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1 Institutional Overview The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Education (COE) offers its students a unique learning environment with direct preparation in PK-16 and other community settings. The College is composed of three academic departments that offer 11 undergraduate, 20 graduate, and 3 certificate programs. Collectively, these programs are in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, English language learning, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, school psychology, higher education, learning and technology, curriculum and instruction, and teacher education. s are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related s (clinical mental health counseling, school counseling) and the National Association of School Psychologists (school psychology). Teacher Preparation With respect to teacher preparation specifically, the UNLV COE provides numerous routes to teacher licensure for candidates. All programs are research-based as well as steeped in the pedagogical practices that support the academic achievement of all students. The variety of programs offered through the COE are designed to meet the needs of enrollees at different stages in their professional and personal lives through a variety of course work and field experiences. COE programs offer face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The Education Student Services Center (ESSC) and COE faculty provide continuous support to candidates as they matriculate through programs. Alternative route to licensure (ARL) program candidates, who hold a bachelor s degree and pass all requirements successfully, are eligible for a conditional teaching license from the Nevada Department of Education (DOE). Successful candidates can begin teaching after one semester of coursework. ARL program courses are at the graduate level and meet the highest academic standards. COE faculty offer coursework for students in external ARL partners that include Troops to Teachers, Teach for America, and Clark County School District (CCSD). Table 1 provides a list of available routes to becoming a teacher in Nevada, and additional information may be found at College and Faculty Highlights The mission of the COE is to achieve local, national, and international prominence as we lead the way with new knowledge and innovative practices in our teaching, research, and service activities. As part of this Top Tier mission, the College boasts seven research centers and clinics dedicated to scholarship and best practices in literacy, autism spectrum disorders, mental health, assessment and evaluation, and multicultural, STEM, and early childhood education. The COE made up of nearly 80 full-time and 50 part-time faculty members, along with 20 professional and classified staff. The UNLV COE actively collaborates with CCSD on a variety of service and research initiatives. s can be categorized into four areas: Growing the Teacher Pipeline, Professional Development s, K-12 Student Services, and Evaluation and Intervention. Additional information can be found on these programs at COE faculty have obtained extensive federal funding and development dollars to support (a) teacher training in special education (e.g., PROJECT SPEN:TT, Dual License for Autism and Intellectual Disability program); (b) doctoral student training in special education with specific attention to the needs of English Language Learners (i.e., PROJECT CULTURED); (c) student scholarships for those studying to be special educators (i.e., Rodman Scholars); (d) STEM-related curriculum and pedagogical development (e.g., Next Generation Science Standards funding, Argumentation research, Learning to Learn Intervention, Intuition K-3 Mathematics Project); and (e) teacher training in English Language Arts (e.g., BELL project) Additional information on external funding awards may be found at 1

2 Completers Existing Number of Students Enrolled/ Fall 2015 Traditional Licensure Enrollment (Undergraduate) Special Education 96 ECE 152 Elementary 401 Secondary 347 Total 996 Fall 2015 Graduate Level Initial Licensure Enrollment Special Education 124 ECE 38 Elementary 147 Secondary 170 Total 479 Prior Number of Completers/ Traditional Licensure Completers Special Education ECE Elementary Secondary Total Alternative Licensure Completers Special Education ECE Elementary Secondary Total Yearly Totals

3 Anticipated 2015 Completers/ Estimated Number of Traditional Licensure Completers (Undergraduate) Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Special Education ECE Elementary Secondary Total Estimated Number of Graduate Initial Licensure Completers Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Special Education ECE Elementary Secondary Total Estimated Number of Graduate ARL Licensure Completers (certificate issued) Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Special Education ECE Elementary Secondary Total Yearly Totals

