Technology Education: Curriculum

The three primary systems that make up the technology education curriculum are: bio-related, information and physical technologies. As a technology education major, you’ll be required to complete a series of laboratory classes related to the technological systems of bio-related, information/communication, construction, manufacturing and transportation.  In these laboratory courses, you’ll develop skills and integrate STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics) concepts. General content benchmarks that are covered in all areas are safety and appropriate use of tools, materials and processes as they design, produce, use and evaluate technological systems.

Computer applications using current software and support devices are emphasized.  Students interact extensively with the universal systems model. Once equipped with an extensive understanding of the four technological systems and the universal systems model, you have the opportunity to evaluate the social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts of technology.

Since class sizes are small, with maximum class sizes of 24 to 32 students, you’ll receive individual attention from professors.
Three credits of literature are required for all teacher education programs. You must also earn a grade of C or better in every technology education course, one English composition course, two math courses and one American/English literature course. Grades of C- or lower in these courses must be repeated until a grade of C or better is earned. For the natural science requirement, you will take one 4-credit lab course (BIO 115, BIO 206, CHE 101, PHY 121) and one course from either the lab or science (BIO 301, EAS 163, ENS 101, PHS 120, PHS 137) selection.

Get a description of each of Cal U’s technology education courses from our Course Catalog.

Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree in four years.

Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Technology Education: 120 Credits