Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$29,118 per year
Location
Las Vegas, United States
About the program
Students who complete the Secondary Education program offered by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will earn a bachelor’s degree and be licensed as a grade 6-12 teacher by the State of Nevada. Students who already have a degree and want to become a Secondary teacher, need to take course work through the teacher licensure program. Every student who intends to receive a degree in Secondary Education from UNLV is required to meet course requirements for a First Teaching Field. Second Teaching fields are optional. Secondary Teaching fields include:
- Art
- Biological Science
- Earth Science
- English
- General Science
- Math
- Physical Science
- Social Studies
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the subject matter that they teach as described in professional and institutional standards.
- Effectively plan classroom-based instruction utilizing effective instructional practices.
- Practice evidence-based decision-making through the use of formative and summative assessments as well as the critical interpretation of research and inquiry in order to improve educational practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of learners and their social, cultural, and language contexts with a global perspective and intentional sensitivity to other cultures.
- Integrate technology in instruction to support student learning and develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement.
Career Possibilities
- Possible career options after receiving this degree:
- Teacher in a secondary school in public or private institutions
- Educational content specialist
Courses Included:
- Humanities and Fine Arts
- Life and Physical Sciences and Analytical Thinking
- Social Sciences
- Valuing Cultural Diversity
- Educational Psychology
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