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College
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Career
& Technology Education (M.Ed.) |
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| General
Information |
Rooted in one of the most
respected Master of Education Degree Programs
at the University, the C&TE program focuses
on development of leadership potential, creating
new career paths, or enhancing existing employment
opportunities. It prepares individuals to take
a leadership role in teaching and training settings
and is also preparation for career advancement
in the fields of: Technical College Teaching,
Technology Education, and Training and Development
Systems (HRD).
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| Audience |
Candidates for the program
are among the most diverse group of scholars
at BGSU. They come from all parts of the United
States and several foreign nations and span
a difference of three decades in age. Some are
teachers; others are skilled in production techniques.
Some manage systems; others manage people. The
program includes men and women, part-time and
full-time students, residents and commuters.
Their career experiences represent, but are
not limited to the following areas: Business,
Military, Education, Government, Agriculture,
Industry and Health. You may view actual job
titles from our C&TE graduates by clicking
on the following link:
Employment outlook.
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| Areas
of Specialization |
Training and Development
Professional (HRD)
This area of concentration is designed for individuals
interested in acquiring professional qualifications
in the field of training and development. Course
work follows 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 the
students' background, interests and needs. Courses
in the College of Technology emphasizes skills
in needs analysis, instructional design, instructional
strategies, presentation graphics, evaluation,
cost benefits analysis, adult learning, and
motivation. These are blended with course selection
from other BGSU program offerings such as technical
communication, industrial psychology, human
resource management, education, and organizational
development. Many courses involve projects in
a business or industry setting.
Technology
/ Technical Education Professional
This area of concentration is designed for 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 the field. The program also
allows for technical upgrading related to the
subject being taught.
Within
each area of concentration it is possible to
develop an emphasis in one or more of the following:
Master Teacher / Trainer, Researcher / Evaluator,
Curriculum Developer, and Administrator / Supervisor.
Other
Options
Coursework also can be structured to include
a concentration in any related discipline within
the University. Most common areas are: Technical
Communication, Higher Education Administration,
Business Education, Family and Consumer Science,
and Management.
Candidates
who desire a technical emphasis may select from
among: Construction, Design, Electronics, Manufacturing,
and Visual Communication.
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| Program's
Requirements |
To
earn a Master of Education degree in Career
and Technology Education, students must complete
a minimum of 33 semester hours of study in Plan
I (Thesis) or 36 semester hours in Plan II (Major
Research Project or Comprehensive Examination).
Students must also maintain at least a 3.0 grade
point average. The course work is composed of
three phases: (1) the program core, (2) the
concentration phase, and (3) the synthesis phase.
Check the
program's flowchart.
1. Program
Core (12 semester
hours)
The core courses provide a foundation for the
program. Included are courses in principles
an theories, data analysis and decision making,
research techniques, and an integrative seminar.
With the exception of the seminar, the core
courses are taken relatively early in the program.
The seminar is taken toward the end of the program
with the objective of integrate an synthesize
the experience.
2. Concentration
Phase (Plan I: min. 15 sem. hours.
Plan II: min. 18 sem. hours)
This phase is designed to build specific competencies
related to one of the two areas of concentration
mentioned earlier. A desirable pattern for the
concentration might be to have 15 hours within
the College of Technology and a support cognate
of 9 hours from another program in the University.
For technical college teachers, a supporting
cognate can be designed to increase technical
knowledge and competencies in specific technology
programs within the College.
3. Synthesis
Phase (6 semester hours)
During this final phase there are two major
alternative available: Plan I, which
involves the completion of a thesis, and Plan
II, which involves the completion of a formal
examination or of a directed major project.
The
Tentative
Degree Program (TDP) is
a written agreement, between the graduate student
and the University, that the program embarked
upon meets the requirements of the degree. All
courses that will be taken to meet the degree
requirements are listed on the TDP and determined
by the student and major advisor. The TDP is
initiated by the student at the completion of
12 credit hours of study and must be filed with
the Graduate College before the completion of
15 hours. The TDP becomes the student's academic
plan and the basis for scheduling courses each
term in cooperation with the major advisor.
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| Coursework
Requirements and Options |
Graduate Courses
Please access graduate courses online at http://webapps.bgsu.edu/courses/search.php.
Graduate courses offered by the Department of
Technology Systems use the prefixes: C&TE,
TE,, TECH, and VCT.
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| The
Student Point of View |
"The Career and Technology
Education program provides individual attention
from faculty and staff that creates a true mentoring
experience for us as students. This attention
has only furthered my education and given me
greater direction as I choose a career path."
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Christian Rogers, C&TE
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"The C&TE program has
helped prepare me for a wide variety of career
possibilities. The continuous support of the
faculty and staff helped me through the thesis
process. I enjoyed working with my peers in
classes and other activities. There was a sense
of community within the program that was supportive
and provided needed encouragement."
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Audrey Meyer, C&TE
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| Contact
Information |
Director of Graduate
Studies
Office Phone: (419) 372-7613
Toll Free: 1-877-832-4723
Fax: (419) 372-7570
e-mail: tecgrad@bgnet.bgsu.edu
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