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^ top Administration - School Principalship, PreK-8 or 7-12 - Master of Art in Education
The School Principalship program prepares teachers for the administrative role of principal. The coursework is offered online, while the Practicum is completed with experienced school administrators serving as mentors. This program meets the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Courses in the Administration - School Principalship, PreK-8 or 7-12 MAEd Degree program include:
- School Business Management
- Introduction to Educational Administration
- Supervision of Instruction
- Legal Basis of Education
- The Principalship
^ top Art Education - Master of Arts in Education
At the University of Nebraska at Kearney the Master of Art in Education - Art Education online degree program offers two options: 1) for teachers in a K-12 school system and 2) for those who want to pursue a doctoral degree. Option 1 will prepare teachers who face today's challenges in the classroom with the curriculum designed to address new pedagogical and learning theories. This degree does not grant certification to teach art in K-12 schools. Because Option 2 is designed for those who may want to pursue a doctoral degree, it is recommended that students take advantage of the variety of studio courses available on the UNK campus.
Courses in the Art Education MAEd Degree program include:
- History, Theories and Philosophies of Art Education
- Multicultural Art in the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum
- Art for Students with Diverse Needs
- Art Across the Curriculum
- Seminar in Art Criticism and Philosophy
^ top Biology - Master of Science
The non-thesis Master of Science in Biology is offered online with no residency requirement. Lectures are available by Video on Demand. This 36-hour program is designed for high school and middle school teachers, scientists, researchers, or anyone who could benefit from an advanced education in biology. The Department has established itself as a leader nationwide in the successful delivery of its online Biology graduate degree program.
Courses in the Biology MS Degree program include:
- Organic Evolution
- Introduction to Graduate Study
- Biological Perspectives
- Biological Research
- Current Issues in Biology
^ top Curriculum and Instruction - Master of Arts in Education
The M.A.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction is a 36-credit hour program offered in a convenient online format. The Curriculum & Instruction degree program is designed for K-12 teachers in all areas and grade levels who are interested in becoming better classroom teachers.
Courses in the Curriculum and Instruction MAEd Degree program include:
- Teachers in Classroom Research
- Field Experiences in Instructional Technology
- Developing Web-based Educational Environments
- Electronic Media Production
- Curriculum Implementation
^ top Education Administration Specialist - School Superintendent
The Educational Administration Specialist degree prepares administrators for superintendent positions. The coursework is offered online while the Field Study and Internship courses are completed with experienced school administrators serving as mentors. This 33-credit hour program meets the requirements for the Nebraska Professional Administrative and Supervisory Certificate preparing candidates for superintendent positions in all public and parochial schools in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. The UNK Educational Administration Department has established itself as a leader in the successful delivery of the Specialist Degree.
Courses in the Education Administration Specialist - School Superintendent program include:
- Administrative Theory
- Seminar in Educational Administration
- The School Administrator and the Law
- School/Community Relations
- Public School Finance
^ top English as a Second Language Endorsement
The online English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement provides teachers with the training in effective education for teaching ESL students. The program focuses on instructional methods, curriculum, and teaching materials that promote the use of English to help students achieve academically in all content areas. This program is a 21-credit hour graduate supplemental endorsement approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Applicants to this program must have a Bachelor's degree and be a licensed teacher.
Courses in the English as a Second Language Endorsement program include:
- Descriptive Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- TESOL
- English Language Learners: Culture, Civil Rights & Advocacy
- Content Methods for Strategies for Teaching ESL
^ top Gifted Education Endorsement
The Gifted Education Endorsement is an 18-credit hour graduate endorsement designed to prepare educators with the knowledge base and competencies necessary for the appropriate education of gifted and talented learners. These 18 credit hours are necessary for the Nebraska Supplementary Endorsement in Gifted Education. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. The 18 credit hours may be applied to the Master of Arts in Education in Special Education - Gifted Education degree.
Courses in the Gifted Education Endorsement program include:
- Practicum in Gifted Education
- The Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners
- Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted/Talented Learners
- Identification, Assessment, and Evaluation for Gifted/Talented Education
- Curriculum Design and Development for Gifted/Talented Education
^ top History - Master of Arts
The Master of Arts in History is designed for a variety of constituencies; for those students wishing to obtain sufficient credits to teach at community colleges, for those students wishing to continue on for the Ph.D., and for middle school and high school teachers in the social sciences who desire additional training in the content area of history. This degree does NOT lead to teacher certification or a field endorsement.
Courses in the History MA Degree program include:
- U.S. History
- Non-U.S. History
- Assorted History Electives
^ top Library Media Endorsement
The Library Media Endorsement focuses on developing school library educational media specialists. This 30-credit hour endorsement may be applied to a Master of Instructional Technology degree where a student needs to only take 6 additional credit hours to earn the Master's degree. Students pursuing this endorsement in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Courses in the Library Media Endorsement program include:
- Design and Development of Instruction
- Copyright, Fair Use, and Ethics
- Introduction to Library Media
- Collection Development and Management
- Organization of Library Media and Technology Resources
^ top Reading PK-12 - Master of Arts
The M.A.Ed in Reading PK-12 is a 36-credit hour program offered in a convenient online format for educators who are interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills, methodology to diagnose & facilitate instructional strategies. This may include classroom teachers, resource teachers, reading specialists or school administrators. All coursework is presented online, with the practicum completed in a school system at a location near you. This M.A.Ed in Reading PK-12 degree prepares educators for professional certification with a Reading PK-12 endorsement in the state of Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Courses in the Reading PK-12 MA Degree program include:
- Practicum: Reading
- Contemporary Theory & Practice in Reading
- Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties
- Reading in the Content Areas
- Children's Literature
^ top Supervisor of Special Education - Master of Arts in Education
The Master of Arts in Education - Supervisor of Special Education is designed to provide the necessary background to serve as a Supervisor of Special Education. This program meets the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification.
Courses in the Supervisor of Special Education MAEd Degree program include:
- Administration of Special Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Human Resource Management>
- Introduction to Educational Administration>
- Supervision of Instruction
^ top Special Education - Advanced Practitioner - Master of Arts in Education
The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education - Advanced Practitioner Program is designed for teachers who currently hold certification in Special Education and would like to further their education. Within this degree program, a student may choose an emphasis in Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Assistive Technology or Secondary/Transition.
Courses in the Special Education - Advanced Practitioner MAEd Degree program include:
- Characteristics and Identification of Behavior and Learning Disabilities
- Applications of Assistive Technology Across Environments
- Bilingual Special Education
- Research Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- Applied and Functional Behavior Analysis
^ top Special Education - Gifted Education - Master of Arts in Education
The Master of Arts in Education in Special Education - Gifted Education degree is a 36-credit hour degree program designed for teachers who currently hold an undergraduate degree in education and would like to further their education. The Gifted Education degree is designed to prepare educators with the knowledge base and competencies necessary for the appropriate education of gifted and talented learners.
Courses in the Special Education - Gifted Education MAEd Degree program include:
- The Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners
- Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted/Talented Learners
- Identification, Assessment, and Evaluation for Gifted/Talented Education
- Curriculum Design and Development for Gifted/Talented Education
- Program Design for Gifted/Talented Education
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