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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

PackTeach Secondary Education (Social Studies) and Journalism B.A./B.A. in Ed. (WNC)


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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete the PackTeach Secondary Education (Social Studies) and Journalism, B.A./B.A.Ed. dual degree program by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts


A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. 

Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.

To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.

See the PackTeach Secondary Education (Social Studies) and Journalism, B.A./B.A. in Ed.    program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information


University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Student Operations
http://www.unr.edu/transfer

College of Education Advising Center
(775) 784-4298
coeadvisement@unr.edu
WRB 2005

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Bristlecone Building, Room 103
Carson City

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer. Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

JOUR 101 taken at WNC substitutes for JOUR 103 at UNR

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
  • MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2 
  • Fine Arts (3 units)
  • JOUR 101 – Critical Analysis of Mass Media  (3 units) *
  • Foreign Language 111 (4 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (13-14 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
     
  • GEOG 103 – Physical Geography (3 units) OR 
  • GEOG 121 – Climate Change and its Environmental Impacts (4 units) CO4L*
     
  • JOUR 107 – Media Writing (3 units)**
  • Foreign Language 112 (4 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (15-16 units)


  • EDU 202 - Introduction to Secondary Education (3 units)* 
     
  • GEOG 103 – Physical Geography (3 units) OR
  • GEOG 121 – Climate Change and its Environmental Impacts (4 units) CO4L
     
  • JOUR 108 – Media Design (3 units)**
  • PSC 101 – American Politics (3 units) (US & NV Constitutions)
  • 200 Level Liberal Arts (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • JOUR 208 – Media Production (3 units)**
  • ECON – Any course (3 units)*
     
  • HIST 208 - World History I (3 units) OR
  • HIST 209 - World History II  – (3 units) (Humanities/Liberal Arts)*
     
  • PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology (3 units) OR
  • SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology (3 units) (Social Science)*
     
  • Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (12 units)


Legend


*Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.

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