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
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science - 3 hrs | ||
Humanities - 3 hrs | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts - 3 hrs | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge - 3 hrs | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 69 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following: | 69-70 | |
| MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I (^) | ||
| MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II (^) | ||
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (^) | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS (** ^) | ||
or TED 2060 | EQUITY, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL LITERACY | |
| HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING (^) | ||
| PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING (^) | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING and INTERMEDIATE FIELD EXPERIENCE | ||
| DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES (^) | ||
| INTEGRATED ARTS FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER | ||
| HEALTH ED. & PHYSICAL ED. FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (^) | ||
| TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (^) | ||
| TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS: ELEMENTARY (^) | ||
| TEACHING OF SCIENCE: ELEMENTARY (^) | ||
| ASSESSMENT AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER (^) | ||
| TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES: ELEMENTARY (^) | ||
| TEACHING OF READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS (^) | ||
| CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL (^) | ||
| Concentration required: | 12 | |
| Inclusive Educator or Child, Youth, and Community Science | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
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.
Education, Elementary Education Bachelor of Science Concentrations
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.
Education, Elementary Education Bachelor of Science Endorsements
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.