Why choose BYU Engineering for a Master of Science in Technology and Engineering Education?
The Master of Science in Technology and Engineering Education is designed for educators and professionals seeking to advance their expertise in technology and engineering pedagogy. This program emphasizes both research and practice, preparing graduates to lead in the design, implementation, and evaluation of technology and engineering focused instruction. Students will deepen their understanding of technology and engineering education in an academic and spiritual environment while gaining the tools to analyze and apply best practices in teaching and curriculum development with the ultimate goal of becoming educational leaders capable of serving and lifting others.
BYU gives educators and professionals the opportunity to leverage an excellent education with the research, practical, and leadership skills necessary to becoming educational leaders capable of serving and inspiring the next generation of learners.
What You’ll Experience
- Choice of a research-oriented thesis or an application-based project
- Focus on the role of technology in modern teaching practice and pedagogy
- Courses in curriculum design, assessment, and methods unique to technology education
- Development of leadership, technological literacy, ethics, and team-building skills
- Flexible summer-intensive and evening course options
- Affordable tuition with funding opportunities available
Requirements for Degree
Thesis Program: Advancing the State of the Art
- 30 Credit Hour M.S. Program
- 6 credit hours of TEE 699R: Thesis
- 24 approved course hours (minimum 12 hours of TEE electives)
- Recommended Courses: TEE 610, TEE 625, TEE 638, TEE 675, STAT 511
- Committee Approved: Program of Study (course plan) and Prospectus
- Examination: Oral defense and publication of thesis
Project Program: Applying the State of the Art
30 Credit Hour M.S. Program
- 3 credit hours of TEE 698R: Project
- 27 approved course hours (minimum 12 hours of TEE electives)
- Recommended Courses: TEE 610, TEE 625, TEE 638, TEE 675, STAT 511
- Committee Approved: Program of Study (course plan) and Project Proposal
- Examination: Oral defense of project and Project Report
Expectations regarding the quality of written and oral presentation, as well as completing the degree within three years, are the same for both a thesis and a project.
Application Deadlines
Spring Term: January 31 of the same year
Summer Term: January 31 of the same year
Fall Semester: February 28 of the same year
Winter Semester: July 31 of proceeding 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
- Bachelor's degree in technology and engineering teacher education or related fields (e.g. STEM education, IP&T, engineering)
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- GRE (GMAT may be substituted)
- Statement of Intent and Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Honor Code Agreement
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.