Social Science (7-12) Endorsement

HIST 1000WORLD HISTORY TO 15003
HIST 1010WORLD HISTORY SINCE 15003
HIST 1110AMERICAN HISTORY TO 18653
HIST 1120AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 18653
Select 9 hours: HIST 3000/4000-level (3-hours must be in American History)9
Anthropology3
INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
Select one of the following:3
WORLD CULTURES AND PEOPLES
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Economics
ECON 2200PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)3
or ECON 2220 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)
ECON 2400PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS FOR EDUCATORS3
Geography (Select a minimum of 6 credits) 6
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (Required )
Select one of the following:
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Political Science (Select a minimum of 6 credits) 6
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (Required)
Select one of the following:
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT
INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Psychology (Select a minimum of 6 credits)6
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I (Required )
Select one of the following:
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
Sociology (Select a minimum of 6 credits) 6
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (Required )
Select one of the following:
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
WORLD POPULATION AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Select oneSocial Science Elective in ECON, GEOG, PSCI3
Total Credits60

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
MATH 1300 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT 4
HIST 1000 WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 3
ANTH 1050 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY 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.
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
CMST 1110 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS 3
PSYC 1010 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Natural/Physical Science with Lab 4
HIST 1010 WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 3
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
Join a student organization
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core
4
 Credits20
Sophomore
Fall
TED 2100 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS 3
TED 2200 HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS 3
PSCI 1100 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 3
GEOG 1000 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3
Humanites and Fine Arts (not HIST) 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
 Credits15
Spring
SOC 1010 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY 3
ECON 2400 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS FOR EDUCATORS 3
ANTH 3260
WORLD CULTURES AND PEOPLES
or INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
or CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3
HIST 1120 AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1865 3
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
HIST 1110 AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865 3
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
TED 2380 DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE 3
TED 2400 PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING 6
PSCI 2310
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT
or INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS
3
HIST 3000-4000 level 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 3550 SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 3
TED 3690 LITERACY AND LEARNING 3
PSYC 3510
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
or ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
3
HIST 3000-4000 level 3
Choose one course (3 credits) from ECON, GEOG, OR PSCI 3
Advising appointment for fall: February - March
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
TED 4000 SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA (SOCIAL STUDIES) 3
SPED 3800 DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES 3
ECON 2200
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
or PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)
3
SOC 2100
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
or WORLD POPULATION AND SOCIAL ISSUES
3
GEOG 1020
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
or HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY
or ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
3
HIST 3000-4000 level (must be American History)
Take Praxis II- Social Science # 5081
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 Credits123

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