CTE College Credit Home Page

WHAT IS CTE COLLEGE CREDIT?

The CTE College Credit Program awards free college credit for high school classes. Eligible high school classes are part of a CTE high school program which is generally two years of high school classes.

There are over 30 CTE programs offered through Nevada, which have been approved for college classes at CSN. High school students can apply as early as their sophomore year if they are in the second-level course.

Who is Eligible?

High school students who receive the Nevada Department of Education Certificate of Skill Attainment may qualify for free college classes. To be eligible you must:

Complete an approved CTE high school program sequence with a minimum of 3.0/B grade point average or higher;
Pass the State End-of-Program Assessment.
Pass the State Workplace Readiness Assessment.
Students must be currently enrolled in or have previously completed a credit bearing CSN course. This includes CSN Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment courses, dual enrollment, or taking courses after high school graduation.

High School Programs That May Qualify for

Free College Classes at CSN

High School CTE Programs

Accounting & Finance

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Accounting & Finance I
Accounting & Finance II

To Earn this Articulated College Credit

ACC 201 - Financial Accounting (3 CR)
IS 101B* - Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Requires MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Advanced Computer Science

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Advanced Computer Science I
Advanced Computer Science II or AP Computer Science A

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming (3 CR)
CIT 130 - Beginning Java (3 CR)
IS 101*- Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Requires MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies I
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CADD 140 – Technical Drafting (3 CR)
MTT 101 – Introduction to Machine Shop (3 CR)
FMM 101B* Introduction to Workplace Safety (1 CR)
*Requires OSHA Certification
CADD 245* - Solid Modeling and Parametric Design (3CR)
*Requires Certified Solid Works Associates Certification

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Automotive Technology

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Automotive Technology I
Automotive Technology II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

AUTO 105B - Automotive Maintenance I (2 CR)
FMM 101B* - Introduction to Workplace Safety (1 CR)
*Requires OSHA Certification

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Aviation Technology

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Aviation Technology I
Aviation Technology II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

AV 100B - Aviation Technology (3 CR)
FMM 101B* - Introduction to Workplace Safety Requires OSHA Certification (1 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Building Trades in Construction Technology

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Building Trades in Construction Technology I
Building Trades in Construction Technology II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CONS 133 - Basic Construction Skills (7 CR)
AC 100B* Technician Certification Review (0.5 CR)
*Requires EPA Card
FMM 101B* Introduction to Workplace Safety (1 CR)
*Requires OSHA Certification (1 CR)
FMM 103B* First Aid/CPR (0.5 CR)
*Requires first Aid Certification

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Business Management

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Principles of Business & Marketing
Business Management I

To Earn this Articulated College Credit

BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
IS 101*- Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Requires MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Culinary Arts

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3CR)
FAB 102 - Sanitation for the Food Service Industry (2 CR)*
*Must earn ServSafe Certification Food Manager for FAB 102 credit

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Cybersecurity

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Cybersecurity I
Cybersecurity II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CIT 112B - Network + (3 CR)
CIT 114B - IT Essentials (4 CR)
IS 101*- Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Must earn MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Design Drafting

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Design Drafting I
Design Drafting II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

ADT 201B - Intro to Building Information Modeling (3 CR)
CADD 100 - Intro to Computer Aided Drafting (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

CADD Technology (CA)

Digital Game Development

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Digital Game Development I
Digital Game Development II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming (3 CR)
IS 101*- Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Requires MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Early Childhood Education

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Early Childhood Education I
Early Childhood Education II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

ECE 202 - Understanding Human Growth and Development (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Electronic Technology

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Electronic Technology I
Electronic Technology II

Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

ET 100B - Survey of Electronics (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Emergency Medical Technician

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Principles of Health Science
Emergency Medical Technician

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

EMS 108B - Emergency Medical Technician Training (8 CR)
EMS 150B - EMT Clinical Practice (1 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Fashion, Textiles, & Design

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Fashion, Textiles, & Design I
Fashion, Textiles, & Design II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

THTR 214 - Costume Technology (3 CR)
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Fire Science

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Fire Science I
Fire Science II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

