Bachelor of Science in Education with Concentration in Secondary Education - Engineering and Technology Teacher Education University of Central Missouri, USA

Technology is embedded in our everyday lives. As an engineering and technology teacher, you’ll help students understand its importance and how it impacts not only us as individuals but also society and the environment. Get the education and training you need at the University of Central Missouri when you complete a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

Whether your interests include building and construction, working with materials, design, engineering or robotics, UCM’s Secondary Education program for Engineering and Technology Teacher Education (ETTE) will help you gain the skills necessary to become certified to teach in Missouri schools and even nationwide. Put your passion for working with wood and metal or computer programs to practice and learn how to share your talents with tomorrow’s students.

A history of producing the best high school engineering teachers

UCM offers you the benefit of its rich, 50-plus year history in engineering and technology teacher education. Our program, with cutting-edge education practices, is fully accredited and internationally recognized among engineering technology degrees. Join the ranks of our alumni, located all over Missouri, who celebrate and support our Engineering and Technology program and our students. You’ll also make connections and friends for life both in the classroom and when you join an education or engineering and technology teachers association.

UCM's Secondary Education program, which includes Engineering and Technology Teacher Education, offers you an accredited and well-recognized degree. In fact, we are the only ETTE program in Missouri to receive International Technology and Engineering Educators Association recognition.

What you will study

In our newly renovated classrooms on our Warrensburg campus, you’ll learn the latest in engineering and technology using the tools to teach in both a traditional ‘shop’ and pre-engineering labs. Our program coursework focuses on:

• Mechanics
• Electrical
• Woods
• Metals
• Pre-engineering

Some classes are available online for our students’ convenience and flexibility in completing your Secondary Education bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Technology.