About the Program
This program is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree in a technology-related field from an accredited college or university and intend to complete coursework required for New York State certification to teach technology. It generally takes at least three semesters for a person with a degree in engineering or architecture to complete this program.
The professional semester, also known as student teaching, is completed with two seven-week rotations: one in a middle school and one in a high school. Students are assigned to specific schools based on their qualifications; however, each student must complete one rotation in a school with a racially diverse population.
Admissions Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Completion of 36 credit hours of coursework in technology or a technologically-
related area, such as engineering, architecture, engineering technology,
electrical technology, or industrial technology.
3. Evidence of coursework or professional experience from among the following
areas: biotechnical systems, communication systems, structural systems,
production systems, and transportation systems.
Applications for admission may be obtained online at www.buffalostate.edu/graduateschool or from the Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-5601.
Other Program Requirements: In addition to the required coursework, students must complete:
1. New York State Certification Exams: LAST, ATS-W, and CST. Registration materials for these exams may be obtained from the Teacher Certification Office, Caudell Hall 101.
2. Seminars:
a. S.A.V.E. (School Anti-Violence Education) workshop
b. Child abuse identification workshops
c. Drug and alcohol awareness seminar
d. Fire and arson safety seminar
Program Requirements
Total Required Credit Hours in Technology Education 6 cr
TED 100 Introduction to Technology Education
TED 360W Technology Education Methods and Evaluation
Total Required Credit Hours in Other Education 15 cr
BME 301 Principles of Occupational Education
BME 302 Curriculum and Evaluation in Business/Marketing Education
EDF 303 Educational Psychology
EDF 416 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
EXE 372 Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities
Professional Semesters 12 cr
TED 450W Professional Semester (6)
TED 451W Professional Semester (6)
Total Required Credit Hours 33 cr