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  • Accountancy, M.Acc.

    Program director: Sonja Pippin | sonjap@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: February 1 & April 15 (Fall) | October 1 & November 15 (Spring)
    Program info: MAcc handbook | MAcc website | Accounting faculty | Accounting department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT (not required if undergrad Accounting degree is from an AACSB Business School and a 3.3 or higher GPA)
    2. Curriculum vitae
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Accountancy, M.Acc. (online)

    Program director: Sonja Pippin | sonjap@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) -  Extended to Aug 3 | Dec 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
    Program info: Online MAcc website | Accounting department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Curriculum vitae
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two letters of recommendation

    Apply Now Learn more about online m.acc.

  • 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

    Apply Now

  • 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

    Apply Now

  • Animal & Rangeland Science, M.S.

    Program director: Robert Washington-Allen | rwashingtonallen@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall)
    Program info: A&R handbook | A&R M.S. website | A&R faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE score of 300+ (waivers available to those with completed advanced degrees from accredited institutions)
    2. Admission GPA of 3.0
    3. TOEFL ibt 100
    4. Must have an advisor prior to admission

    Apply Now

  • Animal & Rangeland Science, Ph.D.

    Program director:  Robert Washington-Allen | rwashingtonallen@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall)
    Program info:  A&R handbook | A&R Ph.D. website | A&R faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE score of 300+ (waivers available to those with completed advanced degrees from accredited institutions)
    2. Admission GPA of 3.0
    3. TOEFL ibt 100
    4. Must have an advisor prior to admission

    Apply Now

  • Anthropology, M.A.

    Program director: Erin Stiles | estiles@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15
    Program info: Anthro handbook | Anthro website | Anthro faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT (Requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2022)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Scholarly writing sample
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

    Apply Now

     

  • Anthropology, Ph.D.

    Program director: Erin Stiles | estiles@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15
    Program info: Anthro handbook | Anthro website | Anthro faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT (Requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2022)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Scholarly writing sample
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

    Apply Now

     

  • Art: Visual Arts, M.F. A.

    Program director: Miya Hannan | miyah@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: February 15 
    Program info:  MFA handbook | MFA Website | MFA faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Three letters of recommendation
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Art portfolio

    Apply Now

     

  • Atmospheric Science, M.S.

    Program director:  Vera Samburova | Vera.Samburova@dri.edu
    Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)
    Program info:  Atmos handbook | Atmos website | Atmos faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2022)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Curriculum Vitae
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Atmospheric Science, Ph.D.

    Program director:  Vera Samburova |  Vera.Samburova@dri.edu
    Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)
    Program info:  Atmos handbook | Atmos website | Atmos faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2022)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Curriculum Vitae
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

     

  • Basque Studies, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Mariann Vaczi | mvaczi@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | April 15 (Fall)
    Program Info: Basque Studies handbook | Basque Studies website | Basque Studies faculty

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. Statement of purpose
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Biochemistry, M.S.

    Program Director: John Cushman | jcushman@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: Biochem handbook | Biochem website | Biochem faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Statement of Purpose
    3. Three Letters of Recommendation
    4. GPA 2.75

    Additional recommendations:

    1. GRE score +300

    Apply Now

  • Biochemistry, Ph.D.

    Program Director: John Cushman | jcushman@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: Biochem handbook | Biochem website | Biochem faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Statement of Purpose
    3. Three Letters of Recommendation
    4. GPA 3.0

    Additional recommendations:

    1. GRE score +300

    Apply Now

  • Biology, M.S.

    Program Director: Steve VanderWall | sv@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)
    Program Info: M.S. in Biology handbook | M.S. in Biology website | Biology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Biomedical Engineering, M.S.

    Program Director: Bahram Parvin | bparvin@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: BME handbook | BME website | BME faculty

    Admission requirements:

    1. GRE scores 301+ (GRE requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2021)
    2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    3. Official transcripts and GRE scores are required for department review
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Statement of purpose

    Apply Now

  • Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Bahram Parvin | bparvin@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: BME handbook | BME website | BME faculty

    Admission requirements:

    1. GRE scores 301+ (GRE requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2021)
    2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    3. Official transcripts and GRE scores are required for department review
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Statement of purpose

    Apply Now

  • Biostatistics, M.S.

    Director: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: Biostatistics website | Biostatistics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE, GMAT, or MCAT (Optional, not required)
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Writing sample (admission essay)
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. For international applicants, an English language exam is required.
    7. SOPHAS Application  (SOPHAS completed before Graduate School application. View directions and waiver code.)
    8. Full-time or Part-time

    Apply Now

  • Biotechnology, M.S.

    Program Director: Christie Howard | christie.howard@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines:  | Feb 1 and April 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 and Nov 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: Biotech handbook | Biotech website | Biotech faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; preferred minimum of 3.0 in the sciences (the last two years are strongly weighted)
    2. Minimum 75 semester units towards a biological science degree
    3. Two semesters of documented research or internship experience
    4. Completion of specific coursework with a “C” or better
      One-year subplan: Must have completed undergraduate research in their chosen lab and provide contact information for principle investigator.
      Two-year subplan: Resume and a statement of purpose

    Recommended materials:

    1. Senior thesis

    Apply Now

  • Business Administration, Graduate Minor

    Program Director: Kambiz Raffiee | raffiee@unr.edu 
    Program Info: Business Administration

    This Graduate Minor program is for non-Business Administration graduate students who want a background in general business to complement their own graduate discipline.

