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2007-2008 Catalog
Academic Degrees and Certificates


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 printed in BOLD/UNDERLINED 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.

Courses with a "B'' after the course number (such as MATH 100B or CS 109C) and courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) 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 credits 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 2007-2008 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 credits

English/Communications Requirements
6–8 credits.
WNC and UNR
English: 100 or 101, 102
Fine Arts Requirement
3 credits.
WNC and UNR
Art: 100, 101*, 124, 160, 224, 260, 261
Dance: 101
Humanities: 101
Music: 111*, 121, 123, 124, 221
Theatre: 100, 105*, 180
* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities. Please see a counselor.
Humanities Requirement
6 credits.
UNR transfer students: choose one course from each UNR group.
UNR: Group A
Core Humanities: 201
English: 231*
History: 105*
Philosophy: 200*
UNR: Group B
Core Humanities: 202
English: 232*
History: 106*
Philosophy: 207*
WNC
Core Humanities: 201, 202, 243, 252
English: 200, 223, 231, 232, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275
History: 105, 106, 207, 247
Philosophy (except for 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 credits.
Mathematics: 120, 126, 126 & 127, 127, 128, 176, 181, 182, 283, 285
Statistics: 152
Science Requirement
6 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, 191, 223, 224, 251
Chemistry: , 100, 110, 111, 121, 122, 201, 202, 220
Geology: 100, 101, 102, 103, 127, 132, 201
Physics: 100, 151, 152, 180, 181, 182
Group B
Anthropology: 102, 102 & 110L
Astronomy: 109, 110, 120
Environmental Studies: 100
Geography: 103, 104
Nutrition: 121, 223
Social Sciences Requirement
9 credits.
* WNC: Choose from the following list. Must include work in two or more subjected areas. UNR: Choose from the bolded courses.
Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212
Core Humanities: 203
Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 220, 230, 270
Economics: 100, 102, 103
Geography: 106
History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295
Journalism: 101
Political Science: 103, 105, 108, 208, 231, 295, 299
Psychology (except for PSY 210)
Social Work: 220
Sociology (except for SOC 210)
* Number of credits required may vary according to specific emphasis. See articulation agreement or a counselor.
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements
3 or 6 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 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.
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