Program Overview
The Elementary Education at University of Nevada Reno is a MSc programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Elementary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Reno, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Elementary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Curriculum Development Mathematics Education
- Curriculum Development Science Education
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Improving Mathematics Instruction
- Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving
- Advanced Methods of Teaching Geometry and Measurement
- Education Topics
- Engineering Technology
- Critical Theory and Pedagogy
- Models of Teaching
- Evaluation of Classroom Learning
- Parent Involvement and Family Engagement (P-12 Perspective)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Application Requirements
- Completed application for program
- Statement of educational philosophy and goals for the degree
- Signed disposition sheet
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation (will accept the graduate school on-line recommendations). At least one recommendation must be from a supervisor who has directly observed the applicant\'s work with children. The other recommendation may be from an employer who has directly supervised the applicant\'s work experiences. Recommendations should provide detailed descriptions of professional qualities and potential for teaching.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,698 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Reno directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nevada Reno
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 12 months