Elementary Education

The elementary education program consists of two years of classes through Northeast Community College and two years of classes through Wayne State College. The following is a sample program of study for the total four years.

Northeast Community College Courses

CLASS	CREDIT HOURS
FRESHMAN - 1st semester
BIOS 1010 General Biology	4
EDUC 1110 Introduction to Professional Education (EDU 150)	3
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (ENG 102)	3
FINE ARTS 1050 (ART 244), ARTS 1060 (ART 245), MUSIC 1010 (MUS 110), or SPAN 1200 (SPA 110)	3-4
PSYC 1810 Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101)	3

FRESHMAN - 2nd semester
ARTS 2250 Elementary School Art (ART 315)	3
HIST 1050 World History I, HIST 1060 World History II (HIS 120) HIST 2010 American History I, HIST 2020 American History II (HIS 150)	3
HPER 2510 Physical Education in Elementary School (EDU 331)	3
PHYS 1100 Physical Science (PHS 102)	4
SPCH 1010 Fundamentals of Communication OR SPCH 1110 Public Speaking (CNA 100)	3
Note: It is recommended that you satisfactorily complete the CORE exam before completion of the freshman year.

SOPHOMORE - 1st semester
EDUC 2070 Family and Community Relationships (EDU 217)	3
GEOG 1020 World Regional Geography (GEO 120)	3
HPER 1550 Lifetime Wellness (PED 103)	3
MATH 1010 Math for Elementary Teachers (MAT 210, prereq for MAT 215)	3
MUSC 2350 Elementary School Music (MUS 214)	3

SOPHOMORE - 2nd semester
EDUC 1700 Professional Practicum Elementary School	1
*EDUC 2250 Children’s Literature	3
ENGL 1020 English Composition II	3
MATH 1015 Geometry for Elementary Teachers (recommended to meet Nebraska teacher certification requirements) (MAT 215)	3
PSYC 2300 Psychology of Learning (EDU 250)	3
EDU 275 Introduction to PK-12 Instruction (WSC)	3
Advancement to Level 2: Acceptance to Teacher Education required before taking any 300 or 400 EDU/SPD level courses.

You will start a Bachelor of Science degree at Wayne State College prior to completion of the Associate of Arts degree from Northeast Community College. Complete the WSC application for admission during the fall semester of sophomore year. Official transcripts from Northeast (as well as transcripts from any other educational institution attended) should be sent to the WSC Admissions Office upon initial application as well as upon graduation from Northeast Community College.

Wayne State College Courses

CLASS	CREDIT HOURS
SUMMER
#EDU 415/515 ESL Programs, Curriculum, and Assessment (hybrid at College Center in June)	3
#EDU 416/516 ESL Methods and Assessment (hybrid at College Center in June)	3

JUNIOR - 1st semester
EDU 302 Curriculum/Standards and Assessment in Elementary Schools	3
*EDU 332 Development of Language Arts in Elementary/Middle Schools	3
*EDU 340 Early Reading	3
**EDU 417/517 ESL Practicum PK-12 (prereq: EDU 415/515 and EDU 416/516)	3
SPD 302 Inclusive Practices	3

JUNIOR - 2nd semester
EDU 318 Professional Communications	3
EDU 320 Instructional Media and Technology	2
EDU 335 Practicum Experience I	1
*EDU 341 Intermediate Reading	3
EDU 423 Edvelopment of Social Studies in Elementary/Middle Schools	3

SUMMER
**CNA 467/567 Intercultural Communication (online in July)	3
**ENG 426/526 Linguistic Tehory and Application (online in July)	3

SENIOR - 1st semester
*EDU 430 Literacy Assessment	3
EDU 431 Development of Science in Elementary/Middle Schools	3
EDU 432 Development of Mathematics in Elementary/Middle Schools	3
EDU 435 Praticum Experience II	1
*EDU 440 Reading and Writing Practicum	1
SPD 435 Social, Emotional Development and Behavior Interventions (K-6)	3
Advancement to Level 3: Clinical Practice

SENIOR - 2nd semester
EDU 452 Clinical Practice and Seminar Elementary School	12

*For reading and writing endorsement

**For ESL endorsement

#For reading and writing and ESL endorsements

Passing score on appropriate Praxis II content test is required by the State of Nebraska for certification.

Programs at South Sioux City