Nevada State College
Henderson, NevadaNestled at the foot of Mount Scorpion in Henderson, Nevada State's 511-acre campus is rapidly developing to meet our growing student population and dynamic programs. We offer over 45 bachelor's degrees and a wide range of minors that help students acheive their goals and improve their lives. We are well-known for:
1. Small, personalized classes where the instructors get to know each student
2. A tradition of supporting well-rounded graduates with a foundation in the liberal arts
3. A committment to diversity and inclusion.
Last Updated: 2022-06-13
Passport Block
The NSC Passport aligns with our Core Curriculum. Students who finish our Core Curriculum will we very close to completing the Passport, and students who follow the Passport will complete our Core Curriculum. However, students who want a Passport from NSC must be sure they complete COM 101 to satisfy the Oral Communications block, as this is an option (but not a requirement) in our Core Curriculum. Also, students who transfer to Nevada State must satisfy a statewide requirement to complete a class in the Nevada Constitution. Typically, tranfer students satisfy this requirement with a one-credit class.
Students must take COM 101 to satisfy this Passport Block.
Oral CommunicationCourses in Oral Communication | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
✔ | COM | 101 | Oral Communication | |
Students must take ENG 102 to satsify the Written Communication Block.
Written CommunicationCourses in Written Communication | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
✔ | ENG | 102 | Composition II | |
Students must take one of the following courses:
Quantitative LiteracyCourses in Quantitative Literacy | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
MATH | 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | ||
MATH | 124 | College Algebra | ||
MATH | 125 | College Mathematics Through Games and Programming | ||
MATH | 125E | College Mathematics Through Games and Programing | ||
MATH | 126 | Pre-calculus Mathematics I | ||
MATH | 126E | Math 126 Stretch | ||
MATH | 127 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics II | ||
MATH | 127S | Pre-Calculus Mathematics II Stretch | ||
MATH | 128 | Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry | ||
MATH | 132 | Finite Mathematics | ||
MATH | 181 | Calculus I | ||
STAT | 152 | Introduction to Statistics | ||
STAT | 152E | Introduction to Statistics Expanded | ||
Students must take two of the following classes. One must be a lab (denoted with an L).
Natural SciencesCourses in Natural Sciences | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
ANTH | 102 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | ||
AST | 103 | Introduction to Astronomy: Solar System | ||
AST | 104 | Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | ||
AST | 105 | Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies Laboratory (L) | ||
BIOL | 101 | Biology for Non-Majors (L) | ||
BIOL | 189 | Fundamentals of Life Science (L) | ||
CHEM | 105 | Chemistry Man and Society | ||
CHEM | 121 | General Chemistry I (L) | ||
CHEM | 122 | General Chemistry II (L) | ||
ENV | 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
GEOG | 117 | Meteorology/Climatology | ||
GEOL | 100 | Earthquakes Volcanoes and Natural Disasters | ||
GEOL | 101 | Exploring Planet Earth (L) | ||
PHYS | 151 | General Physics I (L) | ||
PHYS | 152 | General Physics II (L) | ||
Students must take two of the following courses. (To complete the Interstate Passport, students must take at least one class marked with “CD,” from this category (Human Cultures) or from Human Society and the Individual. Students who do not take at least one class marked with "CD" from these categories must take an additional class marked “CD” (listed at the end) to satisfy the Passport requirements. The classes in that category will not satisfy the Human Cultures or Human Society and the Individual Requirements.
Human CulturesCourses in Human Cultures | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
✔ | AM | 253 | Deaf Culture (CD) | |
AM | XXX | Any American Sign Language course | ||
CH | 201 | Ancient and Medieval Cultures | ||
CH | 202 | The Modern World | ||
COM | 101 | Oral Communication (Recommended) | ||
COM | 110 | Power Culture and Society (CD) | ||
COM | 250 | News Gathering and Writing | ||
✔ | EDU | 250 | Foundations of Education | |
ENG | 131 | Introduction to Literature | ||
ENG | 201 | Writing and Identity | ||
✔ | ENG | 205 | Introduction to Creative Writing Fiction and Poetry | |
ENG | 226 | Memoir and Autobiography | ||
ENG | 231 | World Literature I (CD) | ||
ENG | 232 | World Literature II (CD) | ||
ENG | 235 | Survey of English Literature | ||
ENG | 236 | Survey of English Literature II | ||
ENG | 241 | Survey of American Literature I | ||
ENG | 242 | Survey of American Literature II | ||
ENG | 251 | Introduction to Young Adult Literature | ||
ENG | 272 | Queer Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 277 | Introduction to the Graphic Novel | ||
ENG | 290 | Introduction to African-American Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 292 | Introduction to Chicano Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 427A | Women and Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 481A | Comparative Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 481B | Modern Comparative Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 485 | Topics in Comparative Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 485A | Asian Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 486A | Studies in Post-colonial Literature and Theory (CD) | ||
ENG | 490 | Asian American Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 490A | Gender and Sexual Identity in Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 494A | Native American Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 495C | African-American Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 496A | Themes in Modern Chicano Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | 497A | Topics in Multicultural Literature (CD) | ||
ENG | XXX | Any ENG Literature Class higher 232 | ||
ETS | 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (CD) | ||
