Engineering Education

Why Study at ONU to Become an Engineering Teacher?

Our engineering education major is anything but ordinary. As the first program of its kind in Ohio — and one of the first in the nation — it empowers you to earn an engineering degree while also becoming a licensed secondary education teacher. Through hands-on training and the enduring support of our faculty, you cultivate robust technical expertise and teaching skills so you can follow your curiosity and help others do the same.

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The path to success is yours to create, but at ONU, you won’t walk it alone. Our one-of-a-kind program challenges you academically, encourages exploration, and nurtures who you are destined to become. Here, you’ll:

Gain real-world teaching experience working with students.
Engage in co-op and internship at top-tier companies and organizations.
Earn a teaching licensure in secondary education to further your career.
Serve as a math teacher and reimagine what STEM education can be.

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Engineering education majors have fun at school!

Learn by Doing

At ONU, experience transforms your education. Our engineering education program blends challenging coursework with real-world learning, including internships, co-ops, and student teaching placements. You build essential skills not just by studying them but also by applying them through trial and error and meaningful mentorship.

From your first year, you step into local classrooms, working directly with middle and high school students. These early teaching experiences challenge you to design engaging curricula, spark curiosity, and show the next generation what’s possible through engineering.

Prepare for the Teaching Licensure Exam

With the comprehensive curriculum and student teaching placement, the engineering education bachelor’s degree program qualifies you to sit for the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) exam. After passing the board exam, you may apply for teaching licensure and jump-start your career.

Collaborate and Innovate on Competition Teams

Turn bold ideas into ground-breaking achievements. As an engineering education major, you can make the most of your time at ONU by joining one of our competitive project teams. Partner with classmates to bring your imagination to life, from a first sketch to final result. Whether you’re building a concrete canoe, a radio-controlled airplane, or an off-road vehicle, apply your engineering skills in high-stakes challenges against top programs from across the country — and make lasting friendships along the way.

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ABET is a nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The engineering education program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for engineering education. The engineering education program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

This is the place to become a high school engineering teacher. The area of STEM education is huge and up-and-coming in the education world, and the program here is designed to teach you as much engineering as possible to go along with your teaching education.”

Will Sierzputowski, engineering education major

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ENGINEERING EDUCATION COURSES, CURRICULUM & PROGRAM RESOURCES

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Education is a 129-credit hour program that combines a strong foundation in science, math, and engineering with specialized coursework in education theory and student teaching. From exploring calculus and physics to electric circuits and engineering methods for the classroom, you gain technical knowledge and essential analytical and problem-solving skills.

You also take courses in educational psychology, assessment, and instructional design, along with others, to deepen your pedagogical knowledge and equip you to teach with confidence and creativity.

To help personalize your degree, you have 23 credit hours for elective classes, which you can use to pursue courses or a minor that aligns with your passions and explore additional specializations and skill sets.

You’ll learn to communicate with clarity, infuse creativity into your curricula, and craft engaging design projects and activity plans to ignite middle and high school students’ passion for engineering. Along the way, you build a versatile skill set required for every teacher and engineer, rooted in:

●    Engineering principles
●    Problem-solving
●    Communication
●    Teamwork
●    Design thinking
●    Ethical responsibilities of engineers
●    Teaching
The engineering education bachelor’s degree program curriculum includes six field experience classes, in which you acquire practical engineering and teaching skills in real-world situations. In your senior year, you dive headfirst into teaching at a local middle or high school to strengthen your competency as an aspiring educator. You also participate in a capstone project, where you design an engineering solution with your fellow students.
The engineering education bachelor’s degree program typically takes four years to complete. If you choose to participate in co-op, you will graduate in five years. Co-op empowers you to gain professional experience and earn a paycheck before graduation. You may work at consulting firms, manufacturing sites, tech companies, or educational institutions.

Learn more about the cooperative education program.

