Technology Education BS
A specialized education for a high-tech future.
A degree in technology education will help you prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
By combining a strong foundation in teacher education with technical classes, using cutting-edge equipment, our Bachelor of Science in technology education prepares you to teach grades K-12.
In-Demand Careers
- Educational Technology Specialist
- Middle School Technology Education Teacher
- High School Technology Education Teacher
- Vocational/Career Tech Instructor
- School District Technology Coordinator
- Information Technology Teacher
Why Technology Education? | Why Our Program?
- Our program provides a rigorous technical background and the highest level of teacher preparation.
- Our students take 10 technical classes and engage in a capstone design project.
- We offer two concentrations: teaching and applied technology. Students with a teaching concentration will be eligible for full certification to teach technology education in grades K-12 in Rhode Island upon completion of the program.
- Topics covered in the BS in technology education curriculum include: teaching and learning, educational psychology, special education practices, computer-aided design, manufacturing systems and communication systems.
Our technology education majors work with cutting-edge tools and processes, including CNC milling, 3D printing, design software, laser cutting and etching, robotics and a precision measurement arm.
Our Educational Studies Faculty
Dr. Jeremy P. Benson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lesley M. Bogad
- Professor
Dr. Tommy Ender
- Associate Professor
Maria Guzman Antelo
- Assistant Professor
Alia Hadid
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Sarah Hesson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Julie R. Horwitz
- Professor
Dr. Janet D. Johnson
- Professor
Dr. Rudolf V. Kraus
- Associate Professor
Dr. Charles H. McLaughlin
- Professor
Dr. Erin Papa
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Victoria Restler
- Associate Professor
Ensuring That You'll be Ready
Charles McLaughlin
“Our technology education degree prepares students to teach others about technology and answers the question: ‘Why do I have to learn this?’ Tech ed teachers help shape the future of students who are interested in technology and technical fields.”
A Joy-Filled Career
“…every day I feel like a kid in a sandbox because I get to play with different machines and teach others about those machines.”
Take the Next Step!
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241