University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG
College of Education
Department of
SPECIAL EDUCATION/
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
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SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS MAJOR
- Lillian C. Larson, Chair
- Professor: Falconer
Associate Professors: Bettermann, Emal, Katsiyannis, Larson
Assistant Professor: Taylor, Tsao
Instructor: Morrow
Lecturers: Boerkircher, Hudson, Jackowiak
Department Objectives:
- To provide education in the field of mild/moderate disabilities. This program provides the necessary competencies to become endorsed as either an elementary or secondary resource teacher working with children with mild/moderate disabilities (learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disabilities);
- To provide education in the subject area of early childhood special education. This program provides the necessary sequence of courses to become endorsed as a teacher of early childhood special education (0-5 years);
- To provide education in the field of communication disorders. This program provides the necessary sequence of courses to obtain licensure and/or become endorsed as a speech/language pathologist upon completion of a Master's Degree;
- To offer a minor;
- To provide courses for educators outside the field of special education to develop competency in recognizing and serving children disabilities.
Information for Students Seeking Teaching Endorsements
Upon admission to teacher education, candidates requesting a special education or communication disorders major, supplemental endorsement, or minor in special education or communication disorders should file a program with the Special Education/ Communication Disorders Department for approval. Requirements for admission to student teaching in the endorsed areas are consistent with those recommended by the College of Education.
SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR
- Four options are available in this major:
- I. Mild/Moderate Disabilities Option with Teaching Subject Endorsement K-6 - Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree
II. Mild/Moderate Disabilities Option with Teaching Subject Endorsement 7-12 - Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree
III. Early Childhood Special Education Option with Subject Teaching Endorsement - Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree
A minor in Special Education is available in the department.
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS MAJOR
- One option is available in this major:
- Communications Disorders Teaching Subject Endorsement - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
A minor in Communication Disorders is available.
Courses with the prefixes CDIS and SPED are offered by the department.
The Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
Professional preparation in speech/language pathology requires clinical experience with children and adults who have been referred to the clinic for speech/language and hearing assessment and/or treatment. This program provides an opportunity to study, in a practical setting, the application of skills and techniques learned in the academic program. The clinic provides an integral part of the initial educational program in speech/language pathology.
