Dec 06, 2023  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education (K-8) Field Endorsement, BS/BA


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All students seeking an endorsement in Elementary Education grades Kindergarten - Eight (K-8) must complete the following requirements:

  • All students seeking certification in any education endorsement are required to complete the following courses listed below. EDUC 208  and EDUC 209  are prerequisite (or co-requisite) courses for all Education courses. Plan to take EDUC 208 /EDUC 209  during your first semester of Education coursework.
  • Should a transfer student be able to document the successful completion of an introductory education course, they will receive credit for EDUC 208 . The transfer student will still need to complete EDUC 209 - Teacher Education Orientation & Practicum  and should plan to enroll in this course during the first semester in which one or more other Education courses are taken.
  • All required coursework in the Education Core and Endorsements must be completed with a minimum grade of “C-” and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to and remain in the Teacher Education program. In order to be admitted to EDUC 410 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 412 , EDUC413 , SPED 421  or SPED 435 - Special Education Student Teaching , a GPA of 3.0 in the major field of study is required.
  • All teacher education students must take PSYC 250 - Human Growth & Development . This course can also be counted toward the general education requirements for Social Science.
  • Students must complete the following coursework in addition to the General Studies requirements.

Students wanting to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the Additional BA Requirements 

Elementary Education (K-8) Field Endorsement


Program Prerequisite


Content Area Requirements


(The following requirements are mandated by the Nebraska Department of Education. Any substitutions for the courses listed below must be approved by the Dean of the School of Education.)

  • Communication Courses (speech, comp, or lit) 6 Credit Hours
  • Mathematics Courses 6 Credit Hours
  • Natural Science Courses (1 biology and 1 physical science) 6-7 Credit Hours
  • Social Science Courses (American History required) 6 Credit Hours

Additional Course to meet minimum 27 credit hour requirement


  • Fine Arts Courses (art, music, or theatre) 3 Credit Hours

Content Knowledge Total: 27


Education Core Total: 34


* Courses marked with an asterisk require admission to Teacher Education.

** Students must complete these courses prior to admission to Teacher Education.

Total Elementary Education Endorsement Requirements: 106


* Courses marked with an asterisk require admission to Teacher Education.

** Students must complete these courses prior to admission to Teacher Education.

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