Elementary Education Teaching Field Endorsement, Bachelor of Arts in Education

Offered by Department of Teacher Education

General Education
Foundational Requirements (LOPERS 1-4)12
Including:
LOPER 2: Writing Skills
ENG 101
Introduction to Academic Writing
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills
SPCH 100
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 230
Math for Elementary Teachers I 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5 – 8)10
Including:
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts
ART 100
Art Structure
LOPER 6: Humanities
Choose one of the following:
HIST 110
History of Science & Medicine
HIST 111
Nebraska in the World
HIST 112
History of Religions in the World
HIST 176
Democratic Debates
HIST 210
Western Civilization I
HIST 211
Western Civilization II
HIST 212
Non-Western World History
HIST 215
Introduction to Latin America
HIST 230
World History to 1600
HIST 231
World History since 1600
HIST 250
American History I
HIST 251
American History II
LOPER 7: Social Science
PSCI 110
Introduction to American Politics
LOPER 8: Natural Science
BIOL 103
General Biology
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 26
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement
PSCI 110
Introduction to American Politics
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity
TE 100
Teaching in a Democratic Society
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional3
Including:
KSS 150
Healthy Wealthy and Wise
Program Specified Requirements7
ENG 102
Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research
Select one of the following:
PHYS 100
& 100L
Physical Science
and Physical Science Laboratory
PHYS 107
Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
PHYS 201
Earth Science
Professional Sequence
Complete all required courses 325
Including:
TE 318
Management and Assessment in Preschool/Elementary Classrooms
TE 411
Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in PreK-8 Classrooms
Endorsement
Complete all required courses48-49
Unrestricted electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum9-8
Total Credit Hours120

Major Option

Elementary Education Requirements
TE 311Math Methods I2
TE 312Math Methods II2
TE 314Phonics and Word Study2
TE 315Literacy Assessment2
TE 316Primary Grades Literacy2
TE 317Field Experience: Literacy1
TESE 323Partnerships with Families1
TE 331Intermediate Literacy3
TE 351Reading in the Content Area2
TE 352Elementary Social Studies Methods3
TE 353Elementary Science Methods3
TE 354Field Experience in Elem School Science, Social Studies, and Content Area Read1
Select 1 credit hour of the following:1
TE 313
Practicum: Math (Take .5 credit hour course twice)
Supporting Course Requirements
ART 360Art Integration Methods3
CSP 417Counseling Skills3
ENG 255Introduction to Children's Literature3
MATH 106Mathematics for Liberal Arts3
MATH 330Math for Elementary Teachers II3
MUS 330Music Methods for the Elementary Teacher3
KSS 226Elementary School Health Teaching1
KSS 340Non-Rhythmic Physical Education1
KSS 361Integrating Movement and Dance1
Choose 1 of the following:2-3
TE 327
Introduction to Language Minority Students
or TESE 330
 Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching
Total Credit Hours48-49

Note to all Elementary Majors: Any methods courses taken at the Lower Division Level (Jr. College), or more than ten years prior to the establishment of the program must be repeated. A program will be honored for five years, at which time it is subject to revision.

1

Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following, increasing the total credit hours needed:

  • MATH 101 
2

Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.

3

Students must apply for admission to all Teacher Education programs.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
ENG 101Introduction to Academic Writing3
TE 100Teaching in a Democratic Society3
PSCI 110Introduction to American Politics3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 2
BIOL 103General Biology4
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
HIST 110History of Science & Medicine3
or HIST 111 Nebraska in the World
or HIST 112 History of Religions in the World
or HIST 176 Democratic Debates
or HIST 210 Western Civilization I
or HIST 211 Western Civilization II
or HIST 212 Non-Western World History
or HIST 215 Introduction to Latin America
or HIST 230 World History to 1600
or HIST 231 World History since 1600
or HIST 250 American History I
or HIST 251 American History II
MATH 106Mathematics for Liberal Arts3
KSS 150Healthy Wealthy and Wise3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 3
PHYS 100
& 100L		Physical Science
and Physical Science Laboratory		4
or PHYS 107 Physical Science for Elementary Teachers
or PHYS 201 Earth Science
ENG 255Introduction to Children's Literature3
TE 204Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities4
ART 100Art Structure3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours17
Semester 4
TE 206Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher3
KSS 340Non-Rhythmic Physical Education1
KSS 361Integrating Movement and Dance1
KSS 226Elementary School Health Teaching1
MUS 330Music Methods for the Elementary Teacher3
TE 318Management and Assessment in Preschool/Elementary Classrooms3
TE 327Introduction to Language Minority Students2-3
or TESE 330 Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching
Total Credit Hours14-15
Semester 5
TE 311Math Methods I2
TE 313Practicum: Math0.5
MATH 230Math for Elementary Teachers I3
TESE 323Partnerships with Families1
ART 360Elementary Art Methods3
CSP 417Counseling Skills3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15.5
Semester 6
TE 331Intermediate Literacy3
TE 351Reading in the Content Area2
TE 352Elementary Social Studies Methods3
TE 353Elementary Science Methods3
TE 354Field Experience in Elem School Science, Social Studies, and Content Area Read1
MATH 330Math for Elementary Teachers II3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 7
TE 312Math Methods II2
TE 313Practicum: Math0.5
TE 314Phonics and Word Study2
TE 315Literacy Assessment2
TE 316Primary Grades Literacy2
TE 317Field Experience: Literacy1
TE 411Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in PreK-8 Classrooms3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15.5
Semester 8
TE 400Student Teaching12
Total Credit Hours12