Founded in 1971, the College of Southern Nevada is a state-supported institution of higher learning offering two-year degrees, certificates and workforce training. CSN offers more than 3,000 courses each semester in over 130 fields of study with more than 215 degree and certificate options. Those planning to attend a four-year college or university will find that the college offers many transferable courses to fit most every educational need.

The Charleston Campus is the largest of our 3 main campuses. Located in the city of Las Vegas approximately 6 miles west of downtown, the Charleston Campus is situated on 80 acres and boasts the largest enrollment of any of our campuses. Since 1988, the Charleston Campus has provided education and training to meet the growing demand for professionals entering the healthcare and information technology fields as well as offering an extensive array of general education and transfer courses.

Today, our campus houses facilities for our art and art history programs, health professions, business, science and mathematics, and since Spring 2004 we have offered instruction leading toward a Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene. Because of the ever-increasing need for education and training, the Charleston Campus has blossomed with one new capital construction project completed nearly every two years. The newest facilities on campus include the Ralph & Betty Englestad School of Health Sciences, a library and classroom complex and a Fire Station partnership with the City of Las Vegas that features classroom space dedicated to our fire science technology program.