Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Computer Science)
The Secondary Education program is committed to preparing teachers who are able to meet the challenges of today’s classrooms. The teacher education faculty provides an educational program that enables students to: develop a strong foundation of knowledge about teaching and learning; display a love of learning; value democracy and pluralism; and engage in reflective practice about one’s growth as a teacher. To accomplish this, the program offers students: An education with emphasis in the particular academic discipline in which the student will be teaching; background in the foundations of secondary education; methods for instruction in the academic disciplines; methods for educating culturally diverse and special needs populations; and experience teaching in public schools.
The Secondary Education program’s major in Computer Science leads to a Bachelor of Science in the College of Education and Human Development (120 undergraduate credits), and provides a broad background in computer science. The program includes all coursework required to apply for a license to teach secondary computer science in the State of Nevada. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to pursue secondary school teaching or graduate school.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Nevada Career Studio’s mission is to connect students, educators, and employers to meet the workforce development needs of the state, nation and global community by building student career readiness from early engagement, graduation and beyond.
Diversity, equity and inclusion statement
As a part of the Student Services Division, the Nevada Career Studio is continually seeking ways to learn, improve and iterate. We believe that inclusion and equity only improve when we listen to voices from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members from Reno and beyond.
We aim to build an equitable and inclusive culture whereby students and alumni have the opportunity to pursue and explore a meaningful career path regardless of personal background. Every day, our team strives to be inclusive, foster belonging, promote diversity, and create new opportunities and resources for everyone who comes into contact with the Nevada Career Studio Team.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses (AGPA) in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno. The academic courses include: English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. A weighted AGPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, AP or IB classes.
International students must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission to the University:
GPA: 3.0 academic GPA on a 4.0 scale
English proficiency: 61+ TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS or 95+ Duolingo
SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
96888 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 95 USD
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