Education - Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science

Candidates completing the elementary education program are eligible for initial teacher certification and endorsement to teach in K-6 classrooms. The program of study is divided into five areas: General Education, Professional Education Sequence, Related Content Courses, Elementary Professional requirements, and a concentration area. The concentrations enhance the knowledge, skills, and marketability of the prospective teacher.

Contact

212 Roskens Hall
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0163
402.554.3666

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Requirements

Courses Required for Major (Core Curriculum)

Related Content Courses
Candidates must complete coursework in the following related content courses:
MTCH 2000MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I3
MTCH 2010MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II3
Professional Education Sequence
TED 2100EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS3
TED 2200HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS3
TED 2300HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING3
TED 2400PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING6
Elementary Professional Requirements
Candidate for a degree or teaching endorsement must complete the following Elementary Professional requirements:
SPED 3800DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES3
HEKI 2400HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER3
TED 2360CHILDREN'S LITERATURE3
TED 3350TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS6
TED 4310ASSESSMENT AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER3
TED 4320TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES: ELEMENTARY3
TED 4330TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS: ELEMENTARY3
TED 4340TEACHING OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY3
TED 4350TEACHING OF READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS6
TED 4600CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL12
Concentration Area
Select a concentration area12-17

Optional Endorsement

A candidate in elementary education may elect to complete an additional endorsement program, instead of or in addition to a concentration.

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.

English as a Second Language Concentration

TED 2050INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE3
TED 2060EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY3
TED 3050FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)3
TED 4120READING & WRITING IN ELEMENTARY CONTENT AREAS3
Total Credits12

Family and Community (non-certification education option)

Introduction to Professional Education Core (2.5 cumulative GPA required)45
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS
HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FAMILY-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS
PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING THEORY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
EDUCATION CAPSTONE
Family and Community Concentration
Select five from the following:15
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING THEORY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
APPLIED NUTRITION
INJURY PREVENTION IN PUBLIC HEALTH
GLOBAL HEALTH
ACCOUNTING BASICS FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP
CORPORATE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS
SOCIAL WORK AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Total Credits60

Inclusive Practices Concentration

SPED 4010MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS3
SPED 4150READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES3
SPED 4710INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION3
SPED 4810BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS3
Total Credits12

School Librarian Concentration

TED 2060EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY3
TED 2160INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES3
TED 2500DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP3
TED 4660YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE3
Total Credits12

STEM Concentration

BIOL 1020PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY4
Select one of the following sets of lab courses:4-5
FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
and FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
and CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY LABORATORY
Select one of the following sets of lab courses:4
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTATION AND ENGINEERING DESIGN
PHYSICS OF EVERYDAY LIFE
and PHYSICS OF EVERYDAY LIFE LABORATORY
PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY
and INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY LAB
Select one of the following:3
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
Total Credits15-16

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.

Early Childhood

TED 2250INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3
TED 2310FAMILY-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS3
TED 2370THE CREATIVE ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3
TED 4250GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN3
TED 4260LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3
TED 4290INQUIRY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION3
TED 4220FINAL PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION3
Total Credits21

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

SPED 1500INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION3
SPED 1110AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I3
SPED 1114AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I LAB1
SPED 1120AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II3
SPED 1124AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II LAB1
SPED 2110AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III3
SPED 2114AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III LAB1
SPED 2120AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV3
SPED 2124AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV LAB1
SPED 2200DEAF STUDIES3
SPED 3110AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V3
SPED 3114AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V LAB1
SPED 4150READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES3
SPED 4240TEACHING/INTERPRETING LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING5
SPED 4330AURAL REHABILITATION3
SPED 4350TEACHING CONTENT SUBJECTS TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING4
CDIS 4370BASIC AUDIOLOGY3
SPED 4710INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION3
SPED 4720CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION12
SPED 4810BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS3
Total Credits62
1

SPED 4720 Competency in sign language is required for student teaching.

English as a Second Language

TED 2050INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE3
TED 2060EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY3
TED 3050FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)3
TED 4120READING & WRITING IN ELEMENTARY CONTENT AREAS3
TED 4000SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA3
Total Credits15

Special Education

SPED 1500INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION3
SPED 2300SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS3
SPED 3020DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE: ROLE IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS3
SPED 4000PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION3
SPED/COUN 4010MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS3
SPED 4150READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES3
SPED 4230LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS FOR TEACHERS3
SPED 4640METHODS AND MATERIALS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION3
SPED 4700CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION6
SPED 4710INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION3
SPED 4810BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS3
Total Credits36

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.

