UW-Stout's Philosophy on Technology Education
The mission of technology education is to provide technological literacy for all students, exploratory and self assessment opportunities, a basis for continued life-long learning and school-to-school/work transition. Technological literacy means that all students regardless of gender, ability or learning style be prepared to be participating citizens of a democratic, highly interdependent and technological world. Exploration and self assessment means hands-on, minds-on experiences with technology to help students identify personal interests and opportunities in life, including future education and work. Finally, school-to-work transition means readiness for continued education, including work-related education. Technology education is more than preparation for trade and technical careers; it also provides a basis for collegiate programs in areas such as technology, architecture, and engineering
UW-Stout's Philosophy on Technology Teacher Education
The preparation of teachers is an important and complex process that is sometimes underestimated, especially in technology education. This is, in part, due to a misunderstanding of the role that technology education teachers perform in schools; their role is far more complex than being a teacher with a trade background. Our program requires teachers to be well prepared in not only content and delivery but also in dealing with the wide variety of student differences and in communicating the mission of technology education. In short, it is designed to prepare teachers with a balance of general, professional, and technical education through a delivery method that is flexible and accommodating to the many needs of our students.
Specifics about the MSTE program
Who can apply to the program?
This program is designed for individuals with undergraduate preparation in industrial arts, industrial education, technology education and related fields. However, it is also open to others interested in entering the technology education field. To be admitted with full status to this program, the applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in industrial arts education or technology education (or equivalent) from an accredited college and have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75. This assumes preparation and certification (or eligibility for certification) for teaching industrial arts or technology education. A deficiency in these admission requirements (such as an undergraduate degree in another field) does not preclude admission, but it may require completion of additional undergraduate work and/or increase the amount of graduate credit required to earn the degree.
How do I apply?
The application process requires officially applying to the graduate school at UW- Stout. These application materials are available online, or you may request a graduate bulletin and application to be sent to you by calling 715/232-2211.
Special Situations
Potential applicants with the following concerns are encouraged to contact the program director at msite@uwstout.edu.
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If you have an undergraduate degree in a field other than technology education, and want to be certified in technology education.
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If you are certified to teach in an area other than technology education.
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If you just aren't sure where you situation puts you in reference to the program.