About the Program
Career, Technical, and Science Education Department
Bacon Hall 122
(716) 878-4717
https://ctse.buffalostate.edu/
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states.
This program develops and enhances technological and professional competencies in technology education and provides a basis for advanced study. Completion of the program leads to the master of science in education degree and satisfies the requirements for eligibility for professional New York State teaching certification.
Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.
Program variations must be approved by the student’s academic adviser and the department chair. At least half the credit hours in the program must be in technology education.
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree in industrial arts/technology education from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
2. Acceptance by the program coordinator.
3. Initial Certificate in Technology Education.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
BME605 EVALUATION IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
BME602 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
OR CTE602 ADMINISTRATION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
BME601 RESEARCH SEMINAR | 3 - Credit Hours
OR SPF689 METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH | 3 - Credit Hours
TED600 FOUNDATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
OR CTE600 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
Elective Courses (12-15 credit hours)
Complete course(s) and earn 12 - 15 credit(s) from the following:
CTE536 CONTEMPORARY METHODOLOGY | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE550 ORGANIZATION OF DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE555 OPERATION OF DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE603 SELECT TOPICS IN THE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION/SUPERVISION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE604 TECHNICAL PROJECT | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE605 OCCUPATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR CAREER EXPLORATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE606 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF503 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 - Credit Hours
TED701 SEMINAR IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: WRITING AND PUBLISHING | 3 - Credit Hours
TED703 SEMINAR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | 3 - Credit Hours
TED705 CAREER EXPLORATION IN TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 - Credit Hours
Selected under advisement.
Master's Project or Master's Thesis (3-6 credit hours)
Complete course(s) and earn 3 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
TED690 MASTER'S PROJECT | 1 - 3 Credit Hours
OR TED695 MASTER'S THESIS | 1 - 6 Credit Hours
Selected under advisement
30 Total Credit Hours