About the course
This program is designed for candidates preparing for careers serving children and youth with disabilities. This program prepares candidates to be special education teachers at the elementary or secondary level. The preparation meets or exceeds the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) initial level special educator preparation standards for special education teachers. The mission of the Special Education and Communication Disorders department is to prepare dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens who are unique in their ability to facilitate, design, implement, and evaluate programs for individuals with disabilities. This is accomplished by creating opportunities for the acquisition and maintenance of knowledge, skills, and dispositions as prescribed by the Council for Exceptional Children, the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (for graduate program only), and state and federal regulations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Spring (January), 2024 |
Omaha |
Summer (May), 2024 |
Omaha |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Omaha |
Spring (January), 2025 |
Omaha |
Summer (May), 2025 |
Omaha |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Omaha |
Spring (January), 2026 |
Omaha |
Summer (May), 2026 |
Omaha |
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of Nebraska - Omaha
Request official high school transcript be sent to UNO. Visit your school's website for transcript request information or contact them directly. If you have a baccalaureate degree, your high school transcript may not be required.
TOEFL/IBT/PBT - 61/500 IELTS - 6.0
English language requirements
6.0
Overall IELTS band score
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Practice and prepare
TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0
Application deadline:
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501st / 1250
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