WHAT IS CTE COLLEGE CREDIT?
The CTE College Credit Program awards free college credit for high school classes. Eligible high school classes are a part of a CTE high school program which is generally three years of high school classes (Level 1-3).
There are over 45 CTE programs offered through Nevada, which have been approved for college classes at CSN. High school students can apply as early as their junior year if they are in the third-level course.
Who is Eligible?
High school students who receive the Nevada Department of Education Certificate of Skill Attainment may qualify for free college classes. To be eligible you must:
- Complete an approved CTE high school program sequence with a minimum of 3.0/B grade point average or higher;
- Pass the State End-of-Program Assessment; and
- Pass the State Workplace Readiness Assessment.
High School Programs That May Qualify for
Free College Classes at CSN
Accounting & Finance
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Accounting & Finance I
- Accounting & Finance II
- Accounting & Finance III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ACC 201 - Financial Accounting (3 CR)
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Accounting & Finance (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Accounting & Finance I
- Accounting & Finance II
To Earn this Articulated College Credit
- ACC 201 - Financial Accounting (3 credits)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Administrative Services
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Office Management I
- Office Management II
- Office Management III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ACC 135B - Bookkeeping I (3 CR)
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Architectural Design
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Architectural Design I
- Architectural Design II
- Architectural Design III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CADD 100 - Intro to Computer Aided Drafting (3 CR)
- CADD 105 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Automotive Service Technician
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Automotive Service Technician I
- Automotive Service Technician II
- Automotive Service Technician III
- Automotive Service Technician IV
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- AUTO 105B - Automotive Maintenance I (2 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (CA)
- Automotive Technology: Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Technician (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Collision Repair (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Diagnostic Specialist (CA)
- Automotive Technology: Heavy-Line Specialist (CA)
- Automotive Technology: Master Technician (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Performance Technician (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Service Technician (AAS)
- Collision Repair (CA)
Automotive Technology
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Automotive Technology I
- Automotive Technology II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- AUTO 105B - Automotive Maintenance I (2 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (CA)
- Automotive Technology: Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Technician (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Collision Repair (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Diagnostic Specialist (CA)
- Automotive Technology: Heavy-Line Specialist (CA)
- Automotive Technology: Master Technician (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Performance Technician (AAS)
- Automotive Technology: Service Technician (AAS)
- Collision Repair (CA)
Aviation Technology
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Aviation Technology I
- Aviation Technology II
- Aviation Technology III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- AV 100B - Aviation Orientation (3 CR)
- AV 110B - Private Pilot Ground School (4 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Aviation Technology (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Aviation Technology I
- Aviation Technology II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- AV 100B – Aviation Technology
- FMM 101B* Introduction to Workplace Safety Requires OSHA Certification (1 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Baking and Pastry
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Culinary Arts I
- Baking and Pastry I
- Baking and Pastry II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CUL 125 - Principles of Baking (3 CR)
- HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Biomedical
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Biomedical I
- Biomedical II
- Biomedical III
To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program
- Limited Entry Program Point Award: Students choosing to pursue the CSN Medical Laboratory Tech (AAS) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (BAS) will be awarded 1 point in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application.
- Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Business Management
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Principles of Business & Marketing
- Business Management II
- Business Management III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
- MGT 201 - Principles of Management (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Business Management (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Principles of Business & Marketing
- Business Management I
To Earn this Articulated College Credit
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 Credits)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Computer Science
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Computer Science I or AP Computer Science Principles
- Computer Science II
- Computer Science III or AP Computer Science A
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CIT 130 - Beginning Java (3 CR)
- CIT 129 - Intro to Programming (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Criminal Justice
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Criminal Justice I
- Criminal Justice II
- Criminal Justice III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CRJ 104 - Intro to Administration of Justice (3 CR)
- CRJ 225 - Criminal Evidence (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Culinary Arts
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Culinary Arts I
- Culinary Arts II
- Culinary Arts III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CUL 110 - Basic Cookery (4 CR)
- HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3 CR)
- FAB 102 - Sanitation for the Food Service Industry (2 CR)*
*Must earn ServSafe Certification for FAB 102 credit.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Culinary Arts (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Culinary Arts I
- Culinary Arts II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- HMD 101- Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3CR)
- FAB 102 -Sanitation for the Food Service Industry (2 CR)*
*Must earn ServSafe Certification Food Manager for FAB 102 credit
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Cybersecurity
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Cybersecurity I
- Cybersecurity II
- Cybersecurity III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CIT 112B - Network + (3 CR)
- CIT 114B - IT Essentials (4CR)
- CSEC 101B - Incident Handling & Response (3 CR)
- CSEC 110B- Intro to Digital Forensics (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Cybersecurity (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Cybersecurity I
- Cybersecurity II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CIT 112B (3CR)
- CIT 114B (3CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Design Drafting (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Design Drafting I
- Design Drafting II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ADT 201B
- CADD 100
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Drafting and Design
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Drafting and Design I
- Drafting and Design II
- Drafting and Design III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CADD 100 - Intro to Computer Aided Drafting (3 CR)
- CADD 105 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Early Childhood Education