    1. Requires 9-12 credits
    2. Business Administration Graduate Minor Information
    3. Major/minor requirement checklist

    Apply Now

  • Business Administration, M.B.A.

    Program Director: Kambiz Raffiee | raffiee@unr.edu 
    Application Deadlines: March 15 (Fall) – Extended to July 2 for Fall '21 | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: MBA handbook | MBA website | MBA faculty | Business Administration

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE, GMAT, or MCAT (Waivers available to those actively pursuing or who have completed advanced degrees, certain professional degrees or select active licenses.)
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Two Letter of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Business Administration, Executive Online M.B.A.

    Program Director: Kambiz Raffiee | raffiee@unr.edu
    Application Deadline: June 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: EMBA handbook | EMBA website | EMBA faculty | Business Administration

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. GRE, GMAT, or MCAT (Test scores are waived for Fall 2021 admission; Waivers are always available to those actively pursuing, or who have completed, advanced degrees, certain professional degrees or select active licenses.)
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Two letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Business Administration (Finance), Ph.D.

    Program Director:  Joseph Halford | jhalford@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: April 30 (Fall)
    Program Info:  Business Admin (Finance) Ph.D. website | Business Admin Handbook | Business Admin faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Official transcripts from all postsecondary educational institutions
    2. GRE or GMAT optional for fall 2021 applications
    3. Two letters of recommendation
    4. Personal statement

    Apply Now

  • Business Administration (Management), Ph.D.

    Program Director:  Jim Sundali | jsundali@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall)
    Program Info:  Business Admin (Management) website | Business Admin Handbook | Business Admin faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE/GMAT scores
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Resume or CV
    4. Writing sample (recommended)

    Apply Now

  • Business Analytics, M.S. (online)

    Program Director: Kal Joshi | knj@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) -  Extended to Aug 3 | Dec 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
    Program Info: Business Analytics | IS department | IS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 in the last two years of study 
    2. A one-page personal statement describing career goals
    3. Two letters of recommendation
    4. Curriculum Vitae or resume
    5. Prerequisite courses: an undergraduate course in Statistics and an undergraduate course in Introduction to Information Systems

    Apply Now Learn more

  • Cell & Molecular Biology, M.S.

    Program Director: Subhash Verma | scverma@medicine.nevada.edu
    Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: CMB handbook | CMB website | CMB faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Three letters of recommendation

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE Biology strongly recommended

    Apply Now

  • Cell & Molecular Biology, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Subhash Verma | scverma@medicine.nevada.edu
    Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: CMB handbook | CMB website | CMB faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Three letters of recommendation

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE Biology strongly recommended

    Apply Now

  • Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Seungil Ro | sro@med.unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: CMPP handbook | CMPP website | CMPP faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or MCAT
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Chemical Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: Sage Hiibel | shiibel@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: For Assistantship consideration March 15 (Fall) | September 1 (Spring)
    Program info: CME handbook | CME website | CME faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program director: Sage Hiibel | shiibel@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: For Assistantship consideration March 15 (Fall) | September 1 (Spring)
    Program info: CME handbook | CME website | CME faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Chemical Physics, Ph.D.

    Program director: Sergey Varganov | svarganov@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Chem. Physics handbook | Chem. Physics website | Chem. Physics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE recommended but not required

    Apply Now

  • Chemistry, M.S.

    Program director: Robert Sheridan | rss@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 15 and April 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Chemistry handbook | Chemistry website | Chemistry faculty

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE recommended but not required

    Apply Now

  • Chemistry, Ph.D.

    Program director: Robert Sheridan | rss@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 15 and April 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Chemistry handbook | Chemistry website | Chemistry faculty

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE recommended but not required

    Apply Now

  • Civil & Environmental Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: Ramin Motamed | motamed@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring)
    Program info: CEE handbook | CEE website | CEE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. GRE: 302 combined (GRE recommended but not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2022; required thereafter)
    2. GPA 3.0
    3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
    4. Statement of purpose
    5. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Civil & Environmental Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program director: Ramin Motamed | motamed@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring)
    Program info: CEE handbook | CEE website | CEE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE: 302 combined (GRE recommended but not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2022; required thereafter)
    2. GPA 3.25
    3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
    4. Statement of purpose
    5. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • 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, NLN, or ACEN accredited MSN program
    2. Possess an unencumbered RN License and/or eligible for licensure in Nevada
    3. 3Ps (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.
    4. Letter of intent
    5. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    6. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Communication Studies, M.A.

    Program director: Amy Pason | apason@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall)
    Program info: Comm Studies handbook | Comm Studies website | Comm Studies faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Requirement waived for those applying through Fall 2022)
    2. Letter of application/statement of purpose
    3. Contact information for three references (references may be contacted for additional information)

    Apply Now

  • Computer Science & Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: David Feil-Seifer | dave@cse.unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Aug 1 (Spring)
    Program info: CSE handbook | CSE website | CSE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE -minimum quantitative score 156 (GRE recommended but not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2022; required thereafter)
    2. GPA 3.0
    3. TOEFL or IELTS (TOEFL>80 or IELTS>6.5 recommended)
    4. Statement of Purpose
    5. Two letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Computer Science & Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program director: David Feil-Seifer | dave@cse.unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Aug 15 (Spring)
    Program info: CSE handbook | CSE website | CSE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE - minimum quantitative score 158 (GRE recommended but not required for those applying for admission through Spring 2022; required thereafter)
    2. GPA 3.25 (if applicant has no M.S.)/GPA 3.0 (if applicant has M.S.)
    3. TOEFL or IELTS (TOEFL>80 or IELTS>6.5 recommended)
    4. Statement of Purpose
    5. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Criminal Justice, Graduate Certificate

    Program director: Matt Leone | mleone@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) – Extended to July 31 for Fall '21 | 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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  • Criminal Justice, M.A.

