The Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) Master of Science Degree is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in technology and engineering teacher education or related areas. The purpose of this degree program is to enable students to develop writing and research abilities related to technology and engineering education and to be more effective teachers and leaders in an educational setting.
Students in this degree program can choose between a thesis or project option that should be completed within a three-year timeframe. The intent of a thesis is to advance the state of the art while the intent of a project is to apply the state of the art. Students completing a thesis receive 6 credit hours through a research-oriented experience while students completing a project receive 3 credit hours for their effort. The results of a thesis should be publishable as a journal or conference article, while the results of a project may or may not be publishable. In addition, work on a thesis is more likely to be funded than work on a project. Both a thesis and a project are reviewed by and presented to a graduate committee comprised of three faculty members. Expectations regarding the quality of written and oral presentation are the same for both a thesis and a project.
Application Deadlines
Spring/Summer terms: February 1 of the same year
Fall Semester: March 1 of the same year
Winter Semester: September 1 of previous year
We recommend applying for admittance during Spring or Summer terms, due to limited TEE course offerings during Fall and Winter. If you would like to be admitted during Fall or Winter semesters, please speak with the graduate program coordinator before applying.
Admission Requirements
Required Tests
- GRE, (GMAT may be substituted but waivers will not be granted)
- English Proficiency (Please see "English Proficiency Tests" for further information)
Additional Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Baccalaureate degree in technology and engineering education or related field
- Basic sciences background, along with engineering mathematics, computers or electronics or electronics, management, architecture, and manufacturing methods
- Statement of intent
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
Requirements for Degree
Thesis Program:
- Credit hours: 24 minimum approved course hours plus 6 thesis hours (TEE 699R).
- Required courses: TEE 699R
- An approved study list is required. Recommended courses: Stat 511, TEE 610, TEE 625, TEE 638, TEE 675
- Examination: Oral defense of thesis
Project Program:
- Credit hours: 27 minimum approved course hours plus 3 project hours (TEE 698R).
- Required courses: TEE 698R
- An approved study list is required. Recommended courses: Stat 511, TEE 610, TEE 625, TEE 638, TEE 675
- Examination: Oral defense of project
For more information on the Graduate studies opportunities in TEE and how to apply, please contact Genevieve Baker at 801-422-3892 or gbaker@byu.edu.
For questions regarding research areas or course selection, please contact Dr. Scott Bartholomew at 801-422-6310 or scottbartholomew@byu.edu.