State of Nebraska
Business Education
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07
|
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
5,134
|
6,476
|
7,020
|
6,555
|
5,894
|
6,215.8
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
7.56
|
10.60
|
10.61
|
10.13
|
9.73
|
9.73
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
679
|
611
|
662
|
647
|
606
|
641.0
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Arts in Education
|
6
|
3
|
4
|
6
|
7
|
5.2
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Economics undergraduate level, of which Business Education is a component.
Evidence of Need
It is often difficult for school districts to find business teachers. UNK offers one of the few programs in the state.
Justification if the program is below CCPE thresholds
The strong teacher education programs at UNK support maintaining the program. Students already enrolled in other education endorsement areas sometimes pick up the major as another endorsement. Most of the coursework is required of other majors as well, so the cost is minimal to offer the program for those who desire it.
Communication Disorders
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH) |
936
|
1,109
|
1,331
|
1,328
|
1,370
|
1,214.8
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE) |
5.43
|
2.00
|
2.01
|
4.25
|
4.25
|
3.59
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE |
172
|
555
|
662
|
312
|
322
|
404.6
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Science in Education
|
12
|
10
|
11
|
8
|
18
|
11.8
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evidence of Need
UNK graduates in this area are almost always accepted into graduate degree programs. The demand for professionals in this area continues to grow.
Counseling and School Psychology
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH) |
2,616
|
2,515
|
2,510
|
2,223
|
1,949
|
2,362.6
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE) |
9.02
|
8.90
|
9.00
|
9.21
|
8.03
|
8.83
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE |
290
|
283
|
279
|
241
|
243
|
267.2
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Science in Education
|
38
|
23
|
29
|
42
|
47
|
35.8
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Education Specialist
|
9
|
5
|
15
|
8
|
10
|
9.4
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evidence of Need
These programs meet the entry-level educational requirements for licensure in mental health practice (community counseling) and for endorsement in school counseling and school psychology.
Curriculum and Instruction
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
1,737
|
2,760
|
2,532
|
2,913
|
3,476
|
2,683.6
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
3.59
|
3.50
|
3.49
|
6.62
|
8.57
|
5.15
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
484
|
789
|
726
|
440
|
406
|
569.0
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Arts in Education
|
33
|
7
|
26
|
26
|
12
|
20.8
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Teacher Education graduate level, of which Curriculum and Instruction is a component.
Evidence of Need
This program provides individuals a degree where they can focus on ways to improve teaching and learning.
Educational Administration
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH) |
1,291
|
1,427
|
1,496
|
1,102
|
1,156
|
1,294.4
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE) |
3.89
|
4.50
|
4.50
|
4.10
|
4.33
|
4.26
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE |
332
|
317
|
332
|
269
|
267
|
303.4
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Arts in Education
|
37
|
37
|
35
|
54
|
29
|
38.4
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Education Specialist
|
9
|
10
|
12
|
9
|
11
|
10.2
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evidence of Need
The program serves to meet essential educational needs of Nebraska educators. Specifically, the program prepares educators for administrative roles in schools, and delivers postgraduate in-service for practicing administrators.
Elementary Education
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
14,444
|
14,045
|
13,596
|
13,754
|
14,056
|
14,069.0
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
30.05
|
27.80
|
27.42
|
29.79
|
29.23
|
28.86
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
481
|
505
|
496
|
462
|
496
|
488.0
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Arts in Education
|
145
|
122
|
141
|
106
|
120
|
126.8
|
| |
Bachelor of Arts in Education/Bachelor of Sciecne in Education
|
11
|
10
|
11
|
19
|
15
|
13.2
|
| |
Total Bachelor's
|
156
|
132
|
152
|
125
|
135
|
140.0
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Arts in Education |
14
|
36
|
6
|
4
|
6
|
13.2
|
| |
Master of Science in Education |
1
|
Inactive 2003 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Total Master's |
15
|
36
|
6
|
4
|
6
|
13.4
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Teacher Education, of which Elementary Education is a component.
Evidence of Need
The programs serve the vital needs of the state via preparation of individuals intending to become teachers as well as those currently in the profession seeking an advanced degree.
Instructional Technology
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
1,737
|
2,760
|
2,532
|
2,913
|
3,476
|
2,683.6
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
3.59
|
3.50
|
3.49
|
6.62
|
8.57
|
5.15
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
484
|
789
|
726
|
440
|
406
|
569.0
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Arts in Education
|
21
|
17
|
23
|
33
|
26
|
24.0
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Teacher Education graduate level, of which Elementary Education is a component.
