University
of Nevada, Reno
Email: Kim Zaski
Last updated: 01/11/08
Academic
Credit/Degree Programs
Earn your degree with Extended Studies!
Students seeking undergraduate and graduate academic credit will find a wide
variety of options here. Whether you need the convenience of evening studies,
the flexibility of independent learning, or the accessibility of our teacher
recertification credits, we offer a variety of ways to pursue degree programs
or develop career skills while earning university credit – all with your
busy schedule in mind.
University Credit Across
Nevada (UCAN)
University Credit Across Nevada (UCAN)
Academic credit courses for teacher recertification, career advancement
and degrees are offered each year through Extended Studies. Students
can earn credit on campus, on site in outlying areas across northern
Nevada, and via electronic delivery. Academic credit classes offered
in Reno and several off-campus locations
for the semester are listed here.
Independent Learning
Study anytime, anywhere! An integral part of our
commitment to distance education is Independent Learning,
the only program of its kind offering university credit in the state of
Nevada. Nearly 200 classes in 33 subject areas, including dozens of courses
online, are available anytime, anywhere. Enrollment is always open. High
school students can choose from 35 Independent Learning courses to further
their education and complete graduation requirements. Many of the course
requirements for the Bachelor of General Studies degree are also available
through Independent Learning.
Academic Credit on the WEB!
Students
can choose from more than 40 online Independent
Learning courses now
available in subjects like criminal justice, counseling
and educational psychology,
English, health ecology and political science.
Also available from the
University of Nevada,
Reno
Earn Your Degree at Night with Evening Studies
With expanded studies and core curriculum choices beginning after 4 p.m.,
new and returning students of all ages and from all walks of life can earn
a bachelor’s
degree or an MBA or MPA, develop job skills, or take a course for personal
enrichment with Evening Studies and Degree Programs. 735 classes in 77 subjects “after
hours” offer:
Choose a class from the university’s 920 late-afternoon and evening offerings or work on one of eight undergraduate degrees or six masters degrees available at night. 14 complete degree programs available “after hours” include:
For more information or to receive an Evening Studies catalog, call (775) 784-4046.This semester's evening studies courses are available here.
Bachelor
of General Studies Degree
The BGS degree program is offered in association with the
College of Liberal Arts and provides students an alternative
to a traditional departmental degree. Designed for those
who wish to complete their university education for general
purposes, the BGS degree allows students considerable flexibility
in the selection of courses and design for their program
of study. Since the program’s inception in 1984, more
than 1,400 students have graduated with the BGS degree.
For more information on the Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program, call the Academic Advising Center, (775) 784-4684. Email: advising@unr.edu
Academic Credit Links
How to Register
Please see our academic credit registration page for
complete
information
and registration options.
Enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received.
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