BS in Education - Subject Endorsements

This course introduces core concepts of biology, including: information flow, structure-function relationships, transformation of energy and matter, biological systems, and evolution.

This course is an introduction to biological inquiry, including: biological laboratory procedures and techniques, applying the process of scientific investigation to biological systems, quantitative reasoning and analysis, and communication of biological findings. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BI 100 or instructor permission

This course introduces basic concepts, anatomical terminology, cell structure and function and histology, followed by an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the following organ systems of the human body: Integumentary, arthrology, muscular, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. A mandatory laboratory component supports and amplifies the lecture material and allows the student to study microscopic anatomy on slides and to perform dissection on representative animal models. An online component allows the student to practice course content with additional exercises. Prerequisites: BI 100 required for Biology and Kinesiology majors, strongly recommended for Health Science majors.

This course consists of an in-depth study of the gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiology of the following organ systems of the human body: The central and peripheral nervous, endocrine, sensory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems. A mandatory laboratory component will support and amplify the lecture material and allow the student to perform dissection on representative animal models. An online component will allow the student to practice course content with additional exercises. Prerequisites: BI 201 or Instructor permission (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

This course examines the flow of biological information at the molecular, cellular, organismic, and population level. This course also explores the relationships between biological information and cellular structure and function. The associated laboratory investigates questions related to information systems and cellular function and develops techniques relevant to these research areas. Prerequisites: BI 100 or NS 110

This course is designed to provide an overview of invertebrate and vertebrate zoology including: classification, development, morphology, anatomy, and physiology of the animal phyla. Prerequisites: BI 100 or NS 110

This course consists of the study of the structure, physiology, histology, ecology, and economic importance of plants. A mandatory laboratory component will support and amplify the lecture material and allow the student to study live and preserved specimens. An online component will allow the student to practice course content with additional exercises and quizzes. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab) Prerequisites: BI 100

This course focuses on general, medical, ecological, and applied microbiology including: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminthic organisms. Prerequisites: BI 100, BI 105 required for Biology Majors, strongly recommended for Health Science majors .

This course studies chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, bonding, measurements, the Periodic Table, solids, liquids, gases, and solutions. Also includes qualitative and quantitative analysis. For students majoring in science or in pre-professional programs or allied health fields. Prerequisite: High School Algebra

This course is a continuation of CH 115. The course includes the study of acids, bases, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, hydrogen and its compounds, nonmetals, metalloids, and metals and their compounds. Prerequisite: CH 115

This course presents the basic laws which govern the behavior of the physical world, concentrating on the basic mechanics of visible objects. Included in this study are the concepts of velocity, acceleration, force, energy, heat, and angular motion. Late in the course, these principles are applied to wave motion, including the physics of sound waves, and to fluids. Concepts and calculations are presented using algebraic methods. Hands-on laboratory work is an essential element of the course. Prerequisite: MA 102 or placement via ALEKS Placement Exam

This course explores four major areas of earth science: earth structure and function, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Topics include change, cycles, equilibrium, energy, models, scale, systems, and the interdisciplinary nature of science. The associated laboratory investigates questions related to basic principles of geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography and develops techniques relevant to these research areas. Prerequisites: None

This course introduces basic concepts, anatomical terminology, cell structure and function and histology, followed by an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the following organ systems of the human body: Integumentary, arthrology, muscular, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. A mandatory laboratory component supports and amplifies the lecture material and allows the student to study microscopic anatomy on slides and to perform dissection on representative animal models. An online component allows the student to practice course content with additional exercises. Prerequisites: BI 100 required for Biology and Kinesiology majors, strongly recommended for Health Science majors.

This course examines the necessary knowledge and skills a first responder utilizes in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain until medical help arrives. Additionally, the consequences of injury or sudden illness are explored. Upon completion of this course the option to receive an American Red Cross First Aid Card and Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Card is provided. Automated External Defibrillator certification also is included.

This course will present the principles of human growth and development from conception to death. Topics to be included in the course are methods of child study, consideration of individual differences, and analysis of patterns and sequences of development.

