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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
"The CTE program at EIU has opened many doors for me that I didn’t know were there. There are so many new things to experience, from all the wonderful equipment we have, to the vast amount of knowledge from the professors. There is something new to do or learn every day and I don’t think I could’ve gotten this amazing experience anywhere else!"
Matthew Mullins
Career & Technical Education: Technology | Class of 2017 | Technical Education Leader, Lockport Township High School | SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year
Matthew Mullins, Career & Technical Education: Technology 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 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

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

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

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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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