NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Neuroscience, B.S./B.S. in Ed.

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
Students Advising Center, WRB 4002
(775) 784-4298
http://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

College of Science Academic Advisors
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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

Admission Requirements

Students must be eligible to enroll in MATH 181  and ENG 101  to be admitted to NevadaTeach Neuroscience.

Graduation Requirements (120 Units)

• 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. General Education Requirements (27-30 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.

II. Additional Core Requirements (0 Units)

III. Additional College Requirements (0 Units)

IV. Major Requirements (86-87 Units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 Units)

VI. Electives (7-10 Units)

VII. Recommended Schedule