Mission Statement

The Department of Technology Education is committed to providing quality undergraduate and graduate programs in four areas:

- Business Technology Education (B.S. & M.S.)
- Instructional Technology (M.S.)
- Office Administration (B.S.)
- Technical and Occupational Education (B.S. & M.S.)

The department's ongoing mission is to ensure that its students receive a well-designed, comprehensive education that will assist them in leading constructive lives and in achieving their personal and professional goals within the context of an ever-changing, technological society. This mission will be achieved through modeling for and striving to develop in our students strong theoretical, technical, and practical competence; appropriate professional behavior; appreciation for diversity; high standards of ethical behavior; and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Vision Statement

The Department of Technology Education envisions itself as a preeminent provider of programs focusing on the development, integration, and utilization of technologies for the teaching/learning environment and for business and industry. The department is responsible for developing the necessary knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and values of individuals desiring to teach in an educational setting or work in an office environment utilizing technologically advanced applications and methodologies. Therefore, the department is an instrumental player in the future proliferation of technology integration and effectiveness for the College of Education and Psychology and The University of Southern Mississippi.