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Degrees: 2011–2012 Catalog Year
Associate of Arts
A Transfer Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is primarily for students planning to transfer with junior standing to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. If the University of Nevada, Reno is the intended transfer school, choose ONLY those courses that are marked with a "^" from the list below. Satisfactory completion of an AA degree guarantees completion of the lower division general education requirements at UNR, UNLV or NSC. Students intending to transfer to other schools should see a counselor or follow the catalog of the transfer school.
In some cases, courses which may apply toward a WNC degree, may not transfer to UNR, UNLV, other Nevada community colleges, Nevada State College or to other colleges and universities. See a WNC counselor for the latest transfer information.
Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 095) are not applicable toward the Associate of Arts degree. All courses to be counted toward this degree must be university transferable.
A maximum of six units of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree.
Note: Information on transfer to UNR is based on UNR requirements for the 2010-2011 school year. These requirements may change in subsequent years. See a WNC counselor for the most up-to-date information.
Requirements: A minimum of 60 total credits chosen from the following categories:
Note: Choose courses marked with ^ for core curriculum transfer courses if intending to transfer to UNR.
English/Communications Requirement: 6–8 Units (Credits)
WNC and UNR
Fine Arts Requirement: 3 Units (Credits)
WNC and UNR
- Art: 100^, 101*, 124, 160^, 224, 260^, 261^
- Dance: 101^
- Humanities: 101^
- Music: 111, 121^, 124, 125, 134
- Music: Ensemble: 101*
- Theatre: 100^, 105*^, 180^
* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities. Please see a counselor.
Humanities Requirement: 6 Units (Credits)
UNR transfer students: choose one course from each UNR group.
UNR: Group A
UNR: Group B
WNC
- Core Humanities: 201^, 202^
- English: 200, 223, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275
- History: 105^, 106^, 207, 247
- Philosophy (Except PHIL 102, 114)
* These courses will not fulfill UNR's CH 201 and/or CH 202 requirement, if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.
Mathematics Requirement: 3 Units (Credits)
- Mathematics: 120^, 126, 127, 128^, 176^, 181^, 182^, 283, 285, 126^ & 127^
(126 & 127 must be taken together for UNR) - Statistics: 152^
Science Requirement: 6 Units (Credits)
WNC: Choose from Group A and/or Group B. At least one lab science course recommended.
UNR: Choose UNR transfer courses and at least one course from Group A.
Group A
- Biology: 100^, 113, 190^ & 190L^, 191^ & 191L^, 200
- Chemistry: 100^, 121^, 122^
- Geology: 100^, 101^, 102, 103^, 105, 127, 132, 201
- Physics: 100^, 151^, 152^, 180^ & 180L^, 181^ & 181L^, 182^ & 182L^
Group B
- Anthropology: 102^, 102^ & 110L^
- Astronomy: 109^, 110^, 120
- Atmospheric Sciences: 117^
- Environmental Studies: 100^
- Geography: 103^, 104
- Nutrition: 121^
Social Sciences Requirement: 9 Units (Credits)
* WNC: Choose from the following list. Must include work in two or more subject areas.
- Anthropology: 101^, 201^, 202^, 210, 212
- Core Humanities: 203
- Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 220, 230, 270
- Economics: 100^, 102^, 103^
- Geography: 106^, 200^
- History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295
- Journalism: 101
- Political Science: 103, 105,108, 208, 231^, 295, 299
- Psychology (Except PSY 210)
- Social Work: 220
- Sociology (Except SOC 210)
* Number of units (credits) required may vary according to specific emphasis. See a counselor.
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements: 3 or 6 Units (Credits)
Must meet both requirements. Choose from:
- Core Humanities: 203^
- History: 111*^
- History: 101* & 102*^
- History: 101* & 217*^
- Political Science: 103*^
- History and Political Science Combination (History 101* and Political Science 208*)
* These courses will not fulfill UNR's CH203 requirement if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.
Emphasis Requirements, Program Requirements, or General Electives: 21–24 Units (Credits)
Students should utilize this area to take courses that meet requirements for their major at their intended transfer school. Those who have not yet selected a major may choose from among any university transferable courses to explore their options. Students planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno should obtain a transfer handout from WNC Counseling Services or the UNR Transfer Center.