Endorsement: Driver Education Endorsement
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Credit Hours: 9 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online with a minimum of 3-5 days residency required
Prerequisites: To obtain a Driver Education Endorsement or equivalency of a Driver Education Endorsement you need to be at least 21 years of age.
The Driver Education Endorsement may be an addition to your Nebraska Teaching Certificate. This endorsement also provides the courses necessary for non-certified teachers to be approved by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Students pursuing this certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. The undergraduate coursework may be completed online while the lab component must be completed at the Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range in Kearney, Nebraska. This lab component may be completed in a minimum of three to five days.
Basic computer literacy is required to succeed as an online student. To decide if online learning is for you, click on http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/ecampus/index.php?id=4788. To determine if you have the minimum hardware and software needed, log on to http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6213.
SFED 310-Driving Task Analysis
SFED 430-Developing Driver Education Classroom Skills
SFED 431-Developing Driver Education Vehicle Skills
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Accredited Programs - UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education – UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. Students and teaching remain the first priority with faculty at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services – Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
1) To visit with an advisor, contact Sherry Morrow at morrows@unk.edu or call 308-865-8256.
2) Apply for admission online at http://myblue.unk.edu.
3) Once you’ve received an acceptance of admission notification, you may register for class by accessing UNK’s MyBlue registration system at http://myblue.unk.edu.
4) After you have registered, click on www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6214 to get started with your online course.