Elementary Education Master's and Endorsement Programs
For those elementary teachers of children from kindergarten through sixth grade, our Elementary Education master's degree and endorsement programs equip educators with 21st-century teaching skills and technology applications. Your course of study will improve your ability to develop engaging, authentic instruction for today's students.
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The master's program is designed for graduates of education programs who have received initial teacher certification and wish to enhance their teaching skills through advanced studies in instructional practices that are informed by research. |
Students seeking admission to graduate programs in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences should first apply through the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
CONCENTRATIONS
Concentrations are required for each candidate seeking a master's degree in elementary education. Students will choose an area of concentration in a special field which will provide depth in an area of interest. Courses within the concentration will be decided in consultation with the student’s advisor.
Concentrations include: Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, ESL, Equity and Social Justice in Education, Improvement of Instruction, Instructional Technology Leadership, Literacy, School Library, STEM.
ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsements are additions to teaching certificates and do not lead to initial teacher certification. The coursework for the endorsement plans has been approved by the Nebraska Department of Education. After completion, candidates must apply for the additional endorsement(s) at the state department. Please talk to your advisor and submit your endorsement plan of study prior to completion of six hours of coursework.
Endorsements include: Bilingual Education, Early Childhood, ESL, Instructional Technology Leadership, and School Library.
For more information contact Dr. Amanda Steiner:
Email: alsteiner@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402-554-2527