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Teaching Endorsements and Certificates

Initial certification (licensure) in Nebraska is based on completion of an accredited teacher preparation program at a four-year teacher training institution. Candidates successfully completing the teacher education program requirements at College of Saint Mary are eligible to apply for a Nebraska certificate.

What is the difference between an endorsement and certification?
Certification refers to licensure to teach. Endorsement is the area in which you chose to teach, i.e. elementary, secondary math, special education, etc.

Elementary Education Endorsements

  • Elementary Education
  • Elementary & Special Education Dual
  • Elementary & Early Childhood Education Supplemental
  • Early Childhood Inclusive
     

K-12 Endorsements

  • Art (PK-12)
  • Spanish
  • Religious Studies
     

Middle School Endorsements

  • English Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
     

Secondary School Endorsement

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Spanish
     

Supplementary Endorsements

  • Reading and Writing (K-6)
  • Early Childhood Supplemental
     

Effective Sept.1, 2015, all candidates applying for certification in Nebraska must provide evidence they have taken the required Praxis content test(s) and received the required passing score.

Students who successfully meet state required competencies may qualify for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate. Continuous growth in knowledge, pedagogy and professionalism, as well as satisfactory performance during student teaching and completion of Praxis Content test(s) for each content area as required by Nebraska Rule is in the recommendation for certification.

It is recommended to apply for the Nebraska certification at the time of program completion. If not, rule changes in effect at time of application will need to be made up as deficiencies. Since certification requirements of various states differ, a student planning to teach in a state other than Nebraska should inquire about specific requirements for that state.