Drawing on our expertise and research, our faculty is dedicated to enabling students to use scientific approaches to discovery and understanding.
It defines the successes of students at UNK, whether in the humanities, sciences, education, or business.
Curriculum at UNK 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.
The US Department of Education requires UNK to notify applicants who have an out-of-state address and are interested in or enrolled in degree programs that lead to state licensure or certification.
Certification and licensure requirements differ from state to state. We are required to notify you if the program you are interested in or enrolled in will meet educational requirements to apply for certification or licensure in your home state. The official categories are: Meets; Does Not Meet; and Have Not Made a Determination if it Does or Does Not Meet.
A Does Not Meet or Have Not Made a Determination status does not indicate that you will be unable to obtain certification or licensure in your home state. Please check with your advisor, department chair, or certification officer for further details. Contact information for each program is found in the program sections below.
Common causes for a Does Not Meet or Have Not Made a Determination include the following:
Athletic Training (MAT)
All candidates for certification must earn a degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited institution such as UNK, which qualifies them to take the national board exam. Candidates must pass the board exam before they are eligible to apply for state certification or licensure. The determination in the table below assumes those two requirements have been met. Other states may require fingerprinting and CPR/AED certification. Texas also requires applicants to pass an exam in Jurisprudence based on Texas law.
Meets |
Does Not Meet |
Have Not Made a Determination |
Nebraska, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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For further information, contact:
Dr. Kazuma Akehi
akehik1@unk.edu
(308) 865-8600
Department website: https://www.unk.edu/academics/hperls/masters_athletic_training.php
See https://www.bocatc.org/ for contact information for each of the state boards of certification.
All graduates must take and pass the NCE exam in order to be eligible to apply for licensure. In some states listed as "Determination Has Not Been Made," graduates must also submit a transcript to the state certifying agency for review in order to determine eligibility to apply for licensure. Colorado and Kansas require a transcript review.
Meets |
Does Not Meet |
Have Not Made a Determination |
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, Wyoming |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
For further information, contact:
Dr. David Hof
hofdd@unk.edu
(308) 865-8320
Department website: https://www.unk.edu/academics/csp/clinical-mental-health-counseling.php
See website below for contact information for state boards of counseling:
Because all states have different requirements, students pursuing licensure or certification as principals or superintendents who plan to work in states other than Nebraska should meet with the department chair, Dr. Mike Teahon, or the Director of Educator Certification. The Director of Educator Certification is Jenny Jansky (janskyjl@unk.edu). These individuals can help research and explain requirements for certification in other states.
Meets |
Does Not Meet |
Have Not Made a Determination |
Nebraska |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
For further information, contact:
Dr. Mike Teahon
Chair, Educational Administration
teahonmd@unk.edu
(308) 865-8844
Department website: https://www.unk.edu/academics/edad
Websites and contact information for state boards of education: https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html
UNK offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. In order to apply for certification, applicants must have a degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. UNK's program is accredited.
Meets |
Does Not Meet |
Have Not Made a Determination |
Nebraska |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
For further information, contact:
Dr. Jody VanLaningham
vanlaninghjl@unk.edu
(308) 865-8753
Department website: https://www.unk.edu/academics/social-work/index.php
View state requirements and contact information for state boards at: http://aswbsocialworkregulations.org/jurisdictionSingleLevelsReportBuilder.jsp
View state requirements for adding another state’s certification if you have a Nebraska certification:
https://movingsocialwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Mobility-resources-for-social-workers-January-2020-2.pdf
Because all states have different endorsement areas, students pursuing degrees in education fields who plan to teach in states other than Nebraska should meet with the Director of Educator Certification. This individual can help research and explain requirements for certification in other states.
Meets |
Does Not Meet |
Have Not Made a Determination |
Nebraska |
South Dakota, Wyoming |
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
For further information, contact:
Jenny Jansky, Director of Educator Certification
janskyjl@unk.edu
(308) 865-8266
Department websites:
Teacher Education https://www.unk.edu/academics/ted/index.php
Communication Disorders https://www.unk.edu/academics/cdis/index.php
Counseling and School Psychology https://www.unk.edu/academics/csp/index.php
Websites and contact information for state boards of education