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CRJ 104 - Intro Admin of Justice
American criminal justice system, its development, components, and processes; includes consideration of crime and criminal justice as a formal area of study.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32340 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Lauren Anderson |
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24625 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Weston Morrow |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50550 | 3 | 07/14/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Weston Morrow |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 91454 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | David Astles |
CRJ 106 - Intro to Corrections
History and analysis of development in corrections, recent innovations and future correctional systems structure and programs.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24577 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Joshua Ozymy |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82106 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Lauren Anderson |
CRJ 211 - Police in America
Critical analysis of historical development, roles, socialization and problems of police work.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32345 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Lauren Anderson |
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24626 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Lauren Anderson |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50541 | 3 | 06/09/2025 | 07/11/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Lauren Anderson |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82103 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Weston Morrow |
CRJ 222 - Crim Law and Procedure
Integrated overview of the elements of substantive criminal law and the fundamental concepts of due process and fairness underlying American criminal procedure.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32348 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Pamela Everett |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50545 | 3 | 07/14/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Pamela Everett |
CRJ 234 - Intro Courts & Amer Legal Syst
Introduction to the role and organization of the judicial branch of government, its central actors, and processes.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24581 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Joshua Ozymy |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82099 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Joshua Ozymy |
CRJ 301 - Research Meth Crim Jus
Techniques commonly utilized in criminal justice research, emphasis on research design, methods of data collection, measurement of variables, and validity and reliability. Open to criminal justice majors only.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24555 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Katie Cunius |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50544 | 3 | 07/14/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adam Dunbar |
CRJ 312 - Administration
Theory of management and motivation; bureaucracy; public employment law and relations; financial administration; criminal justice agency administration.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24559 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Ali Banister |
CRJ 320 - Courts in Crim Justice
Survey of the history, evolution, and current practices of various U.S. courts emphasizing the impact on civil litigation, social equity and criminal justice.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24606 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adam Dunbar |
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32349 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Adam Dunbar |
CRJ 325 - Serial Kill & Sex Predato
Examination of the extent, causes, and social characteristics of serial killers and sexual predators from global and national perspectives, including investigative techniques, victimization and profiling.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32350 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Joshua Ozymy |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50556 | 3 | 06/09/2025 | 07/11/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Joshua Ozymy |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 51627 | 3 | 07/14/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Melissa Jarrell Ozymy |
CRJ 413 - Dilem Law & Enforce
Legal, moral and social implications of issues including police discretion, deadly force, victimless crimes, surveillance, entrapment, plea bargaining, judicial discretion and other controversial issues. Limited to criminal justice majors.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 91458 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Emmanuel Barthe |
CRJ 417 - Police in the Cinema
Examination of the portrayal of the police in several classic films. Topics include police isolation, social demands, corruption and salvation, and legal ramifications.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24627 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Emmanuel Barthe |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 50542 | 3 | 06/09/2025 | 07/11/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Emmanuel Barthe |
CRJ 420 - Jurisprudence
Problems of legal theory from the analytical, philosophical and sociological points of view. Particular attention to modern theories of law. (CRJ 420 and PSC 409K 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 Spring | Undergraduate | 24603 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Mia Holbrook |
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32353 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Mark Johnson |
CRJ 430 - Juvenile Justice
An in depth analysis of the history of the juvenile justice system; the processing and treatment of juveniles; and issues of disparate treatment and challenges faced by the system.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32354 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Mia Holbrook |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 51623 | 3 | 06/09/2025 | 07/11/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Mia Holbrook |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82111 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Ali Banister |
CRJ 444 - Criminological Theory
Comprehensive interdisciplinary examination of theories of criminal etiology from neurological, biochemical, genetic, psychological, psychiatric, social, economic and political perspectives.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24547 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Emily Berthelot |
CRJ 451 - Crim Justice Colloquium
Intense examination of contemporary issues facing the criminal justice system.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82075 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Emily Berthelot |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82075 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Megan Hegstrom |
CRJ 463 - Victimology
The study of crime victims, victim-offender relationships, treatment of crime victims by the justice system, and social, legislative and psychological impact of victimization.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24629 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Emily Berthelot |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 51625 | 3 | 06/09/2025 | 07/11/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Emily Berthelot |
CRJ 465 - Sex, Crime and the Media
The role the media plays in criminal behavior and our perceptions of crime, women and minorities.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32351 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Timothy Griffin |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 51624 | 3 | 06/09/2025 | 07/11/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Timothy Griffin |
CRJ 469 - Psychology & the Legal System
Examines the relationship between psychology and the law focusing on the major roles in the criminal justice system and their legal, ethical and moral implications.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24630 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Monica Miller |
CRJ 475 - Women CRJ System
Explores the changing roles of women in the criminal justice system from three perspectives, that of the offender, victim and practitioner/policy maker.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82110 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Monica Miller |
CRJ 479 - Intimate Violence Across Life
Interpersonal violence occurs throughout the life course (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older adulthood). Violence is impacted by and interacts with various social institutions such as school, the family, and the law. Topics include: child maltreatment and abuse, bullying, dating violence, domestic violence, and elderly abuse.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24561 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Britni Adams |
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24607 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Britni Adams |
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 24631 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Britni Adams |
CRJ 498 - Selected Topics CRJ
Study of a major topic or issue in criminal justice. May be repeated when course content differs.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Undergraduate | 32356 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Madison Langford |
| 2025 Summer | Undergraduate | 51626 | 3 | 07/14/2025 | 08/13/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Britni Adams |
| 2025 Fall | Undergraduate | 82113 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Mark Johnson |
CRJ 669 - Psychology & the Legal System
Examines the relationship between psychology and the law focusing on the major roles in the criminal justice system and their legal, ethical and moral implications.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Graduate | 33361 | 3 | 12/30/2024 | 01/17/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Monica Miller |
CRJ 679 - Intimate Violence Across Life
Interpersonal violence occurs throughout the life course (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older adulthood). Violence is impacted by and interacts with various social institutions such as school, the family, and the law. Topics include: child maltreatment and abuse, bullying, dating violence, domestic violence, and elderly abuse.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Spring | Graduate | 24608 | 3 | 01/21/2025 | 05/06/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Britni Adams |
CRJ 780 - Homeland Security
Provides a multidisciplinary overview of homeland security. Examines issues of public policy, public administration, law, criminal justice, information technology, psychological, social and behavioral aspects of terrorism and homeland security.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | Graduate | 88510 | 3 | 08/25/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Ronald Glensor |
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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.