| Program name: | B.S. Postsecondary Technical Education |
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| Type of program: | Baccalaureate Degree Program |
| The program will be offered at: | On-line degree program |
| Existing courses required for completion of program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours) | |
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| Professional Postsecondary Technical Education 32 hours all on-line
5400:401 (1) Learning with technology 5400:400 (3) Postsecondary Learner 5400:405 (3) Workforce Education for Youth and Adults 5400:415 (3) Training in Business and Industry 5400:420 (3) Postsecondary Instructional Computing 5400:430 (3) Systematic Curriculum Design for Postsecondary Instruction 5400:435 (3) Systematic Instructional Design for Postsecondary Education 5400:480 (3) Special Topics: Workforce Education and Training (4) 5400:490 (3) Workforce Education and Training Workshop (3) 5400:475 (3) Instructional Applications Seminar 5400:495 (3) Postsecondary Education Practicum These requirements are the same as the program articulation we are using with LCCC. All admission and graduation requirements remain the same as the on-campus program. Initially we expect to offer these courses as face-to-face and on-line. As demand increase we will offer separate sections for hybrid (web-enhanced) face-to-faced classes and full on-line classes. | |
| Courses new to university offering required for completion of program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours) | |
| Deletion of required courses | |
| Existing courses which can be used as electives in program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours; if options exist, list by option) | |
| Courses new to university offering which can be used as electives in program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours; if options exist, list by option) | |
| Deletion of elective courses | |
| Change in number of elective credits | |
| Change in number of required credits | |
| Change in number of credits required for degree | |
| Change in other degree requirements | |
| Change in admissions requirements for direct admits | |
| Current requirements: Proposed requirements: | |
| Change in admissions requirements for students using intercollege transfer | |
| Current requirements: Proposed requirements: | |
| Change in admissions requirements to a graduate program | |
| Current requirements: Proposed requirements: | |
| Implementation Plan | |
| Fall 2006 we would like to begin offering the courses fully on-line. July 1, 2006 we would like to begin admitting students fully on-line. A letter of intent is being sent this fall to NCA and OBR. Full proposals for a change of delivery will be submitted in the spring once there has been University level curricular approval. | |
| Additional program requirements: | |
| A letter of intent is being sent this fall to NCA and OBR. Full proposals for a change of delivery will be submitted in the spring once there has been University level curricular approval. These requirements are the same as the program articulation we are using with LCCC.
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| Other information: | |
| All admission and graduation requirements remain the same as the on-campus program. Initially we expect to offer these courses as face-to-face and on-line. As demand increase we will offer separate sections for hybrid (web-enhanced) face-to-faced classes and full on-line classes.
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| Resource statement: | |
| It is anticipated that over time as the enrollment in this program grows there will be a need for additional faculty member(s). | |
| Web components statement: | |
| All courses will be available in fully on-line format. All courses will also continue to be offered in a hybrid format for students not choosing to go with the fully on-line format. | |
| Rationale: | |
| The B.S. in Postsecondary Technical Education will celebrate its 35th year this year. It has always served the needs of returning adult students, particularly those that transfer from two-year colleges. This degree will continue to meet the needs of returning adult students. Currently the average age of our students is 39 years. They work full-time and take 6 credits a semester. Moving the program to fully online will prove to be attractive to this growing population. | |
| Bulletin description: | |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Postsecondary Technical Education Susan J. Olson, Ph.D. Program Coordinator solson@uakron.edu 330-972-8223 Prior to admission, students must complete 30 credit hours of course work with a 2.50 GPA overall. These requirements provide Technical Education Program majors with the breadth of knowledge they will need to make decisions in their teaching or training career. Other admission requirements are outlined on the program application form, available on-line. Within the Department, the Postsecondary Technical Education program prepares students to teach in postsecondary institutions or in education training programs in private industry or public agencies. This program does not provide for State of Ohio licensure in p-12. Specific teaching content areas for a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Postsecondary Technical Education include: business, health, engineering, natural sciences and public service technologies. Students interested in teaching a subject in a technical specialty existing or emerging or a training technique should consult the program coordinator. Requirements for Admission to Postsecondary Technical Education Program All applicants must successfully complete the following course work prior to admission into Postsecondary Technical Education. • Written and Oral Communication --at least 10 credits Credits 3300:111 English Composition I 4 3300:112 English Composition II 3 (with a grade of “C” or better) 7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 OR 7600:106 Introduction to Effective Oral Communications 3 • Social Science 3750:100 Introduction to Psychology 3 • Mathematics—minimum of 3 credits • Natural Science—minimum of 5 credits • Physical Education/Wellness 5550:xxx Physical Education/#Wellness 1 • Technical Teaching Field(s)—a minimum of 8 credits Does not include coursework already used above. A 2.5 GPA in all such course work is required. This includes credits beyond the 8 credits. Requirements for Graduation In addition, individuals must receive an overall GPA of 2.5 in all their course work used to earn the Bachelor of Science of Postsecondary Technical Education. Students must earn a “C” or better in each Postsecondary Technical Education course (5400) and a “C-“ or better in each Technical Teaching Field course. • Degree Requirements—Bachelor of Science in Postsecondary Technical Education (minimum of 128 hours) • General Studies 42 hours – Can be transferred from an accredidated institution of higher education or taken on-line as available at The University of Akron or taken at The University of Akron in a traditional face-to-face class • Technical Field (approved by advisor) 51-54 hours—Transferred from an accredidated institution of higher education • Professional Postsecondary Technical Education—32 hours completed fully on-line or taken in a hybrid face-to-face and on-line combination. • Electives- 0-3 hours • Students must complete their last 32 hours at the University of Akron to earn the Bachelor of Science in Postsecondary Technical Education • It takes a minimum of three semesters to complete this degree program, not including summers. Required Professional Postsecondary Technical Education - 32 hours 5400:401 (1) Learning with Technology 5400:400 (3) Postsecondary Learner 5400:405 (3) Workforce Education for Youth and Adults 5400:415 (3) Training in Business and Industry 5400:420 (3) Postsecondary Instructional Computing 5400:430 (3) Systematic Curriculum Design for Postsecondary Instruction 5400:435 (3) Systematic Instructional Design for Postsecondary Education 5400:480 (3) Special Topics: Workforce Education and Training (4) 5400:490 (3) Workforce Education and Training Workshop (3) 5400:475 (3) Instructional Practice Seminar (3) 5400:495 (3) Postsecondary Education Practicum (3) All 5400 courses are available on-line or face-to-face. |