The secondary education major is designed for students seeking Nebraska certification to teach in secondary content areas in grades 7-12, or in PK-12 settings in the areas of Art, Music, or Physical Education. This major allows students to explore developmental issues of children, learning theory, secondary content area(s), and teaching methods. One of the strengths of the preparation program is the field experiences with local school districts.
The elementary education major is designed for students seeking Nebraska certification to teach in K-6 elementary schools. This major allows students to explore developmental issues of children, learning theory, elementary school content, and teaching methods. One of the strengths of the preparation program is the field experiences with local school districts.
Concordia Nebraska’s special education program trains you to serve individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, giving you the skills to address their specific differences, strengths and needs. With a degree in special education, you can ensure that students with disabilities will reach their highest potential in inclusive school environments.
With a degree in secondary education from Concordia University, Nebraska, you will be equipped to teach grades 7-12, encouraging intellectual and emotional growth at a critical time in the lives of your students.
Teachers of music are specially educated to guide creative, artistic development in their classroom or to students on an individual basis. Besides schools, many music education majors find careers in nonprofit organizations such as churches, community centers, daycare centers or through private tutoring. There are many opportunities to share your passion for music with others.
The middle level education program at Concordia University, Nebraska connects theory with practice to prepare graduates to teach grades 5 through 9 in both self-contained and departmentalized classrooms.
As a middle level education major, you will specialize in at least 2 of the following content areas:
literacy (English Language Arts)
math
science
social science
Spanish
ESL
health and physical education
Concordia University, Nebraska’s elementary education program, with subject-specific methodology courses, unique student teaching and field experiences and expert faculty, will prepare you to be an outstanding elementary school teacher.
Here, you will learn to:
Be an exceptional leader;
Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment;
Build relationships with students, parents and administrators; and
Help students develop social skills and learning habits that will equip them for success as lifelong learners.
The early childhood education program at Concordia University, Nebraska equips teacher candidates with a current and well-researched curriculum to help you teach children at a critical stage in their growth and development.
The Christian education leadership major from Concordia University, Nebraska can help you serve Christ’s church through education as a Director of Christian education (DCE), youth or camp ministry leader, Christian teacher or as a national or international missionary by equipping you to bring Christian values and leadership to God’s people in a church or school.
A degree in art education from Concordia University, Nebraska gives you a broad range of skills with studio- and design-based courses that provide models for both learning and leading in a classroom. Coupled with course work in art history, you will gain exposure to a variety of media, technology and art methods, all of which prepare you to be an art educator in a classroom or any number of other settings. You’ll also receive a strong grounding in education and art theory, instructional methodologies and the art area concentration of your choice.