Bachelor's Degree with Teacher Licensure: Nevada
Regis University's Bachelor’s Degree with Licensure offers a variety of options for aspiring educators or for teachers who wish to upgrade their skills and credentials. Our 128-credit-hour license program includes the course requirements that fulfill state standards for specific specialization areas. Through this option, students can earn their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and simultaneously earn licensure/certification in Nevada.
Overview
- The State of Nevada requires all licensed teachers to obtain licensure in addition to the Bachelor’s degree. A degree is not sufficient to meet licensure guidelines.
- All courses required for degree and licensure may be taken at Regis CPS, or up to 90 credits may be transferred in. Regis faculty has the final decision on acceptance of transfer credit.
- Paraprofessionals are offered a 10% preferred tuition discount for all Education courses at Regis University CPS. Contact an Enrollment Counselor for details.
- After acceptance into the Education Program, you will be assigned an advisor who will provide specific course information.
- A student may take as long as seven years to complete the program of study.
Class Format
- Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
Online 
ClassroomTuition
Classroom-based courses: $380 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $395 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
A minimum of 128 Credit Hours
Want to learn more about Regis University and the Bachelor's Degree with Teacher Licensure: degree program? We are here to help you get started.
- Request an information packet on your degree.
- Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
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Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.
Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.
Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.
Requirements: a minimum of 128 semester credit hours
- Undergraduate Core Requirements: 45 credit hours
- Content Area Requirements: A minimum of 42 credit hours are required to complete a major and licensure in an approved academic field. Specific courses are required to meet state requirements in the content area.
- Professional Teaching Sequence: 48 to 54 credit hours are required and are included in the overall degree plan
Specializations: Degree Plans
Elementary (Grades K-8)
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDU 401 Computers in Education
- EDU 405 Foundations in Education
- EDU 408 Nevada School Law
- EDU 410 Current Issues in Education
- EDU 411 Elementary Math I
- EDU 412 Elementary Math II
- EDU 420 Exceptional Child: Special Education
- EDU 421 Exceptional Child: Gifted
- EDU 440 Literacy
- EDU 445 Children's and Adolescents' Literature
- EDU 451 Organization and Assessment: Elementary
- EDU 464 Educational Psychology
Methods Coursework
- EDU 450 Methods: Reading and Language Arts
- EDU 455 Methods: Science
- EDU 460 Methods: Social Studies
- EDU 465 Methods: Mathematics
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDU 425 Student Teaching - Elementary
- EDU 435 Professionalism in Education
Special Education: Autism (Grades K-12)
Foundational Courses
- Biological Science (BIO, CHEM, GEOL)
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators**
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education**
- EDU 408 Nevada School Law**
- EDFD 403 Cultural Competency in Education
- EDFD 402 Craft of Writing
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
Advanced Courses
- EDSP 443 Math for Special Educators
- EDSP 453 Language and Lit. Instruction for Special Ed.
- EDSP 460 Methods for the Typical Classroom
- EDSP 464 Behavioral Analysis and Intervention
- EDSP 461 Educational Assessment for Special Education
- EDSP 467 Adaptive Technology
- EDSP 468 Assessment Intervention - Program Planning for Students with Special Needs
- EDSP 462 Methods and Classrooom Management in Special Ed.
- EDU 437 Student Teaching - Special Ed. Autism
- EDU 425 Professionalism in Education
General Electives
- EDSP 471 Characteristics of Pupils with Autism
- EDSP 478 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Pupils with Autism
- EDSP 475 Speech and Language Development
- EDSP 465 Consultation and Collaboration Skills
- Electives (8 Credit Hours)
** Lower division course work acceptable in transfer
Start Dates
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | March 4 | January 4 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | March 5 | April 29 | February 29 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | July 1 | May 2 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | July 2 | August 26 | June 27 |
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of an undergraduate education degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Christian University | 30 - 135 | $753 | $350 - $1,430 | $22,940 - $103,085 |
| Colorado State University | 30 - 141 | $348 | $1,245 - $4,979 | $11,685 - $54,047 |
| Metropolitan State College of Denver | 30 - 129 | $221 | $1,025 - $4,100 | $7,646 - $32,570 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $380 | $50 | $11,450 - $48,690 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | 30 - 120 | $403 | $1,662 - $6,102 | $13,752 - $54,462 |
| University of Colorado at Colorado Springs | 30 - 133 | $295 | $1,181 - $4,800 | $10,016 - $43,969 |
| University of Colorado at Denver | 30 - 120 | $336 | $840 - $2,966 | $10,920 - $43,286 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $393 | $950 - $3,800 | $12,725 - $50,900 |
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University* | 30 - 121 | $925 | $0 | $27,761 - $111,970 |
| National University* | 30 - 121 | $460 | $160 | $13,951 - $55,784 |
| Park University | 30 - 120 | $355 | $25 | $10,675 - $42,625 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $395 | $50 | $11,900 - $50,610 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $405 | $950 - $3,800 | $13,100 - $52,400 |
| Western Governors University | 30 - 127 | $240 | $155 - $425 | $7,355 - $30,905 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA from all previous attended colleges and universities
- Complete online Application Form at www.regis.edu/spsteapp
- Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
- Provide prior college official transcripts within 30 days from the start of first class (or official high school or GED transcripts)
- Three years of work experience after high school, preferred
- One Recommendation Form and one Observation Form (Form to be completed online by recommenders)
- Successful completion of all three sections of the Praxis I (PPST) exam prior to student teaching)
- Applicants lacking experience with children of the age of licensure desired must obtain experience within the first semester
- Faculty Interview
- Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
- Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed
| Starts | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | December 12, 2011 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | February 6, 2012 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | April 9, 2012 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | June 4, 2012 |
* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.
Katy Sullivan
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts in Elementary Education
"Regis' Teacher Education Program allowed me to continue working full-time, take care of an ailing parent, and still finish close to the timeline I had set to complete my degree. I am proof that it is never too late to follow your dreams."
Licensed Teachers and Paraprofessionals
A 10% tuition discount is offered to licensed teachers for Master of Education non-licensure classes and Master of Arts classes, and to Paraprofessionals for all Education courses.