Professional Development
Work Based Learning Graduate Certificate
We were approved for the Work Based Learning license at the April PELSB Board meeting.This program is 3 graduate courses offered online. Each course is 3 semester graduate credits.
Classes:
- ETS630: Foundations of WBL - summer session
- ETS631: Designing student experiences for WBL - fall semester
- ETS632: Managing WBL settings - spring semester
This license is an endorsement to an existing license and requires a teacher to have a current Minnesota license that covers grades 9-12.
To apply fo rthe program - go to graduate studies and select Work Based Learning Vertificate: Graduate Admissions | St. Cloud State University (stcloudstate.edu)
For questions contact Kurt Helgeson: krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-3127
CTE license
- Core skills - Includes four courses and is required for all CTE licenses.
- ETS650 (Spring semesters) - Contemporary Instructional Strategies in Technology Education & CTE
- ETS673 (Spring semesters) - Foundations of Technology Education
- ETS625 (Fall semesters) - Lab Safety and Maintenance in CTE and TE
- ETS675 (Fall semesters) - Philosophy and Practice of CTE and TE
- The courses will be offered online. Two classes will be offered each fall and spring. This is an endorsement to an existing license. It is expected that most portfolio reviews will take place during the summer.
- Content area - This will be a portfolio submitted for one of the four trades and industry areas.
- Guides are listed below for each content area.
Registration for CTE or Summer Workshops
There are two options for taking courses:- Non-degree seeking student
- Admission to master's degree in Technology Education (required for financial aid and TEACH Grant) Portfolio
- CTE Graduate Certificate will be available soon
Here are guidelines (PDFs) for the portfolios - word documents will be available when registered for the portfolio class (1 - 3 credits):
There is a grant / loan program for graduate courses but you need to be admitted to the graduate program. Details are at: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/teach
Summer Workshops 2024
ETS 413/513 : Teaching CADD (3 Credits)
Date: June 17-18
Course Description: This course will provide basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) knowledge and skills. The focus will be on Autodesk Inventor. Students will learn how to create basic designs, working drawings and assemblies. Intergrading CADD into curriculum will part of the course.
Instructor: Chuck Hentges crhentges@stcloudstate.edu
ETS 414/514: Mobile Lab Equipment and Curriculum (3 credits)
Date: June 19-21
Course Description: This course will look at how to use the equipment on the mobile lab. New equipment has been added to the program. Time will also be spend developing and reviewing curriculum that helps to address state and federal science, technology, engineering and mathematics standards.
This 3-day workshop will:
- Introduce the use of LASER engravers and 3D Printers to produce prototypes
- Introduce the use of CNC equipment with options for industry certification for teachers and students
- Provide time to develop curriculum related to equipment.
Instructor: Mark Schroll: mschroll@stcloudstate.edu
ETS690: Advanced Construction for Teachers (3 credits)
June 25 – 27
Course Description: This course will be hands on activities with many different construction related equipment including concrete and masonry. You will have a chance to learn some technical content and “work” with a variety of tools and machines to match your program curriculum.
Instructor: Kurt Helgeson krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu
ETS474/574: Transportation / Energy for Teachers (3 credits)
Date: July 9-11
Course Description: Exploration of transportation/energy as the prime mover of people and products within a society: transportation/energy processes including the storage and power/energy conversion. Curriculum development for students in the transportation and energy area.
This 3-day workshop will:
- Explore some hands-on activities related to teaching transportation / energy.
- Discuss and review major content areas for transportation / energy.
- Examine license requirements to teach Technology Education and Career & Technical Education transportation / energy.
- Provide time to develop curriculum related to transportation / energy.
Instructor: Chuck Hentges crhentges@stcloudstate.edu
ETS694: Advanced Manufacturing for Teachers (3 credits)
July 16 - 18
Course Description: This course will be hands on course aligned with our ACE Net contract to train people with CNC machining skills. There will be some online work with Fusion 360 and lab activities to produce a part. Once trained you can offer the training to your students. There are industry credentials available to you and your students.
Instructor: Mike Sundblad mhsundblad@stcloudstate.edu & John Holmen jiholmen@stcloudstate.edu
ETS475/575: Communications for Teachers (3 credits)
Date: July 30 - August 1
Course Description: Current communications systems to originate, develop, send, receive, store, retrieve, and interpret ideas and knowledge. An exploration of different communications taught in k-12 systems and how they relate to career pathways. Curriculum development for students in the communications area.
This 3-day workshop will:
- Explore some hands-on activities related to teaching communications technology.
- Discuss and review major content areas for communications technology.
- Examine license requirements to teach Technology Education and Career & Technical Education communications technology.
- Provide time to develop curriculum related to communications technology.
Instructor: Chuck Hentges crhentges@stcloudstate.edu
ETS694: Tours of Transportation / Energy (3 Credit)
Date: Online – June 17 – August 1
Course Description: This course will offer students tours of a variety of transportation facilities. Tours and conversations with owners and management of these companies will allow teachers to learn about career options for students. Learning about different transportation careers will allow you as a teacher to bring real world examples into your classroom.
Instructor: Mark Schroll: mschroll@stcloudstate.edu
ETS690: Tours of Communications 3 Credits)
Date: Online – June 17 – August 1
Course Description: This course will offer students tours of a variety of communications companies. Tours and conversations with owners and management of these companies will allow teachers to learn about career options for students. Learning about different communication careers will allow you as a teacher to bring real world examples into your classroom.
Instructor: Mark Schroll: mschroll@stcloudstate.edu
ETS630: Fundamentals of Work Based Learning (3 credits)
Date: Online – June 17 – August 1
Course Description: Fundamentals of work-based learning and how it differs from other content areas in grades 5-12. Designing work-based learning programs to meet student needs. Impacts of legislation on work-based learning. Understanding different learning environments to learn about work and learning through work.
This is the first of 3 classes for the Work Based Learning license from SCSU.
Instructor: Kurt Helgeson krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu
ETS615 (or non-credit option): ACE Net CNC training (3 credits)
Date: Online – July 22 – July 26
Course Description: Training for teachers on ACE Net CNC training. Once trained the teachers will be able to use the training for their manufacturing classes. Supplies will be provided for the schools to teach the program. HAAS and Forest Scientific mills will be available for schools to use in their classes
Tuition Cost: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/srfs/finances/cost-of-attendance.aspx
Non-credit options: Contact us for options
For registration and more details contact Kurt Helgeson – krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu