College of Southern Nevada

Programme overview

CSN offers multiple high-school–focused options that allow students to earn college credit while still enrolled in secondary school. Delivery and eligibility depend on the specific program and the participating high school. Programs are run in partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD), local charter and private schools, and the Nevada Department of Education.

What you'll study

Course content depends on the pathway chosen and the approved college courses for each program. Key program types include:

• CTE College Credit: High school courses that are part of two-year career and technical education programs and approved by CSN for college credit; over 30 CTE programs across Nevada are approved.
• Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment: College-level courses taught at the high school by CSN-certified high school instructors; available to freshmen through seniors in participating CCSD, charter, and private schools.
• Dual Enrollment: College courses taken at CSN campuses by students age 16 and older (some partner schools may enroll 9th–12th graders) to receive college credit.
• CSN High School: A dual-credit model combining high school and college credits with locations at CSN’s three main campuses (Henderson/South, North Las Vegas/East, Charleston/West) under an agreement with CCSD.
• Gifted & Talented Minor Students: Allows minors under age 16 to enroll in CSN courses in addition to high school classes to earn college credit.
• Your Educational Success (YES): Supports 11th and 12th graders with an IEP or 504 plan to transition to post-secondary education; participants can earn three CSN credits and one-half CCSD elective credit.

Entry requirements

Requirements vary by program and school partnership. From the provided information:

• Dual Enrollment: generally for students age 16 or older; some partner schools may allow 9th–12th grade enrollment.
• Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment: available to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors at participating CCSD, charter, and private schools; courses are delivered at the high school.
• CTE College Credit: tied to eligibility within two-year CTE high school programs and approved CTE classes.
• Gifted & Talented Minor Students: for high school students under age 16.
• YES program: for 11th and 12th graders who have an IEP or 504 plan.
• Overall: participation requirements differ by each specific program and partner school.

Career prospects

Outcomes depend on the pathway and courses completed. CTE College Credit supports direct workforce entry or further technical study by awarding free college credit for approved CTE high school coursework. Dual credit and concurrent enrollment reduce time to a college credential and can lower the cost and duration of postsecondary study, positioning students to enter degree programs or career programs sooner.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Funding arrangements vary by program: CTE College Credit provides free college credit for eligible high school courses through a partnership with the Nevada Department of Education; Jumpstart courses are offered at a reduced fee; other pathways may involve standard CSN course fees depending on delivery and school agreements. Students should check the specific program and partner-school information for exact cost details.