2008-2009 curriculum
Industrial education (technology education)
Master of education/initial licensure
(Minnesota state licensure in technology education)
Note: The following program requirements apply to students admitted for the 2008-2009 academic year. Program requirements are subject to change. Students should consult a program adviser at the College’s office of Student Services to stay abreast of changes.
Program
The industrial education (technology education) initial licensure program at the University of Minnesota is designed to help you become an accomplished professional educator who can help students succeed in the classroom. The program prepares inquiring, analytical, and reflective professional educators who can teach in the classroom and lead in the schools.
Master of education (M.Ed.)/initial licensure programs are for individuals with bachelor’s degrees who want to become licensed teachers. These graduate-level programs provide rigorous, professional teacher preparation in accordance with Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers (SEPT) and content standards adopted in fall 1998 by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
The program allows individuals with diverse backgrounds—including technology, science, training, and supervision—to apply their experience and education toward teaching licensure. This program is offered by the Department of Work and Human Resource Education (WHRE) in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD).
Industrial education students enter an approximately 15-month program integrating educational theory with classroom practice. In addition to coursework, clinical seminars in the school setting plus an in-depth teaching internship create a strong experience base upon which apply educational principles and methods. Working closely with experienced teachers, students observe firsthand the daily rewards and pressures of their profession.
After successfully completing licensure requirements, students are recommended for state licensure to teach technology education in grades 5-12. After completing an additional three-credit seminar, a three-credit research course, and a field-based project (1-4 cr) for a total of at least 30 approved graduate credits, students are awarded an M.Ed. degree. Students have seven years to complete their degree, beginning with the first course(s) used in the program, and must maintain a 2.80 minimum overall grade point average (GPA).
Timeline
All application materials are due by the following deadlines:
- April 1—to enroll summer session
- July 1—to enroll fall semester
- October 1—to enroll spring semester
A College-wide orientation is held in mid-May for summer or fall enrollment, and in mid-December for spring enrollment.
Admission criteria
Before submitting an application, all applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with the WHRE program faculty to complete a transcript review, and to keep abreast of possible changes to admission requirements and state of Minnesota teaching licensure changes.
Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:
- Knowledge of content area/completion of prerequisite
technical content area coursework—Applicants must have a
fully developed knowledge base of the subject area, as
demonstrated by completion of appropriate content area
courses (see
content area). A
transcript review should be completed by the WHRE program faculty before
applying. These reviews may be done by mail or in person.
Students completing degrees outside of the United States
must arrange for a transcript evaluation (see #3 under the
“Application Materials” heading below).
Applicants may make up any deficiencies in undergraduate work by applying credits earned through the bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in business and industry education. - Cultural and other diversity experience
- Reflective essay
- Grade point average (GPA)—2.80 overall GPA at the time of application. The bachelor’s degree must be completed by the time of matriculation.
Application materials
Applicants are encouraged to check with the WHRE program faculty to keep abreast of possible changes to admission requirements.
All applicants must submit the following items:
- M.Ed./initial licensure application form
- Application processing fee: Make check, money order, or bank draft in the amount of $55 payable to the University of Minnesota. This application fee must be paid each time an application is submitted.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions you have attended or are currently attending,
except the University of Minnesota. Transcripts must be
received from the issuing school in a sealed and stamped
envelope.
Any student with a U.S. bachelor’s degree or a comparable foreign degree from an accredited college or university may apply to CEHD. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary academic study must be submitted.
If you completed coursework at a university outside of the United States, your transcripts must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation center. Request a “course-by-course” evaluation. This process can take 4-6 weeks, so please plan in advance. A suggested provider of this service is Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), P.O. Box 514070, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 (414-289-3400, fax: 414-289-3411). - Résumé highlighting experiences relevant to your teaching field.
- Reflective essay: Discuss how your experiences have influenced your decision to become a teacher. Limited to two double-spaced pages, typed or word-processed, size-12 font.
- Two letters of recommendation addressing your education-related experience, work style, and personal attributes. Sealed or unsealed recommendation letters may be submitted. Letters may be submitted in the application packet (preferred) or sent separately to CEHD Student Services.
