About
The Ph.D. in Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching & Learning is projected for professional educators who have an interest in becoming practitioner-oriented scholars in teacher education and who are interested in teacher education as a content area for research. Completing this degree will enable individuals to answer the national call for teacher educators and researchers in this field. The program is one of only a few in the nation devoted to teacher education.
Available Options
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Post-Bachelor’s Track
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Post-Master’s Track
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate college-level teaching experience.
- Connect theory and research related to teaching and learning to the practice of teaching in schools and to the practice of teaching university courses.
- Design and conduct research using quantitative and qualitative methodologies with particular emphasis on applied research in the context of diverse schools.
Career Possibilities
- University or college professor
- Curriculum leader
- Educational consultant
- Researcher at private and public institutions
- District administrators
- Director/administrator of state and national departments of education
Requirements
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Doctor of Philosophy - Teacher Education
Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Merryn Cole, Ph.D.
Department of Teaching and Learning
The central mission of the Department of Teaching and Learning is to perform educational research and prepare educators at all levels. We ensure that our professional education programs are based on essential knowledge, established and current research findings, and sound professional practice.
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College of Education
The College of Education creates an intellectual environment that promotes quality instruction, significant research, and professional service. With four unique departments, graduates receive the necessary tools and experiences to make an impact on local, national, and global scales.