This license is an endorsement to an existing license and requires a teacher to have a current Minnesota license that covers grades 9-12.
To apply fo rthe program - go to graduate studies and select Work Based Learning Vertificate: Graduate Admissions | St. Cloud State University (stcloudstate.edu)
For questions contact Kurt Helgeson: krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-3127
Here are guidelines (PDFs) for the portfolios - word documents will be available when registered for the portfolio class (1 - 3 credits):
There is a grant / loan program for graduate courses but you need to be admitted to the graduate program. Details are at: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/teach
ETS 413/513 : Teaching CADD (3 Credits)
Date: June 17-18
Course Description: This course will provide basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) knowledge and skills. The focus will be on Autodesk Inventor. Students will learn how to create basic designs, working drawings and assemblies. Intergrading CADD into curriculum will part of the course.
Instructor: Chuck Hentges crhentges@stcloudstate.edu
ETS 414/514: Mobile Lab Equipment and Curriculum (3 credits)
Date: June 19-21
Course Description: This course will look at how to use the equipment on the mobile lab. New equipment has been added to the program. Time will also be spend developing and reviewing curriculum that helps to address state and federal science, technology, engineering and mathematics standards.
This 3-day workshop will:
Instructor: Mark Schroll: mschroll@stcloudstate.edu
ETS690: Advanced Construction for Teachers (3 credits)
June 25 – 27
Course Description: This course will be hands on activities with many different construction related equipment including concrete and masonry. You will have a chance to learn some technical content and “work” with a variety of tools and machines to match your program curriculum.
Instructor: Kurt Helgeson krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu
ETS474/574: Transportation / Energy for Teachers (3 credits)
Date: July 9-11
Course Description: Exploration of transportation/energy as the prime mover of people and products within a society: transportation/energy processes including the storage and power/energy conversion. Curriculum development for students in the transportation and energy area.
This 3-day workshop will:
Instructor: Chuck Hentges crhentges@stcloudstate.edu
ETS694: Advanced Manufacturing for Teachers (3 credits)
July 16 - 18
Course Description: This course will be hands on course aligned with our ACE Net contract to train people with CNC machining skills. There will be some online work with Fusion 360 and lab activities to produce a part. Once trained you can offer the training to your students. There are industry credentials available to you and your students.
Instructor: Mike Sundblad mhsundblad@stcloudstate.edu & John Holmen jiholmen@stcloudstate.edu
ETS475/575: Communications for Teachers (3 credits)
Date: July 30 - August 1
Course Description: Current communications systems to originate, develop, send, receive, store, retrieve, and interpret ideas and knowledge. An exploration of different communications taught in k-12 systems and how they relate to career pathways. Curriculum development for students in the communications area.
This 3-day workshop will:
Instructor: Chuck Hentges crhentges@stcloudstate.edu
ETS694: Tours of Transportation / Energy (3 Credit)
Date: Online – June 17 – August 1
Course Description: This course will offer students tours of a variety of transportation facilities. Tours and conversations with owners and management of these companies will allow teachers to learn about career options for students. Learning about different transportation careers will allow you as a teacher to bring real world examples into your classroom.
Instructor: Mark Schroll: mschroll@stcloudstate.edu
ETS690: Tours of Communications 3 Credits)
Date: Online – June 17 – August 1
Course Description: This course will offer students tours of a variety of communications companies. Tours and conversations with owners and management of these companies will allow teachers to learn about career options for students. Learning about different communication careers will allow you as a teacher to bring real world examples into your classroom.
Instructor: Mark Schroll: mschroll@stcloudstate.edu
ETS630: Fundamentals of Work Based Learning (3 credits)
Date: Online – June 17 – August 1
Course Description: Fundamentals of work-based learning and how it differs from other content areas in grades 5-12. Designing work-based learning programs to meet student needs. Impacts of legislation on work-based learning. Understanding different learning environments to learn about work and learning through work.
This is the first of 3 classes for the Work Based Learning license from SCSU.
Instructor: Kurt Helgeson krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu
ETS615 (or non-credit option): ACE Net CNC training (3 credits)
Date: Online – July 22 – July 26
Course Description: Training for teachers on ACE Net CNC training. Once trained the teachers will be able to use the training for their manufacturing classes. Supplies will be provided for the schools to teach the program. HAAS and Forest Scientific mills will be available for schools to use in their classes
Tuition Cost: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/srfs/finances/cost-of-attendance.aspx
Non-credit options: Contact us for options
For registration and more details contact Kurt Helgeson – krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu