Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
The choice of a B.A. or B.S. may be dependent on the student’s area of study or second major. The B.A. for Elementary and Special Education majors requires two years of college-level foreign language. Students majoring in music earn a Bachelor of Music degree.
Teacher Certification Requirements
Candidates for teacher certification must earn in residence at least 30 hours of credit, 12 hours of which must be in each endorsement program. All students who expect to be recommended for teacher certification must become candidates in the department’s Teacher Education Program. Once a student has applied for candidacy in the program, the student must schedule coursework with an adviser in the education department and in the student’s teaching subjects or field. After a student fulfills the requirements or a degree for graduation and for the Teacher Education Program, the student may be recommended for a teaching certificate by the certification officer in the Education Department. The Career Center assists prospective teachers in securing teaching contracts but does not guarantee employment.
Majors
| Courses |
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Elementary Education major (64 hrs.)
| Educ 1 Intro to Education in the U.S. |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 75 Field Experience |
1 hr. |
| Art/Educ 100 Art in Elementary School |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 105 Human Development and Learning I |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 105L Human Development and Learning I Lab |
0 hrs. |
| Educ 106 Human Development and Learning II |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 109 Reading Theory |
2 hrs. |
| Music/Educ 121 Music Methods for Elem. |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 168 Lit for Children/Youth |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 185 Educ in Pluralistic Soc. |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 187 Instructional Tech. |
3 hrs. |
| HHP 178 Curr & Methodology in Elem HPE. |
3 hrs. |
| Math 2 Math for Elem Teachers |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 240 Teaching Methods Elem/Mid Grades |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 242 Teaching Social Science Elem/Mid Grades |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 244 Teaching Natural Science Elem/Mid Grades |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 245 Teaching Literacy Elem/Mid Grades |
4 hrs. |
| Educ 246 Methods Practicum |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 286 Classroom Mgt. and Discipline |
1 hr. |
| Sp Ed 107 Understanding Human Differences |
3 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 246 Methods Practicum |
1 hr. |
| Sp Ed 248 Curriculum Adaptations Lang Arts Methods |
1 hr. |
| Senior Comprehensive: |
|
| Educ 280 Supervised Teaching Elem School |
14 hrs. |
| Educ 299 Student Teaching Seminar |
1 hr. |
Elementary education students who desire a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete two years of college-level foreign language.
See the elementary education brochure for other program requirements.
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| Courses |
|
Middle Grades Education major (100-101 hrs.)
| Educ 1 Intro to Education in the U.S. |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 75 Field Experience |
1 hr. |
| Art/Educ 100 Art in Elementary School |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 105 Human Development and Learning I |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 105L Human Development and Learning I Lab |
0 hrs. |
| Educ 106 Human Development and Learning II |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 109 Reading Theory |
2 hrs. |
| Music/Educ 121 Music Methods for Elem |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 168 Lit for Children/Youth |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 185 Educ in Pluralistic Society |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 187 Instructional Tech |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 213 or 215 Educational Assessments |
2-3 hrs. |
| Educ 220 Middle and Jr. High Schools |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 240 Teaching Methods Elem/Middle Grades |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 242 Teaching Social Science Elem/Middle Grades |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 245 Teaching Literacy Elem/Middle Grades |
4 hrs. |
| Educ 246 Methods Practicum |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 286 Classroom Mgt. and Discipline |
1 hr. |
| Sp Ed 107 or 207 |
3 hrs. |
| Art 100 or 200 or Music 121 or 230 |
3 hrs. |
| Senior Comprehensive: |
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| Educ 280 or 285 Student Teaching |
14 hrs. |
| Educ 299 Student Teaching Seminar |
1 hr. |
| Content Areas |
36 hrs. |
Students are required to complete two respective Content Areas of Specialization (CAS) (minimum 18 or more distinct hours in each area) for a minimum total of 36 hours. Dependent upon CAS, various general education courses can also apply to maximize hours. See the education department brochure for detailed program requirements.
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| Courses |
|
Special Education (Mildly/Moderately Disabled) major (67-74 hrs.)
