Special Education 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, Bachelor of Arts in Education
Offered by Department of Teacher Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 12 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 2: Writing Skills | ||
| Introduction to Academic Writing | ||
| LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers I 1 | ||
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 13 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 6: Humanities | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Non-Western World History | ||
| Introduction to Latin America | ||
| World History to 1600 | ||
| World History since 1600 | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| LOPER 7: Social Science | ||
| General Psychology | ||
or PSY 230 | Human Development | |
| LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory | ||
| Earth Science | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
| LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
| LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity | ||
| Teaching in a Democratic Society | ||
| Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional | 0 | |
| Healthy Wealthy and Wise | ||
| Program Specified Requirements | 6 | |
| Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research | ||
| Professional Sequence 3 | ||
| TE 204 | Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities | 4 |
| TE 206 | Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher | 3 |
| TE 306 | Inclusive Literacy | 3 |
| TE 218 | Teaching in a Preschool/Elementary School Classroom | 2-3 |
| or TE 319 | Management and Assessment in K-12/Secondary Classrooms | |
| TE 400 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| Endorsement | ||
| Complete all required courses | 46 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hours minimum | 12-13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Endorsement
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Requirements | ||
| TESE 330 | Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching | 3 |
| TESE 371 | Practicum with Students with Intellectual/Multiple Disabilities | 0.5 |
| TESE 372 | Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 437 | Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 461 | Legal Issues in Special Education and IEP Development | 3 |
| TESE 462 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| TESE 463 | Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 464 | Field Experience with K-8 Students | 1 |
| TESE 467 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| TESE 468 | Assistive Technology | 2 |
| TESE 474 | Field Experience | 0.5 |
| TESE 475 | Secondary Special Education Strategies and Transition | 3 |
| TESE 479 | Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Classroom | 3 |
| Academic Concentration | ||
| A course may possibly fulfill a General Education requirement as well as an Academic Concentration requirement. Consult advisor. | ||
| Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in one of the following Academic Concentrations: | 15 | |
| Business Education | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Career Education Multimedia Applications | ||
| Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics | ||
| Financial Wealth Strategies | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Foreign Languages: French | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Culture, Conversation, and Composition | ||
| French Phonetics | ||
| Advanced French Grammar | ||
| Advanced French Conversation | ||
| Foreign Languages: Spanish | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Culture, Conversation and Composition | ||
| Spanish Phonetics/Phonology | ||
| Advanced Conversation and Composition | ||
| Advanced Spanish Grammar | ||
| Health and Physical Education | ||
| Principles of Physical Education and Health | ||
| Foundations of Instructing Sport and Recreation Concepts | ||
| Physical Education and Health Methods I | ||
| Foundations of Fitness and Rhythm in Physical Education | ||
| Remedial and Adaptive Physical Education | ||
| Assessment and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education | ||
| School Health Methods | ||
| Language Arts | ||
| Reading and Writing about Literature | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Literature for Adolescents | ||
Select one of the following American Literature couses: | ||
| Survey of US Literature I | ||
| Survey of US Literature II | ||
| Literature of the American West | ||
Select one of the following British Literature courses: | ||
| Heroes, Monsters, and Lovers in Early British Literature | ||
| Paradises Lost and Found: British Literature Milton to Romantics | ||
| Seminar in Shakespeare | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers II | ||
| Middle School Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
Select 6 credit hours of the following: | ||
| Plane Trigonometry | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Applied Calculus I | ||
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Advanced Physical Science | ||
Select one of the following options: | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Select 2 of the following: | ||
| The Dynamic Planet: Hazards in the Environment | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Earth Science | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Contemporary Economic Issues | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| American History II | ||
| Nebraska and the Great Plains History | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
or GEOG 106 | Human Geography | |
Select 1 of the following: | ||
| Physical Geography I: The Atmosphere (with lab) | ||
| Physical Geography II: The Lithosphere (with lab) | ||
| The Dynamic Planet: Hazards in the Environment (without lab) | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Behavioral Statistics | ||
| Research Methods I | ||
| Memory and Cognition | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Special Education | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers II | ||
| Math Methods I | ||
| Math Methods II | ||
| Phonics and Word Study | ||
| Literacy Assessment | ||
| Primary Grades Literacy | ||
| Field Experience: Literacy | ||
Select 1 credit hour of the following: | ||
| Practicum: Math (Take .5 credit hour course twice) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 46 | |
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Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher level. Students are required to take a LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistical, and Quantitative Reasoning course regardless of entry level.
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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.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| LOPER 1: First-year Seminar | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| TE 100 | Teaching in a Democratic Society | 3 |
| PSCI 110 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| SPCH 100 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| or PHYS 100 & 100L | Physical Science and Physical Science Laboratory | |
| or PHYS 201 | Earth Science | |
| ENG 102 | Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| HIST 212 | Non-Western World History | 3 |
| 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 150 | Healthy Wealthy and Wise | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts | 3 | |
| TE 204 | Growth & Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities | 4 |
| MATH 230 | Math for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| PSY 203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 230 | Human Development | |
| Academic Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| TE 206 | Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher | 3 |
| TESE 330 | Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching | 3 |
| TESE 461 | Legal Issues in Special Education and IEP Development | 3 |
| Academic Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Academic Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 5 | ||
| TESE 462 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| TE 218 | Teaching in a Preschool/Elementary School Classroom 2 | 2-3 |
| or TE 319 | Management and Assessment in K-12/Secondary Classrooms | |
| Academic Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Academic Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 6 | ||
| TESE 437 | Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 371 | Practicum with Students with Intellectual/Multiple Disabilities | 0.5 |
| TESE 372 | Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 474 | Field Experience | 0.5 |
| TESE 475 | Secondary Special Education Strategies and Transition | 3 |
| TESE 479 | Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 7 | ||
| TESE 463 | Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 464 | Field Experience with K-8 Students | 1 |
| TESE 467 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| TESE 468 | Assistive Technology | 2 |
| TE 306 | Inclusive Literacy | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 1-2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 8 | ||
| TE 400 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Depending on placement, students may need to take MATH 106 in place of this unrestricted elective.
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Depending on which course is taken, students may need to take additional elective credits to reach 120 credits overall.