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How to become a teacher in Nevada
Prep providers
10
Completers
1,157
Newly licensed
1,999
Colleges (IPEDS)
41
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Nevada Department of Education.
Steps drawn from the state's data
- Earn a bachelor's degree. At least one initial credential requires one.
- Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
- Pass the tests the state requires (Title II reports that tests are required, not which ones).
- Complete a background check or fingerprinting.
- Apply to Nevada Department of Education for an initial credential, such as Business and Industry; Special; Special Qualifications; Standard.
- Career changers can use one of 9 alternative routes instead of a traditional program.
Teacher preparation providers in Nevada
| Provider | Program types | Enrollment | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | Alternative, IHE-based | 54 | 12 |
| Great Basin College | Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based | 89 | 31 |
| IteachNEVADA | Alternative, not IHE-based | 1,033 | 52 |
| Nevada State University | Traditional | 429 | 104 |
| Nevada Teacher Corps | Alternative, not IHE-based | 49 | 15 |
| Nevada Teachers of Tomorrow | Alternative, not IHE-based | 919 | 50 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based | 2,500 | 653 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based | 514 | 139 |
| Washoe County School District | Alternative, not IHE-based | 56 | 16 |
| Western Governors University - Nevada | Traditional | 104 | 85 |
About teacher preparation in Nevada
The Nevada Department of Education collaborates with the Commission on Professional Standards to oversee the approval of both traditional and alternative route teacher preparation programs. All approved programs are required to submit annual reports to the Commission.