What you will study
As you learn to teach engineering and technology, expect to apply the in-class instruction
you receive in an actual middle school classroom
Your experience will begin on our Warrensburg campus, where our faculty, who are former
middle school and junior high teachers, will share proven strategies for teaching
engineering and technology in middle schools. You鈥檒l learn to develop curriculum and
manage a classroom. You鈥檒l also learn to engage your students as you become an education
professional.
Coursework specific to engineering and technology
Prepare to teach your content area with extensive credit hours from 无码专区鈥檚 School of
Technology in addition to a Methods of Teaching ETTE course. These classes will prepare
you to teach topics such as construction, drafting, material processing and pre-engineering,
among others. You can expect to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree
from 无码专区 and also hold nationally certified pre-engineering program certifications.
Excellence in Engineering and Technology Education
- 无码专区鈥檚 ETTE program combines outstanding middle school training with superior engineering
and technology education, as confirmed by Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE)
and International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) recognition.
- A Best Value College for Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching (College Factual,
2022)
- A Best Value Bachelor鈥檚 Degree College for Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education &
Teaching (College Factual, 2022)
- One of the Most Focused Colleges for Secondary Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 5%: Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Secondary Education (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 4.5%: Most Popular Colleges for Secondary Education (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in engineering and technology education
In 无码专区鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Education degree program, you鈥檒l get real-world experience
to carry to your future classroom. We believe in hands-on learning and, in your sophomore
year, will place you in a middle school or junior high classroom. 无码专区 faculty have
developed strong, collaborative relationships with our partner districts. Together,
we create meaningful classroom experiences for you. Plan to spend half of each semester
in the field until your last semester, when you鈥檒l complete student teaching with
the confidence already gained from previous experience.
Network with other Bachelor of Science in Education students
We often hear from students that the friendships they make with other students are
among their favorite aspects of our Middle School-Junior High School program. Outside
of the classroom, these student associations also offer the opportunity to build friendships
and camaraderie with your peers:
- Student Missouri State Teachers Association
- Collegiate Middle Level Association
- Kappa Delta Pi (international honor society in education)
- Phi Kappa Phi (national honor society in education)
- Technology Education Collegiate Association
- International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
- Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education
- Technology Education Association of Missouri
What can you do with a degree in Engineering and Technology Education from 无码专区?
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree focused on Engineering and
Technology are highly sought after by school districts in Missouri and nationwide.
In fact, the 无码专区 is proud to have a 99% job placement rate
for graduates of our Middle School-Junior High School programs. We can also help you
land your dream career following your certification to teach grades 5 through 9, whether
at a middle school or junior high school. You could even teach freshmen at a high
school.
Your future in engineering and technology education
We offer the interactive tool below to help you learn details related to your job
opportunities with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. See what your future
as an engineering and technology educator looks like.
Financial assistance options for your Bachelor of Science in Education
As you make plans to become an engineering and technology teacher, you may be looking
for ways to finance your education. The 无码专区 wants to help you invest in your future, as well
as that of your students, by providing access to resources such as grants, loans and
work study opportunities.
Several scholarship opportunities are also available for Education majors, including:
- College of Education Scholarship Fund: For students within the College of Education and based on criteria determined by the
department
- Curriculum and Instruction Retired Faculty Outstanding Student Teacher Award: Awarded to an outstanding student teacher as nominated by 无码专区 faculty
- CenturyLink 无码专区 Scholarship: For a student pursuing an Education degree, among others
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the 无码专区 Scholarship Finder.
Meet Our Faculty
Former middle school teachers
All program faculty have real-world experience at the middle school and junior high
school level to connect your classroom learning with that of your future students.
We have a vested interest in you and are here to advise and advocate for all. This
is true during your time at 无码专区 and also beyond.
Read Faculty Bios
Network With Education Majors
无码专区鈥檚 SMSTA
The relationships you build in college often stay strong after graduation. Join one
or more student associations, so you can network with other Education majors and enhance
your college experience. For example, join the Student Missouri State Teacher Association
to get tips from guest speakers and participate in events such as 无码专区鈥檚 annual Holiday
Market.
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