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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

Technology Education, B.S.

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         Technology Education, B.S.: 4-year sequence (on-campus) , customized instruction sequence  

Introduction

Technology Education is a Bachelor of Science degree program consisting of general, professional and technical course work that leads to teaching certification in all 50 states. Although the program is designed to lead to an education degree, graduates have also found challenging career opportunities in fields related to communication, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. Courses taken provide students with hands-on experiences using computers, robots, electronics, and more conventional equipment used in processing materials, transportation, construction, and processing information. Course work is enriched by involvement with professional organizations and professional activities.

The program is also offered with a distance option for geographically-bound students seeking Career and Technical Education certification.

Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. The program also meets initial licensure requirements in all other states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. If you are located in another state, there may be additional requirements to complete after obtaining initial licensure. Visit our website for additional information.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation:      120 credits  
Stout Core: 40 credits  
Major Studies: 80 credits  

A minimum of 120 credits and a 2.75 GPA are required for graduation.

Program Requirements

Stout Core (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11 credits)

Higher Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences course levels accepted. Please consult with advisor.

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits

Students must also take courses with the following designations:

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)

Of the 40 Stout Core credits you are required to take, 2 of the courses must have the Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES) designation.   

Courses from other Stout Core categories can fulfill the Racial and Ethnic Studies requirement if they are designated to satisfy both categories. Check the University Bulletin for more details.

Global Perspective (2 courses)

Of the 40 Stout Core credits you are required to take, 2 of the courses must have the Global Perspectives (GP) designation.   

Courses from other Stout Core categories can fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement if they are designated to satisfy both categories. Check the University Bulletin for more details.

Major Studies - On Campus (80 credits)

Professional Education (44 credits)

Grade of “C” or better required for all courses. Courses with the TECED and STMED prefix can only be repeated once.

The Designed World (25 credits)

Computer Aided Design

Select One

Electricity/Electronics

Take One and Select One

Graphic Design/Graphic Communication

Select One

Industry Experience

Select One, for one credit

  • If TECED 398 is taken for two credits, the remaining credit can be used to satisfy technical electives.
  • This requirement can be waived, allowing one credit to be moved to Technical Electives, with program director approval and documented industry work experience in a Tech Ed subject area or strand.
  • Document work experiences can count towards the Vocational Licensure required hours.
Processing

Select one from each group

Metals

Select One

Woods & Construction

Select One

Manufacturing

Take Both

Technical Electives (11 credits)

Courses taken to satisfy Design World or Stout Core requirements cannot be used in this section.

All Technology Education students are required to meet with their adviser to plan their Technical Selectives. The purpose of this requirement is to provide the student with an opportunity to create more depth of understanding and skill within technical areas that are likely to be part of their teaching responsibilities at the secondary level. Technical college transfers need to meet with an advisor to gain approval of technical transfer courses.

Computer Aided Design
Electricity/Electronics
Industry Experience
Processing
Metals
Woods & Construction
Manufacturing
Technology & Digital Communications
Notes:

No more than 4 PHYS credits are to be used to satisfy Technical Electives without the Program Director’s approval.

Technical Elective credits may be satisfied with equivalent transfer credits.

Any course with the following prefixes AEC, CEE, ENGR, ET, ETECH, ME, MFGE, PHYS, or TECED can be used to satisfy the technical elective requirements.

Major Studies - Distance Delivery Option (80 credits)

Professional Education (42 credits)

Grade of “C” or better required for all courses. Courses with the TECED and STMED prefix can only be repeated once.

The Designed World (19 credits)

Computer Aided Design

Select One

Design and Development

Select One

Electricity/Electronics

Take One and Select One

Graphic Design/Graphic Communication

Select One

Industry Experience

Select One, for one credit

  • If TECED 398 is taken for two credits, the remaining credit can be used to satisfy technical electives.
  • This requirement can be waived, allowing one credit to be moved to Technical Electives, with program director approval and documented industry work experience in a Tech Ed subject area or strand.
  • Document work experiences can count towards the Vocational Licensure required hours.
Processing

Select One

Technical Electives (19 credits)

Courses taken to satisfy Design World or Stout Core requirements cannot be used in this section.

All Technology Education students are required to meet with their adviser to plan their Technical Selectives. The purpose of this requirement is to provide the student with an opportunity to create more depth of understanding and skill within technical areas that are likely to be part of their teaching responsibilities at the secondary level. Technical college transfers need to meet with an advisor to gain approval of technical transfer courses.

Computer Aided Design
Note:

Any CAD / CAM transfer credit

Industry Experience
Manufacturing
Processing
Notes:

Any Architecture and/or Construction transfer credit

Any Cabinetmaking / Finish Carpentry transfer credit

Any Machine Tool transfer credit

Any Welding transfer credit

Technology & Digital Communications
Notes:

Any Small Engine/Power Equipment or Powersports Repair transfer credits

Any Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair or higher transfer credits

Or any course with the following prefixes AEC, CEE, ENRG, ET, ETECH, ME, MFGE, PHYS

No more than 4 PHYS credits are to be used to satisfy Technical Electives without the Program Director’s approval

Vocational Certification

A student who wishes to become certifiable to teach an advanced level occupational skills course in Wisconsin must complete this degree program, a course in Principles of Career and Technical Education, and a course in Organization and Administration of Cooperative Education Programs. The student must also have a minimum of 2,000 hours of related work experience.

Teacher Education Requirements

Students proceed through a series of three benchmarks as they move toward licensure. 

Benchmark I: Acceptance into Teacher Education

Teacher education students will begin fulfilling their requirements for Benchmark I as they complete their first 30 credits. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information​​​​​​​

  • Pass the required teacher background check
  • Earn a grade of at least 2.00 (C) in ENGL-101  or ENGL-102  or ENGL-101HON  or ENGL-102HON  
  • Earn a grade of at least 2.00 (C) in COMST-100  
  • Complete EDUC-326  Foundations of Education.
  • Satisfactorily complete Benchmark I Review

Benchmark II: Application for Student Teaching

Benchmark II must be completed prior to student teaching. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Complete Application for Student Teaching form
  • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average
  • Pass Content Knowledge Exam (Praxis II) or recieve minimum 3.0 GPA on content knowledge
  • Receive clearance through an updated background check
  • Complete a satisfactory tuberculosis (TB) test
  • Receive satisfactory portfolio assessment by faculty
  • Receive satisfactory rating on Benchmark II Student Interview
  • Submit copies of resume to the School of Education prior to student teaching

Benchmark III: Program Completion

Benchmark III must be completed before you can be recommended for licensure. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Complete electronic portfolio and receive a basic or higher proficiency level of assessment
  • Complete all program coursework
  • Meet all program-specific requirements
  • Student Teaching at Middle School and/or High School.
  • Receive a satisfactory student teaching assessment

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