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WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE • 2008-2009

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Western Nevada College offers academic 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. See web site: www.wnc.edu/academics/

Academic Programs

OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EMPHASESWNC offers two-year occupational programs in many areas, allowing students to gain job training and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. A new Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Manage-ment helps students can climb a career ladder from learning basic con-struction skills all the way to becoming a construction manager. One-year occupational programs are also offered in a number of areas, allowing students to achieve a Certificate of Achievement. Students enrolled in any of these programs will benefit from “hands-on” laboratory experience within their major field. They will enter the job market with specific skills and knowledge useful for employment and advancement.

TRANSFER PROGRAMS AND EMPHASESWNC attracts a large number of students who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from another four-year college or university. They elect to begin their college education at the community college for many reasons, including lower tuition costs, small class sizes, flexible class times and a comfortable learning environment. Students who plan to transfer can earn the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of General Studies degree. These programs of study can provide the first one or two years of their four-year degrees. WNC students have transferred to many four-year schools. Students who plan to transfer should work closely with a WNC counselor and also keep in contact with the intended transfer institution.

The college now offers a bachelor's degree in the following area: • Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management

Western offers four types of associate degrees in dozens of diverse academic areas. They include: • Associate of Applied Science • Associate of General Studies • Associate of Arts • Associate of Science

The general education program is an essential element of all degree programs and certificates of achievement offered at WNC. Faculty com-pleted a review of the purpose of the general education program and developed a list of the 10 things that are critical to the success of WNC

graduates. These are referred to as general education student learning outcomes. All courses used to fulfill general education requirements should specify the specific general education student learning outcomes that are relevant to the course.

GENERAL EDUCATION - Mission & OutcomesMission: The mission of general education at WNC is to provide students who complete degrees and certificates of achievement with critical life skills that will benefit them in their personal and professional endeavors.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete a degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate they: •havecollege-levelskillsinreading,writing,andoralcommunicationappropriatetotheirdegreeand/oremphasis. •canuseappropriatecollege-levelmathematicalskills. •haveproblemsolving,creative,andcriticalthinkingskills. •haveeffectiveandefficientlearningskills,includingthelocationandevaluationofinformation. •haveappropriatetechnologicalskills,includingcomputerskills. •knowthebasicprinciplesandprocessesofgovernmentatthelocal,state,nationalandinternationallevels. •understandthemethodsofscienceandtheroleofscienceandtechnologyinthemodernworld. •understandandapplysocialscienceprinciples,includinganappreciationofparticipationincivicaffairs. •haveanunderstandingoffineartsorperformingarts. •understandtheimportanceofculturaltraditions,diversity,andethicsinthemodernworld.

Students completing a certificate of achievement at WNC are expected to demonstrate they: •havetheappropriatecommunication,computational,andhumanrelationsskills.

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Academic Programs & DegreesOnline Bachelor of Associate of Applied Associate of Associate of Certificate of Transfer Program Certification Degree Technology Degree Science Degree Arts Degree Science Degree Achievement Courses Preparation

Accounting (Business Emphasis) N X X

American Sign Language X X

Automotive Mechanics X X X

Biological Sciences (Associate of Science Emphasis) X X

Bookkeeping N X X

Business N X X X

Chemistry (Associate of Science Emphasis) X X

Computer Applications X

Computer and Office Technology X X

Computer Science (Associate of Science Emphasis) X

ComputerTechnology-ComputerNetworkingTechnology X X

ComputerTechnology-ComputerProgramming X

ComputerTechnology-InformationTechnology

ComputerTechnology-NetworkSupportTechnician X X

ComputerTechnology-SystemAdministrationTechnician X X

Construction Technology X

ConstructionTechnology-ConstructionManagement X

ConstructionTechnology-ProjectManagement X

CriminalJustice-(Associate of Arts & Applied Science) X X X X

CriminalJustice-LawEnforcement/Academy(Criminal Justice Emphasis) X X X

CriminalJustice-9-1-1DispatchTelecommunications X

Customer Service X

Deaf Studies (Associate of Arts Emphasis) X X

Desktop Publishing X

DraftingTechnology-Architectural(Drafting Technology Emphasis) X X X

DraftingTechnology-Civil(Drafting Technology Emphasis) X X

DraftingTechnology-Mechanical(Drafting Technology Emphasis) X X X

EarlyChildhoodEducation X X X

Education X

EngineeringScience(Associate of Science Emphasis) X X

Fine Arts (Associate of Arts Emphasis) X X

GeographicInformationSystems X X X

Geosciences (Associate of Science Emphasis) X X

Graphic Communications X X X

HealthInformationTechnology X

HealthInformationTechnology-MedicalCoding X

HealthInformationTechnology-MedicalTranscription X

HealthInformationTechnology-MedicalUnitClerk X

Machine Tool Technology X X

Management (Business Emphasis) N X X

Mathematics (Associate of Science Emphasis) X X

Musical Theatre (Associate of Arts Emphasis) X X

Nursing X X

Paralegal Studies X X

Physics (Associate of Science Emphasis) X X

RealEstate(Business Emphasis) X X

Retail Management X X

Surgical Technology X X

Welding Technology X X X

NDegree/certificate available online Students may take courses in many other academic areas for transfer; see transfer degree section of this catalog and/or a WNC counselor.


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Transfer DegreesAssociate of Arts & Associate of Science

WNC students may select a course of study which enables them to complete some or all of the lower division requirements for a four-year degree from the list of transfer programs at UNR, UNLV, NSC or other schools. Recent surveys of WNC students show they have transferred to colleges throughout the country including: UNR; UNLV; Nevada State

AccountingAgricultureAnimal ScienceAnatomyAnthropologyArchitectureArtAstronomyAtmospheric SciencesBiochemistryBiologyBusinessChemistryChemicalEngineeringCivilEngineeringCommunication ArtsCommunicative DisordersComputerEngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeDanceDental HygienePre-DentistryDrama

EarlyChildhoodEducationEconomicsEducationElectricalEngineeringEnglishEnvironmentalScienceFinanceFish/WildlifeManagementForeign LanguagesGeneral StudiesGeographyGeologyGeologicalEngineeringHistoryHotel AdministrationHumanitiesIndustrialArtsIndustrialEducationInformationSystemsJournalismPre-LawLiberal ArtsPre-Librarianship

LiteratureManagementMarketingMathematicsPre-MedicineMechanicalEngineeringMetallurgicalEngineeringMeteorologyMiningEngineeringMotion Picture and CinemaMulticultural(Ethnic)StudiesMusicNatural ResourcesNursingOccupational TherapyOceanographyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPhilosophyPhysician AssistantPhysicalEducationPre-PhysicalTherapy

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. Every year, large numbers of WNC students successfully transfer to other schools. Each school has its own specific requirements and recommended electives for its various em-phases.

Community college students who plan to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, Las Vegas or Nevada State Col-lege and who did not complete the university entrance requirements in high school, must complete a minimum of 24 transferable credits with a minimum 2.3 grade point average. Effective fall 2010, the minimum grade point average will increase to 2.5. Students who earn an Associ-ate of Arts or Associate of Science degree will be admitted to an NSHE university or state college regardless of their grade point average.

TRANSFER PROGRAMSCollege; Southern Utah University; University of New Mexico; Arizona State University; California State University, Sacramento; University of California at Berkeley; Truckee Meadows Community College; Univer-sity of Phoenix; Cosumnes River College-Los Rios; Lake Tahoe Com-munity College; Great Basin College and Salt Lake Community College.

PhysiologyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic AdministrationPublic RelationsRadiologic TechnologyRecreationReligious StudiesSocial ScienceSocialWelfare/Social WorkSociologySpecialEducationSpeech CommunicationTheatre ArtsUrbanPlanningPre-VeterinaryMedicineVocationalEducationZoology

Programs and areas of study offered at WNC include :• Nevada State College Teacher Education Partnership

Please contact counselors or faculty advisers for major-to-major transfer agreements for the following programs:

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS & ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - Mission & Outcomes MISSION-ThepurposeoftheAssociateofArtsandAssociateofSciencedegreesistoprovidetheacademicknowledgeandskillsforsuccessfultransfertomeethighereducational goals.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES -StudentswhocompleteeitheranAssociateofArtsoranAssociateofSciencedegreeatWNCareexpectedtodemonstratethatthey- • havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes. • knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisofthedegree. • cansucceedattheirtransferinstitutions.


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Bachelor of TechnologyAn Applied Baccalaureate Degree

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Bachelor of Technology degree offers students advanced techni-cal and occupational skills in a formal educational route that will help them progress to supervisory positions within their field. It provides an opportunity for those who have completed an associate degree in an applied technology field to progress academically and earn a bachelor’s degree. It also provides an avenue for those already working in a tech-nical field to enroll in an applicable baccalaureate degree program that

will enhance their core and business management skills and offer career advancement opportunities. To learn more about the Bachelor of Tech-nology degree program, please see a WNC counselor.

Programs and areas of study offered at WNC include :• Construction Management

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 128 credits

CAPSTONE-9 credits.Choose from:Communication: 412Economics: 334, 365Management: 462, 469

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS-9–11 credits.Choose from:Business: 107, orCommunication: 113 or 213 or 215English: 100, or 101English: 102

FINE ARTS REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Choose from:Art: 100, 101, 124, 160, 224, 260, 261Dance: 101Humanities: 101Music Ensemble: 101Music, General: 121Theatre: 100, 105, 180

HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Choose from:Core Humanities: 201, 202English: 200, 223, 231, 232, 243, 250, 252, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275History: 105, 106, 207, 247Philosophy (except for PHIL 102, 105, 114)

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS-15 credits.A minimum of 5 credits in mathematics and 7 credits in science. Choose from:MathematicsMathematics: 126 & 127, 128*Statistics: 152ScienceChemistry: 100, 121Environmental Studies: 100Geology: 100, 101, 103Physics: 100, 151, 180* or higher

SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT-6 credits.3 credits must be an upper division course (300-400 level, see a counselor). Choose from:Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212Core Humanities: 203Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 220, 230, 270Geography: 106History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295Journalism: 101Political Science: 103, 105, 108, 208, 231, 295, 299Psychology (except for PSY 210)Social Work: 220Sociology (except for SOC 210)

U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS-3 or 6 credits.Choose from:Core Humanities: 203History: 111History: 101 & 102History: 101 & 217 Political Science: 103History and Political Science Combination (History 101 andPolitical Science 208)

CORE AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS-Number of credits required vary by degree.


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Associate of ArtsA Transfer Degree

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Associate of Arts degree is primarily for students planning to trans-fer with junior standing to a four-year college or university for a bac-calaureate degree. If the University of Nevada, Reno is the intended transfer school, choose ONLY those courses that are printed in BOLD/UNDERLINED from the list below. Satisfactory completion of an AA degree guarantees completion of the lower division general education requirements at UNR, UNLV or NSC. Students intending to transfer to other schools should see a counselor or follow the catalog of the trans-fer school. Courses with a “B’’ after the course number (such as MATH 100B)

and courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not ap-plicable toward the Associate of Arts degree. All courses to be counted toward this degree must be university transferable. A maximum of six credits of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree. NOTE: Information on transfer to UNR is based on UNR requirements for the 2008-2009 school year. These requirements may change in subsequent years. See a WNC counselor for the most up-to-date information.

Programs and areas of study offered at WNC include :• Criminal Justice• Deaf Studies


ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS- 6–8 credits.WNC and UNREnglish: 100 or 101, 102

FINE ARTS REQUIREMENT - 3 credits. WNC and UNRArt: 100, 101*, 124, 160, 224, 260, 261Dance: 101Humanities: 101Music Ensemble: 101*Music, General: 121Theatre: 100, 105*, 180* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities. Please see a counselor.

HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT-6 credits.UNR transfer students: choose one course from each UNR group.UNR: Group ACore Humanities: 201English: 231*History: 105*Philosophy: 200*UNR: Group BCore Humanities: 202English: 232*History: 106*Philosophy: 207*WNC:Core Humanities: 201, 202English: 200, 223, 231, 232, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275History: 105, 106, 207, 247Philosophy (except for PHIL 102, 114)* These courses will not fulfill UNR’s CH 201 and/or CH 202 requirement, if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.

MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Mathematics: 120, 126, 126 & 127, 127, 128, 176, 181, 182, 283, 285Statistics: 152

SCIENCE REQUIREMENT-6 credits.WNC: Choose from Group A and/or Group B. At least one lab science course recommended. UNR: Choose UNR transfer courses and at least one course from Group ABiology: 100, 113, 190 & 190L, 191 & 191L, 223, 224, 251Chemistry: , 100, 121, 122, 220Geology: 100, 101 & 103, 102, 127, 132, 201Physics: 100, 151, 152, 180 & 180L, 181 & 181L, 182 & 182L

Group BAnthropology: 102, 102 & 101LAstronomy: 109, 110, 120Environmental Studies: 100Geography: 103, 104Nutrition: 121, 223

SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT-9 credits.* WNC: Choose from the following list. Must include work in two or more subjected areas. UNR: Choose from the bolded courses.Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212Core Humanities: 203Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 220, 230, 270Economics: 100, 102, 103Geography: 106History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295Journalism: 101Political Science: 103, 105, 108, 208, 231, 295, 299Psychology: (except for PSY 210)Social Work: 220Sociology: (except for SOC 210)* Number of credits required may vary according to specific emphasis. See articulation agreement or a counselor.

U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS-3 or 6 credits.Must meet both requirements. Choose from:Core Humanities: 203History: 111*History: 101 & 102*History: 101 & 217*Political Science: 103*History and Political Science Combination (History 101* and Political Science 208*)* These courses will not fulfill UNR’s CH203 requirement if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.

EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, OR GENERAL ELECTIVES-21–24 credits.Students should utilize this area to take courses that meet require-ments for their major at their intended transfer school. Those who have not yet selected a major may choose from among any university transferable courses to explore their options. Students planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno should obtain a transfer handout from WNC Counseling Services or the UNR Transfer Center.

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Associate of ScienceA Transfer Degree

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Associate of Science degree is designed to help students use the methods of observation, special analysis and logic by which we under-stand the mathematical, biological and physical nature of the world. The AS degree allows early choices for those planning a professional life in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine or agriculture. The AS degree is primarily for the student who plans to trans-fer with junior standing to a four-year college or university for a bac-calaureate degree. If the University of Nevada, Reno is the intended transfer school, choose ONLY those courses that are printed in BOLD/UNDERLINED from the list below. Satisfactory completion of an AS degree guarantees completion of the lower division general education requirements at UNR, UNLV or NSC. Students intending to transfer to other schools should see a counselor or follow the catalog of the transfer school.

Courses with a “B” after the course number (such as MATH 100B or CS 109C) and courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not applicable toward this degree. All courses counted toward this degree must be university transferable. A maximum of six credits of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree. NOTE: UNR transfer information is based on requirements for the 2008-2009 school year. These requirements may change in subsequent years. See a counselor for the most up-to-date information.

Programs and areas of study offered at WNC include:• Biological Sciences• Chemistry• Computer Science• Engineering Science


ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS-6–8 credits.WNC and UNREnglish: 100 or 101, 102

FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS-3 credits.WNC and UNRArt: 100, 101*, 124, 160, 224, 260, 261Dance: 101Humanities: 101Music Ensemble: 101*Music, General: 121Theatre: 100, 105*, 180* Course may not meet the Fine Arts requirement at all universities. Please see a counselor.

HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS-6 credits.UNR: Choose one course from each UNR group:UNR Group ACore Humanities: 201English: 231*History: 105*Philosophy: 200*UNR: Group BCore Humanities: 202English: 232*History: 106*Philosophy: 207*WNC: Choose From:Core Humanities: 201, 202English: 200, 223, 231, 232, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275History: 105, 106, 207, 247Philosophy (except for PHIL 102, 114)* These courses will not fulfill UNR’s CH 201 and/or CH 202 requirement, if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.

MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS-6 credits.WNC: Choose only for geosciences emphasis. Math requirement already fulfulled for other emphases.Mathematics: 126, 126 & 127, 127, 128, 176, 181, 182, 283, 285Statistics: 152

SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS-6 or 12 credits.WNC: Choose 12 credits for math emphasis. Scinece requirements are already fulfilled for other emphases. UNR: Choose 6 credits, with at least one course from Group A.

Group A:Biology: 100, 190 & 190L, 191 & 191LChemistry: 100, 121, 122Geology: 100, 101, 103Physics: 100, 151, 152, 180 & 180L, 181 & 181L, 182 & 182LGroup B:Anthropology: 102, 102 & 110LAstronomy: 109, 110, 120Environmental Studies: 100Geography: 103, 104

SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS-6 credits.Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212Core Humanities: 203Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 220, 230, 270Economics: 100, 102, 103Geography: 106History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295Journalism: 101Political Science: 103, 105, 108, 208, 231, 295, 299Psychology: 101, 102, 130, 233, 234, 240, 241, 261, 290, 299Social Work: 220Sociology: 101, 102, 202, 205, 261, 275

U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS-3 or 6 credits.Must meet both requirements. Choose from:Core Humanities: 203History: 111*History: 101 & 102*History: 101 & 217*Political Science: 103*History and Political Science Combination (History 101* and Political Science 208*)* These courses will not fulfill UNR’s CH 203 requirement if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.

EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, AND ELECTIVESNumber of credits varies according to emphasis. Students should uti-lize this area to take courses that meet requirements for their major at their intended transfer school. Those who have not yet selected a major may choose from among any university transferable courses to explore their options. Students planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno should obtain a transfer handout from WNC Counseling Services or the UNR Transfer Center.

• Geosciences• Mathematics• Physics


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Associate of Applied ScienceThe Occupational Degree

Students enrolled in any of these programs will benefit from “hands-on” laboratory experience within their major field. They will enter the job market with specific skills and knowledge useful for employment and advancement. The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for those stu-dents who desire a two-year course of study and training in an occu-pational and/or technological career field. Although the AAS degree is not designed to be a transfer program, some of the courses will transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Those students who wish to trans-fer to a four-year school should consult a WNC counselor. Coursework must total at least 60 credits. Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not ap-plicable toward an Associate of Applied Science degree at WNC. Courses with a “B” designator after the number (such as MATH 100B) are college level courses which may apply toward a WNC de-gree but which may not transfer to UNR or UNLV. In some cases, these courses may transfer to other Nevada community colleges and Nevada State College or to other colleges and universities. See a WNC counselor for the latest transfer information. A maximum of six credits of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree. To make decisions about specific emphases under the Associate of Applied Science degree, please refer to the academic programs pages or see a WNC counselor.

NOTE: All Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate pro-grams require completion of appropriate courses in computation, com-munication and human relations. Additionally, introductory courses in all applied science and technology as well as all allied health programs include instruction in safety, industrial safety and environ-mental awareness, as appropriate. Students with previous occupational or practical ex-perience may challenge certain course requirements and prerequisites. In some cases, required courses may be waived, allowing the student to proceed to coursework at the appropriate level. In other cases, challenge examina-tions may be arranged for which the student can receive academic credit and a “pass’’ grade for the course.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Mission and Outcomes

Mission:ThepurposeoftheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeistoprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinachosenfieldofstudy.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete Associate of Applied Science degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they •havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes. •knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisofthedegree. •haveacquiredskillsandcanperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareeradvancement.

