Online Courses by Semester

 (all courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted) 

NOTE:  Any of the following course offerings may be canceled if enrollment is fewer than 5 students. 

Sample Course Syllabuses are available on the Program Course Page.

Professional Components Category (9 hours required)

Research Course:
    TE 800 01/02/03 - Educational Research -NOTE: class fills up fast
Pedagogy Course: (one of the following)
    TE 804 - Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education
    TE 886P –Technology Tools for Teachers

Biology

BIOL 802 02/03 - Organic Evolution
BIOL 821 - Directed Readings (1cr)
BIOL 827 01/02 - Biological Statistics
BIOL 830P 01 - Special Topics: Vaccines:  Concepts & Controversies
BIOL 830P 02 - Special Topics: Cell Structure & Function
BIOL 830P 07 - Special Topics: Deadly Plants
BIOL 830P 10 - Bison Ecology (2 crs)
BIOL 838/02 - Essential Human Anatomy -NOTE: class fills up fast
BIOL 839 - Human Physiological Systems -NOTE: class fills up fast
BIOL 840 01/02 - Infectious Diseases
BIOL 846 - Cancer Biology
BIOL 854 - Biological Application
BIOL 859 - Biology of the Brain
BIOL 860 - Concepts of Genetics

If classes are full contact Brian Peterson or Robyn Schoenebeck (msbiology@unk.edu) to have a permit issued or to be put on a waiting list

Chemistry

CHEM 805 - Chemical Management & Safety for High School Teachers (1 cr)
CHEM 864 - Analytical Chemistry for High School Teachers (2 crs)

Mathematics

UNL Math Classes
MATH 802T:  Functions, Algebra and Geometry for ML Teachers
MATH 810T:  Algebra for Algebra Teachers
MATH 811T:  Functions for High School Teachers

Intercampus Registration Form

 

Electives Category

TE 803 - Philosophy of Education
TE 804 - Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education
TE 805P - Overview of Assistive Technology
TE 808P - Human Relations (1 cr)
TE 810 - Design & Development in Instruction
TE 854 - Reading in the Content Areas
TE 866 - Motivating the 21st Century Learner
TE 877 - Developing Web-Based Educational Environments
TE 866 - Technology Tools for Teachers
BIOL 881 01/02/03/04 - Current Issues in Biology (1 cr)

 

If classes are full, contact Janet Steele (steelej@unk.edu)

For samples of course syllabuses, please email Janet Steele at steelej@unk.edu.

Professional Components Category

Research Course
    TE 800 - Educational Research - NOTE: class fills up fast
Pedagogy Course required (take one):
    TE 804 - Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education
    TE 886P - Technology Tools for Teachers

Science and Math Education

SMED 888 - Science/Math Education Capstone Course

Biology

BIOL 801 - Principles of Immunology
BIOL 802 - Organic Evolution
BIOL 806P - Plant Ecology
BIOL 811 - Scientific Illustration
BIOL 813 - Issues in Bioethics
BIOL 814 - Plant Pathology
BIOL 820 - Introduction to Graduate Studies
BIOL 827 - Biological Statistics
BIOL 828 - Human Evolution
BIOL 830P - Cell Structure and Function
BIOL 838 - Essential Human Anatomy -NOTE: class fills up fast
BIOL 839 - Human Physiological Systems -NOTE: class fills up fast
BIOL 841 - Virology
BIOL 844 - Molecular Biotechnology
BIOL 858 - Physiology of Stress
BIOL 863 - Biological Perspectives
BIOL 870 - Insect Biology
BIOL 883 - Aquatic Trophic Ecology
BIOL 886 - Sexual Selection (1 cr)

Chemistry

CHEM 899 - Special Topics - Advanced Principles of Organic Chemistry

Mathematics

There are no online UNK Math classes offered in the Spring 2020 semester.

UNL MATH 805T - Discrete Math for Teachers
UNL MATH 814T - Linear Algebra for Teachers
UNL MATH 896 - Using Technology to aid in Problem Solving

Intercampus Registration form

Physics

There are no online classes offered in the Spring 2020 semester.

Teacher Education

TE 800 - Education Research
TE 803 - Philosophy of Education
TE 804 - Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education
TE 805P - Overview of Assistive Technology
TE 808P - Human Relations
TE 816A - Practicum: Education
TE 816B - Practicum: Reading
TE 816G - Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum
TE 826 - Content Methods & Strategies for Teaching English As A Second Language
TE 828 - Infusing STEM in the K-8 Classroom
TE 831P - Professional Skills & Knowledge I
TE 832 - Professional Skills and Knowledge II
TE 833 - Context of Education
TE 835P - Transitional Student Teaching II
TE 836P - Post-Baccalaureate Student Teaching
TE 846 - Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties
TE 847P - History and Philosophy of the Middle School
TE 851 - Principles of Early Childhood Education
TE 854 - Reading in the Content Areas
TE 864 - Digital Storytelling
TE 866 - Motivating the 21st Century Learner
TE 869 - Introduction to School Library Program
TE 870 - Developing Web-Based Portfolios
TE 871 - Collection Development and Management
TE 880 - Management of Educational Technology
TE 882 - Teacher Development Training in Instructional Technology
TE 886P - Technology Tools for Teachers
TE 891 - Field Experiences in Instructional Technology
TE 893 - Field Experiences in School Library
TE 896 - Thesis
TE 898 - Independent Study

