Department of Technology and Cognition Main Office Matthews Hall, 304 P.O. Box 13857 Denton, TX 76203-6857 (817) 565-2093 Fax: 565-2185 Jon I. Young, Chair Faculty Professors Bullock, Ditzenberger, Hresko, McCallon, Poirot, Thomas, J. Wircenski, M. Wircenski, Young. Associate Professors Brookshire, Holcomb, Holder, Knezek, Miller, Norris, Schlieve, Schumacker. Assistant Professors Allen, Callahan, Ennis, Frerichs, Hildreth, Rademacher, Sayler. Lecturers Canady, Mortensen, Swain. Programs of Study The Department of Technology and Cognition offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: - Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with a major in occupational training and development; - Master of Science with a major in computer education and cognitive systems, and - concentrations under the major in systems and media; - Master of Education, and - Doctor of Philosophy, both with a major in special education; - Doctor of Philosophy with a major in educational research; - Master of Science, - Master of Education, - Doctor of Philosophy, and - Doctor of Education, all with a major in applied technology, training and development. The undergraduate program of study leads to a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a major in occupational training and development. The program of applied technology, training and development offers a curriculum of teacher education and administration in occupational training and development. There are 10 applied technology certification programs. Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences offers options in general technology, trade and industrial technology, and office technology. The undergraduate programs prepare students for careers in education, business, industry and government. Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Major in Occupational Training and Development Students may select a non-teaching or teaching program in occupational training and development. Non-Teaching Program This degree program is designed for students who desire to complete a baccalaureate degree after completing an occupational specialization program in a junior/community college or four-year institution. It provides an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree for students who were enrolled in or who have graduated from an applied technology program. Degree Requirements for the BAAS with a Major in Occupational Training and Development (Non-Teaching) Candidates for the BAAS must meet the following requirements. 1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 130 total semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. University Core Curriculum: 47-49 hours. - English: 12 hours, ENGL 1310; ENGL 1320 or ENGL 2700; ENGL 2210; ENGL 2220 - History: 6 hours, HIST 2610, HIST 2620 - Political Science: 6 hours, PSCI 1040, PSCI 1050 - Economics: 3 hours, ECON 1110 - Physical and Life Sciences: 6-8 hours, any two laboratory science courses - Mathematics: 3 hours, MATH 1100 or higher - Computer Science: 3 hours, ATTD 4300 - Communications: 3 hours, ATTD 4000 - Wellness Skills: 2-3 hours, PHED 1000 or DANC 1100 - Visual and Performing Arts: 3 hours chosen from University Core Curriculum approved list. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. - Understanding of Ideas and Values: 6 hours chosen from University Core Curriculum approved list. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 4. Major Requirements: - Occupational Specialization - 36 hours - Career Development - 42 hours (Includes ATTD 4000 and ATTD 4300 from Core Curriculum) 5. Minor: A minor is not required for this degree. 6. Electives: 3 hours 7. Other Course Requirements: Students must complete a minimum of 42 hours of advanced work (3000- or 4000-level courses) selected to enhance their professional development. 8. Other Requirements: - A minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation. Summary of Degree Requirements: Occupational Training and Development: 78 Electives: 3 Core: 47-49 English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Laboratory Science 6-8 Economics 3 Mathematics 3 Computer (fulfilled in major) 3 Communications (fulfilled in major) 3 Wellness Skills 2 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Total Minimum Hours Required: 130 Note: 42 hours must be advanced. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for the BAAS with a Major in Occupational Training and Development (Non-Teaching) Occupational Specialization, 36 Hours Non-teaching majors must select one of three specializations in occupational training and development: general technology, trade and industrial technology or office technology. All non-teaching BAAS students must complete 36 semester hours of course work in their occupational specialization. They may be completed in an occupational/applied technology program at the community college or in occupational training and development courses at the university level. Students should contact a faculty adviser in the department to determine the 36 semester hours of course work needed to complete the occupational specialization section of the degree plan. Students selecting the trade and industrial technology option also must complete {3}hours in college math and 3 hours in computer science. Career Development Courses, 42 Hours Non-teaching BAAS students in occupational training and development must complete 