Early Childhood Inclusive 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)9
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts
ART 100
Art Structure
or ART 120
 Art Appreciation
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
Select one Natural Science course.
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) 3
KSS 150
Healthy Wealthy and Wise
Program Specified Requirements3
ENG 102
Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research
Professional Sequence 3
TE 204Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities4
TE 206Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher3
TE 218Teaching in a Preschool/Elementary School Classroom3
TE 411Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in PreK-8 Classrooms3
TE 400Student Teaching12
Endorsement
Complete all required courses52
Unrestricted Electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum10
Total Credit Hours120

Endorsement

Early Childhood Program Requirements
KSS 247Nutrition, Health and Safety for Young Children1
MATH 102College Algebra3
or MATH 106 Quantitative Thinking for the Liberal Arts
TE 241Foundations of Early Childhood Education3
TE 242Literacy Methods for Children Birth through Age 53
TE 248Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children Ages Birth-83
TE 249Supporting Young Children Through Family & Community Involvement3
TE 311Math Methods I2
TE 313Practicum: Math0.5
TE 314Phonics and Word Study2
TE 315Literacy Assessment2
TE 316Primary Grades Literacy2
TE 317Field Experience: Literacy1
TE 336
& 336L		Methods for Preschool Classrooms
and Field Experience: Methods for Preschool Classrooms		3.5
TE 337Assessment and Observation of Young Children3
TE 339
& 339L		Infant and Toddler Curriculum
and Field Experience: Infant Toddler Curriculum		3.5
TE 343
& 343L		Methods of Inclusive Education Birth through Age 3
and Field Experience: Birth to Age 3		3.5
TE 344
& 344L		Methods of Inclusive Education Ages 3 to 5
and Field Experience: Ages 3 to 5		3.5
TE 346Early Childhood Program Administration3
TESE 333Serving Young Children with Special Needs3
TESE 334
& 334L		Assessment and Intervention
and Field Experience: Assessment and Intervention		3.5
Total Credit Hours52
1

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

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.

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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
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar3
ENG 101Introduction to Academic Writing3
MATH 102College Algebra3
or MATH 106 Quantitative Thinking for the Liberal Arts
ART 100Art Structure3
or ART 120 Art Appreciation
KSS 150Healthy Wealthy and Wise3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 2
LOPER 8: Natural Science3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
TE 100Teaching in a Democratic Society3
PSCI 110Introduction to American Politics3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 3
TE 241Foundations of Early Childhood Education3
TE 206Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher3
TE 204Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities4
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
KSS 247Nutrition, Health and Safety for Young Children1
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 4
TE 242Literacy Methods for Children Birth through Age 53
TE 249Supporting Young Children Through Family & Community Involvement3
TE 248Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children Ages Birth-83
TE 218Teaching in a Preschool/Elementary School Classroom3
TESE 333Serving Young Children with Special Needs3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 5
TE 337Assessment and Observation of Young Children3
TESE 334
& 334L		Assessment and Intervention
and Field Experience: Assessment and Intervention		3.5
TE 344
& 344L		Methods of Inclusive Education Ages 3 to 5
and Field Experience: Ages 3 to 5		3.5
TE 346Early Childhood Program Administration3
MATH 230Math for Elementary Teachers I3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 6
TE 339
& 339L		Infant and Toddler Curriculum
and Field Experience: Infant Toddler Curriculum		3.5
TE 343
& 343L		Methods of Inclusive Education Birth through Age 3
and Field Experience: Birth to Age 3		3.5
TE 336
& 336L		Methods for Preschool Classrooms
and Field Experience: Methods for Preschool Classrooms		3.5
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours16.5
Semester 7
TE 311Math Methods I2
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 Elective4
Total Credit Hours16.5
Semester 8
TE 400Student Teaching12
Total Credit Hours12