Study at the LEED-Certified Engineering Building

Unleash your imagination at the brand-new James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building. This 105,000-square-foot facility provides space for research labs, collaborations, student projects, and other large-scale activities.

The new home of the College of Engineering

The James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building is a Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building.

A look inside the new James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building

Meet Engineering Education Faculty

At Ohio Northern University, our faculty are more than teachers — they’re mentors who know you by name and guide you through every step of your education and career. Learn alongside experts who challenge, inspire, and encourage you to keep exploring.

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Engineering education graduates experience rewarding careers

End Game: Pursue a Fulfilling Teaching Career

Envision career opportunities that empower students and shape the future. With a bachelor’s degree from ONU, you open the door to many options. You may:
● Become an engineering teacher at a middle or high school, specializing in engineering coursework like Project Lead the Way;
● Take the path to college professor and academia via graduate school;
● Become a corporate technical trainer or sales engineer;
● Work as an education researcher, working in testing, textbook development, or online education programming;
● Find employment as an engineer in manufacturing, software development, environmental science, biotech, and more!

Enrich Your Studies at ONU: Student Organizations

As an engineering education major, you have the opportunity to join our award-winning student organizations. Network, be a leader, make lifelong friends, gain knowledge about your chosen profession, volunteer, travel to regional and national conferences, and more!

This group represents the study body of the College of Engineering. Members work closely with the dean of the College of Engineering, the faculty and our student organizations. Its purpose is to cultivate greater cooperation and communication between all groups.
This national honorary engineering association is for juniors who are in the upper 12.5 percent of their class and seniors who are in the upper 20 percent of their class.
This group is a social sorority for women in engineering or engineering technology. Sisters develop the highest standard of personal integrity, strive for academic excellence and build friendships that last a lifetime.
This professional organization is open to male and female engineers who are dedicated to making known the need for more female engineers and for encouraging young women to consider majoring in engineering. ONU’s chapter provides support for its female students and hosts social activities.

The best aspect of the engineering education program is its diversity. It taught me how to be a strong learner who could master a new subject in a short time. It also provided me with the opportunity to pursue a large variety of careers.

Tyler Hertenstein, BS ’15

Inspire the Next Generation: Become an Engineering Educator at ONU

Pursue a meaningful career where you influence young students’ paths in engineering. Teach them about programming, electrical circuits, computer networking, and many other important disciplines. Apply to Ohio Northern University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Education program!

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The admission process is streamlined at ONU, and you can start your journey by:
● Completing your online application
● Submitting official transcripts
ACT and SAT scores are not required.

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To become a teacher in Ohio, you must:
1.    Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a student teaching placement.
2.    Pass the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE).
3.    Apply for the Resident Educator (RE) License.

Engineering Education Degree

Why Study at ONU to Become an Engineering Teacher?

Learn by Doing

Prepare for the Teaching Licensure Exam

Collaborate and Innovate on Competition Teams

ENGINEERING EDUCATION COURSES, CURRICULUM & PROGRAM RESOURCES

Study at the LEED-Certified Engineering Building

Meet Engineering Education Faculty

End Game: Pursue a Fulfilling Teaching Career

Enrich Your Studies at ONU: Student Organizations

Inspire the Next Generation: Become an Engineering Educator at ONU

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Engineering Education Degree

Why Study at ONU to Become an Engineering Teacher?

Learn by Doing

Prepare for the Teaching Licensure Exam

Collaborate and Innovate on Competition Teams

ABET Accredited

ENGINEERING EDUCATION COURSES, CURRICULUM & PROGRAM RESOURCES

What Will I Learn as an Engineering Education Student?

Field Experience and Capstone

Cooperative Education

Study at the LEED-Certified Engineering Building

Meet Engineering Education Faculty

End Game: Pursue a Fulfilling Teaching Career

Enrich Your Studies at ONU: Student Organizations

Joint Engineering Council (JEC)

Tau Beta Pi

Phi Sigma Rho

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Inspire the Next Generation: Become an Engineering Educator at ONU

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