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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).

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Educational Policy and Leadership
The Master of Education in Educational Policy and Leadership major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is a 36 semester hour programme that prepares future school leaders to meet the challenges they will face in Southern Nevada PK-12 schools in the 21st century.

School Counseling
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a 48 semester hour programme, prepares professional counselors to meet the academic, career, personal, and social needs of culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 student populations.

Teaching Elementary Education
Teaching Elementary Education major delivered at University of Nevada, Las Vegas holds as its central mission the preparation and development of educators at all levels.

Higher Education
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas targets full or part-time graduate students who may not have studied higher education through any formal degree program but wish to develop a deeper understanding of higher education

Educational Psychology
The Master of Science in Educational Psychology major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is appropriate for students seeking the core knowledge, research tools, and educational experiences necessary to succeed in various educational settings.

Special Education
The Special Education major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the Department of Educational & Clinical Studies is designed to meet the needs of persons who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to arn a master's degree in special education or early childhood education, with or without licensure.

Chief Diversity Officer in Higher Education
The Graduate Certificate Chief Diversity Officer in Higher Education (CDOHE) is a collaborative programme between the Departments of Educational Psychology and Higher Education and Teaching and Learning at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Teacher Licensure K-12 Music
The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Licensure K-12 Music at 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.
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.
Nursing Education
The online Nursing Education program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas uses a variety of teaching strategies designed to actively engage students.