Program Overview

Education - Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science

The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, preparing students with field experiences in local school districts.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science

Delivery Mode

The program is offered in a traditional mode, requiring at least some in-person course attendance.

Concentrations Offered

• Child, Youth, and Community Science (non-certification education option)
• Inclusive Educator

Minors Offered

• Education

College and Department

• College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
• Teacher Education Department

Endorsements Offered

• English as a Second Language
• Special Education

Four-Year Plan

The program offers several four-year plan options, including:

• Bachelor of Science, English as a Second Language concentration
• Bachelor of Science, Child, Youth, and Community Science (non-certification education option) concentration
• Bachelor of Science, Inclusive Practices concentration

Advisors

The Office of Academic Advising and Field Experiences, Certification, provides advising services for students in the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Preschool Teacher or Preschool Special Educator
• Early Intervention Home Visitor
• Head Start Family Educator
• Public/Private School Systems
• Kindergarten Grade 3 Teacher

Accreditation and Certification

The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Nebraska State Department of Education. The program will seek Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation upon the next review cycle. To be formally accepted into the Educator Preparation program, candidates must pass the Praxis Core tests in reading, writing, and math. The BSED degree in Elementary Education allows UNO to recommend graduates for Nebraska licensure (B-3, PK 3, K- 6). In addition, candidates must pass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Curriculum and Instruction Assessment (5017) with a score of 153 or higher to meet state licensure requirements.