1. A L I G N M E N T, C O L L A B O R AT I O N , A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y A N D I N N O V AT I O N
A CSN CTE COLLEGE CREDIT NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2016
CTE TALK
INSIDETHE ISSUE
Message from the CTE College Credit Coordinator
What is CTE College Credit?
CTE Programs Eligible for College Credit
New Program Requirements
Program Benefits
Presentations
Application Deadline & Process
CTE College Credit Web Page
Office News
Contact Information
Tuition Value Report
www.facebook.com/CSNCTECollegeCredit
CTE COLLEGE CREDITat COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
MESSAGE FROMTHE CTE COLLEGE CREDIT COORDINATOR
I hope your spring semester is off to a good start as we celebrate national Career
and Technical Education (CTE) Month™. CTE in Nevada has undergone some
positive changes in the past few years that have impacted CTE College Credit
(formerly Tech Prep). We have a new name that better expresses what the
program is about; new eligibility requirements that are aligned with the
requirements to earn a State Certificate of Skills Attainment; and an even more
expansive list of college credit eligible CTE programs that lead to CSN degree
and certificate pathways!
Did you know that in the past five years CTE College Credit has awarded nearly
$5 million dollars in college tuition savings to Southern Nevada high school
students? Just last year we saw an increase of 5% in college credit earners from
the previous academic year. We had a total of 2,063 students earn 10,388 CSN
college credit in 2,977 CSN courses. This represents a savings of $877,786 in
tuition value! I look forward in continuing to strengthen the CTE partnerships
that benefit students of Nevada in their educational journey; as they transition
from high school into college.
WHAT IS CTE COLLEGE CREDIT?
CTE College Credit is a program that grants FREE college credit for approved
high school career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE programs are a
sequence of high school elective classes (generally three years), taught at the
high school by high school teachers, preparing students to be College and
Career Ready!
There are over 70 CTE programs offered in high schools throughout Nevada,
many of which are approved and articulated for CSN college credit. The college
credit awarded is designed to give students a head start on their pathway
towards completing requirements within an industry certification, CSN
certificate of achievement or CSN associates degree. CTE College Credit gives
students the ability to minimize the repetition of similar coursework in college
and save money.

2. CTE TALK NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2016
PG 2
CTE PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
As of this semester, the list of articulated programs has grown by two. There are now a total of 37 articulated CTE programs, eleven of which
are new articulations! They include Accounting & Finance, Architectural Drafting, Automotive Service Technician, Construction Technology,
Emergency Medical Technician, Entrepreneurship, Mechanical Technology, Photography, Radio Production, Sports & Entertainment
Marketing, and Sports Medicine. Listed below are the articulated CTE programs as of January 2016. I encourage everyone to also review the
complete list of articulation agreements, available through the program’s webpage, which details the CSN college credit granted and
identifies the CSN degree and certificate pathway.
BUSINESS & MARKETING
Accounting & Finance
Administrative Services
Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Academy of Finance (National Academy Foundation)
High School of Business
EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICES
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Hospitality and Tourism
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (National Academy Foundation)
HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Dental Assisting
Emergency Medical Technician
Medical Assisting
Nursing Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
Sports Medicine
Criminal Justice
Fire Science
INFORMATION & MEDIATECHNOLOGIES
Graphic Design
Photography
Radio Production
Computer Science
Information Technology (IT) Networking
Information Technology (IT) Service & Support
Web Design and Development
SKILLED &TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Architectural Design
Construction Technology
Drafting and Design
Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration
Electronic Technology
Mechanical Technology
Welding Technology
Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Technology
Aviation Technology
NEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for CTE College Credit, students must:
1. Earn a 3.0 grade point average in the articulated CTE program course sequence;
Example: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, and Computer Science III
2. Pass the State End-of-Program Assessment*; and
3. Pass the State Workplace Readiness Assessment*.
*The state assessments are administered by the high school and are not CSN tests.
Tips for Teachers:
CTE College Credit is FREE
Students have (3) years from their
high school graduation to apply for
college credit.
For a list of eligible CTE College Credit
programs offered at your high school
visit www.csn.edu/cte.

