Great Basin College

3G Welding

Prepares students for American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding (CW) exams and to work in vertical welding positions and processes.

4G Welding

Prepares students for American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding (CW) exams and to work in overhead welding positions and processes.

Accounting

The accounting emphasis of the Business Administration AAS provides opportunities for students to create and maintain accounting records and reports for business enterprises and to develop competencies to create and analyze financial information for managerial decision making.

Alternative Route to Licensure

The ARL/post-baccalaureate certification program at GBC enables students who have completed an undergraduate degree to become eligible for licensure to teach in Nevada in the areas of early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education. In order to apply, a student must have already completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Associate of Arts - General

Associate of Science - General

Biological Sciences

This two-year Associate of Science pattern of study provides graduates with the courses typically required for pre-professional students during their first two years of a bachelor's degree program and is designed to transfer to colleges and universities with four-year biology degrees.

Biological Sciences

Business

The Certificate of Achievement in General Business prepares students for roles such as small business owner, franchise owner, or entry-level manager and is the first step toward award of the AAS degree in Business Administration.

Business (Associate of Applied Science)

The General Business emphasis of the Business Administration AAS prepares students to assume responsibilities as business owners, managers, and/or employees, with classes taught by seasoned professionals covering the fundamentals of business.

Business (Associate of Arts)

The Associate of Arts pattern of study focusing on business is designed primarily for students planning to continue their education at the baccalaureate level, providing a broad background in the arts, sciences, and mathematics with a solid introduction to the discipline of business.

Cardio-Respiratory Care Science

Great Basin College offers a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science. The curriculum integrates courses in respiratory therapy with general education requirements to prepare graduates for entry-level respiratory therapy practice. Program graduates are eligible to take the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing examination(s).

CCNA Security

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot small to medium-sized network infrastructures and implement security measures to protect network devices and data from unauthorized access (CCNA Security).

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prepares individuals with the skills necessary for safe and competent practice and for certification as a nursing assistant as specified by Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada State Board of Nursing).

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Configure and verify network devices, including switches, routers, and wireless access points, to establish and maintain network connectivity in small to medium-sized networks (CCNA Routing and Switching).

Community Paramedicine

Prepares students to identify community-based needs and provide patient-centered care in a community paramedicine setting (International Board of Specialty Certification / Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health).

Comp TIA Certification Preparation

Prepares students for Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications, including monitoring security data and implementing effective response strategies.

Computer Technologies

Criminal Justice

The purpose of GBC's criminal justice program is to assist students in the understanding of the intersection of biography and history within social structures related to the criminal justice system, as well as how to be a reflective, proficient, and active agent within these systems.

Data Science and Analytics

Covers data wrangling and exploration techniques including data manipulation, structuring, cleaning, and enrichment, and fundamental data analytics knowledge and skills to explore and visualize data.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The DMS Post-Associate Certification program at GBC enables students previously awarded a patient care allied health associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college to advance their studies in sonography. Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for licensure by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in general sonography. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Medical Imaging with an Emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) requires students to complete a prerequisite associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and all DMS program prerequisite courses to apply. Students successfully completing the BS in Comprehensive Medical Imaging with emphasis in DMS are eligible to apply for the ARDMS examinations in general sonography.

Diesel Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Diesel Technology program provides advanced training in diesel engine maintenance, repair, and operation, preparing students for successful careers in the diesel industry.

Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technology Certificate program prepares students for a career in diesel mechanics, offering hands-on experience. Graduates will be ready for entry-level positions and can continue toward an AAS degree for further advancement.

Early Childhood Education

The mission of the GBC early childhood program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively and professionally with young children, their families, and their communities. Successful completion of the early childhood education certificate is designed to qualify students for such employment opportunities as paraprofessionals, teachers, and/or directors in child care centers, preschools, and home-based programs.

