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Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Inclusive Teaching Field Endorsement University Of Nebraska Kearney
Introduction
The Early Childhood Inclusive program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is a premier undergraduate teaching program that will prepare students to work with children ages birth through 8 in a variety of early childhood settings. UNK helps students make a difference in the lives of children—ultimately making a difference in the world of today and tomorrow.
Early Childhood Inclusive students get to interact in classrooms early and often. UNK’s close partnership with Kearney and area schools provides numerous opportunities to interact in both early field experiences and student teaching. Faculty in the College of Education know the value of hands-on learning and guide students in these field experiences.
Praxis:
The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests are required for certification in Nebraska and are part of all undergraduate education programs at UNK. The Praxis Subject Assessments are also required for certification in Nebraska.
AETP:
Nebraska’s Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program provides forgivable loans to eligible students who are working toward initial certification.
Student Teaching:
Arrangements are made for students who qualify to complete their student teaching requirement in schools located in Nebraska and other states. Most pre-student teaching and student-teaching field experiences take place in schools that are members of the UNK Network of Partner Schools. UNK teacher candidates will complete 16 weeks (12 credit hours) of all-day student teaching. Some teacher candidates who pursue more than one endorsement will be required to complete more hours.
Curriculum
Early Childhood Inclusive Birth - K
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward an Early Childhood Inclusive degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Semester 1 (15 credits)
- TE 100 Teaching in a Democratic Society
- PSCI 110 Introduction to American Politics
- SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
- GS Natural Sciences Course
- ENG 101 Introduction to Academic Writing
Semester 2 (16 credits)
- PE 150 Healthy Wealthy and Wise
- ENG 102 Academic Writing and Research
- GS History Course
- TE 349 Supporting Young Children Through Family and Community Involvement
- GS Portal Course
- MATH 102 or MATH 104
Semester 3 (16 credits)
- TESE 333 Serving Young Children with Special Needs
- TE 341 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- TE 204 Growth and Development/Introduction to Exceptionalities
- ART 100 Art Structure
- GS Natural Sciences Course (with Lab)
Semester 4 (15.5 credits)
- TE 206 Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher
- TE 336 Methods for Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms
- PE 247 Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Young Children
- TESE 334/TESE 334L Assessment and Intervention
- GS English Literature Course*
- TE 338 Infant and Toddler Mental Health
Semester 5 (16.5 credits)
- TE 318 Management and Assessment in Preschool/Elementary Classrooms
- TE 311 Math Methods I
- TE 313 Field Experience: Math
- MATH 230 Math for Elementary Teachers I
- TE 346 Early Childhood Program Administration
- TE 348 Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children 0-8
- TE 347 Literacy Methods 0-3
- TE 339 Infant and Toddler Curriculum
Semester 6 (18 credits)
- TE 343/TE 343L Methods of Inclusive Education Birth through Age 3
- TE 344/TE 344L Methods of Inclusive Education Ages 3 to 5
- TE 342 Literacy Methods for the Preschool Teacher
- MUS 404 Music and Movement for Early Childhood Teachers
- GS Social Sciences Course**
- GS Capstone Course
Semester 7 (13 credits)
- TE 411 Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in PreK-8 Classrooms
- TE 314 Phonics and Word Study
- TE 315 Literacy Assessment
- TE 316 Primary Grades Literacy
- TE 317 Field Experience: Literacy
- FAMS 302 Parent Education
Semester 8 (12 credits)
- TE 400 Student Teaching
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