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secondary education graduate programs.

Secondary Education candidates may earn the Master of Arts degree or the Master of Science degree. Professional rank for Nebraska certification and/or additional endorsements may be earned as part of both degree programs. For further information contact the department at (402) 554-2212.

All applicant should submit:

Master of Arts with Major in Secondary Education

Required Courses 21 hours
  • TED 8010 Introduction to Research
  • TED 8060 Current Issues and Trends, or TED 8190 Contemporary Issues in Urban Education
  • TED 8430 School Curriculum Planning
  • One course in Instructional Technology: TED 8540, TED 8550, TED 8560, TED 8570, TED 8580, TED 8596, TED 8600, TED 8620, TED 8770, EDAD 8250 (or equivalent)
  • One course in diversity: TED 8130, TED 8180, TED 8210, TED 8800, or TED 9200
  • Thesis (6 hours)
Concentration Courses 9 hours

Each candidate will include in his/her Plan of Study, an area of concentration in a special field which will provide depth in an area of his/her interest. Courses within the concentrations will be decided upon in conference with the advisor. Possible concentrations include: Art, Bilingual Education, Educational Administration, English, ESL/ELL, Foreign Languages, Improvement of Instruction, Library Media, Mathematics, Middle Level, Music, Political Science, Science, Secondary School Counseling, Social Studies, Technology, and Urban Schools.

TOTAL 30 hours to complete degree

Master of Science Degree with Major in Secondary Education

Required Courses 15 hours
  • TED 8010 Introduction to Research
  • TED 8060 Current Issues and Trends, or TED 8190 Contemporary Issues in Urban Education
  • TED 8430 School Curriculum Planning
  • One course in Instructional Technology: TED 8540, TED 8550, TED 8560, TED 8570, TED 8580, TED 8596, TED 8600, TED 8620, TED 8770, EDAD 8250 or equivalent
  • One course in diversity: TED 8130, TED 8210, TED 8180, TED 8800, or TED 9200
Concentration courses 9-12 hours

Each candidate will include in his/her Plan of Study, an area of concentration in a special field which will provide depth in an area of his/her interest. Courses within the concentrations will be decided upon in conference with the student's advisor. Possible concentrations include Art, Bilingual Education, Educational Administration, English, ESL/ELL, Foreign Languages, Improvement of Instruction, Library Media, Mathematics, Middle Level, Music, Political Science, Science, Secondary School Counseling, Social Studies, Technology, and Urban Schools .

Related Professional/Academic courses 9-12 hours
TOTAL 36 hours plus a comprehensive exam to complete degree

Selective Retention for Master's Program

Candidates to a master's program are admitted provisionally until completion and successful evaluation of the selective retention materials. Submitted materials are reviewed to determine if the candidate's status will be changed to unconditional. Unconditional status means the candidate is fully admitted to the program leading to a master's degree. Selective retention replaces the admission exam.

To move from provisional to unconditional status, the following is a criteria guide for the application process:

  • During the term in which you will complete at least 9 hours of TED courses
    • complete the Diversity Dispositions Index
    • complete a graduate course summary form
    • submit a formal letter of application
    • complete a degree plan of study with an assigned advisor.

Comprehensive Examination

Candidates who seek the Master of Science degree in Secondary Education must take a written comprehensive examination. Examinations are taken at or near the completion of all course work required in the approved plan of study. Registration for the exam should be made the semester before graduation. The exit requirement for a Master of Arts candidate is an oral defense of his/her thesis.

last updated: 11/2/2011 at 3:24 pm