3. PG 3
CTE TALK NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2016
PROGRAM BENEFITS
SAVE MONEY
The current cost of a 3-credit class at CSN is $253.50* - without the cost of books
and fees. By applying for CTE College Credit, students can save hundreds of
dollars on college tuition.
*Cost of tuition is subject to change.
SAVETIME
With careful planning, students could have a full semester of college credits
completed by the time they finish high school. That means students will begin
college with the opportunity to complete a degree or certificate in less time.
GAIN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
By enrolling in a CTE Program at their high school, students will have the
opportunity to learn a variety of skills that will prepare them for a career.
Not to mention, students will able to include the CTE College Credits earned on
a job application or resume!
CTE STUDENTS GRADUATE AT HIGHER RATES
Student engagement in career pathways can lead to higher graduation rates, as
demonstrated through the comparison of the Nevada graduating class of 2015
cohorts of CTE students and the general student population. The findings
indicate that the graduation rate for CTE students is 83.8% or 13 percentage points higher than the overall graduation rate of 70.8%
for all Nevada students. This trend remains consistent over the past three-year period.
Source: Nevada Report Card State Level Total Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate 2014-2015
Nevada Department of Education-Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options: Bulletin #1-2016
Tips for Teachers:
Did you know that the CTE College Credit has a program presentation available online?
You can visit www.csn.edu/cte and enter the portal for Education Professionals to
download a PDF copy to share with your students.
PRESENTATIONS
CTE College Credit is a valuable program that can benefit all high school students. We want to ensure that as many students learn about the
program in middle school or as 9th graders so they may effectively plan their high school elective options. CTE College Credit requires
students to register for three years of elective classes within an articulated CTE program. We are available for classroom presentations and
also regularly participate in college and career fairs throughout the year. If you would like to invite us to your school please contact the office
to make arrangements.

4. PG 4
CTE TALK NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE
APRIL 1, 2016
Tips for Teachers:
Students in the final year of their program’s core course sequence
should apply for CTE College Credit if they have a 3.0 GPA in the
CTE program at the time of applying.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must go to the CTE College Credit webpage to complete the application process.
All links and documents are available through this site.
Step 1: Print the Student Instructions
All students should print and review the detailed, step-by-step application instructions before getting started.
This document is available online as a PDF document.
Step 2: CSN College Admission Application
The CSN College Admission Application should only be completed once. If students have previously completed an application
they can move on to Step 3. CTE College Credit Application.
Once the CSN College Admission Application is completed students will receive their NSHE/College ID number via email. We highly
encourage students to complete this step, at minimum, two weeks before the CTE College Credit deadline to allow enough time for
processing. In some cases it may take up to 7-10 business days to process applications before students receive their NSHE/College
ID. If a student has forgotten their NSHE/College ID please contact the CTE College Credit Office for further assistance.
Step 3: CTE College Credit Application
Students must have their NSHE/College ID to complete their CTE College Credit Application. Once completed, students will
immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from the CTE College Credit Office for their records.
Step 4: Consent to Release Academic Records Form
All students must complete this form and have it signed by a parent/guardian if they are under 18 years of age. It should be turned
in to their CTE teacher by the April 1, 2016 deadline. The CTE teacher will collect all forms and submit them to their high school’s
CTE College Credit Liaison.
The form is available online as a PDF document.
Students are encouraged to complete the CTE College Credit
application before the deadline to ensure that their college credits
are posted by August 31, 2016.

5. CTE TALK NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2016
OFFICE NEWS
Congratulations!
I would like to acknowledge CSN CTE College Credit team members for their recent accomplishments. Way to go!
Rosalyn Jimenez, CTE College Credit Special Projects Assistant, graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
Somer Rodgers, CTE College Credit Administrative Assistant III, was presented with the President’s Distinguished Employee of the Year
Award during CSN’s Fall 2015 Convocation Ceremony. This award recognizes a full-time classified employee who has demonstrated
remarkable contributions through student success and/or customer service, quality of work, continued education and service to CSN.
CTE COLLEGE CREDITWEB PAGE
Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the program webpage. It is an
essential tool in ensuring that the CTE educational community and high school
students have a sound understanding of the program, benefits, and process. It
includes information portals for Students and Education Professionals, as
well as the portal to complete the CTE College Credit Application.
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Leticia Wells
CTE College Credit Coordinator
leticia.wells@csn.edu
702.651.4167
Somer Rodgers
Administrative Assistant III
somer.rodgers@csn.edu
702.651.4838
CTE COLLEGE CREDIT OFFICE
CSN Western Center
4601 West Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
cte@csn.edu
702.651.4820
www.csn.edu/cte
Mailing Address
3200 East Cheyenne Ave - Sort Code WES
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
PG 5
Access the CTE College Credit program presentation to show your
students.
Retrieve the complete list of articulation agreements which details each
articulated CTE program, the CSN college credit that will be granted, and
the degree and/or certificates programs pathway.
Download all documents received during the CTE High School meetings
such as:
- Program Overview (English & Spanish)
- 2015-2016 Information for High School Staff
- Tuition Value Reports (from 2008 through the present)
Review the CTE programs at completer level by Southern Nevada high
school.
Access links to the NDE CTE Office, CSTO’s, and CTE professional associations.
You can also:

6. CTE TALK NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2016
2014-2015 CTE COLLEGE CREDIT TUITION VALUE REPORT
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Students Juniors Seniors Females Males CSN Courses Credits Tuition Value
Advanced Technologies Academy 63 15 48 22 41 113 381 $32,194.50
Arbor View High School 35 11 24 20 15 46 159 $13,435.50
Basic High School 29 15 14 23 6 37 122 $10,309.00
Bonanza High School 34 14 20 15 19 48 166 $14,027.00
Canyon Springs High School 9 5 4 8 1 10 30 $2,535.00
Centennial High School 38 21 17 26 12 39 144 $12,168.00
Chaparral High School 19 6 13 8 11 22 74 $6,253.00
Cheyenne High School 31 22 9 28 3 41 136 $11,492.00
Cimarron-Memorial High School 32 9 23 22 10 36 135 $11,407.50
Clark High School 48 32 16 23 25 50 181 $15,294.50
Coronado High School 72 40 32 40 32 79 307 $25,941.50
Del Sol High School 6 3 3 3 3 6 18 $1,521.00
Desert Oasis High School 12 3 9 8 4 12 43 $3,633.50
Desert Pines High School 19 10 9 12 7 27 89 $7,520.50
Desert Rose High School 25 3 22 19 6 38 108 $9,126.00
Durango High School 4 2 2 1 3 4 13 $1,098.50
East Career and Technical Academy 344 220 124 235 109 636 2234 $188,773.00
Eldorado High School 14 8 6 13 1 22 80 $6,760.00
Foothill High School 28 5 23 14 14 31 108 $9,126.00
Green Valley High School 38 11 27 25 13 41 148 $12,506.00
Las Vegas Academy 35 3 32 25 10 36 139 $11,745.50
Las Vegas High School 79 12 67 38 41 95 350 $29,575.00
Legacy High School 38 12 26 23 15 47 172 $14,534.00
Liberty High School 33 7 26 25 8 35 132 $11,154.00
Moapa Valley High School 12 3 9 8 4 16 60 $5,070.00
Mojave High School 3 0 3 2 1 3 12 $1,014.00
Northwest Career and Technical Academy 124 74 50 76 48 170 526 $44,447.00
Palo Verde High School 21 4 17 12 9 21 84 $7,098.00
Rancho High School 103 92 11 55 48 138 516 $43,602.00
Sandy Valley 5 1 4 3 2 5 20 $1,690.00
Shadow Ridge High School 115 72 43 57 58 136 468 $39,546.00
Sierra Vista High School 21 7 14 12 9 29 98 $8,281.00
Silverado High School 30 18 12 17 13 43 141 $11,914.50
Southeast Career and Technical Academy 102 20 82 72 30 148 615 $51,967.50
Southwest Career and Technical Academy 153 75 78 107 46 296 975 $82,387.50
Spring Valley High School 9 1 8 7 2 10 37 $3,126.50
Sunrise Mountain High School 9 8 1 7 2 9 35 $2,957.50
Valley High School 93 38 55 64 29 141 430 $36,335.00
Veterans Tribute Career and Technical 79 79 0 57 22 133 399 $33,715.50
Virgin Valley High School 2 1 1 0 2 2 8 $676.00
West Career and Technical Academy 42 17 25 22 20 61 204 $17,238.00
West Prep at West Hall 4 1 3 4 0 7 26 $2,197.00
Western High School 44 12 32 33 11 51 244 $20,618.00
Subtotal 2056 1012 1044 1291 765 2970 10367 $876,011.50
CCSD SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOL
Innovations International Charter School 7 0 7 6 1 7 21 $1,774.50
Subtotal 7 0 7 6 1 7 21 $1,774.50
Students Juniors Seniors Females Males CSN Courses Credits Tuition Value
2063 1012 1051 1297 766 2977 10388 $877,786.00
TOTAL
The CTE College Credit Program is funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 in cooperation with the College of Southern Nevada and Nevada Department of Education.
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