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Early Childhood Education I
- Early Childhood Education II
- Early Childhood Education III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ECE 202 - Understanding Human Growth and Development (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
- Early Childhood Education (AA)
- Early Childhood Education: Director (AAS)
- Early Childhood Education: Early Care and Education (AAS)
- Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Education (CA)
- Early Childhood Education: Preschool Education (CA)
- Elementary Education: (AA)
- Secondary Education: (AA)
- Special Education: (AA)
Early Childhood Education (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Early Childhood Education I
- Early Childhood Education II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ECE 202 – Understanding Human Growth and Development (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
- Early Childhood Education (AA)
- Early Childhood Education: Director (AAS)
- Early Childhood Education: Early Care and Education (AAS)
- Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Education (CA)
- Early Childhood Education: Preschool Education (CA)
- Elementary Education: (AA)
- Secondary Education: (AA)
- Special Education: (AA)
Electronic Technology
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Electronic Technology I
- Electronic Technology II
- Electronic Technology III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ET 100B - Survey of Electronics (3 CR)
- ET 104B - Fabrication and Soldering (2 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Electronic Technology (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Electronic Technology I
- Electronic Technology II
o Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ET 100B -Survey of Electronics
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Emergency Medical Technician
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Health Science II or Emergency Medical Svcs
- Emergency Medical Technician
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- EMS 108B - Emergency Medical Technician Training (8 CR)
- EMS 150B - EMT Clinical Practice (1 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Emergency Medical Technician (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Principles of Health Science
- Emergency Medical Technician
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- EMS 108B - Emergency Medical Technician Training (8 CR)
- EMS 150B - EMT Clinical Practice (1 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Fire Science
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Fire Science I
- Fire Science II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- FT 101 - Principles of Emergency Services (3 CR)
- FT 298 - Seminar In Fire Management (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Forensic Science
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Forensic Science I
- Forensic Science II
- Forensic Science III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CRJ 161 - Criminal Scene Investigations (3 CR)
- CRJ 164 - Intro to Criminal Investigation (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Graphic Design
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Graphic Design I
- Graphic Design II
- Graphic Design III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- GRC 101 - Intro to Graphic Communications (3 CR)
- GRC 103 - Intro to Computer Graphics (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Graphic Design (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Graphic Design I
- Graphic Design II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- GRC 101 - Intro to Graphic Communications (3 CR)
- GRC 103 - Intro to Computer Graphics (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
High School of Business
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- HSB Prin of Business and HSB Business Economics
- HSB Prin of Marketing and HSB Principles of Finance
- HSB Prin of Mgmt and HSB Business Strategies
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (3 CR)
- MGT 201 - Principles of Management (3 CR)
- MKT 210 - Marketing Principles (3 CR)
- IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems (3 CR)*
*IS 101 - Local agreement with CCSD WCTA; Requires passing - MOS Certification.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Hospitality and Tourism
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Hospitality and Tourism I
- Hospitality and Tourism II
- Hospitality and Tourism III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3 CR)
- TCA 141 - Travel and Tourism I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Hospitality and Tourism (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Hospitality and Tourism I
- Hospitality and Tourism II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
IT Networking
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- CISCO IT Essentials/Intro to Cybersecurity
- CISCO-CCNA I Introduction to Networking
- CISCO-CCNA II Routing and Switching Essentials
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CSCO 120 - CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals (4 CR)
- CSCO 121 - CCNA Routing and Switching Essentials (4 CR)
- CSCO 220 - CCNA Scaling Networks (4 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Law Enforcement
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Law Enforcement I
- Law Enforcement II
- Law Enforcement III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- CRJ 104 - Intro to Administration of Justice (3 CR)
- CRJ 161 - Crime Scene Investigation (3CR)
- CRJ 164 - Introduction to Criminal Investigation (3CR)
- CRJ 225 - Criminal Evidence (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Marketing
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Principles of Business & Marketing
- Marketing I
- Marketing II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
- MKT 210 - Marketing Principles (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Marketing (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Principles of Business & Marketing
- Marketing I
To Earn this Articulated College Credit
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 Credits)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Mechanical Technology - Option 1
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Mechanical Technology I
- Mechanical Technology II
- Mechanical Technology III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
*Option 1:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Mechanical Technology college credit
- MT 106B - Mechanical Power Transmission (4 CR)
- MT 108B - Fluid Power (4 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Mechanical Technology - Option 2
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Mechanical Technology I
- Mechanical Technology II
- Mechanical Technology III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
*Option 2:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Mechanical Technology college credit
- DT 150B - Diesel Hydraulics (4 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
National Academy Foundation - Academy of Finance
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- NAF Prin of Finance and NAF Business Economics
- NAF Financial Services and NAF Business Global Econ
- NAF Ethics in Business and NAF Insurance
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- BUS 101 - Intro to Business (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
National Academy Foundation - Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- NAF Prin of Hosp & Tourism and NAF Customer Service
- NAF Geo for Tourism and NAF Sustainable Tourism
- NAF Hosp Mkt and NAF Sports, Entertmnt & Event Planning
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- HMD 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry (3 CR)
- TCA 141 - Travel and Tourism I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Nursing Assistant
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Health Science II or Medical Terminology
- Nursing Assistant
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- NURS 130 - Nursing Assistant (6 CR)
- Limited Entry Program Point Award: Students choosing to pursue the CSN AAS Nursing (RN) program will be awarded 1 point in in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application if they have a CNA credential/license."
