How to Get a Teaching License in Nevada

The Nevada state reptile is the desert tortoise, but the state has had to race like a hare to keep up with its educational demands. Nevada has been one of the three fastest-growing states in the United States for a decade. Opportunities for a teacher seeking employment are great. Follow these steps to get your teaching license in Nevada.

Instructions

1. Use the Web site of the Nevada Department of Education as your primary resource (see the Who Can Help section below) as you work toward your teaching certification.

2. Complete a degree from a regionally accredited college. For elementary-level teaching, your degree must include 6 hours of teaching in reading and 9 hours in elementary methods. For secondary-level teaching, you must have a recognized teaching major and 22 hours in professional secondary teaching methods.

3. Apply for reciprocity if your home state participates in the Interstate Contract agreement, you hold an active license and you have successfully worked as a teacher in that state for 3 of the last 5 years.

Tips & Warnings

• All categories of applicant must meet specific requirements to acquire a teaching license. Visit the Nevada Department of Education Web site for all the details.