Industrial Technology Education: Non-Vocational

Program Overview

Western Michigan University's non-vocational industrial technology program prepares students to teach industrial technology courses at the middle or secondary level. The program leads to a State of Michigan K-12 or Secondary Provisional Certificate and prepares graduates for careers as classroom teachers in various areas, including auto tech, welding, construction trades, drafting, and electronics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Western Michigan University's non-vocational industrial technology program prepares students to teach industrial technology-type courses at the middle or secondary level. The program is similar to the vocational industrial technology program but does not require students to document relevant work experience in the industrial area in which they would like to teach.

Careers:

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in non-vocational industrial technology are working as classroom teachers in various areas, including:

• Auto tech
• Welding
• Construction trades
• Drafting
• Electronics
They work in various organizations, including:
• Middle schools
• Junior high schools
• High schools
• Community colleges