Programs and areas of study offered at WNC include:• Accounting• Automotive Mechanics• Business, General Business Emphasis• Computer Technology - Computer & OfficeTechnology• Computer Technology - Information 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• Machine Tool Technology• Management• Nursing• Paralegal Studies• Real Estate• Web Technology• Welding Technology


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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS


ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENT-6 credits.Must include a writing course.Business: 107, 108Communication: 113, 215Criminal Justice: 103EnglishJournalism: 201ReadingWriting Course (Business 108, English 100, 101, 102, or any other 200 level English class)

HUMAN RELATIONS REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Anthropology: 101, 201Business: 110B, 287BCounseling and Personal Development: 117, 129BCriminal Justice: 270Early Childhood Education: 121Human Development & Family Studies: 201, 202Law: 263Management: 201, 212, 283Psychology (except for PSY 210)Sociology (except for SOC 210)

HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS-3 credits.Choose from either humanities or social science areas:Humanities Area:Art: 100, 101*, 124, 160, 224, 260, 261Core Humanities: 201, 202Dance: 101English: 200, 221, 223, 231, 232, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275History: 105, 106, 207, 247Humanities: 101Music: 111*, 121Philosophy (except for PHIL 102, 114)Theatre: 100, 105, 180

Social Sciences Area:Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212Core Humanities: 203Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 120, 215, 220, 225, 226, 230, 270Economics: 100, 102, 103Geography: 106History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295Journalism: 101Political SciencePsychology (except for PSY 210)Social Work: 220Sociology (except for SOC 210)* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities.

Please see a counselor.MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Business: 109BEconomics: 261, 262MathematicsPsychology: 210Real Estate: 102BSociology: 210Statistics: 152

SCIENCE REQUIREMENT-6 credits.Animal Science: 110BAnthropology: 102, 101LAstronomy: 109, 110, 120Biology (except for BIOL 208)Chemistry (except for CHEM 241, 241L, 242, 242L)Environmental StudiesGeography: 103, 104Geology (except for GEOL 111B, 112B, 113B, 299B)Natural Resources: 101Nutrition: 121, 223Ornamental Horticulture: 105BPhysics (except for PHYS 293)

U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS-3 or 6 credits. Must meet both requirements. Choose from the following:Core Humanities: 203History: 101 & 217History: 101 & 102History: 111Political Science: 103History and Political Science Combination (History 101 and Political Science 208)

EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, AND GENERAL ELECTIVESNumber of credits required may vary by emphasis.Some credits earned in non-traditional courses may be considered for elective credit and may require review in order to be applied to the AAS degree.


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Associate of General StudiesThe Degree to Meet a Variety of Needs

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES - Mission and OutcomesMission:ThepurposeoftheAssociateofGeneralStudiesdegreeistoprovideacademicknowledgeandskillsforpersonalgrowth,professionaladvancement,and/orsuccessfultransfer.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of General Studies degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they •havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes. •knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheirfieldsofstudy.

The Associate of General Studies has increasingly been utilized by students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Although it was not designed for transfer, it can be used for this pur-pose if courses are selected carefully. The majority of the courses chosen should transfer to fulfill core and major requirements. It is recommended that anyone planning to attend the University of Nevada, Reno complete ENG 101 and 102, MATH 120 or a higher level math, and science/social science courses that fulfill UNR’s core curriculum requirements. Any “B” course credits will need to be made up upon transfer.

Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not applicable toward an Associate of General Studies degree. Courses with a “B” des-ignator after the number (such as MATH 100B) are college level courses which may apply toward a WNC degree but will not transfer to UNR or UNLV. In some cases, these courses may transfer to other Nevada com-munity colleges and Nevada State College or other colleges and univer-sities. See a WNC counselor for the latest transfer information. A maximum of six credits of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree.

A minimum of 60 credits

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENT-6 credits.Must include a three-credit writing course.Business: 107, 108Communication: 113, 215Criminal Justice: 103EnglishJournalism: 201ReadingWriting Course (Business 108, English 100, 101, 102, or any other 200 level English)

FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS-3 credits.American Sign LanguageArt (except for ART 107)Core Humanities: 201, 202CraftsDance: 101English: 190, 200, 223, 231, 232, 243, 250, 252, 267, 271, 282, 297Foreign LanguagesGraphic Communications (except for GRC 107)History: 105, 106, 207, 247Humanities: 101MusicPhilosophy (except for PHIL 102, 114)Theatre: 100, 105, 180* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities. Please see a counselor.

MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Business: 109BEconomics: 261, 262MathematicsPsychology: 210Real Estate: 102BSociology: 210Statistics: 152

SCIENCE REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Animal Science: 110BAnthropology: 102, 110LAstronomy: 109, 110, 120Biology (except for BIOL 208)Chemistry (except for CHEM 241, 241L, 242, 242L)Environmental StudiesGeography: 103, 104Geology (except for GEOL 111B, 112B, 113B, 229B)Natural Resources: 101Nutrition: 121, 223Ornamental Horticulture: 105BPhysics (except for PHYS 293)

SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Anthropology: 101, 201, 202, 210, 212Core Humanities: 203Criminal JusticeEconomics: 100, 102, 103Geography: 106History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295Journalism: 101Political SciencePsychology (except for PSY 210)Social Work: 220Sociology (except for SOC 210)

U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS-3 or 6 credits. Must meet both requirements. Choose from:Core Humanities: 203History: 111History: 101 & 102History: 101 & 217Political Science: 103History and Political Science Combination (History 101 and Political Science 208)

GENERAL ELECTIVES-36 or 39 credits.Students may choose from any occupational or general education cours-es to be used as electives for this degree. Some non-traditional credit ap-proved by Admissions and Records may be applicable to satisfy course requirements for occupational degrees, while other such credits may be used as electives for the AGS and AAS degrees only. Students planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno should use the UNR core curriculum guide to satisfy general education requirements.


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Certificate of Achievement

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - Mission and OutcomesMission: ThepurposeoftheCertificateofAchievementistoprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskills.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete a Certificate of Achievement are expected to demonstrate that they1.knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisofthecertificate.2. are able to do the following: a.acquiretheskillsnecessaryforemploymentorcareerenhancement. b. successfully represent themselves to a potential employer. c. demonstrate effective communication and computational skills appropriate to the certificate area. d. utilize appropriate resources for remaining current in the certificate area.3.havedevelopedanappreciationoftheimportanceofsocial,ethical,legalanddiversityissues.

For those desiring a shorter course of study, WNC offers certificates of achievement in many occupational areas. Students enrolled in any of these programs will benefit from “hands-on” laboratory experience within their major field. They will enter the job market with specific skills and knowledge useful for employment and advancement. A minimum of 30 credits is required for any certificate of achieve-ment, although the exact number of credits required may differ with particular subject matter.

Programs and areas of study offered at WNC include:• 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, Law Enforcement/Academy• Criminal Justice, 9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications• 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

All certificates include general education requirements which can be fulfilled from the following list of courses. Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not ap-plicable toward a certificate of achievement at WNC. Courses with a “B” designator after the number (such as MATH 100B) are college level courses which may apply toward a WNC de-gree but which may not transfer to UNR or UNLV. In some cases, these courses may transfer to other Nevada community colleges and Nevada State College or to other colleges and universities. See a WNC counselor for the latest transfer information.


ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS-3-6 credits.Must include a writing courseBusiness: 107, 108Communication: 113, 215Criminal Justice: 103EnglishJournalism: 201ReadingWriting Course (Business 108, English 100, 101, 102, or any other 200 level English class except ENG 258)

HUMAN RELATIONS REQUIREMENT-1–3 credits.Anthropology: 101, 201Business: 110B, 287BCounseling and Personal Development: 117, 129BCriminal Justice: 270Early Childhood Education: 121Human Development & Family Studies: 201, 202Law: 263Management: 201, 212, 283Psychology (except for PSY 210)Sociology (except for SOC 210)

MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT-3 credits.Business: 109BEconomics: 261, 262MathematicsPsychology: 210Real Estate: 102BSociology: 210Statistics: 152Subject Requirements-Varies by subject.A minimum of 30 credits is required for any certificate of achievement, although the exact number of credits required may differ with particu-lar subject matter.

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ACCOUNTINGAssociate of Applied Science in Business

The Accounting emphasis has been designed to enable students to es-tablish, maintain and manage both manual and automated accounting systems. Students can also develop the necessary competencies to cre-ate and analyze information for managerial decision-making situations. In addition to this degree program, students who intend to become full-charge bookkeepers will also need experience in the field. Salary:$40,979–$63,772/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Fourmajoraccountingfields-public,management,governmentandinternal auditingWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology

Total Requirements:60creditsBusiness Core Requirements27CreditsACC201* FinancialAccounting 3ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3BUS101 IntroductiontoBusinessorMGT103 SmallBusinessManagement 3BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmploymentorMGT201 PrinciplesofManagementorMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelationsorMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement 3BUS273 BusinessLawI 3ECON102 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3ECON103 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3*ACC135BandACC136BrecommendedpriortoACC201 Emphasis Requirements*12CreditsACC203 IntermediateAccountingI 3ACC 220 Microcomputer Accounting Systems 3

Choose 6 credits from the following: ACC105 TaxationForIndividuals 3ACC180B Payroll&EmployeeBenefitAccounting 3ACC198B SpecialTopicsinAccounting 3ACC204 IntermediateAccountingII 3ACC223B IntroductiontoQuickBooks 3ACC251 IntroductiontoAuditing 3ACC261 GovernmentalAccounting 3ACC290B CertifiedBookkeeperCourse 6ACC295B WorkExperienceI 3ACC299B AdvancedSpecialTopicsinAccounting 3COT262 IntermediateSpreadsheetsConcepts 3 *Studentsshouldconsultacounselororinstructorforinformationregardingsequenceof accounting courses. General Education Requirements21CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement(BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse) 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 3 * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed ACC201 3 BUS108orEng/Comm(Writingclassrequired) 3 BUS109Borhighermath 3 ECON102 3 IS101 3 Second Semester Completed ACC 202 3 ACC 220 3 BUS107orotherEng/Comm 3 COT 202 3 IS201 3

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Third Semester Completed ACC 203 3 AccountingElective 3 BUS101orMGT103 3 ScienceElective 3 U.S./NevadaConstitutions 3 Fourth Semester Completed AccountingElective 3 BUS110B,MGT201,MGT212orMGT283 3 BUS273 3 GeneralElective 3 ScienceElective 3

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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICSAssociate of Applied Science

The Automotive Mechanics program offers students an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and technical theory for a successful career as an automotive mechanic. Individuals who are now employed in the automotive mechanics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge. Students obtaining this 60-credit associate degree will have completed courses of a very technical nature, chosen to complement each other and provide breadth and depth of diagnostic and repair skill abilities necessary to work in a service facility. Salary:$27,265-$47,931/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Mechanics can be certified in as many as eight service areas. Most are at repair shops and auto dealershipsWNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements:61creditsProgram Requirements 37CreditsAUTO101B IntroductiontoGeneralMechanics 3AUTO115B AutoElectricity&ElectronicsI 4AUTO117B AdvancedAutoElectronics 4AUTO130B EngineReconditioning 3AUTO145B AutomotiveBrakes 4AUTO155B Steering&Suspension 4AUTO160B AutoAirConditioning 3AUTO225B EnginePerformanceI/Fuel&Ignition 4AUTO227B EnginePerformanceII/EmissionControl 4AUTO235B EnginePerformanceIII/Diagnostics 4 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107&BUS108;Mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICSCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 31creditsSubject Requirements 19Credits AUTO101B IntroductiontoGeneralMechanics 3 AUTO115B AutoElectricity&ElectronicsI 4AUTO145B AutomotiveBrakes 4 AUTO155B Steering&Suspension 4 AUTO225B EnginePerformanceI/Fuel&Ignition 4 General Education Requirements 12Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 6HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 1MathematicsRequirement 3GeneralElectives 2* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement can be found on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICSMission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Mechan-ics is toprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedin automotive field.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Mechanics are expected to:• knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisoftheautomotivefield,• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareer enhancement,• presentthemselveseffectivelytoapotentialemployer,• utilizeappropriateresourcestoremaincurrentintheautomotivefield.

First Semester Completed AUTO101B 3 AUTO115B 4 AUTO130B 3 BUS107 3 Mathematics Course 3 Second Semester Completed AUTO117B 4 AUTO155B 4 AUTO160B 3 BUS108 3 Humanities/SocialScience Course 3

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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESAssociate of Science

The biological sciences emphasis is designed to equip students with basic and applied knowledge in general biology with an emphasis in critical thinking, bioethical issues, a basic understanding of science and its methods, and laboratory and analytical skills related to the field of biology. Students are prepared to pursue studies in the fields of, but not limited to, biology, environmental studies, pre-health care, biochemis-try, biotechnology, or as preparation for a teaching career. Salary:$51,057–$68,655/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014.BiochemistsandBiophysicistsareexpected to grow faster than averageGood To Know:Foradvancement,somefieldsrequiregraduatedegreesWNC Academic Division: Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements:63creditsEmphasis Requirements 39CreditsBIOL190 IntroductiontoCellandMolecularBiology 3BIOL190L IntroductiontoCellandMolecularBiologyLab 1BIOL191 IntroductiontoOrganismalBiology 3BIOL191L IntroductiontoOrganismalBiologyLab 1CHEM121 GeneralChemistryI 4CHEM122 GeneralChemistryII 4MATH128* PrecalculusandTrigonometry 5MATH181 CalculusI 4PHYS151 GeneralPhysicsI 4PHYS152 GeneralPhysicsII 4*CansubstituteMath126/127forMath128 Emphasis Electives Choose 6 credits from the following list: BIOL208 HumanGenetics 3BIOL223 HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI 4BIOL224 HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 4BIOL251 GeneralMicrobiology 4MATH182 CalculusII 4NUTR223 PrinciplesofNutrition 3STAT152 IntroductiontoStatistics 3 General Education Requirement 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101&ENG102) 6FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements(Recommended:CH201,CH202) 6SocialSciencesRequirements 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page. Note: EPY 150 is strongly recommended but not required for graduation. PHYS 180/180L and 181/181L are acceptable in lieu of PHYS 151 & 152. MATH 152 is required for a bachelor’s degree in biology at University of Nevada, Reno. It is recommended that students pursuing other areas in science take MATH 182.

First Semester Completed GeneralEducation Course 3 BIOL190 3 BIOL191L 1 CHEM121 4 MATH128 5 Second Semester Completed GeneralEducation Courses 3 BIOL191 3 BIOL191L 1 CHEM122 4MATH181 4

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Third Semester Completed EmphasisElective 3 GeneralEducationCourses 9 PHYS151 4 Fourth Semester Completed EmphasisElective 3 GeneralEducationCourse 6 PHYS152 4

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESMission and Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Science Degree is “to provide academic knowledge and skills for successful transfer to meet higher educational goals”. Additionallythemissionforthebiologicalsciencesemphasisisto“equipstudentswith basic and applied knowledge in general biology with an emphasis in critical thinking,bioethicalissues,abasicunderstandingofscienceanditsmethods,and laboratory and analytical skills related to the field of biology” and to prepare studentsfortransferintomanydisciplinesincludingbutnotlimitedto,biology,environmentalstudies,pre-healthcare,biochemistry,biotechnology,oraspreparation for a teaching career.Student Learning Outcomes: Thestudentlearningoutcomes,pertinenttothisdegree,areasfollows:• Demonstrateanunderstandingoftheorganizationofbiologicalsystemsatthe molecular,cellular,andorganismallevels.• Recognizethegreatdiversityoflivingformsandunderstandthebiological basis of their common evolutionary origin.• Demonstrateaknowledgeofthebasicmethods,instruments,andanalytic skills used to conduct scientific research in biology.• Developanunderstandingofthehistoryandphilosophyofscienceaswellas its relationship to society and the daily lives of students.• Developthecriticalthinkingskillsandscientificliteracynecessaryto criticallyreviewthescientificliteratureinbiology,analyzeproblems,and interpretresultsusingthescientificmethod.Onceacquired,theseskillswill provide a foundation for lifelong learning and career development


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First Semester Completed ACC135BorACC210 3 BUS108orEng/Comm 3 BUS109Borhighermath 3 BUS110B,MGT201,MGT212orMGT283 3IS101orIS201 3

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Second Semester Completed ACC136BorACC202 3 ACC 202 3 AccountingElective 3 BUS107orEng/Comm 3 IS201 3

BOOKKEEPINGCertificate of Achievement

This course is for working professionals and students who wish to advance their career in the bookkeeping profession. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to sit for a national-ly administered exam give by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. Once a student passes this exam and obtains two years of bookkeeping experience, individuals earn the right to call themselves “Certified Bookkeepers”. To maintain certification, individuals are re-quired to obtain 60 hours of continuing education over a three year period.

Salary:$25,000–$37,000/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Themajorityofnewjobswillbecreatedinsmall,rapidlygrowingorganizationsWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements:30-33creditsSubject Requirements 21-24CreditsACC135B BookkeepingI 3&ACC136B BookkeepingII 3orACC201 FinancialAccounting &ACC202 ManagerialAccounting ACC 220 Microcomputer Accounting Systems 3 BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3orMGT201 PrinciplesofManagement orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations orMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3 Choose 3-6 credits from the following: ACC105 TaxationForIndividuals 3ACC180B Payroll&EmployeeBenefitAccounting 3ACC198B SpecialTopicsinAccounting 3ACC203 IntermediateAccountingI 3ACC223B IntroductiontoQuickBooks 3ACC251 IntroductiontoAuditing 3ACC261 GovernmentalAccounting 3ACC290B CertifiedBookkeeperCourse 6ACC299B AdvancedSpecialTopicsinAccounting 3 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement 3(BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse)* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

BOOKKEEPER CERTIFICATIONCertification and Licensing Preparation

This course is for working professionals and students who wish to advance their career in the bookkeeping profession. Upon successful completion, students will be able to sit for a nationally administered exam give by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. Once a student passes this exam and obtains two years of bookkeeping ex-perience, individuals earn the right to call themselves “Certified Book-keepers.” To maintain certification, individuals are required to obtain 60 hours of continuing education over a three-year period.

Salary:$25,000–$37,000/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Themajorityofnewjobswillbecreatedinsmall,rapidlygrowingorganizations

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BUSINESSGeneral Business Emphasis Associate of Applied Science

The General Business emphasis provides general knowledge and skills in the field of business. Students are encouraged to meet with a WNC counselor to identify programs of study which best suit their career goals. Salary:Largerangedependingonsize&typeoforganization.$30,500–$89,000/year(middlerange-Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Oftenincludeshiring,trainingandsupervisingemployeesWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology

Total Requirements: 60creditsBusiness Core Requirements 24 Credits ACC135B BookkeepingI 3&ACC136B BookkeepingII 3orACC201 FinancialAccounting &ACC202 ManagerialAccounting BUS101 IntroductiontoBusiness 3orMGT103 SmallBusinessManagement BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3orMGT201 PrinciplesofManagement orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations orMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement BUS273 BusinessLawI 3ECON102 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3orECON103 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3 Emphasis Requirements 15CreditsChoosefromthefollowingareas:Accounting,Business,ComputerandOfficeTechnology,Economics,Finance,InformationSystems,Insurance,Management,MarketingorRealEstate.

General Education Requirements 21Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement(BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse) 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed ACC135BorACC201 3 BUS101orMGT103 3 BUS107 3 BUS109Bormath 3 DegreeElective 3 Second Semester Completed ACC136BorACC202 3 BUS273 3 ECON102orECON103 3 IS101 3 ScienceElective 3

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE BUSINESS - Mission & OutcomesMission: The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree in business is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current business environment.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they• knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisofthedegree.• havedevelopedmanagerialandpersonalskillsessentialtothecurrent business environment.

