To succeed as an educator, you must become one of the most agile professionals in the working world. You must respond immediately to your students’ needs, adapt to changing requirements and find new solutions to unexpected problems. Every. Single. Day.
That’s why an education degree from NWU exemplifies agility. We adapt our methods and courses to the latest research on what works in education. We give you the great foundation every teacher needs. And we help you specialize in your chosen area of emphasis.
As an education major at NWU, you can build more experience and still graduate in four years.
Right from the start first-year education majors are put in field placements. You’ll have at least four practicum experiences before you student teach.
Get connected with student teaching opportunities in Lincoln, across our region, or even overseas. These international teaching experiences help our students stand out.
NWU Education professors offer an incredible amount of expertise to draw from—including a 38-year teacher and administrator in the Lincoln Public Schools and U.S. veterans.
Nebraska Wesleyan’s education program is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education, the Higher Learning Commission and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Kayla Hepler (’24) is on the cusp of a dream come true.
She’s set to graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University in December 2024 with a degree in early childhood education. Before she finishes her academic career, she will be front and center on the world’s biggest swimming stage: the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has awarded a Nebraska Wesleyan University alumna with the 2024 National Language Teacher of the Year accolade.
Alicia Dallman Shoemaker (’09) is the district department chair, PLC leader and a world language educator with Elkhorn Public Schools in Elkhorn, Neb.
A Nebraska Wesleyan University graduate and middle school teacher has been recognized for his outstanding work in the classroom.
Nebraska Wesleyan University has received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to partner with Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) on efforts to improve academic opportunities for underserved students in the areas of American history, civics and geography.