Additional application materials are required for the following student groups:
Nonnative English speakers and/or international students
All nonnative English speakers must submit an official score
report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
(Exceptions may be granted for applicants who will have
completed 16 semester or 24 quarter credits within the past 24
months in residence as a full-time student at an accredited
institution of higher learning in the United States before
entering the University of Minnesota.)
Minimum TOEFL score requirements are listed below:
| Internet-based test | 79-80 |
| Computer-based test | 213 |
| Paper-based test | 550 |
Applicants may also be required to demonstrate spoken English proficiency in an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and/or oral interview with faculty or staff. Contact Student Services for more information.
International applicants who will require an I-20 for a student visa must submit a Financial Certification Statement, which will be mailed to you upon admission to the program.
Submission of application materials
- Applicant’s first and last names must appear on all pages of application materials.
- Submit all application materials on white paper (using paper clips, not staples) in a single envelope.
- Keep a copy of all application materials you submit.
- In the lower left-hand corner of the envelope, write the name of the program to which you are applying(e.g., M.Ed./initial licensure: industrial education).
- Submit application packages to:
Student Services
College of Education and Human Development
110 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Notification
All applicants will receive written notification of the admission committee’s final decision. Notification letters are typically mailed within eight to ten weeks after the application deadline. To reserve a space in the program, admitted students must include a nonrefundable $50 confirmation fee with the completed CEHD Intent to Enroll form. This fee offsets the costs of credential file, fingerprinting, and final official transcript processes required for licensure clearance.
The $50 confirmation fee is in addition to the $55 fee paid at the time of application.
Testing
The Minnesota Board of Teaching requires licensure applicants to pass several standardized Praxis Series tests administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). These tests are offered several times a year; students are responsible for registering for and taking Praxis Series tests by the required deadlines. Test information is available from The Praxis Series Information and Registration Bulletin, available at Student Services (612-625-6501) or the ETS Web site.
Students must pass the following tests to be recommended by CEHD for teaching licensure:
- Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST). Students must take this test before starting the licensure program. Official Praxis I test scores must be submitted to Student Services before starting the program.
Additional Praxis tests must be taken before licensure program completion. See more details at Praxis testing.
Curriculum
Students complete foundations, methods, and clinical experience coursework for licensure.
Note: Foundations of education coursework may be completed throughout the program, including summer, fall, or spring terms.
Foundation courses
- CI 5452—Reading in the Content Areas for Initial Licensure Candidates (1 cr)
- EDHD 5001—Learning, Cognition, and Assessment (3 cr)
- EDHD 5003—Development and Individual Differences in Educational Contexts (3 cr)
- EDHD 5005—School and Society (2 cr)
- EDHD 5007—Technology for Teaching and Learning (1.5 cr)
- EDHD 5009—Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society (1 cr)
- PUBH 6003—Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (2 cr)
Note: PUBH-designated course listed above may not be applied toward the M.Ed. degree.
Major courses
- BIE 5365—Curriculum Development in Technology Education (3 cr)
- HRD/WHRE 5661—Instructional Methods in Business and Industry (2 cr)
Teaching internship courses
- WHRE 5696—Teaching Internship: Introduction (1 cr)
- WHRE 5697—Teaching Internship: School and Classroom Settings (2 cr)
- WHRE 5698—Teaching Internship (3-8 cr)
Technical requirements
Students must complete the technical requirements for the degree in one of the following ways:
- Students who have a bachelor’s degree: Complete the 36 technical content course credits listed on the content area page. These credits may be completed before or after admission to the M.Ed./initial licensure program.
- Students who do not have a bachelor’s degree: Complete the bachelor of science degree program in business and industry education.
Consult an industrial education adviser for information about these requirements.
Additional courses for M.Ed.
- BIE 5325—Foundations of Industrial Education (3 cr)
- BIE 5605—Critical Issues in Business and Industry (3 cr)
- HRD/WHRE 5601—Student and Trainee Assessment (2 cr)
- HRD/WHRE 5629—Course Development in Business and Industry (2 cr)
See course descriptions and course schedules.
Preadmission program adviser
Shuji Asai
37 McNeal Hall, St. Paul
612-624-0512
E-mail: asai0003@umn.edu
Core faculty
Theodore Lewis, 612-624-4707
E-mail: lewis007@umn.edu
Revised May 2008