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Western Nevada College

Address:

2201 West College Parkway Carson City, Nevada 89703-7399

Telephone:

775-445-3000

Website:

www.wnc.edu

Degree Levels:

Associate Baccalaureate

2 Year / 4 Year:

Four Year

Academic Calendar:

Semester

Controls:

Public

Institution Sites

Carson City, NV
Address2201 West College Parkway
CityCarson City
TypeMain Campus
Douglas Campus
Address1680 Bently Parkway
CitySouth Minden
TypeAdditional Location
Fallon Campus
Address160 Campus Way
CityFallon
TypeAdditional Location
Northern Nevada Correctional Center (PEP)
Address1721 Snyder Ave
CityCarson City
TypeAdditional Location
Stewart Conservation Camp (SCC) (PEP)
Address1721 Snyder Ave
CityCarson City
TypeAdditional Location

Western Nevada College

Institution Programs

American Sign Language
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP16.1601
Apprenticeship
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0415
Associate of Arts
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts (AA)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0101
Associate of Science
Degree TypeAssociate of Science (AS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP40.0101
Automotive Brakes
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Engine Performance
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits11
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Mechanics
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Mechanics - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits31
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0199
Automotive Suspension and Steering
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits14
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Bookkeeping
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0302
Building Trades
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits32
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0415
Building Trades Carpentry
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Building Trades Construction Sheet Metal
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Building Trades Electrical
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Building Trades Heavy Equipment Operator
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Building Trades Plumbing
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Building Trades Telecommunications
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Business
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0201
Business
Degree TypeOther
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0201
Certified Inspector of Structures - residential
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0403
Certified Nursing Assistant
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits6
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.1614
CISCO Routing & Switching
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits15
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0901
Computer Information Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0101
Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Machining
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits11
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0501
Construction
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits33
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0415
Construction Gateway
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits15
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0000
Construction Management
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0412
Construction Skills
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits15
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP43.0103
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP43.0103
CTE Classroom Teaching – Certificate of Achievement
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1320
CTE Teacher Licensure, Business & Industry
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits18
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1319
CTE Teacher Training for Business & Industry Professionals
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1319
CTE Teaching I
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits15
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1319
CTE Teaching II
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1319
Cybersecurity
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.1003
Deaf Studies
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP05.0211
Early Childhood Education
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1209
Early Childhood Educator I
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Educator II
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.121
Elementary Education Certificate of Achievement
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1202
Emergency Medical Services
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0904
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits7.5
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0904
Energy Audit Inspection
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits6
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.1701
Energy Auditor Leadership
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits6
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.1701
Foundations of Elementary Education
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits15
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1501
Front End Developer
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits14
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0801
General Studies
Degree TypeAssociate of General Studies (AGS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0102
General Studies - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts (AA)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0199
Graphic Design
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0402
Graphic Design
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP50.0402
Health Science
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.0000
HVAC/R
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0201
Industrial Electronics Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits13
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0105
Industrial Electronics Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.0612
IT Essentials
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits11
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0801
IT Project Management
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits13
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.1005
IT Security: Ethical Hacking
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits13
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.1003
IT Security: General Security
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits13
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0103
Machine Tool Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0501
Machine Tool Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0501
Manual Machinging
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits13
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0501
Manufacturing Technician
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits13
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.0613
Manufacturing Technician - Prison Education Program (SCC)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits14
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0199
Mechatronics & Electronics
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.0612
Mechatronics Foundation
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.0613
Mechatronics Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP15.0612
Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Server Administrator
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0103
Network Support
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits15
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.1002
Nursing
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits71.5
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.3801
Organization and Project Management
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits120
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0211
Phlebotomy
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits7.5
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP51.1009
Real Estate Salesperson
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits6
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.1501
Residential Energy Auditor - Infiltration & Duct Leakage
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits6
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0303
Residential Energy Auditor Advanced
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits8
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0303
Residential Energy Auditor Foundation
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year
Credits5
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP52.0303
Secondary Education Endorsement - Programming
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP13.1321
Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0000
Technology - Automotive Mechanics
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP47.0604
Technology - Computer Information Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP11.0101
Technology - Construction
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP46.0415
Technology - Welding
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Transfer Degree - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts (AA)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0199
