This program is offered in-person.
This program offers an Accelerated Graduate Degree Program.
As Michigan’s skill trades shortage continues to grow, industrial technology instructors play a critical role in motivating youth to pursue the careers of tomorrow. This major prepares students to teach industrial technology courses at the middle or high school level. Industrial technology teachers are in high demand across the country. Most of the recent graduates in this major have secured teaching positions in the State of Michigan before graduating or immediately upon graduation. The industrial technology teacher shortage is expected to grow in the coming years.
"There was not a single class that was not applicable to what I am doing today."
- Lauren, alumna
100% 100% of WFED graduates were employed or continuing education within 3 months of graduation.
99% Michigan school principles ranked 99% of new teachers prepared at WMU as "effective" or "highly effective".
Real-world Students in this program complete a pre-internship and an internship in the field before graduating.
Variety Largest selection of career and technical educational course offerings in the state of Michigan.
Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through one of many study abroad options offered by the HPHE department or WMU in general.
All WMU students have the option to stand out with an integrative learning project in one of several pathways including health and wellness, entrepreneurship, leadership and more!
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