The Accelerated Special Education Program (AC-SEP) at UNO is a teacher certification pathway for individuals with a baccalaureate degree or higher who wish to earn an Initial Teaching Certificate issued by the Nebraska Department of Education to teach special education.
This program is designed to be completed in two years. Students who successfully complete the qualifications of the Accelerated Special Education Program will be eligible for Nebraska certification in special education.
Accelerated Special Education Program
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| SPED 8030 | Teaching Students with Exceptionalities |
| SPED 8120 | High Incidence Disabilities |
| SPED 8980 | Professional Collaboration |
| SPED 8236 | Language Development and Disorders for Teachers |
| SPED 8580 | Instructional Methods and Interventions in Special Education |
| SPED 8720 | Graduate Practicum in Special Education |
| SPED 8816 | Behavior Interventions and Support |
| SPED 8016 | Mental Health in Schools |
| SPED 8910 | Assessment in Special Education |
| SPED 8250 | Literacy Assessment and Interventions for Students with Dis |
Electives* Select 9 hours from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TED 8210 | The Principles of Multicultural Education |
| TED 8470 | Teaching the Language Arts |
| TED 8310 | Human Development - Contemporary Implications for Teaching & Learning |
| TED 8300 | Effective Teaching Practices |
| TED 8560 | Technology for Diverse Learners |
Total Credit Hours: 39
**All elective courses must be completed to apply for teacher certification**
Do you have an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have now discovered you want to teach special education?
The UNO SECD offers a Masters in Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.) program for adults who have earned a bachelor's degree in another field and now want to obtain teaching credentials in special education.
The program of study combines course work and field experiences to prepare candidates for initial teaching licensure so they can teach special education in K-6 or 7-12 schools in Nebraska.
Application Requirements
- Be admitted to the UNO Graduate College
- Hold a bachelor's degree (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
- Have passing scores on the Praxis I Core Skills Exam
- Be available for intensive full-time enrollment and practicum experiences
Application Deadline: April 1
For information or questions about the Accelerated Special Education Program (AC-SEP), contact:
Dr. Beth Leader-Janssen, Department ChairSpecial Education & Communication Disorders
**Please be aware that some misdemeanor and felony convictions can prevent applicants from participating in the UNO Accelerated Special Education Program (AC-SEP) and obtaining a Nebraska teaching certificate.