Early Childhood Education

The Great Basin College Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education is a 120-credit online degree program focused on providing high-quality, research-based education for teaching children from birth through age five. This program is designed to prepare students to assume teaching and/or leadership positions in licensed childcare and preschool programs, Head Start programs, and agencies supporting early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education #1

Child Development Learning in Context; students describe child development and learning in context from birth to age five across developmental domains. See page 132 for details.

Early Childhood Education #2

Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices; students apply teaching practices that meet the needs of young children. See page 132 for details.

Early Childhood Education #3

Conducting Observations and Assessments and creating engaging learning environments that promote children's exploration and discovery. See page 132 for details.

Early Childhood Education #4

Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections; students explain and demonstrate the importance of partnership with the families of young children. See page 132 for details.

Early Childhood Education (Associate of Applied Science)

The mission of the GBC early childhood program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively and professionally with young children, their families, and their communities. The AAS is offered with an Early Childhood Emphasis and an Infant/Toddler Emphasis, qualifying students for employment as paraprofessionals, teachers, and/or directors in child care centers, preschools, and home-based programs.

Early Childhood Education (Associate of Arts)

The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education is designed for students who are planning to enter the early childhood education field as either a teacher or preschool facilities director. A student who is considering a bachelor's degree in education needs to meet with an advisor immediately to determine the requirements that will fulfill his/her emphasis areas and/or degree.

Electrical Systems Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electrical Systems Technology program provides advanced training in electrical systems, preparing students for technical and leadership roles in industries like construction, manufacturing, power generation, and more. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Electrical Systems Technology

The Electrical Systems Technology Certificate program prepares students for careers in electrical work across various industries. The program offers flexible schedules and hands-on experience, enabling students to enter the workforce directly, with an option to pursue an AAS degree.

Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education prepares teachers in accordance with the InTASC Core Teaching Standards and leads to Nevada licensure. Students majoring in elementary education select a subject area endorsement; the following endorsement areas are offered: Early Childhood Education, ELAD (English Language Acquisition and Development), Special Education (Generalist K-12), and SEAD (Social Emotional Academic Development).

Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic

Great Basin College offers an eighteen-month program leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic. The paramedic student receives anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and medication administration instruction, as well as training in advanced medical skills, with extensive related course work and clinical and field experience required.

Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic

Great Basin College offers a one-year program leading to a Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic. Paramedic education prepares the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) examination and become certified as a nationally registered paramedic. The degree and certificate are approved by the State of Nevada and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced

Prepares students at the AEMT scope of practice, integrating anatomical and pathophysiological knowledge to assess patients and implement management plans (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians).

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

Prepares students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination for EMT-Basic certification; students assess patients and administer appropriate interventions within an entry-level EMT role.

Emergency Telecommunications

Prepares students to meet the minimum standards for entry into an emergency communications agency as an emergency communications dispatcher.

Engineering and Physical Science

This pattern of study provides students with a solid base of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science required in the first two years of baccalaureate degrees in engineering and physical science (chemistry, physics, etc.) programs. Graduates can transfer to a four-year engineering or physical science degree program or work at the level of a junior engineer in the electrical, mechanical, or chemical fields.

English

This suggested pattern of study for the associate of arts degree is recommended for students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English or an English-related discipline. This pattern is specifically designed to transfer directly into GBC's Bachelor of Arts in English program upon completion of this A.A. degree.

English

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English is to fulfill and extend the mission and philosophy of Great Basin College. The BA program provides students with skills and knowledge in literary analysis, composition, creative writing, and cultural study, and is designed to provide students with written and oral communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

General Studies

The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree is designed for individuals who have acquired previous education in a variety of subjects and wish to acquire a degree. This is not designed as a transfer degree.

General Studies

The general studies certificate provides high school students the opportunity to achieve 30-31 credits of general education courses prior to high school graduation, offering a dual credit pathway that fits best within an Associate of Arts degree pathway.

Geological Technician 1

Applies basic geologic and environmental principles to help geologists, engineers, and mining professionals evaluate and solve geologic and mining problems.

