Why Study Technology Education at NJIT?

Dr. Ronald Rockland Office: GITC 2103 Telephone:  973.642.7155 Email:  Rockland@njit.edu

Introduction

The Technology Education program is for the dedicated student, since candidates for a teacher-education certificate must have a 2.8 cumulative grade point average to successfully complete their teacher education program. They also must pass the appropriate PRAXIS examination before the New Jersey State Department of Education will issue the appropriate certificate.

Students may enter this program as a freshman, or transfer into this program from an Engineering Technology or Pre-Engineering program at a two year college. The program consists of 128 credits, with 30 credits of education at Rutgers University, Newark, including one semester of student teaching. This program will cover material in a variety of Engineering Technology disciplines.

Technology teachers teach problem-based learning utilizing math, science and technology principles. Technological studies involve students:

• Designing, developing, and utilizing technological systems such as communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction technologies.
• Performing open-ended, problem-based design activities.
• Learning cognitive, manipulative, and affective learning strategies.
• Applying technological knowledge and processes to real world experiences using up-to-date resources.
• Working individually as well as in a team to solve problems (International Technology Education Association Standards).
  
  Concentrations and Curricula
  
  The  Technology Education Program allows flexibility in the choices of technical electives (see Curriculum).
  

How can I learn more?

Download the BS in Technology Education brochure (PDF)

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