Non-Certification Concentration Programs

Students will consider policies and practices that promote equity and educational access for all children, teens, and adults. Employment possibilities include careers with non-profit organizations, youth and child development, outreach programs, and the corporate sector.

• BS in Elementary Education, concentration Family and Community
• BS in Secondary Education, concentration Youth and Training

About the Non-Certification Concentration Programs

Students in the Teacher Education Department have the flexibility to earn an education degree without pursuing teacher certification. Students will complete 120 credit hours of coursework including a capstone course with a 200-hour internship. Flexibility exists for minor programs and elective credits.

• What can I do with my Family & Community or Youth & Training Concentration?
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Admission Requirements

Those seeking the non-certification pathway must apply to the Non-Certification Program in order to take upper-level education coursework.

Application to Program

• Admission to UNO

• Complete the following course with a grade of C- or higher: English Composition I (ENGL) or proficiency.

• The following courses may be in progress at the time of application, or completed ahead of time with a grade of C- or higher: English Composition II (ENGL 1160) or proficiency, Communication Studies (CMST 1110 Public Speaking or CMST 2102 Debate), MATH/STEM 1120, MATH 1130, MATH 1220, MATH 1310, STAT 1530, MATH/STAT 1100 or math proficiency.

• The following courses may be in progress at the time of application or completed ahead of time with a grade of C or higher: TED 2100 Educational Foundations and TED 2200 Human Relations for a Bias-Free Classroom

• GPA Requirements

• Currently enrolled UNO students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

• GPA Requirements (Transfer Students)

• Transfer students with 12 or more credit hours in the Nebraska System (UNL, UNK, UNO) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all attempted coursework taken in the NU System.

• Transfer students with credit hours from institutions other than the NU System must have a minimum combined cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all attempted coursework.

• Grades must be posted before packet is submitted: fall semester grades for March 1 deadline, spring semester grades for June 1 deadline, and summer semester grades for October 1 deadline.

Deadlines

• Fall Semester - March 1
• Fall Semester - June 1
• Spring Semester - October 1

Please note: If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications are due the preceding Friday.

Application Procedures

• Complete the fillable form application packet. Be sure and complete the forms in their entirety. When you have finished, click on the download icon in the top right-hand corner to download the completed application packet. This will download the packet to your desktop. Email the completed packet to Larua Osborn, losborn@unomaha.edu. Your email will be your signature. The office will look up your transcript on the system to verify your eligibility to apply. If you do not have 12 hours or more of coursework in the Nebraska system (UNL, UNO, UNK), the office will verify your combined GPA on the UNO system.

• If you have classes from other institutions such as Metropolitan Community or Iowa Western, etc. and transcripts have not been sent to UNO, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript from that institution to your email.

All forms and information needed to prepare the application packet are available by clicking on the application packet link below. Unsure of your GPA or what terms you took certain classes? Look at your unofficial transcript in MavLink or use Degree Works for this information. Your advisor can also assist you.

UNO Unofficial Transcript

To obtain a copy of your UNO Unofficial Transcript, log in to MavLINK. Under the Academics Tab on the left, click “Unofficial Transcript.” Select Unofficial Transcript from the Transcript Type drop-down menu. Click on View Report (pop-ups must be disabled). Note: If coursework from another institution is not displayed, submit an unofficial transcript from that institution. You must contact previous institution(s) to request official transcript(s) to be sent to UNO Registrar's Office.

Background Check

All students accepted into the Non-Certification Program are required to do a background check with the vendor selected by UNO. The instructions for completing the background check are provided to the students when they are accepted into the program.

The cost of the background check is $33.17.

Internship - Education Capstone

Internships are required for every non-certification program student. Internships are short-term work experiences that incorporate academic coursework with experiential learning. Students will complete a one-semester internship or an internship split between terms before earning their degree. Internships require a minimum of 200 hours. Internships allow students to investigate career opportunities, apply knowledge gained in the classroom, and develop new skills and contacts that will be helpful in securing future employment and graduate school admission.

Students must complete an internship application the semester prior to their internship. The deadlines are as follows:

• Fall Internship Application Due Date – March 15. All internship forms signed and submitted and internship solidified by June 1.
• Spring Internship Application Due Date – September 15. All internship forms signed and submitted and internship solidified by December 1.

If students miss the deadline, they must appeal to the Academic Review Committee (ARC)

View information about:

• Internship Manual
• List of Potential Internship Sites
• Internship Application for Fall Term
• Internship Application for Spring Term
• Agency/Intern Confirmation Forms

The college provides academic advising and support to students. Academic advisors are assigned to students and we encourage you to consult with your advisor regularly for program information and planning.