Department of Educator Preparation

Preparing teachers who are able to meet the challenges of today's classrooms.

The Educator Preparation department is committed to preparing teachers who are able to meet the challenges of today’s classrooms. The faculty provides an educational program that enables students to: develop a strong foundation of knowledge about teaching and learning; display a love of learning; value democracy and pluralism; and engage in reflective practice about ones growth as a teacher.


Program Areas


Research & News

Dean Easton-Brooks, President Sandoval and awardees at the Spring Celebration.

College of Education and Human Development hosts spring awards ceremony |

Twenty-seven awards were given to celebrate the incredible achievements of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners

Three young men gather around a woman who is pouring chemicals from a beaker into a graduated cylinder. They are in a classroom and they are all wearing protective eye equipment.

University program cohosting nationwide STEM educator conference

The conference invites STEM educators to the Biggest Little City

William J. Raggio Building.

College of Education and Human Development’s graduate programs are among the nation’s best |

College soars 18 spots in U.S. News & World Report ranking


Bachelor Degrees

Integrated Elementary Teaching

This innovative program prepares you to be an elementary teacher in w88 casino for grades K-8. In addition, you earn an additional license or endorsement that enables you to be effective and prepared for today’s diverse classrooms: (1) early childhood education, (2) special education, and/or (3) English as a second language.

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  • DevelopmentalDisabilities Minor
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PackTeach

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Master Degrees

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Ph.D. Degrees

Ph.D. in w88 casino: Curriculum and Instruction

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Ph.D. in w88 casino: Special w88 casino and Disability Studies

Study in this area of emphasis on issues of disability as they apply to w88 casino and human service agencies. Students may focus broadly across disability areas and age ranges, or they may focus more narrowly. Courses are available in the categorical areas of learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities and severe multiple disabilities, and early childhood special w88 casino. Cross-categorical courses are also offered, as well as special topics courses related to key contemporary issues in special w88 casino.

Ph.D. in w88 casino: STEM w88 casino

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Call for Third-Party Comment

On Oct. 28-30, 2024, the w88 casino, Reno, will host an accreditation visit by theAssociation for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). In preparation for the visit, the AAQEP Quality Review Team is soliciting public comment about the quality of educator preparation provided by the w88 casino, Reno. All comments must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2024, through the AAQEP website.
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