BUSINESS-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed BusinessElective 3 COT 202 3 MarketingElective 3 MGT201orMGT212 3 U.S./NevadaConstitution 3 Fourth Semester Completed BUS108 3 COTElective 3 DegreeElectives 3 RealEstateElective 3 ScienceElective 3

BUSINESSCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 21CreditsACC135B BookkeepingI 3orACC201 FinancialAccountingBUS101 IntroductiontoBusiness 3orMGT103 SmallBusinessManagementBUS107* BusinessSpeechCommunications 3BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelationsBUS112B CustomerService 3orMGT261 IntroductiontoPublicRelationsorMGT210 MarketingPrinciplesIS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3orIS201 ComputerApplicationsMGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3orMGT235 OrganizationalBehavior*BUS107isstronglyrecommended;COM113isacceptableinlieuofBUS107 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 3(Recommended:BUS108;mustbeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement 3(BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse)GeneralElectives 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

BUSINESS PROGRAMThe Business Division offers Associate of Applied Science degrees, cer-tificates of achievement, and certification and licensing preparation. Disciplines include accounting, business, computer applications, infor-mation technology, computer office technology, economics, finance, in-formation systems, insurance, management, marketing, real estate and senior computing. The mission of the division is to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and/or to provide the knowledge they need for their careers.

Programs of study offered at WNC include:• Accounting• Business• Computer & Office Technology

First Semester Completed ACC135BorACC201 3 BUS101orMGT103 3 BUS107 3 BUS109BorMGT212 3 IS101orIS201 3

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Second Semester Completed BUS108 3 BUS109B 3 BUS112B,MKT261orMKT210 3 Elective 3 MGT201orMGT235 3

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CHEMISTRYAssociate of Science

The Chemistry emphasis is designed to prepare students to transfer to baccalaureate programs in the science, health, teaching, and engineer-ing fields, or the work force in chemistry-related industries. Salary:$48,481-&74,025/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Foradvancement,somefieldsrequiregraduatedegrees.Muchofgrowthwillbeindrugmanufacturingcompanies,andresearchtestingservicesWNC Academic Division:Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements: 60creditsEmphasis Requirements 36Credits BIOL190 IntroductiontoCellandMolecularBiology 3BIOL190L IntroductiontoCellandMolecularBiologyLab 1CHEM121 GeneralChemistryI 4CHEM122 GeneralChemistryII 4MATH181 CalculusI 4MATH182 CalculusII 4PHYS180 EngineeringPhysicsI 3PHYS180L EngineeringPhysicsILab 1PHYS181 EngineeringPhysicsII 3PHYS181L EngineeringPhysicsIILab 1 Emphasis Electives Choose 8 credits from the following list: CHEM220 IntroductoryOrganicChemistry 4CHEM241 OrganicChemistryI 3CHEM241L OrganicChemistryforLifeSciencesLaboratoryI 1CHEM242 OrganicChemistryII 3CHEM242L OrganicChemistryforLifeSciencesLaboratoryII 1GEOL101 PhysicalGeology 3GEOL103 PhysicalGeologyLaboratory 1GEOL132 Rocks&Minerals 3MATH283 CalculusIII 4MATH285 DifferentialEquations 3METE250 ElementsofMaterialScience 3 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:ENG101&ENG102)FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements(Recommended:CH201,CH202) 6SocialSciencesRequirements 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page. Note:NOTE:EPY150isstronglyrecommendedbutnotrequiredforgraduation.PHYS151&152areacceptableinlieuofPHYS180&181.GEOL101/103recommendedinaddition to the above for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree in geochemistry.

First Semester Completed BIOL190 3 BIOL190L 1 CHEM121 4 GeneralEducation Course 3 MATH181 4 Second Semester Completed GeneralEducation Course 3 CHEM122 4 MATH182 4PHYS180 3 PHYS180L 1

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Third Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 9 PHYS181 3 PHYS181L 1 ProgramElective 4 Fourth Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 9 ProgramElective 4

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE CHEMISTRY - Mission and OutcomesMission: Topreparestudentsforbaccalaureateprogramsinthescience,health,teaching,andengineeringfields,ortheworkforceinchemistry-relatedindustries.Student Learning Outcomes:• studentswillhavetheabilitytodesignandconductlaboratoryexperiments,as well as to analyze and interpret data.• studentswillbeabletodemonstrateanintroductorylevelofknowledgein principles of • generalandorganicchemistywithapplicationstobiologicalsystems.• studentswillbeabletousemathematicsandcomputerstosolvechemisty problems.• studentswillbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofthescientificmethod.• studentswillbecapableofapplingsafetystandarswhenusinglaboratory chemicals,equipment,andinstruments.


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COMPUTER AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGYAssociate of Applied Science

The Computer & Office Technology emphasis is designed for those seeking specific career skills in office environments. The program will prepare students with the necessary skills for entry level employment in a professional business office environment using current software applications. Some courses can transfer to baccalaureate programs.

Salary:$25,333–$44,662/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Variable; rapid growth in temporary worker agenciesGood To Know:Goodcommunicationskillscritical;usecomputersheavily;maysupervise office staffWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology

Total Requirements:60creditsDegree Requirements 21CreditsStrongly recommend 40 wpm typing skills for successful degree completion.ACC135B BookkeepingIorACC201 FinancialAccounting 3BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmploymentorMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelationsorMGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3COT 200 Beginning Word Processing orCOT216 IntermediateWordProcessing 3COT204 UsingWindows 3COT262 IntermediateSpreadsheetsConcepts 3IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3 Program Requirements 18CreditsChoose a total of 18 credits from any of the following courses:ACC223B IntroductiontoQuickBooks 3BUS112B CustomerService 3CIT151 BeginningWebDevelopmentorGRC175 WebDesignandPublishingI 3CIT152 WebScriptLanguageProgramming 3COT101 ComputerKeyboardingIorCOT102 ComputerKeyboardingII 3COT 222 Desktop Publishing With Word Processing 3COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3COT266 IntermediateDatabaseConcepts 3GRC118 ComputerGraphics-PrintMedia 3GRC119 ComputerGraphics-DigitalMedia 3GRC183 ElectronicImagingorART243 DigitalImagingI 3GRC283B ElectronicImagingorART244 DigitalImagingII 3MKT210 MarketingPrinciples 3 Students interested in Desktop Publishing skills should include in their choices: COT222,COT223,GRC118,GRC183ORART243,GRC283BORART243,ANDMKT210 Students interested in Web Design skills should include in their choices: CIT151ORGRC175,CIT152ANDGRC119 Students interested in Computer Applications skills should include in their choices: COT266,BUS112B,ACC223B,COT101ORCOT102

General Education Requirements 21CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:BUS109B) 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3AlistofallcoursesfillinggeneraleducationrequirementsfortheAssociateofAppliedScienceareontheAssociateofAppliedScienceDegreeRequirementspage.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCECOMPUTER AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY - Mission and Outcomes

Mission:ThepurposeoftheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeinComputer&OfficeTechnologyistoprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinachosenfieldofcomputertechnologyand/orapplicationsstudy.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:Know:• practicesandproceduresrequiredforentrylevelemployment,• entrylevelskillset,and• thetheoreticalprinciplesrelevanttotheirfieldofstudy.Are able to:• testsuccessfullyoncompetenciesrequiredtopassindustrystandard certification exams• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetools&resourcesappropriatetoa• computertechnologyprofessional,• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareer enhancement,• demonstrateeffectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriateto the chosen occupational field.Appreciate and value:• appropriateandeffectivepresentationofthemselvestopotential employers,and• standardsofsocial,ethical,legal,accessibility,anddiversityissuesoftheir work environment.

First Semester Completed Mathematics Course 3 EnglishCourse 3 ACC135B 3 IS101 3 ProgramElective 3 Second Semester Completed EnglishCourse 3COT 204 3 IS01 3 ProgramElective 3Science Course 3

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COMPUTER SCIENCEAssociate of Science

The Associate of Science degree in Computer Science will prepare stu-dents for transfer to a university, particularly the University of Nevada, Reno. It will provide students with a breadth of knowledge commonly accepted as necessary for a degree in the field of Computer Science. In addition, the degree core requirements also provide a depth of knowl-edge in several key areas of the computer science field, for students seeking entry-level employment in the growing field of computing and information sciences. Salary:$45,000–$69,600/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Muchfasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Bachelor’sdegreerequiredformostsystemsanalystsWNC Academic Division:Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements: 64creditsEmphasis Requirements 40 Credits CHEM121 GeneralChemistryI 4CIT130 BeginningJava 3CIT260 SystemsAnalysisandDesignI 3CPE201 IntroductiontoComputerEngineering 4CS135 ComputerScienceI 3CS202 ComputerScienceII 3MATH181 CalculusI 4MATH182 CalculusII 4MATH283 CalculusIII 4PHYS180 EngineeringPhysicsI 3PHYS180L EngineeringPhysicsILab 1PHYS181 EngineeringPhysicsII 3PHYS181L EngineeringPhysicsIILab 1 General Education Requirements 24 CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101&ENG102) 6FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements 6SocialSciencesRequirements 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 6CHEM121 4 CIT130 3 MATH181 4 Second Semester Completed CIT260 3 GeneralEducationCourses 6MATH182 4 PHYS180 3 PHYS180L 1

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Science in Computer Science de-greeistopreparestudentswiththenecessaryskillsfortransfertoafour-yearuniversity,inparticular,UniversityofNevada,Reno.Thedegreeisdesignedinsuch a manner as to provide students who do not have plans to continue on to afour-yearuniversity,theabilitytoobtainentry-levelemploymentinthegrowingfield of computing and information science.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in this aca-demic area are expected to demonstrate that theyKnow:• practicesandproceduresrequiredfortransfertoafour-yearinstitution,• entry-levelskillset,and• theoreticalprinciplesrelevanttotheirfieldofstudy.Are able to:• testsuccessfullyoncompetenciesrequiredtopassrigorousacademic examinationsoftheirskilllevel,• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetoolsandresourcesappropriate toacomputerscienceprofessional,• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforacademicadvancement,• demonstrateeffectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriate tothechosenacademicdiscipline,and• demonstratetheabilitytoobtainrequirements,design,implement,test, debug and maintain computer programs in at least two computer programming languages.AppreciateandValue:• appropriateandeffectivepresentationofthemselvestopotentialemployers, and• standardsofsocial,ethical,legal,accessibilityanddiversityissuesof their work environment.

Third Semester Completed CS135 3 GeneralEducation Courses 3 MATH 283 4 PHYS181 3 PHYS181L 1 Fourth Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 6 CPE201 4 CS 202 3

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYComputer Applications Certificate of Achievement

The Computer Applications Certificate is designed for students seek-ing training and careers in the field area of administrative/executive assistant, office employee, or data entry.

WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technoloy Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 16CreditsACC135B BookkeepingIorACC201 FinancialAccounting 3COT101 ComputerKeyboardingIorCOT102 ComputerKeyboardingIIor COT 200 Beginning Word Processing orCOT216 IntermediateWordProcessing 3COT204 UsingWindows 3IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3 Choose six credits from the following classes:ACC223B IntroductiontoQuickBooks 3BUS112B CustomerService 3CIT151 BeginningWebDevelopmentorGRC175 WebDesignandPublishingI 3COT 200 Beginning Word Processing orCOT216 IntermediateWordProcessing 3COT 222 Desktop Publishing With Word Processing 3COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3COT262 IntermediateSpreadsheetsConcepts 3COT266 IntermediateDatabaseConcepts 3

General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 3(Recommended:BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:BUS109B) 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

COMPUTERAPPLICATIONS-SuggestedCourseSequenceSecond Semester Completed Mathematics Course 3 GeneralEducationCourse 3 COT 204 3 IS201 3 ProgramElective 3

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYCOMPUTER PROGRAMMING - Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Programming is designed to givestudentsthetoolstonotonlymakethembettercomputerprogrammers,buttomakethemattractivetoemployerswhoareseekingentry-levelemployeeswithcom-puter programming skills.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in this academic area are expected to demonstrate that they know:• practicesandproceduresrequiredforentrylevelemployment,entrylevelskill set,and• thetheoreticalprinciplesrelevanttocomputerinformationtechnology.Are able to:• testsuccessfullyoncompetenciesrequiredtopassindustrycertificationexams,• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetoolsandresourcesappropriatetoa computertechnologyprofessional,• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareer enhancement,• demonstrateeffectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriateto thefieldofcomputerinformationtechnology,and• defineaprogrammingprojectscope,budgetandschedule,thendesign, implement,test,debug,andmaintainasoftwaresolutioninatleasttwocomputer programming languages.Appreciate and value:• appropriateandeffectivepresentationofthemselvestopotentialemployers,and standardsofsocial,ethical,legal,accessibility,anddiversityissuesoftheirwork environment.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYComputer Programming Certificate of Achievement

Salary:$48,300–$75,600/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Best to know more than one programming languageWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 30 creditsCore Requirements 21CreditsCIT130 BeginningJava 3CIT180 DatabaseConceptsandSQL 3CIT260 SystemsAnalysisandDesignI 3IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3 Choose 9 credits from the following CIT132 BeginningVisualBasic 3CIT133 BeginningC++ 3CIT230 AdvancedJava 3CIT232 AdvancedVisualBasic 3CIT233 AdvancedC++ 3CS135 ComputerScienceI 3CS202 ComputerScienceII 3 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 3HumanRelationsRequirement 3MathematicsRequirement 3 * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed CIT130 3 CIT180 3 DegreeElectives 3 GeneralEducationCourses 3 IS101 3

COMPUTERTECHNOLOGY-SuggestedCourseSequenceSecond Semester Completed CIT260 3 DegreeElectives 6 GeneralEducationCourses 6

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSWNC’s Computer Technology programs are designed to offer students access to the rapidly changing and growing opportunities in the computer and information technology career field.

The college offers Associate of Applied Science degrees:• Computer Networking Technology• Information Technology

The college offers Certificates of Achievement:• Computer Applications• Computer Programming• Network Support Technician• System Administration Technician

Students also have the opportunity to achieve industry certification through nationally available testing programs.

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYComputer Networking Technology Associate of Applied Science

The Computer Networking Technology program is designed for stu-dents seeking career skills in computer networking environments. Stu-dents choose one of three specializations to customize their program: Network Technology Management, Security and Information Assur-ance, or Transfer Option. Salary: $45,000–$72,000/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Muchfasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Businesses&governmentareinvestingheavilyin‘cyber-security’WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements:60-61creditsProgram Requirements 40 Credits CIT161B EssentialsofInformationSecurity 3CIT211 MicrosoftNetworkingI 4CIT212 MicrosoftNetworkingII 4CIT260 SystemsAnalysisandDesign 3CSCO120B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesI 4CSCO121B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesII 4CSCO130B FundamentalsofWirelessLANS 4IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3MGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations orMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement

Choose two courses from the following: CIT173 LinuxInstallationandConfiguration 3CIT180 DatabaseConceptsandSQL 4CIT213 MicrosoftNetworkingIII 4CIT214 MicrosoftNetworkingIV 4CIT215 MicrosoftNetworkingV 3CIT255 WebServerAdministrationI 3CIT256 WebServerAdministrationII 4CSCO220B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesIII 4CSCO221B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesIV 3

General Education Requirements 21-22CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107&BUS108;Mustincludeawritingcourse)Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:MATH126orhigher) 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 0-1* A list of all courses filling general education requirements are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYMission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer NetworkingTechnologyistoprovidegraduateswithup-to-datetrainingintheman-agementofinformationresources,includingcomputerandnetworkingoperations,infrastructure and information security.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they know:• practicesandproceduresrequiredforentrylevelemployment,• entrylevelskillset,and• theoreticalprinciplesrelevanttotheiremphasis.Are able to:• testsuccessfullyoncompetenciesrequiredtopassindustrystandard certificationexams,• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetoolsandresourcesappropriatetoa computertechnologyprofessional,• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareer enhancement,• demonstrateeffectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriateto the chosen occupational field.Appreciate and value:• appropriateandeffectivepresentationofthemselvestopotentialemployers, and• standardsofsocial,ethical,legal,accessibility,anddiversityissuesoftheir work environment.


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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYInformation Technology Associate of Applied Science

When computer and communications technologies are combined, the result is Information Technology! The Information Technology degree is designed to prepare students to perform a variety of duties ranging from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and maintaining information systems. Systems administrators can work in a variety of environments including manufacturing, health care, edu-cation, orstate and local government agencies. Every business has some kind of IT needs, and a graduate of this program will have a broad base of theory in and hands-on practice with many aspects of technology, es-pecially the use of electronic devices and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information. Salary:$27,363–$83,890/year(U.S.)Career Outlook:Muchfasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Offersbroadcareeropportunities&roomforadvancementWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 64creditsCore Requirements 40 CreditsCIT129 IntroductiontoProgramming 3CIT165B IntroductiontoConvergence 3CIT211 MicrosoftNetworkingI 4CIT212 MicrosoftNetworkingII 4CSCO120B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesI 4CSCO121B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesII 4ET131B ElectronicsI 4ET155B HomeTechnologyConvergence 4ET265B FundamentalsofTelecommunications 3 Choose at least 7 credits from the following convergence electives: ET132B ElectronicsII 4ET198B SpecialTopicsinElectronics 3-6ET200B ElectronicsProjects 3-6CIT161B EssentialsofInformationSecurity 3CIT213 MicrosoftNetworkingIII 4CIT214 MicrosoftNetworkingIV 4CIT215 MicrosoftNetworkingV 4CIT263B IntroductionToITProjectManagement 3CIT269B AdvancedConvergence 3CSCO220B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesIII 4CSCO221B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesIV 4CSCO130B FundamentalsofWirelessLANs 4 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107&BUS108:Mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mission & Outcomes

Mission:ThepurposeoftheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeinInformationTechnologyistoprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceed in a chosen field of study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they know:• thesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisofthedegreeAre able to:• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetoolsandresourcesappropriatetoa computertechnologyprofessional,• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareer enhancementHave developed:• anappreciationoftheimportanceofsocial,ethical,legalanddiversityissues• anappreciationoftheneedandimportanceoflifelonglearning

COMPUTERTECHNOLOGY-INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSuggestedCourseSequence

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYSystem Administration Technician Certificate of Achievement

Salary:$50,923–$83,890/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Administratorsdesign,install&supportnetworks.Majoremployersincludesystemsdesignfirms,businessmanagementcompanies,colleges/universities,and government agencies.WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 33–35credits Subject Requirements 24 Credits CIT161B EssentialsofInformationSecurity 3CIT211 MicrosoftNetworkingI 4CIT212 MicrosoftNetworkingII 4CIT213 MicrosoftNetworkingIII 4CIT214 MicrosoftNetworkingIV 4CIT215 MicrosoftNetworkingV 4CIT263B IntroductionToITProjectManagement 3

General Education Requirements 7–9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 3HumanRelationsRequirement 1–3MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYNetwork Support Technician Certificate of Achievement

Salary:$50,923–$83,890/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Growthwillbemuchfasterthanaveragethrough2014Good To Know:WNCisaCISCORegionalAcademy.Companieswillcontinuetoinvest heavily in their computer systems because of productivity gains and investment returns.WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology

Total Requirements: 33–35creditsSubject Requirements 26CreditsCIT161B EssentialsofInformationSecurity 3CIT263B IntroductionToITProjectManagement 3CSCO120B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesI 4CSCO121B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesII 4CSCO130B FundamentalsofWirelessLANs 4CSCO220B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesIII 4CSCO221B CISCOInternetworkingAcademiesIV 4 General Education Requirements 7-9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 3HumanRelationsRequirement 1–3MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

COMPUTERTECHNOLOGY-NETWORKSUPPORTTECHNICIANSuggestedCourseSequence

Second Semester Completed HumanRelationCourse 1-3CIT161B 3 CSCO130B 4 CSCO 220B 4 CSCO221B 4

First Semester CompletedEnglishCourse 3 Mathematics Course 3 CIT211 4 CIT212 4 CIT263B 3

Second Semester Completed HumanRelationCourse 1-3CIT161B 3 CIT213 4 CIT214 4 CIT215 4

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYNETWORK TECHNICIAN - Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Network Support Technician certificate is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.Student Learning Outcomes: Students in the Computer Technologies Certificate programs are expected to:Know:• thecompentenciesrequiredtosuccessfullypassinformationtechnology certification exams.Are able to:• demonstratetheskillsandcompetenciesrequiredofprofessionalsinthe informationtechnologyindustryinreal-worldpractice.• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,with employees,colleguesandlaypeople.• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetoolsandresourcesappropriatetoan information technology professional.Appreciate:•theneedforcontinuingeducationandlifelonglearning.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGYSYSTEM ADMINISTRATION TECHNICIAN - Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the System Administration Technician certificate is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.Student Learning Outcomes: Students in the Computer Technologies Certificate programs are expected to:Know:• thecompentenciesrequiredtosuccessfullypassinformationtechnology certification exams.Are able to:• demonstratetheskillsandcompetenciesrequiredofprofessionalsinthe informationtechnologyindustryinreal-worldpractice.• communicateeffectivelyandappropriately,inoralandwrittenform,with employees,colleguesandlaypeople.• locate,evaluateandproperlyutilizethetoolsandresourcesappropriatetoan information technology professional.Appreciate:• theneedforcontinuingeducationandlifelonglearning.

