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

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


Students who complete the Nevada Teach Secondary Education and Environmental Science program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science. This program provides students with a solid background in environmental science and secondary teaching. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to compete nationally for admission to graduate and professional programs in the natural resources and environmental sciences and have completed all coursework required to apply for a license to teach environmental science at the secondary school level.

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


Students should contact the College of Education and Human Development Student Advising Center
William Raggio Building, 4002
(775) 784-4298
http://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

AND

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology,& Natural Resources:
For questions about academic advising:
All incoming and current students should contact:
CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236
(775) 784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu

 

For questions about upper-division electives and career advising:

All students can contact their faculty mentor:

Erica Bigio (A-L) (ebigio@unr.edu)
Julie Stoughton (M-Z) (jstoughton@cabnr.unr.edu)

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  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 established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning. 

Admission Requirements


Students must be eligible to enroll in

  and ENG 101  to be admitted to NevadaTeach Environmental Science. 

Graduation Requirements


  • Total Units | 120 units
  • 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. General Education Requirements (27-36 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 (4-10 units) CO2


C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) CO4, CO4L


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


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6  courses.

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 (1 unit maximum)


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


B. Diversity & Equity CO10


C. Global Contexts CO11


D. Ethics (1 unit) CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis CO13


F. Application CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (82-83 units)


V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (0-10 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


Fall Semester (13 units)


Spring Semester (17 units)


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year