Post-Baccalaureate Transitional Certification Program
The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers an online program for post-baccalaureate initial teacher certification. Individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher may use this option to become certified to teach in the state of Nebraska.
Potential candidates for this program should contact:
Suzette Eppler, Online Coordinator & Academic Coach
Transitional Certification Program
Phone: 308-865-8644
Email: unktcp@unk.edu
See the Students with a Bachelor's Degree Now Seeking Initial Certification information in the Graduate Catalog Admissions Information section for details regarding application.
The online professional sequence consists of six 3-credit hour courses and a 6-credit hour student teaching (depending on previous academic work completed, additional coursework may be required in the specific endorsement subject area of choice):
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TE 837 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| TE 838 | Middle Level and Secondary Literacy | 3 |
| TE 839 | Pedagogies of Culture, Community, and Inclusivity | 3 |
| TE 840 | Middle Level and Secondary Learning Environment | 3 |
| TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | 3 |
| TESE 830 | Consult & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serv Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| or TESE 837P | Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | |
| TE 836 | Clinical Practice: Student Teaching | 6 |
For more information on the TCP program and for a list of endorsements, please visit this link.