Evidence of Need
The program provides essential skill and knowledge for teachers desiring to advance specific expertise in their area of rapidly growing need.
Physical Education
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
8,817
|
9,367
|
10,066
|
10,290
|
10,228
|
9,753.6
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
20.38
|
19.60
|
19.65
|
20.07
|
17.54
|
19.45
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
433
|
478
|
512
|
513
|
583
|
503.8
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Arts in Education
|
39
|
38
|
34
|
19
|
19
|
29.8
|
| |
Bachelor of Science
|
2
|
3
|
7
|
4
|
6
|
4.4
|
| |
Total Bachelor's
|
41
|
41
|
41
|
23
|
25
|
34.2
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Arts in Education |
13
|
12
|
11
|
11
|
9
|
11.2
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, of which Physical Education is a component.
Evidence of Need
The need for physical education continues to be a priority for schools in Nebraska and elsewhere.
Recreation/Exercise Science/Athletic Training
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07 |
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
8,568
|
9,100
|
9,832
|
10,038
|
9,892
|
9,486.0
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
19.23
|
18.20
|
18.24
|
19.29
|
16.13
|
18.22
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
446
|
500
|
539
|
520
|
613
|
523.6
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Science
|
32
|
33
|
37
|
50
|
47
|
39.8
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies undergraduate level, of which Recreation/Exercise Science/Athletic Training are components.
Evidence of Need
The need for recreation, exercise science, and athletic training professionals continues to grow nation-wide. The program enables students to develop a lifelong appreciation of fitness and healthful living.
Science and Science/Math Education
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07
|
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
135
|
539
|
838
|
1,325
|
1,744
|
916.2
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
0.89
|
2.10
|
2.09
|
3.68
|
5.91
|
2.93
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
152
|
257
|
401
|
360
|
295
|
293.0
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Science in Education
|
2
|
|
1
|
|
|
0.6
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Biology graduate level, of which Science and Science/Math Education are components.
Evidence of Need
The Science/Math degrees offer some unique options for the Midwest. The quasi-interdisciplinary programs can be of real value to practicing teachers, particularly those in smaller districts.
Justification if the program is below CCPE thresholds
A key point to note is the low cost of the programs. Most of the courses required are taught in conjunction with other majors, such as those required for the MA in Biology. It costs very little to keep the option available for practicing teachers who may need the program.
Special Education
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07
|
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
14,444
|
14,045
|
13,596
|
13,754
|
14,506
|
14,069.0
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
30.05
|
27.80
|
27.42
|
29.79
|
29.23
|
28.86
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
481
|
505
|
496
|
462
|
496
|
488.0
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Arts in Education
|
45
|
30
|
40
|
32
|
25
|
34.4
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Arts in Education
|
4
|
8
|
7
|
12
|
11
|
8.4
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Teacher Education, of which Special Education is a component.
Evidence of Need
The demand for Special Education teachers remains high. This program serves the needs of many Nebraska school districts.
Speech Pathology
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07
|
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH) |
605
|
611
|
687
|
684
|
797
|
676.8
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE) |
1.62
|
4.80
|
4.73
|
3.31
|
3.25
|
3.54
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE |
373
|
127
|
145
|
207
|
245
|
219.4
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Master of Science in Education
|
18
|
10
|
10
|
13
|
14
|
13.0
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evidence of Need
UNK graduates comprise a significant number of speech/language pathologists in educational settings in the state.
Sports Administration
| |
Year
2002-03 |
Year
2003-04 |
Year 2004-05 |
Year 2005-06 |
Year 2006-07
|
5 Year
Average |
| Student Credit Hours (SCH)* |
8,568
|
9,100
|
9,832
|
10,038
|
9,892
|
9,486.0
|
| Faculty Full-time Equivalency (FTE)* |
19.23
|
18.20
|
18.24
|
19.29
|
16.13
|
18.22
|
| SCH/Faculty FTE* |
446
|
500
|
539
|
520
|
613
|
523.6
|
Number of
Degree and
Awards
(list degrees/ awards separately) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bachelor of Science
|
15
|
19
|
11
|
9
|
20
|
14.8
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Numbers are from the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies undergraduate level, of which Sports Administration is a component.
Evidence of Need
The growth and popularity of sports in Nebraska and elsewhere creates a demand for qualified individuals in the sports administration field.