Program Overview
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Program in Technology for Education aims to develop the theoretical, methodological and practical conceptual aspects for the creation, elaboration, transmission and use of educational content related to technology. To guide, systematize and strengthen the training of professionals in general and teachers in particular, with respect to the capabilities of using and taking advantage of ICT and the resources provided by Educational Technology.
Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply ethical and legal issues related to the use of technology in education with students and colleagues.
- Employ digital technologies to share documents, resources and experiences with other students and educators
- Evaluate current models, modes, and theories of education delivery that integrate digital technologies
- Critically employ digital technologies to create resources that facilitate and support instructional activities from a variety of worldviews
- Examine Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and methods and strategies as they apply to online teaching and learning
- Design evidence- based instructional activities that integrate technology.
Program Benefits
How can you benefit from this program?
- Teaching is an excellent career with great job security and benefits
- Be an ambassador for your sector/trade as a Technological Education teacher
- Combine your passion for your sector with your passion to teach by earning your Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree to go with your Certificate of Qualification and/or Advanced Diploma/Applied degree
- Meet a growing demand for technological education teachers in high schools across Delaware and abroad
- Potential employment opportunities with companies requiring trainers with a teaching degree
Career Overview
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Technological Education is a full-time, professional degree. The career opportunities include but not limited to:
- Communication Technology
- Construction Technology
- Green Industries
- Hairstyling & Aesthetics
- Health Care
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Manufacturing Technology
- Technological Design
- Transportation Technology
Educational Studies Core
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TEC 312 | Foundations of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDT 102 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDU 105 | History Education | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| EDT 210 | Ethics and Social Cohesion | 3 |
| PHY 102 | Basic Physics | 3 |
| CHE 102 | Basic Chemistry | 3 |
| TEC 314 | Fundamentals of Computer Technology | 3 |
| DMD 103 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| SOC 107 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 108 | Community Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Multicultural Issues in Society | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG. 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 213 | Motivational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 214 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| COM 312 | Human, Interpersonal and Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COM 313 | Communicating across Cultures | 3 |
| COM 314 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| EDT 101 | Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDT 315 | Designing Effective Instruction | 3 |
| EDT 345 | Leading with Cultural Intelligence | 3 |
Departmental Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDT 345 | Trends in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDT 289 | Methodology of Technological Research | 3 |
| EDT 421 | Educational Project Planning | 3 |
| EDT 423 | Methods and Techniques of Social Research | 3 |
| PYS 320 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| EDT 448 | Curricular Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDT 478 | Principles and Practices of Adult Learning | 3 |
| EDT 390 | Instructional Technology Tools & Development | 3 |
| EDT 201 | Special Topics: Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDT 438 | eLearning Content Development | 3 |
| EDT 476 | Creator Career Development | 3 |
Research Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDT 497 | Fundamentals of Evaluation, Measurement and Research | 3 |
| EDT 498 | Data-Informed Decision-Making, Research & Evaluation | 3 |
| EDT 499 | Research Project | 3 |
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must have met the following requirements:
- Earned a cumulative transfer GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completed at least 45 transferable quarter credits from regionally accredited colleges or universities (1 semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits)
- Live in the United States and do not require an F-1 visa.
If you have completed fewer than 40 transferable quarter credits at the time you submit your application, you will also need to complete the College Academic Distribution Requirements (IIU admission requirements that can be satisfied by high school and/or college coursework). Please contact us at [email protected] if you have questions about this requirement.