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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technology Education, BS


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About the Program

Every day, people with specialized knowledge share that knowledge with others, as teachers, trainers, consultants and more. With a national push to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), you can help spread your knowledge too. By reaching students in middle school and high school, you will become a important part of the STEM education pipeline, providing inspiration to future STEM professionals as they are developing.

Technology Education Website

Degree Requirements


120 Credits Required

Technical Electives (12 credits)


  • Technical Electives6 - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Technical Electives6 - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Technical Electives6 - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Technical Electives6- Credit Hours: 3.00

Professional Education Requirements (37 credits)


3.0 Prof Ed GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree, with each class at least a C- or higher, courses listed below plus the above TLI courses.

Other Department Requirements (34 credits)


Electives (4 credits)


Any non-remedial course offered for credit at the University not already required/being used on the plan of study.

Additional Requirements


Click here for Technology Education Supplemental Information .

University Core Requirements


  • Human Cultures Humanities
  • Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
  • Information Literacy
  • Science #1
  • Science #2
  • Science, Technology, and Society
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Quantitative Reasoning

For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website.

Prerequisite Information:


For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.


 

Program Requirements


15-16 Credits


15 Credits


Fall 2nd Year


14 Credits


16 Credits


Fall 3rd Year


14 Credits


15 Credits


15 Credits


16 Credits


Notes


  • 3.0 Professional Education GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree, with at least a C- or higher.
  • 2.5 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Students must fulfill all Teacher Education Requirements 8. (See Supplemental Information)
  • 32 credits of upper division courses (30000 level or higher) must be taken at Purdue University, West Lafayette.
  • ANY COURSE TAKEN AT PURDUE CAN BE ATTEMPTED NO MORE THAN THREE TIMES (INCLUSIVE OF W, WF, I AND IF).

Critical Course


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Disclaimer


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