School Details
Established in 1967, Great Basin College was founded to enrich people’s lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC is a pioneer in long-distance and online education, featuring flexible courses that are designed to fit a student’s busy schedule. Students benefit from:
- Outstanding academic programs
- Small class sizes
- Caring faculty
- Friendly and supportive environment
GBC strives to be a “safe space” that encourages students to explore new ideas and perspectives.
Great Basin College online degrees serve as pioneers in long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers an array of certificate and degree online programs, including bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, and certifications.
Accreditation & Licensing
Great Basin College is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Associate of Arts degree program from Great Basin College is designed for those planning a traditional liberal arts education and aiming to transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in:
- Communications
- Math & Science
- Humanities & Fine Arts
- Social Sciences
The online Associate of Arts in English degree program from Great Basin College is designed for students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English or an English-related discipline. In addition to a solid foundation of core general education courses, the curriculum features topics in:
- Fiction & Poetry
- Creative Writing
- Themes of Literature
- Digital Literacy & Composition
- Children's Literature
- Fantasy Literature
The online Associate of Arts in Graphic Communications degree program from Great Basin College is designed for students pursuing careers as graphic designers, logo designers, web designers, brand identity developers, illustrators, and ad designers. Graduates of the AA degree are prepared to:
- Efficiently and ethically use computers and relevant software in the workplace
- Effectively utilize a computer operating system
- Identify, discuss, and apply elements and principles of design using tools ranging from traditional pen-and-paper to current technology
- Design professional-quality graphic communications products for use in print and digital applications
- Seek entry-level employment in the field of graphic communications
The online BA in English degree program from Great Basin College is designed to provide students with written and oral communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, as well as skills necessary to communicate in and with various cultures. The curriculum focuses on:
- Literary Analysis
- Composition
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Study
The online Certificate in Graphic Communications program from Great Basin College provides knowledge and skills to students aiming for careers in graphic design, logo design, web design, and brand identity development. Course requirements include:
- Web Development
- Graphic Communications
- Computer Graphics
- Digital Media
- Design with Illustrator & Photoshop
Business
Begin a new career with this online accounting degree, the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting. This program explains how to create and maintain accounting records and reports for business enterprises. You will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to create and analyze financial information for managerial decision-making. Courses teach students to prepare financial statements that include year-end adjustments and disclosures and to use financial information to assist in decision-making processes. Coursework ensures that students learn to incorporate ethical insights into financial information and that it is free of fraud and deception.
The online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration prepares students for entry level employment or to upgrade from their current employment statuses in the business field. The professional faculty is committed to developing individuals who recognize their social obligation as business persons; preparing students to assume responsibilities as owners, managers, or employees; and teaching students the skills and knowledge needed in a variety of careers.
Get ready to begin a new business with this Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship online degree. The curriculum is designed to reduce the risk involved with this type of venture, teaching the startup process and stages of growing a new venture. Practical skills, such as developing business and marketing plans, are also taught. The degree begins by helping students decide on a specific venture, then provides an opportunity for students to try the business in a virtual small business work environment, and finally includes a cooperative education experience working with a small business manager. Key components of this online entrepreneurship degree are mentoring and real world experiences, providing students not only with experiences but also with networking opportunities.
Graduates are able to:
- Apply effective human relations and communication skills
- Develop an idea for a small business into a workable business plan
- Understand venture capitalization
- Triumph over management issues and marketing problems
The Associate of Applied Science in Office Technology, an online technology management degree, prepares students for entry level employment or improves their current careers. The curriculum is designed to ensure students have the ability and confidence needed to run an office. Courses teach both executive and medical office procedures. Topics covered include:
- Basic programming commands
- Web page development
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting principles
Graduates are fluent in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
The online Associate of Arts in Business is designed primarily for students planning to continue their educations at the baccalaureate level, providing them with a broad background in the arts, sciences, and mathematics, with a solid introduction to the discipline of business. Courses provide the basis for more in-depth studies of accounting, economics, finance, management, or marketing.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Management & Supervision, an online business management degree, prepares students for success in the workplace. The program builds on the students’ associates degrees, work experience, and maturity, providing a broad, liberal arts view of the world and workplace. In addition to general education courses, students complete coursework that improves skills in business practices and in workplace management. Topics covered include:
- Managing
- Marketing
- Computing
- Decision-making
- Strategic Planning
While earning this degree, the flexibility of an online business management degree allows students to balance their careers with their studies.
The online Certificate in Accounting Technician trains students as financial assistants and equips them with the necessary skills to be employable in a variety of offices of all sizes. Graduates are able to grasp the importance of financial information as a key ingredient in effective and ethical business decision making. Courses teach students how to differentiate between the major financial statements, understand the rules and conventions in accounting, to use journals and ledgers to track financial activity, and about decision making.
The online Certificate in Entrepreneurship is the first step toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. Graduates understand business fundamentals, market research and analysis, and marketing strategies and skills. Students learn how to create workable business, marketing, and organizational plans; understand budgets and financial statements; raise venture capital; and start and grow new ventures.
The online business certificate is the first step toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration. Students are taught about the voluntary nature of business activity and develop an appreciation for the reality that choices affect profitability and success in a business enterprise. Graduates can effectively apply appropriate human relations skills, recognize the importance of ethical perspectives, and determine the wants and needs of customers and fulfill those within the constraints of the business organization and society.
The online Certificate in Human Resources prepares students for entry level employment in the Human Resources department in a variety of offices within business organizations of all sizes. Graduates are aware of the voluntary nature of business activity and develop an appreciation for the reality that choices affect profitability and success in businesses. Students learn to effectively apply appropriate human resource and relations skills in employment situations; recognize the importance of ethical perspectives in decision making; and determine the wants and needs of internal customers, and understand how to take action to fill those needs within the constraints of the business organization and society.
