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.
TEP Admission Requirements
Students seeking teacher certification must apply for and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Additionally, to enroll in the clinical practice and meet state certification requirements, students must maintain a GPA of 2.75 overall (in all course work), as well as in professional education courses, with no grade lower than a "C" in professional education courses.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Program Requirements
- Admission to MSU with an assigned academic advisor.
- Pursuance of program completion leading to teacher certification.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; or a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last thirty (30) credit hours. All college courses attempted must be a part of the applicant's MSU transcript. Transcripts must reflect all transfer coursework completed to date. All transfer courses, as well as MSU credit, are used in calculating the GPA.
- Completion of the following five core courses with grades of “C” or better:
- ENG 100 – Writing I
- Mathematics General Education Requirement, as required by program
- COMS 108 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- EDF 207 – Foundations of Education (CTE and Agriculture Teaching candidates may substitute CTE 207) or UTCH 100 (MSUTeach programs)
- EDF 211 – Human Growth and development (IECE candidates may substitute EDEC 253) or UTCH 150 (MSUTeach programs)
Testing Requirements
TEP candidates must obtain the following scores on the ACT exam:
- Composite score of 22 or the corresponding minimum scores: Reading (20), English (18), and mathematics (19),
OR, the following scores on the Praxis I Core Skills for Educators exam:
- Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined 5752 Computer OR
- Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics 5733 Computer (Minimum score 150) and
- Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading 5713 Computer (Minimum score 156) and
- Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing 5723 Computer (Minimum score 162)
An applicant may use a combination of ACT and Praxis I minimum scores to meet testing requirements. If an applicant is within five points of one or more of the corresponding minimum scores of the Praxis I assessments, the candidate may be admitted if the candidate has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For information about the Praxis exams and to register for the test, please visit the Praxis website at www.ets.org/praxis.
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).
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the courses listed are required for Business and Information Technology Education students.
Program Requirements
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 |