11 Master's degrees offered by the university

With the goal to develop a resourceful and flexible student with a broad and diverse portfolio, the department requires that each student develop a primary focus in a selected area of design/technology: scenic design, lighting design, costume design, or technical direction. The Theatre v University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Licensure K-12 Music at University of Nevada, Las Vegas develops advanced competencies in music teaching and provides the means for students holding an undergraduate music degree the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Nevada.

The Master of Design program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a post-professional degree that provides a cross-disciplinary, innovation-focused, and research driven educational experience that is responsive to current and projected modes within the professional design practices.

The Writing for Dramatic Media certificate at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to bring added value to a graduate degree that is not in Film. It has been awarded to English, Creative Writing, Law, Journalism, and Theatre students. In enhances the candidates’ career opportunities in those fields.

The M.A. in Urban Leadership at University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Public Policy and Leadership recognizes that effective, creative, and energetic urban leaders are critical for fostering positive change to the economic, social, and political conditions of America’s cities.

The Hospitality Design Certificate program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas allows students to engage and learn from industry leaders and investigate the issues that shape this dynamic international design industry.

The three-year Master of Fine Arts – Art major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas,  is studio-based and research-focused with an emphasis on interdisciplinarity, community engagement, and professional development.

Music major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas develops advanced competencies in music teaching and provides the means for students holding an undergraduate music degree the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Nevada.

The Master of Architecture major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is a NAAB accredited programme that offers prospective students two paths of study to the Master of Architecture professional degree. 

This Writing for Dramatic Media major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas focuses specifically on the art and craft of writing for performance. This is a three-year long creative writing discipline housed in a film department.

The Master of Music major delivered by Music Education – Graduate Licensure offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, develops advanced competencies in music teaching and provides the means for students holding an undergraduate music degree the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Nevada.