Associate of Arts

Art
Explore your creative side by studying art history, painting, sculpture, ceramic, photography, print making and digital media. Careers in graphic design, interior design, teaching and more are possible with an art degree.

Criminal Justice
Students can explore and prepare for various career opportunities in criminal justice, law enforcement, parole and probation and more.

Education
Educating Nevadas youth is a rewarding career that is in high demand in our state. Through a partnership with Nevada State College, students who earn an AA at WNC can take classes at WNC and online to earn a bachelors degree without leaving the area. Students can also transfer to UNR or another college to pursue a degree in education.

General Studies
Students who are undecided about their career or feel their interests require an individualized approach can explore a variety of academic disciplines and professional fields.

Graphic Design
Students interested in earning a bachelor degree in Graphic Design can complete an Associate of Arts degree at WNC and then transfer and earn a bachelor degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. Courses with an * direct transfer to UNR. Students should work closely with a counselor when planning their schedules.

History
An appreciation for research and historic exploration can open doors to career opportunities that value historical research and writing skills, such as teaching, research analytics, archiving, law, and more.

Human Development & Family Studies
A passion to work with individuals and families can lead to a variety of career options. HDFS grads are in demand in businesses, community settings and organizations because of their knowledge of family and group dynamics and their skills in program development and training.

Journalism
Turn your passion for storytelling into a career in news, advertising, public relations, and other media. The professional world has many opportunities for individuals with an ability use written and oral communication to influence others.

Psychology
Psychology is one of the largest majors at UNR and complements many career fields. Understanding principles of behavior can aid in communication, supervising and many other facets of professional life.

Sociology
If society and social classes interest you, then sociology is your career path. Students with this bachelors degree pursue careers in criminal justice, journalism political science and more.

Social Work WNC/UNR 3+1 Collaborative
As a profession, social work supports the welfare of individuals in a community by tackling problems related to poverty, discrimination, addiction, domestic violence and disabilities. Students can complete nearly 3 years (5 semesters) of a UNR social work bachelor degree at WNC.

The mission of the Associate of Arts degree program is to provide the academic knowledge and skills for successful transfer to meet higher education goals.

The successful student will:

• Meet the institutional student learning outcomes (1-6).
• Identify, describe and apply information, theories, methodologies and approaches from social sciences, humanities or arts.
• Produce effective projects, papers and reports.
• Integrate knowledge and skills from the study of social sciences, humanities or arts to think critically about and develop solutions to contemporary or enduring problems.
• Be prepared to succeed at a transfer institution.