May 10, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)

Technology Education, B.S.

Technology Education, B.S.: 4-year sequence

This program has an accelerated (UG+GR) option, allowing eligible students to begin their master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. For more information and how to apply, see our Accelerated Programs (UG+GR) information page .

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 General Education Requirements:	33-36 credits
Major Requirements:	72 credits
Technical Electives:	14 credits
Free Electives:	to reach 120 credits

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

Program Requirements

Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)

Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)

Course Selective-1 :

Communication Skills (9 credits)

ENGL-101 Composition 1 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-101HON Honors Composition 1 (3 cr.)
ENGL-102 Composition 2 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-102HON Honors Composition 2 (3 cr.)
COMST-100 Fundamentals of Communication (3 cr.)

Social & Behavioral Science (6 credits)

Humanities & Arts (6 credits)

Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)

Take at least one natural science with a lab.

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)

Course Selective-1 :

Program Designated Courses

Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements.

MATH-120 College Algebra (4 cr.) (or higher; consult with advisor)
EDUC-330 Multiculturalism: Dialogue and Field Experience (3 cr.) $

Major Requirements (72 credits)

Professional Education (44 credits)

All courses require a “C” or better.

$ background check needed

*Must be accepted into the School of Education prior to enrollment.

CTE-101 Introduction to Teaching CTE in K-12 Setting (3 cr.)
CTE-212 CTE K-12 Pre-Student Teaching I in Program Subject Area (1 cr.) $
CTE-302 Principles of Career and Technical Education (2-3 cr.) (Accelerated Program Option)
CTE-312 Pre-Student Teaching in PK-12 CTE Subject Area (1 cr.) *
CTE-360 Coordination of Work-based Learning (WBL) Programs (3 cr.) (Accelerated Program Option)
CTE-405 Teaching Methods in Career and Technical Education (3 cr.)
CTE-440 Instructional Evaluation in Career and Technical Education (2 cr.) *
CTE-438 Course Construction in Career and Technical Education (3 cr.) * (Accelerated Program Option)
CTE-455 Emerging Practices in K-12 Career and Technical Education (3 cr.) (Accelerated Program Option)
EDUC-303 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
EDUC-390 Laboratory and Classroom Management (3 cr.)
RDGED-382 Content Area Reading (2 cr.) *
SPED-430 Inclusion of Students with Exceptional Needs (3 cr.)
TECED-409 Student Teaching in Technology Education (4-16 cr.) * or
TECED-488 Internship Teaching in Technology Education (2-16 cr.) * (Undergraduate students will enroll in 12 credits of student teaching)

The Designed World (28 credits)

Statistics

STAT-130 Elementary Statistics (3 cr.) (or higher STAT)

Computer Aided Design

Select One

AEC-131 Architectural Graphics (3 cr.)
ETECH-201 Communication of Engineering Design I (3 cr.)
ETECH-256 Engineering Graphics and Solid Modeling (3 cr.)
ETECH-315 Communication of Engineering Design II (3 cr.)
Transfer course approved by the Program Director (3 cr.)

Electricity/Electronics

ET-204 Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals (3 cr.) or
Course approved by the Program Director (3 cr.)
ETECH-371 Mechatronics (3 cr.) or
ET-341 Electrical and Mechanical Interface Devices (3 cr.) or
Transfer course approved by the Program Director (3 cr.)

Graphic Design/Graphic Communication

Select One

CS-141 Introduction to Programming (3 cr.)
CS-144 Computer Science I (4 cr.)
GCOM-141 Graphic Communications (3 cr.)
GCOM-151 Graphics Software Tools (3 cr.)

Experiential Learning

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.

TECED-349 Cooperative Education Experience (1 cr.)
TECED-398 Field Experience (1 cr.)

Processing

Select one from each group

Metals

Select One

ETECH-202 Welding and Casting Processes (3 cr.) or
ETECH-252 Material Removal And Forming Processes (3 cr.) or
ETECH-253 Joining and Casting Processes (3 cr.) or
Transfer course approved by the Program Director (3 cr.)

Woods & Construction

Select One

AEC-171 Light Construction Methods and Materials (3 cr.) or
ETECH-204 Polymer and Wood Processes (3 cr.) or
ETECH-422 New Product Research and Development (3 cr.) or
Transfer course approved by the Program Director (3 cr.)