ETS | 375 | US Latino/a-Chicano/a Experience (CD) | ||
✔ | HIST | 101 | US History to 1877 | |
✔ | HIST | 102 | US History Since 1877 | |
HIST | 105 | European Civilization to 1648 | ||
HIST | 106 | European Civilization since 1648 | ||
HIST | 202 | Introduction to American Military History | ||
HIST | 211 | History of East Asia I | ||
HIST | 212 | History of East Asia II | ||
HIST | 251 | Historical Investigation | ||
HIST | 320 | Hispanic Culture in the US (CD) | ||
HIST | 418 | American Indian Relations (CD) | ||
HIST | 424 | Role of Religion in US Culture (CD) | ||
HIST | 432 | History of Women in the US (CD) | ||
HIST | 433 | African-American History (CD) | ||
HIST | 436 | Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective (CD) | ||
HIST | 444 | Latinos in the American West (CD) | ||
HIST | 449 | History of Japan (CD) | ||
HIST | 450 | Modern Chinese History (CD) | ||
HIST | 470 | History of Mexico (CD) | ||
HIST | 478 | Middle Eastern Studies (CD) | ||
HIST | XXX | Any History Class | ||
PHIL | 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | ||
PHIL | 207 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | ||
PHIL | 210 | World Religions | ||
PHIL | 245 | Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
PHIL | 311 | Professional Ethics | ||
PHIL | 321 | Philosophy of Terrorism | ||
SPAN | XXX | Any Spanish Class | ||
Courses in Cultural Diversity | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
ANTH | 216 | Cultures Through Film (CD) | ||
EDRL | 402 | Literature for Young Adults (CD) | ||
ETS | 435 | Asian-American Identities in Comparative Context (CD) | ||
PSY | 468 | Psychology of Inequality (CD) | ||
SOC | 449 | Sex and Social Arrangements (CD) | ||
SOC | 453 | Gender and Society (CD) | ||
SOC | 469 | Crossing Borders/Global Migrations (CD) | ||
SOC | 471 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America (CD) | ||
Students must take at least one class from the list below. These courses focus on the communication and problem solving skills students need to engage in contemporary political discourse and participate responsibily in our society.
Critical ThinkingCourses in Critical Thinking | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
HIST | 101 | US History to 1877 and HIST 102 US History Since 1877 | ||
HIST | 101 | US History to 1877 and PSC 100 Nevada Constitution | ||
HIST | 101 | US History to 1877 and HIST 217 Nevada History | ||
PSC | 101 | Introduction to American Politics (from an NSHE institution) | ||
PSC | 101 | Introduction to American Politics (equivalent from out of state) and PSC 100 Nevada Constitution | ||
PSC | 101 | Introduction to American Politics (equivalent from out of state) and HIST 217 Nevada History | ||
Students must take one of the following courses:
Creative ExpressionCourses in Creative Expression | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
ART | XXX | Any Art Class | ||
FIS | 100 | Introduction to Film | ||
✔ | FIS | 110 | Language of Film | |
MUS | 121 | Music Appreciation | ||
MUS | 122 | Survey of Jazz | ||
MUS | 128 | Masterworks of Music | ||
THTR | 100 | Introduction to the Theatre | ||
THTR | 105 | Introduction to Acting I | ||
VIS | 113 | Creating with Digital Video | ||
VIS | 131 | Storyboarding and Previsualization | ||
Students must take one of the following courses. CEP 123 OR ALS 101N is required for all Nevada State Students with less than 30 credits, so we recommend taking either of those courses to complete this Passport Block. For students transfering to NSC with more than 30 credits, BUS 101, LDE 201, or PHIL 135 will satisfy the Teamwork and Value Systems Passport Block.
Teamwork and Value SystemsCourses in Teamwork and Value Systems | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
✔ | ALS | 101 | College Success | |
BUS | 101 | Introduction to Business | ||
CEP | 123 | College and Career Success | ||
✔ | LDE | 201 | Introduction to Leadership | |
PHIL | 135 | Introduction to Ethics | ||
Students must take one of the following courses. (To complete the Interstate Passport, students must take at least one class marked with “CD,” from this category (Human Society and the Individual) or from Human Cultures. Students who do not take at least one class marked with "CD" from these categories must take an additional class marked “CD” (listed at the of the Human Cultures Passport Block) to satisfy the Passport requirements. The classes in that category will not satisfy the Human Cultures or Human Society and the Individual Requirements.
Human Society and the IndividualCourses in Human Society and the Individual | ||||
Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
ANTH | 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (CD) | ||
COM | 216 | Survey of Communication Studies | ||
✔ | CRJ | 104 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | |
ECON | 103 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
✔ | EDU | 250 | Foundations of Education | |
PSC | 210 | American Public Policy | ||
PSC | 211 | Comparative Government and Politics | ||
PSC | 231 | World Politics | ||
✔ | PSY | 101 | General Psychology | |
✔ | SOC | 101 | Principles of Sociology | |
SOC | 102 | Contemporary Social Issues | ||
WMST | 101 | Introduction to Womenâ??s Studies (CD) | ||
Program Highlights
Speech-Language Pathology (MEd)
Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education (BA)
Elementary Education (BA)
Speech Pathology (BA)
Biology (BS)
Business Administration (BS)
Communication (BA)
Criminal Justice (BA)
Deaf Studies (BA)
English (BA)
Environmental & Resource Science (BS)
History (BA)
History (BA) – Pre-Law
Human Health Sciences (BS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA/BS)
Management (BAS)
Mathematics (BS)
Psychology (BA)
Psychology (BS)
Public Administration in Law Enforcement (BA)
Visual Media (BA) – Animation
Visual Media (BA) – Digital Cinema
Contact Info
Institutional Liaison: Gregory Robinson
Contact for Students: Alex Kunkle
Interstate Passport is based at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, a 501c3 regional compact, located in Boulder, Colorado.
Funded in part by Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation.
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