FT 101 - Principles of Emergency Services (3 CR)
FT 298 - Seminar In Fire Management (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Fire Technology Management (AAS)

Forensic Science

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Forensic Science I
Forensic Science II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CRJ 161 - Criminal Scene Investigations (3 CR)
CRJ 164 - Intro to Criminal Investigation (3 CR)
FMM 101B* Introduction to Workplace Safety (1 CR)
*Requires OSHA Certification

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Graphic Design

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

GRC 101 - Intro to Graphic Communications (3 CR)
GRC 103 - Intro to Computer Graphics (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Hospitality and Tourism

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Hospitality and Tourism I
Hospitality and Tourism II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

IT Networking

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

CISCO IT Essentials/Intro to Cybersecurity
CISCO-CCNA I Introduction to Networking
CISCO-CCNA II Routing and Switching Essentials

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CSCO 120 - CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals (4 CR)
CSCO 121 - CCNA Routing and Switching Essentials (4 CR)
CSCO 220 - CCNA Scaling Networks (4 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Law Enforcement

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Law Enforcement I
Law Enforcement II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

CRJ 161 - Crime Scene Investigation (3CR)
CRJ 164 - Introduction to Criminal Investigation (3CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Marketing

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Principles of Business & Marketing
Marketing I

To Earn this Articulated College Credit

BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
IS 101* - Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Must earn MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Multimedia Communications

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Multimedia Communications

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

ART 141 - Introduction to Digital Photography

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Office Management

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Principles of Office Management and Logistics Management
Office Management

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

ACC 135B - Bookkeeping I (3 CR)
IS 101* - Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)
*Must earn MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Photography

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Photography I
Photography II
Photography III

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

PHO 101 - Beginning Photography (3 CR)
PHO 102B - Digital Photo Imaging I (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Radio Production

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Radio Production I
Radio Production II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

JOUR 121 - Radio Production (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Teaching & Training

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Teaching & Training I
Teaching & Training II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

EDU 240 – Introduction to Classroom Management (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Theatre Technology

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Theatre Technology I
Theatre Technology II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

THTR 204 - Theatre Technology I (3 CR)
THTR 208D - Scenery Practicum (1 CR)
THTR 208E - Special Topics Practicum (1 CR)
FMM 101B* - Introduction to Workplace Safety (1 CR)
*Requires OSHA Certification

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Video Production Option 1

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Video Production I
Video Production II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

*Option 1:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
VID 110B - Videography and Film I (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Video Production Option 2

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Video Production I
Video Production II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

*Option 2:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
JOUR 202 - Electronic Media Productions I (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Journalism Media Studies--News Production (AA)

Web Design and Development Option 1

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Web Design and Development I
Web Design and Development II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

*Option 1:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
GRC 175 - Web Design I (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Graphic Communications: Web Design (AAS)

Web Design and Development Option 2

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Web Design and Development I
Web Design and Development II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

*Option 2:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit

CIT 151 - Web Design I - Beginning Web Development (3 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Welding Technology

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Welding Technology I
Welding Technology II

To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit

WELD 100B - Intro to Welding (4 CR)
FMM 101B* - Introduction to Workplace Safety Requires OSHA Certification (1 CR)

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Any CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

Any CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog

To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program

Limited Entry Point Award: Students choosing to pursue CSN's Health Information Technology (AAS) or Medical Coding (CA) will be awarded 1 point in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application.
Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Any Healthcare CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog

Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence

ANY Healthcare CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog

To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program

Limited Entry Point Award: Students choosing to pursue CSN's Ophthalmic Dispensing (AAS) will be awarded 2 points in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application.
Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.

Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways

Ophthalmic Dispensing (AAS)

The Nevada Department of Education has restructured high school CTE Programs of Study to increase access and opportunity for all students. CTE Programs have transitioned to a 2-year program.

College of Southern Nevada reserves the right to add, amend or terminate articulation agreements at any time due to changes in CTE state standards, CTE assessments, college programs, and/or curriculum.

CTE College Credit at CSN
Phone: 702.651.3521 | Email: CTE.CollegeCredit@CSN.EDU