Program Overview:
The graduate program in Applied Technology Education leads to a Master of Science in Education: Applied Technology Education for those who plan to prepare for positions as teachers of technology education. This program is designed to prepare persons with undergraduate degrees in technology-related fields to obtain initial certification as teachers of technology education. Persons entering the program are usually seeking a career change, and they typically have backgrounds in engineering, communications and information technology, construction technology, electronics, manufacturing, or automotive technology. The College’s undergraduate programs in Communications and Computer Information Science provide excellent background for the Master’s in Applied Technology Education. An undergraduate degree in Interdepartmental Studies can be tailored to complete the technology education content and pedagogy requirements for entry into directly into the Master’s program. This is a viable path for transfer students with technical community college degrees to enter the field of technology education.
The Applied Technology Education program provides background in adolescent development, learning processes, teaching diverse populations, literacy improvement, teaching methods, curriculum development, assessment, laboratory management and safety issues, and classroom management. Students who successfully complete the course work, the student teaching experience required in the program, and the liberal arts requirements, will have met the New York State academic requirements for initial certification as a teacher of technology education in grades K through 12.
Program Contacts:
To email the Coordinator of the Applied Technology Education Program,
Dr. Travis Plowman, Applied, Educational and Instructional Technology
Program Webpage,
Applied Technology Education K-12 M.S.E.D
Program Requirements:
The Applied Technology Education master’s degree program is designed for students who do not hold initial certification. The program requires a minimum of 39 credits of study, and includes a 6-credit student teaching requirement that may be completed over one or two semesters. The 39 credits required for the degree are listed below.
Curriculum for Applied Technology Education (18 Credits)
| ATE 501 | Introduction to Applied Technology Education | 3 |
| ATE 506 | Methods of Teaching Engineer Technology | 3 |
| TED 530 | Internet & WWW in Education | 3 |
| ATE 546 | Applied Technology Student Teaching | 3 or 6 |
| ATE 590 | Applied Technology Education Seminar | 3 |
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| SEC 585 | Student Teaching Seminar: Middle/Secondary Education | 3 |
TED 530: Fingerprinting clearance for the New York State Department of Education is required prior to Student Teaching. Fingerprinting information is available on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website, http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.
Psychology (9 Credits)
| EPY 500 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EPY 502 | Survey of Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPY 523 | Adolescent Psychology and Development | 3 |
EPY 500 is not required for students in the Certification-only program.
Educational Foundations (12 Credits)
| EDU 506 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| SEC 518 | Literacy Improvement: Secondary Schools | 3 |
| SED 515 | Including Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms | 3 |
| SED 518 | Methods in Math, Science, and Technology for Diverse Learners K-8 | 3 |
Additional Requirements (0 Credits)
| EDU 602 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 603 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 606 | HIV/Aids and Communicable Diseases Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 611 | Dignity For All Students | 0 |
| EPY 637 | Substance Abuse Workshop | 0 |
Field Experience
100 hours of field experience is required by NYSED for first initial teacher certification programs. Hours are imbedded in the following courses:
| ATE 501 | Introduction to Applied Technology Education | 3 |
| ATE 506 | Methods of Teaching Engineer Technology | 3 |
| ATE 546 | Applied Technology Student Teaching | 3 or 6 |
| EDU 506 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| SED 519 | Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners: English and Social Studies | 3 |
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Required Course:
| ATE 546 | Applied Technology Student Teaching | 3 or 6 |
100 hours of field experience is required by NYSED for first initial teacher certification programs. Hours are imbedded in the following courses:
| ATE 501 | Introduction to Applied Technology Education | 3 |
| ATE 506 | Methods of Teaching Engineer Technology | 3 |
| ATE 546 | Applied Technology Student Teaching | 3 or 6 |
| EDU 506 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| SED 515 | Including Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms | 3 |
| SED 518 | Methods in Math, Science, and Technology for Diverse Learners K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 506 | Educational Foundations | 3 |
| SED 519 | Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners: English and Social Studies | 3 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course:
| ATE 546 | Applied Technology Student Teaching | 3 or 6 |
ATE 546: Fingerprinting clearance for the New York State Department of Education is required prior to Student Teaching. Fingerprinting information is available on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website, http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Applied Technology Education Admission Information:
For admission to the program, students must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 30 hours of technical background in technology and engineering-related courses. Technical courses can include course work in engineering, design, communication and information technology, construction technology, electricity/electronics, and automotive technology. Admission to the program is also contingent upon admission to graduate study at The College of Saint Rose. A transcript evaluation is part of the admissions process. If the transcript analysis reveals deficiencies in either the liberal arts or technology course work required by the New York State Education Department for certification, students will be notified upon acceptance into the program. The responsibility for addressing these deficiencies rests with the students, and the College’s recommendation of students for initial certification is contingent upon the satisfaction of all deficiencies by the time of program completion.
Requirements for Degree
The Applied Technology Education master’s degree program is designed for students who do not hold initial certification. The program requires a minimum of 39 credits of study, and includes a 6-credit student teaching requirement that may be completed over one or two semesters. The 39 credits required for the degree are listed below.
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