Manufacturing

ETECH-110 Materials and Manufacturing Processes (3 cr.) or
Transfer course approved by the Program Director (3 cr.)
ETECH-205 Design for Industry (3 cr.)

Technical Electives (14 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.

Processing

Metals

ART-215 Metals and Contemporary Art Jewelry I (3 cr.)
ETECH-202 Welding and Casting Processes (3 cr.)
ETECH-252 Material Removal And Forming Processes (3 cr.)
ETECH-253 Joining and Casting Processes (3 cr.)
Transfer course approved by the Program Director

Woods & Construction

AEC-131 Architectural Graphics (3 cr.)
AEC-171 Light Construction Methods and Materials (3 cr.)
AEC-172 Construction Technology (3 cr.)
AEC-301 3D Concrete Printing (3 cr.)
AEC-302 3D Concrete Printing Application (3 cr.)
DES-320 Furniture Design (3 cr.)
ET-422 Research and Development (3 cr.)
ETECH-422 New Product Research and Development (3 cr.)
RC-388 Construction Safety (3 cr.)
Transfer course approved by the Program Director

Manufacturing

ENGR-325 Computer Aided Manufacturing for Manufacturing Engineers (3 cr.)
ETECH-100 Impacts of Engineering (3 cr.)
ETECH-103 Power Mechanics (2 cr.)
ETECH-150 Introduction to Engineering Materials (3 cr.)
ETECH-230 Industrial Robotics & IoT Fundamentals (3 cr.)
ETECH-303 Computer Aided Manufacturing (3 cr.)
ETECH-304 Mechanical Power Transmission (3 cr.)
ETECH-341 Injection Molding Technology (3 cr.)
ETECH-415 Robotic System Integration (3 cr.)
ETECH-460 Design for Additive Manufacturing (3 cr.)

Technology & Digital Communications

Any Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair or higher transfer credits

This section can be satisfied with any course with the following prefix AEC (including XXX), CEE (including XXX), ENGR (including XXX), ET (including XXX), ETECH (including XXX), ME (including XXX), MFGE (including XXX), PHYS (including XXX), TECED (including XXX), Lean Production, Lean Manufacturing, OSHA, Sustainability, or Workplace Safety

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

CS-141 Introduction to Programming (3 cr.)
DES-220 Introduction to 2D Digital Imaging (3 cr.)
EDUC-210 Impacts of Technology on Learning (3 cr.)
EDUC-204 Introduction to Digital Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) (3 cr.)
GCOM-141 Graphic Communications (3 cr.)
GCOM-151 Graphics Software Tools (3 cr.)
ICT-100 Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies (1 cr.)
ICT-103 Problem-Solving with Information Communication Technologies (3 cr.)
ICT-410 Workplace Learning Technologies (3 cr.)
PHOTO-130 Introduction to Still and Moving Image Photography (3 cr.) (Permission is needed from the instructor to enroll)
PHYS-190 Statics and Sustainability for the Built Environment (4 cr.)
PHYS-222 Thermodynamics and Renewable Energy (3 cr.)
PHYS-290 Mechanics for the Built Environment (3 cr.)
HWF-340 Community CPR, Automatic External Defibrillation and First Aid (3 cr.)

Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits

Course Selective-1 :

Vocational Certification

This is an add-on 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. (Work hours may be completed after graduation as this is an add-on license)

reference: Wisconsin PI 34.084

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 (C) in ENGL-101 or ENGL-102 or ENGL-101HON or ENGL-102HON
Earn a grade of at least (C) in COMST-100
Complete Intro to the major CTE-101
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 n 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
Complete all Embedded Signature Assessments (ESA) or submit equivalent artifacts.

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

Technology Education, B.S.

Introduction

General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Requirements

Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)

Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Social & Behavioral Science (6 credits)

Humanities & Arts (6 credits)

Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)

Program Designated Courses

Major Requirements (72 credits)

Professional Education (44 credits)

The Designed World (28 credits)

Statistics

Computer Aided Design

Electricity/Electronics

Graphic Design/Graphic Communication

Experiential Learning

Processing

Metals

Woods & Construction

Manufacturing

Technical Electives (14 credits)

Computer Aided Design

Electricity/Electronics

Industry Related Experience

Processing

Metals

Woods & Construction

Manufacturing

Technology & Digital Communications

Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits

Vocational Certification

Teacher Education Requirements

Benchmark I: Acceptance into Teacher Education

Benchmark II: Application for Student Teaching

Benchmark III: Program Completion

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree