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If you miss the Graduate School deadline, you may still apply to be a Graduate Special to begin taking coursework for your intended first semester. Materials and criteria for the STEM Education area of emphasis are as follows:

• Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
• At least three years of teaching experience
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statement of Intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
• Three letters of recommendation
• One sample of scholarly writing

To get started on the application process, please contact Teruni Lamberg, program coordinator, at terunil@unr.edu.

All materials are submitted through the University's application portal. Once you create your account, go back to MyÂ鶹ӳ»­ to log in and start your application. Please reach out to Dr. Lamberg if you have any questions.

The Ph.D in Education with a concentration in STEM Education is a research-oriented degree intended for educators who wish to advance their study in elementary mathematics education, secondary mathematics education, elementary science education, or secondary science education. Students may select either subject as their key research focus and take STEM courses of interests in a cognate area that can include engineering education. This degree program prepares students to advance their K-12 careers (teaching or curriculum leadership), pursue education-related positions at the state or national levels, or earn a tenure-track professorship in higher education.

The full-time track is intended to be completed in three years, but the program also exercises flexibility for working professionals with part-time options that allow for evening courses. Students get to work closely with faculty mentors to develop an individualized course of study and area of research. A minimum of 72 credits are required beyond the baccalaureate degree, which includes a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation. At least 30 credits of 700-level courses, exclusive of dissertation credits, are required for this degree. Degree requirements must be completed within eight years of admission to the program.

Please see the University tuition and fee rates for information regarding costs and financial aid. Graduate assistantships are available  through various departments in the College of Education & Human Development. Prospective students who indicate their interest in a graduate assistantship will  be interviewed for one of multiple positions within the department following their application. Several highlights of a graduate  assistantship include:

• 20-hour work week
• Monthly salary
• Grant-in-aid/fee waiver (does not include fees such as room/board, textbooks, etc.) (Students will have to pay remaining portion of tuition, per credit fees and ALL mandatory and differential fees.)
• Health insurance coverage
• In-state Â鶹ӳ»­ resident status
• Funding to present at conferences through the support of the Graduate Student Association (competitive process)