42 semester hours of 3000- and 4000-level course work in the career development sections of the degree plan. All students must complete the following 15 hours of course work under the professional development section of the degree plan. - ATTD 4000, Developing Effective Presentation Skills - ATTD 4070, Principles of Leadership, Empowerment and Team Building - ATTD 4300, Microcomputer Applications in Education and Training - ATTD 4470, Human Relations in Business, Education and Industry - ATTD 4510, Communications in Business, Education and Industry General technology, trade and industrial technology and office technology option students must complete 27 semester hours of additional course work in the career development section of the degree plan. Students in the general technology and trade and industrial technology options select these support courses in consultation with an adviser in the program. Electives, 3 Hours Completion of 3 semester hours of elective courses is required on the degree plan for all non-teaching BAAS students. Teaching Program Students planning teaching careers in business education may complete the program of study for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in office skills. The teaching option provides the curriculum requirements needed to obtain a Business Composite Teaching Certificate. A minimum of 132 semester hours is required for completion of the degree program. A minimum GPA of 2.75 on all course work is required for all teacher education programs. The Business Composite teaching option, outlined below, meets all the standards for Texas teacher certification. Degree Requirements for the BAAS with a Major in Occupational Training and Development (Business Composite - Teaching) Candidates for the BAAS must meet the following requirements. 1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of minimum of 131-134 total semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. University Core Curriculum: 50-53 hours - English: 12 hours, ENGL 1310; ENGL 1320 or ENGL 2700; ENGL 2210; ENGL 2220 - History: 6 hours, HIST 2610, HIST 2620 - Political Science: 6 hours, PSCI 1040, PSCI 1050 - Economics: 3 hours, ECON 1110 - Physical and Life Sciences: 6-8 hours, any two laboratory science courses - Mathematics: 3 hours, MATH 1100 or higher - Computer Science: 3 hours, ATTD 4300 (requirement in the major) - Communications: 3 hours, ATTD 4000 or COMM 1010 - Wellness Skills: 2-3 hours, PHED 1000 or DANC 1100 - Visual and Performing Arts: 3 hours chosen from University Core Curriculum approved list. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. - Understanding of Ideas and Values: 6 hours chosen from University Core Curriculum approved list. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 4. Major Requirements: - Teaching Field Courses: 51 hours Accounting, 9 hours: ACCT 2010, 2020, 3100 Finance, 3 hours: FINA 2770 Business Law, 3 hours: BLAW 3430 Management Principles, 3 hours: MGMT 3820 Advanced Document Formatting, 3 hours: ATTD 1200 Alphabetic Speedwriting, 3 hours: ATTD 1310 Personal Development, 3 hours: ATTD 3010 Microcomputer Applications, 3 hours: ATTD 4300* Human Relations, 3 hours: ATTD 4470 Office Communications, 3 hours: ATTD 4510 Word Processing, 3 hours: ATTD 4800 Desktop Publishing, 3 hours: ATTD 4800 Office Information I, 3 hours: ATTD 4800* Office Information II, 3 hours: ATTD 4800* Administrative Office Management, 3 hours: ATTD 4800 - Professional Development Courses: 21 hours Professional Education Courses, 9 hours: EDSE 3800, 3830, 4060 Business Education Curriculum and Principles, 3 hours: BUED 4503 Teaching of Business Education, 3 hours: BUED 4513 or EDSE 4070 Student Teaching, 6 hours: EDSE 4108, 4118 *If a student wants to attain the IPT endorsement, which currently permits the teaching of Computer Literacy at the middle school level, CECS 1100, 3440, and 4100 can be substituted for ATTD 4300 (Microcomputer Applications), ATTD 4800 (Office Information I), and ATTD 4800 (Office Information II). This decision should be made, however, before the student's degree plan is prepared. 5. Minor: A minor is not required for this degree. 6. Electives: 6 hours, 3 hours ATTD and 3 additional hours. 7. Other Course Requirements: ECON 1100. 8. Other Requirements: 1. A minimum grade of C in each education course is required. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all education courses is required. 2. If an instructor in any class judges a student to be deficient in personal qualities or communication skills, the student will be referred to the department Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee. If the ARD Committee agrees that a student is deficient, the student will receive a grade of I in the course. The I will be removed when the committee decides the student is no longer deficient. 3. Students are encouraged to file a degree plan at the earliest possible date after enrolling at UNT. The degree plan must be filed no later than the first semester of the junior year. Summary of Degree Requirements: Teaching Field: 51 Professional Education: 21 Other Requirements: 3 Electives: 6 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Laboratory Science 6-8 Economics 3 Mathematics 3 Computer 3 (fulfilled in major) Communications 3 Wellness Skills 2-3 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Total Minimum Hours Required: 131-134 Note: 42 hours must be advanced. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Degree Requirements for the BAAS with a Major in Occupational Training and Development (Applied Technology - Teaching) Candidates for the BAAS must meet the following requirements. 1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 130 total semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. University Core Curriculum: 47-49 hours. See "Degree Requirements for the BAAS with a Major in Occupational Training and Development (Non-Teaching)". 4. Major Requirements: - Occupational Specialization - 36 hours - Career Development - 42 hours (Includes ATTD 4000 and ATTD 4300 from Core Curriculum) 5. Minor: A minor is not required for this degree. 6. Electives: 3 hours 7. Other Course Requirements: Students must complete a minimum of 42 hours of advanced work (3000- or 4000-level courses) selected to enhance their professional development. 8. Other Requirements: - A minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation. BAAS students in occupational training and development may complete course work requirements for applied technology certification in marketing education, office education and trade and industrial education. To fulfill the certification requirements, students must complete the Texas government course, the required number of courses for the certificate, the number of hours of work experience required for the certificate, the TECAT and teach at least two years on an emergency certificate in an approved applied technology education program at the secondary level. The course work requirements for each of the applied technology certification programs are listed in this section. Students who plan to obtain certification in any of the applied technology certification programs should contact a faculty adviser in the department before taking any course work to ensure that they have the needed qualifications to complete the certification program. Marketing Education Students who plan to fulfill the requirements for marketing education certification must work with a faculty adviser in completing the required Statement of Qualifications form to be filed with the Office of Student Services in the College of Education. The course work requirements include the following. - ATTD 4000, Developing Effective Presentation Skills - ATTD 4435, History and Principles of Applied Technology - ATTD 4520, Management of Cooperative Programs - ATTD 4630, Organization and Administration of Applied Technology Programs - ATTD 4730, Occupational Analysis and Course Development - MKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing - MKTG 4600, Retailing Office Education Students who plan to fulfill the requirements for office education certification must work with a faculty adviser in completing the required Statement of Qualifications form to be filed with the Office of Student Services in the College of Education. The course work requirements include the following. - ATTD 4630, Organization and Administration of Applied Technology Programs - ATTD 4000, Developing Effective Presentation Skills - 6 semester hours of microcomputer applications course work designed especially for office education teachers Trade and Industrial Education Students who plan to fulfill the requirements for trade and industrial education certification must work with a faculty adviser to complete the required Statement of Qualifications form to be filed with the Office of Student Services in the College of Education. The course work requirements include the following. - ATTD 4000, Developing Effective Presentation Skills - ATTD 4435, History and Principles of Applied Technology - ATTD 4450, Development, Organization and Use of Instructional Materials - ATTD 4460, Organization and Management of the Instructional Environment - ATTD 4470, Human Relations in Business, Education and Industry - ATTD 4730, Occupational Analysis and Course Development Summary of Degree Requirements: Occupational Training and Development: 78 Electives: 3 Core: 47-49 English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Laboratory Science 6-8 Economics 3 Mathematics 3 Computer (fulfilled in major) 3 Communications (fulfilled in major) 3 Wellness Skills 2 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Total Minimum Hours Required: 130 Note: 42 hours must be advanced. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Degree Plan All BAAS students should have an approved degree plan on file in the College of Education Office of Student Services, Matthews Hall, Room 105, as early as possible but not later than the beginning of the final 30 hours of courses. A degree plan worksheet is completed by the student's faculty adviser and the student. The worksheet is signed by the department chair and submitted to the College of Education Office of Student Services, where the official degree plan is completed for the student. Computer Education and Cognitive Systems The program of computer education and cognitive systems offers a number of elective and service courses designed to enhance the preparation of classroom teachers by providing opportunities for them to learn to integrate technology in the classroom. Information Processing Technology Endorsement The program in computer education and cognitive systems offers Texas Education Agency Level One and Level Two Information Processing Technology (IPT) endorsements. These