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology istopreparestudentsforentry levelandmid-levelpositionswithinthevarious construction industry disciplines.Student Learning Outcomes:ExpectationsforstudentscompletingtheConstruc-tion Technology curriculum are as follows:

ConstructionProjectManagement• knowthetasks,responsibilities,andindustrystandardsofthevarioustrades,• understandtheresponsibilitiesofsubcontractors,generalcontractors, superintendents,projectmanagers,architectsandengineers,• demonstratestheabilitytocommunicatewiththeaboveentitiesperindustry standards,• demonstratestheabilitytoproduceaconstructionschedule,• understandstheimplementationandcoordinationofaconstructionschedule,• demonstratestheabilitytowriteconstructioncontractsperindustrystandards,• demonstratesanunderstandingofconstructionlaw,• utilizesthevariousresourcesavailabletoexplorenewconstructionmethods aninsurequalitycontrol,• demonstratestheabilitytofavorablyrepresenthimselforherselftoapotential employer.CertifiedInspectorofStructures• demonstratesanunderstandingofallcomponentswithinacertifiedinspection,• demonstratestheabilitytoconductacertifiedinspectionperNRS645D,• demonstratestheabilitytoproduceacredible,professionalreportconsistent withNRS645D,• successfullycompletestheStateofNevadaexaminationforCertifiedInspector ofs1Structures-Residential.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYConstruction Project Management Associate of Applied Science

The Construction Project Management emphasis provides management training that addresses topics of critical importance to subcontractors, general contractors, superintendents and project managers. Students will study contract administration, coordination, negotiation, quality control and the management of labor resources, equipment and materi-als. Salary: $45,800–$68,200/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know: About47percentareself-employed.WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 61creditsCore Requirements 13CreditsBI101B IntroductiontoBuildingCodes 3CONS108B ConstructionMaterialsandMethods 3CONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification 3CONS121B PrinciplesofConstructionEstimating 3CONS205B ConstructionSiteSafety 1 Emphasis Requirements 24 Credits AC198B SpecialTopicsinHVAC 2CONS114B Soils,Sitework,ConcreteandTesting 3CONS116B PlumbingPrinciplesandMethods 2CONS118B ConstructionContractDocuments 3CONS216B StructuralLayoutAssembly 2CONS230B ElectricalDistributionSystem 2CONS281B ConstructionPlanningSchedulingAndControl 3CONS290B InternshipinConstruction 3SUR161 ElementarySurveying 4orSUR265 IntroductiontoConstructionSurveying General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:MATH110B) 3ScienceRequirement(Recommended:PHYS100) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

CONSTRUCTIONTECHNOLOGY-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed CONS116B 2 CONS118B 3 CONS216B 2 CONS281B 3 PHYS100 3 SUR119B 4 Fourth Semester Completed AC198B 2 BUS110B 3 CONS114B 3 CONS 230B 2 CONS290B 3 Science Course 3

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The Construction Technology program prepares students for careers within the various construction industry disciplines. As construction technology students will possess a diversity of work experiences, skills and interests, the program accommodates a variety of study areas and competency levels to address student and industry needs. The college offers both an associate degree and a new bachelor's degree in the field.

The program offers instruction which is critical to preparing skilled employees in the following areas: • Construction Project Management • Construction Management

The college also offers classes toward licensure in: • Certified Inspector of Structures

Students must meet with a counselor and be admitted into the Construction Management program prior to enrolling in upper division courses.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTBachelor of Technology

The Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management pro-vides associate degree students, new students and skilled workers an educational route toward a career as a construction manager or supervi-sor. The 128 credit program combines knowledge in construction meth-ods, planning and project management with business and supervisory skills. This program allows those who have completed an associate degree in construction technology to progress academically and earn a bachelor’s degree. It also allows those already working in the construc-tion field to enroll in an applicable baccalaureate degree program and expand career advancement possibilities. Students must meet with a counselor and be admitted into the program. Information................................775-445-3267 Salary:$61,197–$112,205/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014.Good To Know:Constructionmanagersareinchargeofconstructionprojects,suchasbuildings,roadsorbridges.Thosewithabachelor’sdegreehaveabetterchanceoffindingjobsandearninghigherpay.WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements:128creditsBusiness Core 18CreditsACC201 FinancialAccounting 3ECON102 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3ECON103 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3ECON261 PrinciplesofStatisticsI 3MGT323 OrganizationalBehaviorandInterpersonalBehavior 3MGT367 HumanResourceManagement 3 Construction Core Requirements 62CreditsAC198B SpecialTopicsinHVAC 2BI101B IntroductiontoBuildingCodes 3CADD100 IntroductiontoComputerAidedDrafting 3CEE411 EnvironmentalLaw 3CEE462 ConstructionCostEstimating 3CEE463 ProjectScheduling 3CEE464 ConstructionLaw 2CEE465 ConstructionCostAccounting 2CEE466 ConstructionManagement 2CEE495 SpecialTopics 3CONS108B ConstructionMaterialsandMethods 3CONS114B Soils,Sitework,ConcreteandTesting 3CONS116B PlumbingPrinciplesandMethods 2CONS118B ConstructionContractDocuments 3CONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification 3CONS121B PrinciplesofConstructionEstimating 3CONS205B ConstructionSiteSafety 1CONS216B StructuralLayoutAssembly 2CONS230B ElectricalDistributionSystem 2CONS281B ConstructionPlanningSchedulingAndControl 3CONS351 AdvancedProjectSupervision 5CONS451 AdvancedInternshipinConstruction 2SUR161 ElementarySurveying 4orSUR265 IntroductiontoConstructionSurveying*CONS282B-ConstructionLawwillbeacceptedinlieuCEE464 General Education Requirements 48 CreditsChoose from the list on the next page

Bachelor of Technology Admission RequirementsTo be accepted into the program, a student must:• Complete a minimum of 45 college credits or equivalent with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Within the 45 credits: - A minimum of 12 credits must be in applicable construction courses. This requirement may be waived if the student has construction experience. - A minimum of 15 credits must be in applicable general education classes, including English 101.OR:• Have an associate degree in Construction Management from a regionally accredited institution.• Meet with a WNC counselor.

First Semester CompletedCONS108B 3 CONS120B 3 ECON102 3 ENG101 3 MATH126 3U.S./NevadaConstitution 3

Second Semester CompletedEnglish/CommCourse 3 BI101B 3 CADD100 3 CONS114B 3 ECON103 3 MATH127 3 Third Semester CompletedCONS116B 2 CONS216B 3 CONS281B 3 ECON261 3 PHYS100 3 SUR161orSUR265 4 Fourth Semester CompletedMath/ScienceCourse 3 AC198B 2 ACC201 3 CONS118B 3 CONS121B 3 CONS205B 1 CONS 230B 2

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Capstone Course-9credits.Choosefrom:Communication:412Economics:334,365

English/Communications Requirements-9–11credits.Choosefrom:Business:107,orCommunication:113or213or215

Fine Arts Requirement-3credits.Choosefrom:Art:100,101,124,160,224,260,261Dance:101Humanities:101

Humanities Requirement-3credits.Choosefrom:CoreHumanities:201,202English:200,223,231,232,243,250,252,261,266,267,271,275History:105,106,207,247Philosophy(exceptforPHIL102,105,114)

Mathematics and Science Requirements-15credits.Choosefrom:a minimum of 5 credits in mathematics and 7 credits in science. MathematicsMathematics:126&127,128orhigherStatistics:152

Social Sciences Requirement-6credits.Choosefrom:3 credits must be an upper division course (300-400 level, see a counselor). Anthropology:101,201,202,205,210,212Core Humanities: 203CriminalJustice:101,102,220,230,270Geography:106History:101,102,111,217,295Journalism:101PoliticalScience:103,105,108,208,231,295,299Psychology(exceptforPSY210)Social Work: 220Sociology(exceptforSOC210)

U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements-3or6credits.Choosefrom:Core Humanities: 203History:111,orHistory:101&217,orHistory:101&102,orPoliticalScience:103,orHistoryandPoliticalScienceCombination(History101,and,PSC208)

English:100,or101English:102

Management:462,469

Music,Ensemble:101Music,General:121Theatre:100,105,180

ScienceChemistry:100,121,201EnvironmentalStudies:100Geology:100,101,103Physics:100,151,180

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYCertified Inspector of Structures State of Nevada

These licensing programs fulfill the minimum course requirements needed for licensure as a certified inspector of structures-residen-tial. For more information please contact State of Nevada, Real Estate Division, or Bill Oney at 775-445-3353. WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 10credits LicenseRequirements 10CreditsCONS260B CertifiedInspectorsofStructures-Residential 3CONS261B Under-FloorInspections-CertifiedInspector 1CONS262B Above-FloorInspectionsforCertifiedInspector 2CONS263B SupervisedResidentialInspectionsforCertification 4


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CRIMINAL JUSTICEAssociate of Applied Science

The Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science degree prepares stu-dents for a career in Law Enforcement, whether it be Probation and Pa-role, Corrections, Juvenile Justice or Law Enforcement. With this degree, students will understand the basics of criminal law and law enforce-ment pertaining to each of these career areas. Salary:$47,561–$69,386/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Mustbephysicallyfit;mayworkweekends,holidays&nightsWNC Academic Division: SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements:60creditsCore Requirements 18CreditsCRJ101 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeI 3CRJ102 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeII 3CRJ164 PrinciplesofInvestigation 3CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 CRJ270 IntroductiontoCriminology 3 Emphasis Requirements 18CreditsChoose 9 credits from the following: CRJ106 IntroductiontoCorrections 3CRJ155 JuvenileJusticeSystem 3CRJ211 PoliceinAmerica 3CRJ225 CriminalEvidence 3CRJ265 IntroductiontoPhysicalEvidence 3

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in achosen field of study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice are expected to demonstrate that they• MeetthegeneraleducationrequirementsofWNC• Maintaintheproperattitudeforlawenforcement• Articulatethelegalrequirementsofsearchandseizure• Recognizeandevaluatecriminallaw• Processcrimescenes• Demonstratethedifferencebetweenjuvenileandadultcrime• Analyzetheoriesforcommittingcrime

Choose 9 credits from the following: BUS107 BusinessSpeechCommunications 3–6orBUS108 BusinessLettersandReports COM113 FundamentalsofSpeechCommunication 3COT105 ComputerLiteracy 3orIS201 ComputerApplications CPD116 SubstanceAbuse-fundamentalFacts 3orCPD117 IntroductiontoCounseling CRJ295 WorkExperience-Corrections 1–6orCRJ296 WorkExperience-JuvenileJustice orCRJ297 WorkExperience-LawEnforcement orCRJ298 WorkExperience-ProbationandParole IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3MGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3–6orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations orMGT235 OrganizationalBehavior orMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement SW220 IntroductiontoSocialWork 3–6orSW230 CrisisInterventionAnyForeignLanguage 3–6AnyotherCriminalJusticecourseexceptCRJ110B 1–9AnyPsychologycourseexceptPSY210 1–6AnySociologycourseexceptSOC210 1–6 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:ENG101,ENG102;mustincludeawritingcourse)Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3(HumanitiesCourseRequired)MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 3 * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page. Note:StudentsareREQUIREDtocompleteaPOSTcertifiedcoursetobecomealawenforcement officer in Nevada. This degree does NOT take the place of that certification.

WNC offers associate degrees and certificates of achievement in the field of criminal justice.

Two-year associate degrees include: • Criminal Justice • Criminal Justice Transfer Program • Law Enforcement/Police Academy

One-year certificate programs are offered in the following areas for students desiring more basic skills: • 9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications • Law Enforcement/Academy Criminal Justice programs are listed alphabetically.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICELaw Enforcement/Academy Associate of Applied Science

The Law Enforcement Academy emphasis is designed to prepare stu-dents for various careers within the field of criminal justice. In Nevada, a Category I and III Post Certificate is necessary for most local and state jobs in the criminal justice field. This major, with the Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy as the emphasis, allows a student to go right into a criminal justice career in Nevada. Salary: $49,881–$69,386/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Communicationskillsareimportant;mayworkweekends,holidaysand nights. Good salaries and benefitsWNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements: 66.5creditsCore Requirements 18CreditsCRJ101 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeI 3CRJ102 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeII 3CRJ164 PrinciplesofInvestigation 3CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 CRJ270 IntroductiontoCriminology 3 Emphasis Requirements 33.5CreditsCRJ103 CommunicationWithintheCriminalJusticeField 3CRJ266B* WesternNevadaStatePeaceOfficerAcademy 27EMS100B HealthcareProviderCPR 0.5EMS113B FirstResponder 3*SpringandsummerclassthatwillfulfillthePOSTrequirement General Education Requirements 15CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 3(Writingcourserequired.Recommended:ENG101)MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

Note:Documentationandcurrencyofhealthinsurance(card)isrequired.

CRIMINALJUSTICE-SuggestedCourseSequence

First Semester Completed CRJ101 3 GeneralEducationCourses 9 Second Semester Completed CRJ102 3 CRJ164 3 CRJ 220 3 GeneralEducationCourses 3

Third Semester Completed CRJ 230 3 CRJ270 3 GeneralEducationCourses 3 Fourth Semester Completed CRJ103 3 CRJ266B 27 EMS100B 0.5 EMS113B 3

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - CRIMINAL JUSTICELAW ENFORCEMENT/ACADEMY - Mission & Outcomes

Mission:ThepurposeoftheCertificateofAchievementinLawEnforcementistoensure that the students have the necessary knowledge and skills to become a PeaceOfficerinthestateofNevada,take,andpassthePeaceOfficersStandardsand Training test.Student Learning Outcomes:• PreparetobecomeLawEnforcementOfficersinthestateofNevadaby gettingallnecessaryeducationandskillsrequiredbythestateofNevada• BeproperlypreparedtotakeandpassthePoliceOfficersStandardsand Training test for the state of Nevada

CRIMINAL JUSTICELaw Enforcement/Academy Certificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements: 39.5creditsCore Requirements 33.5CreditsCRJ103 CommunicationWithintheCriminalJusticeField 3CRJ266B* WesternNevadaStatePeaceOfficerAcademy 27EMS100B HealthcareProviderCPR 0.5EMS113B FirstResponder 3*SpringandsummerclassthatwillfulfillthePOSTrequirement General Education Requirements 6Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 3(Writingcourserequired.Recommended:ENG101)MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICELAW ENFORCEMENT/ACADEMY - Mission & Outcomes

Mission: ThepurposetheAssociateofAppliedScienceinCriminalJustice/LawEnforcementAcademy(WesternNevadaStatePeaceOfficerAcademy)istopro-videemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinachosenfield of study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science inCriminalJustice/LawEnforcementAcademyareexpected todemon-strate that they• HavemetthegeneraleducationrequirementsofWNCC• Maintainproperprofessionalattitudeforlawenforcement• Articulatethelegalrequirementsofsearchandseizure• Recognizeandevaluatecriminallaw• Processcrimescenes• Maintaincrimescenes• Analyzetheoriesforcommittingcrimes• ArepreparedtotakeandpassthePoliceOfficerStandardsandTrainingtest tobecomedeputysheriffs,policeofficers,juvenileprobationofficers,attorney generalinvestigators,districtattorneyinvestigators,paroleandprobation officers,andcorrectionalofficers


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CRIMINAL JUSTICEAssociate of Arts Transfer Emphasis

The Criminal Justice transfer emphasis is an Associate of Arts degree for students who are planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or any other four-year in-stitution. Salary:$55,178–$77,688/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Dependsonspecialization;demandisstrongforinvestigators&detectives in a security conscious societyGood To Know:Mustenforcelaws,gatherfacts&evidence;mayalsoworkwiththepublicWNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements:60creditsCore Requirements 21–24CreditsCRJ101 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeI 3CRJ102 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeII 3CRJ106 IntroductiontoCorrections 3orCRJ211 PoliceinAmerica CRJ164 PrinciplesofInvestigation 3CRJ 222 Criminal Law and Procedure 3 or CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures or CRJ 230 Criminal Law CRJ225 CriminalEvidence 3CRJ270 IntroductiontoCriminology 3 General Education Requirements 36–39CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(ENG101&ENG102Required)FineArtsRequirement 3HumanitiesRequirement 6MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6SocialSciencesRequirement 3U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 6-9(Recommended:ANTH101,CPD116,CPD117,PSY101,PSY233,PSY234,PSY280,SOC101,SW230,uptoeightcreditsofSpanishcourses)* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts are on the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements page.-

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Mission & OutcomesMission: The purpose of the Associate of Arts degree is to provide the academic knowledge and skills for successful transfer to meet higher educational goals.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete their Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice are expected to demonstrate that they• MeetthegeneraleducationrequirementsofWNC• RecognizeandevaluatelawspertainingtoCriminalJustice• Developstrategiesformaintainingorder• Converseinthehistoryoflawenforcement• Analyzetheoriesforcommittingcrime• Maintaintheproperattitudeforlawenforcement• Haveanacuteawarenessofculturaldiversity

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications Certificate of Achievement

The Public Safety Telecommunicator Course, commonly called the 9-1-1 Dispatch program will be offered each spring semester in the evenings. Look for CRJ 260B in the WNC class schedule. The course is designed to train students in the exciting field of emergency 9-1-1 dispatching. Candidates will learn radio communi-cation skills, map reading skills, CPR and first aid, laws, crime clas-sifications, and crisis intervention techniques. Participants will also be required to ride along with police and fire departments and participate in 32 hours at a dispatch center. Participants will attend the 12-credit semester-long program on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-10 pm. Each day, before classroom instruction, candidates will spend one hour in the computer lab, working on keyboarding skills. Students will need to at-tend classes on the final two weekends of the semester for their final exams. Exams will consist of dispatching for the WNC police cadets during their high risk vehicle stops and domestic violence scenarios. After graduation candidates will be prepared to apply for jobs for fire departments, police and sheriff’s agencies, even taxi cab companies, ambulance companies...any place that has dispatching needs.

Salary:$39,626–$58,596/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Bilingual dispatchers are in great demandWNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements: 31–34creditsCore Requirements 12CreditsCRJ260B 911DispatchEmergency TelecommunicatorAcademy 12 Subject Requirements 9–10CreditsCRJ101 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeI 3CRJ102 IntroductiontoCriminalJusticeII 3SPAN101B Spanish,ConversationalI 3orSPAN111 FirstYearSpanishI 4 General Education Requirements 10–12CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Mustincludewritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement 1–3MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.


