Secondary Education, BSE - Engineering and Technology Teacher Education

What you will study

In our newly renovated classrooms on our Warrensburg campus, you’ll learn the latest in engineering and technology using the tools to teach in both a traditional ‘shop’ and pre-engineering labs. Our program coursework focuses on:

• Mechanics
• Electrical
• Woods
• Metals
• Pre-engineering

Some classes are available online for our students’ convenience and flexibility in completing your Secondary Education bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Technology.

Next steps for prospective engineering teachers

Completing UCM’s Engineering and Technology program prepares and qualifies you for Missouri’s educator certification exam.

Through it all, UCM’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program faculty, who have taught in CTE classrooms, will be here to guide you and lend their expertise.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in engineering and technology

To earn your Engineering and Technology Teaching degree at the University of Central Missouri, you’ll practice teaching both on and off campus. In our Active Learning Classroom, you’ll use state-of-the-art equipment and technology that will prepare you to teach today’s students before beginning your practicum experience. Starting your sophomore year, you’ll also apply your skills in the field, observing a high school CTE teacher and then leading instruction. In fact, you’ll have extensive field experience prior to student teaching in your final semester. 

Join an engineering and technology teachers association

When you join an engineering and technology teachers association, you’ll have opportunities to network, learn and have fun with future engineering technology teachers. Among your options are:

• Technology Education Collegiate Association (TECA)
• International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)
• Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education (MoACTE)
• Technology Education Association of Missouri (TEAM)

Students completing Education degrees in Engineering Technology at UCM are also encouraged to get involved with local Technology Student Association chapters. This will help you understand the organization, so you can manage a future TSA or SkillsUSA chapter.

 

What can you do with an Engineering and Technology Teachers degree from UCM?

Engineering and Technology degrees for Secondary Education give UCM graduates choices. Not only will you be certified to work in Missouri high schools and middle schools, but you can also decide your classroom preference. This means taking the traditional route and creating with woods and metals or opting instead for a ‘clean’ shop that focuses on topics such as design and drafting, engineering, robotics and aerospace.
 
No matter your route, UCM faculty who are engineering technology teachers will advise you as you consider your career path and will even work with you to transfer your teaching license to another state if desired.
 
What opportunities exist for engineering technology teachers?
 
UCM maintains a high job placement rate of our Secondary Education program graduates with Engineering and Technology degrees. It’s common for our students to be employed before finishing their student teaching.
 
To understand the career opportunities that await you, use the interactive tool below.

 

 

Financial assistance options for Secondary Education Engineering and Technology degrees

An investment in your education is an investment in your future. As you evaluate Engineering and Technology degrees for Secondary Education, you may be looking for ways to finance your college education. The University of Central Missouri has a variety of resources available to help with loans, grants and work study.

Scholarships for future engineering technology teachers

Students working to be engineering technology teachers may qualify to apply for the following UCM scholarships:

• Ben E. Moore Scholarship for a junior or senior pursuing a CTE degree in Engineering and Technology
• William R. Harmsen Scholarship in Technology Education for a junior pursuing a degree in Engineering and Technology Teacher Education
• Department of Career and Technology Education Scholarship, available to students seeking a degree in the area of CTE 
• University of Central Missouri FIRST Robotics Scholarship for a high school senior pursuing a degree in STEM or a STEM education-related program at UCM 

Use the UCM Scholarship Finder to see if you qualify for these opportunities and others, including those available through UCM’s College of Education. You may also qualify for opportunities through the engineering and technology teachers association you choose to join.

Certification

Upon completion of student teaching, you will apply for DESE certification within the area of Engineering and Technology Teacher Education (Technology Education). This certification will allow you to teach the content learned through this degree in the 9-12 grade level in any district in Missouri. In addition, if you choose to student teach in a pre-engineering, nationally-accredited program, you may also be certified to teach in a middle or secondary education pre-engineering program as well.