Teacher Certification Renewal Options

6 - Credit Hour Renewal - Graduate

NDE Rule 21 governs the issuance of a Nebraska Certificate. Anyone whose certificate is less than five years beyond the expiration date must complete 6-hours of graduate credit from an approved teacher training institution. The six hours must be related to the area(s) of endorsement(s) on your certificate, but not duplicate any previous coursework within the past 10 years.

15 - Credit Hour Renewal - Graduate

NDE Rule 21 governs the issuance of a Nebraska Certificate. Anyone whose certificate is five years beyond the expiration date must complete 15 hours of prescribed graduate credit from an approved teacher training institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate coursework completed for the 15-hour renewal must be in the following areas:

• Instructional Techniques (3 credit hours)
• Content Area Courses (6 credit hours)
• Current Issues (3 credit hours)
• 100-hour Practicum (3 credit hours)

Contact the Certification Officer at 402.554.2718 or unocertification@unomaha.edu to determine what courses you will take and how you will fulfill the practicum requirement.

Candidates entering the 15-hour renewal program must apply as an unclassified graduate student. The deadlines for graduate applications are August 1 for fall; December 1 for spring; and June 1 for summer.

Candidates admitted for renewal only should also admit as an unclassified graduate student.

The coursework must be completed and the application for the certificate submitted within five years of the date of the first course.

Up to six hours of graduate credit from another accredited teacher training institution may apply to the 15-hour renewal at UNO. You must receive approval before registering for coursework to ensure that it will be acceptable.