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The Equity, Diversity, & Language Education strand prepares doctoral students with increased knowledge of equity and diversity issues in the field of education and skills in conducting empirical research.
Admission Deadlines
Applications and all associated documents must be received by the following dates to be considered. Fall Semester: April 15 | Spring Semester: Oct. 1.
About Our Program
The Equity, Diversity, & Language Education strand prepares doctoral students with increased knowledge of equity and diversity issues in the field of education and skills in conducting empirical research.
Students in this program will develop one or two focused areas of scholarship in a major area of equity and diversity in education, such as:
- gender
- global/international/comparative education
- intercultural/multicultural education
- race/ethnicity
- second language acquisition/multilingual education
Jobs that graduates of this program might seek include positions both inside and outside of education, for example, organizational development, human resources, training positions, comparative education, and educational development.
The Equity, Diversity, & Language Education area of emphasis is guided by the general framework found in the Doctoral Program in Education Application Handbook. This page will provide you with general information for the Ph.D. along with with specific details unique to this strand.
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Program Information
Applications at the program level are accepted on an ongoing ("rolling") basis. However, please note that the Graduate School has specific deadlines. If you miss the Graduate School deadline, you may still apply to be a Graduate Special to begin taking coursework for your intended first semester. Materials and criteria for the Equity and Diversity in Education area of emphasis are as follows:
- Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of Intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
- Three letters of recommendation
- One sample of scholarly writing
To get started on the application process, please contact Dr. Lynda Wiest, program coordinator, at wiest@unr.edu.
All materials are submitted through the University's application portal. Once you create your account, go back to MyNevada to log in and start your application. Please reach out to Dr. Wiest if you have any questions.
This program allows educators and those in related fields to enhance their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work more effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. See the program manual above for program requirements that apply to all doctoral students. For additional program requirements, please contact the program coordinator.
Please see the University tuition and fee rates for information regarding costs and financial aid. Graduate assistantships are available on a competitive basis through the College of Education, and applications are accepted through February 1 for fall of that year (September 1 for spring semester). Prospective students who indicate their interest in a graduate assistantship will be interviewed for one of multiple positions within the department following their application.
Looking for a Graduate Assistantship?
The College of Education & Human Development has a limited number of Graduate Assistantships for full-time students admitted to masters or doctoral programs.
Program Faculty
Assistant Professor of Equity and Diversity in Education
(775) 682-8002
WRB
3085
Assistant Professor of Equity and Diversity in Education
(775) 682-7864
WRB
3084
Associate Dean, Professor of Multicultural Education
(775) 682-7865
WRB
3083
Department Chair of Educational Studies and Professor of Mathematics Education and Educational Equity
(775) 682-7868
WRB
3079