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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Vocational Teacher Preparation BS Degree - Technical Education (7-12) Major


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VTP - Technical Education 7-12 (79 cr)


The Technical Education major is designed for full-time and part-time students. The curriculum is intended to accommodate technical specialists from industry with several years of appropriate industrial experience and transfer students with Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees in appropriate technical specializations.

B. Elective Requirements 0 cr


Emphasis is on courses that enhance the general education development and interests of the individual

C. Cognate Requirments 12 cr


D. Non-credit Requirements 0 cr


E. Content Area Specializations 36 cr


Common technical specializations are:

Computer Technology
Electrical/Electronic Technology
Mechanical Technology

*All VTP pre-student teaching courses require 15 to 25 hours of embedded field experience.

**Eligibility for Student Teaching
Eligibility for student teaching for Vocational Teacher Preparation majors will be evaluated at the end of the semester or quarter preceding the student teaching assignment. To be considered eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. A cumulative index of 2.50 or above.
2. Completion of the core requirements (excluding student teaching).
3. Completion of the cognate requirements.
4. Submission of required student teaching application forms to the appropriate office, with required documentation, by the specified deadline.

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