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Accounting, AAS

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting provides a comprehensive background in the principles, procedures and theories of organizing and maintaining business and financial transactions.

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Bookkeeping, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Bookkeeping provides students with the necessary skills for entry-level positions such as accounts receivable or payable clerk, general secretary/bookkeeper, part-time bookkeeper, and payroll clerk.

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Air Conditioning Technology, AAS

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot and repair residential heating and cooling systems. Additionally, the program includes commercial refrigeration courses enabling students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair walk-in freezers, ice machines and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field. Along with core classes, academic skills emphasizing related math, science and human relations components are stressed to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

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Air Conditioning Technology, CA

Prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair residential heating and cooling systems.  Students will have an in depth look at sheet-metal fabrication, fiberglass and flexible ductwork. Prepare students to install refrigeration tubing and brazed connections to dissimilar metals. Students will earn certifications necessary for entry level employment such as EPA 608 and OSHA 10.

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Air Conditioning Technology: Central Plant, AAS

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair central plant industrial heating and cooling systems. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, central plant equipment, and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field. Along with core classes, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

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Anthropology, AA

Anthropology is the study of all aspects of humans in all times and in all places. A four-field approach to the study of humanity – including human biological characteristics, culture, language, and the human past – provides students with an evolutionary, holistic, and comparative understanding of human diversity and similarity.

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Art, AA

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Biological Science, AS

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 upon completion of the AS degree.

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Associate of Business, AB

The Associate of Business (AB) degree provides the equivalent of the first two years of a bachelor's degree in business related subject areas. Students who pursue this degree are primarily interested in transferring to NSC, UNLV, UNR or another baccalaureate level institution. A secondary objective may be employment upon completion of the AB.

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Honors Program

The mission of the Honors Program at the College of Southern Nevada is to provide high-achieving students with an enriched academic environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, social awareness, and scholarly excellence.

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AA/AB/AS General Education Requirements

The general education requirements listed here cover transfer degrees to NSHE four-year institutions. The completion of the associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of business degree automatically fulfills the lower-division general education requirements at any other NSHE institution¹. Completion of the associate of arts, associate of science, or the associate of business degree does not guarantee satisfaction of all State College or university lower-division requirements except for the lower-division general education requirements².

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AAS General Education Requirements

The general education requirements listed here cover degrees that provide employment related and career enhancing skills necessary to succeed in a chosen occupational or technical field of study. Although the AAS degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year program at other NSHE institutions, many of the courses will transfer to NSHE or other four-year colleges and universities.

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Air Conditioning Technology: Central Plant, CA

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair central plant industrial heating and cooling systems. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, central plant equipment, and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

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Air Conditioning Technology: Critical Systems, AAS

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair critical systems such as in data process centers and hospitals. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment for equipment cooling and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field. Along with core classes, academic skills emphasizing related math, science, and human relations components are stressed to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

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Air Conditioning Technology: Critical Systems, CA

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair critical systems such as in data process centers and hospitals. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment for equipment cooling and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

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Air Conditioning Technology: Food Service Refrigeration, AAS

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration systems. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair walk-in freezers, ice machines, and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field.

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Air Conditioning Technology: Food Service Refrigeration, CA

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration systems. This program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair walk-in freezers, ice machines, and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

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Cultural Resource Management, CA

Cultural resource management (CRM) is the practice of preserving cultural resources through the use of archaeological methods of survey, data collection, excavation, laboratory analysis and curation of cultural materials (artifacts), monitoring sensitive sites and public outreach. CRM archaeologists work with state and federal agencies, museums, and with private firms to ensure compliance with federal and state laws that protect cultural resources on federal and public land. The program is designed to prepare students by teaching them the skills required to obtain employment as entry-level archaeological technicians working in the field, in labs, and for museums.

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Forensic Anthropology, CA

The Forensic Anthropology certificate program provides a foundation in the biological, social, and applied components of forensic activities in which anthropologists engage. The certificate program is designed to prepare students for a variety of pathways leading to careers in forensic anthropology at local and national levels. The program offers students opportunities for practical application of learning within an academic framework.

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Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services, AAS

The Applied Psychology degree offers required general education courses and a broad foundation in direct service provision of quality mental health and other community services.  The degree program is interdisciplinary in nature and is designed to prepare students for direct service careers in a variety of public, non-profit, or private mental health or community service organizations.  The program offers students opportunities for practical application of learning within an academic framework applying ethical standards.

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