Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
- Time limits for degree completion: 6 years if admitted post-masters; 8 years if admitted post-bachelor's degree
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting May 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before May 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
81 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Las Vegas, United States
Disciplines
Teaching
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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: 145 (verbal), 145 (quantitative), 3.5 (analytical)
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
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.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 37,607 AUD / year (≈ 26,658 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 37,198 AUD / year (≈ 26,368 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 10,913 AUD / year (≈ 7,736 USD / year)
Living costs
Las Vegas, United States
1,241-2,017 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.