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Earning a mathematics teaching endorsement opens the door for employment opportunities, both in Nebraska and nationwide. UNK mathematics education graduates enjoy successful job placement and have rewarding careers that inspire and prepare the next generation.
After completing the program requirements, you will have a strong mathematical background in all areas needed for middle and high school teaching, including calculus, geometry, statistics and teaching pedagogy. Classes for mathematics education majors are taught by full-time professional staff who are dedicated to your success. The faculty’s specialties range from mathematics education to applied and abstract mathematics. The advanced classes often have fewer than a dozen students, allowing faculty to provide you with individual assistance.
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Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Mathematics 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Mathematics 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
“My experience at UNK helped develop me into the leader and teacher that I want to be. At a young age, I knew I wanted to help youth grow and develop into successful adults. My desire is to share the beauty and art of mathematics that I experienced at UNK with my students at Kearney High. The professors at UNK brought mathematics to life. The program challenged my mind, honed my skills and prepared me for teaching."
Lincoln Northeast High School, Kearney, Nebraska
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Mathematics 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Mathematics 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