This course consists of the study of the nutrients required by the human body, the foods from which they are obtained, their utilization by the body and their importance for the maintenance of optimal health throughout the life span.

This course examines relevant, contemporary issues related to health literacy and the role health literacy has on an individual and the public’s ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

This course is essential for public health educators in a variety of settings. This course focuses on the study of the distribution and determinants of disease, health conditions or events among a population with emphasis on current health problems and issues as it relates to real life application to address public health programs and health policy.

This course is designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices that contribute to better individual and community health.

This course examines the history and role of health education in today's society. Covers the philosophical principles and models utilized in the delivery of health education.

This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and skills to design a comprehensive school health education plan through use of collaborative strategies to benefit student learning, families and key stakeholders.

This course provides students with the theoretical background and practical skills required to conduct meaningful school-based, health-focused, student assessments and program evaluations.

This course provides an overview of the health and human performance field. Elements related to physical activity, such as fitness, sport, and physical education are examined. An introduction to various career opportunities within the health and human performance industry is provided, along with an opportunity to explore those careers further through off-campus experiences.

This course is designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices that contribute to better individual and community health.

This course focuses on the anatomical structure and the physiological functions of the human body. As a foundational course, it places emphasis on the structural organization of the human body and on the functions and interdependence of the various body systems.

This course provides students with an understanding of how the human body responds to exercise and exercise programs. Emphasis will be placed on the basic physiological mechanisms to exercise and the training adaptations that occur to the human body, the role of nutrition on human performance and the health benefits of exercise and training across the life span. Students will have the opportunity to apply effective exercise physiological concepts to develop an exercise prescription. Prerequisite: HHP230

This course examines adaptive aspects in both the physical education and sport environments. An emphasis is placed on the application of concepts in program organization and individual adaptations.

This course analyzes the movements of the human body and the fundamental principles of movement affected by muscle function. Students will apply the principles of muscle function and movement to improve performance. Prerequisite: HHP230

The course utilizes situation-based learning and the conceptual model of human performance to explore motor learning and development. The application of motor learning principles and theories enhances understanding and provides an opportunity to further develop facilitation skills for the development of motor movements.

This course examines both unit and individual lesson plans focused on developing fundamental skills, knowledge of sport rules, and lifetime activities at the middle school level. Emphasis is placed on learning to create, and implement, unit and individual lesson plans.

This course examines successful management concepts of a physical education program. An emphasis is placed on creating a safe and effective learning environment, curriculum planning and implementation, assessment, and professional behaviors.

This course focuses on the use of exercise physiology and motor learning concepts to manage fitness plans and goals. The use of proper exercise techniques, nutrition, and energy systems for maximizing performance is examined. Emphasis is placed on the use of assessments and program design to optimize performance. Opportunities to learn standards for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) are included. Prerequisite: HHP230 , HHP310, and HHP350

This course examines physical education teaching methods and activities at the elementary level. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment in order to meet the needs of elementary children.

Like its foundational sequence course, EN 101 emphasizes critical thinking and writing improvement. Students exercise analytical habits of mind, rhetorical strategy, and thinking/writing process to approach writing situations, to publish an analytical essay. The course stresses growth as thinkers and writers through self-evaluation, learning community exchanges, and instructor feedback to improve and gain confidence as writers. Strategies and techniques learned in this English sequence course will prepare students for EN 102 and also for writing in other coursework, workplaces, and society.

EN 102 is the last course in the English Composition sequence. Like other sequence courses, EN 102 emphasizes critical thinking and writing improvement. Students apply the analytical habits of mind, rhetorical strategy, and the thinking/writing process learned in earlier courses to produce a research-based argument essay. Throughout the course, students assess growth and make adjustments to improve thinking and writing through honest self-evaluation, critical exchanges within community of writers, and instructor feedback. The habits of mind, rhetorical strategy, thinking/writing process, discourse in community, and self-improvement are designed to prepare students as confident life-long learners in academics, professions, and society. This course offers instruction in the methodology of research and applies summary, critique, and synthesis in the construction of a research-based essay. Prerequisite: EN 101 or equivalent.

