Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Programs
An Overview of the General Expectations and Academic Requirements, Policies and Practices
The College of Education and Human Sciences offers post baccalaureate initial teacher certification as part of a formal graduate program. Subject areas in which post baccalaureate certification can be earned have distinct requirements that meet UNL's program and/or the State of Nebraska certification requirements. The subject areas available are:
- Art Education (Grades K-12)
- Business Education (Grades 7-12)
- Industrial Technology Education (Grades 7-12)
- Math Education (Grades 7-12)
- Modern Foreign Language Education (Grades 7-12)
- Science Education (Grades 7-12)
- Special Education (various areas and levels)
- Family and Consumer Science (Grades 7 – 12)
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3)
Coursework includes opportunities to infuse theory and practice considering the nature of learners, learning, teachers and teaching, while embracing the stated learning outcomes for the teacher education programs. Individuals interested in pursuing a post baccalaureate teacher certification program should contact Joyce Richter 472-8635 or simply Schedule an Appointment.
Are you interested in Special Education?
Please contact Jill England (402-472-2141) or jengland2@unl.edu
Are you interested in Teaching Certification AND a Masters Degree? Please contact Shari Daehling (402-472-3098) or sdaehling1@unl.edu
Joyce Richter
Assistant Academic Advisor
402 472-8635
110A Henzlik
jrichter1@unl.edu
Practicum and Student Teaching Information
Teacher Certification and Renewal
In addition to subject area requirements, all certification candidates
must complete the following education classes:
Pre-Professional Classes (offered every fall & spring,
in the evening or on-line & in the summer)
| Foundations of Education | 3 | TEAC 430/830, 431/831 or 434/834 |
| Adolescent Psychology | 3 | EDPS 451/851 |
| Psychology of Learning | 3 | EDPS 454/854 |
| Multicultural Education | 3 | TEAC 330/861 |
| *Technology in the Classroom (*Students must first complete the Level 1 Technology Requirement) |
3 | TEAC 259/880A |
Professional Educational Classes (must be admitted to a Teacher Education
Program (T.E.P.) before you can take these classes)
| Teaching Methods #1 | 3 | TEAC 451/851 * |
| Teaching Methods #2 | 3 | TEAC 452/852 * |
| Practicum (classroom experience) | 3 | TEAC 397/894 * |
| Special Education for Teachers | 3 | SPED 401B/801B |
| Student Teaching (1 semester) | 6-12 | TEAC 497/897 * |
Some certification areas require a one-hour
student teaching seminar (CURR 403/803)
* Only those students pursuing a Math, Science or Modern Language, Art, Family and Consumer Science, & Inclusive Teaching
Certification may have the option of taking these classes at the graduate level
(TEAC 851, 852, 894, and 897/803). Graduate level professional education courses
are not available for Business, or Industrial Technology and these certification
areas must take their professional education classes at the undergraduate level.
All pre-professional classes may be taken at the graduate level and are encouraged.
Teachers can move up the pay scale when they have 18+ graduate level courses.
It is not recommended that you "self-advise" through this program. Taking one course out of sequence can cause you a year delay in your program.
