About
The minor in Secondary Education allows students in a content area such as social science, mathematics, or science to take courses that will lead to licensure in a teaching field.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand theoretical foundations behind teaching and learning.
- Recognize the central concepts of the respective teaching field including disciplines, purposes, themes, and standards.
- Describe characteristics of an effective learning environment attending to intellectual, social, and personal development and supportive of individual and group engagement in the learning processes.
- Design and facilitate meaningful units and lessons that are developmentally appropriate technologies.
- Develop standards-based curricular objectives, modes of teaching, and authentic assessments.
- Integrate a variety of authentic tools of inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making performance skills that empower young learners to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Value cultural diversity and ensure cultural competency.
- Ensure an in-depth understanding and appreciation of democratic principles and social justice applicable both inside and outside of schools and classrooms.
Career Possibilities
- Secondary teacher (grades 7-12)
Requirements
Contacts
Department of Teaching and Learning
The central mission of the Department of Teaching and Learning is to perform educational research and prepare educators at all levels. We ensure that our professional education programs are based on essential knowledge, established and current research findings, and sound professional practice.
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College of Education
The College of Education creates an intellectual environment that promotes quality instruction, significant research, and professional service. With four unique departments, graduates receive the necessary tools and experiences to make an impact on local, national, and global scales.