• Addiction Treatment (Graduate Certificate)

    Program director: Terra Hamblin | thamblin@casat.org 
    Application deadlines: Rolling; For Fall 2021, apply by August 1
    Credits: 18
    Program info: Addiction Treatment website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate degree in a Social Science
    2. Resume

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  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

    Associate Dean for graduate programs: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 30
    Program info: Adult Gerontology Acute Care website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Overall GPA 3.0 or better
    2. Must have graduated from a CCNE, NLN, or ACEN accredited MSN program
    3. Possess an unencumbered RN License and/or eligibility for licensure in Nevada
    4. 3 Ps (Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Physical/Health Assessment). The 3Ps will be reviewed by the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and/or the specialty Track Leader. Students may have to repeat any or all of the 3Ps pending review.
    5. Letter of intent
    6. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    7. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Clinical Nurse Leader (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

    Associate Dean for graduate programs: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 15
    Program info: Clinical Nurse Leader website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Must have graduated from a CCNE or NLN accredited MSN program
    2. Possess an unencumbered RN License and eligible for licensure in Nevada
    3. Letter of intent
    4. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    5. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Criminal Justice (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Director: Weston Morrow | wmorrow@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring)
    Credits: 18
    Program info: Criminal Justice catalog listing

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university with an overall GPA of 3.0

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  • Cybersecurity (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: Shamik Sengupta | ssengupta@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 31 (Fall) | Dec 10 (Spring)
    Credits: 12
    Program info: Cybersecurity website | Cybersecurity faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution
    2. Transcripts (separate from the official transcripts required by the Graduate School)
    3. Curriculum Vitae
    4. Statement of purpose is recommended

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  • Education: Early Childhood Education Teacher (Licensure)

    Program Contact: Jennifer Mortensen | mortensen@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: May 15 (Fall)
    Credits: 29 (21 if practical experience is applicable)
    Program info: Early Childhood Education Teacher Licensure website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Science (or related field)
    2. Undergraduate pre-requisites: EDES 300, EDU 205, EDU 207, HDFS 201, HDFS 250, HDFS 431b, HDFS 435
    3. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. Candidate Professional Behaviors and Dispositions Form
    2. Resume
    3. Personal essay
    4. At least one letter of recommendation
    5. Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) Reading (score > 155), Writing (score > 161), and Mathematics (score > 149) score sheet (or California Basic Educational Skills score sheet).

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  • Education: Reading Specialist Endorsement (Graduate Certificate)

    Program director: Julie Pennington | juliep@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program info: College of Education | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Education Disposition Statement
    2. Two letters of recommendation
    3. Resume/CV
    4. A one-page statement of purpose addressing the following question: How will the Reading Specialist Certificate enhance your ability to support the literacy development of K-12 students

    To align with state requirements for Reading Specialist Endorsement, our Certificate Program also requires:

    1. A master’s degree completed, or in process
    2. Three years of verified teaching experience in state-approved schools
    3. A valid elementary or secondary teaching license

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  • Education: Secondary Education (Licensure)

    Program contact: Jess Gallo | jgallo@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Credits: 28-31
    Program info: Secondary Education Licensure website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Earned bachelor’s degree with and overall GPA of 2.75 or better
    2. Signed disposition sheet (NCATE set of beliefs in place in the College of Education)
    3. An essay of three to five pages
    4. Resume or curriculum vitae
    5. Two letters of recommendation
    6. The candidates needs to meet pre-professional Praxis I testing requirements.

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  • Ethics, Law and Politics (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: David Rondel | drondel@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling; For this coming Fall, apply by August 1
    Credits: 12
    Program info: Ethics, Law and Politics website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Letter of intent
    2. Transcripts (separate from the official transcripts required by the Graduate School)
    3. Writing sample
    4. Two letters of recommendation

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  • Family Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

    Associate Dean for graduate programs: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 17-33
    Program info: Family Nurse Practitioner website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Must have graduated from a CCNE or NLN accredited MSN program
    2. Possess an unencumbered RN license and be eligible for licensure in Nevada
    3. Letter of intent
    4. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    5. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Gender, Race & Identity (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Director: Deborah Boehm | dboehm@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: May 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 12
    Program info: Gender, Race and Identity Certificate website | GRI faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Statement of purpose
    2. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Nuclear Packaging (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: Miles Greiner | greiner@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Fall: Aug 16 | Spring: Jan 11
    Credits: 9
    Program info: Nuclear Packaging website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. An earned baccalaureate degree in mechanical, materials, nuclear or a closely-related engineering field, or a baccalaureate degree and background in project management related to packaging of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

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  • Nursing Education (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

    Associate Dean for graduate programs: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall and Summer) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 17
    Program info: Nursing Education website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Must have graduated from a CCNE or NLN accredited MSN program with a 3.0 or better
    2. Possess an unencumbered RN license and be eligible for licensure in Nevada
    3. Letter of intent
    4. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    5. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

    Associate Dean for graduate programs: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall and Summer)
    Credits: 15
    Program info: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Successful completion of a Master’s of Science in Nursing from a CCNE or NLN academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better
    2. Current unrestricted/unencumbered licensure as an RN in Nevada and be eligible for licensure in Nevada
    3. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    4. Letter of intent
    5. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Graduate Certificate)

    Associate Dean for graduate programs: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall)
    Credits: 23-38
    Program info: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Must have graduated from a CCNE or NLN accredited BSN program with a GPA of 3.0 or better
    2. APRN Track only: Must have graduated from an accredited MSN program and hold national certification and licensure as an APRN
    3. Possess an unencumbered RN License and be eligible for licensure in Nevada
    4. Letter of intent
    5. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    6. Three letters of recommendation
    7. An interview may be required

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  • Public Health Data Management and Analysis (Graduate Certificate, Online)

    Program Contact: Praveen Kumar Durgampudi| pdurgampudi@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling
    Credits: 10
    Program info: Public Health Management and Analysis catalog listing | Online public health certificates website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A bachelor's degree

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  • Public Health Management (Graduate Certificate, Online)

    Program Contact: Praveen Kumar Durgampudi | pdurgampudi@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling
    Credits: 10
    Program info: Public Health Management catalog listing | Online public health certificates website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A bachelor's degree

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  • Public Health Program Development (Graduate Certificate, Online)

    Program Contact: Praveen Kumar Durgampudi | pdurgampudi@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling
    Credits: 10
    Program info:Public Health Program Development catalog listing | Online public health certificates website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A bachelor's degree

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  • Renewable Energy (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact:Victor Vasquez | vvasquez@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Aug 16 (Fall) | Jan 10 (Spring)
    Credits: 12
    Program info:Renewable Energy website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate degree in engineering, business management, liberal arts or a related field
    2. Personal Statement
    3. Resume

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  • Social Justice (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: Jennifer Lanterman | jlanterman@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 12
    Program info: Social Justice website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate degree
    2. Statement of purpose

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  • Sports Management (Graduate Certificate, Online)

    Program Director: Cary Groth | cgroth@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: June 1 (Fall only)
    Program info: Sports Management Executive Certificate Website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution (an official copy of the transcripts should be submitted to the Graduate School)
    2. Recommended Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
    3. A copy of your current resume
    4. A letter of recommendation
    5. Statement of purpose

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  • Study of History (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: Edward (Ned) Schoolman | eschoolman@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling
    Credits: 12
    Program info: Study of History website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A Bachelor's degree in a humanities or social science; a bachelor's degree in Education; or Teaching Credential
    2. Students pursuing the graduate certificate of Studies in History must satisfy all of the graduate school requirements for admission as a Graduate Special
    3. Letter of intent
    4. Read the History department bulletin

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  • Teaching English as a Second Language (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling
    Program info: TESOL website
    Credits: 15

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4-point scale
    2. Letters of recommendation from one professional qualified to judge your aptitude for teaching
    3. A statement of your personal goals related to TESOL
    4. Transcripts of previous college work
    5. Students already admitted to a graduate program at the University must also submit approval for admission to the GC-TESOL from the Chair of their Advisory/Examining Committee in lieu of the letter of recommendation.
    6. Candidates who graduated from a non-US university and whose native language is not English must have a TOEFL score of at least 550 or 79 on the Internet Based TOEFL
    7. International students must have a J-1 visa or be concurrently enrolled in another graduate degree program in order to participate in the GC-TESOL

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  • Transportation Security and Safeguards (Graduate Certificate)

    Program Contact: Miles Greiner | greiner@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Fall: Aug 16 | Spring: Jan 11
    Credits: 9
    Program info: Transportation Security and Safeguard website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. An earned baccalaureate degree in mechanical, materials, nuclear or a closely-related engineering field, or a baccalaureate degree and background in project management related to packaging of nuclear and other radioactive materials

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