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CAS 154 - Prob Subst Abuse Adctn
Overview of how involvement with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs can affect health, personal and social development. Related social, philosophical, cultural, prevention and treatment issues.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50362 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Alyson Mullen |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87637 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Alyson Mullen |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87638 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Kevin Quint |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87639 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Jason Natwora |
CAS 254 - Signs and Symptoms - Addiction
Theories and models of alcohol and other drug addiction with emphasis on the signs and symptoms of problematic use and abuse.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50363 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Sandra Lowery |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87640 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Sandra Lowery |
CAS 255 - Substance Abuse Prevent
A basic overview of substance abuse prevention with emphasis on scientifically defensible substance abuse prevention research and practices.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50364 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Anne-elizabeth Northan |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 81381 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Anne-elizabeth Northan |
CAS 257 - Behavioral Health Fundamentals
This course explores holistic well-being and its connection to behavioral health, emphasizing wellness-based approaches to support mental health and recovery. Students will gain insight into various roles in the behavioral health field, receive an introduction to the DSM-5, and learn practical strategies for promoting well-being in themselves and others.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 91227 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Heather Haslem |
CAS 354 - Screen & Engage Clients
Overview of philosophical and procedural components for providing addictions services; professional characteristics, ethical/legal issues, helping process and initial assessment. Motivational interviewing practiced.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50366 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Marcia Baker |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87642 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Marcia Baker |
CAS 355 - Indiv/Grp Adctn Trtmnt
Strategies and core competencies for treating addicted individual and group counseling. Experiential learning is the primary approach utilized in this class.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 51739 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Clare Fite |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87643 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Clare Fite |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87644 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Clare Fite |
CAS 357 - Behavioral Health in Just Sys
Provides theoretical, research-based and practical perspectives on the two overlapping fields of criminal justice and behavioral healthcare (including substance abuse and mental health).
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87645 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Scott Reiner |
CAS 437 - Aging and Addiction
A multidisciplinary overview of factors affecting the identification, intervention and treatment of substance-related and behavioral addictions in older adults. (CAS 437, GERO 437 and SW 437 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87649 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Teresa Sacks |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87650 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | James Von Busch |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87651 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Teresa Sacks |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87652 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | James Von Busch |
CAS 439 - Exploring Gambling Behaviors
Explores the history, prevalence and etiology of problem gambling. Investigates stages of progression, effects on families and relationships to other addictions.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50367 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Denise Quirk |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87646 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Denise Quirk |
CAS 454 - Assess and Case Mgmt-Addiction
Practical application of providing addiction services; assessment, placement, treatment planning, ethical/legal issues, and case management.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 81382 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Erik Schoen |
CAS 459 - Spec Topics Addiction
Subjects related to alcohol and drug addiction and other compulsive behaviors. Topical areas may include perinatal substance abuse, women's issues, and co-occurring disorders.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50371 | 1 | 05/19/2025 | 06/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Sandra Lowery |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 81383 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Jennifer Ross |
CAS 460 - Addiction: FASD
Basic information regarding consequences of in utero substance exposure involvement and methods necessary to intervene with this special population. (CAS 460 and SW 460 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50369 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adaobi Anakwe |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87648 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adaobi Anakwe |
CAS 462 - Ethics & Tech in Behav Hlth Pr
This course will address common ethical dilemmas behavioral health providers face related to the use of technology, social networking sites, and web-based search engines. Case scenarios, group discussion related to videos, practice sessions, and other activities will be used to highlight these dilemmas and encourage discussions among students. Content includes ethics, competency, digital styles, privacy and confidentiality, social networking sites, and applying ethical decision-making models.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50372 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | James Von Busch |
CAS 463 - Virt Client Engage Behv Hlth
This course addresses how behavioral health providers engage with people seeking change for behavioral unease in a virtual space with a focus on engaging people when using technology. Case scenarios, group discussion, practice sessions, and other learning activities will be used to explore and practice having engaging discussions among participants. Content discussed will include comparing and contrasting having engaging exchanges using various technology, texting, email, and videoconferencing.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 87653 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amy Shanahan |
CAS 637 - Aging and Addiction
A multidisciplinary overview of factors affecting the identification, intervention and treatment of substance-related and behavioral addictions in older adults. (CAS 637, GERO 637 and SW 637 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87663 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Teresa Sacks |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87664 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | James Von Busch |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87665 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Teresa Sacks |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87666 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | James Von Busch |
CAS 639 - Exploring Gambling Behaviors
Explores the history, prevalence and etiology of problem gambling. Investigates stages of progression, effects on families and relationships to other addictions.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Graduate | 50368 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Denise Quirk |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87661 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Denise Quirk |
CAS 659 - Spec Topics Addiction
Subjects related to alcohol and drug addiction and other compulsive behaviors. Topical areas may include perinatal substance abuse, women's issues, and co-occurring disorders.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87668 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Jennifer Ross |
CAS 660 - Addiction: FASD
Basic information regarding consequences of in utero substance exposure involvement and methods necessary to intervene with this special population. (CAS 660 and SW 660 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Graduate | 50370 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adaobi Anakwe |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87662 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adaobi Anakwe |
CAS 662 - Ethics & Tech in Behav Hlth Pr
This course will address common ethical dilemmas behavioral health providers face related to the use of technology, social networking sites, and web-based search engines. Case scenarios, group discussion related to videos, practice sessions, and other activities will be used to highlight these dilemmas and encourage discussions among students. Content includes ethics, competency, digital styles, privacy and confidentiality, social networking sites, and applying ethical decision-making models.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | Graduate | 50373 | 3 | 05/19/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | James Von Busch |
CAS 663 - Virt Client Engage Behv Hlth
This course addresses how behavioral health providers engage with people seeking change for behavioral unease in a virtual space with a focus on engaging people when using technology. Case scenarios, group discussion, practice sessions, and other learning activities will be used to explore and practice having engaging discussions among participants. Content discussed will include comparing and contrasting having engaging exchanges using various technology, texting, email, and videoconferencing.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87667 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amy Shanahan |
CAS 674 - Overview of Addiction
Physical and psychological aspects of the addictive process with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and self-help options for individuals and families. (CAS 674, CEP 674 and SW 674 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87660 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adrienne Renwick |
CAS 760 - Indvdl & Grp Cnslng for Addctn
Therapeutic interventions, techniques and strategies for intervening with individuals, groups affected by alcohol and other drugs. (CAS 760 and CEP 760 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 87655 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/23/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Adrienne Renwick |
CAS 783 - Superv Counsel Profess
Theoretical and practical methods for providing feedback and evaluation to counselors. Includes individual and group supervision.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 91772 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/19/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Jennifer Ross |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 91772 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/19/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Megan Weller |
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 91772 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 11/19/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Debbie Leone |
Classes FAQs
Nevada Online at the University of Nevada, Reno offers a premier online education experience that combines quality, flexibility, and accreditation. As a program of the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada Online is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a recognized regional accrediting agency, ensuring your degree meets high standards of academic rigor.
