In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education Federal Guideline 34 CFR §600.9(c), programs leading to licensure and and/or certification required for entry into the profession are listed below. The states in which the program fulfills educational requirements necessary for licensure or certification are identified. For more information on each program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, follow the program link provided.
Licensing and Certification requirements change frequently, to find up-to-date state requirements, resources and contact information, go to the licensing board link for your program.
Programs/States
Professional Licensure
| Program | Meets Educational Requirements | Does Not Meet Educational Requirements | State does not require licensure and/or certification | Licensing Board | Accreditation | Cost of Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy, M.P.A. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) | $970 Education Evaluation Application Fee: $105.00; Exam Section Application Fee: $344.80; AICPA Ethics Exam: $250 to $320; Experience Requirement: 4,000-6,000 hours (could be travel expenses) Initial Permit to Practice (NE): $125-200 (could be prorated) | ||
| Architecture, M.Arch | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Architectural Registration Boards | National Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc (NAAB) | $1510 NCARB Initial licensure of $100 plus Architect Registration Exams totaling $1,410 for six divisions. | ||
| Athletic Training, M.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | CA | Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) | $117 $29 to $117 license fee | |
| Audiology, AuD. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | HI | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA (CAA) | $286 Praxis Audiology exam is $146 plus Nebraska’s initial licensure fee of $140 (other states may vary). | |
| Clinical Psychology Training Program, Psychology, Ph.D. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | American Psychological Association | American Psychological Association (APA) | $921 Application fee/provisional license of $50, plus the EPPP national exam, $687.50 in Nebraska, and a license fee of $183 (additional fees are charged in other states for law and ethics exams, added coursework, or other miscellaneous fees). | ||
| Counseling Psychology Specialization in Educational Psychology, M.A. | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | American Association of State Counseling Boards | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); American Psychological Association (APA); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | ||
| Counseling Psychology Specialization, Educational Psychology, PhD | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | CA, ME, NY | American Association of State Counseling Boards | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); American Psychological Association (APA); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $875 $691.88 for the EPPP National Exam and $183 for the initial license. | |
| Interior Design, B.S. | DC, LA, NV | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | Council for Interior Design Qualification | Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA); National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | $1350 NCIDQ Certification: $240 for application fees. Exams: IDFX ($295), IDPX ($355), and PRAC ($460). | |
| Landscape Architecture, B.L.A. | AR, DC, KS, ME, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, SD, TN, TX, WV, WY | AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI | American Society of Landscape Architects | Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) | $2090 Initial licensure of $100 plus 4-part exams of $385, $385, $610, and $610, totaling $1,900 in exams ($2,090 with the initial licensure fee). | |
| Law, J.D. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Conference of Bar Examiners | American Bar Association (ABA) | $3666 MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam) is $150 and Bar/MPRE is $515 (or $615 w/o MPRE). Estimate includes higher cost. https://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpre/ Bar Prep estimates mid-grade of most popular bar preparation, estimated at $3,000 and only included if cost incurred while enrolled. | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization, Child, Youth and Family Studies, M.S. | AZ, AR, CO, DE, HI, KS, KY, MN, MT, NC, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, OH, OK, SD, TN, WI, WY | AL, AK, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV | American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy | Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) | $710 Application for provisional license is $125; national exam is $365; LIMHP/LMHP full licensure is $15 for fingerprinting, $50 for CMFT certification, and $155. | |
| Professional Studies in Dietetics Specialization, Nutrition and Health Sciences MS | AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | AZ, CA, CO, VA | Commission on Dietetic Registration | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) | ||
| School Psychology Specialization, Educational Psychology, EdS | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Association of School Psychologists | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); American Psychological Association (APA); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | ||
| School Psychology Specialization, Educational Psychology, PhD | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | CA, ME, NY | National Association of School Psychologists | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); American Psychological Association (APA); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $871 $68.70 for the EPPP National Exam and $183 for the initial license. | |
| Speech-Language Pathology MS | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, NE | CA, CT, DC, DE, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA (CAA); Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $370 Initial Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $75 OR Added Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $55; Praxis Basic Skills Content Exam (3 sections): $90/section or $150 for the combined test; Praxis Content Exam costs: $130; Total is $351 to $371. |
Teacher Certification
| Program | Meets Educational Requirements | Does Not Meet Educational Requirements | Licensing Board | Accreditation | Cost of Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Education, BSEH | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, WY | AK, GA, IA, ME, MA, NC, NM, NY, SD, TN, TX, WV | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $346 $55 for an all-school certificate, $50 for fingerprint cards, $150 for the Praxis I Basic Skill Competency Exam, $90 for the Praxis II Content Area Exam. |
| Elementary Education, BSEH | FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MS, MT, NE, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, IL, IA, KY, ME, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT ,VT, VA, WV, WI, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $530 Praxis Core ($150 combined exam), Praxis Content Assessment Exam (most are $130), NDE Teaching License ($75 for all school initial license), and NDE Local Substitute license fee ($55) |
| Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Child, Youth & Family Studies BSEH | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $530 Praxis Core ($150 combined exam), Praxis Content Assessment Exam (most are $130), NDE Teaching License ($75 for all school initial license), and NDE Local Substitute license fee ($55) |
| Music Education BMED | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | National Association of Schools of Music (NASAD); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Department of Education (NDE) | $530 Praxis Core ($150 combined exam), Praxis Content Assessment Exam (most are $130), NDE Teaching License ($75 for all school initial license), and NDE Local Substitute license fee ($55) |
| Secondary Education, BSEH – varies by option (see chart below) | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $530 Praxis Core ($150 combined exam), Praxis Content Assessment Exam (most are $130), NDE Teaching License ($75 for all school initial license), and NDE Local Substitute license fee ($55) |
| Special Education K-6, BSEH | FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Special Education 7-12, BSEH | FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) |
Teaching Endorsements
