Overview

Completing this Teacher Education degree at University of Nevada, Las Vegas will enable individuals to answer the national call for teacher educators and researchers in this field. The program is one of only a few in the nation devoted to teacher education.

Career Possibilities

University or college professor

Curriculum leader

Educational consultant

Researcher at private and public institutions

District administrators

Director/administrator of state and national departments of education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Foundations of Education

Qualitative Research Methodologies

Curriculum and Instruction Culminating Experience

Advanced Research in Teaching and Teacher Education

Technology in Teacher Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

81 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Teaching View 71 other PhDs in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

145 _(verbal)

145 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For post-bachelor's applicants, a regionally accredited bachelor degree from a program in an area closely related to the chosen field of specialization is required.

For post-master's applicants, prior to the admission start date, a master degree from a regionally accredited program in an area closely related to the chosen field of specialization is required.

For post-master's: Have satisfactory teaching experience, preferably licensed.

Submit a complete Graduate College online application, by the stated application date, including the following:

Three letters of recommendation from professionals who can specifically address the applicant's potential for success in the doctoral program.

One letter, minimally, must be from a university faculty member addressing past academic success and future potential in a doctoral program.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

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