Graduation and Licensing

The School of Education recommends that all students complete the graduation application two semesters prior to graduating. The intent of this is to assist students with deficiencies early enough to allow for changes in class scheduling. Graduation applications are available from the Office of the Registrar

In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must:

• Complete a minimum of 128 credits of college course work
• Meet all the requirements of the NSC core curriculum
• Meet all the requirements of the School of Education
• Have a minimum resident grade point average of 2.5

Teaching License

The teaching license is granted by the Nevada Department of Education. To receive a teaching license and or endorsement, you must obtain an application online from the Nevada Department of Education or from the following location:

Department of Education
Teacher Licensing Office
9890 South Maryland Pkwy, Suite 221
Las Vegas, NV 89183

Phone: 702-486-6458 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Fax: 702-486-6450

Department of Education
Teacher Licensing Office
700 East Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775-687-9200 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Fax: 775-687-9101

Please note: The student is responsible for arranging and forwarding all required documentation (official transcripts, Praxis I and II scores, etc.). For more information, contact the Department of Education.

Praxis II. It is required that students take and pass the appropriate Praxis II and have their official scores sent to the Program exam prior to the completion of their internship. Teacher candidates should consult the list of exams for Nevada in the Praxis test booklet at www.ets.org.