Child, Youth, and Community Science (non-certification education option)
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Education - Child, Youth, and Community Science Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 45 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following: | 45 | |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (** ^ Grade of C or higher required) | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS (** ^) | ||
| HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (^) | ||
| EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY (^) | ||
| CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (^) | ||
or TED 4660 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | ||
| FAMILY-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS (^) | ||
| PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (^) | ||
| COMMUNITY EDUCATION: TEACHING & PRACTICE IN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENTS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION (** ^) | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING THEORY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (^) | ||
or SPED 4650 | TRANSITION PLANNING | |
| EDUCATION CAPSTONE (^) | ||
| Select 4 of the Following | 12 | |
| HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (^ Grade of C or higher required) | ||
| APPLIED NUTRITION (**) | ||
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MISUSE: PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| GLOBAL HEALTH (**) | ||
| ACCOUNTING BASICS FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS (** ^) | ||
| INTERGROUP DIALOGUE | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS (^) | ||
| JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE | ||
| HUMAN SEXUALITY | ||
| LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 4640 | PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF FAMILIES | ||
| DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | ||
| Required courses: SOWK 1000 or SOWK 1500, PA 3500, CMST 2010 or 2410, DEAI course: see list | 12 | |
| Grade of C or higher required | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Education - Child, Youth, and Community Science Concentration Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT or ELEMENTARY 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. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
| TED 2200 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| SPED 1500 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| Natural/Physical Science with Lab | 4 | |
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. | ||
| Science, non-teacher certification program by summer deadline June 1. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 2300 | HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING | 3 |
| TED 2250 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
| SOWK 1000 | SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE | 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. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 2310 | FAMILY-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS | 3 |
| TED 2050 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE FOR DEGREE | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| Humanites and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective #1 to reach 120 credit hours | 3 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TED 3100 | COMMUNITY EDUCATION: TEACHING & PRACTICE IN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENTS | 3 |
| TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
| TED 2350 | PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION | 3 |
| Child, Youth, and Community Science Core course. Pick from approved list. #1 of 4 1 | 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. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 2360 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 3 |
| CMST 2010 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| PA 3500 | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| DEAI COURSE | 3 | |
| Child, Youth, and Community Science Core course. Pick from approved list. #2 of 4 1 | 3 | |
| Elective #4 to reach 120 credit hours | 1 | |
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. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPED 4650 | TRANSITION PLANNING | 3 |
| SPED 4010 | MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS | 3 |
| Child, Youth, and Community Science Core course. Pick from approved list. #4 of 4 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 December 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. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TED 4700 | EDUCATION CAPSTONE | 6 |
| Child, Youth, and Community Science Core course. Pick from approved list. #4 of 4 1 | 3 | |
Apply for graduation by deadline. | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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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 2024-2025 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.