Geosciences

The geosciences pattern of study is for students planning on transferring to a college or university that offers a bachelor's degree in geology or a related field of science. With careful selection of electives, students may also find opportunities for employment as technicians within the mining industry, environmental consulting firms, or some state and federal agencies.

Human Resources

The Certificate of Achievement in Human Resources prepares students for roles such as human resource generalist, benefits clerk, and human resource assistant, and is the first step toward award of the AAS in Business Administration.

Human Services

The certificate program in human services is designed to prepare students for employment in social service agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, community health education organizations, and other work settings where effective, ethical client interaction is essential. It offers a generalist overview of human services work with hands-on opportunities for job-shadowing in preceptorships within community human services organizations.

Human Services

The AAS in Human Services degree program prepares students for employment in social service agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, substance abuse treatment facilities, community health education organizations, and other settings where effective client interactions are essential. Courses offer opportunities for the practical application of learning through job shadowing and intensive community field experiences within human services organizations.

Human Services

The BAS in Human Services provides an emphasis in behavioral health, substance abuse, and addiction medicine, preparing graduates to conduct human service and substance abuse counseling interventions. Acceptance requires a completed associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, including 12 credits of lower-division human services courses.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

The Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Maintenance Technology prepares students with essential skills for working with industrial equipment across various sectors. This program is a rigorous 42 week accelerated program and can be completed in that time.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Technology program prepares students for advanced technical roles in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment. The program combines hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge to equip students for leadership and specialized positions in industrial maintenance.

Industrial Millwright Core Level

NCCER Core Level; gives students a base understanding of safety in the construction industry and a basic understanding of construction industry jobs.

Industrial Millwright-Level I

NCCER Level I; helps students develop introductory skills to enter the millwright profession with mechanical knowledge and analytics in industrial work environments.

Industrial Millwright-Level II

NCCER Level II; general information about mathematical skills, precision tools, and parts needed for millwright projects, and essential elements for installing and maintaining machinery.

Industrial Millwright-Level III

NCCER Level III; advances students in the ability to identify, assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair components and collect data and analyze misalignments.

Industrial Millwright-Level IV

NCCER Level IV; finalizes student mastery of millwright skills and prepares students to recognize, install, remove, troubleshoot, and maintain components within a millwright system.

Instrumentation Technology

The Certificate of Achievement in Instrumentation Technology provides students with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for careers in instrumentation systems and process automation. Developed with input from industry leaders, this program prepares students for success in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and government operations.

Instrumentation Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Instrumentation Technology program is designed to provide students with advanced technical skills and comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation systems, measurement, and control processes used in modern industrial environments. The program equips graduates with the ability to work in high-demand industries, including manufacturing, power generation, mining, and process automation, ensuring they are ready for leadership and specialized technical roles.

Integrative Studies

Land Surveying and Geomatics

The AS in Land Surveying/Geomatics is a pattern of study preparing graduates to proficiently apply sound measurement methods, mathematics, science, and surveying tools to collect, analyze, edit, and present spatial information in professional applications. It prepares students to enter the Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Surveying/Geomatics program or technical geospatial employment.

Land Surveying and Geomatics

The BAS with an emphasis in land surveying/geomatics prepares graduates to apply measurement methods, mathematics, science, and surveying tools to collect, analyze, and edit spatial information, and to take and pass the fundamentals of land surveying examination developed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). It satisfies the educational requirements for licensure as a professional Land Surveyor in Nevada.

Management and Supervision

The Bachelor of Applied Science with an emphasis in Management and Supervision prepares graduates to interpret and analyze business situations, apply concepts and approaches associated with effective leadership, and recognize the global context in which businesses operate.

Manufacturing Machining Technology

The Certificate of Achievement in Manufacturing Machining Technology prepares students for careers in various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, and robotics. The program focuses on both manual machining and advanced CNC operations, with an emphasis on safety and technical skills.

Manufacturing Machining Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Machining Technology program equips students with advanced skills in manual and CNC machining, preparing them for technical and leadership roles in industries like aerospace, robotics, and manufacturing. The program blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, ensuring graduates are ready for high-level roles in various sectors.