This course is an examination of some of the best short works of fiction written in English within the past 50 years in a variety of styles and forms, employing traditional and innovative techniques of storytelling, by men and women of divergent backgrounds and sensibilities. The insights these stories provide into the challenges of contemporary life will be of special interest.

Students in this course practice using the various techniques of creative non-fiction as they craft their own works in the genre.

This course is an examination of those works in which the authors write about either their own lives or the lives of others. The method and content of classical works of autobiography are compared with more contemporary examples of autobiographical writing.

In this course, students explore the available tools for researching their own family history and create their own autobiographies using the techniques commonly employed in autobiographical writing.

This course focuses on the rise of traditions in British Literature, examining the ways in which each subsequent literary period both reinforced elements of tradition and broke from tradition, adding new aesthetic, cultural, and political considerations to the established body of British literature. The course examines deeply the aesthetic contributions of representative major works and authors from a number of significant periods: the Middle Ages, the 16th and 17th centuries, the Restoration and 18th Century, the Romantic Period, the Victorian Age, and the 20th Century. Special attention is paid to the defining characteristics and correct terminology of primary literary genres, as well as to the defining characteristics of and the distinctions in structure and content found in major forms within each genre. The course also focuses on the interpretation of literary texts by employing various literary theories, drawing inferences from literary texts, thematic exploration, and the analysis of the role played in the literary work of such elements as plot, character, setting, mood, tone, point of view, conflict, figurative language, poetic devices, and poetic structure. Emphasis is placed on determining what specific evidence drawn from literary texts is needed to support compelling interpretations of them. Prerequisites: EN 101 OR EN 111 & EN 102 OR EN 112

This course focuses on the attempts by American authors to create a literature congruent with democracy’s high ideals of respect for human rights and freedom. Era by era, writers have protested prevailing social and political mores, even as they have rebelled against received literary forms, pursuing aesthetic innovation in virtually every genre. The course examines deeply the aesthetic contributions of representative major works and authors from a number of significant periods: Pre-Columbian Native American Oral Literature, the Colonial Era, the Revolutionary Era, the Early 19th Century, the Romantic Movement, the Rise of Realism, Naturalism, the Harlem Renaissance, Modernism, Post-modernism, and the Renaissance of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Literature. Special attention is paid to the defining characteristics and correct terminology of primary literary genres, as well as to the defining characteristics of and the distinctions in structure and content found in major forms within each genre. The course also focuses on the interpretation of literary texts by employing various literary theories, drawing inferences from literary texts, thematic exploration, and the analysis of the role played in the literary work of such elements as plot, character, setting, mood, tone, point of view, conflict, figurative language, poetic devices, and poetic structure. Emphasis is placed on determining what specific evidence drawn from literary texts is needed to support compelling interpretations of them. Prerequisites: EN 101 OR EN 111 & EN 102 OR EN 112

This course provides training in the fundamentals of public speaking in the 21st-century, mediated environment. By learning the principles of presentation development, organization, and delivery, students will be empowered to share their messages in a variety of forums.

This course explores the profound influences of digital communications on our professional and personal lives. Emphasis is placed on how communication technologies have developed, grown, and converged as well as an overview of wide-ranging disruptions caused by emerging devices, methods, channels, and platforms.

This course is designed to introduce you to the terminology and concepts of modern linguistics, helping the student to develop insight into the linguistics phenomena of one’s native language and beyond. Sound systems of languages (phonetics, phonology, and phonemics), word formation (morphology), sentence formation (syntax), and language meaning (semantics) are introduced. A history of the English language is included. The course is intended to develop a curiosity and enthusiasm for language and language writing.

This course explores the theory and practice of teaching writing, mostly in middle and secondary school contexts. Participants will learn about important issues impacting the teaching of writing and will evaluate, revise, and extend those issues toward building an approach to teaching writing. Students will cultivate their knowledge not only as a future teacher of writing, but also as a writer, thinker, and professional. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program

This course examines literary works written for and about adolescents, introduces critical contemporary social issues, and methods of instruction for teaching. It requires reading and review of multiple genres and the development of thematic secondary education reading and curriculum. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program

This course focuses on the methodology, processes, and content of reading and writing in the content areas. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program

A survey of methods and materials of teaching English as a Second Language in reading, writing, and oral language. Additional topics to be covered include materials, selection, objective writing, materials preparation, test construction and classroom management.

