University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT) 
    
    Dec 23, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Agricultural Science, B.S./B.S. in Ed.


Students who complete this NevadaTeach Program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Science with a major in Agricultural Science.  This program provides students with a solid background in agricultural science and in secondary education.  Students who successfully complete the program will have fulfilled all course requirements for state licensure in the area of agricultural sciences at the secondary school level in the State of Nevada.

Program Learning Outcomes


Students will be able to:

  • communicate appropriate outcomes for K-12 learners by creating lesson and unit plans that meet state standards, incorporate the needs and interests of diverse learners, and utilize research-based practices for the design of effective learning environments. (C)
  • design appropriate instructional interventions for K-12 learners by utilizing various sources of data, including quantitative measures of learning, to inform their instructional and classroom assessment practices. (QR)
  • articulate culturally relevant practices for K-12 education by explaining the social, economic, racial/ethnic, historical, and ethical factors that impact teaching and learning in complex educational systems. (CT)

Contact Information


College of Education and Human Development
Student Advising Center
William Raggio Building, 2005
(775) 784-4298
http://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

Kristina Carey
careyk@unr.edu
William Raggio Building, 4003A
(775) 682-8715

AND

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236  
(775) 784-1634

cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu

 

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval. For lower division coursework not available at your current institution, please review the Reverse Transfer agreement  or the Co-Admission program for options.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning. 

Admission Requirements


Students must be eligible to enroll in MATH 127  OR MATH 176  and ENG 101  to be admitted to NevadaTeach.

Graduation Requirements


  • Total Units | 120
  • Cumulative GPA | 2.0
  • University GPA | 2.0
  • Major GPA | 2.0
  • Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
  • Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
  • Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (26-29 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding  the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2


D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6


E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

II. Additional Core Requirements (0 units)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9


Refer to the Core Curriculum section of this catalog for a list of CO9 courses .

B. Diversity & Equity - CO10


C. Global Contexts - CO11


D. Ethics - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13


F. Application - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (83-84 units)


A. Agriculture Sciences Requirements (41-42 units)


III. Agricultural Economics Requirements (3 units)


IV. Agronomy & Horticulture Requirements (9 units)


V. Agricultural Mechanics (5 units)


  • WELD 211/212 – Welding I/Welding I Practice (5 units @ TMCC)
  • One additional class related to Agriculture Mechanics is recommended (3 units @ TMCC)

C. Career and Technical Education Requirement (6 units)


V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year