Teacher Preparation Program

Elementary and Secondary Education

Mission Statement
The mission of Nevada State College School of Education is to prepare highly qualified educators who will respond to the needs of all learners and educate students to reach their highest potential.
The faculty of the School of Education adheres to the NSC Core Values:

  • Innovation: We are visionaries and risk-takers.
  • Teaching Excellence: We are a collaborative team, educational advocates, scholars and leaders who put students first.
  • Economic Development: We are educational recruiters, community partners and fundraisers.
  • Assessment: We are researchers who incorporate professional standards and best practices in our courses and who continually reflect and assess our programs.
  • Customer Service: We are advisors and mentors to the community.
  • Heritage: We are committed to diversity, equitable practices and social justice.
Learning Outcomes
The Teacher Candidate will demonstrate basic skills and dispositions in:
  • Critical Thinking
    • Domain 1: Knowledge of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students, selecting instructional goals, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction in relation to Planning and Preparation;

  • Communication
    • Domain 2: Creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for learning, managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior and organizing physical spacein relation to Classroom Environment;
    • Domain 3: Communicating clearly and accurately, using questioning and discussion techniques, providing feedback to students, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness in relation to Instruction;
  • Effective citizenship
    • Domain 4: Reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, contributing to the school and District, growing and developing professionally and showing professionalism in relation to Professional Responsibilities.

The program offered by the Teacher Preparation Program is standards-based. The standards set forth by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) guide the development and evaluation of the programs and related activities of the Teacher Preparation Program. The standards of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) are integrated into the program's framework. The framework is the benchmark by which student performance competencies and the effectiveness of all school programs and activities are assessed.

The framework is composed of four research-based domains:
  • Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
  • Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
  • Domain 3: Instruction
  • Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

The elements and rubrics for the components of each domain have been integrated into the progress gates through which students must pass in order to continue moving forward in the Education Program. The Progress Gates are:

Gate One
Before registration for initial (300 level) education courses, the student must have:
  • General admission into Nevada State College;
  • A resume;
  • A 500-word typed essay entitled: "Why I Want to Become a Teacher";
  • An official transcript of all college course work;
  • Proof of knowledge of competency in core subjects, including writing and technology;
  • Passing score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST or Praxis I);
  • Clear FBI fingerprinting check;
  • Clear Tuberculin (TB) test;
  • Successful interview; and
  • GPA of 2.0 or better.
Gate Two
Before acceptance into the internship the student must have:
  • GPA of 2.0 or better
  • A passing score on the Praxis II subject area and pedagogy tests;
  • An assessment of the student portfolio, which will be a structured collection of the student's progress, achievements, contributions, and efforts that is selective, reflective, and collaborative and demonstrates accomplishments through the education courses leading up to the internship or internship experience;
  • An interview.
Gate Three
Before successful completion of the internship, the students must:
  • Tier 1: Using the framework rubrics, the student will continually self assess and reflect upon his/her present level of effectiveness as a teacher and the growth areas which he/she must focus upon and seek assistance if necessary.
  • Tier 2: Using the student's self assessment and the cooperating teacher's and college supervisor's observation notes, (which are based upon the framework rubrics), the intern, cooperating teacher and the college supervisor will regularly review the intern's progress and plan for his/her growth in effectiveness.
  • Tier 3: The cooperating teacher and the college supervisor will review the student's progress in becoming an effective teacher and assign a final grade for the internship experience. The final assessment will be used by the Program and receiving school district (CCSD, etc.), as a starting point for planning for the new teacher's special induction and staff development needs.
Gate Four
Program Completion Requirements:
  • Completion of a minimum of 128 credits with an overall GPA of 2.00 or better;
  • Completion of major requirements for secondary school teachers;
  • Certification of mastery in writing, technology, and diversity by student's presentation of portfolio to college-wide review board;
  • Recommendation of Teacher Preparation Program faculty to the College President.
Transfer Policy:
Any candidate for student teaching who has transferred to NSC must fulfill all specific requirements and have completed at least 15 hours in residence, including nine credits in professional education courses. Additional courses, as determined by the advisor or the Department Chair, may be required of the student.
Education specific transfer courses can not be older than 5 years.

