Psychology Programs at Northern Nevada Campus - Reno, NV
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B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration/Human Services
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program focuses on equipping adult students with a fundamental understanding of the nature of delinquency and crime, criminal law and procedure, the goals and essential components of the American criminal justice system, and to teach basic management and administrative skills to run organizations in this area. The program also strives to familiarize students with current trends, research techniques and technological advances in the discipline.
The Human Services concentration is intended to give students knowledge and basic skills to work in the human services and helping areas of the criminal justice system. This concentration represents an integrated program combining academic instruction in criminal justice with applied skills for students whose goal is a career in the areas of the system where basic skills in interviewing, case management, mental health interventions, advocacy and mediation are required. Human Services graduates are prepared to provide services in a variety of institutional and community settings within the criminal justice domains of policing, the courts, institutional and community corrections. -
B.S. in Human Services
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program addresses the knowledge and basic skills used in the human services industry. The program integrates applied skills with academic instruction in the foundations of human services, drawn from such disciplines as counseling, social work and psychology. It is designed to help students develop the educational foundation and capabilities needed to provide services in a variety of community human services settings.
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B.S. in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides students with a strong foundation in general psychology. Students will gain insight into the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the individual human development and behavior. Courses in this program are designed to provide supervisors, managers and other professionals with greater skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and information utilization through the enhanced understanding of human psychology. The courses do not have a clinical emphasis and do not lead to professional licensure.
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M.S. in Counseling/Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy
The Master of Science in Counseling program with a concentration in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed in today's counseling field. The program encompasses the foundations of marriage, family and child counseling, including theories and their application with groups and individuals. In addition to involving students in a variety of counseling focused educational activities, the program offers supervised clinical experiences. Prospective students should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.
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M.S. in Counseling/School Counseling
The Master of Science in Counseling program with a concentration in School Counseling is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed in today's school counseling setting. The program encompasses the foundations of school counseling and guidance, including theories and their application with students, parents and consultation with school teachers and administrators. Additionally, the program offers supervised practicum experiences that may provide valuable practical experience. Prospective students should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.