Language Arts/English (7-12) Endorsement
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JMC 2100 | MEDIA WRITING | 3 |
| JMC 2150 | NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING | 3 |
| CMST 2010 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| THEA 1010 | THEATRE APPRECIATION | 3 |
| THEA 1300 | ACTING I | 3 |
| TED 3750 | TEACHING GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT | 3 |
| TED 4590 | TEACHING AND LEARNING IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS | 3 |
| TED 4660 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 4860 | THE MODERN FAMILIAR ESSAY | 3 |
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE I | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE II | ||
| SHAKESPEARE | ||
| ENGL 2450 | AMERICAN LITERATURE I | 3 |
| or ENGL 2460 | AMERICAN LITERATURE II | |
| ENGL 2410 | CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE | 3 |
| or ENGL 2420 | CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES | |
| ENGL 4960 | TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Great Works of American Literature) | 3 |
| or ENGL 4490 | GREAT WORKS OF BRITISH LITERATURE | |
| ENGL 4750 | COMPOSITION THEORY & PEDAGOGY | 3 |
| or ENGL 4730 | CONTEMPORARY RHETORIC | |
| Select from ENGL course above or one of the following | 3 | |
| LATINO LITERATURE | ||
| TEACHING LATINO LITERATURE | ||
| WOMEN'S STUDIES IN LITERATURE | ||
| GLOBAL WOMEN WRITERS | ||
| TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Teaching Native American Literature) | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
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.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| THEA 1010 | THEATRE APPRECIATION | 3 |
| CMST 2010 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
MUST establish 2.5+ NU GPA in order to enroll in TED 2200 for spring semester | ||
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| THEA 1300 | ACTING I | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| TED 2200 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| ENGL 2310 | INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE I or INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE II or SHAKESPEARE | 3 |
| CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| Social Science with Global Diversity | 3 | |
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Identify professional organization to get involved with. Begin resume development. | ||
Apply to Educator Preparation Program October 1 deadline | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| JMC 2100 | MEDIA WRITING | 3 |
| ENGL 2410 or ENGL 2420 | CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE or CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE STUDIES | 3 |
| ENGL 2450 or ENGL 2460 | AMERICAN LITERATURE I or AMERICAN LITERATURE II | 3 |
| Elective | 6 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
JMC 2100 & 2104 must be taken together at the same time. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2380 | DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE | 3 |
| TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 6 |
| JMC 2150 | NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING | 3 |
| TED 4590 | TEACHING AND LEARNING IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS | 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. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 3550 | SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| TED 3690 | LITERACY AND LEARNING | 3 |
| TED 3750 | TEACHING GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT | 3 |
| TED 4660 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 4750 or ENGL 4730 | COMPOSITION THEORY & PEDAGOGY or CONTEMPORARY RHETORIC | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 4000 | SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
| SPED 3800 | DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
| ENGL 4960 or ENGL 4490 | TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Great Works of American Literature) or GREAT WORKS OF BRITISH LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL Elective: choose one ENGL from above or ENGL 4230, ENGL 4240, ENGL 4250, ENGL 4260 OR ENGL 4960 Teaching Native American Lit | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Take Praxis II Content Exam- Language Arts # 5039 | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Apply for clinical practice at beginning of fall term. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Apply for graduation | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 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, 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