English as a Second Language

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
MATH 1120
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
Social Science 3
Natural/Physical Science 3
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Note: ENGL 1150, ENGL 1160, CMST 1110 or 2120, and approved math (Quantitative Literacy) course should be taken and passed in the first academic year
 Credits15
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4-5
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
MUST establish 2.5+ NU GPA (by end of summer courses) in order to enroll in TED 2100 & TED 2200 for fall semester
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
Join a student organization
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core
 Credits16-17
Sophomore
Fall
TED 2100 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 3
TED 2200 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS 3
TED 2050 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 3
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts with Global Diversity 3
Elective for Degree 2
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply to Educator Preparation Program October 1 deadline
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development.
 Credits17
Spring
TED 2300 HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING 3
MTCH 2000 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I 3
TED 2360 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 3
TED 2060 EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY 3
TED 3050 FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 3
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
TED 2400 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING 6
MTCH 2010 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II 3
HEKI 2400 HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 3
Elective for Degree 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
MUST attempt PRAXIS Core by January 10th and have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program.
 Credits15
Spring
TED 3350 TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 6
TED 4330 TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS: ELEMENTARY 3
TED 4340 TEACHING OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY 3
TED 4120 READING & WRITING IN ELEMENTARY CONTENT AREAS 3
Summer optional- TED 4120 Reading & Writing in Elementary Content Area
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits15
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
SPED 3800 DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
Take Praxis II- EECIA #5017
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of fall term.
 Credits15
Spring
TED 4600 CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL 12
Apply for graduation
 Credits12
 Total Credits120-121

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, Health, and Human Sciences, 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

Family and Community (non-certification education option)

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3
MATH 1300
COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
or INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
or INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
3-4
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Attend welcome events; other campus events
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
 Credits15-16
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
TED 2250 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
Social Science 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4
Global Diversity 3
Advising appointment for fall: February – March
Join student group
Given number of elective hours needed, explore adding minor to degree; this is a chance for a student to customize their program of study to their career goals.
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
SPED 1500 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
TED 2100 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 3
TED 2200 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS 3
Natural/Physical Science without Lab 4
Social Science 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Gain employment or volunteer work with populations that serve children, families, youth, individuals with disabilities, etc. in the community/nonprofit sector.
Apply to Family & Community, non-teacher certification program by fall deadline; Oct. 1.
 Credits16
Spring
TED 2300 HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING 3
TED 2310 FAMILY-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS 3
TED 2050 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 3
TED 2360 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
 Credits15
Summer
Humanites and Fine Arts 3
Elective #1 to reach 120 credit hours 3
Advising appointment for fall: February – March.
 Credits6
Junior
Fall
SPED 4010 MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS 3
TED 2060 EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY 3
TED 2350 PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION 3
Family & Community Core course. Pick from approved list. #1 of 5 1 3
Elective #2 to reach 120 credit hours 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Visit Academic & Career Development Center for resume/cover letter building and editing
Begin to identify where you would like your community internship to be.
 Credits15
Spring
TED 2500 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP 3
Family & Community Core course. Pick from approved list. #2 of 5 1 3
Family & Community Core course. Pick from approved list. #3 of 5 1 3
Elective #3 to reach 120 credit hours 3
Elective #4 to reach 120 credit hours 2
Advising appointment for fall: February – March
IF applying to graduate school, prepare to apply to graduate schools in summer prior to senior year: Take GRE exam junior summer, write personal statement, update resume, get application process organized, and think about who would write letters of recommendation.
 Credits14
Senior
Fall
SPED 4800
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
or INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING THEORY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
3
Family & Community Core course. Pick from approved list. #4 of 5 1 3
Elective #5 to reach 120 credit hours 3
Elective #6 to reach 120 credit hours 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Submit internship application by September 15. Must have internship finalized and internship forms signed and submitted to advising office (Roskens Hall 204) by November 1st.
Attend internship orientation in late November/early December.
IF applying to a graduate program, prepare to submit graduate school applications by December or prior to university deadline. Ask for letters of recommendation in October.
 Credits12
Spring
TED 4700 EDUCATION CAPSTONE 6
Family & Community Core course. Pick from approved list. #5 of 5 3 1 3
Elective #7 reach 120 credit hours 3
Apply for graduation by deadline.
 Credits12
 Total Credits121-122
1

Family & Community Core Classes (pick 5 from list) : HEKI 2400, HEKI 3090, PHHB 4650, PHHB 3310, ACCT 2000, CMST 2010 or CMST 2410, CMST 4150, CMST 4160, SOWK 1500, PA 3500, COUN 202O


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:
The BS in Elementary Education – Family & Community Concentration does not lead to teacher certification. Students in the Teacher Education Department have the flexibility to earn an education degree without pursuing teacher certification. Students will complete 120 credit hours of coursework including a capstone course with 270-hour internship (TED 4700 Education Capstone). Flexibility exists for minor programs and elective credits. For list of approved Family & Community concentration courses, view the current degree worksheet and program website here:
https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-education/student-services/certification/non-cert-education.php


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 cumulative and major GPA


Graduation Requirements: Students must have a cumulative and major GPA of at least 2.5, no grade lower than "C" in required courses, and no incomplete in required courses to be recommended for graduation.

