Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Nevada

Nevada reports 9 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Nevada Department of Education.

Grand Canyon University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

Great Basin College

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

Iteach Nevada

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Nevada Teacher Corps/The New Teacher Project

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Nevada Teachers of Tomorrow

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

University of Nevada, Reno

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

Washoe County School District

Run by: School district
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Western Governors University

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: No
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

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