APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (5-12) MAJOR

Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education

REQUIRED COURSES:Cr.

VOED350Principles of Applied Technology 3
VOED360Analysis and Preparation of Instructional Materials 3
VOED370Organization and Teaching Applied Techniques 3

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: (Select One)Cr.

Automotive

AUTO128Engines 4
ATDI134Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems I 4
ATDI264Auto/Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4
ATDI384Auto/Diesel Electronic Applications 3
ATDI385Auto/Diesel Microprocessor Applications 3
AUTO408Current Technology 2

Drafting/CAD

DRFT131Graphics I 4
DRFT156Introduction to CAD 3
DRFT201Residential Drafting 3
DRFT205Machine Drafting 3
DRFT2563D CAD 3
DRFT356CAD Presentations 3
DRFT409Industrial Product Design 3

Electronics

EET101DC & AC Concepts 5
EET103Electronic Fundamentals I 4
EET207Digital Fundamentals 5
EET305Digital Systems 3
EET308Industrial Electronics 4

Metals-Machining

METL140Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
METL155Machining Processes 3
METL270Product Development 3
METL285Welding Certification Procedures I 3
METL356Welding Certification Procedures II 3
METL357Welding Certification Procedures III 3
METL367Mass Production Machining II 3

Metals-Welding

METL140Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
METL150Shielded Arc Welding 3
METL154Gas Arc Welding Processing 3
METL185Metal Fabrication 3
METL285Welding Certification Procedures I 3
METL356Welding Certification Procedures II 3
METL357Welding Certification Procedures III 3

SUPPORT AREAS: (Select Two)

AutoBody

BODY140Panel Adjustment & Glass 3
BODY141Introduction to Metal Refinishing 3
BODY142Metal Repair Lab 3
BODY143Refinishing 3

Automotive Mechanics

AUTO128Engines 4
AUTO151Diagnosis & Tune Up 3
AUTO152Diagnosis & Tune Up Lab 3

Drafting/CAD

DRFT131Graphics I 4
DRFT156Introduction to CAD 3
DRFT205Machine Drafting 3

Electronics

EET101DC & AC Concepts 3
EET103Electronic Fundamentals I 3

Machining

METL155Machining Processes 3
METL265Introduction to CNC/CAM 3
METL270Product Development 3

Welding

METL140Introduction to Welding and Cutting 3
METL150Shielded Arc Welding 3
METL154Gas Arc Welding Processing 3

Students who have appropriate work experience in an apprenticeable trade or in a trade requiring an examination by a state board and who desire a career in teaching their occupational discipline in selected high school vocational departments, area vocational-technical schools, community colleges, or programs in industry may wish to complete an Area of Concentration within the Applied Technology Education (5-12) major by utilizing their work experience.

Selected students with verifiable work experience may receive up to 22 credits through a trade evaluation, which apply toward their degree.

The administration and evaluation of such a trade evaluation will be accomplished by a committee made up of the Director of the Department of Education, at least one technical education faculty member from Teacher Education, and, when available, the chairperson of the Montana State University-Northern department which encompasses the candidate's occupational discipline.

Following are the specific criteria used to make the credit award determination:

  1. Results of a Trade Competency examination.
  2. Work rating (apprentice, journeyman, master).
  3. Supervisory or foremanship responsibilities.
  4. Length of service, recency of experience, and degree of responsibility at each work rating.
  5. Quantity and quality of the trade training (OJT, apprenticeship, trade schools, military schools, college or university preparation).
  6. Technical content of the occupation.
  7. Previous teaching experience in the trade.

The evaluation committee has the sole authority to determine what constitutes a passing grade on a Trade Competency Examination and the value of the individual's work experience for the determination of credit award.

In order to qualify for the evaluation, a student must:

  1. Obtain written information from past employers as required by the evaluating committee. Forms prepared by the Office of Public Instruction for this purpose are available from the Director of the Department of Education.
  2. Have earned 40 credits which will apply toward the degree, a minimum of 20 credits from Montana State University-Northern.

Any weakness indicated by the Trade Competency Examination or evaluation of work experience may result in a recommendation that the student pursue specified college studies and/or gain additional approved work experience.

Credits generated through the evaluation above will apply toward an Area of Concentration within the Applied Technology (5-12) Major. To complete the bachelor's degree, a student must complete the baccalaureate degree and general education requirements listed elsewhere in this publication.

NOTE: In addition to the above, students must complete baccalaureate degree and general education requirements, the requirements for admission to teacher education and the professional education core.

Students pursuing this area of study should read and understand the Overview of Teacher Education. The information deals with teacher certification, admission to teacher education, grade standards, and student teaching practicum.