Deaf/Hard of Hearing (7-12) Endorsement
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 1500 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 1110 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 3 |
| SPED 1114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I LAB | 1 |
| SPED 1120 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | 3 |
| SPED 1124 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II LAB | 1 |
| SPED 2110 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III | 3 |
| SPED 2114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III LAB | 1 |
| SPED 2120 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV | 3 |
| SPED 2124 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV LAB | 1 |
| SPED 3110 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V | 3 |
| SPED 3114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V LAB | 1 |
| SPED 2200 | DEAF STUDIES | 3 |
| SPED 4150 | READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 4240 | TEACHING/INTERPRETING LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING | 5 |
| CDIS 4330 | AURAL REHABILITATION | 3 |
| SPED 4350 | TEACHING CONTENT SUBJECTS TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING | 4 |
| CDIS 4370 | BASIC AUDIOLOGY | 3 |
| SPED 4710 | INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
| SPED 4700 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 6 |
| SPED 4810 | BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS | 3 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
Candidates must have satisfactorily completed all required coursework prior to clinical practice.
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all certification requirements, endorsements, and concentrations. All grades of incomplete and any grades below "C" in these specific requirements must be removed prior to clinical practice. Candidates are responsible for contacting their advisor regarding said grades.
For courses in this major/ endorsement that require a grade of C or higher, CR/ NC is not permissible.
Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in order to be eligible for clinical practice.
Elementary Education with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Dual Endorsement
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1120 or MATH 1300 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 3-4 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| SPED 1110 & SPED 1114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I LAB | 4 |
| SPED 1500 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| SPED 1120 & SPED 1124 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II LAB | 4 |
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| TED 2200 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| Social Science- CDIS 1400 Communication Disorders recommended | 3 | |
Apply to Educator Preparation Program for June 1 deadline | ||
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization. Consider Student Council for Exceptional Children or Allies for Sign Language. | ||
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2300 | HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING | 3 |
| SPED 2110 & SPED 2114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III LAB | 4 |
| SPED 2200 | DEAF STUDIES | 3 |
| MTCH 2000 | MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 6 |
| SPED 2120 & SPED 2124 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV LAB | 4 |
| TED 2360 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 3 |
| MTCH 2010 | MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II | 3 |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
MUST pass PRAXIS Core by August 1st and have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator | ||
Preparation Program | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| SPED 3110 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V | 3 |
| SPED 3114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V LAB | 1 |
| HEKI 2400 | HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 3350 | TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | 6 |
| TED 4330 | TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS: ELEMENTARY | 3 |
| TED 4340 | TEACHING OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY | 3 |
| SPED 4710 | INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPED 4350 or SPED 4240 | TEACHING CONTENT SUBJECTS TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING or TEACHING/INTERPRETING LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING | 4-5 |
| SPED 4370 | BASIC AUDIOLOGY | 3 |
| SPED 4810 | BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4310 | ASSESSMENT AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER | 3 |
| TED 4320 | TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES: ELEMENTARY | 3 |
| TED 4350 | TEACHING OF READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS | 6 |
| CDIS 4330 | AURAL REHABILITATION | 3 |
| SPED 4150 | READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPED 4350 or SPED 4240 | TEACHING CONTENT SUBJECTS TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING or TEACHING/INTERPRETING LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING | 4-5 |
| Natural/Physical Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts with Global Diversity | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Take Praxis II- EECIA #5017 | ||
Take Praxis II- SPED DHH #5272 | ||
Advising appointment for fall: February – March | ||
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of spring term. | ||
| 5th Year Senior | ||
| SPED 4700 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 6 |
| TED 4650 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 6 |
Apply for graduation | ||
| Credits | 26-27 | |
| Total Credits | 146-149 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year. Information based on 2023-2024 University of Nebraska at Omaha undergraduate catalog.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPA to remain in College of Education, 2.5 minimum GPA to apply to Educator Preparation Program, 2.75 minimum GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program
# Professional education course: a grade of C or higher is required to pass the class
Graduation Requirements: 2.75 MINIMUM NU GPA