| Educ 1 Intro to Education in the U.S. |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 75 Field Experience |
1 hr. |
| Art/Educ 100 Art in Elementary School |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 105 Human Development and Learning I |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 105L Human Development and Learning I Lab |
0 hrs. |
| Educ 106 Human Development and Learning II |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 109 Reading Theory |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 185 Educ in Pluralistic Society |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 240 Teaching Methods Elem/Middle Grades |
2 hrs. |
| Educ 242 Teaching Social Science Elem/Middle Grades |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 244 Teaching Natural Science Elem/Middle Grades |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 245 Teaching Literacy Elem/Middle Grades |
4 hrs. |
| Educ 246 Methods Practicum |
2 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 107 Understanding Human Differences |
3 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 118 Learning Strategies I |
3 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 119 Learning Strategies II |
3 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 120 Learning Strategies III |
3 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 187 Instructional & Adaptive Tech |
3 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 216 Assessment |
2 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 246 Methods Practicum |
1 hr. |
| Sp Ed 248 Curr Adaptations—Lang Arts Methods |
1 hr. |
| Sp Ed 257 Legal Issues |
2 hrs. |
| Sp Ed 270 Curriculum Adaptations Math and Science Methods |
1 hr. |
| Sp Ed 271 Creating Supports for Safe Schools |
2 hrs. |
| HHP 265 Planning/Implementing Adapted PE programs |
3 hrs. |
| Comm 40 or 160 Interpersonal or Group Comm. |
3 hrs. |
| Senior Comprehensive: |
|
| Sp Ed 277 or 287 Student Teaching |
7-14 hrs. |
| Educ 299 Student Teaching Seminar |
1 hr. |
Special Education majors must also select an Elementary Education major.
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| Courses |
|
Language Arts Education major (86-95 hrs.)
| Required Courses in English |
30 hrs. |
| Eng 100 Intro to Textual Studies |
3 hrs. |
| Eng 101 Masterpieces of Literature |
3 hrs. |
| Eng 107 or 108 American Literature |
3 hrs. |
| Eng 105 or 106 British Literature |
3 hrs. |
| Eng 110 Advanced Composition |
3 hrs. |
| Eng 151 Intro to Linguistics |
3 hrs. |
| Eng 200 Shakespeare |
3 hrs. |
Creative Writing Course:
Eng 117 or 119 or 217 or 219 |
3 hrs. |
Origins of English Language & Rhetoric courses:
Eng 152, 160, 253, or 263 |
6 hrs. |
| Required Courses in Communication |
12 hrs. |
| Comm 1 Fund of Speech |
3 hrs. |
| Comm 40 Interpersonal Comm |
3 hrs. |
| Comm 130 Comm Theory |
3 hrs. |
| Comm 155 Mass Media |
3 hrs. |
| Required Courses in Theatre Arts |
17-19 hrs. |
| Thtre 1 Theatre Appreciation |
3 hrs. |
| Thtre 30 Stagecraft |
3 hrs. |
| Thtre 155 Directing I |
3 hrs. |
| Thtre 255 Directing II |
3 hrs. |
| Thtre 7 Acting or 17 Practicum: Acting |
1-3 hrs. |
| Thtre 80 Approaching Scenography |
3 hrs. |
| Thtre 10 Practicum: Stagecraft |
1 hr. |
| Additional Required Courses in Language Arts |
10 hrs. |
| Educ 239 Methods — Teaching Reading in Middle/Secondary Schools |
3 hrs. |
| Journ 161 News Reporting |
3 hrs. |
| Journ 169 Journalism Laboratory |
1 hr. |
Journ electives:
Choose 3 hours from: Journ 162, 164, 169, 297 |
3 hrs. |
| Required Methods Courses |
9 hrs. |
| Educ/Eng 169 Learning Resources for Young Adults |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 224 Methods in Teaching Comm & Theatre Arts in Middle/Secondary Schools |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 260 Methods in Teaching English in Middle/Secondary Schools |
3 hrs. |
| Senior Comprehensive: |
|
| Educ 287 Student Teaching |
7-14 hrs. |
| Educ 299 Student Teaching Seminar |
1 hr. |
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| Courses |
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History-Social Science Education major (83-90 hrs.)
| Hist 1 U.S. History to 1877 |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 2 U.S. Society and Culture since 1877 |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 10 Studies in World Civilization |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 100 History: Theory and Method |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 115 Western Civilization through Religion, to 1648 |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 116 Western Civilization through Literature: 1500 to present |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 156 American Indian History |
3 hrs. |
| Hist 265 Nebraska History |
3 hrs. |
| History upper level electives (200-level) |
9 hrs. |
| History elective (any level) |
3 hrs. |
| Anthr 50 Intro to Anthropology |
3 hrs. |
| Anthr 151 Cultural Anthropology |
3 hrs. |
| Econ 53 Macroeconomic Principles |
3 hrs. |
| Econ 54 Microeconomic Principles |
3 hrs. |
| Geog 51 Physical Geography |
3 hrs. |
| Geog 52 Cultural Geography |
3 hrs. |
| PolSc 1 U.S. Government and Politics |
3 hrs. |
| PolSc 103 Political Parties and Pressure Groups |
3 hrs. |
| Psych 1 Basic Psychological Science |
3 hrs. |
| Psych 2 Applied Psychological Science |
3 hrs. |
| Soc 3 Intro to Sociology |
3 hrs. |
| Soc 116 Race Relations and Minority Groups |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 264 Methods in Teaching Social Sciences in Middle/Secondary Schools |
3 hrs. |
| Senior Comprehensive: |
|
| Educ 287 Student Teaching |
7-14 hrs. |
| Educ 299 Student Teaching Seminar |
1 hr. |
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| Courses |
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Natural Science Education major (68 hrs.)
