Program Overview

Introduction to the Alternative Route to Licensure Program

The Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) offers a fast track into teaching for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree outside of education. This comprehensive program provides the opportunity to receive a conditional teaching license in Nevada after one semester, based on successful completion of licensing requirements, and continues through the Nevada standard licensing requirements and Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) requirements for various concentrations.

Concentrations Available

The ARL program offers several concentration areas, including:

• Early childhood education (birth-2nd grade)
• Elementary education (K-8th grade)
• Secondary education (7th-12th grade), with teaching fields in:
  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social studies
  • Art
  • Career and technical education
  • World languages
  • Health/physical education
• Special education (K-12th grade)

Benefits of the ARL Program

The benefits of the ARL program include:

• An expedited track to a full-time teaching position
• Credits that count toward teaching licensure requirements and a master's degree
• Excellent job prospects in Nevada and the Clark County School District
• Ability to teach in the Clark County School District, private schools, and charter schools
• License reciprocity options for states outside of Nevada