Graduate Certificate Summary
Description
The Insect Biology for Educators Graduate Certificate is designed to provide continuing education for teachers and other educators in the biological sciences. Students will learn to implement inquiry-based lesson plans for the classrooms or workshops and can complete the certificate part time. Students who complete the program will be awarded a Certificate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.This certificate is for K-12 science educators who are interested in expanding their knowledge of biological science. Students in the Science for Educators concentration of the Master of Applied Science can also enhance their program of studies with this certificate.
Distance Education Opportunities
All required courses for this program can be completed online.Insect Biology for Educators
- This graduate certificate is offered by the Department of Entomology.
- On the WebDepartment Website
- Graduate ChairDr. Marion Ellis
Entomology - Staff ContactJeri Cunningham
402-472-8696
jcunningham1@unl.edu - Faculty ContactAssociate Professor
Tom Weissling
402-472-8680
tweissling2@unl.edu - Department Address202 Entomology Hall
Lincoln NE 68583-0816
Application Checklist and Deadlines
Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Application for Graduate Admission for a graduate certificate objective
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see upload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you hold an F1 visa: concurrent admission to a degree program, because a certificate alone is not sufficient for F1 status
See also: steps to admission.
Required by the Department for this Certificate
- Letter stating background and professional goals in pursuing this certificate
- Three letters of recommendation
- Minimum TOEFL: Paper-550 Computer-213
Application Deadline
Rolling admission; contact the department for more information.Courses
The Insect Biology for Educators Certificate is a 13 credit hour program. To earn the certificate, participants must first be admitted to the program and then complete the six designated courses.ENTO 802 - Aquatic Insects (2 cr) (BIOS 885; NRES 802)
ENTO 802L - Identification of Aquatic Insects (1 cr) (BIOS 885L; NRES 802L)
ENTO 806 - Insect Ecology (3 cr) (BIOS 406/806)
ENTO 810 - Insects as Educational Tools for the Classroom (3 cr)
ENTO 991 - Advanced Topics in Entomology (1 cr)
ENTO 991 - Advanced Topics in Entomology (1 cr)
TEAC 842 - Objectives and Methods of Science Teaching (3 cr)
More Course Information
The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, prerequisites, degree program requirements, and more.The Schedule of Classes specifies dates, times, locations, and instructors when this course is offered.
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