 

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Curriculum

  1. Core Curriculum............................................36-39 credits

    1. English (6 credits)
      1. ENG 101- Composition I ................... 3
      2. ENG 102- Composition II .................. 3

        3. Note: Students who place into ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121- Introduction to the College Experience......1
      2. CEP 122- Enhancing Academic Success.....................1

    3. Natural Sciences (7 credits)
      1. BIOL 100 - General Biology for Non-Majors...............4
      2. AST 103- Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System........3

    4. Mathematics and Logic (3 credits)
      1. MATH 120 OR Higher........................ 3

    5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
      1. PSY 101- General Psychology ........... 3

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits)- Refer to the Fine Arts  section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits)
      1. COM 101- Fundamentals of Speech Communication.................. 3
      2. Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum.........3

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits)- Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits)

      1. CBL 400- Community Based Learning Capstone........... 3

  2. Additional major requirements...................................12 credits

    1. MATH 122- Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers................................3
    2. MATH 123- Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers...........3
    3. PSY 307- Principles of Educational Psychology...........................................3
    4. PSY 430- Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood  ..............................3

  3. Education Courses ................................................. 74 credits
    1. EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (formerly CI 362).......3
    2. EDEL 441- Standards-based Curriculum-Elementary Science (Physics emphasis).....3
    3. EDEL 443- Teaching Elementary School Science (formerly CI 364)............... 3
    4. EDEL 443P- Teaching Elementary School Science Practicum (Physics emphasis).....1
    5. EDEL 443P- Teaching Elementary School Science Practicum (Earth Science emphasis).....1
    6. EDEL 445- Curriculum Development Elementary School Science (Earth Science emphasis).....3
    7. EDEL 453- Teaching Elementary School Social Science (formerly CI 366).....3
    8. EDEL 483- Elementary Supervised Student Teaching (formerly CI 460)........12
    9. EDRL 407- Teaching Literature (formerly ENG 282)........ 3
    10. EDRL 427- Teaching Writing across School Curriculum (formerly CI 467)..............3
    11. EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I (formerly CI 360) .................... 3
    12. EDRL 443- Literacy Instruction II (formerly CI 361) ..................... 3
    13. EDRL 451- Content Area Literacy (formerly ENG 297)........ 3
    14. EDRL 461- Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy (formerly CI 405).......3
    15. EDRL 471- Language Acquisition, Development and Learning (formerly CI 431)........ 3
    16. EDRL 474- Methods for English Language Learners........ 3
    17. EDRL 475- Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners........ 3
    18. EDRL 477- Curriculum Development English Language Learners........ 3
    19. EDU 203- Introduction to Special Education.............    3
    20. EDU 204 - Technology in Elementary Education ..................3
    21. EDU 206 - Classroom Management Elementary Education ......3
    22. EDU 250- Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 201)................................3
    23. EL 401- Law and Ethics for Educators ..... ..................3
 
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
College Core Curriculum ...................................36-39
Additional major requirements..................................12
Education Courses .............................................74
Electives.....................................................3-6
Total Credits ................................................128

 

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Bilingual Education

Curriculum

  1. Core Curriculum............................................36-39 credits

    1. English (6 credits)
      1. ENG 101- Composition I ................... 3
      2. ENG 102- Composition II .................. 3

        3. Note: Students who place into ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121- Introduction to the College Experience..........1
      2. CEP 122- Enhancing Academic Success.....................1

    3. Natural Sciences (7 credits)
      1. BIOL 100- General Biology for Non-Majors.....................4
      2. AST 103- Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System............3

    4. Mathematics and Logic (3 credits)
      1. MATH 120 OR Higher........................ 3

    5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
      1. PSY 101- General Psychology ........... 3

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts  section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits)
      1. COM 101- Fundamentals of Speech Communication......... 3
      2. Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits)- Refer to the Constitution  section of the Core Curriculum

    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits)
      1. CBL 400- Community Based Learning Capstone........... 3

  2. Additional major requirements..................................12 credits

    1. MATH 122 - Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers..................................3
    2. MATH 123 - Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers...........3
    3. PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Psychology.............................................3
    4. PSY 430 - Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood  ................................3

