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Advocacy and Rhetoric (Minor)
<p>This minor will allow students to develop their advocacy skills by learning how to analyze social issues, identify solutions, and persuade others through public speaking, media campaigns, crafting arguments, and position papers. Depending on electives chosen, students can prepare for careers in public relations, politics, lobbying, health care advocacy, community organizing, non-profits, or communication consulting.</p>
American Sign Language (Minor)
<p>The American Sign Language undergraduate minor provides you with a command of the language and teaches you the ability to conceptualize language in a different, non-verbal, modality, as well as an understanding the unique circumstances of the Deaf Community as both a disability group and a linguistic minority.</p>
Anthropology (Minor)
<p>Anthropology is a unique discipline that operates at the crossroads of the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities to examine the diversity of human experience across cultures and over time. Because of this breadth of focus, anthropology is highly relevant to understanding and living in a rapidly changing world.</p>
Anthropology (B.A.)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Anthropology is a unique discipline that operates at the crossroads of the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities to examine the diversity of human experience across cultures and over time. Because of this breadth of focus, anthropology is highly relevant to understanding and living in a rapidly changing world."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">Anthropology is a unique discipline that operates at the crossroads of the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities to examine the diversity of human experience across cultures and over time. Because of this breadth of focus, anthropology is highly relevant to understanding and living in a rapidly changing world.</span></p>
Anthropology (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/anthropology/people/marin-pilloud">Marin Pilloud</a> | <a href="mailto:mpilloud@unr.edu" title="mailto:mpilloud@unr.edu">mpilloud@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> December 15 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="https://nevada.box.com/shared/static/z8qty3ksew2otm7de9hkp2lqlin6xhx1.docx" title="Anthro Handbook">Anthro handbook</a> | <a href="/anthropology/graduate" title="M.A. in Anthropology">Anthro website</a> | <a href="/anthropology/people" title="Anthropology faculty" class="extLink">Anthro faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three Letters of Recommendation</li>
<li>Graduate Assitantship Application (if interested)</li>
</ol>
Anthropology (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/anthropology/people/marin-pilloud">Marin Pilloud</a><strong> |</strong> <a href="mailto:mpilloud@unr.edu" title="mailto:mpilloud@unr.edu">mpilloud@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> December 15 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="https://nevada.box.com/shared/static/z8qty3ksew2otm7de9hkp2lqlin6xhx1.docx" title="Anthro Handbook">Anthro handbook</a> | <a href="/anthropology/graduate" title="Ph.D in Anthropology">Anthro website</a> | <a href="/anthropology/people" title="Anthropology faculty" class="extLink">Anthro faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Scholarly writing sample</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three Letters of Recommendation</li>
<li>Graduate Assistantship Application (if interested)</li>
</ol>
Art (Minor)
<p>Instruction combines studio and art history classes with diverse studies in the liberal arts. Full discipline concentrations in the areas of art education, art history, ceramics, digital and time-based media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture are available, as well as experiences in the areas of performance art, gallery management and videography.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/degrees/majors/art">Learn more about studying art</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244294">Minor in Art (Art History), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244293">Minor in Art (Art Studio), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244295">Minor in Art (Book and Publication Arts), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244296">Minor in Art (Ceramics), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244297">Minor in Art (Digital Media), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244661">Minor in Art (Digital Media), Course Catalog (Online)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244298">Minor in Art (Drawing), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244290">Minor in Art (Graphic Design), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244299">Minor in Art (Painting), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244300">Minor in Art (Photography), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244301">Minor in Art (Printmaking), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244302">Minor in Art (Sculpture), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243668">Minor in Art (Time-Based Media/Videography), Course Catalog</a></li>
</ul>
Art (B.A., BFA)
<p>Instruction combines studio and art history classes with diverse studies in the liberal arts. Full discipline concentrations in the areas of art education, art history, ceramics, digital and time-based media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture are available, as well as experiences in the areas of performance art, gallery management and videography.</p>
graphic design, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, publication art, digital media, photography, videography
Art: Interdisciplinary Arts (MFA, Low-residency)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong> <a href="/art/mfa-low-residency/faculty/kristin-hough">Meg Pohlod</a> | <a href="mailto:mpohlod@unr.edu">mpohlod@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> <span>March 1</span><span> (Fall priority) | May 1 (Fall)</span><br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/art/mfa-low-residency">Interdisciplinary Arts, MFA website</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Art Portfolio & Inventory List</li>
<li>Artist's Statement</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Two Letters of Recommendation</li>
</ol>
Art: Visual Arts (MFA)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong> <span><a href="/art/people/miya-hannan">Miya Hannan</a> | </span><a href="mailto:miyah@unr.edu">miyah@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> February 15<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="https://www.unr.edu/main/pdfs/verified-accessible/colleges-schools/liberal-arts/degree-handbooks/mfa-handbook.pdf" title="MFA Handbook">MFA handbook</a> | <a href="/art/degrees-and-programs/mfa-full-residency" title="MFA Website">MFA Website</a> | <a href="/art/people" title="MFA faculty">MFA faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Art Portfolio</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three Letters of Recommendation</li>
</ol>
Art History (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"This program includes courses spanning the ancient world to the present with emphasis on the Middle Ages to global contemporary art. Students are introduced to a range of different methodological models and critically examine how art, architecture, design and visual culture intersect with social, cultural, political and economic contexts."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">This program includes courses spanning the ancient world to the present with emphasis on the Middle Ages to global contemporary art. Students are introduced to a range of different methodological models and critically examine how art, architecture, design and visual culture intersect with social, cultural, political and economic contexts.</span></p>
