The early childhood inclusive education major is designed for students seeking Nebraska certification to teach in birth to 3 or age 3 through third grade in elementary schools. This major allows students to learn more about early childhood education policy, social-cultural understanding and the well being of infants and toddlers.
Admission Requirements
Prospective first-year students meeting the "Assured" admission status may apply for admission to the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) as an education major by indicating their preference on the Application for Admission.
Prospective transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 may apply for admission to CEHHS as an education major by indicating their preference on the Application for Admission.
Students prepared for formal admission to educator preparation program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Undergraduate Application for Admission
Educator Preparation Admission
About the Major
The early childhood inclusive education major is designed to prepare candidates to meet Nebraska Department of Education requirements for teacher certification. A minimum of 120 credits hours with a minimum GPA of 2.75 are required to graduate from the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
Candidates may choose from several program options.
Academic Advising
The college provides academic advising and support to students. Academic advisors are assigned to students and we encourage you to consult with your advisor regularly for program information and planning.
Field Experiences
All candidates must meet the CEHHS requirements for classroom practicums prior to clinical practice (student teaching). The practicum experiences are embedded in identified professional courses.
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Clinical Practice (Student Teaching)
The clincial practice experience is an all-day, all semester experience in a metropolitan area school. Clinical practice is the capstone experience.
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Course Descriptions
Accreditation and Certification
The Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Inclusive Education (BECI) is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education.
The BSED degree in Early Childhood Inclusive Education allows UNO to recommend graduates for Nebraska licensure (B-3 or PK – 3). In addition, candidates must pass the Praxis II – (insert test info here) with a score of 153 or higher to meet state licensure requirements.
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