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CUSTOMER SERVICECertificate of Achievement

The Customer Service Certificate of Achievement supports student op-portunities in careers which focus on the service industry. It is designed to develop vital skills for success in all facets of business and industry. Emphasis focuses on effective communication, problem solving and customer satisfaction. Salary:$24,347–$36,693/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Positions are located throughout the country in various types of companies. Customer service representatives try to solve customer complaints.WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 15Credits BUS101 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 orMGT103 SmallBusinessManagement BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3 orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations BUS112B CustomerService 3 BUS113B WorkplaceAttitudeDevelopment 1 BUS114B EffectiveListeningandFirstImpressions 1 BUS115B WorkplaceTimeManagement&GoalSetting 1 BUS116B EffectiveTelephoneTechniques 1 BUS118B ResolvingCustomerComplaints 1 BUS119B WorkDecisionMaking&ConflictResolution 1 Subject Requirements 6Credits Choose 6 credits from the following: BUS286B DevelopingYourResume 1 BUS287B InterviewingTechniques 1 MGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3 MGT235 OrganizationalBehavior 3 MGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement 3Choose from any ACC prefix 3ChoosefromanyCIT,COTorISprefix 0.5–1ChoosefromanyMKTprefix 1–6 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108;Mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement 3(BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse)* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

CUSTOMER SERVICECertificate of Completion Options

The Customer Service Certificates of Completion allow students to choose four, eight, or all 12 credits and earn certificates which document their efforts in this vital specialty area. Students also have the opportu-nity to expand on their experience and earn the 30-credit Certificate of Achievement.

Level One: 4-credit certificateLevel Two: 8-credit certificateLevel Three: 12-credit certificate WNC Academic Division: Business And Computer Technology Total Requirements:4-12creditsCertification Requirements 4–12CreditsChoose 4, 8 or 12 credits from the following: BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations BUS112B CustomerService 3BUS113B WorkplaceAttitudeDevelopment 1BUS114B EffectiveListeningandFirstImpressions 1BUS115B WorkplaceTimeManagement&GoalSetting 1BUS116B EffectiveTelephoneTechniques 1BUS118B ResolvingCustomerComplaints 1BUS119B WorkDecisionMaking&ConflictResolution 1


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DEAF STUDIESAssociate of Arts

The Deaf Studies degree will prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s program/degree in Deaf Studies or a related academic field. Courses will help students develop knowledge about American Sign Language, cultural impacts related to being deaf or hard of hearing, and the state of Nevada statutory regulations which govern interpreting. Salary:$29,519–$65,587/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Interpretersmaybepaidbytheday,oftenbythecourtsorschools.Newlawsmayrequiremoreinterpreters.WNC Academic Division: Communication and Fine Arts Total Requirements: 60creditsProgram Requirements 24 Credits AM145 AmericanSignLanguageI 4AM146 AmericanSignLanguageII 4AM147 AmericanSignLanguageIII 4AM148 AmericanSignLanguageIV 4AM151 FingerspellingI 1AM152 FingerspellingII 1AM153 DeafCulture 3AM154 DeafHistory 3

General Education Requirements 36Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101,ENG102) 6FineArtsRequirement(Recommended:THTR105) 3HumanitiesRequirement 6MathematicsRequirement(MATH120orhigher) 3ScienceRequirement 6SocialSciencesRequirement 9U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts are on the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements page.

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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGECertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Communication and Fine Arts Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 18CreditsAM145 AmericanSignLanguageI 4AM146 AmericanSignLanguageII 4AM147 AmericanSignLanguageIII 4AM148 AmericanSignLanguageIV 4AM151 FingerspellingI 1AM152 FingerspellingII 1 General Education Requirements 12CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 6HumanRelationsRequirement 3MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

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DESKTOP PUBLISHINGCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology

Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 15CreditsCOT204 UsingWindows 3COT 222 Desktop Publishing With Word Processing 3COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3GRC118 ComputerGraphics-PrintMedia 3IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3 Choose six from the following classes:ART107 DesignFundamentalsI(2-D)orGRC107 DesignFundamentals 3ART243 DigitalImagingIorGRC183 ElectronicImaging 3ART244 DigitalImagingIIorGRC283B ElectronicImaging 3CIT151 BeginningWebDevelopmentorGRC175 WebDesignandPublishingI 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3MKT210 MarketingPrinciples 3 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 3(Recommended:BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:BUS109B) 3A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

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DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY - ARCHITECTURALCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 31creditsSubject Requirements 21CreditsCADD100 IntroductiontoComputerAidedDrafting 3CADD105 IntermediateComputer-AidedDrafting 3CADD120B ArchitecturalDraftingI 3CONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification 3DFT100 BasicDraftingPrinciples 3CADDElectives 6 General Education Requirements 10CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement 1MathematicsRequirement 3(MATH110B,MATH127orhigherlevelmathcourse,exceptSTAT152)* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page. Note:MATH110BdoesnotfulfilltherequirementfortheAssociateofDraftingTechnol-ogy-ArchitecturalEmphasis.

DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY - ARCHITECTURALAssociate of Applied Science

The Drafting Technology-Architectural emphasis is designed to con-centrate course work in architecturally oriented subjects. Students will be taking several courses offered through the Construction Technology Program. Salary: 40,427–$58,369/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Dependsonspecialty-greatestdemandisforarchitectural&civildrafters,butslowerthanaveragethrough2014Good To Know:Specializeindrawingfeaturesofbuildings&otherstructuresWNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements:60creditsCore Requirements 12CreditsCADD100 IntroductiontoComputerAidedDrafting 3CADD105 IntermediateComputer-AidedDrafting 3CADD 200 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3 DFT100 BasicDraftingPrinciples 3 Emphasis Requirements 24 Credits BI101B IntroductiontoBuildingCodes 3CADD120B ArchitecturalDraftingI 3CADD225B ArchitecturalComputerAidedDraftingI 3CONS108B ConstructionMaterialsandMethods 3CONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification 3 Choose 3 credits from the following Capstone Courses: CADD210B CADDProject 3CADD290B InternshipinCADD 3 Choose 6 credits from the following degree electives: CADD198B SpecialTopicsinCADD 3CADD210B CADDProject 3CADD220B ArchitecturalDraftingII 3CADD290B* InternshipinCADD 3CADD295B IndependentStudy 3CONS114B Soils,Sitework,ConcreteandTesting 3CONS118B ConstructionContractDocuments 3CONS121B PrinciplesofConstructionEstimating 3CONS201B RegulatoryAgencies 1CONS 282B Construction Law 2 *Maybetakenonlyifnotpreviouslyusedtomeetdegreerequirements. General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(MATH127orhigher) 3ScienceRequirement(PhysicsRecommended) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Ap-plied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

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Mission & OutcomesMission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinachosenfieldof study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology will be able to demonstrate:• knowledgeofthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheDraftingTechnology.Are able to do the following:• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentforacareer enhancementinthedraftingfield,• presentthemselveseffectivelytoapotentialemployer,• effectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriatetothedraftingfield, and• utilizeappropriateresourcestoremaincurrentinthedraftingfield.

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DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY - CIVILAssociate of Applied Science

The Drafting Technology Civil Drafting emphasis is designed to con-crete course work in civil drafting oriented subjects. Students will be taking several courses offered through the Construction Technology program. Salary:$40,427–$58,369/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Dependsonspecialty-greatestdemandisforarchitectural&civildrafters,butslowerthanaveragethrough2014Good To Know:Specializeindrawings&mapsofhighways,pipelines&watersystemsWNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 60creditsCore Requirements 12CreditsCADD100 IntroductiontoComputerAidedDrafting 3CADD105 IntermediateComputer-AidedDrafting 3CADD 200 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3 DFT100 BasicDraftingPrinciples 3 Emphasis Requirements 24 Credits CADD230B CivilDraftingI 3CEE140 IntroductiontoCivilEngineering 2CONS114B Soils,Sitework,ConcreteandTesting 3CONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification 3SUR119B ConstructionSurveying 2 Choose 3 credits from the following capstone courses: CADD231B CivilDraftingII 3CADD290B InternshipinCADD 3 Choose 8 credits from the following degree electives: CADD210B CADDProject 3CADD225B ArchitecturalComputerAidedDraftingI 3CADD290B* InternshipinCADD 3CONS118B ConstructionContractDocuments 3CONS121B PrinciplesofConstructionEstimating 3CONS201B RegulatoryAgencies 1CONS220B AdvancedSiteworkEstimating 3CONS282B ConstructionLaw 1*Maybetakenonlyifnotpreviouslyusedtomeetdegreerequirements. General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108)MustincludeawritingcourseHumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(MATH127orhigher) 3ScienceRequirement(PhysicsRecommended) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY - CIVIL Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinachosenfieldof study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology will be able to demonstrate:• knowledgeofthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheDraftingTechnology.Are able to do the following:• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentforacareer enhancementinthedraftingfield,• presentthemselveseffectivelytoapotentialemployer,• effectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriatetothedrafting field,and• utilizeappropriateresourcestoremaincurrentinthedraftingfield.

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Third Semester Completed CADD 200 3 CONS114B 3 DegreeElective 3 Humanities/SocialScience Course 3 MATH127 3 Science Course 3 Fourth Semester Completed BUS108 3 CADD231BorCADD290B(CapstoneCourse) 3 DegreeElective 2 SUR119B 2 U.S./NevadaConstitution 3


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DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICALCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements:31creditsSubject Requirements 21Credits CADD100 IntroductiontoComputerAidedDrafting 3CADD105 IntermediateComputer-AidedDrafting 3CADD141B TechnicalDraftingII 3DFT100 BasicDraftingPrinciples 3DFT110B BlueprintReadingForIndustry 3CADDElectives 6 General Education Requirements 10Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement 1MathematicsRequirement(MATH110B,MATH127orhigherlevel 3mathcourse,exceptSTAT152)* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page. Note:MATH110BdoesnotfulfilltherequirementfortheAssociateofAppliedScienceinDraftingTechnology-MechanicalEmphasis,whichrequiresMATH127orhigher.

DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICALAssociate of Applied Science

The Drafting Technology-Mechanical emphasis is designed to concen-trate course work in subjects related to manufacturing and machining. Salary:$40,048–$55,174/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Mostusecomputer-aideddrafting(CAD)systems,butsomestillisdone manuallyWNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements:60creditsCore Requirements 12CreditsCADD100 IntroductiontoComputerAidedDrafting 3CADD105 IntermediateComputer-AidedDrafting 3CADD 200 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3 DFT100 BasicDraftingPrinciples 3 Emphasis Requirements 24 Credits CADD140 TechnicalDraftingI 3CADD141B TechnicalDraftingII 3CADD245 SolidModelingandParametricDesign 3COT204 UsingWindows 3DFT110B BlueprintReadingForIndustry 3 Choose 3 credits from the following Capstone Courses: CADD210B CADDProject 3CADD290B InternshipinCADD 3 Choose 6 credits from the following degree electives: CADD210B CADDProject 3CADD 242 Advanced Technical Drafting 3 CADD260B IntroductiontoCAD/CAM 3CADD290B* InternshipinCADD 3CADD295B IndependentStudy 3MTT105B MachineShopI 3*Maybetakenonlyifnotpreviouslyusedtomeetdegreerequirements. General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(MATH127orhigher) 3ScienceRequirement(Physicsrecommended) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

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First Semester Completed BUS107 3 CADD100 3 COT 204 3 DFT100 3 DFT110B 3 Second Semester Completed BUS110B 3 CADD105 3 CADD140 3 MATH127 3 U.S./NevadaConstitution 3

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Mission & OutcomesMission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosenfield of study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology will be able to demonstrate:• knowledgeofthesubjectmatterappropriatetothedraftingtechnology.Are able to do the following:• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentforacareer enhancementinthedraftingfield,• presentthemselveseffectivelytoapotentialemployer,• effectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriatetothedrafting field,and• utilizeappropriateresourcestoremaincurrentinthedraftingfield.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONWNC’s Early Childhood Education program is an occupational prepa-ration program which concentrates on the teaching skills needed to work with young children and parents. Students may earn an Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement oran Associate of Ap-plied Science degree to help them gain employment in the child care or related field. Some courses transfer to local colleges and universities, providing a “career ladder” opportunity for students who are seeking additional training for jobs in the care and education of infants, preschoolers and handicapped young children. The curriculum includes experience with children to develop teaching skills; classes in human development and interpersonal rela-tionships; and instruction on how to select, plan and present learning activities. Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education certifi-cate or associate degree is designed to qualify students for such em-ployment opportunities as assistants, teachers and directors in child care centers; teachers and assistants in preschools; home day care pro-viders and other child/family related careers.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - Mission & Outcomes

Associate of Applied ScienceMISSION -Thepurposeof theAssociateofAppliedSciencedegree inEarlyChild-hood Education is to provide academic knowledge and skill for employment in childcareorpre-kindergartenprogramsand related familyservicefields. Thedegreewillmeet educational criteria for employment in publicly funded programs and prepare the student for possible transfer to other colleges and universities to meet higher educational and professional goals.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES-Students who complete the Associate of Applied SciencedegreeinEarlyChildhoodEducationareexpectedtodemonstratethatthey:• havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes.• knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetoEarlyChildhoodEducation.• demonstratedleadershipandsupervisoryskills.

Certificate of AchievementMISSION-TheEarlyChildhoodEducationCertificateofAchievementwillprovidetheacademic knowledge and skills for employment in a variety of child care settings.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES-UponcompletionoftheEarlyChildhoodEduca-tioncertificateprogram,thestudentwillbeableto:• recognizeandorganizeaphysicalenvironmentthatsupportsageappropriate development in young children.• planandimplementactivitiesthatmeetthepsychosocial,physicalandcognitive needs of children in a child care setting.• developstrategiesformaintainingasafeandhealthychildcareenvironment.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAssociate of Applied Science

The Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science degree provides the information, knowledge and skill training for persons car-ing for young children in a variety of child care facilities. Salary:$23,277–$43,693/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Variableworkhours-full-timeorpart-timeWNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements:60creditsProgram Requirements 36CreditsECE121 ParentCareRelations 1ECE122 ObservationSkills 1ECE129 EnvironmentForInfant&Toddler 1ECE200 TheExceptionalChild 3ECE204 PrinciplesofChildGuidance 3ECE231 PreschoolPracticum:EarlyChildhoodLab 6ECE240 AdministrationofPreschool 3ECE250 IntroductiontoEarlyChildhoodEducation 3ECE251 CurriculuminEarlyChildhoodEducation 3HDFS201 LifeSpanHumanDevelopment 3 Program Electives Choose 9 credits from the following: COT105 ComputerLiteracy 3orIS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems orIS201 ComputerApplications HDFS202 IntroductiontoFamilies 3HDFS232 Diversity&theYoungChild-AMulticulturalPerspective 3OtherrelatedEarlyChildhoodEducationcourses 1–6(ECE123andECE168arerecommended)Psychologycourses(exceptStatisticalMethods) 1–3 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:BUS109B) 3ScienceRequirement(Recommended:NUTR121) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 21Credits ECE121 ParentCareRelations 1 ECE122 ObservationSkills 1 ECE129 EnvironmentForInfant&Toddler 1 ECE204 PrinciplesofChildGuidance 3 ECE231 PreschoolPracticum:EarlyChildhoodLab 3 ECE250 IntroductiontoEarlyChildhoodEducation 3 ECE251 CurriculuminEarlyChildhoodEducation 3 HDFS201 LifeSpanHumanDevelopment 3Choose1-3creditsfromrelatedcoursesinanyofthefollowingsubjectareas:EarlyChildhoodEducation,Psychology,Human Development and Family Studies 3 General Education Requirements 9Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS108;Mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:BUS109B) 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

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ENGINEERING SCIENCEAssociate of Science

The Engineering Science degree program is designed for students plan-ning to obtain a four-year engineering degree. Engineering is the prac-tical application of scientific theory and principles, and this program develops a strong foundation in mathematics and physical science and provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of engineering which are developed more thoroughly in the remaining two years of the baccalaureate program. Students who complete the associate de-gree can transfer to other colleges or universities in many engineering disciplines including civil, chemical, computer, electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, mining, computer science, and engineering physics. All courses in the Engineering Science program are approved for direct transfer to the College of Engineering and the Mackey School of Earth Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and up to 64 WNC credits may be directly applied toward a baccalaure-ate degree. Salary:$37,329–$76,497/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014-Aerospace Technicians growth will be slower than averageGood To Know: Workwithcomputers;oftenworkinteamsWNC Academic Division: Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements:64creditsEmphasis Requirements36-38CreditsCHEM121 GeneralChemistryI 4CS135 ComputerScienceI 3ENGR100 IntroductiontoEngineeringDesign 3MATH181 CalculusI 4MATH182 CalculusII 4MATH283 CalculusIII 4ME241 Statics 3orCPE201 IntroductiontoComputerEngineeringME242 Dynamics 3-4orEE220 CircuitsI&EE220L CircuitsILaboratoryPHYS180 EngineeringPhysicsI 3PHYS180L EngineeringPhysicsILab 1PHYS181 EngineeringPhysicsII 3PHYS181L EngineeringPhysicsIILab 1 Emphasis Requirements: Program Electives 2-4CreditsChoose 2-4 credits from the following: CHEM122 GeneralChemistryII 4CS202 ComputerScienceII 3EE291 ComputerMethodsForElectricalEngineers 3EE296 InternshipI 1MATH285 DifferentialEquations 3ME198 CooperativeTrainingReport 1ME298 CooperativeTrainingReport 1METE250 ElementsofMaterialScience 3PHYS182 EngineeringPhysicsIII 3&PHYS182L EngineeringPhysicsIIILab 1or higher level

General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 6FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements 6SocialSciencesRequirements 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page.

Note: Most engineering courses are not offered every semester, so technical and non-technical electives should be scheduled to permit the student to enroll in those engineering courses which are most pertinent to his/her preferred discipline of engineering.

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Third Semester CompletedGeneralEducationCourses 6 MATH 283 4 ME241orCPE2013-4PHYS181 3 PHYS181L 1 Fourth Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 9ME242orEE220&220 3-4ProgramElectives 2-4

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - ENGINEERING SCIENCE Mission and Outcomes

Mission:ThemissionoftheAssociateofSciencewithanemphasisinEngineer-ingistopreparestudentsforsuccessfultransferintocivil,chemical,computer,electrical,geological,mechanical,metallurgical,orminingengineering,orcomputerscience,orengineeringphysics.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Science withanemphasisinEngineeringatWNCareexpectedtodemonstratethatthey:• havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes• areabletoidentify,formulateandsolveengineeringproblems• areabletodesignandconductexperimentsaswellastoanalyzeand interpret data• cansucceedattheirtransferinstitution.


