Drawing on our expertise and research, we serve the diverse needs of the community. Our faculty is dedicated to enabling students to use scientific approaches to discovery and understanding.
It defines the successes of students in UNK’s College of Fine Arts and Humanities, whether in the humanities, the liberal arts, or fine arts.
Curriculum in the College of Education is designed to be student-centered and intellectually challenging, while preparing students through field and internship experiences.
We provide value to Nebraska by preparing students to compete in dynamic professional environments and by promoting academic, social, technological and economic development.
(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.
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
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
CHEM 805 - Chemical Management & Safety for High School Teachers (1 cr)
CHEM 864 - Analytical Chemistry for High School Teachers (2 crs)
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
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.
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
SMED 888 - Science/Math Education Capstone Course
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)
CHEM 899 - Special Topics - Advanced Principles of Organic Chemistry
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
There are no online classes offered in the Spring 2020 semester.
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
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
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.
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.
**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
CHEM 810 - Principles of Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 855 - Principles of Biochemistry
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)
PHYS 811 - Astronomy for High School Teachers
If classes are full, contact Dr. Janet Steele (steelej@unk.edu)
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
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
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.