    Program director: Matt Leone | mleone@unr.edu | Eric Lambert | ericlambert@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: June 1 (Fall) | Dec 1 (Spring)
    Program info: CRJ handbook | CRJ website | CRJ faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or Miller Analogies Test or have completed a graduate degree or certificate in a field related to Criminal Justice (requirement waived if applying for the Spring or Fall 2022 admission cycle)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Supplemental admissions questionnaire
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate

    Program Contact: Shamik Sengupta | ssengupta@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 31 (Fall) | Dec 10 (Spring)
    Credits: 18
    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

    Apply Now

  • Cybersecurity, M.S. (online)

    Program Contact: Shamik Sengupta | ssengupta@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) -  Extended to Aug 3 | Dec 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
    Program info: Cybersecurity website | Cybersecurity faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.
    2. Applicants having a minimum GPA of 2.75 and computer science minor equivalency or better will be directly admitted into the core program.
    3. Applicants not having the minimum computer science minor equivalency or with GPA below 2.75 will be considered for admission into the bridge program (two bridge courses) before taking the core courses.
      • Bridge program candidates must complete two bridge courses (6 credits) and maintain a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 over the two bridge courses before starting core classes (30 credits).
    4. All applicants must also submit:
      • One page personal statement describing career goals
      • Two letters of recommendation
      • Resume/CV

    Apply Now Learn more about online cybersecurity program

  • Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology, M.S.

    Program director: Lee Dyer | nolaclimber@gmail.com
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: EECB handbook | EECB website | EECB faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    2. TOEFL score over 600 for international students
    3. Course work in physical sciences (6 credits)
    4. University mathematics including calculus (6 credits)
    5. Organic chemistry or biochemistry (6 credits)
    6. Biology course work (24 credits, including genetics, evolution, and ecology), or equivalent evidence of ability to succeed in a graduate program in ecology, evolution and conservation biology

    Apply Now

  • Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology, Ph.D.

    Program director: Lee Dyer | nolaclimber@gmail.com
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: EECB handbook | EECB website | EECB faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    2. For international students, a TOEFL score of 600 or greater
    3. Coursework in physical sciences, mathematics, and biochemistry; exact coursework to be determined by each EECB advisor, in consultation with our admissions committee.
    4. Biology coursework (24 credits, including genetics, evolution, and ecology), or equivalent evidence of ability to succeed in a doctoral program in ecology, evolution and conservation biology

    Apply Now

  • Economics, M.A.

    Program director: Sankar Mukhopadhyay | sankarm@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Econ handbook | Econ M.A. | Econ faculty | Econ department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. 2 letters of recommendation

    Program admission recommendations:

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Writing sample
    3. Additional letter of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Economics, M.S.

    Program director: Sankar Mukhopadhyay | sankarm@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Econ handbook | Econ MS | Econ faculty | Econ department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two letters of recommendation

    Program admission recommendations:

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Writing sample
    3. Additional letter of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Economics, Ph.D.

    Program director: Sankar Mukhopadhyay | sankarm@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Econ handbook | Econ Ph.D. | Econ faculty | Econ department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two letters of recommendation

    Program admission recommendations:

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Writing sample
    3. Additional letter of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Education: Counseling, M.A.

    Program director: Tricia Woodliff | coehdcounseling@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) 
    Program info: Counseling handbook | Counseling website | Counseling faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (waived if student has successfully completed graduate-level coursework)
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of Purpose
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Education: Counseling and Education Supervision, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) 
    Program info: CES handbook | CES website | CES faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. Master's degree in counseling ed. from a CACREP-accredited institution
    3. GRE
    4. Resume or curriculum vitae
    5. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    6. Three letters of recommendation
    7. One sample of scholarly writing
    8. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

    Apply Now

  • Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D.

    Program director: MaryAnn Demchak | mad@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) 
    Program info: C&I handbook | C&I website | C&I faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or curriculum vitae
    4. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form 

    Apply Now

  • 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).

    Apply Now

  • Education: Educational Leadership, M.Ed.

    Program director: Jafeth Sanchez | jesanchez@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Nov 1 (Spring) 
    Program info: EL handbook | EL website | EL faculty

    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 applicationto be considered complete

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. Curriculum Vitae/resume

    Apply now

  • Education: Educational Leadership, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 & July 15  (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program info: EL handbook | EL website | EL faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    3. One sample of scholarly writing

    Apply now

  • Education: Elementary Education, M.Ed.

    Program director:  Teruni Lamberg  | terunil@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 31 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring) 
    Program info:  El. Ed. handbook | M.Ed. Elementary Education website | M.Ed. Elementary Education faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. EE Questionnaire
    2. Pre-req coursework form
    3. Resume or CV 
    4. Two letters of recommendation
    5. Behavioral paper
    6. Essay

    Apply now

  • Education: Elementary Education, M.S.

    Program director:  Teruni Lamberg  | terunil@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 31 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring) 
    Program info: M.S. El. Ed. handbook | M.S. Elementary Education website | M.S. Elementary Education faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. EE Questionnaire
    2. Pre-req coursework form
    3. Resume or CV 
    4. Two letters of recommendation
    5. Behavioral paper
    6. Essay

    Apply now

  • Education: Equity & Diversity in Education, M.S. (online option available)

    Program Director: Eleni Oikonomidoy | eleni@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: March 15 (Priority Fall) Aug 1 (Fall) | Dec 1 (Spring)
    Program Info: E&D MS handbook | E&D MS website | E&D faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Program application
    2. GPA 2.75 or higher
    3. Statement of professional goals
    4. Resume or CV
    5. Two letters of recommendation 

    Apply now

  • Education: Higher Education Administration, M.A.

    Program director: Jafeth Sanchez | jesanchez@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) 
    Program info: EL handbook | EL website | EL faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Statement of intent
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Written sample of academic work (i.e. typed essay of 1,000 words)
    4. Signed College of Education dispositions form

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. Curriculum vitae/resume

    Apply now

  • Education: Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Nov 15 (Spring) 
    Program info: HDFS handbook | HDFS website | HDFS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or curriculum vitae
    4. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

    Apply now

  • Education: Human Development and Family Science, M.S.

    Program Director:  Lydia DeFlorio | ldeflorio@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program Info: HDFS handbook | HDFS website | HDFS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Resume or CV
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. Department application

    Apply Now

  • Education: Equity, Diversity and Language Education, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Nov 15 (Spring) 
    Program info: EDLE handbook | EDLE website | EDLE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or curriculum vitae
    4. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

    Apply now

  • Education: Information Tech in Education, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Nov 15 (Spring)
    Program info: ITE handbook | ITE website | ITE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or curriculum vitae with two years of relevant experience
    4. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

    Apply Now

  • Education: Literacy Studies, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program info: LS handbook | LS website | LS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or CV with three years of teaching experience
    4. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

    Apply now

  • Education: Reading Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. (online option available)

    Program director: Dianna Townsend | dtownsend@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program info: RCI handbook | Reading Curriculum and Instruction website | Education faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. GRE required if GPA is less than 2.75

    Apply Now

  • Education: Reading Specialist Endorsement, Graduate Certificate

    Program director: Dianna Townsend | dtownsend@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling
    Program info: College of Education

    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

    Apply Now

  • Education: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) 
    Program info: STEM handbook | STEM website | STEM faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or CV with three years of teaching experience
    4. Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form 

    Apply Now

  • Education: Secondary Education, Licensure

    Program Contact: Jenny Mahon | jmahon@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.

    Apply Now

  • Education: Secondary Education, M.Ed.

    Program director: Jenny Mahon | jmahon@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Oct 15 (Spring)
    Program info:  Secondary Education handbook | Secondary Education website |  Education faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. NCATE Disposition Acknowledgement
    3. Essay
    4. Two letters of recommendation
    5. Prerequisite coursework form
    6. Meet pre-professional skills requirement in one of these ways (State of Nevada): Pass all three parts of (Praxis) Core Academic Skills for Education, CBEST, or hold a master’s degree from accredited institution which required the GRE

    Apply Now

  • Education: Special Education, M.Ed.

    Program director: Shanon Taylor | shanon@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall) | Dec 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Special Education handbook | Special Education M.Ed. website | Education faculty

    Available subplans (select subplans have online options):

    1. Adv. Studies Learning/Behavioral Disorders
    2. Autism & Related Disorders
    3. Early Childhood Special Education
    4. Applied Behavior Analysis in Special Education (online option available)
    5. Intellectual Disabilities (online option available)
    6. Generalist (online option available)

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. None listed

    Apply Now

  • Education: Special Education and Disability Studies, Ph.D.

    Program director: Rod Case | rcase@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & July 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: SEDS handbook | SEDS website | SEDS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher
    2. GRE
    3. Resume or CV (three years teaching special education recommended)
    4. Essay of intent that includes a qualifications for completing and reason for pursuing the degree
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. One sample of scholarly writing
    7. Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

    Apply Now

  • 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

    Apply Now

  • Electrical Engineering, M.S.

    Program director:  Yantao Shen | ytshen@unr.edu
    Application deadlines:
    Fall enrollment: Feb. 1 (International applicants), May 1 (U.S. applicants)
    Spring enrollment: Aug. 15 (International applicants), Nov. 15 (U.S. applicants)
    Program info: EE handbook | EE website | EE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Requirement waived for all applicants who apply by August 1, 2021)
    2. GPA of 3.00 or higher
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Electrical Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program director: Yantao Shen | ytshen@unr.edu
    Application deadlines:
    Fall enrollment: Feb. 1 (International applicants), May 1 (U.S. applicants)
    Spring enrollment: Aug. 15 (International applicants), Nov. 15 (U.S. applicants)
    Program info: EE handbook | EE website | EE faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Requirement waived for all applicants who apply by August 1, 2021)
    2. GPA of at least 3.0 (with a masters) or 3.5 (with a bachelors only)
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Engineering Education, Ph.D.

    Program director:  Adam Kirn | akirn@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Fall: primary Feb 15 | secondary May 15
    Spring: primary Oct 15 | Nov 15
    Program info: Eng. Ed handbook | Eng. Ed catalog listing | Eng. Ed faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. GPA of 2.75 for four years of undergraduate work or 3.0 for last two years of undergrad
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Diversity statement
    5. Three letters of recommendation from former professors indicating the student’s capability for advanced course work and research

    Apply Now

  • English, M.A.

    Program Director: Daniel Morse | dmorse@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: January 15 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program Info: English handbook | English website | English faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE 
    2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Writing sample
    5. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • English, M.F.A.

