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Master of Arts in Industrial Technology
Master of Arts in Technology Education
Department of Technology
The College of Fine and Applied Arts

http://www.tec.appstate.edu/

The Department of Technology offers courses in a variety of technical areas, including appropriate technology, building science, industrial design, furniture studies, graphic arts and imaging technology, interior design, technical photography, technology education, and trade and industrial education. Students in the graduate program have the opportunity to develop prerequisite and advanced technical skills in relation to specific concentration areas. Emphasis at the graduate level includes leadership, research, and human relations skill development. A team-based, problem-solving approach to course work and research is stressed. Practical experiences from industry and/or education are integrated into the core courses. The program’s aim is to foster philosophies for lifelong learning and skills for being effective in environments involving continual change. Graduates of the Department of Technology are prepared for careers in fields such as industrial training, building science management, technical sales, print production management, secondary school teaching, community college teaching, or for continuing education at the doctoral level.

The Technology Department offers the following graduate degree programs:
            Master of Arts in Industrial Technology (Major Code: 532A/15.0612) Thesis Option.
            Master of Arts in Industrial Technology (Major Code: 538*/15.0612) with four concentrations:
                        Appropriate Technology (538C)
                        Building Science (538D)           
                        Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology (538E)           
                        Technical Communications (538H) – not accepting applications at this time
            Master of Arts in Technology Education (Major Code: 546*/13.1309) with two concentrations:           
                        Community College Teaching (546B)           
                        Secondary School Teaching (546S)[T]

The Technology Education Master of Arts curriculum includes knowledge, concepts, and experiences that help the student interpret and manage the requirements of education in a technological society. Emphasis at the graduate level includes instructional leadership and human relations skill development. A team-based problem-solving approach to course work and research is stressed. Field-based experiences in education are integrated into required courses. The program’s aim is to assist candidates in becoming teacher-leaders who can help bring about school improvement and increased student learning.

NOTES FOR MA DEGREE STUDENTS
Requirements for admission to candidacy: Satisfactory completion of RES 5000 or TEC 5000; Completion of 8 s.h. of graduate course work with at least a 3.0 GPA; Completion of an approved Program of Study, which is filed with the graduate coordinator; Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Technology Education with a concentration in Secondary School Teaching (546S)[T] must complete all requirements for licensure prior to completing the degree program.
Independent study courses are not to be taken before admission to candidacy is completed.

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (THESIS OPTION) (Major Code: 532A/15.0612)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA from last 60 hours X 400) + GRE V + GRE Q = 2000
Applicants who have work experience but who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission after an evaluation of the following: Interview; Work experience; Written statement of goals

Location: On Campus

Other Requirements for the MA in Industrial Technology (THESIS):

Thesis: Required
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Thesis Proposal (end of first year) and Thesis Defense. Students in this major will select their thesis committee and defend their thesis proposal in a scheduled meeting. During the last one-third of the program and at least 14 calendar days prior to the last day of classes for the semester, there will be an oral defense of the thesis. Students writing a thesis should follow the guidelines and deadlines developed by the Graduate School in the THESIS HANDBOOK, as well as departmental guidelines.
Product of Learning: None required

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (NON-THESIS OPTION) (Major Code: 538*/15.0612)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA from last 60 hours X 400) + GRE V + GRE Q = 2000
Applicants who have work experience but who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission after an evaluation of the following: Interview; Work experience; Written statement of goals

Location: On Campus

Other Requirements for the MA in Industrial Technology (NON-THESIS):

Thesis: None required
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Core exam (end of first year) and Oral Presentation for Technical Competencies - Students selecting the non-thesis option will have a written and oral exam covering information from the core classes. During the last one-third of the program and at least 14 calendar days prior to the date the candidate receives the degree, there will be an oral presentation of technical competencies to the program committee.
Product of Learning: None required

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING (Major Code: 546*/13.1309; Concentration Code: 546B)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA from last 60 hours X 400) + GRE V + GRE Q = 2000
Applicants who have work experience but who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for provisional admission after an evaluation of the following: Interview; Work experience; Written statement of goals.

Location: On Campus

Other Requirements for the MA in Technology Education with a Concentration in Community College Teaching:

Thesis: Optional
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive:

• Thesis Option: Students selecting the thesis option will select their thesis committee and defend their thesis proposal in a scheduled meeting. During the last one-third of the program and at least 14 calendar days prior to the last day of classes for the semester, there will be an oral defense of the thesis.
• Non-Thesis Option: Students selecting the non-thesis option will have a written and oral exam covering information from the core classes. During the last one-third of the program and at least 14 calendar days prior to the date of graduation, there will be an oral presentation of technical competencies to the program committee.

Product of Learning: None required

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING (Major Code: 546*/13.1309; Concentration Code: 546S[T])+

+Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; eligibility to hold NC “A” teacher licensure; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (Undergraduate GPA from last 60 hours X 400) + GRE V + GRE Q = 2000
Applicants who have work experience but who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission after an evaluation of the following: Interview; Work experience; Written statement of goals

Location: On Campus

Other Requirements for the MA in Technology Education with a Concentration in Secondary Education:

Thesis: An optional part of the Product of Learning
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive:

• Thesis Option: Students selecting the thesis option will select their thesis committee and defend their thesis proposal in a scheduled meeting. During the last one-third of the program and at least 14 calendar days prior to the last day of classes for the semester, there will be an oral defense of the thesis.
• Non-Thesis Option: Students selecting the non-thesis option will have a written exam covering information from the core classes. During the last one-third of the program and at least 14 calendar days prior to graduation, there will be an oral presentation of the product of learning to the program committee.

Product of Learning: Required (may include thesis)

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