2008-2009 Catalog
Academic Degrees and Certificates |
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.
| Associate of Applied Science |
| The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for those students who desire a two-year course of study and training in an occupational and/or technological career field. More Information. |
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Accounting •
Automotive Mechanics •
Business, General Business Emphasis •
Computer and Office Technology •
Computer Technology, Computer Networking Technology •
Construction Technology, Construction Project Management •
Criminal Justice •
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Academy •
Drafting Technology - Architectural •
Drafting Technology - Civil •
Drafting Technology - Mechanical •
Early Childhood Education •
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) •
Graphic Communications •
Health Information Technology •
Information Technology •
Machine Tool Technology •
Management •
Nursing •
Paralegal Studies •
Real Estate •
Welding Technology |
| Associate of Arts |
| 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. More Information. |
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Criminal Justice •
Deaf Studies •
Fine Arts •
Musical Theatre |
| Associate of General Studies |
| The Associate of General Studies has increasingly been utilized by students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. More Information. |
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Associate of General Studies |
| Associate of Science |
| The Associate of Science degrees are primarily for the student who plans to transfer from WNC to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in sciences, math or related areas. More Information. |
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Biological Sciences •
Chemistry •
Computer Science •
Engineering Science •
Geosciences •
Mathematics •
Physics |
| Bachelor of Technology |
| The Bachelor of Technology degree offers students advanced technical and occupational skills in a formal educational route that will help them progress to supervisory positions within their field. More Information. |
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Construction Management |
| Certificate of Achievement |
| For those desiring a shorter course of study, WNC offers certificates of achievement in many occupational areas. More Information. |
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American Sign Language •
Automotive Mechanics •
Bookkeeping •
Business •
Computer Applications •
Computer Technology, Computer Programming •
Computer Technology, Network Support Technician •
Computer Technology, System Administration Technician •
Criminal Justice, 9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications •
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Academy •
Customer Service •
Desktop Publishing •
Drafting Technology - Architectural •
Drafting Technology - Mechanical •
Early Childhood Education •
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) •
Graphic Communications •
Health Information Technology, Medical Coding •
Health Information Technology, Medical Transcription •
Health Information Technology, Medical Unit Clerk •
Machine Tool Technology •
Retail Management •
Surgical Technology •
Welding Technology |
| Transfer Degrees |
| The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are primarily for the student who plans to transfer from WNC to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts, sciences, humanities, math or related areas. More Information. |
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