Teacher Preparation Program Admission

All students seeking a degree or certification will need to apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation before registering for initial 300 and 400 level education courses.

Applications for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program are accepted twice each year.  All application materials must be received no later than the application deadline.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Admisson
Priority Admission- March 1
Late Admission- March 2-August 15
(Late admission applications will only be processed after all priority applications have been reviewed.)

Spring Semester Admisson
Priority Admission- October 1
Late Admission- October 2-January 15
(Late admission applications will only be processed after all priority applications have been reviewed.)

Application

Teacher Preparation Program Application
Adobe PDF, Last Modified: 6.12.08

Admission Requirements

  1. General admission into Nevada State College.  Students who have never attended Nevada State College or who have attended as a non-degree seeking student will need to apply for undergraduate admissions through the Office of Admissions and Orientation.  Please note that the Office of Admissions and Orientation will need official transcripts from each institution attended.

  2. Met with a Nevada State College School of Education Academic Advisor.  Students interested in scheduling an advising appointment can contact the School of Education at 702-992-2515.

  3. Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or better.

  4. Submitted an official copy of passing scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics portions of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST or Praxis I). For dates and to schedule an appointment, call Thomson Prometric at 1-800-583-6773. You may also contact the test center below to schedule your appointment.

    Prometric Testing Center
    6625 S. Valleyview Blvd, Suite #414
    Las Vegas, NV 89117
    Tel. (702) 889-4132

    Prometric Testing Center
    940 West Moana Lane, Suite #101
    Reno, Nevada 89509
    Tel. (775)829-2700

  5. A resume.

  6. A 500-word typed essay entitled: “Why I Want to Become a Teacher.” The essay will be reviewed by 1-3 faculty members using an essay rubric.

  7. Clear Tuberculin (TB) Test.  The TB test can be given by a primary physician or the Southern Nevada Health District.

  8. Clear FBI fingerprint check.  A receipt issued by the Clark County School District or other school district is considered acceptable documentation.

    Southern Nevada Students: Fingerprinting may only be done on assigned days.  Students beginning Field Experiences must have prints taken at the next available date.

    Northern Nevada Students: Students will need to contact their school district regarding their fingerprinting policy

The program application can be submitted in-person or by mail to:

Mailing Address
Nevada State College
School of Education
1125 Nevada State College
Henderson, NV 89002

Physical Address
School of Education
311 S. Water Street
Henderson, NV 89015

Handbook

Teacher Preparation Program Handbook
Education students will use the Program Handbook as a guide throughout the program admission, student teaching and graduation processes.
Adobe PDF, Last Modified: 6.12.08