Elementary Education with Reading and Writing (PK-6) and ESL
The following is a sample program of study for the elementary education (K-8) field endorsement paired with the supplemental endorsements in reading and writing (PK-6) and English as a second language (ESL) (PK-12).
Total hours for pairings: 123
2021-22 Academic Year
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CLASS |
CREDIT HOURS |
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FRESHMAN |
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EDU 150 Intro to Professional Education |
3 |
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ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) |
3 |
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CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) |
3 |
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*MAT 210 Math for Elementary Teachers I (General Studies CAT 3) |
3 |
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NAT 280 Life Sciences for Elementary Education (General Studies CAT 7) |
3 |
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NAT 281 Physical Sciences for Elementary Education or second science course |
3 |
|
PED 103 Physical Health and Well-Being or FCS 207 Nutrition (General Studies CAT 9) |
3 |
|
General Studies CAT 4 |
3 |
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General Studies CAT 5 |
3 |
|
General Studies CAT 8 |
3 |
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It is recommended students satisfactorily complete the Core exam by the conclusion of the freshman year. |
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*Additional math required if Math ACT is less than 19. |
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SOPHOMORE |
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ART 315 Art and the Creative Processes in Education |
2 |
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CNA 302 Language and Human Behavior or CNA 467 Intercultural Communcation (summer) |
3 |
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EDU 216 Children’s Literature |
2 |
|
EDU 217 Diverse Family Systems |
2 |
|
EDU 250 Human Development and Cognition (prereq: EDU 150) |
3 |
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EDU 275 PK-12 Instructional Design (prereq: EDU 150) |
3 |
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EDU 331 Development of Physical Education and Health in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
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ENG 426 Linguistic Theory and Application (summer) |
3 |
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ENG 150 Topics in Literature OR ENG 280 Themes and Movements in Literature (General Studies CAT 6) |
3 |
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MAT 215 Math for Elementary Teachers II (prereq: MAT 210) |
3 |
|
MUS 214 Music and the Creative Processes in Education |
2 |
|
General Studies CAT 10 (ECO 202, GEO 120, HIS 120, or POS 110 |
3 |
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Advancement to Level 2: Acceptance to Educator Preparation candidacy required before taking any EDU/SPD 300-400 level courses. |
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JUNIOR |
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EDU 302 Curriculum, Standards, Assessment in Elementary School |
3 |
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EDU 318 Professional Communication |
3 |
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EDU 320 Instructional Media and Technology |
2 |
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EDU 332 Development of Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School (prereq: EDU 340 or 341, or concurrent enrollment) |
3 |
|
EDU 335 Practicum Experience I |
1 |
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EDU 340 Early Reading (prereq: EDU 216) |
3 |
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EDU 341 Intermediate Reading (prereq: EDU 216) |
3 |
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EDU 415 ESL Programs, Curriculum, and Assessment (summer) |
3 |
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EDU 416 ESL Methods and Assessment (summer) |
3 |
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EDU 423 Development of Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
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SPD 302 Inclusion and Co-teaching in General Education |
3 |
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SPD 435 Classroom Management through Social-Emotional Learning |
3 |
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SENIOR |
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EDU 417 English as a Second Language Practicum PK-12 |
3 |
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EDU 430 Literacy Assessment (prereq: EDU 340 or 341) |
3 |
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EDU 431 Development of Science in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
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EDU 432 Development of Math in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
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EDU 435 Practicum Experience II (prereq: EDU 335 or 414 or FCS 316) |
1 |
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EDU 440 Reading and Writing Practicum PK-6 |
3 |
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Advancement to Level 3: Clinical Practice |
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EDU 452 Clinical Practice and Seminar in the Elementary School |
12 |
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 website.
Revised 5/20/21
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