Courses

STEM 110: Technology and Your World
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. An overview of the resources, and systems of technology. Emphasis is on the impacts that technology has on individuals and society. Discussion and activities explore the evolution of technology, its changes, advances, and effects on individuals and society.

STEM 330: Medical, Agricultural, and Bio-related Technologies
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. A study of technological systems related to medical and food producing technologies. Students learn the basics of these technologies and complete activities that integrate the content with processes and products found in our technological world.

STEM 350: Communication Technology Processes
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. The study of communication design principles and techniques for technology education. Emphasis is placed on the skills and equipment used in design, production, and distribution of communications. Print and electronic media are explored through technical illustration, video, audio, and other specialty processes of communications. Prerequisite: STEM 251G.

STEM 731/831: Technical Systems
Lecture 3 hours, 3 credits. This course assists in preparing the professional technology educator by adding to their refinement of professional practice and their evolving perspectives of technology education. It also contributes to the content specialty of technology education. Through this course, it is hoped that professional educators will become more committed to their educational career.

STEM 732/832: Program Development for Technology Education
Lecture 3 hours, 3 credits. Plan and develop an effective program with technology related activities. Focus is on identification and development of resources, activities, and materials for classroom programs.

SEPS 762/862: Administration & Management of Education & Training Programs
Lecture 3 hours, 3 credits. This course deals with organizational policy, human and financial resources, facilities, and the planning process as applied to occupational education and adult training programs.

SEPS 765/865: Trends and Issues of Economics and Workforce Development
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. An analysis of economic trends and issues that lead to workforce development decisions. Focus is on planning for educational and training programs to meet workforce needs dictated by local and regional economic issues. This course is designed for community college and school system personnel.

SEPS 785/885: Curriculum Development in Occupational Education and Training
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. A course designed to prepare professionals to design and develop curriculum for occupational education and training courses and programs.

SEPS 787/887: Career and Technical Education Curriculum
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits.  Learn the various curriculum options taught in secondary schools under the auspices of career and technical education. Work from an administrative standpoint to learn the mission and goals of the various subject areas and plan to direct such efforts.

SEPS 788/888: Instructional Strategies and Innovations
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Learning and teaching styles are considered as a basis for developing instructional strategies to maximize education and training outcomes. Relevant learning theories and knowledge of self, learner, technology, and the environment are blended to enhance the participant's instructional strategies.