Return to WNC Home Page Skip Navigation A-Z IndexMapsFaculty and Staff DirectoryContact Us

WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Community Education
Course Descriptions


Community Education

Community Education offers non-credit, self-supporting, classes and events that enrich the cultural, social, and recreational life of the community. These may include special interest courses, field trips and workshops.

The department also sponsors College for Kids, an educational enrichment program to challenge youth.

Since Community Education is self-supporting, credit classes that typically do not receive enough enrollment to qualify for state support may successfully be delivered through this department. New programs may originate here until they qualify to be part of the state-supported curriculum. Programs such as Motorcycle Safety will grant an endorsement card upon successful completion of the course.

Cancellations and Refunds
For single day or short-term courses, students must drop their class three days before the class meets in order to qualify for a refund. Once the class has started, no refund of any amount will be given. For semester long courses, 100 percent is refunded if the withdrawl is completed the day before class starts. Drops must be made on the college website before a refund can be issued.

Class Locations
Community Education classes are held on all three campus and at numerous satellite locations within our seven county service area. Click here for campus maps and explanations of location codes used in WNC course schedules.

Courses in Community Education as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Community Education main page.

Courses
CMSV 084C Home Business Marketing
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 087C Interior Redesign
    Non-credit. 
Interior redesign, also known as "one day decorating" or "interior make-over", uses design principles and your existing furnishings, accessories and collections to create a "new look" without having to buy anything new. The course will cover de-cluttering, organizing, decorating and redesigning of interior spaces.
CMSV 101C Beginning Bird Watching
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 102C Intermediate Bird Watching
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 109C Basic Home Repair
    Non-credit. Prerequisites: none
Gives the student the skills and confidence necessary to make basic home repairs in a safe and workmanlike manner.
CMSV 110C Roadside Bicycle Repair
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 113C Cake Decorating: Beginning
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 127C Beginning Stained Glass: Copper Foil
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 128C Beginning Stained Glass: Leaded
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 132C Floral Design
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 133C Water Gardening / Fish Ponds
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 136C Infant Massage
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 137C Gourd Artwork
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 138C Water Color Painting
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 141C Muay Thai Kickboxing
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 142C Cardio-kickboxing
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 156C Exploring Film
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 165C Yoga For Improved Health: Beginning
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 180C Ghosthunting in Nevada and Beyond
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 200C Forklift Training
    Non-credit. 
Aviation
CMSV 170C Private Pilot Ground School
    Non-credit. 
Successful students will be provided with a certificate of graduation which permits them to take the FAA private pilot written test at any authorized computer testing center. CFIAI Instructor
CPR
CMSV 104C Adult CPR
    Non-credit. 
Class covers adult CPR and choking. Students will receive an American Safety Institute course completion card. NOTE: Course fee covers required textbook.
CMSV 105C Infant / Child CPR
    Non-credit. 
Dance
CMSV 121C Country Western Swing: Intermediate
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 123C Swing Dance
    Non-credit. 
Learn the three main types of swing that you can use in nightclubs or ballrooms... Five weeks is spent on the East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and the Lindy Hop Swing. Each dance covered will include; patterns, leading/following, frame/posture, rhythm/timing, and styling. No partner required and rotation will be encouraged. Daily practice is necessary. Different dance patterns are taught each semester.
CMSV 125C Ballroom Dance
    Non-credit. 
Learn three social dances you can use in nightclubs and ballrooms. Five weeks is spent on each dance covering: Patterns, leading/following, frame/posture, rhythm/timing, and styling. No partner is required and rotation will be encouraged. Daily practice is necessary. Different dances are taught each semester.
Genealogy
CMSV 144C Genealogy
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 145C Beginning Internet Genealogy
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 146C Intermediate Internet Genealogy
    Non-credit. 
Martial Arts/Self Defense
CMSV 140C Tae Kwon Do For Life
    Non-credit. 
Special Topics
CMSV 065C Special Topics: Writing
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 068C Special Topics: Reading
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 071C Special Topics: Computers
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 074C Special Topics: Landscaping
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 077C Special Topics: Travel & Tourism
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 080C Special Topics: Investments
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 083C Special Topics: Business Workshops
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 085C Special Topics: Cooking
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 086C Special Topics: Arts and Crafts
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 089C Special Topics: Field Trips and Hikes
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 092C Special Topics: Self Discovery
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 093C Special Topics: New Age
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 094C Special Topics: Special Interest
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 095C Special Topics: Holistic Living
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 098C Special Topics: Recreation
    Non-credit. 
CMSV 143C Special Topics: Health & Fitness
    Non-credit. 
Traffic Safety
CMSV 160C Nevada Traffic Safety School
    Non-credit. 
Learn how to develop and maintain safe driving habits from this licensed Nevada DMV course. Successful completion allows a reduction of up to three demerit points on your driving record. Students requiring assistance with reading and understanding materials presented in English must bring their own translator/helper to class with them.
CMSV 181C Driver Education
    Non-credit. Prerequisites: none
Offers thirty hours of new driver education. Meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license. Uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and driving simulators in a classroom setting to cover Nevada driving regulations, basic vehicle control, and challenging situations. Open to students ages 15 and above.
Return to WNC Home Page © 2007 Western Nevada College
Privacy Policy | Site Policies | WNC en Español | Home
Information: 775-445-3000
General Questions: info_desk@wnc.edu