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FINE ARTSAssociate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree in Fine Arts is designed to provide train-ing in the breadth of skills required for many careers in the fine arts field as well as to satisfy many of the lower division requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees at most four-year institutions. Salary:$23,982–$58,550/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Manyfineartistsareself-employed;somehavegraduatedegreesWNC Academic Division: Communication and Fine Arts Total Requirements:60creditsProgram Requirements 21CreditsART100 VisualFoundations 3orART107 DesignFundamentalsI(2-D) orGRC107 DesignFundamentals ART101 DrawingI 3ART135 PhotographyI 3orART141 IntroductiontoDigitalPhotographyI orART243* DigitalImagingI ART160 ArtAppreciation 3ART298* PortfolioEmphasis 3 Select one 3-credit course from the following 2-D courses: ART231 PaintingI 3ART127* WatercolorI 3ART124 BeginningPrintmaking 3 Select one 3-credit course from the following 3-D courses: ART216 SculptureI 3ART115* BeginningClaySculpture 3ART211 CeramicsI 3*CoursessatisfyWNCdegreerequirementsbutwillnottransferdirectlytotheUniversityofNevada,Renoasthesamecourse.Theymaytransferaselectives. Program Requirements: Program Electives 6CreditsSelect 6 credits from the following: ART102 DrawingII 3ART105* ColorTheory 3ART111* BeginningCeramics 3ART115* BeginningClaySculpture 3ART124 BeginningPrintmaking 3ART127* WatercolorI 3ART135 PhotographyI 3ART141* IntroductiontoDigitalPhotographyI 3ART142* IntroductiontoDigitalPhotographyII 3ART201 LifeDrawingI 3ART208* FiberArts 3ART211 CeramicsI 3ART212 CeramicsII 3ART216 SculptureI 3ART217 SculptureII 3ART218* AlternativeSculpture 3ART224 IntermediatePrintmaking 3ART227* WatercolorII 3ART231 PaintingI 3ART232 PaintingII 3ART235 PhotographyII 3ART236 PhotographyIII 3ART243* DigitalImagingI 3ART244* DigitalImagingII 3ART260 SurveyArtHistoryI 3ART261 SurveyofArtHistoryII 3*CoursessatisfyWNCdegreerequirementsbutwillnottransferdirectlytotheUniversityofNevada,Renoasthesamecourse.Theymaytransferaselectives.

General Education Requirements 33 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 6HumanitiesRequirement 6MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6SocialSciencesRequirement 9U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts are on the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed ART100orART107 3 ART101 3 GeneralEducationCourses 9 Second Semester Completed ART160 3 ART231,ART127orART124(2-DRequiredCourse) 3 GeneralEducationCourses 9

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)Associate of Applied Science

WNC’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program offers students access to rapidly growing career tracks in agencies and industries us-ing computer software packages to store and present information about resources, water, soils, geography, land uses, development patterns, utilities and other mapping related functions of planning and manage-ment. Salary:$37,641–$57,239/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Useanalytic&technicalskills;heavycomputeruseWNC Academic Division: Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements: 60creditsProgram Requirements 36CreditsGIS109 IntroductiontoGeographicInformationSystems 3GIS110 PrinciplesofCartography 3GIS111 IntroductiontoRemoteSensing 3GIS112 IntroductiontoArcInfo 3GIS170B GISApplicationsonConservationIssues 1GIS171B GISApplicationsinUrban&RegionalPlanning 1GIS172B CurrentTrendsinGIS 1GIS205 GISApplications 3GIS212 IntermediateArcInfo 3GIS235 SpatialAnalysisinGIS 3GIS250 GISDatabase 3GIS270 GISExtensions 3GIS280 InternshipinGIS 3GIS290 GISCareers/Portfolio 3 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6HumanRelationsRequirement 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements(Recommended:GEOG106) 3MathematicsRequirement 3(MATH126orhigherisrequired.STAT152isrecommended)ScienceRequirement(Recommended:GEOG103) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 6 GIS109 3 GIS110 3 GIS112 3 Second Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 9 GIS111 3 GIS170B 1 GIS205 3

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)Certificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division:Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 21CreditsGEOG103 PhysicalGeography 3GIS109 IntroductiontoGeographicInformationSystems 3GIS110 PrinciplesofCartography 3GIS112 IntroductiontoArcInfo 3GIS205 GISApplications 3GIS250 GISDatabase 3GIS270 GISExtensions 3 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 3HumanRelationsRequirement(PSYrecommended) 1–3MathematicsRequirement(STAT152,MATH126orhigher) 3GeneralElectives 0–2* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

GEOGRAPHICINFORMATIONSYSTEMS(GIS)-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 6 GIS171B 1 GIS212 3 GIS235 3 GIS280 3 Fourth Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 3 GIS172B 1 GIS250 3 GIS270 3 GIS290 3

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

Mission and OutcomesMission:TheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeinGeographicInformationSystems(GIS)willprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedintheGeographicInformationSystemsfield.Thedegreewillmeeteducational criteria for employment and prepare the student for possible transfer to other colleges and universities to meet higher educational and professional goals.Student Learning Outcomes: Associate of Applied Science in Geographic InformationSystems(GIS)graduatesareexpectedto:• identifyspatialproblems,• demonstratetechnicalskills,• implementanalysisconcepts,• workcollaborativelyandcreateindustrybasedpresentations.


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GEOSCIENCESAssociate of Science

The Geosciences emphasis is designed to provide a strong foundation in earth and physical sciences, and will prepare students for transfer into many disciplines, including geology, geography, environmental sci-ence, and science teaching. All courses in the Geosciences emphasis are approved for direct transfer to University of Nevada, Reno, and up to 64 WNC credits may be directly applied toward a baccalaureate degree. Seek counseling to choose appropriate courses for a four-year major. Salary:$57,334–$99,609/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowergrowththanaveragethrough2014Good To Know:OftenrequiresgraduatedegreesforcareeradvancementWNC Academic Division: Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements:60–62creditsEmphasis Requirements 17–18CreditsGEOG103 PhysicalGeography 3GEOG104 PhysicalGeographyLaboratory 1GEOG106 IntroductiontoCulturalGeography 3GEOL101 PhysicalGeology 3GEOL103 PhysicalGeologyLaboratory 1 Choose one course: BIOL100 GeneralBiologyForNon-ScienceMajors 3BIOL190 IntroductiontoCellandMolecularBiology 3BIOL191 IntroductiontoOrganismalBiology 3 Choose one course: CHEM100 MoleculesandLifeintheModernWorld 3CHEM121 GeneralChemistryI 4CHEM122 GeneralChemistryII 4 Emphasis Requirements: Program Electives 13–14CreditsChoose 13-14 credits from the following: BIOL190L IntroductiontoCellandMolecularBiologyLab 1BIOL191L IntroductiontoOrganismalBiologyLab 1ENV100 HumansandEnvironment 3ENV210 LandUseManagement 3ENV130 FundamentalsofEnvironmentalPollution: Concepts&Methods 3GEOG117 Meteorology&Climatology 3GEOL100 Earthquakes,Volcanoes,andNaturalDisasters 3GEOL102 EarthandLifeThroughTime 4GEOL127 PrehistoricLife 3GEOL132 Rocks&Minerals 3GEOL201 GeologyofNevada 3GIS109 IntroductiontoGeographicInformationSystems 3GIS205 GISApplications 3PHYS100 IntroductoryPhysics 3PHYS151 GeneralPhysicsI 4orPHYS180 EngineeringPhysicsI 3orPHYS180L EngineeringPhysicsILab 1PHYS152 GeneralPhysicsII 4orPHYS181 EngineeringPhysicsII 3orPHYS181L EngineeringPhysicsIILab 1

General Education Requirements 30 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101,ENG102) 6FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements 6MathematicsRequirements 6SocialSciencesRequirements 3U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page.Note: Students planning to transfer to UNR or another university are encouraged to select courses that fulfill core and major requirements, which will vary depending on major. Please consult the current UNR or appropriate university catalog or an advisor for degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GEOSCIENCESMission & Outcomes

Mission: ThemissionoftheAssociateofSciencedegree,GeosciencesEmphasisistoprovideastrongfoundationinearthandphysicalsciences,andpreparestu-dentsfortransferintomanydisciplines,includinggeology,geography,environmen-talscience,andscienceteaching.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Science degree,Geosciencesemphasis,atWNCareexpectedtodemonstratethatthey:• havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes• havegainedabasicunderstandingof: -physicalprocessesoperatingonandwithintheEarth,includingplate tectonics and formation of rocks and minerals -commonrocksandmineralsidentification -mapreadingandinterpretation -processesoperatingintheatmosphere -thespatialdistributionofphysicalandhumanphenomena• havegainedabasicknowledgeofbiologyandchemistry• cansucceedattheirtransferinstitutions

First Semester CompletedGeneralEducationCourse 6 GEOL101 3 GEOL103 1 ProgramElectives 6

Second Semester CompletedGeneralEducationCourse 3 Chemistry Course 3-4 GEOG103 3 GEOG104 1 ProgramElectives 3-4

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONSAssociate of Applied Science

WNC’s Graphic Communications program is designed for students who want quick access to one of the career fields involving graphic arts and computer-aided design and layout. Salary:$33,551–$56,892/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014.TheneedisduetoexpansionoftheInternet&needforwebpagedesignGood To Know:Creativityisanimportantskill;moretalenteddesignerscanearnmoremoney;manygraphicartistsareself-employedWNC Academic Division: Communication and Fine Arts Total Requirements:63creditsProgram Requirements 42 Credits ART107 DesignFundamentalsI(2-D) 3 orGRC107 DesignFundamentals GRC109 ColorandDesign 3 GRC118 ComputerGraphics-PrintMedia 3 GRC119 ComputerGraphics-DigitalMedia 3 GRC144B ElectronicLayoutandTypography 3 GRC156 ComputerIllustrationI 3 GRC175 WebDesignandPublishingI 3 GRC183 ElectronicImaging 3 GRC185 ComputerAnimationI 3 orGRC188 WebAnimationandInteractivityI GRC244B ElectronicLayoutandTypographyII 3 GRC256 ComputerIllustrationII 3 GRC283B ElectronicImaging 3 GRC294B ProfessionalPortfolio 3 Choose 3 credits from the following: ART101 DrawingI 3 ART115 BeginningClaySculpture 3 ART124 BeginningPrintmaking 3 ART127 WatercolorI 3 ART135 PhotographyI 3 ART141 IntroductiontoDigitalPhotographyI 3 ART160 ArtAppreciation 3 ART211 CeramicsI 3 ART216 SculptureI 3 ART231 PaintingI 3 ART260 SurveyArtHistoryI 3 ART261 SurveyofArtHistoryII 3 General Education Requirements 21Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6HumanRelationsRequirement(PSYorSOCrecommended) 3MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3 * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Communications willprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinthegraphic communications field. The degree will meet educational criteria for employ-ment and prepare the student for possible transfer to other colleges and universi-ties to meet higher educational and professional goals.Student Learning Outcomes: Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Com-municationsgraduatesareexpected to researchdesignproblems,demonstratetechnicalskills,implementdesignconcepts,workcollaborativelyandperformsuc-cessful presentations.

First Semester Completed ART107orGRC107 3 GeneralEdCourses 6 GRC118 3 GRC119 3 Second Semester Completed GeneralEdCourses 6 GRC109 3 GRC144B 3 GRC156 3 GRC183 3

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONSCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Communication and Fine Arts Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 21CreditsART107 DesignFundamentalsI(2-D) 3orGRC107 DesignFundamentals GRC118 ComputerGraphics-PrintMedia 3GRC119 ComputerGraphics-DigitalMedia 3GRC144B ElectronicLayoutandTypography 3GRC156 ComputerIllustrationI 3GRC175 WebDesignandPublishingI 3GRC183 ElectronicImaging 3 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements(Writingcourserequired) 3HumanRelationsRequirement(PSYorSOCrecommended) 3MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Graphic Communications Certificate of Achievement is to provide basic knowledge and skills necessary to enter the graphic commu-nications field.Student Learning Outcomes: Graphic Communications certificate program graduatesshouldacquirebasicskillsandperform tasksnecessary foremploy-ment or career enhancement.

GRAPHICCOMMUNICATIONS-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed GeneralEdCourses 6 GRC175 3 GRC 244B 3 GRC256 3

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Health Information Technology combines a profession in health care with information technology. Health information technicians maintain, collect, and analyze data crucial to the delivery of quality patient care. The HIT program offers individuals the opportunity to pursue a business-related career that is an essential part of the health care industry. WNC offers the following certificates and degree: •Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology •Certificate of Achievement in Medical Coding •Certificate of Achievement in Medical Transcription •Certificate of Achievement in Medical Unit ClerkThis program is also designed to prepare students for national certifications.INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775-445-4243

First Semester Completed BIOL200 3 HIT100B 2 HIT101B 3 HIT105B 2 HIT117B 1 HIT118B 3 Second Semester CompletedHIT170B 3HIT180B 3HIT201B 3HIT210B 3Human Relations Course 3

Third Semester CompletedENG101 3HIT165B 4HIT205B 3HIT206B 3HIT245B 3

Fourth Semester CompletedEnglish/CommCourse 3HIT206B 3Humanities/ Social Sci Course 3 Math120orhigher 3Science Course 3 U.S./NevadaConstCourse 3

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAssociate of Applied Science

WNC’s Health Information Technology program will provide students with the technical component of providing a variety of health informa-tion services, as well as general education requirements.

Salary: $26,169–$38,492/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Highdemandthrough2014Good To Know:Specialtiesincludediagnosis&procedurecoding&tumorregistrarsWNC Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health

Total Requirements: 63creditsDegree Requirements 39CreditsHIT100B IntroductiontoICD-9-CM 2HIT101B CurrentProceduralTerminology 3HIT105B HealthCareDynamics 2HIT117B MedicalTerminologyI 1HIT118B LanguageofMedicine 3HIT165B PathophysiologyI 4HIT170B ComputersinHealthCare 3HIT180B IntroductiontoHealthInformationManagement 3HIT201B ClassificationSystemsForHealthCareData 3HIT205B Structure&OrganizationofHealth InformationSystems 3HIT206B ClinicalApplicationsI 3HIT208B ClinicalApplicationsII 3HIT210B CodingApplications 3HIT245B QualityImprovementTechniques 3 General Education Requirements 24 CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 6(ENG101isrequired;BUS107isrecommended)HumanRelationsRequirement 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement(MATH120orhigher) 3ScienceRequirement(BIOL200required*) 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3*BIOL223andBIOL224maybetakeninlieuofBIOL200.A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mission & Outcomes Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceedinachosenfieldof study.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that theyKnow:• thesubjectmatterappropriatetotheemphasisofthedegreeAre able to:• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentorcareer enhancement• presentthemselveseffectivelytoapotentialemployer• demonstrateeffectivecommunicationskillsappropriatetothechosen occupational field• utilizeappropriateresourcestoremaincurrentinthechosenoccupational fieldHave developed:• anappreciationoftheimportanceofsocial,ethical,legalanddiversity issues.

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First Semester Completed BIOL200 3 ENG101 3 HIT117B 1 HIT118B 3 HIT170B 3 Math Course 3

MEDICALTRANSCRIPTION-SuggestedCourseSequence

Second Semester Completed HIT105B 2 HIT120B 2 HIT121B 3 HIT165B 4 HIT180B 3

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMedical Unit Clerk Certificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health Total Requirements:31creditsSubject Requirements 25CreditsBIOL200* ElementsofHumanAnatomy&Physiology 3HIT105B HealthCareDynamics 2HIT117B MedicalTerminologyI 1HIT118B LanguageofMedicine 3HIT165B PathophysiologyI 4HIT170B ComputersinHealthCare 3HIT180B IntroductiontoHealthInformationManagement 3HIT206B ClinicalApplicationsI 3HIT208B ClinicalApplicationsII 3*BIOL223andBIOL224maybetakeninlieuofBIOL200. General Education Requirements 6CreditsMathematicsRequirement 3ENG101 CompositionI 3*HumanRelationsrequirementfulfilledbyHIT105B * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed BIOL200 3 ENG101 3 HIT105B 2 HIT117B 1 HIT118B 3 HIT165B 4

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Second Semester Completed HIT170B 3 HIT180B 3 HIT206B 3 HIT208B 3 Math Course 3

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMedical Transcription Certificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 24 Credits BIOL200* ElementsofHumanAnatomy&Physiology 3HIT105B HealthCareDynamics 2HIT117B MedicalTerminologyI 1HIT118B LanguageofMedicine 3HIT120B MedicalTranscriptionI 2HIT121B MedicalTranscriptionII 3HIT165B PathophysiologyI 4HIT170B ComputersinHealthCare 3HIT180B IntroductiontoHealthInformationManagement 3*BIOL223andBIOL224maybetakeninlieuofBIOL200. General Education Requirements 6CreditsMathematicsRequirement 3ENG101 CompositionI 3*HumanRelationsrequirementfulfilledbyHIT105B* * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYMedical Coding Certificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health Total Requirements: 32 creditsSubject Requirements 26CreditsBIOL200* ElementsofHumanAnatomy&Physiology 3HIT100B IntroductiontoICD-9-CM 2HIT101B CurrentProceduralTerminology 3HIT105B HealthCareDynamics 2HIT117B MedicalTerminologyI 1HIT118B LanguageofMedicine 3HIT170B ComputersinHealthCare 3HIT180B IntroductiontoHealthInformationManagement 3HIT201B ClassificationSystemsForHealthCareData 3HIT210B CodingApplications 3*BIOL223andBIOL224maybetakeninlieuofBIOL200. General Education Requirements 6CreditsENG101 CompositionI 3MathematicsRequirement 3*HumanRelationsrequirementfulfilledbyHIT105B * A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed BIOL200 3 HIT100B 2 HIT101B 3 HIT105B 2 HIT117B 1 HIT118B 3HIT170B 3

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MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGYCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 20 Credits DFT110B BlueprintReadingForIndustry 3orCONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification MTT105B MachineShopI 3MTT106B MachineShopPracticeI 2MTT110B MachineShopII 3MTT111B MachineShopPracticeII 2MTT230B ComputerNumericalControlI 4Related machine shop courses 3 General Education Requirements 10CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS108;Mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement 1MathematicsRequirement(MATH110Brecommended) 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGYAssociate of Applied Science

The Machine Tool Technology program provides training for students who plan to enter the machine trades field and upgrading for those in the field who desire additional skills. The program is competency based, allowing students to enter at their own level and progress at their own pace. Hands-on learning is stressed, allowing students to take as many laboratory hours as possible. Salary:$32,225–$46,060/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Slowerthanaveragegrowth,butgoodjobsavailableduetodifficulty finding skilled workersGood To Know:Oftenworkwithcomputerizednumericalcontrol(CNC)machinesWNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 60credits Program Requirements 39CreditsDFT110B BlueprintReadingForIndustry 3orCONS120B BlueprintReadingandSpecification MTT105B MachineShopI 3MTT110B MachineShopII 3MTT230B ComputerNumericalControlI 4MTT232B ComputerNumericalControlII 4MTT250B MachineShopIII 3MTT260B MachineShopIV 3MATHCourse* 3*MATH110BRecommended Choose 13 credits from the following: MTT106B MachineShopPracticeI 2MTT111B MachineShopPracticeII 2MTT251B MachineShopPracticeIII 2MTT261B MachineProjects 1–6MTT262B MachineShopPracticeIV 2MTT292B Computer-AidedManufacturingI 4MTT293B Computer-AidedManufacturingII 4MTT295B WorkExperience 1–6RelatedMachineShopCourse 1-6 General Education Requirements 21CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement(Mustincludeawritingcourse) 6HumanRelationsRequirement 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Tool Technology is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to suc-ceed in the machining industry.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology are expected to:• knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheAssociateofAppliedSciencein MachineToolTechnology,• useskillsandperformtasksessentialforemployment,• havetheself-confidenceneededforseekingemploymentinthisfield,• useavailableresourcestoremaincurrentinthemachineindustry.

First Semester Completed DFT110B 3 EnglishCourse 3 Human Relations Course 3 Math Course 3 MTT105B 3 MTT106B 2 Second Semester Completed EnglishCourse 3 MTT110B 3 MTT111B 2 MTT261B 2 Science Course 3

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Certificate of Achievement degree in Machine Tool Technology is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the machining industry.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Certificate of Achievement in Machine Tool Technology are expected to:• knowthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheCertificateofAchievementin MachineToolTechnology,• useskillsandknowledgeneededforacquiringemployment,• havetheconfidenceneededforseekingemployment.

