Western Nevada College

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

American Sign Language

Develops comprehensive expressive/receptive skills in American Sign Language and fingerspelling as part of the Deaf Studies program of study.

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship - Laborers

Arts

This transfer degree is for students planning to transfer with junior standing to a four-year university or college to prepare for a professional career in art, communication, education, history, psychology, social sciences, social work or a related field.

Automotive Brakes

One of a set of automotive mechanics skills certificates that provide the foundation for entry-level technician jobs or advancement. Each course has a lab and classroom component and prepares students for ASE certifications.

Automotive Collision Repair

Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems

One of a set of automotive mechanics skills certificates that provide the foundation for entry-level technician jobs or advancement. Each course has a lab and classroom component and prepares students for ASE certifications.

Automotive Engine Performance

One of a set of automotive mechanics skills certificates that provide the foundation for entry-level technician jobs or advancement. Each course has a lab and classroom component and prepares students for ASE certifications.

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

One of a set of automotive mechanics skills certificates that provide the foundation for entry-level technician jobs or advancement. Each course has a lab and classroom component and prepares students for ASE certifications.

Automotive Manual Transmission and Transaxle

Automotive Mechanics

The Technology degree provides broad foundational knowledge for career entry as an automotive mechanic. Accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation with access to industry-standard certifications.

Automotive Mechanics

Provides a broad foundational knowledge through a series of highly technical coursework chosen to align with industry needs for diagnosis and repair, positioning students for success as an automotive mechanic in a service facility.

Automotive Suspension and Steering

One of a set of automotive mechanics skills certificates that provide the foundation for entry-level technician jobs or advancement. Each course has a lab and classroom component and prepares students for ASE certifications.

Automotive Transmission/Transaxle

One of a set of automotive mechanics skills certificates that provide the foundation for entry-level technician jobs or advancement. Each course has a lab and classroom component and prepares students for ASE certifications.

Bookkeeping

Designed for students who wish to enter the accounting profession as an accounting clerk or as an entry level bookkeeper. Credit for courses will also apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business-Accounting.

Building Trades

Business

This transfer degree is for students planning to transfer with junior standing to a four-year university or college to prepare for a professional career in business, management, accounting, marketing or a related field.

Business

Provides students with knowledge and skills for employment in a wide variety of occupations in the field of business.

Certified Inspector of Structures - residential

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prepares an individual to provide basic nursing care under the direction of a licensed nurse and to take the Nevada licensing exam for certification as a nursing assistant.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Wireless

Cisco Routing and Switching

Cisco Routing & Switching

Students develop the skills to plan, prepare, operate, monitor and troubleshoot complex converged networks and prepare for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA Route and Switch certification exams.

Computer Information Technology

Students may earn a general degree in CIT by completing the program requirements and any combination of electives, or specialize in one of four pathway areas: Front End Development, Back End Developer, Cybersecurity and Programming.

Computer Information Technology

Allows a student to gain foundational knowledge and earn different industry recognized certifications aligning with programming, front end and back end developer, networking, cybersecurity, IT project management and other emerging fields.

Computer Networking Technology

Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Machining

Part of the Machine Tool Technology skills certificate offering; prepares students for entry into machining occupations and for National Institute for Metalworking Skills exams, focused on CNC machining.

Computer Technology, Network Tech

Computer Technology, System Administration

Construction

Provides students with a broad working knowledge of the construction industry, positioning them for entry into the field or for career advancement or further study in Construction Management.

Construction

Prepares students for careers in the construction industry from entry level to management/supervision opportunities, ready to advance to management careers such as foreman, site supervisor, planner, scheduler and estimator.

Construction Gateway

Prepares students with the basic knowledge and skills needed on any jobsite. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Construction Craft Laborer credential exam offered by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Construction Gateway Program

Construction Management

This degree allows those who have completed an associate degree in construction technology to progress academically and earn a bachelor's degree. The 120-credit program combines knowledge in construction methods, planning and project management with business and supervisory skills.

Construction Skills

Builds on the Construction Gateway, teaching more advanced construction methods, building codes and contract documents. A required internship allows students to apply new concepts in a work environment.

Construction Skills

Criminal Justice

Provides the academic knowledge and skills in the criminal justice field, covering the roles of Law Enforcement, Courts and Corrections. Students planning a bachelor's degree should choose the Associate of Arts degree.

Criminal Justice

Provides students the opportunity to explore all areas of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation, prosecution and courts, juvenile justice, and rehabilitation.

CTE Classroom Teaching

Part of the CTE Teacher Training pathway that prepares CTE educators with Business & Industry licenses, or those seeking to transition into CTE teaching, providing foundational training in pedagogy, classroom management and curriculum design.

CTE Teacher Licensure Business and Industry

CTE Teacher Licensure, Business & Industry

For CTE business & industry teachers or anyone working to meet licensure requirements, including academic teachers transitioning to CTE based on work experience and those seeking a B&I license.

CTE Teacher Training for Business & Industry Professionals

Provides employment-related knowledge and skills to succeed as a professional in CTE Classroom Teaching. Note: pending final approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education.

CTE Teaching I

For CTE business & industry teachers (ideally years 1-3), long-term subs, or those seeking a B&I teaching license who need immediate classroom support and to meet provisional licensure requirements.

CTE Teaching I

CTE Teaching II

For CTE business & industry teachers, long-term subs, or those seeking a B&I teaching license within three years, focused on better engaging students, improving curriculum delivery methods and supporting students with literacy issues.

Cybersecurity

A next step after completing General Security, offering preparation for the EC-Council Certified Network Defender, Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator certifications.

Deaf Studies

Develops knowledge about American Sign Language, cultural impacts related to being deaf or hard of hearing, and Nevada statutory regulations that govern interpreting, preparing students for careers including teaching, social work, psychology and speech and language pathology.

Early Childhood Education

Prepares students to work in early childhood settings (day care, preschool education and community education programs) and to understand human development and cognitive skills associated with early childhood and Pre-K children.

Early Childhood Educator I

Provides students with the foundational skills needed to successfully work in an early childhood education setting such as preschool, childcare or community education programs, satisfying some of the initial training required for caregivers in licensed facilities.

Early Childhood Educator II

Advances the foundational skills for success in an early childhood education career. Prepares students to take the American Association of Family and Consumer Science (AAFCS) Early Childhood Education industry certification exam.

Electrician Level 1

Elementary Education

Prepares students to work in early childhood settings and learn human development and cognitive skills associated with early childhood and Pre-K children, with a pathway for transfer to a four-year education program.

Emergency Medical Services

Designed for individuals interested in providing care to patients in the pre-hospital setting and preparing students for Paramedic level training, providing the knowledge, skills and attitudes for an entry-level EMT/AEMT and eligibility to sit for national and state testing.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

EMS courses prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess and care for patients in an emergency or out-of-hospital setting. EMS 108 prepares students to take the National Registry Examination for EMT-Basic.

Energy Audit Inspection

One of a set of energy auditor skills certificates preparing students to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications required to conduct residential energy audits, offered in partnership with Everblue.

Energy Auditor Leadership

One of a set of energy auditor skills certificates preparing students to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications required to conduct residential energy audits, offered in partnership with Everblue.

Firefighter I

Fire Science

Foundations of Elementary Education

Provides an overview of elementary education, preparing participants to become certified paraprofessionals and/or to continue toward an elementary education degree. Students prepare to take the ETS-Praxis Parapro Assessment.

Foundations of Elementary Education

Front End Developer

Provides the foundation for website development, preparing students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CIT Site Developer Associate industry certification exams.

General Industrial Technology

General Studies

This degree provides academic exploration for those seeking personal growth or professional advancement. The Associate of General Studies is intended as an exploratory and terminal degree, not to be used as a transfer degree; however, credits earned under the degree may transfer to 4-year institutions.

Graphic Design

Designed for students who seek quick access to career fields involving print design, Web design, multimedia and animation using current technologies.

Graphic Design

Provides employment-related knowledge and skills to succeed in the Graphic Design field and prepares students for possible transfer. Can be earned online. Students may transfer to UNR or TMCC to earn a bachelor's degree.

Health Science

Assists students who apply for the WNC nursing program and provides coursework toward potential transfer degrees in community health, public health, health education and related areas, and prepares students for health-related careers.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - HVAC

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration

Offered on WNC's Fallon campus, these courses provide the foundation in electrical, installation and repair for a career in climate control systems.

Industrial Electronics

Industrial Electronics Technology

This course of study prepares students for the Certified Electronics Technician Associate Exam, administered by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET).

Industrial Electronics Technology

Industrial Electronics Technology is a certificate program offered at Western Nevada College.

IT Essentials

Provides a solid foundation for students to continue in any area of study, preparing for the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certification exams.

IT Project Management

Covers overseeing projects for software development, hardware installations, network upgrades, cloud computing and more. Prepares students for the Microsoft MOS certification(s), CompTIA Project+ and PMI CAPM certifications.

IT Security - Ethical Hacking

Prepares students to find vulnerabilities in information systems and for the CompTIA Network+, EC-Council Certified Network Defender and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker industry certification exams.

IT Security: General Security

Students learn the baseline skills needed to perform core security functions for entry level positions and prepare for the CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+ and CompTIA Security+ certification exams.

Laboratory Technician-Phlebotomy

Provides students with knowledge and skills to perform the collection, identification and preservation of specimens as applied to venipuncture techniques, training phlebotomists to safely collect blood specimens.

Machine Tool Technology

The Technology degree provides employment-related knowledge and skills to succeed as a professional machinist, covering manual and CNC machining.

Machine Tool Technology

Students learn setup and use of industrial equipment and tools to manufacture parts for all types of machines. Operation of CNC lathes and mills and other hand tools prepares students for National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) exams Levels 1 and 3.

Manual Machining

Part of the Machine Tool Technology skills certificate offering; prepares students for entry into machining occupations and for National Institute for Metalworking Skills exams, focused on manual machining.

Manufacturing Technician

An entry point for those seeking career opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics and Mechatronics. Prepares individuals to succeed in modern production environments using Industry 4.0 controls, automation and processes, and to earn the SACA C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I certificate.

Mechatronics & Electronics

The Mechatronics and Electronics degree develops knowledge and skills needed for career progression in an automated Advanced Manufacturing environment where the integration of computers and electronic technologies control industrial systems and machines. Note: pending final approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Mechatronics Foundation

Covers the study of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control components that make up automated systems in high-tech industrial environments. Prepares students for occupations in maintenance, IT and engineering and for the SACA C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II.

Mechatronics Technology

Expands on the electrical and mechanical skills in the foundational courses and/or field experience to develop further proficiency in Industry 4.0 processes.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Server Administrator

Aligned with the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification program, giving students the skills needed to implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution.

Network Support

Students learn how to keep computer networks running efficiently and prepare for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and Wireshark Certified Network Analyst certification exams.

Network Support

Nursing

This fully online Registered Nurse to Baccalaureate Degree Program (RN-BSN) utilizes a progression model to allow registered nurses to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing. With an individualized and balanced blend of didactic and practicum course work, students transition into professional nursing practice through student-centered learning opportunities.

Organization and Project Management

This online degree offers students the ability to gain technical skills in project management while developing leadership/management skills. It is designed to fill the U.S. and Northern Nevada gap in project management development and implementation.

Peace Officer Academy

Real Estate

WNC offers courses to prepare students for licensure by the Nevada Real Estate Division.

Residential Energy Auditor Advanced

One of a set of energy auditor skills certificates preparing students to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications required to conduct residential energy audits, offered in partnership with Everblue.

Residential Energy Auditor Foundation

One of a set of energy auditor skills certificates preparing students to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications required to conduct residential energy audits, offered in partnership with Everblue.

Residential Energy Auditor - Infiltration & Duct Leakage

One of a set of energy auditor skills certificates preparing students to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications required to conduct residential energy audits, offered in partnership with Everblue.

Science

This transfer degree is for students planning to transfer with junior standing to a four-year university or college to prepare for a professional career in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, medicine, agriculture or a related field.

Secondary Education Endorsement - Programming

Satisfies the programming requirement for licensed secondary educators in Nevada to add the Advanced Computer Science endorsement and teach high school computer science courses. Prepares for the Python Institute PCEP and PCAP certifications.

Technology

Welding

The Technology degree provides employment-related knowledge and skills to succeed as a professional in welding, with opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification exams.

Welding

Provides students with opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification examinations and the knowledge and skills for employment in welding and related careers.

Welding - FCAW and GTAW

One of the welding skills certificates introducing students to welding certifications by meeting the standards of American Welding Society codes; focused on FCAW and GTAW welding.

Welding Preparation (AWS)

A welding skills certificate focused on welding certification preparation, meeting the standards of American Welding Society codes.

Welding - SMAW and GMAW

One of the welding skills certificates introducing students to welding certifications by meeting the standards of American Welding Society codes; focused on SMAW and GMAW welding.