Master of Education - Special Education

The M.Ed. program in the Department of Educational & Clinical Studies is designed to meet the needs of persons who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to earn a master's degree in special education or early childhood education, with or without licensure. Students are expected to develop a plan of study that is most relevant to their educational purposes. Students seeking a license to teach should be aware that certification or endorsement requirements might limit their choices. A number of specific focus areas are available and can lead to the following Nevada Department of Education endorsements: Autism, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Generalist-Mild Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, Intellectual Disabilities, Teaching English as a Second Language; or other professional areas, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Available Options

• Applied Behavioral Analysis Track

• Autism Track

• Emotional Disturbance Track

• Generalist – Mild Disabilities Track

• Gifted and Talented Track

• Intellectual Disabilities Track

• Learning Disabilities Track

• Other Professional Areas Track

• Early Childhood Special Education Infant Track

• Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Track

• Autism Spectrum Disorders Track

• Teaching English as a Second Language Track

The mission of the College of Education is to achieve prominence locally, nationally, and internationally as a leading source of significant knowledge and innovative models to inform and affect policy, practice, and research.

Strategic Plan

The College of Education is currently engaged in strategic planning to align its mission with UNLV's Tier 1 status.

A Unique Learning Environment

As part of culturally diverse community and within one of the largest school districts in the United States, the College of Education at UNLV offers its students a unique learning environment with direct preparation in PK-16 and other community settings.

The college is composed of four academic departments that offer undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs:

• Counselor Education, Human Services and School Psychology

• Early Childhood, Multilingual and Special Education

• Educational Psychology and Higher Education

• Teaching and Learning

Collectively, these programs are in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, English language learning, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, school psychology, educational policy and leadership, higher education, learning and technology, curriculum and instruction, and teacher education.

An Inclusive Learning Environment

The college is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that values and promotes diversity. Integral to this vision is a dedication to being a premier college of education that serves our dynamic and expanding community, the state, the region, and the nation.