Teacher Licensure Programs
Those who wish to teach in grades K-12 in Nevada must have a teaching license. A license is issued by the State Department of Education in Carson City following completion of a recognized teacher preparation program. The University of Nevada Reno offers the following teacher preparation programs:
For those who have already completed a bachelor’s degree:
Master’s Degree in Education with First-Time Licensure courses included for licensure in:
Elementary Education (grades K-8)
Secondary Education (grades 7-12 in a specific subject; coursework meeting state licensure requirements for this teaching subject must be done prior to enrollment in the teacher licensure courses)
For State Licensure Requirements and a list of teaching areas available for secondary level, please go the Nevada Department of Education website.
Special Education (generalist resource for grades K-12)
Professional Degree in Special Education or Secondary Education (teacher licensure courses only, not part of a master’s degree)
For those working toward a bachelor’s degree:
Early Childhood Education (pre-K and grades K-2)
Elementary Education (grades K-8)
Secondary Education (grades 7-12 in a specific subject; coursework meeting UNR teaching major requirements in this subject is done concurrently with teacher licensure courses)
Special Education (generalist resource for grades K-12)
Integrated Special Education/Elementary Education program culminating in licensure for both elementary education grades K-8 and Special Education generalist grades K-12)
Sixteen weeks (one full-time semester) of student teaching internship is required following completion of the teacher licensure course work. Twenty weeks of internship is required in the Integrated Program.