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Three distinct graduate degree programs are offered in the Department of Technology. The links in each title will take you to the program checksheet for that degree program, and lists of approved electives for each concentration. Dual-listed courses are taught concurrently with senior-level courses on the same topic.

Master of Arts in Technology Education

Secondary School Teaching

Designed for individuals who are currently teaching at the K-12 level. Focuses on advancing teaching skills, and prepares teachers to pursue National Board Certification.

Approved Electives for Secondary School Teaching Concentration  
Course Title Listing
5619 Curriculum Development in Career and Technology Education dual
5629 Organization and Management of Career and Technology Education dual
5639 Career and Technical Student Organizations dual
5660 Instructional Strategies for Career and Technology Education dual
5309 Computer Networking grad only
5409 Technical Presentations grad only
5509 Technical Competency Development (Communications or Transportation) grad only
5900 School-based internship (required if not currently teaching) grad only

Community College Teaching

Focuses on the adult learner, and prepares individuals to teach technical subjects at the 2-year college level or to go on for a doctoral degree.

Approved Electives for Community College Teaching Concentration  
Course Title Listing
5619 Curriculum Development in Career and Technology Education dual
5629 Organization and Management of Career and Technology Education dual
5660 Instructional Strategies for Career and Technology Education dual
5309 Computer Networking grad only
5409 Technical Presentations grad only
5509 Technical Competency Development grad only
5900 Internship grad only
  Other technical or professional education electives approved by committee  

Master of Arts in Industrial Technology

Appropriate Technology

Focuses on energy issues, including renewable energy and energy efficiency. The program is widely recognized for the contributions made by faculty and students in the arena of energy studies and sustainable applications of technology.

Appropriate Technology  
Course Title Listing
5638 Contemporary Problems in Appropriate Technology dual
5605 Sustainable Resource Management dual
5607 Wind and Hydro Power Technology dual
5531 Computer Modeling of Renewable Energy dual
5604 Sustainable Transportation dual
5608 Photovoltaic System Design dual
5618 Sustainable Building Design and Construction dual
5628 Solar Thermal Energy Technology dual
5309 Computer Networking grad only
5409 Technical Presentations grad only
5509 Technical Competency Development grad only
5900 Internship grad only

Building Science

Focuses on developing construction management expertise, and is also recognized for its emphasis on energy efficient building design, construction, and testing, as well as use of alternative building materials.

Building Science  
Course Title Listing
5708 Building Science dual
5718 Construction Management dual
5618 Sustainable Building Design and Construction dual
5721 Commercial Building Design dual
5309 Computer Networking grad only
5409 Technical Presentations grad only
5509 Technical Competency Development grad only
5900 Internship grad only

Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology

Develops advanced knowledge of the printing industry, with an emphasis on new media and new developments within the printing industry, including advancements in computer imaging technologies.

Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology  
Course Title Listing
5512 Advanced Electronic Imaging dual
5591 Advanced Offset Printing Methods dual
5566 Advanced Flexographic Printing Methods dual
5558 Digital Printing dual
5309 Computer Networking grad only
5409 Technical Presentations grad only
5550 Color Reproduction grad only
5509 Technical Competency Development grad only
5900 Internship grad only

Technical Communications

Focuses on developing computer hardware and network design and troubleshooting expertise

Technical Communications  
Course Title Listing
Special topic Digital Imaging and Animation dual
Special topic Web Development for Graphic Comm. dual
Special topic Advanced Web: Animation for Web dual
5522 Advanced 3-D Imaging and Animation dual
5309 Computer Networking grad only
5409 Technical Presentations grad only
5509 Technical Competency Development grad only
5900 Internship grad only

Master of Arts in Industrial Technology - Thesis Option

Recommended for students who wish to pursue in-depth research on a selected topic, or who plan to pursue a doctoral degree.

 

 


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