Industrial Technology (NICC), BS

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

This major consists of 87-89 semester credits. An innovative 2+2 program is available through a partnership between Upper Iowa University and Northeast Iowa Community College. An associate of science degree is earned from NICC and a bachelor of science degree with a major in industrial technology is earned from Upper Iowa. In addition to the major requirements, the professional education core must be completed.

Professional Education Core Requirements

Candidates for an initial teaching license must complete a major in Birth-Grade 3: Inclusive Settings, a major in Elementary Education, a major in Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/ Learning Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or a major in a secondary teaching subject area. Candidates must complete the following approved professional education courses:

Core Requirements for All Education Majors

Certification in Mental Health First Aid

EDU 110 - Foundations of American Education 3 Credit(s)
EDU 142 - Human Growth, Development and Guidance 3 Credit(s)
EDU 152 - Assessment and Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 162 - Diversity for Teachers 3 Credit(s)
EDU 252 - Computers and Instructional Technology 3 Credit(s)
SPED 304 - Exceptional Persons 3 Credit(s)
SPED 462 - Individual Behavior and Classroom Management 3 Credit(s)
- ST 4__ Student Teaching 16 Credits
- Experience at the level (8) and student teaching in a specific endorsement area (8)

Required Courses within the Major

EDU 30010 - Teaching Secondary School Industrial Technology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 307 - Field Experience I: Secondary 3 Credit(s)
EDU 322 - Field Experience II: Secondary 2 Credit(s)
EDU 425 - Content Area Literacy 3 Credit(s)
EDU 428 - Middle School Curriculum, Design and Strategies 3 Credit(s)

Manufacturing

One of the following: 1-2 Credits

AGM 504 - John Deere Welding
AUT 191 - Automotive Metal Repair/Hybrid Vehicles Introduction

Construction

CON 111 - Basic Drafting 2 Credits
CON 113 - Construction Print Reading 2 Credits
CON 391 - Construction II 3 Credits
CON 393 - Construction III 3 Credits

Energy and Power

ELE 113 - AC/DC Fundamentals 3 Credits

Graphic Communications

One of the following: 2-3 Credits

CAD 104 - Computer Aided Drafting 3 Credits
CAD 172 - Introduction to CAD: AutoCAD 2 Credits
CIS 197 - Fundamentals of Web Design 3 Credits
NET 266 - Routing & Switching: Introduction To Networks 3 Credits

Transportation

Certificate in 10-hour OSHA (General Industry)

AUT 405 - Automotive Suspension and Steering 5 Credits
AUT 505 - Automotive Brake Systems 5 Credits

Other

Minimum of 10 semester hours in one of the following areas:

Manufacturing, Energy/Power, Graphic Communication, Construction, Transportation