Pre-Physical Therapy

It takes the typical student four years to complete a bachelor’s degree containing the pre-requisite courses necessary for admission to professional school. Three years is the typical length for completion of professional school to graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists are trained to work with a variety of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, stroke, cerebral palsy, burns, fractures, spinal cord injury, developmental delays just to name a few. It takes the typical student four years to complete a bachelor’s degree containing the pre-requisite courses necessary for admission to professional school. Three years is the typical length for completion of professional school to graduate with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD).

Master of Arts in Education, School Counseling

The Online Master of Arts in Education (MAE) School Counseling degree prepares students for a career as a school counselor in public and private elementary, middle, and secondary school settings. We offer two options for this degree. 

  • Option 1 is a 39-credit-hour program that complements your existing Nebraska Teacher Educator Certification. 
  • Option 2 is a 54-credit-hour program designed for students without a teacher educator background who wish to obtain both a Nebraska Teacher Certification and School Counselor Endorsement.

Masters of Arts in Education, Educational Administration

This program requires that the student be qualified for or hold a teaching certificate. The programs are intended to provide the student with advanced knowledge in curriculum, research, assessment, administration, supervision and counseling. It is the responsibility of the students from states other than Nebraska to check with their resident state on specific state required courses needed to obtain their state's administrative endorsement/certificate and to choose their elective courses to meet these state requirements.

Early Childhood Certificate

This certificate in early childhood education provides students with the coursework needed for Child Development Associate professional education hours in the “Preschool” area. Students are prepared to assist in a classroom setting with children preschool to grade 3.

Note: Only one Early Childhood Education Certificate may be earned by any student