Chab Weyers Education and Hixson Lied Art Building
One of two "Lied" buildings on campus, this one is referred to as "Art/Ed" and, you guessed it, it houses our art and education programs, as well as our admissions office. This one overlooks Miller Pond and Fountain ⛲️
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Academics
Education
Student Organizations
International Programs
Elementary Education
Special Education
Physical Education
Science for Teaching
Social Science for Teaching
Art
Admissions
Admissions Ambassadors
📖 Academics
Discovering your life’s passion is easier with options. Rooted in liberal arts, Doane offers 40 undergraduate majors and 9 graduate programs — all with opportunities to gain real-world experience.
🍎 Education
If you're interested in education, you've come to the right place. Doane preps you to lead the students and schools of tomorrow. With classrooms designed to replicate elementary school classrooms, and opportunities to grow your passion for teaching, you'll graduate comfortable and confident to lead your own classroom.
⭐ Student Organizations
We encourage Tigers to explore interests outside the classroom and their comfort zone, with more than 30 clubs and organizations spanning athletics, performing arts, religion, academics, journalism, leadership, service, and more. Find your people. Follow your passion.
⭐ International Programs
No matter where you're from, you are welcome at Doane University. The Office of International Programs will help you; meet with fellow international students, adjust to Doane’s campus, complete required paperwork for each term answer questions on immigration status, and more.
🍎 Elementary Education
Doane’s elementary education program prepares students to teach kindergarten through eighth-grade. A range of field experiences in your sophomore and junior years will help you decide which grade level you would most like to teach.
Students can also choose to be certified for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade in art, music, physical education, and English as a Second Language to complete the elementary major requirements.
Students majoring in elementary education must also complete a major or endorsement in middle grades, early childhood, special education, English as a Second Language, Spanish, music, mathematics, science and/or physical education. A coaching endorsement may be added.
📚 Special Education
A special education major helps prepare you for teaching children and youth with mild or moderate mental handicaps, learning disabilities, or behavioral disorders. Teachers graduating from this program have certification for teaching kindergarten through 12th grade.
Students may obtain certification in both elementary education and special education. A coaching endorsement may also be added to the teaching majors.
🍎 Physical Education
Students seeking certification for teaching in Physical Education must complete the Physical Education Major requirements among other classes. A second teaching major or endorsement is required when majoring in Physical Education.
⭐ Science for Teaching
The Science major is a broadly based bachelor of science degree program for students seeking a general education in science and the Science Field Endorsement.
This major meets the requirements for certification to teach biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science in grades 7-12.
⭐ Social Science for Teaching
A social science major allows you to teach any course within social studies subjects in any 7-12 school in Nebraska, as well as in most other states. The major, also a teaching endorsement, is comprised of courses including sociology, economics, political science, history, geography, and psychology.
🎨 Art
We teach art from a holistic, liberal arts perspective, enabling you to develop creative skills and talents in a variety of media.
Through critical thinking, developing artists will learn why art is important and how to contribute to local and global communities thoughtfully.
You will learn to consider lessons from the past as you visualize the future and prepare for your career.
⭐ Admissions
Our student recruiters are dedicated to your success and are here to help guide you through the admissions process, navigate choosing a program of study and answer any questions you may have. Whether you currently attend high school, another college, or are looking to balance a career while earning a degree, we are here to help!
⭐ Admissions Ambassadors
The Doane University Ambassadors, comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, not only provide tours but also escort guests across campus to various appointments with faculty and staff. Ambassadors develop and promote activities to encourage students to attend Doane and assist with numerous events for Doane, alumni and friends.
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