Academic degrees and programs

The certificate in addiction treatment and prevention services is designed for graduate-level students or post-master’s degree individuals who are interested in enhancing their body of knowledge specific to addiction services. Students interested in the advanced certificate program must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college.

This certificate is offered through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT).

• View the Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services, Graduate Certificate information.
• View the CASAT information.

Available to all students, this minor is particularly designed for those who are majoring in a health or social service field and are interested in the addiction treatment field as a supplement to their major. The minor in addiction treatment is offered through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT).

*The Undergraduate Certificate has the same program requirements for students who are not seeking a University if Nevada, Reno degree.

• View the Addiction Treatment Services, Minor information.
• View the CASAT Minor/Certificate information.
• View the CASAT information.

The Donor Management and Transplantation Science Certificate Program (DMTS) aims to train healthcare professionals in leadership, management and coordination of the activities related to the organ donation and transplantation process. This multitasking process requires a good understanding of healthcare services, appropriate communication, an ethical approach and clinical care.

The DMTS Certificate Program aims to prepare the students to become “Organ Procurement and Transplant Coordinators (OPTC)” who facilitate organ donation from beginning to end. The OPTCs act as a liaison person between the donor’s family, the organ procurement organization and ultimately the transplantation team.

The students who complete the certificate program will become eligible for a certification process driven by the relevant professional organizations that are valid nationally.

Program Directors: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu and James Kenyon | jlkenyon@medicine.nevada.edu
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is August 1, with a final deadline of October 3
Program Info: MPH admissions process | M.D. Admissions process | M.D./MPH program information

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine students have the opportunity to obtain both an M.D. and a Master’s of Public Health degree in just five years. Many positions in public health, occupational, aerospace and environmental agencies and companies prefer this degree combination for physicians in many of their leadership positions. This degree combination also prepares practicing physicians to meet the social, behavioral and environmental issues that influence health and the health practices of their patients and communities. Students must apply to each program separately and then be admitted to each of them before embarking on the dual-degree program. 

Students who complete this NevadaTeach program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Science in Public Health. This program provides students with a foundational background in public health. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to teach in secondary education, graduate school or an immediate career in a STEM field.

Students should contact the College of Education and Human Development
Students Advising Center, WRB 2005
(775) 784-4298

And

School of Public Health
Lombardi Recreation Center Building, Room 203 SPHAdvising@unr.edu

• • View the NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Public Health B.S./B.S. in Education degree information.

Graduate Director of Epidemiology: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is February 1, with a final deadline of May 1
Program Info: MPH in Epidemiology handbook | MPH in Epidemiology admissions process | MPH in Epidemiology degree information

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology is a 42 credit program with STEM designation. The MPH in Epidemiology program offers small class sizes and opportunities to work with faculty conducting epidemiologic research to address complex public health problems.

Graduate Director of Epidemiology: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is February 1, with a final deadline of May 1
Program Info: Ph.D. program handbook | Ph.D. admissions process

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the Ph.D. in Epidemiology is a STEM designated program designed to prepare students for careers in which advanced analytical skills are required in academia, government, industry and research institutions.

Graduate Director of Epidemiology: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu

Students who complete this program will earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology through an integrated program of study and research in the multidimensional aspects of population health and epidemiology. Students will complete the majority of their undergraduate degree requirements (90 credits) before taking graduate courses which will apply to both their remaining undergraduate degree requirements and their MPH degree (upon admission). 

Program Contact: Kristen Clements-Nolle | clements@unr.edu
Application deadlines: August 1 (Fall) | January 1 (Spring) | July 1 (Summer)

The Epidemiology and Biostatistics Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program for those with a bachelor's or master's degree, offering foundational public health skills and the ability to apply credits toward an MPH or M.S. degree in the School of Public Health.

Program Directors: Minggen Lu | minggenl@unr.edu and Wei Yang | weiyang@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is February 1, with a final deadline of June 1
Program Info: Health Analytics and Biostatistics M.S. handbook | M.S. in Health Analytics and Biostatistics degree information

The M.S. in Health Analytics and Biostatistics program trains students in biostatistics who intend to plan and conduct quantitative analysis in public health, biomedicine and biology. The curriculum emphasizes theory, methods and applied skills to prepare students to design and execute biostatistical analyses appropriate for a range of study designs.

Contact information: Nicholas Murray | nicholasmurray@unr.edu
Students who complete this program earn a bachelor’s of science and a master’s of science in Kinesiology. Students will complete the majority of their undergraduate degree requirements (108 credits) before taking graduate courses which will apply to both their remaining undergraduate degree requirements and their M.S. degree (upon admission).

A degree in kinesiology teaches students to understand the human body and the science behind how it moves. An understanding of kinesiology can prepare you for work in athletic fields, like training and coaching, education or the medical field. You'll take courses in topics including human anatomy and physiology, exercise and training, the psychology of activity and more. 

• View the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree information.

Program Director: Nicholas Murray | nicholasmurray@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is February 1, with a final deadline of June 2
Program Info: Kinesiology, M.S. degree information

Students pursuing this degree will be educated and prepared leaders with rigorous training in emerging research areas such as sports medicine, biomechanics, exercise physiology and physical activity. The kinesiology master of science is a popular degree as either a terminal degree or together with a doctoral degree in biology, neuroscience, exercise physiology or physical education.

The Outdoor Adventure and Leadership (ODAL) Minor in the Kinesiology Department in the School of Public Health offers students curriculum in outdoor leadership, recreation and stewardship that positions graduates for careers in the growing outdoor education and recreation economy. Courses include a range of field experiences and leadership opportunities in the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin and Lake Tahoe Region.

• Minor in Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Course Catalog

The Undergraduate Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certificate provides students with “lived experience” an opportunity to explore and practice mentoring and coaching skills important to advocating for and supporting peers in addiction and mental health recovery. Peer support includes relationship building in order to provide support, advocacy, wellness and community engagement services to individuals. 

This certificate is offered through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT). Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno.

• View more information on the Undergraduate Certificate for Peer Support Specialist in Behavioral Health.
• View CASAT's website.

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program focuses on preparing students to become licensed physical therapists. The curriculum includes a broad range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neuroscience, and clinical practice. Students also learn about patient care, rehabilitation techniques, and the application of evidence-based practice.

Nurses provide a range of health care services in a variety of settings, such as public health agencies, hospitals and clinics, as well as working as researchers and health care policy advocates. If you are interested in pursuing a nursing degree, public health is the recommended primary and parallel degree for students. You can apply the credits you take to fulfill pre-nursing requirements to the public health degree with no credits wasted. This allows students who are not admitted into the nursing major to graduate with a public health degree in four years. 

• View the Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree information.
  

The pre-nursing program is designed for:

• Current Freshman
• Continuing University of Nevada, Reno student
• Transfer Student with In-State Credits (TMCC, WNCC, CCSN, UNLV, GBC)
• Transfer Student with out of state college credits

If you already have a 4-year college degree, contact Orvis School of Nursing for advising:

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing Program (16 months), contact Marsha Holford at mholford@unr.edu

Graduate Director of Social and Behavioral Health and Health Administration and Policy: Eric Crosbie | ecrosbie@unr.edu 

This degree program allows qualified public health undergraduate students to enroll in graduate credits that apply to both the Public Health Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The program offers an integrated program of study and research, with MPH emphases available in Health Administration and Policy and Social and Behavioral Health.

• • View the B.S./MPH Program information.

The bachelor's program prepares students for careers across public health, from community education to health administration. The essence of public health is prevention and includes organized interdisciplinary efforts that concentrate on the physical, mental, social and environmental health concerns of communities and populations.

If you are interested in pursuing a nursing degree, public health is the recommended primary and parallel degree for students. You can apply the credits you to take to fulfill pre-nursing requirements to the public health degree with no credits wasted. This allows students who are not admitted into the nursing major to graduate with a public health degree in four years. 

• View the Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree information.

A minor in public health can add breadth to your resume, with courses that focus on technical writing, health and wellness and a range of elective options. A public health minor can benefit you in employment or graduate school opportunities in fields ranging from medicine, journalism, business and more.

Graduate Director of Social and Behavioral Health and Health Administration and Policy: Eric Crosbie | ecrosbie@unr.edu 
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is February 1, with a final deadline of May 1
Program Info: MPH handbook | MPH admissions process | MPH degree information

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers small class sizes and opportunities to work with faculty conducting research and practicing in diverse areas across the public health field. MPH has a core curriculum and specializations in the following areas of public health: Health Administration and Policy and Social and Behavioral Health.

Graduate Director of Social and Behavioral Health: Eric Crosbie | ecrosbie@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: Priority application deadline for fall is February 1, with a final deadline of May 1
Program Info: Ph.D. program handbook | Ph.D. admissions requirements | Ph.D. degree information

The Ph.D. in Public Health offers a specialization social and behavioral health. This program is designed to prepare students for research careers in which advanced analytical and conceptual capabilities are required, such as university teaching, research, consulting, policy development or other high-level positions.

Program Director: Praveen Kumar Durgampudi | pdurgampudi@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: This is a year-round program with admissions throughout the calendar year. Application deadlines are six (6) weeks before the beginning of each semester (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Program Info: Online MPH degree information

The online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice is designed to prepare you for employment in nearly any area of the public health industry. By not requiring you to select a concentration, our online master’s in public health program provides a comprehensive curriculum in public health policy, finance and budget, health informatics, epidemiology and biostatistics.

Program Director: Praveen Kumar Durgampudi | pdurgampudi@unr.edu
Application Deadlines: This is a year-round program with admissions throughout the calendar year. Application deadlines are six (6) weeks before the beginning of each semester (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Program Info: Online Public Health Certificate information

The online public health certificates offer working professionals a convenient way to expand their knowledge and further their education in essential areas of public health practice. We offer three online public health certificates at the graduate level: public health data management and analysis, public health management and public health program development.

Academic Coordinator: Terra Hamblin | thamblin@unr.edu
Academic Administrative Assistant: Debbie Leone | dleone@unr.edu

The online nine-credit Tele-behavioral Health Services Certificate is offered through the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT). The certificate will provide instruction on the effective use of technology to deliver substance use disorder treatment and recovery services or other behavioral health services. The curriculum uses current technologies and instructional/consultation activities to provide virtual interactive training; real-time skill-based learning and practice; group and self-study activities, reading assignments and discussions on topics essential to increasing knowledge and building skills; and changing practice through the adoption of evidence-based and promising practices. The certificate applies to individuals in the behavioral health workforce, including and not limited to counselors, clinical supervisors, administrators, recovery specialists, justice professionals and students and available to person who:

1. Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
2. Would like to add use of technology to deliver remote services to their body of knowledge.
3. Uses or plans to incorporate videoconferencing into clinical and/or recovery support services.
4. Supports the idea of using technology to provide clinical and recovery support services.