About the Language Arts 7-12 Teaching and Field Endorsement Degree Program
On Campus
Language Arts teaching involves guiding students in the essentials skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This endorsement program encompasses all aspects of communicating and teaching in the English language, including an understanding of public speaking, theatre, and journalism.
The curriculum at the University of Nebraska at Kearney includes basic and advanced instruction of significant texts from many genres, periods, and cultures. bet36365体育's College of Education has cultivated a reputation for producing Nebraska's top teachers for more than a century. Students benefit from a close partnership with Kearney and area schools, which gives them numerous hands-on opportunities through both early field experiences and student teaching.
Upon completion of the program requirements, you will be fully qualified to teach Language Arts classes at the secondary level in public and private schools, or to pursue and advanced degree.
Teacher Education Program
All students intent on teaching must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program.
To do so, students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete ENG 102, SPCH 100, TE 100 and TE 204 with a “C” or better
- Establish and maintain 2.75 GPA or higher
- Complete basic skills test required by the state Department of Education
- Satisfactorily complete the Service Learning Project
- Obtain approval by the department offering the proposed endorsement
- Declare a teaching program at the Academic Advising and Career Development office
- Provide evidence of the absence of any criminal misdemeanor or felony
- Provide evidence of sufficient emotional and mental capacity
Accelerated English M.A. Program
Earn your English M.A. alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program. Learn more about accelerated programs at bet36365体育.