Real Estate

Associate of Applied Science

The Real Estate degree has been designed to prepare students for careers in the real estate sales industry. Career opportunities also exist in commercial banking, escrow services, land planning and zoning, and land development. Approved continuing education credits completed through the Nevada Real Estate Division may be applied toward this degree as real estate electives.

Salary: $23,610–$59,580 / year (Nevada agents)

Career Outlook: Average growth

Good To Know: About 60 percent of real estate agents are self-employed

WNC Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Program Requirements		42 Units (Credits)
ACC 135	Bookkeeping I	3
& ACC 201	Financial Accounting	3
or ACC 201	Financial Accounting
& ACC 202	Managerial Accounting
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
or MGT 103	Introduction to Small Business Management
BUS 110	Human Relations For Employment	3
or MGT 201	Principles of Management
or MGT 212	Leadership & Human Relations
or MGT 283	Introduction to Human Resources Management
BUS 273	Business Law I	3
ECON 102	Principles of Microeconomics	3
IS 101	Introduction to Information Systems	3
IS 201	Computer Applications	3
RE 101	Real Estate Principles I	3
RE 103	Real Estate Principles II	3
RE 104	Real Estate Law & Conveyancing	3
RE 199	Real Estate Investments	3
RE 206	Real Estate Appraising	3
Elective: Any real estate course		3
General Education Requirements		18 Units (Credits)
English/Communications Requirement Recommended: BUS 107 & BUS 108; must include a writing course		6
General Electives		3
Mathematics Requirement RE 102, BUS 109 or higher level mathematics course		3
Science Requirement		3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements		3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page.

Note: Real Property Managers need 24 hours of approved continuing education in addition to licensing and state exam.

Suggested Course Sequence

1st Year

First Semester: 15 Credits

Second Semester: 15 Credits

2nd Year

Third Semester: 15 Credits

BUS 107: 3
General Elective: 3
RE 102 or BUS 109: 3
RE 104: 3
RE 206: 3

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

BUS 108: 3
RE 199 or RE 202: 3
RE 201: 3
Science Course: 3
U.S./Nevada Constitution: 3

Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the AAS Real Estate degree is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the real estate field.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the AAS Real Estate program, students will be able to

Provide employment related knowledge and skills.
Know subject matter.
Understand accounting principles and their importance to the business environment.
Demonstrate managerial and personal skills.
Demonstrate oral, written, computational and computer skills.
Utilize appropriate resources to remain current in their field.
Appreciate the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.