    Program Director: Christopher Coake | cjcoake@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: January 15 (Fall)
    Program Info:  English handbook | English website | English faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Minimum GPA of 3.0
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two writing samples
    4. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • English, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Daniel Morse | dmorse@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: January 15 (Fall)
    Program Info: English handbook | English website | English faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Minimum GPA of 3.5
    3. Statement of Purpose
    4. Writing sample
    5. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Environmental Sciences, M.S.

    Program Director: Stanley Omaye | omaye@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program Info: ES handbook | ES website | ES faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE >297 or Biology Subject test (waivers available to those with completed advanced degrees)
    2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 
    3. TOEFL > 100iBT for international students 
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Letter of intent
    6. Documentation from ES faculty who agrees to be a research adviser

    Apply Now

  • Environmental Sciences, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Stanley Omaye | omaye@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program Info: ES handbook | ES website | ES faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE >297 or Biology Subject test (waivers available to those with completed advanced degrees)
    2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 
    3. TOEFL > 100iBT for international students 
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Letter of intent
    6. Documentation from ES faculty who agrees to be a research adviser

    Apply Now

  • Ethics, Law and Politics, Graduate Certificate

    Program Contact: Christopher Williams | ctw@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling; For Fall '21, apply by August 1
    Credits: 12
    Program info:  Ethics, Law and Politics website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Minimum GPA of 3.0 
    2. Letter of intent
    3. Transcripts (separate from the official transcripts required by the Graduate School)
    4. Writing sample
    5. Two letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • 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: 39
    Program info: Family Nurse Practitioner website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

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

    Apply Now

  • Finance, M.S.

    Program Director:  Hongchao Zeng | hzeng@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: March 15 (Fall) | October 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: Finance handbook | Finance MS | Finance faculty | Finance department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT scores (Waivers available to students in the accelerated program)
    2. Statement of Purpose
    3. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Gender, Race & Identity, Graduate Certificate

    Program Contact: Emily Hobson | ehobson@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

    Apply Now

  • Gender, Race & Identity, M.A.

    Program Director: Emily Hobson | ehobson@unr.edu
    Application Deadline: Feb 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: GRI handbook | GRI website | GRI faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Statement of purpose
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Resume or CV

    Apply Now

  • Geology and Earth Related Sciences, M.S.

    Program Director: Stacia Gordon | staciag@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring)
    Program Info: Geology handbook | Geology website | Geology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Three letters of recommendation
    2. Personal statement

    Apply Now

  • Geology and Earth Related Sciences, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Stacia Gordon | staciag@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring)   
    Program Info: Geology handbook | Geology website | Geology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Three letters of recommendation
    2. Personal statement

    Apply Now

  • Geological Engineering, M.S.

    Program Director: Stacia Gordon | staciag@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15  
    Program Info: Geology handbook | Geological Engineering website | Geological Engineering faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Three letters of recommendation
    2. Personal statement

    Apply Now

  • Geography, M.S.

    Program Director: Paul White | paulwhite@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: Geography handbook | Geography website | Geography faculty

    Optional program-specific admission items:

    1. GRE or GMAT

    Apply Now

  • Geography, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Paul White | paulwhite@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: Geography handbook | Geography website | Geography faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Master's degree in Geography or related field

    Optional program-specific admission items:

    1. GRE or GMAT

    Apply Now

  • Geophysics, M.S.

    Program Director:  Stacia Gordon | staciag@unr.edu  
    Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15  
    Program Info: Geology handbook | Geophysics website | Geophysics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Three letters of recommendation
    2. Personal statement

    Apply Now

  • Geophysics, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Stacia Gordon | staciag@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15  
    Program Info: Geology handbook | Geophysics website | Geophysics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Three letters of recommendation
    2. Personal statement

    Apply Now

  • 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

    Apply Now

  • History, M.A.

    Program Director: Edward (Ned) Schoolman | eschoolman@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | September 15 (Spring)
    Deadline for fellowship candidates: April 1
    Program Info: History M.A. handbook | History website | History faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Recommended but not required)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • History, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Edward (Ned) Schoolman | eschoolman@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Feb. 1 (Fall)
    Program Info: History handbook | History Ph.D. website | History faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Recommended but not required)
    2. Statement of purpose 
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. Writing sample

    Apply Now

  • Hydrogeology, M.S.

    Program director: Anne Nolin | anolin@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | July 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Hydro handbook | Hydro website | Hydro faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GPA > 3.0
    2. Letter of intent
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. Department application

    Apply Now

  • Hydrogeology, Ph.D.

    Program director: Anne Nolin | anolin@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | July 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Hydro handbook | Hydro website | Hydro faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GPA > 3.0
    2. Letter of intent
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. Department application

    Apply Now

  • Hydrology, M.S.

    Program director: Anne Nolin | anolin@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | July 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Hydro handbook | Hydro website | Hydro faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GPA > 3.0
    2. Letter of intent
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. Department application

    Apply Now

  • Hydrology, Ph.D.

    Program director: Anne Nolin | anolin@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | July 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Hydro handbook | Hydro website | Hydro faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GPA > 3.0
    2. Letter of intent
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. Department application

    Apply Now

  • Information Systems, M.S.

    Program director: Dana Edberg | dte@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: May 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program info: IS handbook | IS website | IS faculty | IS department

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. GMAT or GRE (requirement waived if applying for admission through Fall of 2022) 
      Waivers available to those who:
      1. Earned an undergraduate degree with Information Systems major is from an AACSB Business School and a 3.5 or higher GPA; and/or
      2. Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited school with a 3.0 or higher GPA; and/or
      3. Have served as a full-time academic faculty member at an AACSB Accredited College for at least five years.
    2. Minimum score of 550 of TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS for international students

    Apply Now

  • Integrative Neuroscience, M.S.

