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College of Technology
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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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