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Teacher Certification Master's Programs: ACT and TAP

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Have a bachelor's degree and want to teach at the elementary level?

Explore Elementary Certification
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Have a bachelor's degree and want to teach at the middle or high school level?

Explore Secondary Certification
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Have a bachelor's degree and want to teach Special Education?

Explore the Accelerated Special Education Program
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Ready to learn more about the application process?

Learn how to apply
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Apply your skills and work experience to a new career in the classroom.

Find out more from our alumni and students

Do you have a bachelor's degree and now you want to teach? Earn a teaching certificate in as little as 12 months.

The UNO Teacher Education Department offers two Master of Science in Education programs for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another field and now want to obtain teaching credentials. These accelerated programs of study combine coursework and field experiences to prepare candidates for initial teacher licensure to teach in K-6 or 7-12 schools in Nebraska.

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For information about UNO’s Teacher Certification Master’s Programs, contact:


Email: unoacceleratedcert@unomaha.edu