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Vocational Education

Department of Industrial Technology
College of Professional Studies
Bridgeman Hall 218-755-2950

Faculty

Dr. David Kingsbury (Director), Ms. Alice Larkin (Assistant Director), Mr. Leland Hayes, Dr. Mitchell E. Henke, Dr. James McCracken, Mr. Leo Morgan, Dr. Wally Peck, Dr. Mark Schmit

Areas of Study

Vocational education prepares people for careers in trades, industry, and related occupations. The Vocational Education program at Bemidji State University trains vocational education instructors. Vocational Education majors must have prior work experience in the field they wish to teach in, and credits may be awarded for that experience.

In Vocational Education, theories and other philosophical approaches to education are taught in the context of practical experience. For example, students who wish to teach in the construction area will already have work experience in that area. In the Vocational Education program, that experience is combined with teacher methodologies such as task analysis. Vocational Education offers degree and non-degree licensures. State of Minnesota Vocational Education licensure requires trade experience.

Note: Students interested in teaching vocational education who do not yet have work experience may consider a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Vocational Training. See the "Industrial Technology" section in this catalog.

The Bachelor of Science in Vocational Education does not meet licensure requirements for secondary school teaching in industrial arts or business education.

Preparation

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.

Note: exceptions may be made based on work experience. Contact the Office of Admissions or the Vocational Education advisor.

Other Recommended Preparation
Vocational Education
Technical Education
Work Experience

Second Majors and Minors

Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their major.

Credit Requirement

Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.

Career Directions

Vocational-Technical Instructor
Industrial Technical Trainer
Vocational Administrator
Special Need Teacher
Trade and Industry Instructor
Job Developer
Sheltered Workshop Administrator
Vocational Advisor
Technical Tutor
Human Resource Development

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