Teacher Education Montessori

TEMO 412 - Montessori Early Childhood Math and Sensorial
TEMO 413 - Montessori Early Childhood Language and Grammar
TEMO 809P - Montessori Elementary I - Language/Grammar
TEMO 810P - Montessori Elementary I - Mathematics/Geometry
TEMO 812P - Montessori Early Childhood-Math and Sensorial
TEMO 813P - Montessori Early Childhood-Language and Grammar

Teacher Education Special Education

TESE 323 - Partnerships with Families
TESE 330 - Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching
TESE 333 - Serving Young Children with Special Needs
TESE 334 - Assessment and Intervention
TESE 334L - Field Experience: Assessment and Intervention
TESE 371 - Field Experience with Students with Multiple Disabilities
TESE 372 - Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
TESE 437 - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 461 - Legal Issues in Special Education
TESE 462 - Assessment and IEP Development
TESE 462H - Assessment and IEP Development
TESE 474 - Field Experience
TESE 475 - Curriculum Content for Secondary Students with Disabilities
TESE 479 - Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
TESE 487 - Teaching Functional Academics to Individuals with Exceptional Needs
TESE 816C - Practicum in Gifted/Talented Education
TESE 816D - Practicum in Special Education
TESE 826 - Program Design for High Ability Education
TESE 830 - Consult & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serv Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 837P - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 861 - Legal Issues in Special Education
TESE 863 - Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities
TESE 867 - Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning
TESE 875P - Preparing Adolescents for the Post-Secondary World
TESE 879P - Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
TESE 883 - Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Behavioral & Emotional Disabilities
TESE 887P - Teaching Functional Academics to Individuals with Exceptional Needs

 

If classes are full, contact Janet Steele (steelej@unk.edu)

For samples of course syllabuses, please email Janet Steele at steelej@unk.edu.

Professional Components Category

Curriculum Course:
TE 809P - Curriculum Implementation
(NOTE: This substitutes for BIOL 876, Natural Science Curriculum, as the Curriculum Course requirement)

Research Course:
TE 800 - Education Research (not recommended to take during the summer time)

Pedagogy Course (take one):
TE 804 - Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education
TE 886P - Technology Tools for Teachers

If classes are full, contact Dr. Janet Steele (steelej@unk.edu)

For samples of course syllabuses, please email Dr. Janet Steele at steelej@unk.edu.

Biology

**denotes courses that the Biology Department has identified as being most appropriate for Science/Math Education students

BIOL 820 - Introduction to Graduate Study
BIOL 823 - Environmental Biology
BIOL 830P - Special Topics in Biology
BIOL 845 - Forensic Biology
BIOL 853 - Genome Evolution
BIOL 858 - Physiology of Stress
BIOL 863 - Biological Perspectives


If classes are full contact Brian Peterson or Robyn Shoenebeck (msbiology@unk.edu) to have a permit issued or to be put on a waiting list

Chemistry

CHEM 810 - Principles of Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 855 - Principles of Biochemistry

Mathematics

MATH 864 - Geometry for Teachers
MATH 871 - Topics in Math

Additional Math courses through UNL:
MATH 807T - Using Math to Understand our World (Modeling class)
TEAC 880E - Teaching Mathematics with Technology (Secondary)

Intercampus Registration Form

Physics

PHYS 811 - Astronomy for High School Teachers

If classes are full, contact Dr. Janet Steele (steelej@unk.edu)

Teacher Education

TE 803 - Philosophy of Education
TE 805P - Overview of Assistive Technology
TE 808P - Human Relations
TE 815P - The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction
TE 816A - Practicum: Education
TE 816B - Practicum: Reading
TE 820 - Teacher Leadership
TE 825 - English Language Learners (ELL): Culture, Civil Rights, and Advocacy
TE 829 - Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings
TE 832 - Professional Skills and Knowledge II
TE 845 - Contemporary Theory & Practice in Reading
TE 846 - Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties
TE 848 - Formative Assessment & Successful Acad Interventions for Elem School Math
TE 853C - Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts
TE 853D - Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Science
TE 854 - Reading in the Content Areas
TE 868 - Copyright, Fair Use, and Ethics
TE 869 - Introduction to School Library Program
TE 872 - Organization of School Library and Technology Resources
TE 873 - Reference Services and Resources
TE 876 - Integration of Curriculum, Technology and Media Resources
TE 888 - Enhancing Classroom Instruction Using Imaging Tools
TE 892 - Internship in Instructional Technology
TE 895 - Seminar in Student Teaching Supervision
TE 897 - Seminar in Reading
TE 899P - Special Topics

Teacher Education Montessori

TEMO 403 - Montessori Early Childhood Philosophy and Child Development
TEMO 406 - Montessori Elementary I Physical Science/Biology
TEMO 803P - Montessori-Philosophy and Child Development
TEMO 806P - Montessori Elementary I - Physical Science/Biology

Teacher Education Special Education

TESE 323 - Partnerships with Families
TESE 437 - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 476 - Transitional Issues for Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 837P - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 862 - Formal and Informal Assessment in Special Education
TESE 872 - Strategies for Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities
TESE 873 - Teaching Students with Multiple Disabilities
TESE 876P - Transitional Issues for Individuals with Disabilities
TESE 879P - Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
TESE 881 - Characteristics and Identification of Behavior and Learning Disabilities
TESE 885 - Inclusion and Differentiation Strategies for the 21st Century Classroom
TESE 886 - Co-Teaching & Collaborative Services

If classes are full, contact Janet Steele (steelej@unk.edu)

For samples of course syllabuses, please email Janet Steele at steelej@unk.edu.