Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,894
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This certification program offers specialized training for educators working with students who have sensory impairments (including blindness/visual impairment or deafness/hearing loss). Participants will explore targeted coursework covering specialized programs, family collaboration, and adaptive teaching techniques to better understand how to assist students with distinct sensory learning requirements. Courses are available online throughout the school year. Note: The Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities does not authorize recipients to obtain Nebraska teaching endorsements in Deaf Education or Visual Impairments. Those seeking endorsements in these areas must complete supplementary coursework and should reach out to Dr. Savaiano or Dr. Thomas for guidance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One set of transcripts.
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. Resume/CV
Personal Statement: This statement should include your rationale for pursuing this Graduate Certificate, your interest and specific experiences with individuals with sensory disabilities, and reasons why you are interested in working with this population. There are no specific length requirements for the personal statement.
3 References
Faculty: Identify the faculty member(s) with whom you have discussed or will discuss this program. Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. Resume/CV
Personal Statement: This statement should include your rationale for pursuing this Graduate Certificate, your interest and specific experiences with individuals with sensory disabilities, and reasons why you are interested in working with this population. There are no specific length requirements for the personal statement.
3 References
Faculty: Identify the faculty member(s) with whom you have discussed or will discuss this program. Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
Tuition
USD
9,894