Out-of-Classroom Learning

In CEHS you will have a variety of out-of-classroom learning opportunities, like student-teaching in local school districts and job shadowing in a medical clinic, to help you gain valuable experience that will benefit you in your first job and for your entire career.

Address Timely, Real-World Issues Now and Throughout Your Career

Your academic experience in CEHS will cover much more than what is found in the text book. Through innovative curriculum and hands-on experiences you will gain valuable skills to empower you to be the solution to challenges facing society today.

Discover Your Voice

Elementary education major Sydney Trench has used her experience at Nebraska to build a solid foundation for her career, and most importantly, find her voice.

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Student’s in the Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program were tested on their understanding of issues and trends affecting the industry during a recent competition.

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As a New Student Enrollment orientation leader, nutrition and health sciences major Libby Valerio-Boster developed skills that she will use in her career.

Special Education and Communication Disorders

Elementary education and special education grad Faith Hrnchir learned to be creative and explore providing services virtually while maintaining student engagement during a lesson.

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Faculty in CEHS developed a unique three-week session course focused on how to help meatpacking communities recover from COVID-19.

Prepare for Your Next Step

Many majors and programs in CEHS are specifically designed for students to continue their education after earning a bachelor's degree. With challenging and engaging undergrad programs, you'll be ready for graduate school after your experience in CEHS.

Stitch the Issue

As part of her Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience, textiles, merchandising and fashion design student Riley Naughton used a body scanner to look at how body management changes during movement and performance. She feels this experience will stand out on graduate school applications because there aren’t many students doing undergraduate research in the arts.

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Special Education and Communication Disorders

Madison Bosilevac is now attending graduate school for speech-language pathology. She became interested in this field after her interactions with instructors and classmates.

Special Education and Communication Disorders

With his experience as a special education student, Colin Dike is now pursuing a joint JD/MA in educational law.

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The atmosphere and culture foster positive peer and mentor relationships, which makes for an invaluable educational experience. – Brianna McKay, nutrition and health sciences.

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Conduct Life-Changing Research

Engage with faculty who’ve previously conducted research in the classroom or engage in your own research on food security, health and nutrition while studying abroad in Africa. Become a part of the leading-edge, practical research occurring in CEHS.

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Emily Donnell is conducting research on the effectiveness of a program designed to help paraeducators become full-time classroom teachers.

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UNL has awarded stipends to eight undergraduate students in CEHS to participate in research with a faculty mentor.

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Twelve researchers from the College of Education and Human Sciences were among the top 2% of the most cited researchers worldwide according to new research.

Connect with Faculty and Advisors

Faculty and staff in CEHS recognize that students bring valuable contributions and innovative ideas to solve real-world issues. Together they foster a positive environment of experiential learning and discussion, and help you align your passions with a career.

International award reflects success of sustainability curriculum workshops.

Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design has been honored with an international award for a curriculum development workshop she created focused on sustainability in sourcing and retail.

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The CEHS faculty and staff are unmatched! I’ve made so many great connections with professors and graduate students who are genuinely interested in my future.

Child, Youth and Family Studies

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Assistant Professor Sheree Moser is working to bust myth surrounding the family and consumer sciences workforce.

CEHS Student Advisory Board

The CEHS Student Advisory Board hosted a lunch to thank advisors for their work they do to support CEHS students.

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Troy Scheer a nutrition science major enjoyed being an honors peer mentor leader because it gave him the opportunity to work with Honros faculty-first hand.

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Apply Your Skills through Internships

Programs in the College of Education and Human Sciences are designed to give you the academic background and internship experiences you need to enter a variety of career fields. Experiences include leading a classroom of students with differences, working with Nebraska Extension to develop community wellness programs

HRTM students master their skills at Augusta

Over the past 5 years, 99 students in the Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management Program have interned at Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters Tournament. Students have served as greeters, valets, servers, front office staff and supervisors.

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Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Student’s in Dr.K’s HRTM489 Advanced Operations Class planned the 15th anniversary celebration for the HRTM program!

Special Education and Communication Disorders

Communication sciences and disorders student Brynley Klein was part of a team at UNL that helped advance green screen resources that were used to deliver teletherapy.

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As a student, textiles, merchandising and fashion design student Katie Francisco was able to help with a special exhibition at the International Quilt Museum.

Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education

Elementary education major Michaela Winje appreciated getting to see what it’s like to be a full-time teacher during her student teaching experience!

Enhance your Academic Experience through Clubs

Faculty and staff in CEHS recognize that students bring valuable contributions and innovative ideas to solve real-world issues. Together they foster a positive environment of experiential learning and discussion, and help you align your passions with a career.

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