To teach in a Skilled and Technical Sciences - Skilled Specific education program in the secondary schools of Nebraska (grades 9-12), a teacher must hold or earn concurrently the Skilled and Technical Sciences Education field endorsement and complete the following requirements.

- Credit hours: 15
- Schools: Business and Technology, Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Departments: Technology and Applied Science, Educational Foundations and Leadership
- Accreditation: Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Requirements for the Skilled and Technical Sciences/Skilled Specific endorsement
Work experience
This endorsement is available to those persons who have either A) 1,000 verified hours of paid employment; or B) 300 hours of supervised work experience under the direction of the college relevant to the career field.
Course requirements
- CED 423 Coordinating Techniques (3)
- Electives from one of the following specific career fields: Architecture and Construction, Energy and Engineering, Manufacturing, or Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (12)
Popular pairings
The Skilled Specific endorsement is usually paired with the Skilled and Technical Sciences Education field endorsement.
Licensure/certification
Wayne State's Skilled and Technical Sciences/Skilled Specific endorsement is designed to prepare students for initial teacher licensure/certification in Nebraska. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, please see our Skilled and Technical Sciences Education/Skilled Specific licensure disclosure. It is also strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
Skilled and Technical Sciences Education/Skilled Specific licensure disclosure for all states