| Required Biology Courses |
16 hrs. |
| Bio 50 Gen Biology of Plants |
4 hrs. |
| Bio 60 Gen Biology of Animals |
4 hrs. |
| Bio 160 Cell Biology |
4 hrs. |
| Bio 170 Genetics |
4 hrs. |
| Required Chemistry Courses |
16 hrs. |
| Chem 51/51L Chemical Principles/Lab |
4 hrs. |
| Chem 120/120L Organic Chem I/Lab |
4 hrs. |
| Chem 121/121L Organic Chem II/Lab |
4 hrs. |
| Chem 122/122L Analytical and Inorganic Chem |
4 hrs. |
| Required Physics Courses |
16 hrs. |
| Phys 101 or 111 Prin of Physics I |
4 hrs. |
| Phys 102 or 112 Prin of Physics II |
4 hrs. |
| Phys elective courses: Select 8 hours of Phys 121, 162, or 54/55 |
8 hrs. |
| Required Earth Science Courses |
12 hrs. |
| Phys 10 Astronomy |
4 hrs. |
| Phys 20 Intro to Meteorology |
4 hrs. |
| Phys 53 Earth Science |
4 hrs. |
| Science Electives |
4 hrs. |
| Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, for a total of at least 24 hours in one of the science subject areas. |
|
| Required Methods Course |
3 hrs. |
| Educ 228 Methods in Teaching Science in Middle/Secondary Schools |
3 hrs. |
| Senior Comprehensive: |
15 hrs. |
| Educ 287 Student Teaching |
14 hrs. |
| Educ 299 Student Teaching Seminar |
1 hr. |
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| Courses |
|
Secondary Education endorsement (39-40 hrs.)
| Secondary education is not a major; it is used in conjunction with a major to become certified to teach. |
| Education 1 |
2 hrs. |
| Education 75 |
1 hr. |
| Education 105 |
2 hrs. |
| Education 105L |
0 hrs. |
| Education 106 |
2 hrs. |
| Education 106L |
0 hrs. |
| Education 185 |
3 hrs. |
| Education 187 |
3 hrs. |
| Education 213 or 215 |
2-3 hrs. |
| Education 235 |
2 hrs. |
| Education 236 |
1 hr. |
| Education 283 or 287, 289 |
14 hrs. |
| Education 299 |
1 hr. |
| Special Education 207 |
3 hrs. |
| Methods course |
3 hrs. |
| See the education department for major endorsement and certification requirements. |
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Teaching Endorsements
Teaching endorsements are divided into two categories: subjects and fields. Candidates must complete at least one subject endorsement or one field endorsement to become certified.
Subject Endorsement
Candidates who are preparing for a subject endorsement should choose from the following list: basic business, economics, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, English, music (vocal) K-6, music (vocal) 7-12, music (instrumental) K-6, music (instrumental) 7-12, speech, theatre, physical education (K-6), physical education (7- 12), biology, chemistry, history, physics, political science, and psychology. See the education department brochure for details.
Field Endorsement
To be certified, a candidate who is preparing for a field endorsement must choose one of the following fields: elementary education, art, language arts, middle grades, music (combination), mathematics, health and physical education, natural science, physical science, comprehensive social science, and special education — mildly/moderately disabled. Additional endorsements are available in coaching and computer science. See the education department
Pass/Fail Policy
Education department courses are not offered on a Pass/Fail basis except for a field experience.
Supervised Teaching
A variety of supervised teaching (commonly called student teaching) opportunities are offered for students in education. These individuals may student teach in the Lincoln Public Schools, neighboring communities, in Chicago’s urban schools, or abroad. A minimum of 14 semester hours of supervised teaching is required for graduation.
Supervised Teaching Abroad
Nebraska Wesleyan’s supervised teaching program allows students to complete eight weeks of their student teaching requirement in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Germany, Spain, England, Ireland, Costa Rica, Scotland, Wales, or India. Students interested in teaching abroad should apply to the department one year in advance. Students should contact the department chair for details.
Supervised Teaching through the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture
Student teaching in an urban environment in Chicago may be available as part of the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture. Along with student teaching, students attend seminars that introduce them to the city. Students should contact the department chair for details.
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