  3. Education Courses ............................................ 71 credits
    1. EDEL 433 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (formerly CI 362).....................3
    2. EDEL 441 - Standards-based Curriculum-Elementary Science (Physics emphasis).............3
    3. EDEL 443 - Teaching Elementary School Science (formerly CI 364)........................ 3
    4. EDEL 443P - Teaching Elementary School Science Practicum (Physics emphasis)..............1
    5. EDEL 443P - Teaching Elementary School Science Practicum (Earth Science emphasis)........1
    6. EDEL 445 - Curriculum Development Elementary School Science (Earth Science emphasis).....3
    7. EDEL 453 - Teaching Elementary School Social Science (formerly CI 366)...................3
    8. EDEL 483- Elementary Supervised Student Teaching (formerly CI 460).....................12
    9. EDRL 407- Teaching Literature (formerly ENG 282)...................................... 3
    10. EDRL 427- Teaching Writing Across School Curriculum (formerly CI 467)...................3
    11. EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I (formerly CI 360)...............................3
    12. EDRL 451- Content Area Literacy (formerly ENG 297)........ 3
    13. EDRL 461- Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy (formerly CI 405)..................................3
    14. EDRL 471- Language Acquisition, Development and Learning (formerly CI 431)........ 3
    15. EDRL 483- Methods in Bilingual Education (formerly CI 485)...................3
    16. EDRL 485- Assessment and Evaluation Bilingual Education (formerly CI 469)............3
    17. EDRL 487- Curriculum Development Bilingual Education (formerly CI 465)..................3
    18. EDU 203- Introduction to Special Education.............    3
    19. EDU 204 - Technology in Elementary Education ..................3
    20. EDU 206 - Classroom Management Elementary Education ......3
    21. EDU 250- Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 201)................................3
    22. EL 401- Law and Ethics for Educators.... .........................3

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Bilingual Education
College Core Curriculum ................................... 36-39
Additional major requirements..................................12
Education Courses ..............................................71
Electives......................................................6-9
Total Credits .................................................128

 

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education

Curriculum

  1. Core Curriculum............................................36-39 credits

    1. English (6 credits)
      1. ENG 101- Composition I ................... 3
      2. ENG 102- Composition II .................. 3

        3. Note: Students who place into ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121- Introduction to the College Experience......1
      2. CEP 122- Enhancing Academic Success.....................1

    3. Natural Sciences (7 credits)
      1. BIOL 100- General Biology for Non-Majors...............4
      2. AST 103- Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System............3

    4. Mathematics and Logic (3 credits)
      1. MATH 120 OR Higher........................ 3

    5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
      1. PSY 101- General Psychology ........... 3

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits)- Refer to the Fine Arts  section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits)
      1. COM 101- Fundamentals of Speech Communication........................3
      2. Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits)
      1. CBL 400- Community Based Learning Capstone........... 3

  2. Additional major requirements..................................12 credits

    1. MATH 122- Number Concepts for Elementary School Teachers.........3
    2. MATH 123- Statistical and Geometrical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers...........3
    3. PSY 307- Principles of Educational Psychology.........3
    4. PSY 430- Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood  ...........3

  3. Education Courses ............................................. 77 credits
    1. EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (formerly CI 362).......3
    2. EDEL 441- Standards-based Curriculum-Elementary Science (Physics emphasis).....3
    3. EDEL 443- Teaching Elementary School Science (formerly CI 364)............... 3
    4. EDEL 443P- Teaching Elementary School Science Practicum (Physics emphasis).....1
    5. EDEL 443P- Teaching Elementary School Science Practicum (Earth Science emphasis).....1
    6. EDEL 445- Curriculum Development Elementary School Science (Earth Science emphasis).....3
    7. EDEL 453- Teaching Elementary School Social Science (formerly CI 366).....3
    8. EDEL 483- Elementary Supervised Student Teaching (formerly CI 460)........12
    9. EDRL 407- Teaching Literature (formerly ENG 282)........ 3
    10. EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I (formerly CI 360).................... 3
    11. EDRL 443- Literacy Instruction II (formerly CI 361) ..................... 3
    12. EDRL 451- Content Area Literacy (formerly ENG 297)........ 3
    13. EDRL 461- Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction Literacy (formerly CI 405)..................................3
    14. EDRL 471- Language Acquisition, Development and Learning (formerly CI 431)........ 3
    15. EDSP 414- Career Education for Students with Disabilities (formerly CI 369) .....................3
    16. EDSP 432- Serving Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families (formerly CI 413).......................3
    17. EDSP 443- Special Education Curriculum: General Method (formerly CI 410). ..........................3
    18. EDSP 452- Assessment for Special Education Teachers (formerly CI 368). ...........................3
    19. EDSP 453- Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities (formerly CI 367).................3
    20. EDU 203- Introduction to Special Education.............    3
    21. EDU 204 - Technology in Elementary Education ..................3
    22. EDU 206 - Classroom Management Elementary Education ......3
    23. EDU 250- Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 201)................................3
    24. EL 401- Law and Ethics for Educators.....................3

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education
College Core Curriculum ......................................... 36-39
Additional major requirements..................................12
Education Courses ................................................... .....77
Electives...................................................................0-3
Total Credits ............................................................. ...128

 

Concentration in Secondary Education

These courses (42 credits) when combined with the core curriculum and a major in Biology, English, Environmental and Resource Science, History, or Mathematics prepare students for a career in secondary education.

 

Education Minors


ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

 

SECONDARY EDUCATION