Program Overview

College of Education and Human Development

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in education.

Degrees and Programs

The college offers various degrees and programs, including:

• Bachelor Degrees
  • Human Development and Family Science
  • Integrated Elementary Teaching
  • NevadaTeach
  • PackTeach
  • Secondary Education
• Master Degrees
  • Counseling
    • Professional Licensure Program
    • Master of Arts in Counseling
  • Educational Leadership
    • Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
    • Master of Education in Educational Leadership
  • Elementary Education
    • Lemelson STEM Program
    • Master of Education in Elementary Education
    • Master of Science in Elementary Education
  • Equity, Diversity, and Language Education
    • Master of Science in Equity and Diversity in Education
  • Human Development and Family Science
    • MS in Human Development and Family Science
    • Post-Baccalaureate Program in Early Childhood Education Teacher Licensure
  • Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Learning Design (ITLD), M.S. (Online)
  • Literacy Studies
    • Reading Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
    • Reading Specialist Endorsement Certificate
  • Secondary Education
    • Master of Secondary Education
    • Master of Secondary Education CEI
  • Special Education
    • Master of Special Education
  • Instructional Design & Educational Statistics
• Doctoral degrees
  • Ph.D. in Education: Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Ph.D. in Education: Educational Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Education: English Language Learners
  • Ph.D. in Education: Equity, Diversity, & Language Education
  • Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science
  • Ph.D. in Education: Information Technology in Education
  • Ph.D. in Education: Literacy Studies
  • Ph.D. in Education: Special Education and Disability Studies
  • Ph.D. in Education: STEM Education
  • Ed.D. in Education: Educational Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
• Professional Certificate
  • Professional Certificate in Secondary Education Teacher Licensure
  • TESOL Graduate Certificate
  • Instructional Design and Technology Certificate
• Teaching Licensure Programs
  • Alternate Route to Licensure Program
  • Professional Licensure Program
• Graduate Assistantships
  • COEHD Graduate Assistant Policy and Procedures Manual
• Program Areas
• Online Programs

Admission

Admission Deadlines

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis, meaning that students may apply at any time of the year.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admissions, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited four-year institution.
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher, or 3.0 or higher for last half of degree on a scale of 4.0.
• TOEFL score for international students.

Application Checklist

To complete your application, submit all of the following materials. Applications are not considered complete until all materials have been received.

• Online Application
• Transcripts
  • Official academic transcripts of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities.
• Resume
  • Brief resume of your educational experiences.
• Letters of Recommendation
  • Two professional letters of recommendation.
• Meet admission standards
  • Meet the admission standards in the professional judgment of the program faculty.

Research and Outreach

The college is involved in various research and outreach initiatives, including:

• Centers
  • Downing Clinic
  • Learning and Resource Center
  • Early Learning Center
  • Child & Family Research Center
• Grant Support
  • Pre-Award Grant Support
  • Grant FAQs
  • Post-Award Grant Support
• Initiatives
  • Rural Education Teaching Stipend Program
  • Nevada Math and Technology Program
  • Nevada Adolescent Literacy Network (NALN)
  • Nevada Mathematics Project

Student Success

The college offers various resources to support student success, including:

• Student Resources
  • Student Clubs
  • FIT2Care
  • Taskstream FAQs
  • Computer Lab
• HDFS Pre-Professional Opportunities
• Internships and Careers
  • COST Program
• Teacher Education Practicum
• Testing Information
• Prospective Students
• Nevada Department of Education Scholarships