Art History (B.A.)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"This program includes courses spanning the ancient world to the present with emphasis on the Middle Ages to global contemporary art. Students are introduced to a range of different methodological models and critically examine how art, architecture, design and visual culture intersect with social, cultural, political and economic contexts."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">This program includes courses spanning the ancient world to the present with emphasis on the Middle Ages to global contemporary art. Students are introduced to a range of different methodological models and critically examine how art, architecture, design and visual culture intersect with social, cultural, political and economic contexts.</span></p>
Art, Land and Environment (Minor)
<p>The Arts, Land and Environment minor gives students an opportunity to experience interdisciplinary study in a dynamic way, through a semester at the Lake Tahoe campus, and through archival research at the Nevada Museum of Art. Courses in Art, English, Geography, Journalism and Sociology focus on creative interpretations of sustainability issues, and are combined with outdoor exploration and immersive learning within the museum. Studying alongside students from across university departments, courses in the minor offer several core curriculum requirements, and provide specialist skills and experience for future-facing careers related to Arts, Land and Environment.</p>
Asian Studies (Minor)
<p>A minor in Asian Studies is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and is coordinated by the International Affairs Program. It is supported by Chinese and Japanese language instruction on campus and by Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai language instruction available through the University of Nevada, Reno’s University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) programs in China, Japan, Korea and Thailand.</p>
Basque Studies (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The Center for Basque Studies is an international study center dedicated to research into and publishing on Basque topics. We provide basic Basque language instruction, give classes on many Basque topics, host international scholars and conferences, promote research, offer a Ph.D. and undergraduate minor, and publish a wide variety of books."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">The Center for Basque Studies is an international study center dedicated to research into and publishing on Basque topics. We provide basic Basque language instruction, give classes on many Basque topics, host international scholars and conferences, promote research, offer a Ph.D. and undergraduate minor, and publish a wide variety of books.</span></p>
Basque Studies (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program Director: </strong><a href="/basque-studies/people/mariann-vaczi">Mariann Vaczi</a> | <a href="mailto:mvaczi@unr.edu">mvaczi@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong> April 15 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program Info: </strong><!--Basque Studies handbook |--> <a href="/basque-studies/programs/phd" title="Basque Studies degree program">Basque Studies website</a> | <a href="/basque-studies/people">Basque Studies faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission <em>recommendations:</em></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three Letters of Recommendation</li>
</ol>
Black Studies (Minor)
<p><span>In the Black studies minor teaches you about the cultures, histories and experiences of people of African descent. The program foregrounds social issues, and you'll tackle current topics including immigration, health care, and law and justice. The minor is offered by the Department of Gender, Race and Identity in the College of Liberal Arts. </span></p>
Chinese (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Students in the undergraduate minor in Chinese Studies in the World Languages and Literatures Department not only learn the Chinese language, but get an understanding of the culture, history and economy of China and Asia. A minor in Chinese will enhance a student's major, providing cultural context to a variety of professions."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">Students in the undergraduate minor in Chinese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures not only learn the Chinese language, but get an understanding of the culture, history and economy of China and Asia. A minor in Chinese will enhance a student's major, providing cultural context to a variety of professions.</span></p>
Cinema and Media Studies (Minor)
<p>The interdisciplinary minor in Cinema and Media Studies introduces students to a variety of approaches to analyzing film and related media through the study of directors, genres, film style, film theory, aesthetic theories, and relationships between media and society. While housed in the Department of English, this minor offers students the opportunity to take film- and media-related coursework in many other fields such as Art, History, Journalism, and Music.</p>
Communication Studies (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The academic program in communication studies emphasizes training in oral communication skills and the cognitive principles and strategies that support them. The refinement of communication skills in public, interpersonal, small group and organizational contexts is central to both personal and professional growth. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">The academic program in communication studies emphasizes training in oral communication skills and the cognitive principles and strategies that support them. The refinement of communication skills in public, interpersonal, small group and organizational contexts is central to both personal and professional growth. </span></p>
Communication Studies (B.A.)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The academic program in communication studies emphasizes training in oral communication skills and the cognitive principles and strategies that support them. The refinement of communication skills in public, interpersonal, small group and organizational contexts is central to both personal and professional growth. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">The academic program in communication studies emphasizes training in oral communication skills and the cognitive principles and strategies that support them. The refinement of communication skills in public, interpersonal, small group and organizational contexts is central to both personal and professional growth. </span></p>
Communication Studies (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong> <a href="/liberal-arts/about/deans-office-staff/erin-edgington">Erin Edgington</a> <a href="/communication-studies/faculty-and-staff/evan-brody"></a>| <a href="mailto:eedgington@unr.edu">eedgington@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> January 10 (Fall – Priority) | February 15 (Fall – Final)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/communication-studies/degrees-and-programs/ma/graduate-student-handbook">Communication Studies handbook</a> | <a href="/communication-studies/degrees-and-programs/ma">Communication Studies website</a> | <a href="/communication-studies/faculty-and-staff">Communication Studies faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a><span> </span>(WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. </em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of purpose</li>
<li>Writing sample</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Creative Writing (Minor)
<p>Students minoring in Creative Writing can take classes in writing fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, and editing/publishing. The Minor in Creative Writing prepares students who seek to publish their creative work in professional venues, and/or pursue graduate study in creative writing. The minor also offers skills useful to students seeking a career in mainstream editing/publishing, as well as other fields in which creative communication is valued: marketing, advertising, nonprofit/political work, and law, among others.</p>
Computational Linguistics (B.S.)
<p>Computational linguistics brings the power of computing to the study of human languages. From voice assistants and automated translation to advanced study of linguistic patterns, computational linguists are on the forefront of new language-based technology.</p>
Criminal Justice (Graduate Certificate)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/criminal-justice/people/weston-morrow">Weston Morrow</a> | <a href="mailto:wmorrow@unr.edu">wmorrow@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> July 15 (Fall) | December 15 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244339">Criminal Justice catalog listing</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
</ol>
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Criminal Justice (B.A.)
<p>Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary field, drawing on theory developed in sociology, law, psychology, political science and related fields. Those who major in the field commonly advance to careers as police officers, lawyers, judges, probation officers or detectives, to name just a few possibilities. Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary field, drawing on theory developed in sociology, law, psychology, political science and related fields. Those who major in the field commonly advance to careers as police officers, lawyers, judges, probation officers or detectives, to name just a few possibilities.</p>
Criminal Justice (Accelerated B.A./M.A.)
<p>The B.A./M.A. in Criminal Justice is an accelerated program that allows students to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in as few as five years. It is an academically centered program, advancing a student's knowledge of the criminal justice system, criminological theory, policy and related areas.</p>
Criminal Justice (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/criminal-justice/people/weston-morrow">Weston Morrow</a> | <a href="mailto:wmorrow@unr.edu">wmorrow@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> March 1 (Priority Fall) | June 1 (Fall) | Dec 1 (Spring) <br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/criminal-justice/graduate-handbook">CRJ handbook</a> | <a href="/criminal-justice/degrees/master-of-arts-in-criminal-justice">CRJ website</a> | <a href="/criminal-justice/people">CRJ faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.</em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
<li><a href="https://nevada.formstack.com/forms/criminal_justice_masters_program_application_questionnaire">Supplemental admissions questionnaire</a></li>
</ol>
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Criminal Justice (Minor)
<p><span>The minor program in criminal justice allows students to explore central issues related to crime, law, and the criminal justice system, with a particular emphasis on policing, courts, and corrections. The minor will provide an understanding of the nature of crime and the systematic responses to criminal behavior.</span></p>
Creative Writing (MFA, Low-residency)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong> <a href="/lake-tahoe/about/contact/leta-mccollough-seletzky">Leta Seletzky</a> | <a href="mailto:lseletzky@unr.edu">lseletzky@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> March 1 (Priority Fall), May 1 (Fall) | September 1 (Priority Spring), November 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info: </strong><a href="/liberal-arts/mfa-creative-writing">Creative Writing, Low Residency Website</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Manuscript in your chosen genre</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
<li>Official transcripts required at time of application</li>
<li>Please see Program Website for writing sample requirements</li>
</ol>
Dance (Minor)
<p>The dance major allows students to engage in dance training and develop a deep understanding of the historical, cultural and performative lineage underpinning the field of dance. Students pursuing this major will combine the cognitive and kinetic skills necessary to enter the field as dance practitioners, makers, educators, administrators and/or scholars. The dance program allows students to engage in dance training and develop a deep understanding of the historical, cultural and performative lineage underpinning the field of dance. Students pursuing this minor will combine the cognitive and kinetic skills necessary to enter the field as dance practitioners, makers, educators, administrators and/or scholars.</p>
Dance (B.A.)
<p>The major in dance allows students to engage in the rigorous physical practice of dance training, while simultaneously developing a deep understanding of the historical, cultural and performative lineage that underpins the field of dance.</p>
Debate (Minor)
<p>Student members of the competitive debate team may declare this minor. The Debate Minor is appropriate for students with aspirations to pursue graduate studies, careers in education, or speech/debate coaching. Debate and critical thinking skills are also applicable to careers in law, management, politics, public policy, and other advocacy/communications related positions.</p>
<p>This minor is not open to students who have declared a major or minor in <strong>Communication Studies</strong>.</p>
English (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The Department of English offers programs leading to the degree of bachelor of arts, master of arts, master of fine arts and doctor of philosophy in English. The programs provide a strong liberal arts education; prepare students for careers in education, writing, business, publishing and more; and enable them to compete for graduate programs."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">The Department of English offers programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in English. The programs provide a strong liberal arts education; prepare students for careers in education, writing, business, publishing and more; and enable them to compete for graduate programs.</span></p>
<ul class="program-list">
<li><a href="/degrees/majors/english">Learn more about studying English</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244211">Minor in English (Cinema and Media Studies), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244453">Minor in English (Creative Writing), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243429">Minor in English (Language and Linguistics), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243430">Minor in English (Literature), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244418">Minor in English (Public and Professional Writing), Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243432">Minor in English (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Course Catalog</a></li>
</ul>
creative writing
English (B.A.)
<p>The Department of English offers programs leading to the degree of bachelor of arts, master of arts, master of fine arts and doctor of philosophy in English. The programs provide a strong liberal arts education; prepare students for careers in education, writing, business, publishing and more; and enable them to compete for graduate programs.</p>
creative writing
English (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/english/people/james-mardock">James Mardock</a> | <a href="mailto:jmardock@unr.edu">jmardock@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong> December 15 (Fall) | October 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program Info:</strong> <a href="/english/graduate/handbook">English handbook</a> | <a href="/english/graduate/ma">English website</a> | <a href="/english/people">English faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the<span> </span><a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a><span> </span>(WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.</em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Writing Sample</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
English (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/english/people/james-mardock">James Mardock</a> | <a href="mailto:jmardock@unr.edu">jmardock@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong> December 15 (Fall) <br /><strong>Program Info:</strong> <a href="/english/graduate/handbook">English handbook</a> | <a href="/english/graduate/phd">English website</a> | <a href="/english/people">English faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.50 GPA</li>
<li>Two Writing Samples</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
English: Creative Writing (MFA)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/english/people/chris-coake">Christopher Coake</a> | <a href="mailto:cjcoake@unr.edu">cjcoake@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong> December 15 (Fall) <br /><strong>Program Info:</strong> <a href="/english/graduate/mfa-creative-writing">English handbook</a> | <a href="/english/graduate/mfa-creative-writing">English website</a> | <a href="/english/people">English faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Two writing samples:
<ul>
<li>A creative writing sample of 30 pages in fiction or 10 pages in poetry, demonstrating the student’s strongest work in the genre of application</li>
<li>A scholarly writing sample of approximately 15 pages, demonstrating readiness for graduate study in English</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose: A 2–3 page statement of intent, including declaration of genre of study</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Ethics, Law and Politics (Graduate Certificate)
<p><strong>Program Contact: </strong><a href="/philosophy/people/david-rondel">David Rondel</a> | <a href="mailto:drondel@unr.edu">drondel@unr.edu</a> <br /><strong>Application deadlines: </strong>August 1 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/philosophy/graduate">Ethics, Law and Politics website</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Writing sample</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Ethnic Studies (Minor)
<p><span>A minor in Ethnic Studies is offered through the Gender, Race and Identity department housed within the College of Liberal Arts. Designed to increase students’ awareness of ethnic and racial issues, domestically and globally, the program examines the experiences and contributions of a wide range of peoples, societies and cultures. The curriculum allows for a focus on issues of ethnicity and race, either domestically or globally.</span></p>
Forensics Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)
<p>The Forensics Studies certificate is designed to provide an introductory and interdisciplinary overview of the field of forensic studies, grounded in the intersections between criminal justice and science. This certificate program is open to all undergraduate students at the University. Students will gain a general understanding of Forensic Studies and the educational requirements needed to pursue a degree program that will lead to potential careers in Forensic Science. Courses from a wide range of fields, including criminal justice, psychology, anthropology, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, can be taken as part of the certificate program.</p>
French (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Students majoring in French gain advanced speaking, reading and writing skills in the language, as well as knowledge of French and francophone literature and film. A major or minor in French is a great way to understand international relations and helps provide context to international subjects."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">Students studying French gain advanced speaking, reading and writing skills in the language, as well as knowledge of French and francophone literature and film. A major or minor in French is a great way to understand international relations and helps provide context to international subjects.</span></p>
French (B.A.)
<p>Students majoring in French gain advanced speaking, reading and writing skills in the language, as well as knowledge of French and francophone literature and film. A major or minor in French is a great way to understand international relations and helps provide context to international subjects.</p>
Historic Preservation (Minor)
<p>Historic preservation is a rapidly expanding field devoted to the understanding, recording, preservation, restoration or adaptive reuse of significant objects, buildings, sites, neighborhoods, districts or engineering works that reflect a portion of the nation's historic and prehistoric cultural heritage. Particular emphasis is placed on the heritage of Nevada and the American West.</p>
Holocaust, Genocide & Peace Studies (Minor)
<p><span>The minor in Holocaust, Genocide and Peace studies is designed to connect ideas and experiences by focusing on social, historical, philosophical, political, cultural and ethical issues in a wide variety of disciplines. Students are challenged to think critically and to examine the assumptions concerning issues of Holocaust, genocide and peace.</span></p>
Indigenous Studies (Minor)
<p><span>In the Indigenous studies minor, you'll take courses from a variety of disciplines to learn more about the rights of Indigenous people as well as their languages, cultures and socio-political systems. The minor is offered by the Department of Gender, Race and Identity in the College of Liberal Arts. </span></p>
Interpersonal and Family Communication (Minor)
<p><span>The Interpersonal and Family Communication minor helps students develop essential skills to navigate and enhance human relationships. Through coursework in interpersonal and family communication, relationship studies, and diversity, students gain a deeper understanding of personal and family dynamics.</span></p>
Language and Linguistics (Minor)
<p>The minor in English Language and Linguistics complements many majors such as Anthropology, Speech Pathology, Philosophy, and World Languages by offering courses in general linguistics, phonetics and phonology, syntax, sociolinguistics, language and gender, and historical linguistics, along with courses in Old and Middle English.</p>
Latin American Studies (Minor)
<p><span>The minor in Latin American Studies is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and coordinated by the International Affairs Program. The minor includes the study of Spanish beyond the minimum college requirement and integrates courses delving into the region, taught through six cooperating departments and programs.</span></p>
Latinx Studies (Minor)
<p><span>The minor in Latinx Studies is offered by the Department of Gender, Race and Identity in the College of Liberal Arts. In the Latinx studies minor, you'll learn about the diverse cultural and historical contributions Hispanic and Latin American communities have made in the U.S.</span></p>
Legal Studies (Minor)
<p>The Legal Studies minor exposes students to interdisciplinary perspectives on major social issues. The minor’s broad curriculum allows students to familiarize themselves with the fields of law, criminal justice, public policy, mass communication, social justice and the U.S. legal system. It combines courses in history, philosophy, political science, writing, and journalism.</p>
LGBTQ Studies (Minor)
<p><span>The LGBTQ minor focuses on exploring the social construction of sexual and gender identities and their relationships to other identities such as race, ethnicity, class, citizenship, disability and more. Students in the minor will learn to look at LGBTQ experiences through multiple lenses, exploring the experiences of individuals from a wide range of communities, both inside and outside of the U.S.</span></p>
Literature (Minor)
<p>The Literature minor offers courses in English and American literature, as well as other global literatures in English, and the study of historical periods, individual authors, movements, themes, and genres. Our courses emphasize the diversity of literature in English and consider literary works in their social and historical contexts, with particular emphasis on the literature of underrepresented groups.</p>
Gender, Race & Identity (B.A.)
<p>Want to explore questions of identity, culture, race, gender or sexuality? The Department of Gender, Race and Identity provides a curriculum that will be of benefit to students who are pursuing a graduate degree in other areas, including business, history, social work, social psychology, psychology and sociology.</p>
Gender, Race & Identity (Graduate Certificate)
<p><strong>Program Director: </strong><a href="/gender-race-identity/people/guadalupe-escobar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guadalupe Escobar</a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="mailto:lescobar@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lescobar@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines: </strong>May 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring) <br /><strong>Credits: </strong>12 <br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/gender-race-identity/ma">Gender, Race and Identity Certificate website</a> | <a href="/gender-race-identity/people">GRI faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Gender, Race & Identity (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program Director: </strong><a href="/gender-race-identity/people/guadalupe-escobar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guadalupe Escobar</a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="mailto:lescobar@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lescobar@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Feb 1 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program Info:</strong> <a href="/gender-race-identity/ma/graduate-handbook">GRI Handbook</a> | <a href="/gender-race-identity/ma">GRI website</a> | <a href="/gender-race-identity/people">GRI faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
History (Minor)
<p>Programs in the department of history offer students the understanding of the scholarly discipline of history through the expansion of historical knowledge, the comprehension of historiography and the practice of critical inquiry. Framing the questions that define particular scholarly debates underlies critical analysis of primary and secondary sources.</p>
History (B.A.)
<p>Programs in the department of history offer students the understanding of the scholarly discipline of history through the expansion of historical knowledge, the comprehension of historiography and the practice of critical inquiry. Framing the questions that define particular scholarly debates underlies critical analysis of primary and secondary sources.</p>
Study of History (Graduate Certificate)
<p><strong>Program Contact:</strong> <a href="/history/faculty-staff/eric-nystrom">Eric Nystrom</a> | <a href="mailto:enystrom@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enystrom@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines: </strong>Rolling<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243626">Study of History Catalog</a> | <a href="/history/graduate">Study of History website</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA in humanities, social science or education</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
</ol>
History (M.A.T.H.)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/history/faculty-staff/eric-nystrom">Eric Nystrom</a> | <a href="mailto:enystrom@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enystrom@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong> February 1 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program Info: </strong><a href="/history/graduate/graduate-student-handbook">History M.A. handbook</a> | <a href="/history/graduate">History website</a> | <a href="/history/faculty-staff">History faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the<span> </span><a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a><span> </span>(WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.</em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume showing one or more years teaching experience or its equivalent</li>
<li>Statement of purpose</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
History (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program Director:</strong> <a href="/history/faculty-staff/eric-nystrom">Eric Nystrom</a> | <a href="mailto:enystrom@unr.edu">enystrom@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application Deadlines:</strong> February 1 (Fall) <br /><strong>Program Info: </strong><a href="/history/graduate/graduate-student-handbook">History handbook</a> | <a href="/history/graduate">History Ph.D. website</a> | <a href="/history/faculty-staff">History faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA in history or closely related field</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
<li>Scholarly Writing Sample (15-20 pages)</li>
<li>GRE Scores - waived for applicants with masters degrees</li>
</ol>
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
<p>The University’s Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. degree program provides interdisciplinary study across the academic disciplines and professional fields. It is designed for students whose academic interest or career objectives require an individualized university degree. Degree candidates are assigned an academic advisor to assist in preparing an appropriate course of study. Prospective graduate students should contact their advisor regarding the degree’s applicability to that goal.</p>
International Affairs (B.A.)
<p>The international affairs program draws courses from a variety of academic disciplines to provide students with many perspectives on their area of study. Students have flexibility in planning a curriculum suited to their particular interests and career goals, including courses from a variety of departments.</p>
Japanese (Minor)
<p>The College of Liberal Arts offers an undergraduate minor in Japanese in the Department of World Languages and Literatures. Students learn the Japanese language and will be immersed in its history and culture. A minor in Japanese is a great option for students looking to enhance their chosen majors with an international emphasis.</p>
Judicial Studies (M.J.S.)
<p><strong>Program contact:</strong> <a href="/criminal-justice/people/matthew-leone">Matt Leone</a> | <a href="mailto:mleone@unr.edu">mleone@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> July 15 (Fall) | December 15 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info: </strong><a href="https://www.unr.edu/main/pdfs/verified-accessible/colleges-schools/liberal-arts/degree-handbooks/judicial-studies-handbook.pdf">JS handbook</a> | <a href="/judicial-studies/program-information/master-of-judicial-studies" title="Judicial Studies, M.J.S.">JS M.J.S. website</a> | <a href="/judicial-studies/faculty-and-staff" title="Judicial Studies faculty">JS faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Law School and/or Masters degree with minimum 2.50 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Judicial Studies (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program contact:</strong> <span> </span><a href="/criminal-justice/people/matthew-leone">Matt Leone</a><span> | </span><a href="mailto:mleone@unr.edu">mleone@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines: </strong>July 15 (Fall) | December 15 (Spring) <br /><strong>Program info: </strong><a href="https://www.unr.edu/main/pdfs/verified-accessible/colleges-schools/liberal-arts/degree-handbooks/judicial-studies-handbook.pdf">JS handbook</a> | <a href="/judicial-studies/program-information/phd-in-judicial-studies" title="Judicial Studies, PhD">JS website Ph.D.</a> | <a href="/judicial-studies/faculty-and-staff" title="Judicial Studies faculty">JS faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>** Program only offered for sitting judges**</li>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA, Masters degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Copies of written opinions and/or articles</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Justice Management (MJM, Online)
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/criminal-justice/people/adam-dunbar">Adam Dunbar</a> | <a href="mailto:adamdunbar@unr.edu">adamdunbar@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines: </strong>July 1 (Fall) | December 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info: </strong><a href="https://www.unr.edu/main/pdfs/verified-accessible/colleges-schools/liberal-arts/degree-handbooks/justice-management-handbook.pdf">MJM handbook</a> | <a href="/justice-management/master-of-justice-management-degree" title="Justice Management, M.J.M.">MJM website</a> | <a href="/justice-management/faculty-and-staff" title="Justice Management faculty">MJM faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Latin American Studies (Minor)
<p><span>The minor in Latin American Studies is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and coordinated by the International Affairs Program. The minor includes the study of Spanish beyond the minimum college requirement and integrates courses delving into the region, taught through six cooperating departments and programs.</span></p>
Legal Studies (Minor)
<p>The Legal Studies minor exposes students to interdisciplinary perspectives on major social issues. The minor’s broad curriculum allows students to familiarize themselves with the fields of law, criminal justice, public policy, mass communication, social justice and the U.S. legal system. It combines courses in history, philosophy, political science, writing, and journalism.</p>
Military Science (Minor)
<p>The military science programs offers students a combination of classroom theory and practical application. The program instills the necessary traits of a lifetime leader – knowledge, proficiency and experience – to prepare students to graduate as a Second Lieutenant. Military science students gain invaluable experience designed to be used in any environment.</p>
Museum Studies (Minor)
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The museum studies program offers students an opportunity to explore the expanding field of museum work and museum research. The minor is designed to provide an introduction to the field, exposure to some of the skills and techniques required of a career museologist and an initial apprenticeship experience in a museum setting."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":641,"3":{"1":0},"10":0,"12":0}">The museum studies program offers students an opportunity to explore the expanding field of museum work and museum research. The minor is designed to provide an introduction to the field, exposure to some of the skills and techniques required of a career museologist and an initial apprenticeship experience in a museum setting.</span></p>
Music (Minor)
<p>The Department of Music boasts a faculty of world-class performers and scholars committed to providing a creative, vibrant and challenging center for artistic development. The Department's dedication to student and faculty ensemble performances reflects the belief that interactive rehearsals and live performances teach students the technology and social dynamics of being a musician.</p>
Music (B.A.)
<p>This liberal arts degree provides a well-rounded education with a focus on foundational studies in music. Students explore the fundamentals of music theory and history, engage in applied study and ensemble performance, and draw from a diverse and rich curriculum offered across the University. Offering the most flexibility of music degrees, this program can enhance creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration and can be paired as a dual major with other disciplines such as STEM fields.</p>
<p><strong>Outcomes and placement opportunities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Graduate studies in music (classical performance, jazz performance, musicology, conducting, education, composition)</li>
<li>Graduate study in other fields (such as medicine, law, and the humanities)</li>
<li>Careers in related fields</li>
</ul>
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Music (B.M. in Applied Music)
<p>This professional degree is designed for students pursuing careers in music performance. Students enrolled in this program grow skills and knowledge in music with an emphasis on applied study and solo and ensemble performance. This course of study can enhance creative thinking, problem solving, and collaboration and can be paired as a dual-major with other disciplines such as STEM fields.</p>
<p><a href="https://admissions.unr.edu/register/majors?sys:entity:field:rfi_item=music-applied&sys:entity:field:rfi_brand=cla&sys:entity:field:rfi_department=music&sys:entity:field:rfi_placement=qlook&sys:entity:field:rfi_page=degrees-majors" class="button">Request information about B.M. in Applied Music</a></p>
Music (B.M. in Music Education)
<p>This professional degree is designed for students pursuing teaching careers in the K-12 schools. Students enrolled in this program grow skills and knowledge in music and performance and are equipped to serve as effective teachers across multiple disciplines. The coursework is taught by experienced practitioners and an emphasis is placed on personal attention and regular immersion in K-12 schools. The program boasts a 100 percent placement rate for all graduates who seek teaching positions.</p>
<p>Areas of emphasis:</p>
<ul>
<li>Instrumental Track</li>
<li>Voice Track</li>
<li>Elementary/General Music</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://admissions.unr.edu/register/majors?sys:entity:field:rfi_item=music-education&sys:entity:field:rfi_brand=cla&sys:entity:field:rfi_department=music&sys:entity:field:rfi_placement=qlook&sys:entity:field:rfi_page=degrees-majors" class="button">Request information about B.M. in Music Education</a></p>
Philosophy (Minor)
<p>The philosophy program prepares students for disciplined thinking. Students gain the tools necessary to read and listen critically, to reason appropriately and to engage in confident expression. Our department is an active and friendly one, combining philosophical rigor with an open and receptive relationship with students.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/degrees/majors/philosophy">Learn more about studying philosophy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243456">Philosophy, Minor, Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243457">Philosophy (Ethics, Law and Politics), Minor, Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244571">Science, Mind, and Philosophy, Minor, Course Catalog</a></li>
</ul>
Philosophy (B.A.)
<p>The philosophy program prepares students for disciplined thinking. Students gain the tools necessary to read and listen critically, to reason appropriately and engage in confident expression. Our department is an active and friendly one, combining philosophical rigor with an open and receptive relationship to students.</p>
Philosophy (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program Director: </strong><a href="/philosophy/people/arina-pismenny" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arina Pismenny</a> <strong>|</strong> <a href="mailto:apismenny@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apismenny@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> March 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring) <br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="https://www.unr.edu/main/pdfs/verified-accessible/colleges-schools/liberal-arts/degree-handbooks/philosophy-graduate-student-handbook.pdf">Philosophy handbook</a> | <a href="/philosophy/graduate" title="Philosophy">Philosophy website</a> | <a href="/philosophy/people" title="Philosophy faculty">Philosophy faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.</em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose (sent to the Department of Philosophy, Mail Stop 0102)</li>
<li>Writing Sample (sent to the Department of Philosophy, Mail Stop 0102)</li>
<li>Three Letters of Recommendation</li>
</ol>
Political Science (Minor)
<p>Political science is the study of power, who wields it and to what end. Program majors study how governments interact with individuals or other governments and examine the results. The study of politics is an essential component of a liberal arts preparation for citizenship and leadership in a democratic society.</p>
Political Science (B.A.)
<p>Political science is the study of power, who wields it and to what end. Program majors study how governments interact with individuals or other governments and examine the results. The study of politics is an essential component of a liberal arts preparation for citizenship and leadership in a democratic society.</p>
Political Science (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong> <a href="/political-science/people/elizabeth-koebele">Elizabeth Koebele</a> | <a href="mailto:ekoebele@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ekoebele@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> January 15 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/political-science/graduate-handbook">Political Science handbook</a> | <a href="/political-science/graduate/master-of-arts">Political Science MA website</a> | <a href="/political-science/people">Political Science faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. </em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements <br /></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Political Science (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong><span> <a href="/political-science/people/elizabeth-koebele">Elizabeth Koebele</a> | <a href="mailto:ekoebele@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ekoebele@unr.edu</a></span><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong><span> January 15 (Fall)</span><br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/political-science/graduate-handbook">Political Science handbook</a> | <a href="/political-science/graduate/phd">Political Science Ph.D. website</a> | <a href="/political-science/people">Political Science faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Public Administration & Policy (MPA)
<p><strong>Program director:</strong> <a href="/political-science/people/elizabeth-koebele">Elizabeth Koebele</a> | <a href="mailto:ekoebele@unr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ekoebele@unr.edu</a><strong><br />Application deadlines:</strong> March 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/political-science/graduate-handbook">MPA handbook</a> | <a href="/political-science/graduate/master-of-public-administration">MPA website</a> | <a href="/political-science/people">Political Science faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
Public and Professional Writing (Minor)
<p>The Public and Professional Writing (PPW) minor equips students with critical skills for interpreting and producing arguments and texts—written, visual, digital—in real-world contexts. The minor will support students in becoming ethical and effective communicators in their roles as academics, professionals, and citizens.</p>
Religious Studies (Minor)
<p>Students in this program learn about religions around the world; read religious texts, commentaries and analyses, and reflect on their meaning and importance; and discuss the concept of religion, its origin and construction, its power both to show and hide the phenomena it denotes.</p>
Social Justice (Minor)
<p><span>If you are committed to making your community better, a minor in social justice can give you the skills you need to learn how to advocate for change, organize like-minded individuals and understand the impact of social policy. </span></p>
Social Justice (Graduate Certificate)
<p><strong>Program Contact:</strong> <a href="/criminal-justice/people/jennifer-lanterman">Jennifer Lanterman</a> | <a href="mailto:jlanterman@unr.edu">jlanterman@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines: </strong>March 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/criminal-justice/people">Criminal Justice Faculty</a></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
</ol>
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Social Psychology (Ph.D.)
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/sociology/people/monica-miller">Monica Miller</a> | <a href="mailto:mkmiller@unr.edu">mkmiller@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> December 1 (Fall)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/social-psychology/phd/program-handbook">Social Psychology handbook</a> | <a href="/social-psychology/phd">Social Psychology website</a> | <a href="/social-psychology/people">Social Psychology faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.</em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 3.00 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
<li>Research paper sample</li>
<li>GRE - recommended, not required</li>
<li>Please see Program Website for prerequisite course requirements</li>
</ol>
Sociology (Minor)
<p>Sociology is the study of humans in their social groupings. Students learn to examine the development of social classes, gender roles, racial prejudices, social analysis of politics, economic structure, the development of modern industrial society, and a variety of other issues relevant to the study of society and social structure.</p>
Social Research Analytics, Minor
<p><span>The minor in social research analytics prepares college graduates for entry-level applied and basic social research positions in a variety of settings including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic research centers. </span></p>
Social Research Analytics (B.A.)
<p>Social research analytics is a multidisciplinary field that applies data analysis and statistical techniques to study human behavior, societal trends and public opinion. Researchers use quantitative and qualitative data to gain insights into various social phenomena, informing policy decisions, marketing strategies and social science research.</p>
Sociology (B.A.)
<p>Sociology is the study of humans in their social groupings. Students learn to examine the development of social classes, gender roles, racial prejudices, social analysis of politics, economic structure, the development of modern industrial society, and a variety of other issues relevant to the study of society and social structure.</p>
Sociology (M.A.) with optional specialization in Social Psychology
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/sociology/people/clayton-peoples">Clayton Peoples</a> | <a href="mailto:peoplesc@unr.edu">peoplesc@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> March 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <!--Sociology handbook | --><a href="/sociology/graduate-program">Sociology website</a> | <a href="/sociology/people">Sociology faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. </em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission requirements:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA in sociology or other social sciences</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation</li>
<li>Research paper sample</li>
<li>Please see Program Website for prerequisite course and admissions requirements</li>
</ol>
Spanish (Minor)
<p>The College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Spanish. Students will not only learn the Spanish language but also get a broad understanding of Hispanic-American and U.S. Latino culture and literature. A major or minor in Spanish is very beneficial in the professional world.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/degrees/majors/spanish">Learn more about studying Spanish</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243439">Spanish Language, Culture and Literature, Minor, Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=244476">Spanish Media, Minor, Course Catalog</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catalog.unr.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=243440">Spanish Through the Professions, Minor, Course Catalog</a></li>
</ul>
Spanish (B.A.)
<p>The College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Spanish. Students will not only learn the Spanish language but also get a broad understanding of Hispanic-American and U.S. Latino culture and literature. A major or minor in Spanish is very beneficial in the professional world.</p>
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Minor)
<p>The TESOL minor provides students who plan to teach English as a Second Language either at home or abroad with essential background courses in both Linguistics and Education.</p>
Theatre (Minor)
<p>The theatre program is part academic discipline, part technical craft and part art. It requires students to learn and explore facts and concepts, encourages students to develop technical proficiencies and supports students in their own personal development. This program strives to provide students with a balanced experience as theatre scholars, technicians and artists.</p>
Theatre (B.A.)
<p>The theatre major is part academic discipline, part technical craft, and part art. It requires students to learn and explore facts and concepts, encourages students to develop technical proficiencies and supports students in their own personal development. This program strives to provide students with a balanced experience as theatre scholars, technicians and artists.</p>
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Minor)
<p>This interdisciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts provides students with an understanding of women in historical and contemporary contexts and an exploration of gender as it influences scholarship and human relations. The program is multicultural, emphasizing the intersection of race, class, sexuality, gender and ethnicity.</p>
World Languages and Literatures: French (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/world-languages/people/elena-shimanskaya">Elena Shimanskaya</a> | <a href="mailto:eshimanskaya@unr.edu">eshimanskaya@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> August 1 (Fall) | December 15 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="/world-languages/languages/french/ma-french" title="World Languages and Literatures website">World Languages and Literatures website</a> | <a href="/world-languages/people">World Languages faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. </em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission <em>recommendations:</em></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of purpose</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
<li>Unofficial PDF of transcripts sent directly to Program Director</li>
</ol>
World Languages and Literatures: Spanish (M.A.)
<p><strong>Program director: </strong><a href="/world-languages/people/wifredo-de-rafols">Fred DeRafols</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="mailto:fdrafols@unr.edu">fdrafols@unr.edu</a><br /><strong>Application deadlines:</strong> March 15 (Fall-Priority GAs) | August 1 (Fall-Final) | December 15 (Spring)<br /><strong>Program info:</strong> <a href="main/pdfs/verified-accessible/colleges-schools/liberal-arts/degree-handbooks/wll-spanish-ma-grad-handbook.pdf">World Languages and Literatures handbook</a> | <a href="/world-languages/languages/spanish/ma-spanish" title="M.A. in World Languages and Literatures: Spanish Specialization">World Languages and Literatures website</a> | <a href="/world-languages/people">World Languages faculty</a></p>
<p><em>This program is eligible for the <a href="https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wrgp/for-students/">Western Regional Graduate Program</a> (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. </em></p>
<p><strong>Additional program-specific admission <em>recommendations:</em></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Baccalaureate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li>
<li>Statement of purpose</li>
<li>Two letters of recommendation</li>
<li>Unofficial PDF of transcripts sent directly to Program Director</li>
</ol>
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