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Master of Science in Elementary Education

Admission Requirements

Entry to a graduate program at the University of Nevada, Reno requires applicants to apply to the program and to the Graduate School. Go here to apply to the Graduate School.

Application Requirements

• Completed application for program
• Statement of educational philosophy and goals for the degree
• Signed disposition sheet
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (will accept the graduate school on-line recommendations). At least one recommendation must be from a supervisor who has directly observed the applicant's work with children. The other recommendation may be from an employer who has directly supervised the applicant's work experiences. Recommendations should provide detailed descriptions of professional qualities and potential for teaching.

Applications are accepted on-going, but are reviewed twice a year with deadlines of October 1 and March 1.

See the Master of Arts Program program manual for a complete description of admission requirements and procedures.