What will I learn in a secondary education degree program?
The secondary education program offers students a strong liberal arts education with emphasis in the particular academic discipline in which the student will be teaching. The Secondary Education program leads to a bachelor's degree in the College of Education and Human Development. Students have the option of combining this with a degree in their content area-sometimes requiring no increase in the total credits required.
Please note: Our teacher licensure programs prepare students for a Nevada teacher's license, which is available only to persons holding U.S. citizenship or a valid work permit/green card. International students not meeting this requirement may earn any of our degrees but are not eligible for a Nevada teaching license. International students are urged to work closely with their academic advisors to ensure their programs meet their professional goals.
Why study secondary education at the University of Nevada, Reno?
- Classroom experience: Get hands-on experience throughout your degree program by working with teachers and students in Nevada’s middle and high school classrooms.
- Award-winning faculty: Here, you'll learn from world-class faculty, many of whom are winners of national and international awards for teaching and research.
- Content and pedagogy expertise: Grow your subject area knowledge while learning cutting-edge teaching practices.
- Prepare for today’s classrooms: Become a critical and reflective teacher who supports students of diverse backgrounds.
- Our graduates are in demand: 90% of our graduates reported that they received a job after graduation.
- Engagement: Students can join the University of Nevada Education Association (U of NEA), as well as participate in outreach and research opportunities in our College.
