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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.

College of Southern Nevada
AAS General Education Requirements and Course Choice Breakdown credits

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.

Department of Accounting, Finance, and Computer Office Technology
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Advanced Manufacturing: Automation, AAS

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.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Advanced Manufacturing: Machining, AAS

Provides students with classroom and laboratory experiences in CADD, CAM, CNC, milling, turning and geometric dimension and tolerances. Program focuses on those skills used in manufacturing machining, 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.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

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.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Air Conditioning Technology: Building Automation, AAS

This program prepares students to install, service, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation systems in commercial buildings, controlling Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, energy management systems, as well as lighting and security systems. Students who complete this program can significantly impact building energy consumption. Graduates can seek employment as building automation technicians and control systems technicians with manufacturers, vendors, service companies, and large facilities, such as government and educational facilities, hospitals, and office buildings.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

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.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

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.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

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.

Department of Business Administration
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Automotive Technology: Alternative Fuels and Hybrid…

This degree program, one of the largest of its kind in the west, prepares students for lucrative careers as automotive technicians as well as related automotive occupations. Instruction is provided on state-of-the-art equipment in both classrooms and labs. ASE Master Certified technicians provide all instruction, with the focus on understanding automotive systems operation and how to effectively and efficiently diagnose and service these systems. Additionally, emphasis is placed on preparing students to personally pass ASE certification exams. This degree places an emphasis on the current and emerging technology used in hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Automotive Technology: Collision Repair, AAS

The Collision Repair program is designed to prepare students as entry level collision repair technicians. Students will earn I-CAR (Industry Council for Automotive Repair) certification points in 26 different areas including customer service, estimating, welding, plastics, and paint and refinish. Successful students will become proficient in safe working procedures, structural, and nonstructural repairs, refinishing techniques, and estimating.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Automotive Technology: Master Technician, AAS

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Automotive Technology: Performance Technician, AAS

This degree program, one of the largest of its kind in the west, prepares students for lucrative careers as automotive technicians, as well as related automotive occupations. Instruction is provided on state-of-the-art equipment in both classrooms and labs. ASE Master Certified technicians provide all instruction, with the focus on understanding automotive systems operation and how to effectively and efficiently diagnose and service these systems. Additionally, emphasis is placed on preparing students to personally pass ASE certification exams. This degree places an emphasis on drivability diagnosis and repair.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Automotive Technology: Service Technician, AAS

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Aviation Technology: Cabin Service, AAS

The Aviation Technology program is designed specifically for students who have a desire to work in aviation-related careers. Thorough coverage of the Federal Aviation Regulations apply to all aspects of study. The program provides the application of concepts pertaining to passenger service operations for domestic and international flights. The program prepares students to enter the employment market as Cabin Service Personnel with a managerial perspective.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Aviation Technology: Flight Operations, AAS

The Aviation Technology Flight Operations program is designed specifically for students who have a desire to work in aviation-related careers. Thorough coverage of the Federal Aviation Regulations will apply to all aspects of study. The program provides the application of concepts pertaining to airport, aircraft and airline operations for domestic and international flights. The program will prepare students to enter the employment market as Flight Crew Members, Flight Operations Specialists, Crew Scheduler, Flight Follower, Customer Service Representative, or Assistant Flight Dispatcher. Students must meet all eligibility requirements determined by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot, AAS

The Aviation Technology Professional Pilot program is designed specifically for students who have a desire to work as professional pilots. Thorough coverage of the Federal Aviation Regulations will apply to all aspects of study. The program includes ground instruction and in-flight pilot training. The program will prepare students to enter the employment market as professional pilots. Graduates will model eligibility requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot certificate, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot Certificate in Airplane Single Engine Land. Students must meet all eligibility requirements determined by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Applied Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Business Management, AAS

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management provides the individual with the understanding and knowledge necessary for managing people and functions. Managerial and motivational theories, global management, decision making and organizational designs are stressed.

Department of Business Administration
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Business Management, CA

The Certificate of Achievement in Business Management provides students with the understanding and knowledge necessary for managing people and functions. Decision making for both private and public sector agencies is stressed in the program. Students will learn basic principles of management and human relations skills through various interactive course techniques and formats.

Department of Business Administration
Student Learning Outcomes credits

Cardiorespiratory Sciences, AAS

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.

Department of Health Related Professions
Student Learning Outcomes credits

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