Business and Information Technology Education (BITE) Track – Bachelor of Business Administration
The mission of the business and information technology education (BITE) program is to prepare exemplary educators in business, computer and marketing education. Forecasters reveal that the workplace will continue to become more dependent on workers who have skills in computer hardware and software, have knowledge in business and computer systems, and display the attitude to continue to learn and grow. Students who elect the teacher-training specialty in the information systems department are entering into an arena where they have an opportunity to impact this future by preparing their students to compete for and enter the dynamic, global work environment.
The business and information technology education program is designed for those students who are seeking certification to teach business, computer and marketing courses in Grades 5-12 in Kentucky. By completing this program, students are earning the Kentucky Business and Marketing Education teacher certification.
Program Competencies
Students completing the program should acquire the following competencies:
- Formulate objectives, courses of study and evaluation criteria for a business and information technology education curriculum in grades 5-12.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of teaching methods and effective classroom management techniques in the business and information technology education classroom.
- Infuse technology effectively into course content in the business and marketing education classroom and courses.
Students completing the program will be able to teach content that meets the following state standards:
- Apply appropriately the accounting cycle for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
- Use current technology to input, manipulate, present and disseminate information.
- Analyze and interpret the legal system as it affects consumers, producers and/or entrepreneurs.
- Plan, organize, control and lead in the business environment.
- Analyze and apply how financial institutions operate and support economic growth.
- Apply economic concepts.
- Apply marketing functions as they relate to products and services.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a business setting.
- Describe the interrelationships of different functional areas of business and marketing.
- Develop the ability to participate in business and marketing transactions in domestic and international areas.
- Use technology appropriately, including evaluation of web-based information.
Assessment
- Overall GPA of 2.75 for admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program.
- Surveys of students (internal survey), alumni (external survey), cooperating teachers (clinical practice survey), and teacher educators (TPA evaluators, student teaching observations, dispositions and competency evaluation).
- Teaching demonstrations - both in class and in COB classes. Feedback and reflection are an important part of the teaching process.
- Knowledge of program of studies in business and marketing education.
- Application of core content assessment in Practical Living.
- Practice in writing and assessing higher order and open-response questions on lesson plans.
- Meet or surpass the Kentucky standard score for the PRAXIS II content (0-100) test.
- Demonstrated use of technology - in teaching, in preparation of a digital teaching portfolio, and in preparation of a recruitment kiosk for the BITE program.
- Supervised field experiences.
All teacher applicants for initial certification in Kentucky shall complete the PRAXIS II Business Education content test (0100) and the Principles of Learning and Teaching test (30524) to meet the standards set by the Kentucky State Department of Education (704 KAR 20:670).
TEP Academic Admission Requirements (effective Fall 2012)
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 on ALL course work completed at MSU and other accredited and approved institutions is required.
- Completion of EDF 207, EDF 211, ENG 100, ENG 200, COMS 108
- 45 credit hours
- Testing Requirements:
- Reading Pre-professional Skills Test - minimum score of 176.
- Writing Pre-professional Skills Test - minimum score of 174.
- Math Pre-professional Skills Test - minimum score of 174.
- Writing Requirement: Passing score on the CASE and grades of "C" or better (or CLEP) in both ENG 100 and ENG 200.
- Documentation of capacity to communicate, collaborate, think critically and be a creative teacher.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the courses listed are required for Business and Information Technology Education students.
Program Requirements
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require admission to the Teacher Education Program.
General Education
Refer to the
General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
BITE Business Courses
BITE Core Requirements
BITE Track Requirements
| BIS 425 | Training and Development for Industry | 3 |
| CIS 217 | Contemporary IT Applications | 3 |
| CIS 320 | Web Technologies and Design | 3 |
| CIS 322 | Systems Security and Information Assurance | 3 |
| CIS 326 | Introduction to Databases | 3 |
| CIS 360 | Business Enterprise Systems | 3 |
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| CIS 340 | Data Networking Systems | 3 |
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| CIS 442 | Network Administration | 3 |
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| BIS 499C | Methods of Teaching Business and Information Technology Education* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Professional Education Requirements
Before enrolling in 300-level and above education courses, students must apply and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). For specific requirements, refer to the TEP information in the College of Education section of the catalog.
| EDF 207 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDF 211 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDF 311 | Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity* | 3 |
| EDMG 306 | Development and Learning in Middle Grades | 3 |
| EDSP 230 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
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| EDSE 483 | Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers* | 3 |
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| EDUC 482 | Classroom Management and Assessment* | 3 |
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| EDSE 416 | Clinical Practice* | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Total Credit Hours: 123