The University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepares students to support excellent outcomes for individuals with visual impairments and their families. Our program is open to full- or part-time students.
Overview of Program Options
TSVI: We offer a training program for future teachers of students with visual impairments (TSVIs). Prospective scholars can apply for a master's degree program and/or an added endorsement program.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Deaf Education Program prepares graduate students to meet the linguistic, cultural, educational, and social needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing ages birth to 21. Our program is based on current research that is focused on improving academic outcomes for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is open to full- or part-time students, is entirely online, and is flexible to meet the individual needs of students.
M.A. leading to Initial Teaching Certification
Prospective students may apply for a Master of Arts degree leading to Initial Teaching Certification in the following endorsement areas:
Explore the relationships between teacher content knowledge and pedagogical understandings, and examine the changing needs of Nebraska, the United States, and other parts of the world through multiple lenses.
Student success in higher education doesn’t happen by accident. In addition to robust curricula, excellent faculty, and a solid infrastructure, it takes effective administrative leadership. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Master of Arts (M.A.) in educational administration offers students the opportunity to grow their leadership and administrative skills through a rigorous, entirely online degree.
College students today, the subjects they learn, and the learning environment are continually changing. Student affairs professionals must not only be familiar with promising practices for supporting students today, but they must be prepared to visualize the future and create programs, services, and policies for that evolving reality. The Master of Arts (MA) in educational administration with a specialization in student affairs administration offers students the opportunity to grow their understanding of various student experiences and be the future leaders of the profession.
The challenges for school leaders have never been greater. No longer are principals expected to simply manage budgets and student behavior. Today’s building-level leaders are at the forefront of school leadership and everything that comes with it, from improving instruction and student learning, to providing optimal learning environments for teachers, students, and staff, and ensuring a safe, welcoming culture and climate for all. For us, the principal is the decisive element in the building.
The Magis program seeks to develop a core of highly motivated teachers to work in under-served Catholic Schools. Upon acceptance, Magis teachers make a commitment for two years to live in community and pursue professional and spiritual development while serving as full-time teachers in selected Catholic schools. Through this method, students develop tools to establish the environments in which young people want to learn, and thus, make a significant impact in the lives of children and the communities in which they teach.
If you’re looking to change lives and take on a new professional role in education, Creighton University’s Master of Education in Secondary School Teaching can help you reach your goals. This program is designed for those who already have a degree in an endorsable content area and are interested in starting a career in teaching, or for those who are already teaching but need to earn their teaching certificate.