The UNLV College of Education’s A-ARL program provides a  fast-track, high-quality pathway for those with a bachelors degree to earn a Master of Education and complete qualifications for teacher licensure in a single academic year.  We even have funding through the Nevada Educator Preparation Institute & Collaborative (NV-EPIC)  to support at least 75% of the cost of completing the A-ARL Master of Education program. The College of Education, along with various community partners, is also building a network of support committed to your success, and the Nevada Department of Education has committed funding to help expand the reach of UNLV’s A-ARL pathway to licensure.

The program uses a cohort approach, which values relationship building and nurturing a community of learners. Why? Because the best way to move Nevada forward is to prepare diverse individuals with other diverse individuals who bring rich and unique experiences to the table. The goal is to develop a  community of educators to serve our communities .

A-ARL moves fast! But the program provides a high-quality experience tailored to the needs of working professionals that doesn’t sacrifice quality, time with your families, or take you away from your other responsibilities. Program courses are offered in a variety of online and in-person formats tailored to meet student needs by program area.

Candidates who enroll in the A-ARL program are required to hold employment as a classroom teacher while  completing program requirements. Passing Praxis or CBEST qualifies you for initial ARL license with the Nevada Department of Education. Those who receive an ARL license can be employed as a licensed teacher, earning a teacher’s salary, developing skills in their own classroom. 

Not everything will be learned in the classroom—UNLV’s or the school where you teach. The program offers world class professional development to give you new perspectives and ideas about how teachers move Nevada forward. NV-EPIC compliments A-ARL by offering free microcredential courses in partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD) designed to provide you with the tools and resources you need to be effective in a constantly evolving educational landscape.

Developed in partnership between the Clark County Education Association (CCEA), the Public Education Foundation (PEF), CCSD, UNLV, and other partners, UNLV and NV-EPIC will support you with mentoring and induction for your first three years as a classroom teacher after the program ends. Why? Because your success as a teacher moves all Nevadans forward.

Costs never seem to stop rising. Gas prices, grocery prices, and even the price of your morning cup of coffee are skyrocketing. So, funding has been secured, at this point, to cover up to 75% of program costs for those who are both admitted to UNLV and accepted into the A-ARL program.