Early Childhood Inclusive, BA Ed
Bachelor of Art in Education Degree in Early Childhood Inclusive
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Admissions and Requirements
Courses You’ll Take
Tuition & Fees
Program Overview
The online Early Childhood Inclusive, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BA Ed) degree program supports the right of all children, regardless of abilities, to participate in natural settings within their community.
Guided by a developmentally and individually appropriate curriculum, this program prepares graduates to teach children ages 0-5 in special education settings and ages 0-8 in regular education settings.
Students chose this program because they:
- Benefit from the flexible format of online courses which allow them to complete coursework according to their schedule on the traditional semester basis.
- Gain preparation to work with students in natural settings in their community.
- Acquire a knowledgebase, applied skills, competencies and appropriate practicum experiences as necessary.
Students of this program have the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Inclusive Teaching Endorsement (Birth through 3rd grade) while working in early childhood-related places of employment.
Career Outlook: The online Early Childhood Inclusive program is designed for in-service teachers, assistants in preschools, staff in HeadStart programs and other careers.
Career options:
- Elementary School Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Daycare Teacher
- In-service teachers
- Assistants in preschools
- Head Start programs
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
High School diploma
NOTE: If you reside in state(s) KY contact a program adviser before applying.
To apply to this program:
- Complete and submit the online application for admissions
- Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee
Courses You’ll Take
Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TE 204 | Typical and Atypical Growth and Development | 4 |
Prereq: sophomore standing or above. This course is one of the two required for Level II education majors. Students will become aware of human growth/development and exceptionalities. As students explore these areas, they will also be made aware of the necessity to adapt to the changes brought to the classroom via diversity. Students will be involved in K-12 field experiences that will provide them opportunities to observe student development, exceptionalities, and diversity. | ||
| TE 400 | Student Teaching | 14 |
Prereq: admission to student teaching. Student teaching is the capstone experience in the teacher education process and is the culminating course for all endorsement programs. During student teaching, teacher education students spend a minimum of 16 weeks in an approved PreK-12 school, to observe, participate and teach under the supervision of an experienced teacher. | ||
| TE 206 | Instructional Technology and the Preservice Teacher | 3 |
Prereq: none This course will introduce preservice teachers to a variety of technologies and strategies for their use in the instructional process to accommodate diverse students. Preservice teachers will comprehend and model ethical and democratic principles of instructional technology integration in their classrooms. One course requirement is a P-12 school-based project. | ||
| TE 100 | Teaching in a Democratic Society | 3 |
Prereq: none The first course for all teacher education majors. The key course themes are democracy, diversity, and technology. Current educational issues will be explored. The course includes a field experience in K-12 school sites and, also, includes a community service learning component. Concurrent enrollment in a matched section of PSCI 110GS is encouraged. | ||
| TE 411 | Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in Pre K-8 Classrooms | 3 |
Prereq: TE 311*, admission to Teacher Education. The course addresses the instructional needs of students with exceptionalities and giftedness in integrated settings. Special education referral process, Rule 51, Rule 3, Section 504, analysis of instruction/environment and its impact on learning, assignment/assessment modification, behavioral issues, and evaluation of student learning will be emphasized.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite. | ||
| TE 318 | Management and Assessment in Preschool and Elementary Classrooms | 2 |
Prereq or Coreq: TE 204 This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of effectively managing the classroom and assessing student progress. The course emphasizes: planning, preparing, establishing routines, monitoring and managing student behavior, aligning standards-based assessments, determining assessment alternatives, and interpreting assessment results. | ||
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $259.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $316.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $777.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $948.75
Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $396.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $453.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $1188.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $1359.75
Dawn Mollenkopf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dawn Mollenkopf earned her doctorate in Special Education Policy Integration with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She directs the Early Childhood Unified (ECU) program and has worked with five different Federal U.S. Department of Education grants to help early childhood teachers and young children. Mollenkopf is passionate about teaching the next generation of leaders in education.
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.