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG

The certificate program in Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy/EKG prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants, phlebotomy technicians, EKG technicians, trauma technicians, and cardiology technicians in various healthcare settings. Great Basin College offers a one-year program leading to a certificate of completion for medical assistant/phlebotomy/EKG.

Medical Coding

Medical Coding and Billing

Medical Transcription

Medical Transcriptionist

Mining Industry (Certificate of Achievement)

Entry level position in the mining industry in either geology, mining or metallurgy roles. The ability to study further in related fields at either GBC or UNR to pursue associate or 4-year degrees.

Mining Industry (Skills Certificate)

Prepares students with a basic understanding of mining engineering processes to enter the mining profession at entry level or transfer to advanced mining and/or engineering programs.

Natural Resources

The pattern of study provides students with courses that prepare them for a baccalaureate degree in natural resources, biology, wildlife biology, range management, forestry, environmental studies and management, and other types of natural resource degrees. Graduates can transfer to a four-year natural resources degree program or work as a technician in jobs requiring skills in natural resources.

Nursing

A totally online program, the registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is designed for non-traditional RN students with an associate degree who want to continue their education in nursing while still practicing their profession. The program builds upon the associate degree in nursing's lower-division general education and nursing core course requirements and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Nursing

Great Basin College offers a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. The program is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Nursing program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX.

Office Technology

Develops advanced Microsoft Office application skills in Word and Excel plus database and SQL skills, preparing students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Paraprofessional

Prepares teacher paraprofessionals to understand how learners grow and develop and to design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Pipewelding

Prepares students to weld in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions and to take the practical evaluation of the AWS Certified Welding exam in 6G (American Welding Society).

Radiologic Sciences

Great Basin College offers a two-year, five-semester program (including the summer semester) leading to an Associate of Science in Radiologic Sciences. The program is accredited by the JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) and recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Graduates are eligible to apply to take the ARRT registry.

Real Estate Salesperson

Prepares students with a basic understanding of real estate principles, practices, and procedures and applied knowledge of ethics and laws pertaining to real estate (Nevada Real Estate Division).

Secondary Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education prepares teachers in accordance with the InTASC Core Teaching Standards and leads to Nevada licensure. Students majoring in secondary education must select a subject area endorsement; the following areas are offered: Biological Science, Business Education, English, Mathematics, and Social Sciences, with additional endorsements in ELAD (English Language Acquisition and Development) and Special Education (Generalist K-12).

Social Science

This suggested pattern of study for the Associate of Arts degree is recommended for students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science. Students completing this pattern of study will be positioned to enter Great Basin College's Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program with junior standing.

Social Science

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BASS) is to fulfill and extend the mission and philosophy of Great Basin College. The BASS provides a broad interdisciplinary knowledge base and professional experience. This course of study is designed to instill abilities in critical thinking, writing, presentation, and research skills as well as build an interdisciplinary knowledge base.

Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work degree includes course and field work that prepare students for entry-level professional social work practice. Students gain knowledge of the theories, skills, and professional values that enable them to become social workers in a variety of programs, such as child welfare, community development, corrections, delinquency, employee assistance, health settings, mental health, disabilities, planning and administration, public assistance, and services to the aged.

Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine Counselor Training

This post-baccalaureate certificate program satisfies the education and training requirements in the State of Nevada to be eligible for professional licenses including Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Certified Problem Gambling Counselor. It also satisfies requirements to pass the written and oral examination of the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drugs, and Gambling.

Substance Abuse Counselor Training

The substance abuse counselor training certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in social services agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, rehabilitation facilities, community health education organizations, and other settings which involve substance abuse/addiction education, prevention, and/or intervention and treatment.

Welding Technology

The Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed for successful careers in welding.

Welding Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Welding Technology program prepares students for advanced roles in welding, cutting, and fabrication, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in industries such as construction, manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive. Through a combination of practical experience and theoretical understanding, graduates are ready for leadership positions and specialized roles in welding technology.