| Program | Meets Educational Requirements | Does Not Meet Educational Requirements | Licensing Board | Accreditation | Cost of Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Education K-6 & 7-12 | FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WV, WI, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Biology 7-12 | FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AK, AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, IA, ID, IL, KY, ME, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, WV | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Business, Marketing & Information Technology, 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Chemistry 7-12 | FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AK, AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, IA, ID, IL, KY, ME, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, WV | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Coaching 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Deaf or Hard of Hearing B-12, Special Education MA, MED | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE); Council for Education of the Deaf (CED) | $355 Initial Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $75 OR Added Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $55; Praxis Basic Skills Content Exam (3 sections): $90/section or $150 for the combined test; Praxis Content Exam costs: $130; Total is $335 - $355 |
| Early Childhood Education PK-3 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Early Childhood Special Education B-K, Special Education MA, MED | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $355 Initial Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $75 OR Added Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $55; Praxis Basic Skills Content Exam (3 sections): $90/section or $150 for the combined test; Praxis Content Exam costs: $130; Total is $335 - $355 |
| Early Intervention Specialist B-PK, Special Education MED | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Earth & Space Science 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| English as a Second Language PK-6 & 7-12 | FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WV WI, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| English Language Arts 6-12 | AK, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MT, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AR, AZ, CA, DE, DC, IL, IA, KY, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Family & Consumer Sciences Occupational 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Health Sciences 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Information Technology PK-12 | GA, ID, IL, NE, NY, SD | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Instructional Technology Leadership PK-12 | GA, ID, IL, NE, NY, SD | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Journalism and Media Education 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Mathematics 6-12 | CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VT, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, IA, KY, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ. NC, ND, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Orientation and Mobility Specialization, Special Education MED | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $735 ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals) Application Fee = $130, Certification Exam Fee $490, Certification for 5 years $115. |
| Physics 7-12 | FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, LA, MD, MS, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, KY, ME, MN, NH, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Reading Specialist PK-12 | CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MT, NE, NV, NM, OH, WA, WI, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, DC, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA,MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Science 7-12 | CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, LA, MI, MS, NE, NM, OH, PA, RI, SC, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AK, CA, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| School Counselor PK-8 & 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $325 Initial Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $75 OR Added Endorsement licensure fee from the Nebraska Department of Education: $55; Praxis Basic Skills Content Exam (3 sections): $90/section or $150 for the combined test; Praxis Content Exam costs: $130 |
| School Psychologist PK-12 | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY | CO, IA, KS, MO, NV, NM, OH, OK | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $345 $220 for Praxis Exams and $145 for Teacher Certification with School Psychology Endorsement and Background Check. |
| Secondary English 6-12 | AK, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA. ME, MD, MA, MI, MT, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AZ, AR, CA, DE. DC, IL, IA, KY, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Skilled and Technical Sciences 9-12 | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, WY | AK, GA, IA, ME, MA, NC, NM, NY, SD, TN, TX, WV | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Social Studies 6-12 | FL, GA, HI, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, WA, WY | AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Special Education Behavior Intervention Specialist B-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Special Education Generalist K-12 | FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA,CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Speech 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Theatre 7-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Visual Impairments Specialization, Special Education MA, MED | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | $185 Praxis content exam of $130, endorsement $50 for total $185 in Nebraska (other states may vary). |
| Work-Based Learning 9-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language - Arabic 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language – Chinese 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language - French 6-12 | GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, IA, KY, ME, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language - German 6-12 | GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, IA, KY, ME, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language - Japanese 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language – Latin 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language - Russian 6-12 | NE | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| World Language - Spanish 6-12 | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, WY | AK, GA, IA, ME, MA, NC, NM, NY, SD, TN, TX, WV | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) |
Administrator Endorsements
| Program | Meets Educational Requirements | Does Not Meet Educational Requirements | Licensing Board | Accreditation | Cost of Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal PK-12, PK-8 & 7-12 | FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WA, WY | AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IA, IL, KY, ME, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OR, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Special Education Supervisor B-12 | CO, ID, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MT, NE, PA, RI | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, ME, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD,TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) | |
| Superintendent PK-12 | CO, IN,MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, VT, WA, WY | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE,DC,FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OR, SD,TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI | U.S. Department of Education | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) |
Engineering Programs
It is not required to obtain a license to become an engineer; however, some positions may require a Professional Engineer, PE, designation. UNL programs meet the academic requirements to take these exams
| Program | Meets Educational Requirements | Licensing Board | Accreditation | Cost of Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Architectural Engineering, M.A.E. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Biological Systems Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Chemical Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Civil Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Computer Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Construction Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Electrical Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Mechanical Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |
| Software Engineering, B.S. | AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying | ABET | $550 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for $175 and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam for $375 |