Math/Science/Technology

Undergraduate Program

 

The Math/Science/Technology (M/S/T) major provides an appealing, innovative academic experience where the importance of understanding math and science is set within an authentic context, which we call technology (Engineering/Design). Technology is a field of study that focuses on the work of design and engineering professionals who, through entrepreneurship, help create the designed world. We view “technology” as a discipline which involves a unique form of thinking and doing.

This interdisciplinary major integrates formal study in mathematics, science, and technology and consists of a common “core” with a “specialization” in one of the M/S/T disciplines. Students selecting a technology specialization will complete 10 units of common core requirements including MAT 127/Calculus A, Math Option, Science Option#1, two other approved science courses, ETE 261/Multimedia Design, ETE 271/Structures and Mechanics, MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Education I (or MAT 200 by advisement); TED 460/Integrated M/S/T for the Child/Adolescent Learner, and one M/S/T electives (by advisement). The technology specialization consists of a minimum of four additional units with at least three at the 300 level or higher selected from the following courses: ETE 111/Engineering Design, ETE 281/Analog Circuits and Devices, ETE 361 Architectural and Civil Engineering Design, ETE 461/Manufacturing Systems, or two laboratory courses (ETE 275/Mechanics and Materials Laboratory, or ETE 285/Robotics and Controls Laboratory, or ETE 365/Prototyping Laboratory), and one approved elective in support of the middle school endorsement.

 

Entrance, Retention, and Graduation Standards

Every major program at the College has set standards for allowing students to remain in that program, to transfer within the College from one program to another, and to graduate from a program. The following are the standards for programs in technological studies. Minimum grades are noted in parentheses:

•  Retention in the technology education major is based on the following performance standards in these “critical content courses”

  • ETE 261/Multimedia Design (C+); and

  • TED 280/Introduction to Teaching Technology Education (C+).

•  Transfer to the technology education major from another program within the College is based upon the following performance standards in these “foundation courses”

  • ETE 261/Multimedia Design (C+); and

  • ED 280/Introduction to Teaching Technology Education (B-).

• Retention in the M/S/T major is based on the following performance standards in these “critical content courses” 

  • ETE 261/Multimedia Design (C+); and

  • ELST and DHST—ELE 201/RAL221 (C+); or

  • ECST—ECE 102/202 (C+); or

  • SEST—WRI 102/SPE 103/FSP (B).

• Transfer to the M/S/T major from another program within the College is based upon the following performance standards in these “foundation courses”

  • ETE 261/Multimedia Design (C+); and

  • ELST and DHST—ELE 201/RAL221 (C+); or

  • ECST—ECE 102/202 (C+); or

  • SEST—WRI 102/SPE 103/FSP (B).

Technology Education (ETTC) or M/S/T (ELST/ECST/DHST/SEST) Majors

Candidates for a teacher-education certificate must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average to successfully complete their teacher education program. They also must meet the state hygiene/physiology requirement and pass the appropriate PRAXIS examination before the New Jersey State Department of Education will issue the appropriate certificate. MST graduates will be able to qualify for a middle school endorsement. Teacher-education candidates will receive a “certificate of eligibility with advanced standing” which requires a candidate to be provisionally certified for his or her first year of teaching. After one year of successful teaching, the candidate is eligible for a permanent certificate. Students should consult with their departmental advisers in planning their academic program. These plans should take into account requirements for the major, general education, professional courses, and state certification.

 

Suggested Course Sequence

M/S/T—Freshman Year (by advisement)

FSP      First Seminar...................................................................... 1 course unit

MAT    127/Calculus A..................................................................... 1 course unit

TST      161/Creative Design............................................................ 1 course unit

ETE     261/Multimedia Design.......................................................... 1 course unit

Science Option #1 (by advisement)................................................... 1 course unit

Math or Science Option (by advisement)............................................ 1 course unit

MAT 105/Mathematical Structures and Algorithms for Education.......... 1 course unit

WRI     102/Academic Writing (if not exempt)*................................... 1 course unit

Total for year 8 course units

*It is recommended that students exempted from this course take another liberal learning course.