The Professional & Applied Technology (PAT) division at WNC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates of achievement, certification and licensing preparation, and special academic programs. The mission of the division is to help students earn a four-year degree, prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and/or to provide them with the knowledge they need for their careers.
Programs
This program builds a solid base of fundamentals for careers in modern manufacturing, distribution and logistics environments.
Prepare for a career as a technician, an ASE Specialist, or a manager in a sustainable automotive service industry.
Prepare for career entry or advancement in accounting, business, management and marketing.
This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems, cyber forensics, networks and other 21st century technolog.
Prepare for a career as a building inspector, project manager, contractor, or a variety of commercial and residential construction positions.
Students explore all areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, policing and investigations, corrections, parole and probation, and more.
This program helps students prepare for a variety of careers that interact with the deaf.
Students can prepare for transfer to a four-year institution or earn a certificate in Early Childhood Education.
Provides students with quick access to career fields involving print, Web design, multimedia and animation.
Prepare for a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) operator, machinist or maintenance technician in Nevada’s many industrial facilities.
Prepare for a career as a welder or maintenance technician at a time when skills in this field are in high demand across business and industry in Nevada.