Academics

DON’T WAIT. CREATE YOUR FUTURE AT NEBRASKA.

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Do you find joy in helping others? Students, faculty and staff in CEHS are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. Let us help you connect your interests with a career that enhances lives and strengthens relationships.

Turn your passion into a career

We will help you make a difference in people's lives. Our unique mix of academic programs centers on strengthening individuals, families, schools and communities.

Find Your Undergraduate Major

Find Your Graduate Program

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Career-Ready Education

Our personalized classes, hands-on learning opportunities and innovative curriculum will help you gain an understanding of your chosen field and build the foundation for your professional career.

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Inclusive Culture. Passionate Community.

We pride ourselves on our people. From classes to student organizations and college events, you will connect with people from different backgrounds and diverse perspectives, who share your passion for making a difference.

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Learn Inside and Outside the Classroom

Student-teach in a local school district or job shadow in a medical clinic to help you connect what you learn in class to the real world and gain valuable experience that will benefit you for your entire career.

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One-to-One Career Coaching

One-to-one career coaches are available to all students in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The coaches are ready to help you explore opportunities, gain experiences and tell your story to make your dream career path a reality.

CEHS Career Center

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CEHS is Global

Explore new cultures through study abroad opportunities available in the College of Education and Human Sciences. Expand your mind while working with children in public and private schools in Costa Rica, or while gathering health data and learning about food security in Ethiopia and Zambia.

CEHS Global Education

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Let CEHS Help Fund Your Future

Scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships are available for eligible CEHS students at all levels. During the 2024-25 academic year, 445 undergraduate students and 177 graduate students in the college were awarded scholarships or fellowships totaling nearly $2.3 million. To be eligible, all you need to do is declare a CEHS major or program of study.

Undergraduate Cost & Aid

Graduate Studies Funding

Graduate Assistantships

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