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- School Code: 697700
- Phone: (775) 784-1110
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
75%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
100FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,129Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Secondary Education Degree
The secondary education program at Great Basin College prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer secondary education degrees.
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Great Basin College
North Virginia Street, Reno, NV
Great Basin College is situated in Elko, Nevada, USA. Opened in 1967 as Elko Community college, it later changed its name to Northern Nevada Community College and then to its present name .Great Basin has it main campus in Elko where it also has halls for the resident population. The college has a number of branches in the states of Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca plus there are multiple satellite centers across rural Nevadas.
The college offers 2 year and 4 year courses in multiple disciplines ranging from accountancy, agriculture, business administration, criminal justice, early childhood education, English language, industrial technology, mathematics, medical transcription, nursing and many more.
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Courses range from complete fast track learning programs to weekend college programs to online courses. The school size is about 3600 approximate students which has a male / female mix of 34:66.
The undergrad course charges $2700 for tuitions for in- state students. Room boarding and books cost an additional $7000. The figures are for 2012-2013.
Great Basin College is especially popular among the working community who prefer to take online classes. These courses are quite cheap and offer the flexibility of weekend study. The staff of the college deserves a special mention as they are very friendly and take a lot of time to guide students when required.
All in all Great Basin is a wonderful place to jumpstart your career if you are quite undecided about which stream to pursue. The variety of courses available means you have a lot of choice. It helps you to prepare for university life, if you are planning to get one ahead.
Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Basin College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 5 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Secondary Education program at Great Basin College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Reno, NV
- Total Employment: 880
- Average Annual Salary: $52410
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Great Basin College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help students and alumni, Great Basin College may offer services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance