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Environmental Management, AAS

This program is designed to meet the growing need for environmental and natural resource technicians within the natural resources management areas. The program offers four core areas of emphasis including biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental science.

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Environmental Laboratory Sciences, BAS

Admittance into this Bachelor of Applied Science requires completion of the CSN AAS Environmental Management degree or program director approval.

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Environmental Conservation, BAS

Admittance into this Bachelor of Applied Science requires completion of the CSN AAS Environmental Management degree or program director approval.

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Environmental and Construction Laborer, CA

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Environmental and Construction Laborer, AAS

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Entry-Level Air Conditioning Technician, SC

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English, AA

The Associate of Arts Degree with an English Emphasis helps students develop and apply critical thinking, analytical writing, and communication skills. Students who complete these degree requirements will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution.

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Engineering Technology: Utility-Natural Gas, SC

This Skills Certificate prepares students for entry level jobs with natural gas utility companies.

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Engineering Technology: Utilities-Natural Gas, CA

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level technician jobs with natural gas utility companies.   

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Engineering Technology: Utilities-Natural Gas, AAS

This Associate of Applied Science degree concentration prepares students for technician jobs with natural gas utility companies.

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Engineering Technology: Utilities-Electrical Power, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology, Utilities-Electrical Power is an 18-month program that provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences in electricity, mechanical power, pneumatics, hydraulics, and ferrous and non-ferrous material.  This utilities certificate focuses on those skills used in operational settings.  Courses include Industrial Electricity, Mechanical Power Transmission, and Fluid Power.  There are also a number of electives that allow students to focus on electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or plant/facility operation in the power utility industry.

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Engineering Technology: Utilities-Electrical Power, AAS

This degree prepares students for employment in the electrical power production and transmission industry.  The core of the degree provides a sound basis of mechanical technology, electrical theory, and automation control.  There are also a number of electives that allow students to focus on electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or plant/facility operation in the power utility industry.

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Engineering Technology: Unmanned Systems-Unmanned Aviation…

This Skills Certificate is designed specifically for students who have a desire to work in unmanned aviation system (UAS) related careers. This skills certificate provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and aviation fundamentals, electronics, microprocessors, and programming. The skills certificate will prepare students to take the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam and enter the professional employment market as UAS Pilots/Technicians.

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Engineering Technology: Unmanned Systems-Unmanned Aviation…

This degree is designed specifically for students who have a desire to work in unmanned aviation system (UAS) related careers. This degree provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and aviation fundamentals, electronics, microprocessors, and programming.  The program will prepare students to enter the employment market as UAS Technicians. Program content includes an introduction to UAS flight, history, avionics, sensors, communications systems, and select paths to various applications such as Videography, Construction, RF Technology, Network Security, and First Responders. Students prepare for and conduct unmanned flights similar to those commonly performed in the industry. Students comply with FAA regulations that govern the UAS industry. Academic skills emphasizing related math, science and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the workplace.

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Engineering Technology: Slot Technology Technicians, AAS

The degree provides students with the necessary skills to assist in the planning, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various devices such as ATMs, kiosks, slot machines, and related devices. Instruction includes network management systems such as player tracking/slot management systems or ATM Network Monitoring systems. The appropriate regulations, such as slot machines, related gaming regulations or ATM related banking regulations will be covered in each concentration. Key common and specialized components and sub-assemblies of these devices will be covered. For example, some of these components and sub-assemblies are random number generators, opto-couplers, coin comparators, dollar bill acceptors, and printers. Computers and networks that use these devices and slot machine gaming are addressed. This two-year program provides the student with the repair methods and procedures used in the industries supported by each concentration. Instruction takes place in a hands-on state-of-the-art environment.

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Engineering Technology: Slot Repair, CA

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the gaming industry. This program integrates classroom experience with hands-on lab exercises and covers topics such as planning, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various slot machines and related devices. Networks used to support modern slot machine gaming are also covered.

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Engineering Technology: Self-Service Device Technicians, AAS

The degree provides students with the necessary skills to assist in the planning, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various devices such as ATMs, kiosks, slot machines and related devices. Instruction includes network management systems such as player tracking/slot management systems or ATM Network Monitoring systems. The appropriate regulations, such as slot machines, related gaming regulations or ATM related banking regulations will be covered in each concentration. Key common and specialized components and sub-assemblies of these devices will be covered. For example, some of these components and sub-assemblies are random number generators, opto-couplers, coin comparators, dollar bill acceptors, and printers. Computers and networks that use these devices and slot machine gaming are addressed. This two-year program provides the student with the repair methods and procedures used in the industries supported by each concentration. Instruction takes place in a hands-on state-of-the-art environment.

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Engineering Technology: Network Electronics, CA

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the networking/electronics industry. Students will acquire the necessary skills required by the high-tech, high-wage networking/electronics industry for entry-level positions. This program integrates classroom experience with hands-on lab exercises. Computers and networks used to support modern networking/electronics are also covered.

