Endorsement: Early Childhood Inclusive
Program: Early Childhood Inclusive
Degree Level: Graduate Non-Degree Seeking
Credit Hours: 56-59 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online with supervised school-based experiences and practicum.
Prerequisites: A completed Bachelor's degree and Teaching Certificate in any discipline is required.
UNK Transfer Guide: For more information, click here.
The online Early Childhood Inclusive program is designed for in-service teachers, assistants in preschools, staff in HeadStart programs, and other non-traditional students who are unable to attend regular face-to-face classes at a university.
This endorsement prepares graduates to teach children ages 0-5 in special education settings and ages 0-8 in regular education settings. Participants will already have their Bachelor's in teaching, which can be in any subject/discipline. The number of hours a participant needs in order to complete the degree is dependent upon the Teaching Endorsement that is currently held. A degree audit will examine the courses already completed toward the Additional Endorsement program and will determine how many of the program's 56-59 hours will be needed for completion.
Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Professional Sequence: (3 credit hours)
TE - 816A Practicum
Program-Specific Courses: (53-56 credit hours)
TE 311 - Math Methods I
TE 313 - Field Experience: Math
TE 314 - Phonics and Word Study
TE 315 - Literacy Assessment
TE 316 - Primary Grades Literacy
TE 317 - Field Experience: Literacy
TE 341 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education
TE 342 - Literacy Methods for the Preschool Teacher
TE 343 - Methods of Inclusive Education; Birth to Age 3
TE 343L - Field Experience: Birth to Age 3
TE 344 - Methods of Inclusive Education; Ages 3-5
TE 344L - Field Experience: Ages 3-5
TE 346 - Early Childhood Program Administration
TE 348 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children 0-8
TE 349 - Supporting Young Children Through Family & Community Involvement
MATH 104 - Concepts in Mathematics and Statistics OR MATH 102 College Algebra
MATH 230 - Math for Elementary Teachers I
MUS 404 - Music and Movement for Early Childhood Teachers
PE 247 - Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Young Children
TESE 333 - Serving Young Children with Special Needs
TESE 334 - Assessment and Intervention
TESE 334L - Field Experience: Assessment and Intervention
Pick one of the following specializations:
1.) Specialization Birth - Kindergarten
FAMS 302 - Parent Education
TE 336 - Methods for Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms
TE 338 - Infant and Toddler Mental Health
TE 339 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum
TE 347 - Literacy Methods 0 - 3
2.) Specialization Age 3 - Grade 3
MATH 330 - Math for Elementary Teachers II
TE 312 - Math Methods II
TE 313 - Field Experience: Math
TE 335 - Inclusive Methods K - 3
TE 335L - Field Experience: Inclusive Methods K - 3
TE 336 - Methods for Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms
Courses are rotated regularly and by demand. Full course descriptions are listed in the UNK undergraduate catalog.
1. Request information about the program to learn more.
2. Prepare to apply by viewing the program's admission requirements above, or apply now.
3. Contact UNK eCampus with any questions:
University of Nebraska at Kearney - eCampus
Phone: 308-865-8927
Email: ecampus@unk.edu
