Admissions to Masters
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
Curriculum & Instruction
Master's Degree Programs
Application Process and Admission Information
C&I Priority Deadlines for Submitting Application
Fall M.Ed./M.S. Application Spring M.Ed./M.S. Application
to the Graduate College to the Graduate College
Due on or before Due on or before
March 15* November 1*
*Official transcripts will be accepted after this date.
Master's Program Application Process Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department
Part One: Application for Admission to the Graduate College
1. Complete the Graduate College Application Packet, then electronically submit the application to the Graduate College, along with the $60.00 application fee ($75.00 for international students). Letters of recommendation and GRE scores are not required for C& I applicants. The Graduate College Application form is available via: <http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/admissions/domestic/applying/how.html>.
Notes for completing the on-line Graduate College application
After logging in and before final submission, there are 11 sections to complete before submitting the application. Each section can be accessed via links on the left side of the application screen. Save or save and continue before closing each section; information may be entered during more than one log-in session.
Applicant Information:
Additional Information:
Residency/Employment Information:
Languages:
Complete each of the above sections as requested.
Standardized Tests:
No test scores required. (Exception: Post-baccalaureate Graduate Licensure Program (GLP) applicants should link to <http://ci.unlv.edu>; click on Programs and then Licensure for required test scores.)
Program Information:
Program of study - select one
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (MED)
CURRICULUM AND INSTUCTION (MS)
Term of Admission
Priority deadline for Fall semester is March 15th
Priority deadline for Spring semester is November 1st
Concentration - type in one of the following
Art Education Elementary Mathematics Ed.
Elementary Education Secondary Mathematics Ed.
Elementary Education Endorsement* Elementary Science Ed.
Secondary Education Secondary Science Ed.
Literacy Education Elementary Social Studies Ed.
Library Science Secondary Social Studies Ed.
Children's & Young Adult Literature Multicultural Ed.
Reading Specialist Technology Integration
English Education Technology Leadership
Teaching English as a Second Language Post-Secondary TESL
Graduate Licensure Program Secondary (GLPS)**
Graduate Licensure Program Elementary (GLPE)**
*Adds K-8 Elementary to an Existing License **Post-baccalaureate GLP Teacher Licensure
Transfer Credit Information:
Complete as requested; for additional information refer to the Transfer Course section in the Master's Degree Program Admission Information Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department portion of this document.
Postsecondary Institutions:
Complete as requested.
Uploading unofficial transcripts for each institution attended will assist with efficiently processing an application while awaiting arrival of official transcripts.
One set of official transcript(s) from each university/college attended must be mailed directly to the Graduate College. No hand-carried, photocopied, or "Issued to Student" transcripts will be accepted. All transcripts must be received directly from all post-secondary institutions attended. If the applicant attended UNLV, he/she must go to the UNLV website at <https://slt.studentlife.unlv.edu/transcript/> to complete a transcript request form.
Mail Info: UNLV GRADUATE COLLEGE
4505 MARYLAND PKWY BOX 451017
LAS VEGAS NV 89154-1017
Financial Support:
Graduate Assistant Application
For further information contact the C&I Graduate Studies office via cigrad@unlv.nevada.edu, 895-1986, or Carlson Education Bldg. Room 368A. Must be a full time student while working 20 hours per week on campus during normal business hours.
Financial Aid Information
Complete as requested; be sure to complete a FASFA form <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> at the beginning of each academic year as per announcements of potential financial aid or scholarship opportunities.
Graduate Program Supplementary Information:
Graduate Program Additional Application
No additional application required. (Exception: Post-baccalaureate Graduate Licensure Program applicants must upload a GLP application; visit <http://ci.unlv.edu> and click on Programs and then Licensure.)
Personal Statement
Upload a Personal Professional Goals Statement document. Explicitly include in the statement your reason(s) for pursuing a master's degree, proposed M.Ed. or M.S. concentration, names and contact information for two professional references, and, if applicable, will you be part of a cohort group, e.g., Teach for America (TFA) or the Graduate Licensure Program (GLP) for initial teacher licensure.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Recommendation Provider, etc.
Not required.
Application Status: Ready for Submission
Step 1: Be sure all required information has been typed, uploaded and saved before submitting.
Step 2: Submit application payment as requested.
Step 3: Finalize submission by completing the signature page.
2. Additional Graduate College Information:
• Fellowship/Scholarship Applications
<http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/financing>
• Graduate Assistant Application
<http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/ga>
• On-line Graduate College Catalog
<http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/current/publications>
• Immunizations
Nevada State law requires all UNLV graduate students who are officially admitted to a program of study to submit proof of immunizations to the Graduate College before being granted permission to register for classes. For further information regarding the mandatory immunization requirement, contact the Student Health Center at (702) 895-3370.
Part Two: Application for Admission to the Curriculum and Instruction Department
1. Be sure to upload a Personal Professional Goals Statement document in the Personal Statement section of the Graduate College Application form. Explicitly include in your statement your reason(s) for pursuing a master's degree, proposed M.Ed. or M.S. concentration, names and contact information for two professional references, and, if applicable, will you be part of a cohort group, i.e., Teach for America (TFA) or the Graduate Licensure Program (GLP) for initial teacher licensure. It is not necessary to send letters of recommendation to either C&I or the Graduate College.
2. For additional information, including concentrations course requirements for programs of study, not included in the attached information sheet, visit <http://ci.unlv.edu/> with link to Masters.