MACHINETOOLTECHNOLOGY-SuggestedCourseSequenceThird Semester Completed Humanities/SocialScience Course 3 MTT 230B 4 MTT250B 3 MTT251B 2 Science Course 3 Fourth Semester Completed MTT 232B 4 MTT260B 3 MTT262B 2 ProgramElective 3 U.S./NevadaConstitution 3


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MANAGEMENTAssociate of Applied Science

The Management emphasis is designed to provide a foundation for em-ployment in a variety of business/managerial positions. Salary:$51,346–$100,870/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragethrough2014;managerswillbemorelikelytokeeptheirjobsGood To Know: Oftenrequireshiring,training&supervisingemployees,solvingproblems&administrativedutiesWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 60creditsBusiness Core Requirements 24 Credits ACC135B BookkeepingI 3&ACC136B BookkeepingII 3orACC201 FinancialAccounting &ACC202 ManagerialAccounting BUS101 IntroductiontoBusiness 3orMGT103 SmallBusinessManagement BUS273 BusinessLawI 3ECON102 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3orECON103 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3MGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3 Emphasis Requirements 15CreditsMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations 3 Choose 12 credits from the following: BUS101 IntroductiontoBusiness 3ECON102 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3ECON103 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3FIN101 PersonalFinance 3MGT103 SmallBusinessManagement 3MGT235 OrganizationalBehavior 3MGT247B IndustrialManagement 3MGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement 3MKT111 IntroductiontoMerchandising 3MKT127 IntroductiontoRetailing 3MKT210 MarketingPrinciples 3MKT262 IntroductiontoAdvertising 3 General Education Requirements 21CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107&BUS108;Mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement 3(BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse)ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

Note: See also Retail Management.

First Semester Completed ACC135BorACC201 3 BUS101orMGT103 3 BUS107 3 BUS109Borhigher 3 DegreeElectives 3 Second Semester Completed ACC136BorACC202 3 BUS108 3 ECON102orECON103 3 MGT201 3 Science Course 3

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MATHEMATICSAssociate of Science

The Mathematics emphasis has been designed to place students on a career track toward mathematics, either as a university major or as preparation for a teaching career. An associate degree in mathematics offers a student flexibility in future academic endeavors and career op-portunities. Salary:$62,970–$106,250/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Needformathteachers&professorsisexpectedtoincreasefasterthan averageGood To Know:OftenrequiresgraduatedegreesforcareeradvancementWNC Academic Division:Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements: 60creditsEmphasis Requirements 30 Credits MATH181 CalculusI 4MATH182 CalculusII 4MATH283 CalculusIII 4MATH285 DifferentialEquations 3Choose12creditsfromatleasttwosubjectareasinthecourseslistedunderScienceRequirementsfortheAssociateofSciencedegree.Mustincludeaminimumoffourcreditsoflectureandlaboratoryfromthesamesubjectarea. 12

Choose3creditsfromthefollowing:Mathcoursesnumbered120orhigher,exceptMATH122&123.STAT152isalsoaccepted. 3 General Education Requirements 30 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101&ENG102) 6FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements 6SocialSciencesRequirements 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3GeneralElectives 6* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 9 MATH181 4

Second Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 9 MATH182 4 ScienceElective 4

MATHEMATICS-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed GeneralEducationCourses 6 MATH 283 4 ScienceElective 4 Fourth Semester Completed GeneralElective 6 MATH285 3 Math elective 3 ScienceElective 4

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MATHEMATICSMission and Outcomes

Mission:ThepurposeoftheAssociateofSciencedegree,emphasisMathemat-ics,istoprovidetheacademicknowledgeandskillsforsuccessfultransferstudentto meet higher educational goals.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Science degree,Mathematicsemphasis,atWNCareexpectedtodemonstratethatthey:• havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes.• understandthecontentofcalculusanddifferentialequations.• areabletoapplythecontentofcalculusanddifferentialequationsatthe appropriatelevelinmathematics,science,andengineeringcourses.• cansucceedattheirtransferinstitutions.


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MUSICAL THEATREAssociate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree in Musical Theatre is designed to provide training in the breadth of skills required for musical theatre perfor-mance, as well as satisfy many of the lower division requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theatre at most four-year institu-tions. Salary: $36,920–$123,400/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Competitionforperformancejobswillbestrong;manyactorshaveotherpart-timeemploymentorteachactingclasses.Theatertechniciansareinhighdemand.WNC Academic Division: Communication and Fine Arts Total Requirements:64creditsProgram Requirements 31CreditsMUS121 MusicAppreciation 3orTHTR100 IntroductiontoTheater MUSA145 Voice-LowerDivision 4THTR105 IntroductiontoActingI 3THTR199 PlayStructure&AnalysisI 3THTR204 TheatreTechnologyI 3THTR205 IntroductiontoActingII 3 Four semesters participation in college productions for a total of 8 credits MUS176 MusicalTheatrePracticum 2-3MUS276 MusicalTheatrePracticum 1-3Piano Proficiency 0 Select 4 credits from the following: DAN132 JazzDance(beginning) 1DAN135 BeginningBallet 1DAN144 BeginningTapDancing 1DAN232 JazzDance(intermediate) 1DAN244 TapDance(intermediate) 1 General Education Requirements 30 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101&ENG102) 6HumanitiesRequirement 6MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6SocialSciencesRequirement 9U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts are on the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed DanceElective 1 GeneralEducationCourses 6 MUS176orMUS276 2–3 MUSA145 1 Piano Proficiency 0 THTR105 3 Second Semester Completed DanceElective 1 GeneralEducationCourses 6 MUS176orMUS276 2–3 MUS203 3 MUSA145 1 THTR205 3

MUSICALTHEATRE-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed DanceElective 1 GeneralEducationCourses 6 MUS121orTHTR100 3 MUS176orMUS276 2–3 MUSA145 1 THTR 204 3 Fourth Semester Completed DanceElective 1 GeneralEducationCourses 9 MUS176orMUS276 2–3 MUSA145 1 THTR199 3

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - MUSICAL THEATREMission and Outcomes

Mission: The Associate of Arts in Musical Theatre is designed to provide training inthebreadthofskillsrequiredformusicaltheatreperformanceaswellassatisfymanyofthelowerdivisionrequirementsfortheBachelorofArtsdegreeinmusicaltheatreatmostfour-yearinstitutions.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the Associate of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre are expected to have:• Anawarenessofthecomplexitiesofthehumanexperience,leadingtothe convincingperformanceofdimensionalcharacters;• Aknowledgeofhowtousevariousproductionelementsanddramatic characterizationtobringatheatricalconcepttolife;• Aknowledgeofplaysthatarerepresentativeofthedevelopmentofmusical theatre.They are expected to be able to:• Analyzeandinterpretmusicaltheaterproductions;• Convincinglyliveinimaginarycircumstances,conveyingtotheaudiencea senseofemotionaltruth;• Engageinfocused,concentrated,andactivelistening,andgiveandtake fromfellowperformers;• Understandsubtextanddiscoverthecontrastswithinacharacter;• Functionsafelyandeffectivelyusingcontemporarytheatretechnology;• Danceinavarietyofgenresusedinmusicaltheatre;• Readmusicandtousepropervocaltechniquetosingmusicaltheater repertoire from multiple eras.They should demonstrate:• Acreativeimagination;• Aworkethic;• Acollaborativeattitude;• Artisticstandardsandjudgement;• Arespectfortheartform.

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - NURSINGMission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the nursing program at Western Nevada College is to meet the nursing educational needs of the service area. The program prepares qualifiedstudentstofunctionatentry-levelregisterednursesandtransfertohigherdegreeprograms.Toaccomplishourmission,thecurriculumincorporatestheNa-tional League for Nursing core components of nursing practice that are essential to the work of registered nurses. Graduates are prepared to function in a variety ofhealthcaresettings,providingculturallysensitive,holisticnursingcaretoindi-viduals and families across the lifespan. The nursing faculty supports graduate competency in an evolving and complex health care environment by facilitating the students’developmentofclinicaljudgment,promotingprofessionalbehaviors,andfostering lifelong learningStudent Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Sciencedegreewithamajorinnursingwillbeexpectedtodemonstratetheabilityto:• Integrateknowledgederivedfromthebio/psycho/socialsciences, humanities,andnursingtoachievedeliberativeandcompetent decision-makingthatisgroundedinevidencebasedpracticetoachievebest practice outcomes.• Utilizetherapeuticcommunicationskillswheninteractingwithpatientsand their families.• Communicateanddocumentaccurateinformationaboutpatientsinaconcise and clear manner.• Collaboratewithpatients,familiesandhealthcarepersonneltoachieve positive patient outcomes.• Utilizeinformationliteracyskillstointegrateresearchfindingsthatguide (orleadto)bestpracticedecisions.• Utilizethenursingprocessinacompetentandcaringmannertosafelymeet thebio/psycho/social/culturalandspiritualneedsofpatientsacrossthe lifespan in a variety of health care settings.• Providecarethatreflectstheethicalvaluesofnursingwithinprofessional practice standards and the legal parameters of the profession.• Applyconceptsofculturalawareness,culturalsensitivityandrespectfor persons when working with diverse populations.Provideandmanagecarethroughtheefficientandeffectiveuseofhuman,physi-cal,financialandtechnicalresourcestomeetpatientneeds.Demonstrateaccountability(professionalism)throughidentificationofself-learn-ing needs and continued professional development.Utilizeprinciplesofteachingandlearningtomeetthebio/psycho/social/cultural/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

WNC’s associate degree nursing program is intended for students seeking a career as a registered nurse. The curriculum is sequenced and progresses in complexity. Integration of knowledge from the bio/psy-cho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing is intended to prepare graduates to pass the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and to function as registered nurses in diverse care settings. Upon comple-tion of the associate degree nursing program, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. The associate degree nursing program is approved by the Ne-vada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The address of the NLNAC is 61 Broadway Street, 33rd floor, New York, NY 100176. The telephone number is 800-669-9656. Applicants are advised that eligibility for licensure may be affected by the existence of a criminal

record, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, and mental or physical illness that may interfere with the practice of nursing. Applicants are encour-aged to directly contact the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) at 1-888-590-6726 should there be a concern regarding eligibility for licensure. Applicants may also use the NSBN link found on the Nurs-ing & Allied Health website for information regarding how the board processes applicant information and identifies convictions/situations under which the NSBN will deny application for licensure. A limited number of qualified students are admitted as first semes-ter students utilizing the selection criteria outlined below. The nursing program requires that pre-and co-requisite courses be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Students admitted to the program are required to attend mandatory orientation sessions scheduled for late spring or early summer and prior to the start of classes.

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Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):PasstheTestofEssentialAcademicSkillswithaminimumscoreof60percentforeachofthefoursub-scores.(Note:NotrequiredforLPNsapplyingforadmissionintothe2ndyearoftheprogram.Thetestmaybetakenonetimeeachfallandspringsemester.) ConsulttheNursing&AlliedHealthwebsitefordatesandtimesoftesting.StudentsmaytakeuptotwopracticeTEASTestswhichareavailableontheATIwebsite.PleaseconsulttheNursing&AlliedOfficeforinformationregardinghowto access the web site. Application and Supporting Documents: Submit completed application with supportingdocumentsandrequiredtranscripts,asappropriate,toAdmissionsandRecords in the time frame delineated on the nursing program application.Note:Thestatueoflimitationsforallcollegesciencecoursesisten(10)yearsfromdate of application.

Students Requesting Transfer & Re-AdmissionAlimitednumberofqualifiedtransferandreadmissionstudentsareadmittedintothe nursing program on a space available basis. Students who have completed nursing courses more than two years ago but no more than five years ago at the time of application to the nursing program must demonstrate currency of knowledge by passing competency examinations foreachcoursepreviouslycompleted.Ascoreof75percentormoreisrequiredfor each exam. Nursing courses taken more than five years prior to application will not be accepted. Studentswhoareacceptedintothenursingprogramwillberequiredtoen-rollinallnursingcoursesrequiredforeachsemester;studentsmaynotenrollfora portion of a semester of nursing courses regardless of previous completion of nursing courses. Students must successfully pass all nursing courses (grade of C orbetter)withineachsemestertocontinueintheprogramand/orgraduate. A student who matriculated (have been accepted and have a record of en-rollment) in the nursing program may be readmitted one time following a with-drawal/failure.Awrittenrequestforanexceptiontothepolicyforsuchreasonsasmedical and military will be considered by Admissions and Records.

Other Important Information- Nursing learning activities are scheduled on & off campus, days, evenings &weekends.-CoursesareWeb-CTEnhanced,necessitating that studentshavebasic com-puter skills.-Clinicalexperiencestakeplaceatlong-termhealthcarefacilities,acutecarehos-pitals,clinicsanddaycarecenters-AgradeofC(75percent)orbetterisrequiredinallnursingcoursestocontinuein the nursing program.-Studentsnotadmittedtothenursingprogrammustreapplytobeconsideredforadmission the following year.-Documentationandcurrencyofthefollowingisrequiredafteracceptanceintothenursing program and prior to the start of classes:-Anacceptablephysicalexamination,andrequiredimmunizationsandtests.CPRcertification(cardrequired)throughtheAmericanHeartAssociation(HealthCareProvider).-Majormedicalhealthinsurance(cardrequired).-Abackgroundcheckisrequiredbyhealthcareorganizations.StudentsacceptedintoWNC’snursingprogram,emergencymedicalservicescoursesandsurgicaltechnologyprogramwillberequiredtopassabackgroundcheckinordertoattendclinicalsand remain in theprogram.Drugscreeningmaybe requiredbyhealthcareorganizationsinthefallof2008.SeetheNursing&AlliedHealthwebsiteforthe process and procedures to follow.

Selective Admission RequirementsApply for admission: Apply for admission to Western Nevada College and the WNC nursing program. Applications will be available after January 2. The last date for submissionofanapplicationtoAdmissionandRecordsisApril1.NursingprogramapplicationsforthenextfallareavailableontheWNCNursing&AlliedHealthwebsite on January 2.Chemistry: Show evidence of completion of high school chemistry from a region-allyaccreditedschoolwithinthelastthreeyearsorcompletionorCHEM121(4credits)withinthelasttenyearsbythedateofapplicationsubmission.CHEM110is also acceptable.

Prerequisite Courses:• BIOL223:HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI:4credits• BIOL224:HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII:4credits• BIOL251:GeneralMicrobiology:4credits• ENG101:CompositionI:3credits• MATH120orMath126orhigherMATHcourse:3credits• PSY101(GeneralPsychology)or SOC101(PrinciplesofSociology):3credits• Chemistry,asdescribedabove(Note: Students may apply for admission into the nursing program while in the processofcompletingapre-requisitecourse,providingthecourseiscompletedattheendoftheapplicablespringsemester.)

NURSING ADMISSION/SELECTION CRITERIAScienceGPA 2.0-2.49 2.5-3.0 3.1-3.49 3.5-4.0(BIOL&CHEM (2) (4) (6) (8)prerequisitecourses)

GPA 2.0-2.49 2.5-3.0 3.1-3.49 3.5-4.0(pre-andcorequisite (1) (2) (3) (4)courses)

TestofEssentialAcademicSkills(TEAS) 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 (1) (2) (3) (4)(Aminimumcutscoreof60%isrequiredforeachsubtest.NotrequiredforLPNsorstudentsseekingtransferwithgradesofCorbetterinnursing.)

Completionofcorequisitecredits 3-6 7-9 (1) (2) MaximumPossiblePoints:18Admission to the nursing program will be based on special admission proce-duresandthenumberofpointsanapplicantreceives.Eligiblestudentswillbenumericallyrankedaccordingtototalpoints.Intheeventofapplicantshavinganequalnumberofpoints,lotswillbedrawntodecideeligibility. Admission will be offered to the applicants on the list with the highest priority points. Applicants not selected will not be carried forward and must reapply for consideration.


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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICESEmergency Medical Services courses are offered through the Division of Nursing and Allied Health. They include: • EMS 100B - CPR, First Responder• EMS 108B - EMT Basic and EMT Refresher,• EMS 112B - EMT enhanced (Intermediate)• EMT InstructorEMS courses are offered in a sequential series to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess and care for patients in an emergency or in an out-of-hospital setting. Completion of selected courses is designed to prepare students to take the National Registry Examination for EMT-Basic and the appropriate Nevada EMS certification examination for EMT Enhanced (Intermediate). EMS 108B and EMS 112B are designed to meet the National Standard Curriculum published by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NURSINGAssociate of Applied Science

Salary: $55,981–$75,011/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Highgrowth,especiallyinhomehealthcare&nursinghomesGood To Know: Hospitalnursestendtoearnmorethannursesindoctors’offices;mayincludeworkingdays,nights,weekendsorholidaysWNC Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health Total Requirements:72creditsPrerequisite Courses* 21Credits BIOL223* HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI 4BIOL224* HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 4BIOL251 GeneralMicrobiology 4ENG101 CompositionI 3MATH120 FundamentalsofCollegeMathematics 3orMATH126 PrecalculusIor higher MATH course PSY101 GeneralPsychology 3orSOC101 PrinciplesofSociology *PleaserefertoSelectiveAdmissionRequirementsforChemistryandadditionalrequirements.BIOL223and224mustbecompletedatthesamecollegeoruniversityifcompletedataninstitutionotherthanwithintheNevadaSystemofHigherEducation. First Year: Fall Semester Courses 14Credits ENG102* CompositionII 3 NURS136 FoundationsofNursingTheory 3NURS137 FoundationsofNursingLaboratory 1NURS138 FoundationsofNursingClinical 2NURS141 FoundationsofPharmacologyinNursing 2NURS200 HealthAssessmentTheory 2NURS201 HealthAssessmentLaboratory 1**Indicatescorequisite.Corequistecoursesmustbecompletedbytheendofthefourth semester of the nursing program. First Year: Spring Semester Courses 14CreditsNURS163 MaternalChildHealthITheory 3NURS164 MaternalChildHealthIClinical 1NURS165 NursingAcrosstheLifespanLaboratory 1NURS166 Health/IllnessAcrossLifespanTheory 4NURS167 Health/IllnessAcrossLifespanClinical 2PSY101 GeneralPsychology 3orSOC101* PrinciplesofSociology **Indicatescorequisite.Corequistecoursesmustbecompletedbytheendofthefourth semester of the nursing program. Second Year: Fall Semester Courses** 13CreditsNURS265 AlterationsMaternal/ChildHealthTheory 2NURS266 AlterationsinMaternal/ChildHealthLaboratory 1NURS267 AlterationsinMaternalHealthClinical 1NURS268 AlterationsinChildHealthClinical 1NURS270 AdvancedClinicalNursingITheory 3NURS271 AdvancedClinicalNursingIClinical 2U.S./NevadaConstitutionsCourse 3(PSC103,HIST111,orCH203recommended)**SeetheAssociateofAppliedSciencepageformoreinformationoncoursesfulfillingthegeneraleducationrequirement. Second Year: Spring Semester** 10Credits NURS236 MentalHealthandIllnessTheory 1NURS237 MentalHealthandIllnessLaboratory 1NURS238 MentalHealthandIllnessClinical 1NURS276 AdvancedMedicalSurgicalNursingIITheory 3NURS277 AdvancedMedicalSurgicalNursingIIClinic 2NURS284 RoleoftheADNManagerofCare 2Note:**Thesequenceofsomecoursesforthesecondyearfallandspringsemestercourses may be altered.

