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BEMIDJI
STATE UNIVERSITY
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 | ED 6100 Educational Research (3 credits) |
| ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits) |
| ED 6108 The Learning Community (3 credits) |
Subtotal 6 Credits
II. Required Industrial Technology Core Select 6 credits from the following courses:
| IT 6200 Application of Emerging Technologies (2 credits) |
| IT 6280 Instructional Technologies in Industrial/Vocational Education (2 credits) |
| IT 6340 Leadership and Supervision in Industrial/Vocational Education (2 credits) |
| IT 6380 Grant and Contract Writing (2 credits) |
Subtotal 6 Credits
III. Required Option Select 16 credits from the following courses:
| IT 5850 Philosophy of Career and Technical Education (2 credits) |
| IT 5857 Methods of Teaching Industrial Technology/Vocational Education (4 credits) |
| IT 5858 Curriculum Development in Technology Education (2 credits) |
| IT 6170 Contemporary Approaches to Technology Education (2 credits) |
Subtotal 16 Credits
IV. Required Research
IT 6980 Graduate Research Paper (2 credits)
Subtotal 2 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for Degree
Total 30 Credits
Competency Requirement
Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the application of
instructional technologies.
Master Of Science -- Industrial Technology
This program provides graduate education for non-teaching individuals.
The program focuses on developing industrial technology and quality leadership
abilities and the application and analysis of techniques in these areas.
Preparation Requirements Undergraduate major or minor in industrial technology is suggested, but other degrees may be appropriate based on the applicant’s career history and interests.
Course Work Requirements
I. Required Core Courses
| IT 6000 Technical Research Design (3 credits) |
| IT 6100 Technical Research Implementation (3 credits) |
| IT 6117 Leadership Studies (3 credits) |
Subtotal 9 Credits
II. Quality Leadership Select 12 credits from the following courses:
| IT 5878 Quality Assurance (not available to students that have taken IT 4878) (3 credits) |
| IT 6120 Studies in Quality (3 credits) |
| IT 6130 Industrial Planning and Control (3 credits) |
| IT 6140 Topics in Quality Benchmarking (3 credits) |
| 3 credits from the following courses: |
| IT 6200 Application of Emerging Technologies (2 credits) |
| and/or IT 6240 Advanced Skills in Industrial Technology (1-4 credits) |
Subtotal 12 Credits
III. Elective Courses Select 9 credits from the following courses:
| PSY 5357 Industrial Organization Psychology (3 credits) |
| Industrial Technology courses |
| Business Administration courses |
Subtotal 9 Credits
IV. Synthesis
| IT 6870 Writing and Research in Technology (2 credits) |
| IT 6980 Graduate Research Paper |
| or IT 6990 Thesis (1 credit) |
Subtotal 3 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for Degree
Total 33 Credits
Competency Requirement
Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the computer application
of statistics used in technology.
Admission Requirements
| Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. |
| GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required for admittance. However, students with an undergraduate grade point average below 2.75 may be admitted on a provisional basis. For students admitted provisionally, a "B" (3.00) average must be attained for the first eight (8) semester hours of resident graduate work attempted. |
| Students who are within eleven (11) semester hours of satisfying undergraduate degree requirements may petition to take course work at the graduate level |
| Students must rank in the upper 50% of their graduating class or score 21 or above on the ACT. |
Application procedures for Non-BSU Graduates:
| Submit Application for Admission to Graduate Studies Office to the Graduate Studies office. |
| Submit a $20.00 non-refundable application fee payable to BSU. |
| Request one (1) official transcript from the undergraduate institution where you received your bachelor’s degree and from each graduate college or university you previously attended. Send directly to the Graduate Studies Office. |
| Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from a previous employer or professor. |
| Submit a copy of a current or previous valid teaching license or appropriate certificates. |
| A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. |
Master's Degree Program Options
THESIS OPTION Course Requirements: A minimum of thirty (30) credits is required in the Thesis Option. This includes the credits granted for the thesis. A maximum of ten (10) semester credits or the equivalent may be considered in transfer from another regionally accredited U.S. or approved international college or university. The thesis, which is prepared with the guidance of the advisory committee, must be written in acceptable English, demonstrate an ability to work independently, and give evidence of independent thought, both in perceiving problems and making satisfactory progress toward their solution.
RESEARCH PAPER OPTION Course Requirements: A minimum of thirty (30) credits are required in the Research Paper Option. This includes the credits granted for the research paper. A maximum of ten (10) semester credits or the equivalent may be considered in transfer from another regionally accredited U.S. or approved international college or university. Two (2) credits may be granted for the research paper.
Final Comprehensive Examinations
All major programs require satisfactory completion of a final written
and oral examination.
Estimated Costs For the 2004-2005 academic year, the estimated cost of attendance for students living on campus is approximately $11,604, which includes tuition, fees, room and board.
| Students who live on campus receive in-state tuition regardless of their home state, room rates stay fixed for up to four years, and students pay for only 12 credits per semester, although they can take up to 24 credits per semester. |
The Center for Extended Learning at Bemidji State University facilitates a variety of degree programs for distance learners: the MSIT degree program are offered through a variety of flexible delivery options, including online, self-study and other methods. Depending upon the classes you select, you may only need to come to campus to defend your final paper.
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Tuition rates are competitive, costing only $245.00/semester credit plus $15 fee per credit (subject to change). Additionally, out of state students registering for on-line classes qualify for instate tuition. |
