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Career & Technical Education: Technology

Prepare to teach technology, engineering and applied technical subjects in grades 5–12. Build hands-on expertise in design, construction, materials and manufacturing while completing requirements for Illinois teacher licensure.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 80 in Major
Careers
School, Postsecondary
Career & Technical Education: Technology students at EIU

Why Study Career & Technical Education: Technology at EIU?

  • Prepare for Illinois licensure to teach technology and engineering subjects in grades 5–12
  • Build technical knowledge in design, construction, materials, manufacturing and fabrication
  • Gain experience with CAD, 3D modeling, CNC systems and rapid prototyping
  • Learn in small classes with access to faculty guidance and hands-on facilities
  • Develop teaching confidence through field experience and a full semester of student teaching
"I would describe my time at Eastern Illinois University as both challenging and rewarding. The CTE program allowed me to choose courses from a wide variety of disciplines within the Career & Technical Education field. That freedom to choose from a variety of courses helped prepare me to teach a wide range of different CTE classes."
Ryan Altenburg
Class of 2013 | Internship Program Coordinator & Engineering Design Teacher at Downers Grove South High School | Oak Lawn, IL
Ryan Altenburg, Class of 2013 | Internship Program Coordinator & Engineering Design Teacher at Downers Grove South High School at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Create technical projects through hands-on design, construction and fabrication courses
  • Use CAD, 3D modeling, CNC equipment and rapid-prototyping tools
  • Analyze materials, building systems, machine design and construction costs
  • Design and teach project-based lessons during school field experiences
  • Complete a full semester of supervised student teaching
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Hands-On Experience, Career & Technical Education: Technology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Career & Technical Education: Technology is designed for students who enjoy designing, building, troubleshooting and showing others how things work. You will develop technical knowledge through courses in engineering graphics, construction, building systems, materials science, manufacturing, fabrication, 3D modeling, CNC systems, rapid prototyping and machine design.

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$54,548
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Career/Technical Education Teachers,…
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  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Gail Turner
Instructor, CTE Coordinator (TLF)
glturner@eiu.edu
2144 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5728
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Stephen Lucas
Executive Director, Educator Preparation
selucas@eiu.edu
1417 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5728
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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