Inclusive Practices

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
MATH 1120
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3-4
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
Social Science 3
Natural/Physical Science 3
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Note: ENGL 1150, ENGL 1160, CMST 1110 or 2120, and approved math (Quantitative Literacy) course should be taken and passed in the first academic year
 Credits15-16
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
MUST establish 2.5+ NU GPA (by end of summer courses) in order to enroll in TED 2100 & TED 2200 for fall semester
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
Join a student organization. Consider joining Student Council for Exceptional Children.
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
TED 2100 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 3
TED 2200 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS 3
SPED 1500 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts with Global Diversity 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply to Educator Preparation Program October 1 deadline
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development
 Credits15
Spring
TED 2300 HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING 3
MTCH 2000 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I 3
TED 2360 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 3
Elective for Degree 2
May take elective over summer
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits11
Junior
Fall
TED 2400 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING 6
MTCH 2010 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II 3
HEKI 2400 HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 3
SPED 4010 MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
MUST attempt PRAXIS Core by January 10th and have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program
 Credits15
Spring
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 4810 BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS 3
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits15
Summer
SPED 4710 INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION 3
Elective required for degree 2
 Credits5
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
SPED 4150 READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 3
Take Praxis II- EECIA #5017
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of fall term.
 Credits15
Spring
TED 4600 CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL 12
Apply for graduation
 Credits12
 Total Credits119-120

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, Health, and Human Sciences, 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

School Librarian

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
MATH 1120
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
3-4
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
Social Science 3
Natural/Physical Science 3
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Note: ENGL 1150, ENGL 1160, CMST 1110 or 2120, and approved math (Quantitative Literacy) course should be taken and passed in the first academic year
 Credits15-16
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4-5
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
MUST establish 2.5+ NU GPA (by the end of summer courses) in order to enroll in TED 2100 & TED 2200 for fall semester
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
Join a student organization
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core
 Credits16-17
Sophomore
Fall
TED 2100 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 3
TED 2200 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS 3
TED 2160 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES 3
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts with Global Diversity 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply to Educator Preparation Program October 1 deadline
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development.
 Credits15
Spring
TED 2300 HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING 3
MTCH 2000 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I 3
TED 2360 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 3
TED 2060 EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY 3
TED 4660 YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 3
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
TED 2400 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING 6
MTCH 2010 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II 3
HEKI 2400 HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 3
Elective for Degree 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
MUST attempt PRAXIS Core by January 10 (during following spring term) and have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program.
 Credits15
Spring
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 3800 DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
TED 2500 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP 3
Summer optional- TED 2500 Digital Citizenship to lighten course load
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits18
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
Elective for Degree 2
Take Praxis II- EECIA #5017
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of fall term.
 Credits14
Spring
TED 4600 CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL 12
Apply for graduation
 Credits12
 Total Credits120-122

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, Health, and Human Sciences, 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

STEM

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
MATH 1300 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT 4
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
Social Science 3
Natural/Physical Science 3
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Note: ENGL 1150, ENGL 1160, CMST 1110 or 2120, and approved math (Quantitative Literacy) course should be taken and passed in the first academic year
 Credits16
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
MUST establish 2.5+ NU GPA (by the end of summer courses) in order to enroll in TED 2100 & TED 2200 for fall semester
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
Join a student organization
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
TED 2100 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 3
TED 2200 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS 3
CHEM Concentration Course 4-5
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts with Global Diversity 3
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply to Educator Preparation Program October 1 deadline
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development.
 Credits16-17
Spring
TED 2300 HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING 3
MTCH 2000 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I 3
TED 2360 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 3
STEM Concentration Course 1 4
Elective for Degree 2
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
TED 2400 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING 6
MTCH 2010 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II 3
HEKI 2400 HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 3
STEM Concentraion Course 1 4
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
MUST attempt PRAXIS Core by January 10th and have 2.75 minimum NU GPA to progress in Educator Preparation Program.
 Credits16
Spring
TED 3350 TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 6
TED 4330 TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS: ELEMENTARY 3
TED 4340 TEACHING OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY 3
STEM Concentration Course 1 3
Summer optional- STEM Concentration Course and elective can be taken in Summer.
 Credits15
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
SPED 3800 DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
Take Praxis II- EECIA #5017
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of fall term.
 Credits15
Spring
TED 4600 CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL 12
Apply for graduation
 Credits12
 Total Credits121-122
1

STEM Selection Area:

Biology Selection - BIOL 1020 - ENGL1150 placement by the English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE), grade of C- or better in English 1050 or 1100, ACT English subscore of 20 or higher, or permission of the department

Chemistry Selection - CHEM 1140 & CHEM 1144 - MATH 1220 or equivalent within last two years (C- or better); or ACT Math subscore of at least 23 within last two years; or Accuplacer score of at least 4 within last two years. CHEM 1144 concurrent or prior with C- or better

Physics Selection - TED 2800 or PHYS 1030 & PHYS 1034 (High School algebra or equivalent) or PHYS 1350 & PHYS 1354 (High School algebra or equivalent)

Geology Selection - GEOL 1010 or GEOL 1100 or TED 1110


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, Health, and Human Sciences, 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