This course provides a foundation on differentiated instruction in order to serve the developmental, emotional, academic, and social needs of exceptional and gifted learners. This course includes these programs’ processes, legal requirements, resources, and history, for creating differentiated and inclusive classrooms. The course meets the special education requirement of the Nebraska Department of Education. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 262

This course includes a minimum 20-hour field experience component that aligns with concepts discussed in EDUC 261. Students will observe and assist in a regular classroom that includes students with exceptional learning needs. The course meets the special education requirement of the Nebraska Department of Education. Prerequisite: Signed and filed Good Conduct Statement and Personal Fitness forms. Enrollment relies on there being a current criminal background check filed at the Teacher Education Program office. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 261

Collaborative teaching models, team planning, curriculum adaptation, behavior management, and utilization of resources in both the school and the community are the primary focus of this course. The student will create a co-teaching inclusion plan for use in the classroom

This course focuses on the application of federal and state guidelines for verification of students with special needs. Candidates will utilize measurement principles and practices to interpret formal and informal academic behavioral assessment data to inform development of individualized educational plans (IEPs) for grade 7-12 students. Candidates will examine authentic assessment procedures used in grade 7-12 classrooms.

This course will provide preservice special education teachers the opportunity to acquire experience in planning and conducting instruction with various groups of students with diverse learning needs. This experience will also include design and use of assessment techniques for evaluating progress at the Middle School level. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with SPED 300.

This course is an introduction to the strengths and needs of students with mild and moderate disabilities in relation to the levels of instructional support required. The focus will be on the developmental, cognitive, language, perceptual, social, academic, and behavioral characteristics of students with mild and moderate disabilities. Etiology, classification, and legal concerns will be discussed as they relate to the learning process.

Teacher candidates will apply intervention strategies for adapting curriculum materials and methods to fit individual needs in various school, church, and community settings. This course will prepare students to make appropriate individualized instructional accommodations in all areas. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SPED 335.

Teacher candidates will develop knowledge and skill in diagnostic and remedial reading techniques. This course includes examination of the administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments, causes of reading problems, remedial techniques, special motivation factors designed for striving readers, and diagnostic and administrative procedures necessary for early referral of students with reading difficulties. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 382.

This course focuses on the methodology, processes, and content of reading and writing in the content areas. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program

This course emphasizes the development of theoretical approaches to learning, as well as applications of behavioral learning principles in applied contexts. The principles of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, and social learning theory will be investigated in the course. The course will also present how learning principles are used in such areas as child management, interpersonal communication, and self-control. Prerequisite: PY 101

A survey of methods and materials of teaching English as a Second Language in reading, writing, and oral language. Additional topics to be covered include materials, selection, objective writing, materials preparation, test construction and classroom management.

This course will provide preservice special education teachers the opportunity to acquire experience in planning and conducting instruction with various groups of students with diverse learning needs to meet their academic and/or social needs. This experience will also include design and use of assessment techniques for evaluating student progress at the Secondary level. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SPED 400.

This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the successful transition of students with special needs from secondary education to post-secondary life. Focusing on grades 7 through 12, this course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by students with disabilities as they prepare to enter adulthood. Throughout the course, participants will explore various transition strategies and evidence-based practices tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on fostering independence, self-advocacy, and skill development in areas such as academics, employment, independent living, and community engagement. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.

This course provides students with an introduction to strategies for promoting positive behavior in the context of instructional environments through the use of applied behavior analysis principles and procedures. Course content includes multiple methods of behavioral assessment linked to intervention planning.

An examination of a variety of techniques for instruction in academic, social, and vocational curricula to children and youth with high incidence exceptionalities in schools. This course considers classroom setting options across a range of special education services and placement options. Students will select, adapt, and use a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.