The growth of technology requires the growth of knowledge

Industrial Technology
Industrial Technologists work in a very dynamic engineering environment where they provide knowledge
on the complex manufacturing systems. Industrial Technologists communicate the needs of production
from senior management to the production team. Their primary involvements with manufacturing systems
are
Analyzing the system needs, Designing the system, and Implementing the plan to get create the
manufacturing system as well as keeping up the maintenance.
The curriculum is designed to prepare our students to be the future leaders of supervisory and management positions in production, automation, maintenance or logistics areas once students enter into an
Industrial career. The goal of Industrial Technology graduate is to become a facili-tator of plans from the
production floor to senior management.
Curriculum Concentrations:
Industrial Distribution
Industrial Automation
Manufacturing & Maintenance Management
These concentrations are designed to give students a specialization that they can take into the work-force
and build upon throughout their industrial career.

Information Technology Services

The Information Technology Services degree allows you to work in several fields because everyone needs an
IT person. The Information Technology Services degree offered by the Department of Instructional Systems
and Workforce Development, is designed to prepare graduates for the use of computer-based information
systems, which include software applications and hardware, and the development and implementation of
technical
support for users.
The ITS curriculum includes content in various computer applications:
Microsoft Suite
Adobe Suite
Data Networks
Technology Training
Office Systems, Management, and Procedures
ITS majors also can earn a minor in Business Administration as part of the degree requirements.
For additional information on the business minor contact an academic coordinator in Room 106 McCool
Hall

Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to

the people who prepare for it today

Teachnology Teacher Education

Face to Face
The Technology Teacher Education with Business Technology degree prepares our graduates to teach
business courses at high school career and technology centers, teach Information and Communication
Technology I and II at the middle school level, teach Career Pathways Experiences (cooperative education), Computer Applications, and Technology Foundations. Graduates acquire a national certification
in computer literacy also as a certification to teach online.

Online

The program is designed for students who desire to earn an online BS degree to teach business
and technology courses in the middle and high school. Freshman and sophomore year requirements may be completed through MSU online, at an accredited community college or fouryear college. The junior and senior course requirements are completed through MSU online.

Licensure and Endorsements

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Information and Communication Technology I (981)
Information and Communication Technology II (982)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-ematics (STEM) (983)
Technology Foundations (984)
HIGH SCHOOL
Business Education (105)
Economics (193)
Computer Applications (111)
Technology Foundations (984)
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS
Business Career Pathways:
Accounting and Finance (952)
Management (955)
Marketing and Economics (956 and 193)
Career Pathway Experiences (917)
(formerly cooperative education)

Field Experience

Field experiences in a public school business and technology setting include 40 hours in TKT 3003
Practicum in Technology Teacher Education completed in the junior year. During the last semester,
students complete the teaching internship which requires a students to teach in a classroom all day,
five days a week, for the entire semester under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor.

Veterans Certificate Program

Mississippi State University is grateful for the hard work that Veterans have done throughout the years.The
purpose of this certification is to allow anyone is interested the oppurtunity to serve veterans to acquire the
proper training to do so. The certification requires 15 semester hours of work. The Veterans Certificate
Program is offered on the undergraduate and graduate level.

Organizations

Information Technology Services

Phi Beta Lambda is the national student organization for collegiate students pursuing a business or busines
related career. The Nu Phi chapter of Phi Beta Lambda was established in 1967 at Mississippi State University
and is sponsored by the Department of I.S.W.D.

Industrial Technology

The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering(ATMAE) is a national student

organization for Industrial Technology students. The current focus of ATMAE is to ensure that students
are equipped with the appropriate skills that meet industry's workforce needs, and to provide
professional development opportunities to maintain the competitive edge in technology,
management, and applied engineering.

Technology Teacher Education

Pi Omega Pi is a national honor society for students pursuing a degree in business teacher education. The
Alpha Pi Chapter of Pi Omega Pi was chartered in 1939 at Mississippi State University and is sponsored by
the Department of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development. Membership in Pi Omega Pi is the
highest honor a student majoring in business teacher education can achieve in his/her professional field.

Contact Us
Industrial Education
Dr. John Wyatt
Associate Proffesor &
Industrial Technology Program Coordinator
Email: wyatt@colled.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7257
Information Technology Services
Dr. Chien Yu
Associate Proffesor & ITS Program Coordinator
Email: cy37@colled.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7260
Vicki Keel
ITS Instructor & Advisor
Email:VKeel@colled.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7253

Technology Teacher Education

Dr. Connie Forde
Proffesor & Department Head
Email:CForde@colled.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7258
Dr. Pamela Bracey
Assistant Proffesor
Email:PBracey@colled.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7256
Veterans Certificate Program
Valerie Tate
Coordinator
Email:Vtate@distance.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-8876
Dr. Linda Cornelious
Proffessor & Program Coordinator
Email:LCornelious@colled.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-8944