the art and craft of ceramics will be studied.
Experiences in designing ceramic forms and expressing individual ideas through the
medium of clay. RQ: None EL: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 359, Electronics Technology, 3(2-2) (Technical Elective, Internet)
TED 359 is a three semester-hours course with emphasis on direct current, alternating
current, and semiconductors. DC theory, AC theory, measurement, and circuit behavior
are presented. Experimentation with application circuits is included. Prerequisite:
Junior standing. RQ: None EL: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 371, Emerging Issues In Technology, 3(2-2)
Examination of current and projected technology topics which are growing in importance
but are not presently reflected in the Technology Education programs of NC public
schools. Laboratory experiences include development, revision, and field testing of
appropriate learning activities for middle and high school students in the selected topic
areas. Prerequisites: TED 221, 261, and GC 120. RQ: TED, TEN EL: TGC
TED 384, Computer Applications In Industry, 3(1-4)
Computerized control systems used in industry including computers and controllers,
automated machines and robots. Students design and operate automated systems.
Prerequisites: TED 221, OR TED 276 RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 407, Field Work In Technology Education, Variable Credit: 2-6
Supervised off-campus field experience in Technology Education that relates on-the-job
experiences in the field to the technical competencies which are the content of the
curriculum. Variable Credit 2-6 Hours, 50 clock hours of on-the-job work experience
required for each credit (To earn 6 credits students must work 300 clock hours).
Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of Instructor. (This is the Internship for Non
Licensure and GC Concentration students) RQ: TEN, TGC NA: TED
TED 452, Lab Planning In Technology Education, 3(1-4)
Laboratory planning, management, and safety for technology education. Physical
layout, selection, specification, and cost of equipment; the safe operation, repair and
maintenance of power and hand tools; specification of expendable supplies, estimating,
and ordering. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Corequisite: TED 407 OR TED 457
RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 456, Curriculum and Methods In Technology Education, 3(2-2)
Methods of teaching Technology Education. Emphasis on curriculum development,
instructional methods, laboratory instruction, meeting needs of special populations,
and management of student organizations. Prerequisite: Admittance to teacher
education candidacy. RQ: TED NA: TEN, TGC
TED 457, Student Teaching in Technology Education, Variable Credit: 2-8
Skills and techniques involved in teaching technology education through practice in a
public school setting. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Semester.
Corequisites: TED 452 and TED 495.(8 credits required for licensure with undergraduate
degree) RQ: TED NA: TEN, TGC
TED 481, Research & Development in Technology Education, 3(1-4)
Senior design, research, and development experience in technology education. Students
research a problem, ideate potential solutions, select a final solution, construct a
prototype, and complete a final report analyzing the chosen solution. Prerequisites:
TED 330, OR TED 384 RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 490, Special Problems in Technology Education, Var Cr: 1-6 (Tech. Elective)
Supervised, independent investigation in a defined area of interest in Technology
Education. Prerequisites: Junior standing and Permission of Instructor
RQ: None EL: TED, TEN, TGC
TED 495, Senior Seminar in Technology Education, 3(3-0)
An in-depth investigation of a topic or a set of problems and/or issues in Technology
Education. Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of instructor. (Normally only
taken by student teachers, exceptions by permission) RQ: TED EL: TEN or TGC with
special permission only, normally NA)
GC Courses Required in TED, TEN, and TGC:
GC 120 RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
GC 250 RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
GC 410 RQ: TED, TEN, TGC
GC 350 RQ: TGC EL: TED, TEN
GC 420 RQ: TGC EL: TED, TEN
All other GC courses are electives (EL) for any option, but not specifically required.
TGC students must take a minimum of 7 GC and 9 TED courses. TEN students may take
either TED or GC courses to complete the technical portion of their program beyond the
specifically required TED and GC courses.
For more information contact:
Dr. Jim Haynie
Box 7801, NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7801
(919) 515-1748
jim_haynie@ncsu.edu
last update 4/24/08
