Elementary Education Master's and Endorsement Programs
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.
Elementary Education Graduate Program Options
You can choose how you want to complete your master's degree program:
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 can be found below with sample Plans of Study.
Totally Online Elementary Education Graduate Concentrations
Totally Online Concentrations meet synchronously through digital technology (eg: Zoom) at four scheduled times throughout the semester, with asynchronous work in between digital touchpoints. Dates can be found in the class notes when registering.
Classes often meet once a month during the weekend throughout the school year to allow more flexibility for students. Classes meet for 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Summer classes meet every week in June (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) for a total of four sessions.
Blended Elementary Education Graduate Concentrations
Blended Concentrations include a mix of in-person hybrid courses (860 sections) and online courses (850 sections). Regardless of the format, courses meet four times throughout the semester (i.e. 860 sections meet four times on campus; 850 sections meet four times via Zoom) with asynchronous work in between touchpoints.
Classes often meet once a month during the weekend throughout the school year to allow more flexibility for students. Classes meet for 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Summer classes meet every week in June (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) for a total of four sessions.
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.
Endorsements include a mix of in-person hybrid courses (860 sections) and online courses (850 sections). Regardless of the format, courses meet four times throughout the semester (i.e. 860 sections meet four times on campus; 850 sections meet four times via Zoom) with asynchronous work in between touchpoints.
Classes often meet once a month during the weekend throughout the school year to allow more flexibility for students. Classes meet for 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Summer classes meet every week in June (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) for a total of four sessions.
| Available Courses | ||
| Bilingual | Dyslexia Reading | Early Childhood |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | Instructional Technology Leadership | Information Technology |
| PK-12 School Library Endorsement | Reading |
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