Offered by Department of Teacher Education
College of Education
TESE Courses
- TESE 421 - Individuals with Exceptionalities - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This introductory course surveys the various disability areas in the field of special education and associated educational
implications and procedures. Legislation and the influence on special education are discussed along with contemporary issues and
trends in special education.
- TESE 430 - Collaboration, Consultation, and Teamwork - 2 hours
- Prereq: TE 204
This course is designed to prepare educators for collaborative consultation
and teamwork in serving the educational needs of students, families, educators
and communities. Skills for communication, collaboration, and team building
are practiced.
- TESE 437 - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
- Prereq: TE 204
This course provides students with a general knowledge of the medical
conditions seen in children with disabilities. It will familiarize students
with terminology, medications, procedures, equipment, and interventions used
for children with medical complications. Teacher responsibilities in regards
to medical conditions will be covered.
- TESE 461 - Legal Issues in Special Education - 3 hours
- Prereq: TE 204
This course provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the history and federal regulations in the field of
special education. Professional ethics and code of conduct will be emphasized. Students will explore the foundations for various
mandated activities such as parents' rights, IEP components and monitoring, special education placement procedures and mandated
timelines.
- TESE 462 - Assessment and Program Planning in Special Education - 4 hours
- Prereq: TESE 461*, admission to Teacher Education
This course develops the student's ability to conduct both informal and formal academic assessment in special education. Academic
assessment will include administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized instruments. Academic assessment will also include
development and administration, scoring, and interpretation of informal measures to assess needs and growth. Students will learn to
report assessment results using the Multi-disciplinary Team Format (M-Team Report). Students will also learn how to use assessment
results to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). Both the M-Team Report and IEPs will be written on Nebraska Department of
Education forms using the online Student Report System (SRS).
- TESE 463 - Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities - 2 hours
- Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 464*, TESE 467*, TESE 468*
The course is designed to address the instructional needs of students with
disabilities. Academic instructional interventions and specialized materials and programs will be emphasized. Students will apply
their knowledge of lesson plan development in the co-requisite field experience.
- TESE 464 - Field Experience in Special Education - 1 hour
- Prereq: none
Coreq: TESE 463*, TESE 467*, TESE 468*
The course is designed to provide practical application of learned skills.
Students will be placed in an elementary special education setting for a total
of fifty clock hours. Students will develop and implement lesson plans and a
behavior change plan.
- TESE 467 - Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with Disabilities - 2 hours
- Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 463*, TESE 464*, TESE 468*
The course is designed to address behavioral needs of students with disabilities. Functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plans,
and strategies for special behaviors will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of behavior interventions in the co-requisite
field experience.
- TESE 468 - Assistive Technology Interventions - 2 hours
- Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 463*, TESE 464*, TESE 467*
The course explores assistive technology interventions that enable students with disabilities to participate in the general education
curriculum. Interventions will be explored in reading, writing, math, spelling and content areas. Alternative access to computers
will be discussed.
- TESE 474 - Field Experience in Secondary Special Education - 1 hour
- Prereq: none
Coreq: TESE 475*
The course is designed to provide practical application of learned skills. Students will be placed in a secondary special education
for a total of fifty clock hours. Students will develop and implement lesson plans and a behavior change plan.
- TESE 475 - Curriculum Content for Secondary Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
- Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 474
The course is designed to address the instructional needs of secondary students with disabilities. Academic instructional
interventions, both school and community-based, and assistive technology interventions will be emphasized. Students will apply their
knowledge of lesson plan development and classroom management strategies.
- TESE 476 - Transitional Issues for Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Assessment planning and instruction to facilitate educational and employment post-school outcomes will be emphasized. Federal
and state laws governing minimum transition practices will be covered. Assessment, transition planning, services, interagency collaboration,
resources, and instruction will be discussed to facilitate a successful transition.
- TESE 479 - Developing Social and Personal Skills in Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
- Prereq: admission to Teacher Education
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to teach social skills. Students will be exposed to various
social skill programs presently on the market that have been designed for students with special needs. The development of social
stories and social scripts will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of lesson plan development in the development of age
appropriate social skills lessons.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
