Master of Arts (M.A.) in
Engineering and Technology Education

Purpose

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Engineering and Technology Education is designed to broaden perspectives on learning, curriculum, instruction, and assessment in communication and teaching of technology and design. High school and middle school teachers can improve their abilities to create and adapt materials to develop students' technological literacy. Elementary teachers can learn how to use technology lessons to integrate and transform student learning. Others involved in conveying technical information and knowledge can learn ways to improve the understanding of their recipients. Careful attention is given to designing a program that will assist candidates in solving immediate educational problems and will foster growth in understanding and conducting educational research. A blend of theory and practice, the program is composed of core courses as well as specialized courses tailored to the individual student's needs. Flexibility in related coursework permits students to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on STEM education, as well as depth in a specialty area, such as design education; engineering for children; technology education; integration in STEM education; or assessment in technology education. There is also opportunity in the program for coursework in areas such as administration and supervision or training and development.

Engineering and Technology Education Courses

(Students build focus of study with advisor. Other courses may also be taken in consultation with the advisor.) Courses EDUTL unless otherwise indicated.

• The nature of learners and learning
  • 721.03 Learning and Cognition in STEM Education
  • 802.05 Student Learning
  • 871 Historical and Contemporary Theories of T&L [CORE]
  • Other
• Pedagogy
  • 877 The Nature of Science and Implications for Teaching
  • 858 Technology Education in Elementary Schools
  • 859 Technology Education Curriculum Planning
  • 887.21 Advanced Field Experience, Technology Education
  • 893.21 Individual Studies, Technology Education
  • 925 Assessing Teaching and Learning [CORE]
  • Other
• Academic & Disciplinary Content
  • 735 Multimedia Tools for the STEM Classroom
  • 755 Robotics in the STEM Classroom
  • 876 STEM and the Educated Mind
  • 887.21 Advanced Field Experience, Technology Education
  • 893.21 Individual Studies, Technology Education
  • EDUPL 678 - Introduction to Instructional Systems Development
  • EDUPL 680 - Educational Videography
  • EDUPL 707 - Educational Technology Leadership and Administration
  • EDUPL 708 - Administering Service-Learning Programs
  • EDUPL 825 - Visualizing the Curriculum
  • EDUPL 829 - Technology, Society, and Schools
  • EDUPL 851 - College Teaching
  • EDUPL 853 - Women, Technology, and Education
  • Engineering or Technology content courses - Depending on the student's background and the prerequisites
  • Other
• Diversity, social justice, and educational equity
  • 748.03 Reaching All Students in MSAT
  • 881 Multicultural and Global Perspectives in T&L [CORE]
  • 925.23 Teaching Mathematics and Science Through Community and Culture
  • Other

Exit Examination/Final Project

Students in the Engineering and Technology Education Focus of Study design their final projects with their advisors. An Independent Study with your advisor is required during the quarter of graduation. A Capstone course is available to support students toward the completion of this project.
Examples of these projects include:

• Identifying new content to be taught and developing and testing curriculum and assessments to teach it.
• Conducting a study that explores students' development of technological literacy in the classroom.
• Developing a technological literacy program outside of the traditional classroom.