Welding - FCAW and GTAW
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding - FCAW and GTAW - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits60
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0199
Welding - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP24.0199
Welding - SMAW and GMAW
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding - SMAW and GMAW - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding Preparation Certificate
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits9
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding Preparation Certificate - Prison Education Program (NNCC)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits9
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Welding Technology
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits30
Credit PeriodSemester
CIP48.0508
Program Degree Type Credits Credit Period CIP
American Sign Language Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 16.1601
Apprenticeship Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 46.0415
Associate of Arts Associate of Arts (AA) 60 Semester 24.0101
Associate of Science Associate of Science (AS) 60 Semester 40.0101
Automotive Brakes Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Engine Performance Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 11 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Mechanics Certificate, Undergraduate – 1 year or more 30 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Mechanics - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 31 Semester 24.0199
Automotive Suspension and Steering Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 47.0604
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 14 Semester 47.0604
Bookkeeping Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 52.0302
Building Trades Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 32 Semester 46.0415
Building Trades Carpentry Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0000
Building Trades Construction Sheet Metal Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0000
Building Trades Electrical Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0000
Building Trades Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0000
Building Trades Plumbing Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0000
Building Trades Telecommunications Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0000
Business Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 52.0201
Business Other 60 Semester 52.0201
Certified Inspector of Structures - residential Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Semester 46.0403
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 6 Semester 51.1614
CISCO Routing & Switching Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 15 Semester 11.0901
Computer Information Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 11.0101
Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Machining Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 11 Semester 48.0501
Construction Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 33 Semester 46.0415
Construction Gateway Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 15 Semester 46.0000
Construction Management Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 120 Semester 46.0412
Construction Skills Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 15 Semester 46
Criminal Justice Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 43.0103
Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 43.0103
CTE Classroom Teaching – Certificate of Achievement Certificate, Undergraduate – 1 year or more 30 Semester 13.1320
CTE Teacher Licensure, Business & Industry Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 18 Semester 13.1319
CTE Teacher Training for Business & Industry Professionals Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 13.1319
CTE Teaching I Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 15 Semester 13.1319
CTE Teaching II Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 12 Semester 13.1319
Cybersecurity Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 11.1003
Deaf Studies Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 05.0211
Early Childhood Education Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 13.1209
Early Childhood Educator I Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 13.121
Early Childhood Educator II Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 10 Semester 13.121
Elementary Education Certificate of Achievement Certificate, Undergraduate – 1 year or more 30 Semester 13.1202
Emergency Medical Services Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 51.0904
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 7.5 Semester 51.0904
Energy Audit Inspection Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 6 Semester 15.1701
Energy Auditor Leadership Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 6 Semester 15.1701
Foundations of Elementary Education Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 15 Semester 13.1501
Front End Developer Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 14 Semester 11.0801
General Studies Associate of General Studies (AGS) 60 Semester 24.0102
General Studies - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Associate of Arts (AA) 60 Semester 24.0199
Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 50.0402
Graphic Design Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 30 Semester 50.0402
Health Science Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 51.0000
HVAC/R Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 47.0201
Industrial Electronics Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 13 Semester 47.0105
Industrial Electronics Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 15.0612
IT Essentials Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 11 Semester 11.0801
IT Project Management Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 13 Semester 11.1005
IT Security: Ethical Hacking Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 13 Semester 11.1003
IT Security: General Security Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 13 Semester 11.0103
Machine Tool Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 48.0501
Machine Tool Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 48.0501
Manual Machinging Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 13 Semester 48.0501
Manufacturing Technician Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 13 Semester 15.0613
Manufacturing Technician - Prison Education Program (SCC) Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 14 Semester 24.0199
Mechatronics & Electronics Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 15.0612
Mechatronics Foundation Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 15.0613
Mechatronics Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 15.0612
Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Server Administrator Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Semester 11.0103
Network Support Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 15 Semester 11.1002
Nursing Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 71.5 Semester 51.3801
Organization and Project Management Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 120 Semester 52.0211
Phlebotomy Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 7.5 Semester 51.1009
Real Estate Salesperson Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 6 Semester 52.1501
Residential Energy Auditor - Infiltration & Duct Leakage Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 6 Semester 52.0303
Residential Energy Auditor Advanced Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 8 Semester 52.0303
Residential Energy Auditor Foundation Certificate, Undergraduate – less than 1 year 5 Semester 52.0303
Secondary Education Endorsement - Programming Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Semester 13.1321
Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 47.0000
Technology - Automotive Mechanics Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 47.0604
Technology - Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 11.0101
Technology - Construction Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 46.0415
Technology - Welding Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 48.0508
Transfer Degree - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Associate of Arts (AA) 60 Semester 24.0199
Welding - FCAW and GTAW Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Semester 48.0508
Welding - FCAW and GTAW - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Semester 48.0508
Welding - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 60 Semester 24.0199
Welding - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 24.0199
Welding - SMAW and GMAW Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Semester 48.0508
Welding - SMAW and GMAW - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Semester 48.0508
Welding Preparation Certificate Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 9 Semester 48.0508
Welding Preparation Certificate - Prison Education Program (NNCC) Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 9 Semester 48.0508
Welding Technology Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 30 Semester 48.0508

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Accreditation Report

Most Recent Evaluation Spring 2026 Ad Hoc Report with Visit Next Evaluation Spring 2027 Ad Hoc Report Reason for Accreditation As of their most recent evaluation, this institution is substantially compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Institution Notification Letter
Current Accreditation Status

Accredited

First Accredited

1975

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