College of Education

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Purpose and Focus

The College of Education is committed to creating an intellectual environment that promotes quality instruction, significant research, and professional service. Particular attention is focused on preparing professionals for changing educational contexts and on contributing to educational and pedagogical knowledge through scholarly endeavors. The college provides leadership in both the art and the science of educational practice. Furthermore, the college is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that values and promotes diversity. Collaboration among students, faculty, other professionals, and community members is essential to the college in achieving its goals. The college encourages those who show intellectual promise, social responsibility, and the personal qualities suitable for work with children and youth to prepare for professions in teaching and human services.

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Undergraduate Majors

Department of Counselor Education
Human Services Counseling — Bachelor of Science

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education — Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education — Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education — Bachelor of Arts
Secondary Education — Bachelor of Science

Department of Educational Leadership
Workforce Education — Bachelor of Science

Department of Educational Psychology
No Undergraduate Degrees Offered

Department of Special Education
Early Childhood Education — Bachelor of Science
Special Education — Bachelor of Arts
Special Education — Bachelor of Science

Department of Sports Education Leadership
Physical Education — Bachelor of Science

Undergraduate Degree Minors

Adapted Physical Education
Addictions Prevention
Addictions Treatment
Athletic Coaching
Human Services Counseling
Physical Education
Problem Compulsive Gambling
Secondary Education
Special Education
College of Education

Graduate Degree Programs

Counselor Education — Master of Education, Master of Science
Curriculum and Instruction — Master of Education, Master of Science, Specialist in Education, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy,
Doctor of Philosophy in Teacher Education, Doctor of Philosophy in Learning and Technology*
Educational Leadership — Master of Education, Master of Science, Specialist in Education, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy
Educational Psychology — Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Learning and Technology*
Special Education — Master of Education, Master of Science, Specialist in Education, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy
Sports Education Leadership — Master of Education, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
*Offered as a joint degree through C&I and Educational Psychology.

Admission to the College (Undergraduate Programs)

Minimum GPA: 2.75

Admissions Policies

Every student who intends to pursue a program leading to teacher licensure, regardless of the UNLV academic college in which he or she is enrolled, i.e., Liberal Arts, Sciences, or Business, for example, must meet requirements of the Division of Teacher Education in the College of Education. Students are formally admitted to their major following completion of 24 hours of university core requirements with a minimum overall 2.75 GPA and completion of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) with passing scores on all portions of the test. Further information regarding the PPST may be obtained from the College of Education Advising Center.

College Policies

Academic Policies

A minimum UNLV cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for all course work must be maintained to continue in the teacher education program. Individual departments may have higher GPA requirements.

Students whose cumulative UNLV GPA falls below 2.75 will be placed on either college probation or college suspension. Should the student fail to meet minimal academic standards and be suspended, a petition for readmission to the college must be filed with the chair of the College Subcommittee on Academic Standards and will be reviewed by the college dean.

College Core Requirements

Each student must complete the college core requirements (or approved alternative determined by department). These requirements include EDU 210 (EDA 200), EPY 303, EPY 451 (or approved alternative), EPY 452, and EDU 280 (ICG 280). EDSP 411 (ESP 444) is required of all students except Special Education and ECE majors. Workforce Postsecondary majors are exempt from EDU 210 (EDA 200), EPY 452, and EDSP 411 (ESP 444). Physical education non-license majors are exempt from all college core requirements.

PRAXIS II

All undergraduate students in programs leading to teacher licensure are required to take the PRAXIS II. Students must pass the appropriate PRAXIS II test(s) in order to have a “Completion of Approved Program” letter submitted to the Nevada State Department of Education. To ensure timely submission of the scores, students are strongly encouraged to take the test(s) one semester prior to student teaching. When completing the registration materials for the PRAXIS II, students must list UNLV (RA4861) and the Nevada State Department of Education (R8670) as score recipients. See an advisor in the College of Education Advising Center for more details.

Student Teaching

Student teaching is a full-time, full-semester carefully supervised experience. Through written agreements, university and school authorities are committed to providing quality field experiences for prospective teachers. An international student teaching option affords students the opportunity to explore teaching from a multicultural perspective.

Student teaching applications must be filed at least one semester prior to student teaching, by posted deadlines filed at least one semester prior to student teaching, by posted deadlines. An applicant must successfully meet all conditions specified by the appropriate academic department before an application for supervised teaching will be approved. Failure by the student teacher to meet any requirement may result in delay or cancellation of the supervised teaching assignment.

Any candidate for student teaching who has transferred to UNLV must fulfill all specific requirements and have completed at least 15 hours in residence, including nine credits in professional education courses. Additional courses — as determined by the advisor or the department chair — may be required of the student. Verify with departments for possible alternative degree requirements.

Scholarships

Please refer to College/Departmental Scholarships in the Student Financial Services section of this catalog.

Advisement

Advising is provided by the College of Education Advising Center. Students are encouraged to seek advisement early in their academic programs to ensure efficient advancement through their program. All students are encouraged to see their advisors regularly; degree requirements and/or licensure requirements may change.

Specialized Programs

In addition to its traditional programs, the college provides programs intended to meet the needs of individuals who hold baccalaureate degrees in non-licensed areas and who wish to be licensed to teach. Additional information concerning these programs is available in the Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education Department offices.

For complete information regarding individual departments, please refer to the UNLV web page, www.unlv.edu, and click on the College of Education.

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