About the course

The M.Ed. program in the Department of Educational & Clinical Studies is designed to meet the needs of persons who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to earn a master's degree in special education or early childhood education, with or without licensure. Students are expected to develop a plan of study that is most relevant to their educational purposes. Students seeking a license to teach should be aware that certification or endorsement requirements might limit their choices. A number of specific focus areas are available and can lead to the following Nevada Department of Education endorsements: Autism, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Generalist-Mild Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, Intellectual Disabilities, Teaching English as a Second Language, or other professional areas, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$48,340

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Las Vegas
Summer (May), 2024	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2024	Las Vegas
Spring (January), 2025	Las Vegas
Summer (May), 2025	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2025	Las Vegas
Spring (January), 2026	Las Vegas
Summer (May), 2026	Las Vegas

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nevada

A minimum grade point average of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a 3.00 grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate work. Admission to a master's degree program in special education requires that students with a GPA of less than 2.75 be admitted to the graduate program with provisional status, and

　　A letter of application/intent.

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) - Minimum score: 80, Paper‐based: Total minimum score 550, (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213. IETLS - Minimum score: 6.5.

　　Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, or an approved international equivalent.

　　All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received.

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nevada. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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