With Nevada Online, you'll receive the same curriculum and learn from the same faculty as on-campus students, while enjoying the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world. The University of Nevada, Reno is ranked among the best national universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report, providing assurance of a quality education.
When choosing the best online college, consider your specific needs, program offerings, accreditation, and flexibility—all areas where Nevada Online excels.
Yes, absolutely! The University of Nevada, Reno offers a variety of online classes and degree programs through Nevada Online, designed specifically for adult learners who need flexible options.
Nevada Online offers a wide range of courses across many disciplines during spring, summer, and fall terms, including subjects like accounting, business, history, art, sociology, and more. With online courses taught by University faculty, Nevada Online provides degrees, programs, minors, certificates and more tailored to students who need flexibility in their education.
Whether you're interested in completing a full degree program or just taking individual courses, Nevada Online makes it possible to advance your education on your own schedule.
Nevada Online courses are primarily offered in an asynchronous format, meaning you can take courses and complete your education on your own schedule without having to be online at specific times. This provides maximum flexibility for working professionals and students with other commitments.
Courses are carefully designed by faculty working together with instructional designers and technologists to create engaging, high-quality learning experiences in the university's learning management system, WebCampus.
Each online course retains the academic rigor of traditional classroom learning while incorporating dynamic elements ranging from animation to virtual reality to enhance the learning experience. You'll complete assignments, participate in discussions, take exams, and engage with course materials all online, while receiving support from both instructors and fellow classmates.
Nevada Online offers asynchronous courses, which means you don't need to be online at specific times each day—you can access course materials and complete your work whenever is most convenient for you. This flexibility allows you to fit your education around your work schedule, family responsibilities, and other commitments.
Rather than having set daily class times, online courses follow the University's academic calendar with structured deadlines for assignments, discussions, and exams throughout the semester. Most courses are organized into weekly modules, allowing you to plan your study time according to your personal schedule while still maintaining steady progress.
To view specific class schedules and requirements, you can visit MyNevada after reviewing the course catalog for accuracy.
Tuition for Nevada Online programs varies by program, and online students benefit from not having to pay some of the fees required from on-campus students. Nevada Online offers competitive tuition rates, and you can use the cost calculator on the website to get an estimate of the direct expenses (tuition and fees) for your selected online program.
Financial aid is available for online students through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, which administers various university, state, and federal-based financial aid programs including scholarships, loans, grants, and work study opportunities.
Some online graduate programs (such as the Online Master of Social Work and Master of Science in Cybersecurity) have different tuition rates than standard programs, so it's important to check the specific costs for your program of interest.
To begin taking online classes through Nevada Online, follow these steps:
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Apply and be accepted to the University of Nevada, Reno. You can begin this process as early as October of your senior year in high school for incoming freshmen.
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Submit required documentation including applicable test scores or placement documentation, transcripts, etc.
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Meet with an academic advisor to discuss your educational goals and plan your course schedule. For online students, advising can be completed through virtual appointments.
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Register for classes using MyNEVADA, the university's student information system.
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Pay tuition and fees by the deadline to avoid late payment charges.
For personalized guidance, you can speak with an advisor who can help you find a path that aligns with your educational goals.
Online college classes through Nevada Online can be more affordable than traditional on-campus classes in several ways:
For many Nevada Online students, online learning is more affordable because they don't need to pay some of the fees—such as health insurance—that are required from on-campus students.
Nonresident students who exclusively take online courses and whose addresses are outside of Nevada may qualify for discounted nonresident tuition fees through the NSHE Predictable Pricing Program.
Beyond tuition, online students also save on costs associated with commuting, parking, housing, and meal plans, making the overall cost of education potentially lower.
To get a clearer picture of costs for your specific situation, you can use the online program cost calculator available on the Nevada Online website.
Nevada Online courses are primarily offered in an asynchronous format, which allows you to complete coursework on your own schedule without needing to be online at specific times. This provides significant flexibility, but courses still follow structured deadlines.
While these courses offer flexibility in when you complete your work, they typically aren't completely self-paced without any deadlines.