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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

School Psychology
The Ed.S. in School Psychology major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares professional school psychologists.

Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool
The Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool (ECSE-Preschool) major offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a graduate certificate programme designed for individuals who want to acquire specific ECSE-Preschool skills to meet the needs or demands of their workplace and a Nevada Department of Education (NDE) endorsement.

Early Childhood Education
The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is designed to provide a comprehensive contemporary programme of teacher preparation and education for early childhood settings (e.g., day care, preschool education, hospitals, community education, early intervention programmes, agencies, infant/toddler education and preK-2nd grade).
Online Teaching and Training
This web-based Online Teaching and Training certificate from University of Nevada, Las Vegas is offered as a sequence of courses that includes both conceptual and strategic implementation foci.

Early Childhood Special Education - Infancy
The Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education - Infancy (ECSE-Infancy) major offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a graduate certificate programme designed for individuals who want to acquire specific ECSE-Infancy skills to meet the needs or demands of their workplace and a Nevada Department of Education (NDE) endorsement.
Conditional Licensure Certificate for Elementary Teaching
The Conditional Licensure Certificate for Elementary Teaching program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a graduate certificate program designed for individuals who want to acquire elementary school teaching knowledge, skills and dispositions to meet the needs or demands of teaching in elementary schools.

Music Education
The Master of Music major delivered by Music Education – Graduate Licensure offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, develops advanced competencies in music teaching and provides the means for students holding an undergraduate music degree the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Nevada.

Special Education
The Graduate Certificate in Special Education major delivered at University of Nevada, Las Vegas targets both part-time and full-time graduate students who wish to develop specialized knowledge in one of five special education strands: autism, learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, gifted, intellectual disabilities.

Leadership in English Language Acquisition and Development
The Leadership in English Language Acquisition and Development major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares educators to work in PK-12 to advocate for the specific sociocultural, academic, cognitive, and linguistic needs of English language learners.
Curriculum and Instruction
The Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction degree program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed for individuals who possess the ability and desire to pursue advanced graduate work beyond the master’s level.
Conditional Licensure Certificate for Secondary Teaching
The Conditional Licensure Certificate for Secondary Teaching program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a graduate certificate program designed for individuals who want to acquire secondary school teaching knowledge, skills and dispositions to meet the needs or demands of teaching in secondary schools.
Multicultural Education
The Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Education (GCME) from University of Nevada, Las Vegas targets full- or part-time graduate students who seek academic preparation in multicultural education in order to build/improve their capacity for working well/effectively with diverse populations.
School Counseling
The School Counseling course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed for individuals already holding master's degrees in counseling who are seeking to enhance their professional counseling practice and licensure options.

Curriculum and Instruction
The M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas consists of required core courses coupled with courses specifically related to the area of concentration. A culminating experience concludes the degree and provides evidence of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained while in the programme.
Nursing Education
The online Nursing Education program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas uses a variety of teaching strategies designed to actively engage students.
Global Teaching Research
The Graduate Certificate in Global Teaching Research at University of Nevada, Las Vegas has a strong focus on systematic and rigorous educational inquiry.
Qualitative Research
The Qualitative Research course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas facilitates students’ understanding of and capacity for designing and conducting naturalistic studies that demonstrate contemporary standards of scientific rigor.

Higher Education
The Master of Education degree in Higher Education major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares graduates for entry-level leadership positions at public and private universities, community colleges, and proprietary institutions.
Career and Technical Education
The Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education from University of Nevada, Las Vegas is ideal for those who have specific occupation knowledge and skills and would like to seek professional advancement in the field of career and technical education; or those who require professional knowledge courses for Nevada CTE certification.

Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Science (M.S.) Curriculum and Instruction major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, holds as its central mission the preparation and development of educators at all levels. The department ensures that its professional education programs are based on essential knowledge, established and current research findings, and sound professional practice.