The online Certificate in Retail Management encompasses several business essentials, including skills in management and communication, which are required for career success in the retail industry. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to analyze the challenges in the retail industry, apply a sense of scope of the retail manager’s job and exhibit comprehension of the requirements for future success, and demonstrate understanding of concepts and techniques related to effective management.
Computer Science & IT
Great Basin College’s Associate of Applied Sciences in Computer Programming program gives students the knowledge and skills required to work with data in an office setting, creating spreadsheets and databases to manipulate and analyze data.
Students create web pages and GIS maps to share data, use programming to customize business documents, and gain experience working with computer hardware and networks in this online programming degree. After completing the program, coursework can transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Information Technology.
Course topics within this major include:
- Java
- Web development
- Linux systems administration
- Database concepts and SQL
- Computer science
- Web animation and interactivity
Great Basin College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Information Technology. This Information Technology degree online prepares students for beginning management level jobs in the IT field.
Students gain knowledge in digital information production, communications, graphics/multimedia, information management, networking, and office technology. Courses also cover business and management skills such as decision making, strategic planning, accounting, human resource management, and professional ethics.
Topics of study available to students include:
- SQL database design and implementation
- GIS in business and community
- Web and user interface design
- Advanced multimedia design: video and audio
Education
The online AAS in Early Childhood Education degree program from Great Basin College is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or to upgrade their current employment status in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Students may choose to focus on either Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler while obtaining valuable knowledge and skills in the areas of:
- Child development and education
- Family and community relationships
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Assessment skills
The online AA in Early Childhood Education degree program from Great Basin College is designed for students who are planning to enter the early childhood education field as either a teacher or preschool facilities director.
In addition to establishing a foundation of general education requirements, the curriculum covers topics such as:
- Curriculum development
- Language and literacy
- Diversity in children and the exceptional child
The online Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education program from Great Basin College is an abbreviated form of the corresponding two-year AAS degree, designed to prepare students with specific job skills quickly. The curriculum covers child development and education, family and community relationships, inter-agency cooperation and referrals, cross-cultural awareness, curriculum development, and implementation, child assessment, and professional behavior.
Additionally, students may choose one of the following concentrations to suit their interests and professional goals:
- Early Childhood
- Infant/Toddler
Healthcare
Quickly enter the healthcare field with this online medical billing and coding degree. Students earn this certificate in 2 consecutive semesters without leaving their hometowns. Courses, using a module format, cover medical terminology, health care structure and medical record content, diagnostic coding, outpatient coding, and more. Graduates are familiar with:
- ICD-10
- CPT
- HCPCS
- Common types of medical insurance
- Computerized medical billing systems
The curriculum meets with AAPC and AHIMA’ s approval, so graduates are able to take the certified professional coder and certified coding associate exams. They are also eligible to sit for the certified professional coder-hospital and certified coding specialist’s exams but are encouraged to gain two years of work experience prior to attempting these exams.
Math & Science
The online Associate of Science in Land Surveying and Geomatics program is designed to matriculate traditional and non-traditional learners, who have limited post-secondary education, directly into a professional degree-seeking program of study. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in surveying, mapping, civil engineering, resource management, and mining, as well as diverse technical opportunities within federal, state, and local government agencies. Graduates are able to proficiently apply sound measurement methods, mathematics, science, and surveying tools to collect, analyze, edit, and present spatial information in professional applications. They are also competent in the fundamentals and applications of land surveying and the acquisition and management of spatial data.
The online Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Surveying and Geomatics program provides fundamentals in business management to enable graduates to understand business environments and decision-making processes. The curriculum helps students learn to proficiently apply sound measurement methods, mathematics, science, and surveying tools to collect, analyze, and edit spatial information in professional applications; and helps them develop a sound background in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts, so they are able to function in multicultural and diverse environments. Graduates are competent in the fundamentals and applications of land surveying, and the acquisition and management of spatial data; are able to convey spatial information in graphical, textual, and verbal forms as individuals or as collaborating members of professional teams; and are prepared to take and pass the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination for Engineering and Surveying. This program satisfies the educational requirements for licensure as a professional Land Surveyor in Nevada.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Great Basin College is designed for non-traditional RN students with an associate degree who want to continue their education in nursing and still be engaged in practicing their profession. Graduates of the program are able to:
- Promote safe, quality, evidence-based care to populations and communities in structured and unstructured healthcare environments
- Analyze quality improvement measures used in both structured and unstructured healthcare environments
- Act as evolving scholars, translating current evidence into nursing practice
- Evaluate collaboration techniques used in various healthcare environments
- Apply leadership principles and theories to both the practice and the profession of nursing
- Apply information management principles, techniques, and systems to manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making
Psychology & Human Services
The Associate of Applied Science in Human Services is an online human services degree from Great Basin College. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in such settings as social service agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, substance abuse treatment facilities, community health education organizations, and more. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in helping professions with ethical and effective client interaction. Courses teach students about evidence-based behavioral health interventions and transformational change processes so that they are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. A Certificate of Achievement in Substance Abuse Counselor Training and a Certificate of Achievement in Human Services may also be earned while completing requirements for this human services degree online.
The online Associate of Arts in Social Science degree program from Great Basin College is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of study toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science. The curriculum focuses on the disciplines of:
- Anthropology
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
The online BA in Social Science degree program from Great Basin College is designed to instill abilities in critical thinking, writing, presentation, and researching, as well as build an interdisciplinary knowledge base. Graduates of this program are equipped to pursue graduate studies in areas such as:
- Anthropology
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology