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Featured programs

Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.

Designed for students whose academic or career interests fall outside of the scope of existing majors at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Behavior Analysis, M.S.

An ABAI-accredited, 36-credit program designed for professionals pursusing their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.

Nursing, D.N.P.

Offers multiple academic tracks and is a terminal practice degree for clinically practicing nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and nursing leaders in health care organizations.

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  • Accounting (M.Acc.)

    The accounting major provides students with the theories and procedures necessary to prepare them for the many facets of the accounting profession, such as public, industrial, managerial, tax and government accounting. Students gain the knowledge base and conceptual infrastructure needed to make valuable contributions as business professionals in a global economy.

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  • Addiction Treatment (Minor)

    The Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies provides training, technical assistance, evaluation, research and other services to support addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. Students can pursue undergraduate certificates and minors, as well as an advanced graduate certificate in addiction treatment services.

  • Behavior Analysis (M.S.)

    The master's program in behavior analysis is fully accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), and its curriculum is pre-approved by ABAI as meeting the course requirements for students pursuing their BCBA. The curriculum includes 37 total credits and can be completed in five 15-week semesters. This program includes research training, certification exam preparation, and practical training coordination.

  • Behavior Analysis - Satellite Program

    The Satellite Program in Behavior Analysis (SPBA) provides training through partnerships with human service agencies, universities, and other organizations worldwide. Courses can be delivered online or in a hybrid learning format. The master’s program is fully accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Curriculum is pre-approved by ABAI as meeting the course requirements for students pursuing their BCBA in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. The curriculum includes 37 total credits and can be completed in 2.5 years. This program includes research training, BCBA certification exam preparation, and practical training coordination.

  • Business Administration (EMBA)

    Today's business leaders face increasingly complex responsibilities, demanding extensive knowledge of all functional areas of business. Maintaining and enhancing managerial and leadership capital is key to success. The objective of the business administration degrees are to prepare students for managerial and executive positions.

  • Business Analytics (M.S.)

    The online master of science in business analytics provides skills in data interpretation and analysis. Graduates will be able to combine an understanding of business needs with data analysis in order to develop smart business decisions supported by empirical evidence. 

  • Cybersecurity (M.S.)

    We offer cybersecurity education in an interdisciplinary environment that seeks to integrate technical expertise, business savvy and social context in developing holistic perspectives on cybersecurity challenges. Offered under the umbrella of the University's Cybersecurity Center, our cybersecurity degrees and programs equip graduates to provide industry-ready solutions to ever evolving cyber threats. We offer cybersecurity education in an interdisciplinary environment that seeks to integrate technical expertise, business savvy and social context in developing holistic perspectives on cybersecurity challenges. Offered under the umbrella of the University's Cybersecurity Center, our cybersecurity degrees and programs equip graduates to provide industry-ready solutions to ever evolving cyber threats.

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  • Education: Reading Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)

    Literacy is essential to learning, multidimensional in nature and influenced by linguistic, psychological and sociocultural factors. We prepare and support teachers and researchers to better understand pressing literacy issues and to meet the literacy needs of every student. Students develop advanced knowledge in teaching reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary development.

  • Education: Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

    Program director: Jafeth Sanchez | jesanchez@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Nov 15 (Spring)
    Program info: EL handbook | EL website | EL faculty | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Letter of intent/Statement of purpose
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Sample of written work
    4. Signed College of Education dispositions form must be submitted for the application to be considered complete

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. Curriculum Vitae/resume

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  • Education: Equity & Diversity in Education (M.S.)

    The equity and diversity in education program allows educators and those in related fields to enhance knowledge, skills and dispositions to work more effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Multiple dimensions of human diversity are addressed through in the program, with special attention to gender, race/ethnicity, national origin, language, social class and exceptionality.

  • Education: Special Education (M.Ed.)

    Three specialties within the master's degree in special education can be completed online: behavior analytic interventions in special education; generalist specialty and the specialty in intellectual disability.

  • Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)

    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.

  • Justice Management (MJM)

    This a special degree program offering a broad selection of courses including foundation courses in justice theory and process, essentials of justice management and courses specific to areas of concentration such as juvenile justice management, adult justice management and executive court and agency administration.

  • Nursing (RN to BSN)

    For already-licensed RNs, our online RN to BSN program allows you to take the next step in your career by earning your bachelor of science in nursing. A BSN in nursing can open doors for you in you career to move into more specialized areas of nursing or puruse a career in nursing management.

  • Nursing (MSN)

    The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of Nevada, Reno is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice, educator and leadership positions in health care.

  • Nursing (DNP)

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed as a terminal practice degree for clinically practicing nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and nursing leaders in health care organizations.

    The University of Nevada, Reno offers two options for earning this degree: a Post-Master's DNP program and a BSN to DNP program.

  • Public Health (MPH)

    Public health is a dynamic profession covering a broad spectrum of services. This program prepares graduates for employment in nearly any area of the public health industry. The comprehensive curriculum includes public health policy, finance and budget, health informatics, epidemiology and biostatistics.

  • Public Health Data Management and Analysis (Graduate Certificate)

    We’ve carefully designed this certificate to lay an interdisciplinary foundation for individuals crunching the numbers that drive critical health initiatives for at-risk populations. Your coursework will cover essential concepts in GIS and spatial analysis, biostatistics and epidemiological surveillance. As a result, you’ll emerge with the enhanced quantitative expertise required to collect, manage and evaluate a wide range of public health data.

  • Public Health Program Development (Graduate Certificate)

    Through four multidisciplinary courses, you’ll explore issues in health equity, cultural competence, emergency preparedness, health administration and policymaking. Whether your goal is to pivot into a different area of your existing organization or advance in your current field, we can prepare you to make a widespread impact on at-risk populations and the public.

  • Public Health Management (Graduate Certificate)

    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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  • Renewable Energy (Graduate Certificate)

    We offer two programs in renewable energy, open to students in all fields, that are designed to complement their chosen field of study by exposing them to crucial technical, economic and social issues relevant to renewable energy. These interdisciplinary programs help students apply knowledge gained in their majors to alternative and renewable energy.

  • Social Work (MSW)

    Social work is a popular major among students who want to help others. Countless people today depend on aid and advice from social workers. The emotional rewards that come with helping clients can also be significant and keep social workers engaged in their field. We offer both undergraduate and graduate degree options, including a robust field experience training platform as well.

  • Sports Management (Graduate Certificate)

    The Graduate Certificate in Sports Management in the College of Business is designed for early- and mid-career sports industry professionals to hone their skills while gaining in-depth knowledge about the business of sport from industry leaders and College of Business faculty. The program is offered online, and includes a one-credit, two-day seminar in Lake Tahoe.