endorsements are intended to document levels of competency in the area of educational applications of information processing technologies with an emphasis on computing technology. Teachers holding the IPT Level One endorsement will qualify to teach computer literacy at the junior high level. Beyond preparing educators to teach computer literacy, the program provides skills basic to the use of computing and technology throughout education. The endorsement provides educators in various positions with a means for documenting preparation related to information processing. For example, supervisors, program coordinators and district-level administrators are now able to verify preparation in this area beyond their required credential. Education service personnel, library/media specialists and teachers with credentials in traditional curriculum areas and programs may use IPT endorsement to document competency in the area of computing and technology. Level One endorsement requires a minimum of 9 semester hours and Level Two requires at least 15 hours. A passing score on the ExCET in Information Processing Technology also is required to finish the endorsement. Course work for IPT endorsement is available through undergraduate- or graduate-level areas. - Level One IPT Endorsement: (9 hours) CECS 1100, 3440 and 4100 - Level Two IPT Endorsement: (15 hours) CECS 1100, 3440, 4100, 4900 and 3 hours of additional CECS course work Special Education The program in special education offers a course of study leading to the generic special education service delivery system endorsement in conjunction with provisional elementary or secondary certification. This course of study is primarily for those whose career goals are oriented toward the teaching profession. Though the total number of hours required for a degree varies within the elementary and secondary education programs, the special education course of study consists of 24 hours of field experience and course work, plus student teaching at the appropriate level in the professional sequence. Student teaching is divided between regular classroom and special education settings. For further information about the elementary and secondary education certification programs, consult the appropriate sections of this catalog. Students who wish to pursue a generic special education service delivery, endorsement or teaching field must coordinate their degree programs through the Department of Technology and Cognition and the Department of Teacher Education and Administration. Formal degree plans are filed through the Department of Teacher Education and Administration. Students also must be advised through the special education program so their course of study is clearly defined. Coordination of course work is necessary to ensure timely graduation. Course work leading to generic special education service delivery, endorsement or teaching field is built into the course of study. Completion of courses, however, does not guarantee certification. Certification is the responsibility of the Texas Education Agency and requires mastery as demonstrated by a proficiency examination. Educational Research Courses in educational research are offered only at the graduate level. See the Graduate Catalog for additional information. Scholarships The Danny Miles Scholarship is awarded annually to an education major/special education minor. Applicants must exhibit a desire to work with exceptional youth in a community setting. The scholarship has a value of $300. Applications should be made through the UNT Scholarship Office. The Brittany Diane Pierce Scholarship Fund is awarded annually to an education major/special education minor. Applicants must be committed to the education of young exceptional individuals. The scholarship value is variable. Applications should be made through the UNT Scholarship Office. In some field experiences, work-study programs also are available. Graduate Programs The Department of Technology and Cognition offers programs of study leading to both master's and doctoral degrees. Students interested in graduate studies should consult the Graduate Catalog. Students may seek a Master of Science degree in either applied technology, training and development or computer education and cognitive systems or a Master of Education in applied technology, training and development. An interdisciplinary master's degree in corporate training and development is available through the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. A comprehensive curriculum for teacher training, career investigation, administrator preparation, and training and development is offered. Students also may study for a Master of Education in special education. Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied technology, training and development, educational research and special education are available and the Doctor of Education in applied technology, training and development also is available. Graduate Applied Technology Certification Programs The department offers applied technology certification programs in the following areas: administration and supervision, career investigation, office education, job placement, marketing education, trade and industrial education, and health science technology. For further information on certification, consult the Graduate Catalog. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.