The Program

The Master of Education in Career and Technology Education (C&TE) program is designed for individuals interested in one of the following two areas.

Training and Development (HRD): The C&TE program is designed to prepare individuals who desire professional qualifications in the field of training and development. Course work is based on the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) competencies for professional practice in human resource development (HRD). Each course of study is prepared based on individual background, interests, and needs. Course work in the College of Technology emphasizes skills in needs analysis, instructional design, instructional strategies, presentation graphics, evaluation, cost benefit analysis, and adult learning and motivation. These are blended with course selections from other University program offerings such as technical communication, industrial psychology, human resource management, education, and organization development. Many courses involve projects in a business or industry setting.

Technology/Technical Education: The C&TE program is designed to prepare individuals who desire to become leaders in the area of technology/technical education. Course work includes curriculum development, evaluation, instructional media, presentation graphics, and research in technology/technical education. The program also allows for technical upgrading related to the subject being taught. An emphasis can also be developed in the area of administration, supervision, or evaluation and research.

Training and development (HRD) and technology/technical education may be pursued as cognate areas for graduate degrees in family and consumer sciences, technical writing, educational administration and supervision with an emphasis in higher education administration, business education, and technology. Students pursuing a Ph.D., specialist, or master's degree in other disciplines can work with their major advisor and an advisor in C&TE to complete a cognate in training and development (HRD) or technology/technical education.

PREREQUISITES FOR GRADUATE WORK:
   
A bachelor's degree in education or a related technical or professional area is required. If the graduate coordinator determines deficiencies in a student's background, additional undergraduate or graduate work will be prescribed.

Contact Information:

C. Wayne Unsell, Dean, College of Technology
Larry Hatch, Chair, Visual Communication & Technology Education
Wilfred Roudebush, Chair, Technology Systems
Donna Trautman, Graduate Coordinator, College of Technology
Room: 206 Technology Building
Phone: 419-372-7613 or Toll Free: 877-832-4723
Email: tecgrad@bgnet.bgsu.edu

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