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
Website
Requirements
Courses Required for Major (Core Curriculum)
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Related Content Courses | ||
Candidates must complete coursework in the following related content courses: | ||
MTCH 2000 | MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I | 3 |
MTCH 2010 | MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II | 3 |
Professional Education Sequence | ||
TED 2100 | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | 3 |
TED 2200 | HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS | 3 |
TED 2300 | HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING | 3 |
TED 2400 | PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING | 6 |
Elementary Professional Requirements | ||
Candidate for a degree or teaching endorsement must complete the following Elementary Professional requirements: | ||
SPED 3800 | DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES | 3 |
HEKI 2400 | HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | 3 |
TED 2360 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | 3 |
TED 3350 | TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | 6 |
TED 4310 | ASSESSMENT AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER | 3 |
TED 4320 | TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES: ELEMENTARY | 3 |
TED 4330 | TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS: ELEMENTARY | 3 |
TED 4340 | TEACHING OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY | 3 |
TED 4350 | TEACHING OF READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS | 6 |
TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Concentration Area | ||
Select a concentration area | 12-17 |
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
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
TED 2050 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
TED 3050 | FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) | 3 |
TED 4120 | READING & WRITING IN ELEMENTARY CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Family and Community (non-certification education option)
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Professional Education Core (2.5 cumulative GPA required) | 45 | |
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS | ||
HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS | ||
HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING | ||
or PSYC 3520 | 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 | ||
or COUN 2020 | 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 | ||
or CMST 2410 | SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP | |
CORPORATE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
COMMUNICATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS | ||
SOCIAL WORK AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | ||
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT | ||
Total Credits | 60 |
Inclusive Practices Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPED 4010 | MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS | 3 |
SPED 4150 | READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
SPED 4710 | INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
SPED 4810 | BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
School Librarian Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
TED 2160 | INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES | 3 |
TED 2500 | DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | 3 |
TED 4660 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
STEM Concentration
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 1020 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 4 |
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 Credits | 15-16 |
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
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
TED 2250 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
TED 2310 | FAMILY-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS | 3 |
TED 2370 | THE CREATIVE ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
TED 4250 | GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
TED 4260 | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
TED 4290 | INQUIRY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 |
TED 4220 | FINAL PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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 2200 | DEAF STUDIES | 3 |
SPED 3110 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V | 3 |
SPED 3114 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V LAB | 1 |
SPED 4150 | READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
SPED 4240 | TEACHING/INTERPRETING LANGUAGE TO DEAF/HARD OF HEARING | 5 |
SPED 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 4720 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 12 |
SPED 4810 | BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS | 3 |
Total Credits | 62 |
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SPED 4720 Competency in sign language is required for student teaching.
English as a Second Language
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
TED 2050 | INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | 3 |
TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | 3 |
TED 3050 | FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) | 3 |
TED 4120 | READING & WRITING IN ELEMENTARY CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
TED 4000 | SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
Total Credits | 15 |
Special Education
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPED 1500 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 2300 | SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 3 |
SPED 3020 | DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE: ROLE IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS | 3 |
SPED 4000 | PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED/COUN 4010 | MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS | 3 |
SPED 4150 | READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
SPED 4230 | LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS FOR TEACHERS | 3 |
SPED 4640 | METHODS AND MATERIALS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 4700 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 6 |
SPED 4710 | INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
SPED 4810 | BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
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
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 |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core | ||
Credits | 16-17 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 17 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Apply for graduation | ||
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 120-121 |
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)
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 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. | ||
Credits | 15-16 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 16 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 16 | |
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 | |
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 | ||
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 14 | |
Senior | ||
Fall | ||
SPED 4800 or COUN 2020 | 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. | ||
Credits | 12 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 121-122 |
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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 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
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 |
Social Science | 3 | |
Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Credits | 15-16 | |
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 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 16 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 11 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
Summer | ||
SPED 4710 | INTERACTIONS AND COLLABORATION | 3 |
Elective required for degree | 2 | |
Credits | 5 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Apply for graduation | ||
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 119-120 |
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
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 |
Social Science | 3 | |
Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
Attend Welcome Week events; other campus events | ||
Advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
Credits | 15-16 | |
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 | |
Advising appointment for fall: February - March | ||
Join a student organization | ||
Make a plan to take the Praxis Core | ||
Credits | 16-17 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 18 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Apply for graduation | ||
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 120-122 |
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
Freshman | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
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. | ||
Credits | 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 | |
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 |
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. | ||
Credits | 16-17 | |
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 | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 16 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
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. | ||
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
TED 4600 | CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL | 12 |
Apply for graduation | ||
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 121-122 |
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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