Early Childhood with Special Education Generalist (K-6)

This is a sample program for an early childhood inclusive (birth to grade 3) field endorsement paired with a special education generalist (K-6) subject endorsement. These endorsements are commonly paired together. Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. For questions about this content, please see your advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman
CNA 100 Principles of Communications (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
EDU 150 Introduction to Professional Education (3)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
FCS 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2)
FCS 220 Infants and Toddlers (prereq: FCS 120) (3)
*MAT 210 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers or as advised (General Studies CAT 3) (3)
SPD 160 Introduction to Special Education (3)
SPD 252 Instructional Methods for Special Education K-6 (prereq: SPD 160) (3)
General Studies CAT 4 (3)
General Studies CAT 7 (3)
General Studies CAT 9 (3)

*Additional math required if Math ACT is less than 19.

Start completing initial benchmarks during EDU 245.

Sophomore
EDU 216 Children’s Literature (3)
EDU 217 Diverse Family Systems (2)
EDU 230 Integrating Creative Arts for Children (fall only) (3)
EDU 245 Preparing for Level 2: Teacher Candidacy (take with EDU 250 or first semester at WSC) (0)
EDU 250 Human Development and Cognition (prereq: EDU 150; coreq: EDU 245) (3)
EDU 275 PK-12 Instructional Design (prereq: EDU 150; EDU 250 must be taken prior or concurrently) (3)
FCS 335 The Pre-School Age Child (prereq: FCS 120) (3)
MAT 215 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3)
SPD 255 Functional Curriculum and Instructional Strategies (prereqs: SPD 160 and SPD 252 or SPD 254) (3)
SPD 260 Characteristics: Birth to Age 8 (spring only) (1)
General Studies CAT 5 (3)
General Studies CAT 6 (ENG 150 or 280) (3)

Advancement to Level 2: Acceptance to Educator Preparation Candidacy required for enrollment in EDU/SPD 300-400 level classes.

Junior
EDU 303 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for the Young Child (spring only) (3)
EDU 332 Developing Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School (prereq: EDU 340 or EDU 341 or concurrent enrollment) (3)
EDU 340 Early Reading (prereq: EDU 216) (3)
FCS 325 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (fall) (3)
FCS 412 Guiding the Young Child (prereqs: FCS 335, junior standing) (3)
FCS 430 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (spring) (prereq: FCS 120, 220, 335) (3)
SPD 302 Inclusion and Co-teaching in General Education (3)
SPD 332 Special Education Law (3)
SPD 352 Assessment, Evaluation, and IEP K-12 (prereqs: SPD 160, SPD 252 or SPD 254, and SPD 255) (3)
General Studies CAT 10 (3)

Senior
EDU 320 Instructional Media and Technology (2)
EDU 423 Development of Social Studies in Elementary and Middle School (3)
EDU 430 Literacy Assessment (prereq: EDU 340 or EDU 341) (3)
EDU 431 Development of Science in the Elementary and Middle School (3)
EDU 432 Development of Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School (3)
EDU 435 Practicum Experience II (prereq: EDU 335 or EDU 414 or FCS 412) (1)
EDU 445 Preparing for Level 3: Clinical Practice (take semester before clinical practice) (0)
SPD 435 Classroom Management through Social-Emotional Learning K-6 (3)
SPD 452 Consultation and Collaboration (3)
SPD 461 Practicum in Special Education (prereqs: SPD 160, SPD 252 or SPD 254, and SPD 255) (3)
General Studies CAT 8 (3)
Approved elective in Professional Education core (choose one: EDU 318, EDU 350, CNA 451, HUS 202, HUS 218, SOC 245 (3)

Advancement to Level 3: Clinical Practice

EDU 450 Clinical Practice and Seminar in Early Childhood (12)
SPD 458 Clinical Practice and Seminar for Special Ed K-6 (6)

All persons seeking Nebraska certification are required to provide proof of a passing score on the Praxis II content test designated for the area(s) of endorsement. For information about the test requirements, please visit the Nebraska Department of Education.