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NSC at a Glance
Nevada State College is a comprehensive college offering bachelor’s degrees in more than 20 fields of study . Established in 2002, NSC is the first four-year state college in Nevada.
Location & Campus
NSC’s main campus sits on a 509-acre site in Henderson, Nevada, a city consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and located just 15 miles from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. The College also has a satellite campus in the heart of Henderson’s Downtown District and off-site locations throughout the state of Nevada.
Academic Programs
NSC offers more than 24 majors and minors through, the School of Education , the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of Nursing, and the Business Program.
Accreditation
After conducting a comprehensive on-site review of Nevada State College in April 2009, The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), one of eight regional accrediting bodies that oversee the educational quality of higher education institutions in the United States, awarded continued recognition of Nevada State College’s Accreditation Candidacy status. (Candidacy status is the penultimate designation to Full Accreditation status.)
Faculty
Classes at NSC are taught by faculty members who are experienced professionals and scholars. Sixty percent of our nearly 70 full-time professors hold a terminal degree, such as a Ph.D., in their field.
Learning Environment
With only 20 students in an average class, the learning environment at NSC is personal and friendly. Professors here get to know their students as individuals.
Students
Nevada State College boasts an unusually diverse student body. Nearly half of our 2,000-plus students are of non-Caucasian descent, and our students include a sizable number of adult learners and career changers.
Alumni
At NSC, you’ll prepare to launch a career, not just a job. Our 1,000 alumni are living across Nevada and beyond, pursuing rewarding careers in fields as diverse as teaching, business, and more.
Student Life
From the Dead Poets’ Society to Teachers of Principle, NSC offers a wide range of Student Clubs and Organizations.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition for 2009–2010 is $97.25 per credit hour for residents of Nevada. We also offer generous financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships.
Location & Campus
NSC’s main campus sits on a 509-acre site in Henderson, Nevada, a city consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and located just 15 miles from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. The College also has a satellite campus in the heart of Henderson’s Downtown District and off-site locations throughout the state of Nevada.
Academic Programs
NSC offers more than 24 majors and minors through, the School of Education , the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of Nursing, and the Business Program.
Accreditation
After conducting a comprehensive on-site review of Nevada State College in April 2009, The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), one of eight regional accrediting bodies that oversee the educational quality of higher education institutions in the United States, awarded continued recognition of Nevada State College’s Accreditation Candidacy status. (Candidacy status is the penultimate designation to Full Accreditation status.)
Faculty
Classes at NSC are taught by faculty members who are experienced professionals and scholars. Sixty percent of our nearly 70 full-time professors hold a terminal degree, such as a Ph.D., in their field.
Learning Environment
With only 20 students in an average class, the learning environment at NSC is personal and friendly. Professors here get to know their students as individuals.
Students
Nevada State College boasts an unusually diverse student body. Nearly half of our 2,000-plus students are of non-Caucasian descent, and our students include a sizable number of adult learners and career changers.
Alumni
At NSC, you’ll prepare to launch a career, not just a job. Our 1,000 alumni are living across Nevada and beyond, pursuing rewarding careers in fields as diverse as teaching, business, and more.
Student Life
From the Dead Poets’ Society to Teachers of Principle, NSC offers a wide range of Student Clubs and Organizations.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition for 2009–2010 is $97.25 per credit hour for residents of Nevada. We also offer generous financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships.
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