2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog Department of Technology

https://tec.illinoisstate.edu

Admission/Retention Requirements

For information about admission to this program visit the University’s Academics website.

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Honors in Technology

The Department of Technology offers honors work in the different departmental programs to majors who have completed 60 semester hours with a cumulative 3.50 GPA. Students interested in the program should see the departmental advisor. Requirements for honors in the Technology Honors Program are available in the departmental office, 215 Turner Hall.

For more information on Honors in Technology, including admission and retention standards, please visit the Honors website.

Construction Management

Degree Offered: B.S.

General Department Information

The mission of the Department of Technology is to prepare individuals to become technology-oriented professionals and leaders in organizations and society. Students in the Department of Technology are required to select one of the following majors: Computer Systems Technology, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Graphic Communications Technology, Sustainable and Renewable Energy, or Technology and Engineering Education. 

Major in Construction Management

Construction Management is an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides a background in construction means and methods, business administration, communication skills, architectural and engineering fundamentals, applied science, and mathematics. The goal of the major is to prepare construction professionals capable of managing projects to completion from construction documents prepared by design professionals. Coursework emphasizes the allocation of labor, equipment, and material to construction projects in order to achieve completion at maximum efficiency of time and cost. The program focus is on production and management capabilities. The Construction Management major is accredited by the American Council on Construction Education (ACCE). Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in residential, commercial and specialty construction. Initial employment may include field supervision, project management, estimating, and scheduling. Positions are also available in related areas such as code enforcement, construction financing, product sales, quality control, and safety management.

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Engineering Technology

Degree Offered: B.S.

Major in Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology is a multidisciplinary curriculum that provides experiences in the following areas: Automation, Product Design, Process Control, Plastic Materials, Quality Management, and/or Technical Project Management. The goal of the major is to prepare professionals capable of managing projects and processes in government and private enterprise settings. Coursework emphasizes the management of people, processes, and materials through hands-on activities. Initial employment opportunities include: project management, process control, production management, product design, quality control support, and technical sales. The Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

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Graphic Communications Technology Program

Degree Offered: B.S.

Major in Graphic Communications Technology

Graphic Communications Technology graduates become technical, creative and management professionals in a variety of markets. The curriculum blends digital media and print media technology. Students are involved in hands-on projects to design and produce media that incorporate photography, video, 3D animation, augmented reality, and printing technology. Graduates develop highly marketable skills in product management, project management and business. Two concentrations within the graphic communications major may be pursued for more in-depth study: (1) marketing graphics technology, or (2) web content management. The Graphic Communications Technology Program is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC).

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Computer Systems Technology

Degree Offered: B.S.

Major in Computer Systems Technology

Computer Systems Technology is an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides a background in computer technology, software, programming, information imaging, and other industry-related technologies. The goal is to prepare professionals for the management and supervision of technical computer systems in industrial settings. Coursework emphasizes the use of computer systems to provide students with a diverse technical and professional background in communications, networking, interfacing, and electronic principles related to a variety of computer systems. Computer Systems Technology is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

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Sustainable and Renewable Energy

Degree Offered: B.S.

Major in Sustainable and Renewable Energy

The Major in Sustainable and Renewable Energy is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers in renewable energy and related industries, including wind energy, solar power, biofuels, and energy management. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of energy management concepts and the roles played by renewable resources. Students will develop expertise in an interdisciplinary core of subjects fundamental to renewable energy as well as more in-depth studies in a related minor.

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Technology and Engineering Education

Degree Offered: B.S.

Major in Technology and Engineering Education

Technology and Engineering Education includes: (1) a study of the concepts practiced in modern technological systems of energy utilization, communication, production, and transportation, and engineering-related fields; (2) the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in these five areas related to the use of tools, materials, processes, resources, techniques, scientific principles, work (skill and organization), and products as well as their impacts on society; and (3) the professional competencies of planning, executing and evaluating instruction.

 The following requirements are part of the entitlement program leading to endorsement at the secondary 6-12 grade levels. Initial employment opportunities include: Junior High/Middle School Technology and Engineering Teacher, High School Technology and Engineering Teacher, Vocational/Trade School Teacher, School District Technology Coordinator, Community/Junior College Instructor, Industrial Trainer/Instructor. A cumulative and major GPA of 2.50 is required for student teaching and graduation. The Technology and Engineering Education Program is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and NCATE/CTTE.

University-Wide Teacher Education Requirements

Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education

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Minor in Technology

21 total credit hours required

  • 6 of the 21 credit hours required must be upper level coursework
  • No more than 9 credit hours from the major program of study may be applied to the minor

Courses must be chosen from the following list

Allow substititions for Technology Major:

Acceptable substitutions for CHE 102 are CHE 110/112  or 140
Acceptable substitution for HSC 385 is HSC 271
 Acceptable substitutions for MAT 120 are MAT 121, 144 or 145
 Acceptable substitution for MGT 100 is ECO 138
 Acceptable substitutions for PHY 105 are PHY 108 or 110
 Acceptable substitution for TEC 270 is MGT 220
Acceptable substitutions for TEC 330 are ACC 131/132