College of Education and Human Development

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of programs and resources for students, including degrees, certificates, and teaching licensure programs.

Degrees and Programs

• 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
      • Admission Requirements
      • MA in Counseling Program Information
      • Program FAQ
  • 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
      • Admission Requirement
  • 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.
      • Admission Requirement
      • Certification
      • Courses
    • Reading Specialist Endorsement Certificate
  • Secondary Education
    • Master of Secondary Education
    • Master of Secondary Education CEI
  • Special Education
    • Master of Special Education
      • IGNITE
  • 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

Departments

• Department of Educational Studies
• Department of Educator Preparation
• Department of Human Development, Family Science and Counseling

Student Success

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

Research & Outreach

• Resources
  • Centers
    • Downing Clinic
      • Resources
      • About us
      • Request Appointment
      • Clinic Services
    • Learning and Resource Center
      • Lendable Technology
        • Audio & Headphone Equipment
        • Laptops, Tablets, and Accessories
        • Computers & Tablets
        • Lighting equipment
        • Presentation equipment
        • Still and video cameras
        • Video and photo accessories
        • Miscellaneous
      • The Art Room
        • The Art Room Price List
        • Ellison Lettering List
    • Early Learning Center
    • Child & Family Research Center
      • Programs and Services
      • Early Head Start Program
      • Forms and Policies
      • Faculty and Staff
      • CFRC News and Events
  • Grant Support
    • Pre-Award Grant Support
      • Grant Resources
    • Grant FAQs
    • Post-Award Grant Support
      • Grant Salary Incentive Procedure
  • Initiatives
    • Rural Education Teaching Stipend Program
      • Rural Education Stipend Application
    • Nevada Math and Technology Program
      • Camp Information
      • Program Participants
      • Tips on Supporting Students in STEM
        • Strategies for Students to Support Themselves in STEM
        • Strategies for Educators to Support Students in STEM
        • Strategies for Parents to Support Students in STEM
        • Approaches to Researching Students and STEM
      • Math and Technology Program Application
    • Nevada Adolescent Literacy Network (NALN)
    • Nevada Mathematics Project
• Grants and initiatives

Camp Information

July 13-18, 2025

The Nevada Math and Technology Program offers a camp experience for students. Two classes of about 25 campers each typically work within their own grade-level grouping. For most class sessions, students work together at tables in randomized groups of four that change daily. Academic sessions take place in the College of Education and Human Development.

Mathematics topics addressed include problem solving, geometry, spatial skills, data analysis and probability (younger group only), and algebra (older group only). Technology components include calculator and computer use. Students use four-function and graphing calculators, as well as tool software (Terrapin Logo and The Geometer's Sketchpad). Program participants also gain exposure to relatable role models in mathematical and technological fields by working with staff, hearing a guest speaker discuss use of mathematics and/or technology, and learning biographical information about contemporary and/or historical mathematicians and computer scientists.

Program staff includes an even mix of local veteran teachers and upper-division pre-service or beginning teachers. Two to three instructors are present in each classroom at all times. Another instructor, who has special expertise in mathematics software use, conducts the computer lab segments.

Instructors base their lessons on the Nevada Math Standards established for the grade level the students will enter in the fall. They employ research-based teaching methods endorsed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, including a constructivist orientation to learning. Students are expected to actively interact with and reflect on materials and ideas. Key pedagogical strategies include hands-on activity, mixed-ability collaborative group work, real-world applications, and problem solving and investigation in a supportive learning environment.

Camp participants and overnight staff engage in recreational activities each evening (such as roller skating and a movie night), and they stay in university residence halls and eat in the campus cafeteria. Parents are invited to participate in introductory and concluding activities.

The cost of the program is $600, which includes tuition, housing, meals and snacks, group recreation, camp t-shirt, math souvenir, and other associated costs. Applications are available, and the program runs from Sunday, July 13 at 5 p.m. to Friday, July 18 at 3:15 p.m. Scholarships are available to participants with demonstrated financial need.

University of Nevada, Reno

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Overview:

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Key Reasons to Study There:

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Other:

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