4 Future Growth/Strategic Plan The UNLV COE is committed to recruiting teachers at local, state, national, and international levels. Recruitment will need to occur at a variety of levels based on the limited recruitment pool locally and statewide. The following are major recruitment initiatives: 1. Expand community college partnerships to explore 2+2 and other curricular options, as well as involve them in recruitment campaigns; 2. Engage in traditional and multimedia recruitment activities targeted towards individuals at high schools, community colleges, and universities (e.g., Future Educators event, campus visits, correspondence with key stakeholders, television, radio); 3. Continue and expand partnerships related to TEACH Schools; 4. Develop a social media campaign to brand teaching profession (e.g., #teachonpurpose), highlighting current teachers and those in teacher preparation programs; and 5. Increase presence on website and other UNLV-related outlets to promote success stories related to teaching. Barriers to Growth/Expansion The UNLV COE is aware of the many barriers to the growth and expansion of various teacher preparation programs- particularly those at the local and state level. The College is committed to working with local, statewide, and national representatives to overcome the barriers related to recruitment and retention of qualified teachers. The following are major barriers to growth that are currently being addressed: 1. The limited pool of qualified candidates who meet minimum qualifications to enter various teacher preparation programs, indicating the need for wide range recruitment efforts on both a national and international level; 2. The negative view of the teaching profession, which calls for a rebranding of the profession; 3. Teacher salary and room for wage growth or other performance-related incentives; 4. Limited University funding for marketing and travel related to recruitment; and 5. Limited University resources (e.g., salary, graduate assistantships, scholarships) that may hinder recruitment and retention of faculty and graduate students. 4

5 Table 1. Teacher Preparation Options a How soon can I be hired as a teacher upon enrolling? Admissions Requirements For those who have completed, or are currently completing, an associate s degree in any discipline: (Birth Through Second Grade) 2+2 ECE PRE K-2: After completion of a four-year program that includes three semesters of coursework including two field experiences and student teaching, candidates can apply for a teaching license. Passing scores required for Praxis Core and Praxis II (Content Area of Text) are required for licensure ECE NON-LICENSE (Administration Option): completion of a four-year degree and two field experiences. ECE PRE K-2: Pass Praxis Core and a 2.75 GPA ECE NON-LICENSE (Administration Option): Attempted Praxis Core upon admission and a 2.75 GPA Elementary Teacher Education (K-8 Licensure) 2+2 QUEST After five semesters; 60 hours of course work, field experience and substituting candidates are eligible for a teaching license 2.75 GPA, Pass PRAXIS Core on admission, PLT and PRAXIS II on completion of program For those who want to earn a bachelor s degree: Education (Birth Through Second Grade) Traditional ECE PRE K-2: After completion of a four-year program that includes three semesters of coursework including two field experiences and student teaching candidates can apply for a teaching license (Passing scores required for Praxis Core and Praxis II (Content Area of Text) for NDE licensure) ECE PRE K-2: Pass Praxis Core and a 2.75 GPA ECE NON-LICENSE / Administration Option: Attempted Praxis Core on admission and a 2.75 GPA 5

6 ECE NON-LICENSE / Administration Option: includes completion of a four-year degree and two field experiences. Elementary Teacher Education (K-8 Licensure) Traditional Undergraduate four-year program, After course requirements and 800 hours of field work candidates are eligible for a teaching license Three semesters of college core, 2.75 GPA, pass PRAXIS Core, submit essay, complete education coursework, pass PLT, PRAXIS II exam at end of program. Secondary Teacher Education (7-12 Licensure) Traditional Undergraduate four-year program After course requirements and 800 hours of field work candidates are eligible for a teaching license Three to four semesters of college core, 2.75 GPA, pass PRAXIS Core, complete education course work, pass PLT, PRAXIS Content exam at end of program. Special Education (K-12 Generalist Licensure) Traditional Undergraduate four-year Bachelor s degree; after course work and three field experiences candidates are eligible for a teaching license Three to four semesters of college core, 2.75 GPA, pass PRAXIS Core, complete education course work, pass PRAXIS II on completion of program For those who have a bachelor s degree in any discipline, and want to obtain an endorsement only in a specific teaching area: Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Infancy (Birth to 3 years) Certificate After completion of 27 credit hours (18 hours of coursework, 9 hours of fieldwork) Bachelor s Degree, 2.75 GPA and pass the Praxis Core. 6

