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JOUR 108 - Media Design
Introduction to design principles for media production including the basics of color, typography and composition.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Undergraduate | 25979 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amber Walsh |
| 2026 Spring | Undergraduate | 26034 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amber Walsh |
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 85854 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amber Walsh |
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 85855 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amber Walsh |
JOUR 271 - Media Apprch Esports & Gaming
The media approaches to Esports and Gaming class looks at the history and evolution of esports as tackled by media both from a cultural standpoint and from a game-to-game commentator's perspective. This class explores the intersection of competitive online gaming with media content and production.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 86011 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amy Benham |
JOUR 300 - Visual Communication
Study of visual literacy, perception, cognition, aesthetics, design principles, creativity, critical evaluation, and ethics related to the use of images and information in the media.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Undergraduate | 26063 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amber Walsh |
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 85877 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Amber Walsh |
JOUR 304 - Social Media and Society
Examines principles and implications of social media and social psychological perspectives of online social media. But the subjects of discussions and readings are not limited to those perspectives.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Undergraduate | 26097 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
| 2026 Spring | Undergraduate | 26111 | 3 | 12/29/2025 | 01/16/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
| 2026 Summer | Undergraduate | 50809 | 3 | 07/13/2026 | 08/12/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 86012 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Zeynep Altinay |
JOUR 372 - Sports Announcing & Broadcast
This course provides comprehensive training in sports announcing and broadcasting for radio, television and streaming media platforms. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of play-by-play broadcasters, color commentators, analysts, and sideline and field correspondents. Additionally, this course will expose students to other roles commonly found in sports broadcasting, including presenters, commentators, and program hosts.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 91110 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Lewis Smith |
JOUR 404 - Cybersecurity, Privacy, Survel
Discussions and readings provide a social scientific framework for contemporary cybersecurity, privacy, and surveillance issues in our global society. Provides a basic knowledge of cybersecurity technologies.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Undergraduate | 26126 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 85899 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
JOUR 475 - Global Media
The goal of the course is to help students develop understanding of media in our global society. The class will present basic media and communication elements that are foundational and commonly found in all or most international media formats. The presentation of formats and elements will be based using the US as our comparative model but with a global perspective.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fall | Undergraduate | 85930 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
JOUR 481 - Race, Gender and Media
How the media creates and challenges social constructions of gender and race, with a focus on women and minorities as media professionals and audiences.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | Undergraduate | 50965 | 3 | 06/08/2026 | 07/10/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Narae Kim |
JOUR 499 - Professional Internship
Professional internship. May be repeated for up to six credits. All internships must be approved by the journalism internship coordinator prior to beginning work.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | Undergraduate | 50974 | 3 | 05/18/2026 | 08/12/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Claudia Cruz |
JOUR 604 - Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Su
Discussions and readings provide a social scientific framework for contemporary cybersecurity, privacy, and surveillance issues in our global society. Provides a basic knowledge of cybersecurity technologies.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Graduate | 26127 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
| 2026 Fall | Graduate | 85975 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
JOUR 675 - Global Media
The goal of the course is to help students develop understanding of media in our global society. The class will present basic media and communication elements that are foundational and commonly found in all or most international media formats. The presentation of formats and elements will be based using the US as our comparative model but with a global perspective.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fall | Graduate | 85996 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Paromita Pain |
JOUR 681 - Race, Gender and Media
How the media creates and challenges social constructions of gender and race, with a focus on women and minorities as media professionals and audiences.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | Graduate | 50966 | 3 | 06/08/2026 | 07/10/2026 | Web Live (Synchronous) | Narae Kim |
JOUR 701 - Media Law for PR & Advertising
This class covers the complex intersection of legal standards, regulations, and social responsibilities for public relations and advertising, with an emphasis on legal risk assessment and personal decision making.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fall | Graduate | 91112 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Patrick File |
JOUR 705 - Ethical Issues in Pub Relation
This summer intensive course focuses on how public relations and advertising practitioners must balance brand image management with public transparency and informed decision-making. Topics covered in this course include ethical theory and decision making, ethical behavior in public relations and advertising practices, principles of the PRSA and AAF codes of conduct and ethical decision-making professional scenarios.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Graduate | 32634 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Alison Gaulden |
JOUR 707 - Storytelling I: Writing
Systematic information-gathering strategies, reporting, writing and editing techniques used in journalism. Critical analysis of media writing. Required at the start of the student's program.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fall | Graduate | 91113 | 3 | 08/24/2026 | 12/08/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Alan Deutschman |
JOUR 721 - Measurement for PR & AD
This course offers a comprehensive overview of measurement and evaluation techniques in advertising and public relations (AD/PR). Students will explore the principles, strategies, and tools used to collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess the effectiveness of AD/PR activities. They will examine a variety of measurement techniques, including both traditional and digital metrics, to evaluate the performance of AD/PR activities.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | Graduate | 32635 | 3 | 01/20/2026 | 05/05/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Narae Kim |
JOUR 735 - Data and Media Analytics
This course introduces students to research methodologies related to traditional media performance indicators such as newspaper circulation and estimation of broadcast audience. Additionally, the course will discuss the concepts and applications of audience metrics from newer media, such as social media, websites, mobile apps, and others. This course will cover conceptual, ethical, and practical tools in relation to data and media analytics.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | Graduate | 50800 | 3 | 05/18/2026 | 08/12/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Zeynep Altinay |
| 2026 Summer | Graduate | 51585 | 3 | 05/18/2026 | 08/12/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Narae Kim |
JOUR 755 - Media Engagement & Innovation
The role of engagement and innovation in journalism, public relations, and advertising. Overview of media communications, media literacy, and our understanding of current practices. Study examples of community engagement and innovation.
| Term | Type | Class Number | Credits | Start Date | End Date | Instruction Mode | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | Graduate | 50801 | 3 | 05/18/2026 | 08/12/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Alison Gaulden |
| 2026 Summer | Graduate | 51586 | 3 | 05/18/2026 | 08/12/2026 | Web Based (Asynchronous) | Kyle Stanley |
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.