Teacher Licensure and Testing

The Nevada Department of Education is soley responsible for issuing Nevada Teaching and Administrative Licensure. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers degree programs in and course work designed to qualify those wishing to apply for licensure.

The College of Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers a variety of programs that meet the needs of our diverse population. We offer Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Education, Master of Science, Doctorate Degrees both Ph.D. and Ed.D, as well as specialist degrees. Please visit our Academic Programs page to select a program which meets your needs.

What academic programs are available at UNLV designed to prepare professional educators for teacher licensure?
Counselor Education
Office: CEB 109
Phone: 702-895-5359
Website: http://education.unlv.edu/ced/

Curriculum & Instruction (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Initial Licensure Program, and Graduate Licensure Program)
Office: CEB 354
Phone: 702-895-1540
Department Website: http://ci.unlv.edu/
Department Licensure Website: http://ci.unlv.edu/licensure/

Educational Leadership (PK-12, Workforce Education, and Higher Education)
Office: CEB 320
Phone: 702-895-2724
Website: http://education.unlv.edu/edl/

Educational Psychology
Office: CEB 221
Phone: 702-895-3253
Website: http://education.unlv.edu/EP/

Special Education (Special Education and Early Childhood Education)
Office: CEB 118
Phone: 702-895-3205
Website: http://sped.unlv.edu/

Sports Education Leadership
Office: CEB 399
Phone: 702-895-5057
Website: http://education.unlv.edu/sel/

Undergraduate Advising Center
Office: CEB 226
Phone: 702-895-1537
Website: http://education.unlv.edu/advising/

Which UNLV courses satisfy the Nevada School Law, Nevada Constitution, and U.S. Constitution requirements for licensure?
The following is a list of courses offered at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that may be used to remove provisions from your teacher license. Not every class may be available in any given semester. Some courses might require prerequisites or may have other barriers to enrollment. Click on the course to read the course descriptions.

Both Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution

EDU 210 (2 credits – Undergraduate Core Course)
EDA 700 (1 Credit - Post Bachelors Online Offering)
EDA 755 (3 credits – Masters-Level Course)

Nevada Constitution, only

PSC 100 (1 credit)
PSC 401D (3 credits)
HIST 102 (3 credits)
HIST 217 (3 credits)
HIST 402 (3 credits)
HIST 417A (3 credits)

U.S. Constitution, only

HIST 101 (3 credits)
HIST 106 (3 credits)
HIST 401 (3 credits)
HIST 412 (3 credits)
PSC 304 (3 credits)
PSC 330 (3 credits)
PSC 409C (3 credits)
PUA 241 (3 credits)

Both Nevada Constitution and U.S. Constitution

HIST 100 (4 credits)
PSC 101 (4 credits)

Helpful Information Related to Enrolling at UNLV

Admissions: http://www.unlv.edu/admissions/
Registrar: http://register.unlv.edu/
Financial Aid: http://finaid.unlv.edu/
Online/Distance Education: http://distance_ed.unlv.edu/
Undergraduate Schedule: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/class_schedule/
Graduate Schedule: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/class_schedule/index.asp?lvl=G&tm=1
Admissions: http://www.unlv.edu/admissions/

What are the requirements for licensure?
State mandates and competency testing (http://nvteachers.doe.nv.gov/testing_requirements.htm)
Nevada School Law, Nevada Constitution, U.S. Constitution Testing (http://www.unr.edu/educ/el/nvlaw/)

How does one apply for licensure?
Nevada Department of Education (http://nvteachers.doe.nv.gov/)

Accreditation:

NCATE (State Partnership)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities