Industrial Technology: Master of Arts Degree
Technology Education: Master of Arts Degree
Program Overview
Program Director: Dr. Marie Hoepfl; hoepflmc@appstate.edu; 828-262-3122; Technology
http://www.tec.appstate.edu/ma/
The Department of Technology graduate degree programs provide advanced education, research opportunities, and professional development in selected technical areas. Current trends suggest increased growth in job opportunities for individuals with advanced training in technical fields. Our graduate programs build upon the recognized excellence of our undergraduate programs in Appropriate Technology, Building Science, Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology, Technical Communications, and Technology Teacher Education.
Program Highlights
- You will construct a unique program of study that includes 18 credit hours of core classes and 18 credit hours of course work that is tailored to your interests, concentration area, and background.
- There is a Thesis option that is recommended for students who plan to pursue a doctoral degree or pursue in-depth research on a selected topic.
- You are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities to expand their professional network, such as: weekly graduate seminars, attendance at conferences, lectures, social events, etc.
- There are a variety of assistantships available within the program:
- Assistants to faculty
- Instructors of selected courses
- Assisting in funded research projects
Application Essentials
Concentrations for the industrial technology program: Appropriate Technology; Building Science; Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology; Technical Communications; General (Thesis)
Concentrations for the technology educationprogram: Community College Teaching; Secondary School Teaching
Location of instruction: On campus
Required Entrance Exam: GRE (score must be no more than 5 years old)
Required Number of References to specify in the on-line form: 3
Supplemental Information: Resume (Required upload for application submission); written statement of goals. (upload on the Additional Information page in the on-line application) Also needed for the secondary school teaching track: proof of teacher licensure
Deadlines for Application. A program not open for a particular term will be marked with an "x." If the program has early screening dates, those dates are listed in parentheses. Applications that are not complete by the early screening date risk denial of admission due to no seats available.
- Spring 2008: 11/1
- Summer Session 1 2008: 4/1
- Summer Session 2 2008: x
- Fall 2008: 7/1
Basic Criteria for Consideration: (Cum UGPA from last 60 hours x 400) + GREV + GREQ = 2000; work experience