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2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study

Western Nevada College offers associate degrees and academic programs to meet a variety of educational goals. Some students wish to learn occupational skills or work toward career advancement. Others seek credits which will transfer to a four-year college or university. A number of one-year certificates are also offered in occupational areas. Students are encouraged to read the specific information about each degree or certificate before making their decisions. Counselors and faculty advisors are also available to provide information on the programs available.


Degree Name / Division Subject Area
Non-Degree 9-1-1 Dispatch, Public Safety Telecommunicator Course
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
AAS Accounting
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Accounting Technician
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP American Sign Language
Division of Communications and Fine Arts
AAS Applied Accounting
Division of Business and Computer Technology
AGS Associate of General Studies
AAS Automotive Mechanics
Division of Technology
CP Automotive Mechanics
Division of Technology
AS Biological Sciences
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
AAS Business, General Business Emphasis
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Business
Division of Business and Computer Technology
AS Chemistry
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
AS Computer Science
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
CP Computer Technology, CISCO Systems
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Computer Technology, Computer Programming
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Computer Technology, Microcomputer/Network Technician
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Computer Technology, Network Administration
Division of Business and Computer Technology
AAS Computer Technology, Computer Networking Technology
Division of Business and Computer Technology
  • Network Technology Management
  • Security and Information Assurance
  • Customized Option
BT Construction Management
Division of Technology
AAS Construction Technology, Construction Project Management
Division of Technology
Non-Degree Construction Technology, Certified Inspector of Structures
Division of Technology
AAS Convergence Technology
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Correctional Education
AAS Criminal Justice
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
AA Criminal Justice
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
AAS Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Academy
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
CP Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Academy
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
CP Criminal Justice, 9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
CP Customer Service
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Customer Service
Division of Technology
AA Deaf Studies
Division of Communications and Fine Arts
AAS Drafting Technology - Architectural
Division of Technology
CP Drafting Technology - Architectural
Division of Technology
AAS Drafting Technology - Civil
Division of Technology
AAS Drafting Technology - Mechanical
Division of Technology
CP Drafting Technology - Mechanical
Division of Technology
AAS Early Childhood Education
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
CP Early Childhood Education
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Non-Degree Emergency Medical Services
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
AS Engineering Science
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
AA Fine Arts
Division of Communications and Fine Arts
AAS Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
CP Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
AS Geosciences
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
AAS Graphic Communications
Division of Communications and Fine Arts
CP Graphic Communications
Division of Communications and Fine Arts
AAS Health Information Technology
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
CP Health Information Technology, Medical Coding
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
CP Health Information Technology, Medical Transcription
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
CP Health Information Technology, Medical Unit Clerk
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
Non-Degree Industrial Technology Program
Division of Technology
AAS Machine Tool Technology
Division of Technology
CP Machine Tool Technology
Division of Technology
AAS Management
Division of Business and Computer Technology
AS Mathematics
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Non-Degree Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSA)
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE)
Division of Business and Computer Technology
AA Musical Theatre
Division of Communications and Fine Arts
Non-Degree Nevada State College Teacher Education Partnership
AAS Nursing
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
AAS Office Technology
Division of Business and Computer Technology
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Desktop Publishing
AAS Paralegal Studies
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
AS Physics
Division of Science, Mathematics & Engineering
CP Practical Nursing Preparation
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
AAS Real Estate
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Real Estate, Sales License
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Real Estate, Broker License
Division of Business and Computer Technology
Non-Degree Real Estate - Residential, Appraiser Apprentice License
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Retail Management
Division of Business and Computer Technology
CP Surgical Technology
Division of Nursing and Allied Health
Non-Degree Teacher Education Program
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
AAS Web Technology
Division of Business and Computer Technology
  • Web Administration
  • Web Design
  • Web Programming
  • Customized Option
AAS Welding Technology
Division of Technology
CP Welding Technology
Division of Technology
Non-Degree Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy
Division of Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
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