Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Education - Non-Vocational
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Progression Summary
program description
western michigan university's non-vocational industrial technology program will prepare you to teach industrial technology-type courses at the middle or secondary level. the program is similar to the vocational industrial technology program, but does not require you to document relevant work experience in the industrial area in which you would like to teach.
wmu's non-vocational industrial technology program is approved by the state board of education and north central accreditation for teacher education. it leads to a state of michigan k-12 or secondary provisional certificate, depending on the teachable major or minor.
as a non-vocational industrial technology student at wmu, you will be required to complete a full-semester internship under the mentorship of selected teachers in schools approved by the university. the internship is designed to prepare you not only for your role as a classroom teacher, but as a professional studying your own teaching practice. both school and wmu faculty will work together closely to support and assist you as you progress through the semester.
pre-professional pathways
pre-professional is a category for college of arts and sciences students at western michigan university who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor's degrees. if you plan to enter a health profession or attend law school, wmu's pre-professional pathways offer the guidance, support, academic preparation and field experience you need to be successful. please let your recruiter know if you are interested in one or multiple pathways. the options are:
- pre-chiropractic
- pre-dental
- pre-forensic science
- pre-law
- pre-medicine
- pre-naturopathic medicine
- pre-optometry
- pre-pharmacy
- pre-physical therapy
- pre-physician assistant
- pre-public health
- pre-veterinary
- pre-secondary education
Start Date
2026-01
Tuition fees
56,689 .SAR
Start Date
2026-05
Tuition fees
56,689 .SAR
Start Date
2026-09
Tuition fees
56,689 .SAR
