Ferris State > Bachelor Degree Technical Education 
College of Education & Human Services
Technical Education
Ferris State University
Bishop Hall Room 421
1349 Cramer Circle
Big Rapids, Michigan MI (USA) 49307-2737
Phone: 231-591-5361
Rapid technological changes have generated strong demand for technical teachers in Michigan. Graduates of the technical education degree program can expect excellent career opportunities in industry, secondary and vocational education.
Technical skills and the training to teach them to others are a valuable combination in education today. If you relate well to others and enjoy working with your hands and mind, you are well suited for a worthwhile and rewarding career in technical education.
The Ferris State University technical education degree program provides a balanced mix of courses in three major areas: professional education, field experience and liberal arts education. About a third of the courses required for graduation from the technical education degree program will be in the major's chosen field. Technical education degree students also must complete technical education work experience. A field experience in which technical education degree students work with young people in public schools is required, along with a full-time directed teaching assignment in a vocational/technical program at an area vocational center or high school.
Known for its technical, hands-on programs, Ferris State University offers technical education students diverse opportunities including automotive, electronics, welding, industrial and HVACR technology or computer assisted design and manufacturing.
High school students and transfer students with 29 credit hours or less must possess a high school grade point average of 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) or an ACT composite score of 15. College students transferring into the technical education degree program with 30 credit hours or more must possess a 2.0 cumulative GPA. College students transferring into the technical education degree program with completed majors or minors must have the appropriate GPA as established by each department. Consult the technical education degree program description for other admission requirements.
Admission to the Technical Education Degree Program requires the completion of one of the following:
The technical education degree program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree through the School of Education, College of Education & Human Services. Graduates of the technical education degree program must complete all of FSU's general education, technical, and education requirements. Professional education requirements include a semester of directed student teaching. Consult technical education degree program description for other technical education graduation requirements.
College of Education & Human Services
Technical Education
Ferris State University
Bishop Hall Room 421
1349 Cramer Circle
Big Rapids, Michigan MI (USA) 49307-2737
Phone: 231-591-5361
