Overview

This Education - Special Education program from the University of Nebraska Omaha program prepares candidates to be special education teachers at the elementary or secondary level. The preparation meets or exceeds the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) initial level special educator preparation standards for special education teachers.

All educator preparation candidates are required to receive a passing score on the Praxis II content test in each endorsement area of their preparation prior to being awarded initial teacher certification through the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE).

Career

We recognize that learning is not exclusively restricted to the classroom. A combination of clinical experiences and service opportunities will support your academic coursework. This year alone, our on-campus Speech-Language Clinic, staffed by UNO faculty and students, provided more than 1,300 hours of clinical services.

UNO's Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD) is home to nationally ranked and unique student-centered programs. Our commitment to academic rigor assures you will be prepared for the challenges of your future occupation. The majority of our graduates are employed in high-demand areas such as:

speech-language pathology
special education
sign language interpreting

upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Materials in Special Education
Interactions and Collaboration
Clinical Practice in Special Education
Adapted Physical Activity Theory and Practice
Teaching and Assessing Reading in Elementary Schools
Teaching of Science: Elementary
Human Growth and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-121

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee by credit card when completing the application for admission.
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Submit Official Documents

Grade sheets and transcripts from each institution attended.
Proof of English proficiency.
Copy of Passport.
UNO Financial Affidavit.
Bank statements showing adequate funding for one academic year. Please see the amount for one academic year on the Financial Affidavit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24514 USD / year

≈ 24514 USD / year
Out-of-State

24514 USD / year

≈ 24514 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9232 USD / year

≈ 9232 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $11,638

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Additional Details

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