Endorsements - Hastings College

Teaching Endorsements

Hastings College offers 22 endorsement areas for students interested in teaching after graduation — or for current teachers looking to expand their focus areas. From art to world language, from to music to agriculture education, a teaching endorsement from Hastings College helps you have a solid resume focused on areas you love.

Field Endorsements

Agricultural Education 6-12*
Art PK-12
Business, Marketing, Information Technology (BMIT) 6-12
Elementary Education K-8
English Language Arts 7-12
Mathematics 6-12
Music PK-12 (Vocal and Instrumental)
Physical Education PK-12*
Science 7-12
Skilled and Technical Sciences Education 6-12*
Special Education K-12

Subject Endorsements

Biology 7-12
Chemistry 7-12
History 7-12
Physics 7-12
Secondary English 7-12
World Language Spanish 7-12

Supplemental Endorsements

Early Childhood Education PK-3
English as a Second Language PK-12
Skilled and Technical Science – Skill Specific*
Theatre 7-12
Work-Based Learning 9-12

*These endorsements were added in the 2025-26 academic year and not part of the last CAEP Accreditation Review.

Expertise in Teaching

Hastings College Teacher Education Department is accredited by The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). We offer degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.