7 Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool (3 to 8 years) Certificate After completion of 27 credit hours (18 hours of coursework, 9 hours of fieldwork) Bachelor s Degree, 2.75 GPA and pass the Praxis Core. Education (Birth Through Second Grade) ARL After one semester: 9 credit hours of coursework and 45 hours of observation/participation at the UNLV/CSUN Preschool; candidates can apply for a conditional license Bachelor s Degree, 2.75 GPA, Passing scores on the PRAXIS Core. For those who have a bachelor s degree in any discipline other than in Education, and want to earn a master s degree through an ARL program: Special Education (Birth to 8 years) ARL Special Education (K-12 Generalist) ARL After one semester: 9 credit hours of coursework and 45 hours of observation/participation at the UNLV/CSUN Preschool; candidates can apply for a conditional license After one semester: 9 credit hours of coursework and 45 hours of fieldwork candidates can apply for a conditional license Bachelor s Degree, 2.75 GPA, Passing scores on the PRAXIS Core. Bachelor s Degree, 2.75 GPA, PRAXIS Core and PRAXIS II passing scores. Face-to-face and online delivery of coursework. Field experience mentor support during first year of teaching Elementary Education (K-8 Licensure) ARL After one semester: nine credits of coursework and 150 hours of field work; candidates can apply for a conditional license (1) Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a field other than education, whose overall undergraduate or graduate GPA is 3.0 or higher; (2) Pass the Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, and Math); (3) Be accepted to the UNLV Graduate College 7

8 Secondary Teacher Education in English, Science and Math (6-12) ARL After one semester: 9 credit hours of coursework and field experience; candidates can apply for a conditional license (1) Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a field other than education, whose overall undergraduate or graduate GPA is 3.0 or higher; (2) Pass the Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, and Math); (3) Be accepted to the UNLV Graduate College; (4) Applicable only to candidates seeking Secondary licensure: Must pass Praxis 2 in appropriate subject areas (eg., English, Math, Science, etc.). Students may be enrolled in the 9 credit coursework for conditional licensure while fulfilling Praxis 2 requirements. NOTE: Students applying for conditional licensure with the Nevada Department of Education must have met Praxis 2 requirements and the 9 credit coursework for conditional licensure. For those who have a bachelor s degree and want to earn a traditional master s degree: ` Career and Technical and Postsecondary Education (7-12+) M.Ed./M.S. Education (Birth Through Second Grade) M.Ed. After 12 credits hours of coursework and field experiences, candidates are eligible for an endorsement in Business and Industry/CTE Workforce Education license After credit hours of coursework and field experience. Courses offered in four-week units; Friday (4 to 8 pm) and Saturday (8am to 4pm) or face to face/online format evenings throughout the semester. Eligible for teaching license (Passing scores required for Praxis Core Bachelor's degree in any discipline, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. Bachelor s Degree, 3.00 GPA, Pass PRAXIS Core on admission. 8

9 and Praxis II (Content Area of Text) for NDE licensure) Special Education (Birth to 8 years) M.Ed. After 36 credit hours of coursework and field experience. Courses offered in four-week units; Friday (4 to 8 pm) and Saturday (8am to 4pm) or face to face/online format evenings throughout the semester. Eligible for teaching license (Passing scores required for Praxis Core and Praxis II (Content Area of Text) for NDE licensure) Bachelor s Degree, 3.00 GPA, Passing scores on the PRAXIS. Educational Technology (K-12) M.Ed. Bachelor's degree in any discipline, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. Elementary Education, Elementary Mathematics Education, Elementary Science Education, or Elementary Social Studies Education (K-8) M.Ed./M.S. Bachelor's degree in Education, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. English Language Arts Education (K- 12) M.Ed./M.S. Bachelor's degree in Education, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. 9

10 Literacy Education (K-12) M.Ed. Multicultural Education (K-12) M.Ed./M.S. Bachelor's degree in Education, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. Bachelor's degree in any discipline, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. Secondary Education Secondary Mathematics Education Secondary Science Education Secondary Social Studies Education (7-12) M.Ed./M.S. Bachelor's degree in Education, GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework. Special Education (Graduate K-12 Generalist, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities; K-12) M.Ed. Graduate two-year Master s program, 30 hours of licensure coursework and six hours of graduate coursework. Candidates select program area. GPA 3.00 in undergraduate coursework, pass PRAXIS tests required for licensure. Eligible for special education teaching license on completion of program. Note. a All programs accept applicants for Fall, Spring, or Summer with exception of the Elementary Teacher Education (K-8 Licensure) 2+2 QUEST 10