If you do not have a teaching certificate/license but are actively working towards it, or if you are teaching in a private school or a school outside the US, we will be happy to consider your application as long your undergraduate background is adequate in math and science fields.
For specific steps and other information about applying to the MSE in STEM Education program, please visit the Application Process page.
Application deadlines
- Fall admission: August 10
- Spring admission: December 15
- Summer admission: rolling deadline
Graduate-level courses completed at UNK or other institutions may be transferred into your degree program upon approval by the Program Chair on a course-by-course basis.
- An unlimited number of credit hours can be transferred in from within the University of Nebraska system.
- Up to 9 credit hours may be transferred in from institutions outside the University of Nebraska system.
- All courses applying towards a degree must be completed within a 10-year timeframe.
E-mail the STEM Ed Program Chair (stemedms@unk.edu) to request any course be transferred into your program. In your request, please attach the syllabus from the semester your completed the requested transfer course or provide a link to the institution’s catalog entry for that course from the semester it was taken.
The program consists of a Professional Components core (12 hours in curriculum, research, pedagogy, and a capstone) taken by all students. In addition, each student will complete 18 hours in one discipline option area selected from the following: Integrated (multi-disciplinary), Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics/Physical Science, or Technology. For the most current set of specific requirements, please see the STEM Education program and disciplinary options in the UNK Graduate Catalog.
Students will be eligible to register for classes within the appropriate schedule based on the last 4-digits of NUID number. If you are currently enrolled in at least one class, you are eligible to register during the Early Registration period, otherwise you will need to wait until General Registration.
SPRING SEMESTERS
Early Registration - end of October
General Registration - mid-November
SUMMER / FALL SEMESTERS
Early Registration - beginning of April
General Registration - end of April
Yes. You will be assigned two-three academic advisors which will include the Program Chair. Your advisors will be listed in Stellic and MyBlue. Contact your advisor(s) with questions about completing your degree program, degree candidacy, course transfers, etc. You can also email stemedms@unk.edu with questions.
Many graduate courses require instructor permission in order to register. If the course requires a permit, please email the course instructor (include your NUID) for permission to register.
If a class is full, contact the STEM Education Program Chair/Advisors (stemedms@unk.edu) for help being added to a wait list or discussing alternatives.
