Department information: Family and consumer sciences
Major information: Industrial technology education vocational
Similar to Western Michigan University's industrial technology education non-vocational major, this major prepares students to teach industrial technology courses at the middle or secondary level. The main difference is that this major requires the student to document 4,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the industrial area in which they would like to teach.
To learn about admission to the professional education program and how to apply, visit admission requirements and application. Obtain the verification of work experience form.
Program guides
- Catalog years 2017 to present
- Catalog years 2014 to 2016
- Catalog years 2011 to 2013
- Catalog years before 2011
Content Minors
- This major requires a teachable minor in graphic arts or drafting.
Resources
- Career preparation
- Certification
- Intern teaching
- Michigan Test for Teacher Certification practice and preparation help
- MTTC test information for the following tests, including test prep materials
- Basic Skills Examination (BSE)
- Industrial technology—ends at 2013 catalog year
- Industrial and technology education—starts with 2014 catalog year, no test currently
- Transfer guides