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Nebraska Certificate Endorsements

Endorsements in Nebraska

  • Endorsements may be earned through Nebraska institutions, online or out-of-state institutions or by taking a Praxis content test. Please see our added endorsement page for more information on those processes.
  • Below is a list of all the endorsements that can be earned in Nebraska. Please note, not all states offer the same endorsements or have the same requirements.
  • All endorsements with an * have additional requirements or specific requirements for grade levels sought. Please see Rule 24 for more detailed information: Endorsements – Nebraska Department of Education

In-State Institutions

There are sixteen (16) approved educator preparation programs in Nebraska. All Nebraska institutions must successfully complete the state approval process for these programs. Additionally, many of these institutions have achieved national accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  All sixteen (16) institutions in Nebraska that prepare teachers are members of the Nebraska Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NACTE).

If you are interested in attending one of these institutions for education, please use the following links below. Once you find a program that will work for you, please contact a certification officer for that institution to get further information. The educator certification office at NDE cannot provide information on your progress towards an endorsement. This can only be confirmed by your institution.

Out of State or Online Institutions

You may complete coursework through an institution outside of Nebraska. The institution must be regionally accredited, and its educator preparation and endorsement programs must meet Nebraska requirements.

The Educator Certification Office at NDE cannot determine whether an out-of-state program will qualify an applicant for Nebraska certification. Applicants should work directly with their institution to determine whether the program meets Nebraska requirements. The following resources may be provided to the institution for review:

  • Rule 20 – Educator Preparation Program Requirements
  • Rule 21 – Educator Certification Requirements
  • Rule 24 – Endorsement Requirements

For the most current program, certification, and endorsement requirements, please refer to the  Nebraska Certification Rules.  Be sure to review the applicable rule, as requirements are subject to change.

Make sure the institution is willing to complete and sign any required forms, verifications, or documentation before enrolling in the program to help ensure a smooth certification process.

NDE does not approve out-of-state or online institutions as Nebraska educator preparation programs. Additionally, applicants should confirm that the program they are completing will lead to educator certification, not simply result in coursework or a degree.

Administrative Endorsements

Updated 12/5/2025

  • Principal PK-12, PK-8 or 6-12*
  • Special Education Supervisor B-12*
  • Superintendent PK-12*

Teaching Endorsements (Subject or Field)

These endorsements can stand alone on a teaching certificate. Updated 12/5/2025

  • Agriculture Education 6-12
  • Political Science 6-12
  • American Sign Language K-8, 7-12, or K-12
  • Psychology 6-12
  • Art PK-12
  • Reading Specialist* PK-12
  • Biology 6-12
  • Religious Education PK-6, 7-12, or K-12
  • Business, Marketing and IT 6-12
  • School Counselor* PK-8, 7-12 or PK-12
  • Career and Technical Education 7-12
  • School Librarian* PK-12
  • Chemistry 6-12
  • School Psychologist* PK-12
  • Early Childhood Inclusive B-3
  • Science 6-12
  • Earth and Space Science 6-12
  • Secondary English 6-12
  • Economics 6-12
  • Skilled and Technical Science Education 6-12
  • Elementary Education K-6 (K-8 Self Contained)
  • Social Studies 6-12
  • English Language Arts 6-12
  • Sociology 6-12
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Occupational 6-12
  • Special Education Generalist K-8, 6-12, K-12
  • Geography 6-12
  • Special Education Deaf or Hard of Hearing B-12, PK-6, 7-12
  • Health Education 7-12
  • Special Education Early Childhood B-K
  • Health and Physical Education PK-12
  • Special Education Visual Impairment B-12
  • Health Sciences Education 6-12
  • Speech-Language Pathologist B-21
  • History 6-12
  • Speech 6-12
  • Mathematics 6-12
  • Speech and Theatre 6-12
  • Middle Level Core Subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies English Language Arts) 5-9
  • Theatre 6-12
  • Middle Level Additional Content areas 5-9
  • Vocal Music PK-12
  • Music PK-12
  • World Language (any language other than English) K-8, 6-12, K-12
  • Physical Education PK-6, 7-12 or PK-12
  • Physics 6-12

Teaching Endorsements (Supplemental)

These endorsements cannot stand along on a certificate. Updated 12/5/2025

  • Adapted Physical Education* PK-12
  • Journalism and Media Education 7-12
  • American Sign Language Supplemental K-8, 7-12 or K-12
  • Reading and Writing PK-6, 7-12
  • Bilingual Education* PK-12, PK-6, 7-12
  • Secondary Transition Specialist 7-12
  • Coaching 7-12
  • Skilled and Technical Sciences Education- Skilled Specific 9-12
  • Computer Science 7-12
  • Special Education Behavior Intervention Specialist* B-12, PK-6, 7-12
  • Driver Education 7-12
  • Special Education Early Intervention Specialist* B-PK
  • Early Childhood Education* PK-3
  • Special Education Functional Academic Skills and Independent Living Specialist* B-12
  • English as a Second Language PK-12, PK-6, 7-12
  • Special Education Inclusion and Collaboration Specialist* PK-12
  • Health Sciences Education Supplemental 6-12
  • Speech 7-12
  • High Ability Education K-12
  • Theatre 7-12
  • Information Technology PK-12
  • Work Based Learning 9-12
  • Instructional Technology Leadership PK-12
Updated October 5, 2026 12:59pm