Licensed Practical Nurse to ADNPracticalnursesarerequiredtosuccessfullychallengethefirstyearofthenursingprogramatWesternNevadaCollege.Thechallengeprocessisuniquetothenurs-ing program and varies from the college’s general challenge policy. The process consists of three steps outlined below:

Step 1•CompleteallprerequisitecourseswithagradeofCorbetter.*•CompleteNURS200andNURS201orequivalentcourse/swithagradeofCorbetter.**•Hold,orbeeligibletohold,apracticalnursinglicenseintheStateofNevada. Candidates with a restricted LPN license will be evaluated on an individual basis.*Collegesciencecourseshaveatenyearstatueoflimitations;

**NURS200/201orequivalentmustberepeatedifthecompletedcourseisolderthan two years at the time of application.

Step 2•PassthefollowingwrittenNationalLeagueofNursingChallengeExaminationswithascoreof75percentorbetter:-FoundationsofNursing-NursingCareDuringChildbearingandNursingCareoftheChild

Thecostofeachchallengeexaminationis$70.Thescoresofstudentswhopassthe challenge examinations will remain on file for one year from the date of the passage.

Step 3Demonstrate ability to safely perform first and second semester nursing skills in the nursing laboratory. A list of the skills to be demonstrated for each semester isavailableintheOfficeofNursing&AlliedHealth.Skillswillbeevaluatedonapass/fail(P/F)basis. Costofeachsemesterskillchallengeexaminationis$100. Candidates who successfully complete the above three steps are eligible to apply for admission into the nursing program by submitting an application and other requireddocumentstoAdmissionandRecordsbytherequireddate.Informationregarding the admission process may be obtained by accessing the Nursing and Allied Health web site or by contacting the Office of Nursing and Allied Health lo-catedinroom110oftheCedarBuilding.Thetelephonenumberis775-445-3294. Candidates will be admitted into the nursing program based on a space avail-ablebasis.Intheeventthatmoreapplicationsarereceivedthanspaceavailable,decisions regarding admission will be based upon the selection criteria used for firstsemesterapplicants(excludingTEASscores).


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PARALEGAL STUDIESAssociate of Applied Science

The Paralegal Studies program is designed to train students in the legal system, its functions, and the role of the paralegals in the practice of law. Paralegals are members of a legal team who work under the supervi-sion of attorneys. The professional services provided by paralegals have made them a respected addition to the staffs of law firms, corporations, banks, insurance companies and government agencies. Salary:$40,178–$50,650/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Goodresearch,organizational&analyticalskillsrequiredWNC Academic Division:SocialScience,Education,Humanities&PublicService

Total Requirements: 60creditsProgram Requirements 39Credits CRJ 222 Criminal Law and Procedure 3 LAW101 FundamentalsofLawI 3 LAW 203 Real Property 3 LAW 204 Torts 3 LAW205 Contracts 3 LAW206B CaseAnalysis 1 LAW231 CivilProcedure 3 LAW259 LegalWriting 3 LAW261 LegalResearchI 3 LAW262 LegalResearchII 3 LAW263 Ethics 2 Choose 9 credits from the following: ACC135B BookkeepingI 3 BUS273 BusinessLawI 3 CRJ164 PrinciplesofInvestigation 3 CRJ225 CriminalEvidence 3 LAW198B SpecialTopicsinLaw 1-3 LAW251 Bankruptcy 3 LAW252 FamilyLaw 3 LAW255 ProbateProcedure 3 LAW295 SupervisedFieldExperience 3AnyLAWCourse 1–9 General Education Requirements 21CreditsHumanRelationsRequirement 3MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3ENG101 CompositionI 3ENG102 CompositionII 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed ENG101 3 GeneralEducationCourses 9 LAW101 3 Second Semester Completed CRJ 222 3 ENG102 3 LAW 204 3 LAW206B 1 LAW261 3 LAW263 2

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - PARALEGAL STUDIES Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies will pro-vide the academic knowledge and skill training necessary for employment in a varietyoflegalsettings,including:lawfirms,corporations,banks,insurancecom-paniesandgovernmentagencies.Thedegreewillmeettheeducationalrequire-ments to allow students to take a nationally recognized certifying examinationStudent Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies are expected to demonstrate that they1.knowproceduralandsubstantivelawappropriateforaParalegal.2. are able to do the following: 1.analyzecaselaw,statutesandregulations; 2.demonstrateeffectiveoralandwrittencommunicationskills; 3.demonstrateabilitytodraftlegaldocuments; 4. conduct basic research of current and historical legal issues through use of thelawlibraryandcomputerizedlegaldatabases; 5.locatenewlydecidedcasesandrecenttrendsinthelaw3. have developed an appreciation of the following: 1.theroleoflegalassistantsinthelegalsystem; 2.theimportanceofethicsinthelegalprofession; 3. the responsibility of members of the legal profession to society.

PARALEGALSTUDIES-SuggestedCourseSequence

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PHYSICSAssociate of Science

The Physics emphasis is designed for students wishing to pursue stud-ies in the field of physics, either as a university major or as preparation for a teaching career. Salary:$62,066–$104,054/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:GraduatedegreesrequiredforcareeradvancementandhighersalariesWNC Academic Division:Science,Mathematics&Engineering Total Requirements: 60–62creditsEmphasis Requirements 36–38Credits CHEM121 GeneralChemistryI 4 CHEM122 GeneralChemistryII 4 MATH181 CalculusI 4 MATH182 CalculusII 4 MATH283 CalculusIII 4 MATH285 DifferentialEquations 3 PHYS180 EngineeringPhysicsI 3 PHYS180L EngineeringPhysicsILab 1 PHYS181 EngineeringPhysicsII 3 PHYS181L EngineeringPhysicsIILab 1 PHYS182 EngineeringPhysicsIII 3 PHYS182L EngineeringPhysicsIIILab 1 PHYS293 DirectedStudy 1–3 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements(ENG101&ENG102) 6FineArtsRequirements 3HumanitiesRequirements(Recommended:CH201,CH202) 6SocialSciencesRequirements 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Science are on the Associate of Science Degree Requirements page. Note: EPY 150 is strongly recommended but not required for graduation. CHEM 201 and 202 are acceptable in lieu of CHEM 121 and 122.

First Semester Completed GeneralEdCourses 9 CHEM121 4 MATH181 4 Second Semester Completed CHEM122 4 GeneralEdCourses 3 MATH182 4 PHYS180 3 PHYS180L 1

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - PHYSICS Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Science with an emphasis in Physics is to provide the academic knowledge and skills for successful transfer to meet higher educational goals.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Science degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate that they:• havemetthegeneraleducationstudentlearningoutcomes.• knowconceptualandanalyticalfundamentalsofclassicalandmodern physics as well as electricity and magnetism.• cansucceedintheirtransferinstitutions.

PHYSICS-SuggestedCourseSequence

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REAL ESTATEAssociate of Applied Science in Business

The Real Estate emphasis 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: $26,381–$70,825/year(Nevadaagents)Career Outlook:Averagegrowththrough2014Good To Know:About59percentofrealestateagentsareself-employedWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements:60creditsSubject Requirements 24 Credits ACC135B BookkeepingI 3&ACC136B BookkeepingII 3orACC201 FinancialAccounting &ACC202 ManagerialAccounting BUS101 IntroductiontoBusiness 3orMGT103 SmallBusinessManagement BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3orMGT201 PrinciplesofManagement orMGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations orMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement BUS273 BusinessLawI 3ECON102 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3orECON103 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3IS201 ComputerApplications 3 Emphasis Requirements 18CreditsRE101 RealEstatePrinciplesI 3RE103 RealEstatePrinciplesII 3RE104 RealEstateLaw&Conveyancing 3RE199 RealEstateInvestments 3RE206 RealEstateAppraising 3Elective:Anyrealestatecourse 3 General Education Requirements 18CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107&BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement 3(RE102B,BUS109Borhigherlevelmathematicscourse)ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page. Note: Real Property Managers need 24 hours of approved continuing education in addition to licensing and state exam.

First Semester Completed ACC135BorACC201 3 BUS101orMGT103 3 ECON102orECON103 3 IS101 3RE101 3 Second Semester Completed ACC136BorACC202 3 BUS273 3 IS201 3 MGT201,MGT212or MGT 283 3 RE103 3

REALESTATE-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed BUS107 3 RE102BorBUS109B 3RE104 3 RE206 3 Science Course 3

Fourth Semester Completed BUS108 3 RE199orRE202 3 RE201B 3 Science Course 3 U.S./NevadaConstitution 3

REAL ESTATE LICENSING PROGRAMThese licensing programs fulfill the minimum course requirements needed to be eligible to take the Nevada Real Estate Sales and/or Bro-ker examination and the Residential Appraisers License examination. For additional information, please contact the State of Nevada Real Es-tate Commission. WNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology

REAL ESTATESales License State of Nevada

Total Requirements:6creditsRequirements 4 Credits RE101 RealEstatePrinciplesI 3RE103 RealEstatePrinciplesII 3

REAL ESTATEBroker License State of Nevada

Total Requirements:64creditsRequirements 64CreditsRE101 RealEstatePrinciplesI 3RE103 RealEstatePrinciplesII 3RE201B RealEstateBrokerage 3RE206 RealEstateAppraising 3GeneralElectives 37RealEstate,BusinessorEconomicsElectives 15

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIALAppraiser Apprentice License State of Nevada

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RETAIL MANAGEMENTCertificate of Achievement

Western Nevada College offers a 30-credit Certificate of Achievement in Retail Management to prepare students for a career in the retail busi-ness. A retail management career incorporates buying, merchandising, promotion, management, operations, finance and computer applica-tions. Required classes for the Retail Management Certificate of Achieve-ment are in business and business communications, accounting, infor-mation systems, management and marketing, and many serve as a ladder to business degrees. The WNC program provides students an opportunity to earn a relevant certificate, and the classes required are also for associate degrees. Most are also transferable to four-year col-leges. The certificate may particularly benefit employees interested in moving up to supervisory and management positions. Salary:$36,202–$100,870/year(Nevada)Career Outlook: Slowerthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know:Careerincorporatesbuying,merchandising,promotion,management,operations,finance&computerapplicationsWNC Academic Division: Business and Computer Technology Total Requirements: 30 creditsCore Requirements 21CreditsACC135B BookkeepingI 3orACC201 FinancialAccounting BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3orBUS112B CustomerService IS101 IntroductiontoInformationSystems 3orIS201 ComputerApplications MGT201 PrinciplesofManagement 3orMGT235 OrganizationalBehavior orMGT283 IntroductiontoHumanResourcesManagement MGT212 Leadership&HumanRelations 3MKT127 IntroductiontoRetailing 3MKT210 MarketingPrinciples 3 General Education Requirements 9CreditsEnglish/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:BUS107,BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)MathematicsRequirement(Recommended:BUS109B) 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.


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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Mission and Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes: Uponcompletionoftheprogramthegraduatewill demonstrate the ability to:1.Integrateandvalueknowledgederivedfromthebio/psycho/social sciences,humanitiesandsurgicaltechnologywhileprovidingsurgical care to patients in a variety of health care settings under the direction of aregisterednurse;2.PracticewithinthelegalandethicalstandardsforLevelIsurgical technologist;3.Usecommunicationtechniquesappropriatetothesetting;4.AchievetheLevelIcompetenciesidentifiedbytheAssociationofSurgical Technologists by demonstrating: a.knowledgeandpracticeofbasicpatientcareconcepts; b. application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner thatprovidesforoptimalpatientcareintheoperatingroom; c.basicsurgicalcasepreparationskills; d.theabilitytoperformtheroleoffirstscrubonallbasicsurgicalcases; e. responsible behavior as a health care professional

Admission/Selection Criteria

MaximumPointsPossible(inparentheses)Anatomy&Physiology 2.0-2.49 2.5-3.0 3.1-3.49 3.5-4.0PointsAwarded (2) (4) (6) (8)

GPAforEnglish,Math&HumanRelationscourses 2.0-2.49 2.5-3.0 3.1-3.49 3.5-4.0PointsAwarded (1) (2) (3) (4)*Studentsmustcompleteallprerequisiteandcorequisitecourseswithaminimum grade of “C.”

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGYCertificate of Achievement

The Surgical Technology Certificate of Achievement program is intend-ed for the student seeking a career as a surgical technologist. It is de-signed to be completed over two consecutive academic semesters after admission into the program. The program is accredited by the Com-mission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technology. Classroom and laboratory experiences include instruction and practice in operating room techniques, infection prevention and control, and basic care of surgical patients in the operating room. Clinical learn-ing includes supervised, hands-on surgical experiences in scrubbing for a variety of surgical procedures.

Selective Admission Requirements • ApplyforadmissiontoWNCandtheSurgicalTechnologyprogram. • Completeallprerequisitecoursespriortoadmissionintotheprogram. Note:sciencecoursesmusthavebeencompletedwithinthelast10years. • Submitcompletedapplicationwithsupportingdocumentsandrequired transcripts,asappropriate,toAdmissionsandRecordsinthetimeframe delineated on the Surgical Technology program application.Alimitednumberofqualifiedstudentsareadmittedintotheprogramutilizingspecifiedselection criteria. A point system is utilized to make decisions regarding admission of applicants. All applicants will be evaluated in two areas following the criteria outlined on this page. Admission will be offered to the applicants on the list with the highest points. Applicants not selected must reapply for consideration.

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Additional Information • Learningactivitiesarescheduledonandoffcampusduringdays,evenings andweekendsincludingbutnotlimitedtoCarsonCity,Reno,LakeTahoeand Fallon.Studentsarerequiredtoprovidetheirowntransportation. • Clinicalexperiencestakeplaceinacutecarehospitalandsamedaysurgery centers. • Documentationandcurrencyofthefollowingisrequiredafteracceptance into the Surgical Technology program and prior to the start of classes: -Submissionofanacceptablephysicalexaminationandrequired immunizationsandtests; -HealthCareProvider/BLSCPRcertificationfromtheAmericanHeart Association(cardrequired); -Majormedicalhealthinsurance(cardrequired); -AminimumgradeofCisrequiredinallprerequisiteandcorequisite courses. -AminimumgradeofCisrequiredinallSRGTcourses. -Abackgroundcheckisrequiredbyhealthcareorganizations.Students acceptedintoWNC’snursingprogram,emergencymedicalservices coursesandsurgicaltechnologyprogramwillberequiredtopassa background check in order to attend clinicals and remain in the program. Drugscreeningmayberequiredbyhealthcareorganizationsinthefallof 2008.SeetheNursing&AlliedHealthwebsitefortheprocessand procedures to follow.

StudentswhoareacceptedintotheSurgicalTechnologyprogramwillberequiredtoenrollinallsurgicaltechnologycoursesrequiredforeachsemester;studentsmaynot enroll for a portion of a semester of surgical technology courses regardless of previous completion of surgical technology courses. Students must successfully pass allsurgicaltechnologycourses(gradeofCorbetter)withineachsemestertocontinueintheprogramand/orgraduate. EmploymentopportunitiesforthegraduateoftheSurgicalTechnologyprogramare excellent. Positions are available in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in theReno,CarsonCity,FallonandLakeTahoeareas.


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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGYCertificate of Achievement

Salary:$36,059–$49,632/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Fasterthanaveragegrowththrough2014Good To Know: Technologists advance by specializing in a particular area of surgeryWNC Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health Total Requirements: 39–43creditsPrerequisite Courses 10Credits BIOL223 HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI 4 orBIOL200 ElementsofHumanAnatomy&Physiology &BIOL204 ElementsofHumanAnatomy&PhysiologyLab ENG101 CompositionI 3 MATH120 FundamentalsofCollegeMathematics 3 orMATH126 PrecalculusI Corequsite Course Requirements 3–7Credits BIOL224 HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII 0–4(OnlyifBIOL224takenasaprerequisite) Human Relations RequirementChoose one course from the following: ANTH101 IntroductiontoCulturalAnthropology 3 BUS110B HumanRelationsForEmployment 3 PSY101 GeneralPsychology 3 PSY102 PsychologyofPersonal/SocialAdjustment 3 PSY280 UnderstandingMenandWomen 3 SOC101 PrinciplesofSociology 3 SOC102 ContemporarySocialIssues 3 Subject Requirements 26Credits SRGT100B FoundationsofSurgicalTechnology 2.5 SRGT102B SterilizationandDisinfection 2.5 SRGT104B OperatingRoomTechniques 4 SRGT110B PreparationoftheSurgicalPatient 2.5 SRGT111B SurgicalProcedures 5.5 SRGT132B SurgeryClinicalPractice 9 Note:BIOL223and224mustbecompletedatthesameinstitutioniftakenoutsideofNevadaSystemofHigherEducationinstitutions.


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WELDING TECHNOLOGYAssociate of Applied Science

The Welding Technology program is a preparation program which of-fers students competencies to prepare for code exams. This allows stu-dents with varying degrees of competencies to enter the program and progress at their own pace. Students are encouraged to obtain as many lab hours as possible to ensure their skill development. Salary: $26,310–$39,149/year(Nevada)Career Outlook:Averageorslightlyslowergrowththrough2014Good To Know:CertificationrequiredformanyjobsWNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements:63creditsProgram Requirements 39CreditsDFT100 BasicDraftingPrinciples 3WELD211 WeldingI 3WELD212B WeldingIPractice 2WELD221 WeldingII 3WELD222B WeldingIIPractice 2WELD231B WeldingIII 3WELD232B WeldingIIIPractice 2WELD241B WeldingIV 3WELD242B WeldingIVPractice 2WELD250B WeldingCertificationPreparation 1–12 Program Electives Choose 4-11 credits from the following: ET131B ElectronicsI 4MTT105B MachineShopI 3orWELD151B MetallurgyI WELD224B WeldingProjects 1–6WELD290B InternshipinWelding 1–4WELD RelatedWeldingcourses 1-3 General Education Requirements 24 Credits English/CommunicationsRequirement 6(Recommended:BUS107&BUS108;mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3Humanities/SocialScienceRequirements 3MathematicsRequirement 3ScienceRequirement 6U.S.andNevadaConstitutionRequirements 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science are on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.

First Semester Completed BUS107 3 Mathematics Course 3 MTT105B 3 Science Course 3 WELD211 3 WELD212B 2 Second Semester Completed BUS108 3 Humanities/SocialScience Course 3 WELD221 3 WELD222B 2 WELD224B 3

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - WELDING TECHNOLOGY Mission & Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technologyistoprovideemployment-relatedknowledgeandskillsnecessarytosucceed in the welding field.Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology will be able to demonstrate:• knowledgeofthesubjectmatterappropriatetotheweldingtechnology.Are able to do the following:• acquireskillsandperformtasksnecessaryforemploymentforacareer enhancementintheweldingfield,• presentthemselveseffectivelytoapotentialemployer,• effectivecommunicationandcomputationskillsappropriatetothewelding field,and• utilizeappropriateresourcestoremaincurrentintheweldingfield.

WELDING TECHNOLOGYCertificate of Achievement

WNC Academic Division: Technology Total Requirements: 30 creditsSubject Requirements 18CreditsWELD211 WeldingI 3WELD212B WeldingIPractice 2WELD221 WeldingII 3WELD222B WeldingIIPractice 2WELD250B WeldingCertificationPreparation 6WELDElective 2 General Education Requirements 12Credits English/CommunicationsRequirements 6(Recommended:Mustincludeawritingcourse)HumanRelationsRequirement(Recommended:BUS110B) 3MathematicsRequirement 3* A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement are on the Certificate of Achievement Degree Requirements page.

WELDINGTECHNOLOGY-SuggestedCourseSequence

Third Semester Completed DFT100 3 Science Course 3 WELD231B 3 WELD232B 2 WELD250B 3 WELD290B 2 Fourth Semester Completed BUS110B 3 U.S./NevadaConstitutions 3 WELD241B 3 WELD242B 2 WELD250B 3 WELD290B 2