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Interdisciplinary Programs at UNLV

Rebels forge their own academic journeys and career paths!

Our interdisciplinary programs are designed for students who want to push the boundaries of traditional degree programs and tackle big questions. Choose an interdisciplinary program at UNLV to combine your interests, 拓宽你的技能, and be better prepared for your future career.

Undergraduate Programs

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Entertainment Engineering and Design

The Entertainment Engineering and Design program will combine art and science by helping students learn 工程 principles while becoming well-versed in technical theater.

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Entertainment Technology and Design

The Entertainment Technology and Design program will prepare students to work in the design, 生产, and operation of entertainment systems and venues.

研究生课程

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Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering program combines 知识 of 工程 sciences, 生命科学, and medicine to prepare students to solve problems, 进行研究, and design systems that will improve human health.

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网络安全

The 网络安全 program gives students more opportunities to specialize their strengths by exposing them to skills related to hardware and software aspects of cybersecurity and the managerial skills of risk management.

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网络安全 and Management Information Systems

The dual 网络安全 and Management Information Systems program provides students with the skills, 知识, and tools to become visionary and creative leaders in information technology or cybersecurity.

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数据分析

The 数据分析 program will assist students seeking to work in fields such as health care, 社会科学, 工程, or business by equipping them with skills associated with computer programming, 数据库技术, 机器学习, and statistical techniques for data analysis in specific disciplines.

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program provides an innovative approach to healthcare research and responds to the growing demand from federal funding agencies for an interdisciplinary research approach to complex healthcare problems.

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神经科学

The 神经科学 program provides research training and mentoring in one or more specific neuroscience areas, preparing students to pursue postdoctoral research and independent research careers in related fields.

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水资源

Ph值.D 水资源 program focuses on solving water-related challenges that transcend traditional academic boundaries by blending the physical, 化学, and biological aspects of water resources with public health and policy.

Doctor of Philosophy will be available in fall 2023.

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Are you interested in creating an interdisciplinary program?

Interdisciplinary programs are collaborative academic programs with curriculum and faculty from multiple schools or colleges. These programs are an increasingly important part of undergraduate and graduate education at UNLV.

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The handbooks for graduate and undergraduate interdisciplinary programs outline the required processes and standards for interdisciplinary programs, including implementation processes, 操作, 支持, and the memorandum of understanding content standards. 专业, 未成年人, certificate programs, dual degree programs, and any other credentials for an interdisciplinary program must adhere to the requirements in the appropriate handbook.

Build an Interdisciplinary Program

For faculty and staff who are interested in learning how to build an interdisciplinary program, 请联系: