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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / School of Public Policy and Leadership is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Urban leadership | |
| (Certificate) | Emergency crisis management cybersecurity | |
| (Certificate) | Non-profit management | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Crisis and emergency management | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Environmental science | |
| (Certificate) | Public management | |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Public administration | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Public affairs |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 61 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 14 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or GMAT Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Oral exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Other Advanced Degrees | Portfolio |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86
Applied
69
Accepted
47
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | June 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test or GMAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 2.75; statement of purpose; 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.5; 3 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; writing sample; personal interview | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Bachelor's degree; 2 letters of recommendation; writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
183
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.86% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.38% |
| White or Caucasian | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.55% |
| Asian | 3.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.64% |
| Two or more races | 5.46% |
| Unknown | 9.29% |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 10
Male (15)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 63,202 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454030
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4030
United States
Box 454030
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4030
United States
Contact
Dr. Christopher Stream
Director
Email: chris.stream@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-5120
Fax: 702-895-4436
Director
Email: chris.stream@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-5120
Fax: 702-895-4436
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