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Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    39
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Retention Rate
    69%


AP Credit Policy

Upon receipt of an official score report from the College Board, WNC can grant credit for Advanced Placement examinations with a score of 3 or higher. For students who matriculated prior to Summer 2016, some examinations require a minimum score of 4 for credit. Refer to our website or contact WNC Admissions and Records for further information.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33Art Elective
3-D Art and Design33Art Elective
Art History33Art Elective
Biology33BIOL 100
46BIOL 190 and BIOL 191
Calculus AB34MATH 181
Calculus BC38MATH 181 and MATH 182
Calculus BC: AB Subscore34MATH 181
Chemistry33CHEM 121
46CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
Chinese Language and Culture56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
38111 and 112
47112 and 211
Comparative Government and Politics33Political Science Elective (3 cr.)
Computer Science A33CS 135
Computer Science Principles33CS Elective
46CS 135 and CS 202
Drawing33Art Elective
English Language and Composition33ENG 101
46ENG 101 and ENG 102
English Literature and Composition33ENG 101
46ENG 101 and ENG 102
Environmental Science33Environmental Science Elective
43ENV 101
European History36HIST 105 and HIST 106
French Language and Culture47112 and 211
38111 and 112
56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
German Language and Culture47112 and 211
38111 and 112
56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
Human Geography33GEOG 106
Italian Language and Culture38111 and 112
47112 and 211
56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
Japanese Language and Culture47112 and 211
56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
38111 and 112
Latin56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
38111 and 112
47112 and 211
Macroeconomics33ECON 103
Microeconomics33ECON 102
Music Theory33Music Elective
Physics 133PHYS 151
Physics 233PHYS 152
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism33PHYS 181
Physics C: Mechanics33PHYS 180
Psychology33PSY 101
Spanish Language and Culture56211 and 212 or Foreign Language elective
47112 and 211
38111 and 112
Spanish Literature and Culture36SPAN 211 and SPAN 212
Statistics33STAT 152
United States Government and Politics33US Constitutions
United States History36HIST 101 and Social Science Elective
World History: Modern36HIST 208 and HIST 209


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
    • American Sign Language (ASL)
    • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • B

    • Building Construction Technology/Technician
    • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
    • Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business/Commerce, General
  • C

    • Commercial and Advertising Art
    • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Construction Trades, General
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • D

    • Deaf Studies
  • E

    • Electrician
    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • G

    • General Studies
  • H

    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • I

    • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
    • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • K

    • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • M

    • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • N

    • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • P

    • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
    • Physical Sciences, General
    • Plumbing Technology/Plumber
    • Project Management
  • R

    • Real Estate
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • S

    • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • W

    • Welding Technology/Welder

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program


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