    Program directors: Dennis Mathew | Michael Webster
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring)
    Program info: IN handbook | IN website | IN faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two letters of recommendation (Three letters are recommended)

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Integrative Neuroscience, Ph.D.

    Program directors: Dennis Mathew | Michael Webster
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring)
    Program info: IN handbook | IN website | IN faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Two letters of recommendation (Three letters are recommended)

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Journalism, M.A.

    Program director: Kari Barber | karibarber@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall)
    Program info: Journalism handbook | Journalism website | Journalism faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GMAT or GRE (requirement waived if applying for the Fall 2022 admission cycle)

      Apply Now

  • Judicial Studies, M.J.S.

    Program contact: Heather Lara | hclara@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring)
    Program info: JS handbook | JS M.J.S. website | JS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. None listed

        Apply Now

  • Judicial Studies, Ph.D. (online component)

    Program contact: Heather Lara | hclara@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring) 
    Program info: JS handbook | JS website Ph.D. | JS faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. For sitting judges only
    2. Three letters of reference
    3. Copies of written opinions and/or articles
    4. Minimum master's degree GPA of 3.0
    5. Judicial Studies program application

        Apply Now

  • Justice Management, M.J.M. (online option available)

    Program director: Angela Lee | alee3@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 1 (Fall) | Dec 1 (Spring)
    Program info: JM handbook | JM website | JM faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Questionnaire/Statement of purpose
    2. Two letters of recommendation

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. One additional letter of recommendation    

    Apply Now

  • Kinesiology, M.S.

    Program director: Nora Constantino | nlc@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) will accept late admissions until June 2 | Nov 9 (Spring)
    Program info: M.S. in Kinesiology website | Kinesiology faculty

    Additional program-specific requirements:

    1. Transcripts of your undergraduate degree
    2. GRE scores (recommended)
    3. TOEFL exam score if English is your second language
    4. A curriculum vitae
    5. A statement of purpose which includes: Why you wish you attend the program, what skillsets you can bring to the program, clearly indicating which faculty member you would prefer to work with and why
    6. A minimum of two letters of recommendation (three is preferred)

    Apply Now

  • Land-Use Planning, M.S.

    Program director: Thomas Albright | talbright@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Land-Use handbook | Land-Use website | Land-Use faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE, GMAT or MCAT
  • Material Science and Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: Qi An | qia@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Assistantships March 15 (Fall) | Oct 31 (Spring)
    Program info: Materials Science handbook | Materials Science website | Material Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Material Science and Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program director: Qi An | qia@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Assistantships March 15 (Fall) | Oct 31 (Spring)
    Program info: Materials Science handbook | Materials Science website | Material Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

    Apply Now

  • Mathematics, M.S.

    Program director: Stanislav Jabuka | jabuka@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Mathematics M.S. Program Handbook | Mathematics website | Mathematics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (requirement waived if applying for the Spring or Fall 2022 admission cycle)

    Apply Now

  • Mathematics, Ph.D.

    Program director: Stanislav Jabuka | jabuka@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 & Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Mathematics Ph.D. Program Handbook | Mathematics website | Mathematics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (requirement waived if applying for the Spring or Fall 2022 admission cycle)
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Curriculum vitae

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  • Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: Matteo Aureli | maureli@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring)
    Program info: ME handbook | ME website | ME faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

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  • Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program director: Matteo Aureli | maureli@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring)
    Program info: ME handbook | ME website | ME faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

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  • Medicine, M.D./Ph.D.

    Program director: Wilfredo Torres | wtorres@med.unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Mar 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Medicine handbook | Medicine website | Medicine faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or MCAT

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  • Metallurgical Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: Carl Nesbitt | carln@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring)
    Program info: MetaEng handbook | MetaEng website | Mining faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

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  • Mineral Resource Engineering, Ph.D.

    Program Director: Javad Sattarvand | jsattarvand@unr.edu
    Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15  
    Program Info: MRE handbook | Mineral Resource Engineering Ph.D. page 

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

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  • Mining Engineering, M.S.

    Program director: Raj R. Kallu | rkallu@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring)
    Program info: Mining handbook | Mining website | Mining faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. GRE

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  • Music: History and Musicology, M.A.

    Program director: Louis Niebur | lniebur@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) – Extended to July 30 for Fall '21 | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Music handbook | Music MA website | Music faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. None listed

    Apply Now

  • Music Education, M.M.

    Program director: Louis Niebur | lniebur@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) – Extended to July 30 for Fall '21 | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Music handbook | Music Ed MM website | Music faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. None listed

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  • Music Performance, M.M.

    Program director: Louis Niebur | lniebur@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) – Extended to July 30 for Fall '21 | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Music handbook | Music Performance website | Music faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. None listed

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  • Musical Arts, D.M.A.

    Program director: Louis Niebur | lniebur@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Mar 1 (Fall) – Extended to July 30 for Fall '21 | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Music website | Music faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Performance/conducting audition
    2. Music theory and musicology entrance exams
    3. Completed Master of Music (MM), Master of Arts (MA), or Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

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  • Natural Resources & Environmental Science, M.S.

    Program director: Jonathan Greenberg | jgreenberg@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program info: NRES handbook | NRES website | NRES faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Graduate Faculty Member Agreement
    4. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Natural Resources & Environmental Science, Ph.D.

