Program Description
The Master of Science (M.S.) program with a concentration in Engineering and Technology Education is a 36-credit-hour, thesis-based, on-campus program with an emphasis on research and leadership in Engineering and Technology Education. Students in this program will expand their knowledge and understanding of Technology and Engineering Education through their study of the research literature and practical applications, culminating in their thesis research projects.
What can graduates do with a master’s in Engineering and Technology Education?
Graduates of the Engineering and Technology Education concentration become STEM and CTE coordinators, instructional coaches, master teachers, and go on to leadership positions in educational institutions and organizations. Many of our MS graduates go on to PhD and other doctoral programs.
Admission Requirements
- 3.0 Undergraduate GPA
- Strong writing and analytic skills
- Desire to conduct research
- Ideally, have already completed 24 credit hours within a discipline related to technology, engineering, or design at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Three recommendations from people who know your academic record and potential for graduate study
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
- Curriculum vitae or resume. Include your education, positions held, internships, volunteer efforts, publications, prior research, and relevant skill sets
- Statement of interest (one to two pages) describing your career experiences, future personal goals and how a degree in the desired discipline will affect your career goals. Applicants should discuss their research interests and how that will add to the scholarship within our program.
Course of Study
The course of study can be found in the university catalog.
Faculty
The primary faculty associated with the Engineering and Technology Education concentration are:
Tuition and Fees
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