Master's Degree Program Admission Information Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department
The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department offers two master's degree programs: the Master's of Education (M.Ed.) and the Master's of Science (M.S.). Within each master's degree program, concentrations have been designed to meet students' professional goals and/or interests. Detailed information regarding the concentrations can be found on the Master's website via <http://ci.unlv.edu> with link to Masters.
Master's Degree Concentrations
Art Education Elementary Mathematics Ed.
Elementary Education Secondary Mathematics Ed.
Elementary Education Endorsement* Elementary Science Ed.
Secondary Education Secondary Science Ed.
Literacy Education Elementary Social Studies Ed.
Library Science Secondary Social Studies Ed.
Children's & Young Adult Literature Multicultural Ed.
Reading Specialist Technology Integration
English Education Technology Leadership
Teaching English as a Second Language Post-Secondary TESL
Graduate Licensure Program Elementary (GLPE)**
Graduate Licensure Program Secondary (GLPS)**
*Adds K-8 Elementary to existing License **Post-baccalaureate GLP Teacher Licensure
Students seeking a M.Ed. or M.S. generally hold a bachelor's degree in education and have a teaching license within the K-12 range. Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-education field are eligible for the Graduate Licensure Program (GLP) in elementary or secondary education (refer to http://ci.unlv.edu/licensure) offered only as M.Ed, the Postsecondary TESL program of study which is available as M.Ed. or M.S., or other emphasis concentrations if approved by faculty.
The M.Ed. requires a minimum of 37 semester hours of study. Students in the M.Ed. program complete a one-semester hour culminating activity for the degree. M.Ed. students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher during their program of study.
The M.S. requires a minimum of 39 semester hours of study. Students in the M.S. program complete a six-semester hour thesis and oral defense as the culminating activity for the degree. M.S. students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher during their program of study.
Admission Requirements for M.Ed. and M.S.
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate College, applicants must also meet Department of C&I requirements:
1. Prior to admission, completed a minimum of 18 semester hours of coursework in professional education taken at either the undergraduate or post-baccalaureate level. This requirement does not apply to students in the Graduate Licensure Program, Post-Secondary TESL, or other emphasis concentrations if approved by faculty.
2. Submit a Personal Professional Goals Statement. Explicitly include in the statement reason(s) for pursuing a master's degree, proposed M.Ed. or M.S. concentration, and names and contact information for two professional references.
Applications are processed when all materials required by both the Graduate College and C&I Department have been received. The materials are then forwarded to the Graduate Coordinator who evaluates the applicant's credentials and recommends either: 1) full or provisional admission to the program, depending on the strength of the applicant's academic credentials, or 2) denial. Students are admitted to the C&I Department Fall and Spring.
Application Priority Deadlines: March 15 for Fall semester and November 1 for Spring semester.
C&I students are not admitted to the Graduate College during the summer; however, potential candidates may enroll in selected courses, as non-degree seeking, special graduate students while waiting completion of the admission process. Or, students who wish to begin studies, but who missed the application deadline for Fall or Spring semesters, may enroll as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Visit <http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/admissions/> for the non-degree application form. Caution: 1) a maximum of 15 semester hours completed prior to the semester of matriculation (admission) may be used to meet master's degree requirements, and 2) there is no guarantee that courses completed as a non-degree graduate student will apply to a graduate program of study. Therefore, it is recommended that non-degree graduate students enroll in core classes or electives as listed for the intended concentration. For concentrations and associated specific course listings, visit <http://ci.unlv.edu> with links to Programs and then Masters.
Transfer Courses
Transfer courses and courses taken at UNLV before admission may be accepted in a program of study. A maximum of 15 graduate level semester hours may be transferred and must:
a. fall within the six (6) year limit for completion of the degree (the six (6) year limit begins with the oldest course listed on a program of study);
b. be evaluated by the advisor as meeting program emphasis concentration requirements (the advisor may communicate with other faculty who teach similar courses, but there are no forms requiring approval) and approved by the Graduate Coordinator;
c. be completed with a grade of "B" or better (no grades of "B-" or lower or pass/fail are transferable); and
d. be limited to 12 semester hours if the student was enrolled in a courses at another accredited institution (these hours are considered part of the 15 hour transfer limit); and
e. not be part of another program of study culminating in a degree posted on transcripts.
Provisional Status
If a student is admitted on provisional status due to low undergraduate GPA, i.e., <2.75, nine (9) semester hours of designated coursework must be completed during the first year of study and grades of "B" or better must be earned. These courses appear on the Certificate of Admission and are generally core requirements.
Advisor Assignment and Program of Study Forms
Upon acceptance, official written notification of will be forwarded to you by the Graduate College. In addition, you will receive an email* from the C&I Department, identifying your advisor. In consultation with the advisor, students are responsible for filing program of study forms with the Graduate College within the first 16 semester hours of coursework. For additional information regarding the Master's Degree Program of Study course requirements, visit < http://ci.unlv.edu> with links to Programs, Masters and Forms. *All e-mail correspondence will be sent to your UNLV Rebelmail account. You must open and activate your Rebelmail to receive e-mail correspondence. You may forward Rebelmail to your own personal e-mail account.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Programs
1) Graduate Licensure Program (GLP) - Elementary & Secondary (leads to licensure & master's degree)
2) Initial Licensure Program (ILP) - Elementary & Secondary (leads to licensure only)
For further information contact the C&I Professional Development Office for Initial Teacher Licensure, Carlson Education Building Room 354, phone (702) 895-1536,
email <professionaldevelopmentoffice@unlv.edu>, or
visit <http://ci.unlv.edu> with links to Programs and then Licensure.