This program is designed for those with a degree in another field who want to become teachers. Some undergraduate prerequisite courses may be necessary, depending on your previous course work.

The Master’s First-time Licensure Program in Elementary Education (M.Ed.) is designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in fields other than education at an accredited institution and who want to combine teacher licensure at the K-8 th level and become licensed in Elementary Education by the Nevada State Department of Education (NSDE) with a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.). Students must meet graduate school admissions requirements, maintain required GPA’s, and fulfill the other requirements stated in the manual.