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Office Management (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Principles of Office Management and Logistics Management
- Office Management
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- ACC 135B - Bookkeeping I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Photography
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Photography I
- Photography II
- Photography III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- PHO 101 - Beginning Photography (3 CR)
- PHO 102B - Digital Photo Imaging I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Radio Production
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Radio Production I
- Radio Production II
- Radio Production III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- JOUR 100 - Intro to Journalism and Media Studies (3 CR)
- JOUR 101 - Critical Analysis of the Mass Media (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Respiratory Science
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Respiratory Science I
- Respiratory Science II
- Respiratory Science III
To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program
- Limited Entry Program Point Award: Students choosing to pursue the CSN AAS Cardiorespiratory Sciences (Respiratory Therapy) will be awarded 1 point in the program's Limited Early Admission Application.
- Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Sports Medicine
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Sports Medicine I
- Sports Medicine II
To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program
- Limited Entry Program Point Award: Students choosing to pursue the CSN AAS Physical Therapist Assistant program will be awarded 1 point in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application.
- Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Theatre Technology
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Theatre Technology I
- Theatre Technology II
- Theatre Technology III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- THTR 204 - Theatre Technology I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Video Production
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Video Production I
- Video Production II
- Video Production III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- VID 110B - Videography and Film I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Video Production (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Video Production I
- Video Production II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- VID 110B - Videography and Film I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Web Design and Development - Option 1
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Web Design and Development I
- Web Design and Development II
- Web Design and Development III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
*Option 1:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
- GRC 175 - Web Design I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Web Design and Development (Two Year Sequence) Option 1
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Web Design and Development I
- Web Design and Development II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
*Option 1:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
- GRC 175 - Web Design I (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Web Design and Development - Option 2
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Web Design and Development I
- Web Design and Development II
- Web Design and Development III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
*Option 2:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
- CIT 151 - Beginning Web Development (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Web Design and Development (Two Year Sequence) Option 2
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Web Design and Development I
- Web Design and Development II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
*Option 2:
*Students must select Option 1 or Option 2 when applying for Web Design and Development college credit
- CIT 151 - Web Design I - Beginning Web Development (3 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Welding Technology
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Welding Technology I
- Welding Technology II
- Welding Technology III
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- WELD 100B - Intro to Welding (4 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Welding Technology (Two Year Sequence)
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Welding Technology I
- Welding Technology II
To Earn this CSN Articulated College Credit
- WELD 100B - Intro to Welding (4 CR)
- FMM 101B* Introduction to Workplace Safety Requires OSHA Certification (1 CR)
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Any CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- Any CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog
To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program
- Limited Entry Point Award: Students choosing to pursue CSN's Health Information Technology (AAS) or Medical Coding (CA) will be awarded 1 point in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application.
- Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
Any Healthcare CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog
Complete this High School CTE Program and Course Sequence
- ANY Healthcare CTE Program in the Nevada CTE Catalog
To Earn this Point Award towards CSN's Limited Entry Program
- Limited Entry Point Award: Students choosing to pursue CSN's Ophthalmic Dispensing (AAS) will be awarded 2 points in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application.
- Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit Application for the point award. The limited entry point award will be granted when the student applies for the limited entry program.
Leading to These CSN Degree/Certificate Pathways
The Nevada Department of Education is restructuring high school CTE Programs of Study to increase access and opportunity for all students. Most CTE Programs of Study will transition from a 3-year to a 2-year program. There may be changes to assessments that may impact articulation agreements and a student's eligibility to earn free CTE College Credit.
College of Southern Nevada reserves the right to add, amend or terminate articulation agreements at any time due to changes in CTE state standards, CTE assessments, college programs, and/or curriculum.