    Program director: Jonathan Greenberg | jgreenberg@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) | Fall deadline for 2021 extended to May 14
    Program info: NRES handbook | NRES website | NRES faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Graduate Faculty Member Agreement
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. For international students, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), or 100 (internet version).

    Students must have an advisor among the NRES faculty before they are accepted into the Program. Students must meet a set of coursework requirements consistent with career objectives in a relevant natural resources and environmental science field. Required undergraduate classes must be taken prior to admittance or while in their graduate program.

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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, M.S.N. (online component)

    Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Complete a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing school with the following specific course work completed: statistics, growth and development (must cover lifespan), basic research, and health assessment.
    2. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
    3. Associate's degree in nursing and a Bachelor's degree in another area of study and have 2 years of clinical experience
    4. Possess a current unencumbered licensure as an RN in Nevada
    5. Have successfully completed a three-credit graduate-level applied statistics courses (at UNR: EDRS 640)
    6. Have a minimum of 3 years of experience within acute care or 2 years of experience within critical care (AGACNP track only)
    7. Resume, letter of intent, and three letters of reference

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  • Nursing, D.N.P. from B.S.N. (online)

    Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Complete a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing school with coursework in the following categories: statistics, growth and development (must cover lifespan), basic research, and health assessment
    2. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    3. Have completed graduate-level course work in statistics
    4. Have verification of current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the US. Students must be eligible to practice as an RN in Nevada.
    5. Current resume or CV
    6. Three letters of recommendation
    7. Statement of intent

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  • Nursing, D.N.P. from M.S.N. (online)

    Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | deboors2@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Hold a MS degree with a concentration in nursing from a NLN or CCNE accredited institution
    2. Be licensed at a level consistent with the focus of D.N.P. study
    3. Hold national certification (or be eligible for certification) in an advanced practice role.
    4. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at graduate level
    5. Provide documentation of clinical and leadership excellence
    6. Have completed graduate-level course work (with a grade of B or better) in a pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, research & nursing theory (clinical specialization applicants)

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  • Nursing Education, Advanced Graduate Certificate

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

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Must have graduated from a CCNE, NLN, or ACEN accredited MSN program with a 3.0 or better
    2. For an Advanced Graduate Certificate, successful completion of a M.S. in Nursing program
    3. 3Ps (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
    4. Successful completion of a three-credit graduate level Applied Statistics course. Transcript from previous Master's degree will be assessed for this requirement
    5. Letter of intent
    6. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    7. Three letters of recommendation

    Apply Now

  • Nutrition, M.S.

    Program director: Brad Ferguson | bferguson@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring) | Fall 2021 deadline extended to June 1
    Program info: Nutrition handbook | Nutrition website | Nutrition faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A statement of purpose indicating career goals and research interests
    2. GRE (waived for those applying through Fall 2022)
    3. TOEFL scores (for international students)
    4. Three letters of reference

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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) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    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 or eligible for licensure in Nevada
    3. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    4. Letter of intent
    5. Three letters of recommendation

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  • Philosophy, M.A.

    Program director: Benajmin Young | benjaminyoung@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Philosophy handbook | Philosophy website | Philosophy faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Letter of Intent (sent to the Department of Philosophy, Mail Stop 0102)
    2. Writing Sample (sent to the Department of Philosophy, Mail Stop 0102)
    3. Letters of Recommendation — preferably from philosophy instructors (either submitted through the Graduate School or sent to the Department of Philosophy, Mail Stop 0102)

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. An undergraduate major or minor in Philosophy
    2. An undergraduate grade-point average of B or better both overall and in philosophy courses

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  • Physics, M.S.

    Program director: Jonathan Weinstein | jdweinstein@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Physics handbook | M.S. Physics website | Physics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (GRE in Physics strongly recommended)

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  • Physics, Ph.D.

    Program director: Jonathan Weinstein | jdweinstein@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Physics handbook | Ph.D. Physics website | Physics faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (GRE in Physics strongly recommended)

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  • Political Science, M.A.

    Program director: Xiaoyu Pu | xpu@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15  
    Program info: Political Science handbook | Political Science MA website | Political Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. GRE or GMAT (Requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2022)

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  • Political Science, Ph.D.

    Program director: Xiaoyu Pu | xpu@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 
    Program info: Political Science handbook | Political Science Ph.D. website | Political Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT (Requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2022)

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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) | Oct 1 (Spring)
    Credits: 23-39
    Program info: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

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

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  • Psychology: Behavior Analysis, M.A.

    Program director: Ramona Houmanfar | ramonah@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Behavior Analysis M.A. handbook | Psychology M.A. website | Psychology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Personal statement
    4. Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on Program webpage).
    5. If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research or publications).

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  • Psychology: Behavior Analysis, Ph.D.

    Program director: Ramona Houmanfar | ramonah@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Behavior Analysis Ph.D. handbook | Behavior Analysis Ph.D. website | Psychology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Personal statement
    4. Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on Program webpage).
    5. If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research or publications).

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  • Psychology: Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

    Department chair: William Follette | follette@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Clinical Psychology handbook | Clinical Psychology website | Psychology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (requirement waived if applying for Fall 2021 admission)
    2. Three l etters of recommendation
    3. Personal statement
    4. Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on Program webpage).
    5. If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research or publications).

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  • Psychology: Cognitive & Brain Science, Ph.D.

    Program director: Gideon Caplovitz | gcaplovitz@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall)
    Program info: Psychology handbook | Cognitive & Brain Science website | Psychology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (requirement waived for those applying for Fall 2021)

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  • Public Administration & Policy, M.P.A.

