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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 prepares students to make a difference in the lives of children—ultimately making a difference in the world of today and tomorrow.
Early Childhood Inclusive students interact with children in multiple education settings early and often. UNK’s close partnership with public schools, Head Start, and childcare programs from across the state provides varied opportunities to interact in both early field experiences and student teaching. Faculty in the College of Education know the value of experiential learning through guided practice.
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Nebraska’s Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program provides forgivable loans to eligible students who are working toward initial certification.
TEACH Early Childhood® Nebraska provides scholarships to help early care and education professionals complete coursework at a local college/university and work toward a degree in Early Childhood Education. For scholarship information contact neaeyc@NebraskaAEYC.org | (402) 476-2089
Arrangements are made for students who qualify to complete their student teaching requirement in schools located in Nebraska and other states. 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.
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As an online Early Childhood Inclusive student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students.
Credit Hours
View course options and a sample four-year class schedule on the undergraduate catalog
Degree Received
Early Childhood Inclusive Teaching Field Endorsement BAED
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Early Childhood Inclusive Teaching Field Endorsement Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
