About CSN
Founded in 1971, the College of Southern Nevada is the state’s largest and most diverse higher education institution. CSN is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and specializes in two-year degrees and workforce development that lead directly to high-demand careers or transfer to a university. It also offers 10 bachelor’s degrees in specialized fields and is the state’s largest provider of adult basic education and literacy training. CSN is a Minority Serving Institution and Nevada’s first Hispanic Serving Institution. Our students create flexible schedules with day, evening and weekend classes taught on three main campuses and multiple locations throughout Southern Nevada or online. CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.
Charleston Campus
The Charleston Campus houses administrative offices and many popular healthcare programs such as dental hygiene, cardio-respiratory sciences and nursing. This campus is also home to Nevada public radio station, KNPR.
Henderson Campus
The Henderson Campus features a variety of general education courses and specialized classes in fields such as aviation and welding. The campus is also home CSN Athletics, including Morse Stadium and Lied Sports Complex, and will soon have a new Health Sciences Building.
North Las Vegas Campus
The North Las Vegas Campus features programs such as Automotive Technology, Computing & Information Technology, including Cisco Systems, Media Technologies and Culinary Arts. This campus also unique places to discover hundreds of college and community events, such as the Planetarium, the Fine Arts Gallery and the Nicholas Horn Performing Arts Center
Learning Centers
CSN has learning centers throughout Clark County, including Moapa Valley, Mesquite, Green Valley, Western High School, Nellis Air Force Base, West Sahara Avenue and Summerlin. The centers provide services to remote areas and also contain our Division of Workforce & Economic Development, specialized labs for EMS courses, and the HVAC Center of Excellence.