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Engineering Technology: Network Electronics, AAS

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology - Network Electronics prepares students with the necessary skills required by today's high-tech, high-wage networking/electronics industry. Instruction includes networking and electronic topics such as IP network configuration and maintenance, electronics and digital circuits, and interfacing sensors and control devices to networks and electronic systems.  This two-year program provides the students with the methods and procedures used by technicians in the networked electronics industry. Instruction depends on significant hands-on exercises in a state-of-the-art environment.

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Engineering Technology: Manufacturing-Industrial and…

Provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences in electricity, mechanical power transfer, pneumatics/hydraulics, ferrous and non-ferrous material properties, and industrial automation. Focuses on those skills used in manufacturing, industrial, and operation-support settings. Academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the workplace.

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Engineering Technology: Management, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology - Management is designed for students who hold an associate degree in Engineering Technology with Emphasis in either Electronics, Telecommunications, or Slot and Self-Service Device Technology. This certificate is intended for students who wish to develop their managerial, technical, and employability skills beyond a two-year degree in Engineering Technology and fulfill the growing demand for entry-level engineering technologists. This certificate is a 12- to 18-month program. It is also used for the third year of a 3 + 1 path to a bachelor's degree (see a counselor for which associate degrees fulfill the requirements for the 3 + 1 the programs with other schools).

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Engineering Technology: Entertainment, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Technology-Entertainment is a 12-month program that provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in electricity, mechanical power transmission, fluid power and related repair activities. The emphasis focuses on those skills used in the local entertainment/theater industry or other industries.

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Engineering Technology: Entertainment Technician, AAS

Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in electricity, mechanical power, and fluid power systems.  Focuses on those skills used in entertainment/theatre industry and similar industries.  Academic courses emphasizing relevant math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the entertainment, theatre, and similar industries.  The effective combination of theoretical courses and hands-on experience gained through Co-Op enhances the student's ability to secure employment as well as future professional growth in the entertainment and similar industries.

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Engineering Technology: Electronics–Defense Contractor…

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electronics – Defense Contractor Technician prepares students to assist in providing support for engineering functions or to function as an Electronics Technician. Instruction includes analog and digital circuit design, implementation and testing, fabrication techniques, telecommunications, microprocessor programming-interfacing, in-depth analysis of analog and digital circuits, computer fundamentals, and network fundamentals. Specialized electives for topics such as test equipment, in-depth analysis of electrical and power supply troubleshooting, radar systems, and microwave systems are offered.

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Engineering Technology: Electronics–Biomedical Equipment…

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electronics – Biomedical Equipment Technician prepares students to assist in providing support for engineering functions or to function as an Electronics Technician. Instruction includes analog and digital circuit design, implementation and testing, fabrication techniques, microprocessor programming and interface, medical terminology, healthcare organizational dynamics, and fluid dynamics.

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Engineering Technology: Electronics–Bench Technician, AAS

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electronics – Bench Technician prepares students to assist in providing support for engineering functions or to function as an Electronics Technician. Instruction includes analog and digital circuit design, implementation and testing, fabrication techniques, telecommunications, microprocessor programming and interface, and in-depth analysis of analog and digital circuits.

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Engineering Technology: Electronics, SC

This Skills Certificate prepares students for entry level jobs with in various different industries that need electronics technicians.

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Engineering Technology: Electronics, CA

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will be prepared for an entry-level position providing support in industry. Instruction includes both analog and digital design and testing of electronic circuits, devices and systems used in in a wide range of industries such as defense, data-communications, and entertainment.

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), SC

This skills certificate program will provide initial basic life support education in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors required to respond to, assess, triage, and treat emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care in an out-of-hospital setting. Completion of the skills certificate courses meets local, state, and national requirements for professional EMT certification. 

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Elementary Education, AA

This degree is designed to provide for the first two years of college preparation for students wanting to become elementary education teachers and/or who plan to become a paraprofessional (Instructional Aide).

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Economics: Applied Financial Economics, AA

The Economics degree builds upon a theoretical foundation and statistical training that prepares students to think analytically and critically to solve complex problems as well as to recognize the component of human behavior reflecting economics as a social science. The Associate of Arts Degree with an Economics Emphasis offers the choice between a General Economics track and an Applied Financial Economics (AFE) track. The General Economics track is a general transfer program for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-level program. The AFE program will assist in preparing students for a multitude of investment and risk management licenses for those seeking to continue in that path. Completion of the AFE track will include an Internship in Financial Economics with interactive participation of financial institutions.

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Economics, AA

The Economics degree builds upon a theoretical foundation and statistical training that prepares students to think analytically and critically to solve complex problems as well as to recognize the component of human behavior reflecting economics as a social science. The Associate of Arts Degree with an Economics Emphasis offers the choice between a General Economics track and an Applied Financial Economics (AFE) track. The General Economics track is a general transfer program for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-level program. The AFE program will assist in preparing students for a multitude of investment and risk management licenses for those seeking to continue in that path. Completion of the AFE track will include an Internship in Financial Economics with interactive participation of financial institutions.

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Early Childhood Education: Preschool Education, CA

The Preschool Education Certificate in Early Childhood Education provides students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills training necessary for students working in a preschool setting, family day care home, or childcare center. This certificate enables students to meet Nevada State licensing requirements for Preschool Director.

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Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Education, CA

The Infant/Toddler Certificate in Early Childhood Education provides students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills training necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family day care homes or childcare centers. This certificate enables students to meet Nevada State licensing requirements for Infant Toddler Director.

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Early Childhood Education: Early Care and Education, AAS

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education – Early Care and Education is designed for students seeking careers and/or personal growth in the field of early childhood education. The program provides students with both theoretical and practical skills needed to work in an infant/toddler, preschool setting, family day care, child care center, or in other child centered jobs. Upon completion of this degree, students may go directly into employment.

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Early Childhood Education: Director, AAS

The program is aimed at providing individuals with both the business knowledge needed for managing and/or owning a child care facility and the knowledge of children necessary to provide quality care.

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Early Childhood Education, AA

This degree is designed to provide for the first two years of college preparation for students wanting to be certified as early childhood teachers (preschool through second grade) who plan to become a paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) and/or in preparation for other early childhood careers.

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Drywall Applicator, CA

This degree prepares the students for employment as a Journeyman Drywall Applicator with the Carpenters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

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Drywall Applicator, AAS

This degree prepares the students for employment as a Journeyman Drywall Applicator with the Carpenters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

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Diesel Heavy Equipment Master Technician, AAS

The Diesel/Heavy Equipment program prepares students to enter the workforce as technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment.  The program focuses both on over the road trucks as well as diesel powered heavy equipment typically used in the construction industry.  Students will learn diesel engine and propulsion systems, fuel management systems, related accessory components, hydraulics, and HVAC.  All students will be prepared to take ASE certification exams at the completion of the appropriate course.

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Diesel Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, CA

The Diesel/Heavy Equipment program prepares students to enter the workforce as technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment. Students will learn diesel engine and propulsion systems, fuel management systems, related accessory components, as well as hydraulics and HVAC. All students will be prepared to take ASE certification exams at the completion of the appropriate course.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound…

This is a limited-entry program. Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound…

This is a limited-entry program. Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.

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Developmental Support Technician, SC

Nevada Revised Statute 433.279 requires that all Developmental Support Technicians become certified with the State of Nevada. Requirements include the completion of 10 credits with CSN in the courses below to meet the educational requirements of certification within two years of being hired.

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Dental Science, AS

The Associate of Science degree in Dental Science requires 4 semesters of coursework that prepares the student for application to the Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene limited-entry program or as a transfer degree to a pre-dental program.  The Associate of Science degree is a general transfer program for students who are planning to transfer to UNLV, UNR, NSU, GBC or another baccalaureate-level institution.  A secondary objective may be employment in the dental office or dental marketing industry.

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Dental Hygiene: Public Health Specialist, BS

Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs Orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement. For more information please visit www.csn.edu/limited-entry-admission.

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Dental Hygiene: Education Specialist, BS

Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs Orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement.  For more information please visit www.csn.edu/limited-entry-admission.

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Dental Hygiene, AS

The Dental Hygienist is the licensed prevention specialist in the dental health team, providing health education, administering local anesthesia, removing deposits and stains from teeth, exposing x-rays, and applying topical fluoride. The curriculum is demanding, requiring a high degree of individual motivation, stamina, and manual dexterity.  Graduates will be eligible to take the written national Board and clinical State or Regional Boards in order to become licensed.

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Dental Assisting, CA

The certificate is designed to prepare students for the national certification through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60611, (800) FOR-DANB. Students must successfully complete either ENG 100, 101, 107, or 113 with a C or above and may contact the Dental Assistant Program Director at 651-5851. Students must attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement. Dental assistants are primarily employed in private dental offices but may work in public clinics, hospitals, and dental schools. The curriculum includes classroom and laboratory experience in dental sciences, dental materials, radiology, chair-side assisting, and dental office management. In the student's last semester, the student will be placed in at least three clinical sites where they must complete 300 hours of clinical experience.

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Deaf Studies: American Sign Language/English Interpreting,…

This BAS program is intended for those wishing to become professional sign language interpreters. The program focuses on language (ASL and English) development and cultural studies for the lower-division portion and interpreting in the upper division portion. Students wishing to learn ASL only and not aspire toward a career in interpreting will still be able to earn an AAS degree in Deaf Studies which will prepare them to continue in other fields such as education, counseling, and social work.

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