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. Additional endorsements (field, subject, or supplemental) or at least 6 additional hours will be needed to reach the 120-hour minimum graduation requirement.
2020-21 Academic Year
CLASS |
CREDIT HOURS |
FRESHMAN |
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EDU 150 Professional Education in a Diverse Society |
3 |
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) |
3 |
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communications (General Studies CAT 2) |
3 |
SPD 160 Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
SPD 200 Inclusive Learning Strategies |
3 |
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT 7, and CAT 8 |
15 |
It is recommended that students satisfactorily complete the Core exam during freshman year. |
|
SOPHOMORE |
|
EDU 250 Human Development and Cognition |
3 |
EDU 275 Introduction to PK-12 Instruction |
3 |
*MAT 210 Math for Elementary School Teachers (General Studies CAT 3) |
3 |
MAT 215 Math for Elementary School Teachers II |
3 |
SPD 252 Foundations of K-6 (fall only) |
3 |
SPD 254 Foundations of 7-12 (spring only) |
3 |
SPD 300 Bias, Stereotype, and Prejudice in Education |
3 |
SPD 302 Inclusive Practices |
3 |
General Studies CAT 9 and CAT 10 |
6 |
Advancement to Level 2: Acceptance to Educator Preparation Candidacy is required for enrollment in EDU/SPD 300-400 level courses. |
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JUNIOR |
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CNA 451 Speech Pathology (fall only) |
3 |
EDU 332 Development of Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
EDU 341 Intermediate Reading |
3 |
SPD 332 Special Education Law |
3 |
SPD 352 Assessment and Evaluation and the IEP K-12 |
3 |
SPD 361 Practicum Experience Special Education |
3 |
SPD 435 Social/Emotional Development, Behavior Intervention, and Elementary Classroom Management |
3 |
SPD 436 Social/Emotional Development, Behavior Intervention, and Secondary Classroom Management |
3 |
Electives or additional endorsement courses |
6 |
SENIOR |
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EDU 423 Development of Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
EDU 430 Literacy Assessment |
3 |
EDU 431 Development of Science in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
EDU 432 Development of Math in the Elementary and Middle School |
3 |
SPD 452 Consultation and Collaboration |
3 |
Elective or additional endorsement |
3 |
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Advancement to Level 3: Clinical Practice |
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SPD 458 Clinical Practice and Seminar for Special Education K-6 |
6 |
SPD 460 Clinical Practice and Seminar for Special Education 7-12 |
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 website at www.education.ne.gov.