Special Education Generalist K-12, Graduate Endorsement
Graduate Endorsement in Special Education Generalist K to 12
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Learning Online
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Why Pursue This Program
The online Special Education Generalist with an emphasis in K-12, Graduate Endorsement is designed for individuals who have a passion for special education.
Why choose this program:
- Gain a knowledge base and competencies to teach special education.
- Individualized instruction is designed to meet your specific needs.
- Obtain a certificate in Special Education in the state of Nebraska.
- Pursue your master's degree while working on this endorsement.
Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Note: For those who have a bachelor's degree in a major other than education, you can pursue an initial teaching certificate in special education K-12 online. In addition to the K-12 special education program coursework, you will also need to complete the professional sequence courses.
Coursework from this endorsement program may apply toward the online Special Education, MA Ed with an emphasis in K-12.
What's it like to take a program online?
Quality learning experience
The University of Nebraska has offered distance education courses for more than 100 years so you can expect a quality, rigorous experience. Online courses are often highly interactive with faculty and students communicating through e-mail, discussion forums and chat groups. You’ll have direct access to world-class faculty – researchers who are experts in their fields or practitioners with real-world experience. Also, you’ll be part of a community of learners and can benefit from the perspectives of students from across the globe.
Flexibility
Online learning gives you the flexibility and freedom to attend your classes wherever is convenient to you. You can save time and money by being able to continue to work and by avoiding relocation or travel costs. You will be required to complete assignments in a certain timeframe, but in most instances, you can log in and complete coursework during the time of day that works best for you. You aren’t tied to a specific class time.
Service you expect from a leading University
Online learners at the University of Nebraska have access to the same student services available to on-campus students. An academic adviser will guide you along your journey, library services are available to help you excel in your program and career services are available when you are ready to take your next step. These are just a few of the services in place to help you succeed.
About Faculty
University of Nebraska online courses are taught by expert faculty who embody the qualities resulting from research experience and professional/field experience. Students learn from faculty with a variety of backgrounds, many of whom are published researchers in their fields. NU faculty who teach online do so in a way that optimizes learning within the online modality and because technology enables students to access education they may otherwise may not be able to pursue.
