he technology teacher education program prepares one to teach technology education at the 6-12th grade levels.

At the K-12 grade levels, technology education is a comprehensive, action-based educational program concerned with technology, how it evolved, its impact on society culture and the economy, as well as how it is used today and might be used in the future.

Skills & Knowledge Developed

Technical knowledge and skills
Pedagogy knowledge and skills

Employment Opportunities

Career Titles

Graduates of technology education are recruited for some of the following positions:

Junior high or middle school technology teacher
High school technology teacher
Trade school technology teacher
Vocational school teacher
Private technical school teacher
Community college technology teacher
School district technology coordinator
Industry technology representative for technology education
Industrial (non-teaching) positions

Employers That Have Recently Hired Our Graduates

All over the state and nation.

Salary Information

Salaries vary from urban, suburban and rural school districts, however the typical starting salary is between $35,000 and $48,000 for 185 days.

Placement Statistics for Illinois State University Graduates

Most technology education majors have found positions before graduation; 100 percent placement opportunities for Technology Educations majors have occurred since 1992.