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10 Courses

30 credits

2 Years

Option for English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD) endorsement

No GRE

Required

The U.S. News and World Report ranks the graduate programs at the College of Education and Human Development 81st nationally, with the online graduate programs ranked 63rd.

Programs

Equity & Diversity in Education

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.

Equity & Diversity in Education (Language Education Specialization)

The Language Education specialization focuses on theories and methods for teaching English as an additional language in the classroom and beyond.

"The online master's in diversity and equity in education was perfect for me as a full-time teacher, mom and wife. The asynchronous classes allowed me to work on my own schedule, but the professors always made me feel like I was part of the Wolf Pack!"

Myndee Washington, M.S.

Union Park Charter Academy

Civics and Drama Teacher/Team Lead

Myndee Washington at graduation

Why Get a Master's in Equity & Diversity in Education?

  • Serve diverse communities: develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Gain knowledge from educators and professionals in related fields: ideal for educators and professionals in fields like health and wellness, human resources, career counseling, and more.
  • Specialize in language education: dive into theories and methods for teaching English as an additional language, equipping you to meet the needs of multilingual learners of English.
  • Experience flexible learning: complete the program fully online or combine online and face-to-face courses to suit your schedule and learning preferences.
  • Enhance your skills and impact: learn advanced methods and strategies to support diverse learners in classrooms and other educational or training settings.

For more information, please contact Eleni Oikonomidoy, Ph.D. at eleni@unr.edu.

Discover the Equity and Diversity Program

Applications are accepted year-round

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Course Catalog

Program Faculty

Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
Rod Case
Rod Case, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of TESOL
(775) 682-7851
rcase@unr.edu
WRB 3110
3461
Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
Raúl Olmo Fregoso Bailón
Raúl Olmo Fregoso Bailón , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Equity and Diversity in Education
(775) 682-8002
rfregosobailon@unr.edu
WRB 3085
3461
Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
Rose Ann Gutierrez
Rose Ann Gutierrez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Equity and Diversity in Education
(775) 682-7864
roseanng@unr.edu
WRB
3461
Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
Fares Karam
Fares Karam, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of TESOL
(775) 682-7847
fkaram@unr.edu
WRB 3071
3461
Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
Eleni Oikonomidoy
Eleni Oikonomidoy, Ph.D.
Professor of Multicultural Education
(775) 682-7865
eleni@unr.edu
WRB 3083
3461
Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
Lynda Wiest
Lynda Wiest, Ph.D.
Department Chair of Educational Studies and Professor of Mathematics Education and Educational Equity
(775) 682-7868
wiest@unr.edu
WRB 3079
3461