    Program director: Xiaoyu Pu | xpu@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: April 15 (Fall) | Nov 15 (Spring)
    Program info: M.P.A. handbook | M.P.A. website | Political Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE or GMAT (Requirement waived for those applying to Spring or Fall 2022)

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  • Public Health, M.P.H. (online)

    Program director: Leslie Elliott | lelliott@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) -  Extended to Aug 3 | Dec 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
    Program info: Public Health handbook | M.P.H. Online website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Statistics course
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Writing sample (admission essay)
    5. Two letters of recommendation

    Apply Now Learn more about online mph

  • Public Health, M.P.H. (On-campus)

    Program director: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall)
    Program info: M.P.H. On-campus website | Public Health faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. For international applicants, an English language exam is required.
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 2.75 with 3.0 in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
    6. OPHAS Application (SOPHAS completed before Graduate School application. View directions and waiver code.)

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  • Public Health, Ph.D.

    Program director: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Public Health Ph.D. website | Public Health faculty
    Additional program-specific admission requirements

    1. MPH or relevant master’s degree
    2. GRE
    3. Curriculum Vitae
    4. Statement of purpose
    5. Writing sample (admission essay)
    6. Three letters of recommendation
    7. Interview
    8. For international applicants, an English language exam is required.
    9. SOPHAS Application (SOPHAS completed before Graduate School application. View directions and waiver code.)

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  • Public Health Data Management and Analysis, Graduate Certificate

    Program Contact: Leslie Elliott | lelliott@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling; For Fall '21, apply by August 1
    Credits: 10
    Program info: Public Health Management and Analysis catalog listing

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A bachelor's degree

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  • Public Health Management, Graduate Certificate

    Program Contact: Leslie Elliott | lelliott@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling; For Fall '21, apply by August 1
    Credits: 10
    Program info: Public Health Management catalog listing

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. A bachelor's degree

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  • Public Health Program Development, Graduate Certificate

    Program Contact: Leslie Elliott | lelliott@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Rolling; For Fall '21, apply by August 1
    Credits: 10
    Program info: Public Health Program Development catalog listing

    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: Clayton Peoples | peoplesc@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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  • Social Psychology, Ph.D.

    Program director: Markus Kemmelmeier | markusk@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall)
    Program info: Social Psychology handbook | Social Psychology website | Social Psychology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Not required for those applying for admission now through Fall 2022)
    2. Statement of purpose
    3. Sample research paper
    4. Three letters of recommendation
    5. Background in psychology, sociology or a closely related field (min. requirement: 18 credits in either psych or soc, plus a min. of 6 credits in the other)

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  • Social Work, M.S.W. (online)

    Program director: Eugenia L. Weiss | eugeniaw@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: July 27 (Fall) -  Extended to Aug 3 | Dec 15 (Spring) | April 6 (Summer)
    Program info: Social Work handbook | Social Work (online) website

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. Online program
    2. MSW Recommendation form
    3. Field Instructor Recommendation form
    4. Minimum 3.0 GPA

    Apply Now Learn more about online msw

  • Social Work, M.S.W. (On-campus)

    Program director: Eugenia L. Weiss | eugeniaw@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall)
    Program info: Social Work handbook | Social Work website | Social Work faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. On-campus program
    2. MSW Recommendation form
    3. Field Instructor Recommendation form
    4. Minimum 3.0 GPA

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  • Sociology, M.A.

    Program director: Mariah Evans | mariahevans@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: April 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Sociology handbook | Sociology website | Sociology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE (Not required for those applying for admission in Fall 2021)

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  • Speech Pathology, Ph.D.

    Program director: Tami Urbani Brancamp | tbrancamp@med.unr.edu
    Application deadlines: March 30 (Fall) 
    Program info: Speech Pathology handbook | Speech Pathology Ph.D. website | Speech Pathology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

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  • Speech Pathology & Audiology, M.S.

    Program director: Tami Urbani Brancamp | tbrancamp@med.unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Jan 10 (Fall)
    Program info: Speech Pathology handbook | Speech Pathology M.S. website | Speech Pathology faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE

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  • Sports Management, Graduate Certificate

    Program Director: Kambiz Raffiee | raffiee@unr.edu 
    Application Deadlines: August 2 (Fall only)

    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 updated resume
    4. A letter of recommendation
    5. Statement of purpose

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  • Statistics & Data Science, M.S.

    Program director: Mihye Ahn | mahn@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 & Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Statistics & Data Science MS handbook | Statistics & Data Science degrees | Statistics & Data Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE - Math GRE recommended (GRE requirement waived if applying for Spring 2021 or Fall 2021)
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Curriculum Vitae

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  • Statistics & Data Science, Ph.D.

    Program director: Mihye Ahn | mahn@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 & Nov 1 (Spring)
    Program info: Statistics & Data Science Ph.D. handbook | Statistics & Data Science website | Statistics & Data Science faculty

    Additional program-specific admission requirements:

    1. GRE - Math GRE recommended (GRE requirement waived if applying for Spring 2021 or Fall 2021)
    2. Three letters of recommendation
    3. Statement of purpose
    4. Curriculum Vitae

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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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  • World Languages & Literatures (Spanish), M.A.

    Program director: Fred DeRafols | fdrafols@unr.edu
    Application deadlines: Aug 1 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring) | Assistantships: March 15 & Dec 15
    Program info: World Languages & Languages handbook | World Languages website | World Languages faculty

    Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

    1. Statement of purpose
    2. Curriculum Vitae/resume
    3. Two references
    4. PDF of transcripts (separate of the official transcripts needed for the Graduate School)

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