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. This course meets the exceptionality training requirement specified in Rule 20 by the Nebraska
Department of 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 or Coreq: 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: 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: admission to Teacher Education
Coreq: TESE 464 and TESE 467 and 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 and TESE 467 and 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: admission to Teacher Education
Coreq: TESE 463 and TESE 464 and 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: admission to Teacher Education
Coreq: TESE 463 and TESE 464 and 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 469 - Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This introductory course will focus on the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted/talented learners at
various developmental levels and development of appropriate differentiation. Additional topics include methods of
identification, implications of cultural diversity, working with families, historical perspectives, important research studies,
equity in education, and use of technology.
- TESE 470 - Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted/Talented Learners - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This course focuses on understanding the social and emotional characteristics and development of typical and special
populations of gifted/talented learners, current theories and issues related to their guidance and counseling, and principles
and strategies of intervention.
- 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: admission to Teacher Education
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.
