Program Overview

New Mexico State University Dońa Ana Catalog

The New Mexico State University Dońa Ana Catalog provides a comprehensive overview of the university's programs, courses, and policies.

Academic and Career Programs

The university offers a wide range of academic and career programs, including:

• Aerospace Technology
  • Aerospace Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Aerospace Technology - Certificate of Completion
  • Basic Drone - UAS - Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Allied Healthcare Assistant
  • Medical Assisting - Certificate of Completion
  • Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science
  • Phlebotomist Basic - Course Completion Certificate
  • Electrocardiogram Technician - Course Completion Certificate
  • Pre-Surgical Technician Program
• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Science
  • Science - Associate of Science
  • Science (Biology) - Associate of Science
  • Science (Chemistry) - Associate of Science
  • Science (Computer Science) - Associate of Science
  • Science (Mathematics) - Associate of Science
• Automation and Manufacturing Technology
  • Automation and Manufacturing Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Automation and Manufacturing - Certificate of Completion
  • Basic Manufacturing and Bridge - Certificate of Completion
• Automotive Technology
  • Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Basic Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion
  • Intermediate Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion
  • Advanced Automotive Technician - Certificate of Completion
• Building Construction Technology
  • Building Construction Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Building Construction Technology - Certificate of Completion
  • Building Construction Technology - Basic Residential Wiring Certificate of Completion
  • Building Construction Technology - Basic Solar Certificate of Completion
  • Building Construction Technology - Energy Auditing Certificate of Completion
  • Building Construction Technology - Plumbing Certificate of Completion
• Business Management
  • Business Management - Associate of Applied Science
  • Business Management (Finance & Banking Services) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Business Management (General Management) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Business Management (Retail Marketing & Sales) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Advertising Representative - Certificate of Achievement
  • Applied Business Retail and Merchandising Services - Certificate of Completion
  • Banking - Certificate of Completion
  • Business Fundamentals - Certificate of Completion
  • Business Leadership - Certificate of Completion
  • General Business Management - Certificate of Completion
• Computer and Information Technology
  • Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science
  • Computer Technology (IT Specialist) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Computer Technology (Networking) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Computer Technology (Programming) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Cybersecurity - Associate of Applied Science
  • Cisco Networking - Certificate of Completion
  • Computer Information Systems - Certificate of Completion
  • Computer Information Technology - Certificate of Completion
  • Computer Technology - Data Analytics - Certificate of Completion
  • Cybersecurity - Certificate of Completion
  • Oracle Programming - Certificate of Completion
  • Programming - Certificate of Completion
  • System Administration - Certificate of Completion
• Creative Media Technology
  • Digital Film - Associate of Applied Science
  • Digital Graphics Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Game Development - Associate of Applied Science
  • Commercial Photography - Certificate of Completion
  • Creative Media - Certificate of Achievement
  • Digital Audio - Certificate of Completion
  • Digital Graphics - Certificate of Completion
  • Digital Video - Certificate of Completion
  • Film Crew Training - Certificate of Completion
  • Game Design - Certificate of Completion
  • Graphics and Animation - Certificate of Completion
  • Web Design - Certificate of Completion
• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
  • Corrections - Associate of Applied Science
  • Criminal Justice - Associate of Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement - Associate of Applied Science
  • Public Safety First Line Supervisor - Certificate of Achievement
• Culinary Arts
  • Culinary Arts - Associate of Applied Science
  • Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry - Certificate of Completion
  • Culinary Arts - Savory - Certificate of Completion
• Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant - Certificate of Completion
• Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Hygiene - Associate of Applied Science
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate of Applied Science
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Certificate of Completion
  • Vascular Sonography - Certificate of Completion
• Drafting and Design Technologies
  • Architectural Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Civil/Survey Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling - Associate of Applied Science
  • Pre-Architecture - Associate of Applied Science
  • Surveying Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Architectural Technology - Certificate of Completion
  • Civil/Survey Technology - Certificate of Completion
  • Drafting and Graphics Technology - Certificate of Completion
  • Geographical Information Systems - Certificate of Completion
  • Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling - Certificate of Completion
  • Pre-Architecture - Certificate of Completion
• Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education - Associate Degree
  • Early Childhood Development - Certificate
  • Early Childhood Education - Administrator's Certificate
• Education
  • Education (Elementary Education) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Elementary Education - Special Education) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Secondary Language Arts) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Secondary Math) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Secondary Science) - Associate Degree
  • Education (Secondary Social Studies) - Associate Degree
• Electrical Programs
  • Electrical Lineworker - Certificate of Completion
• Electronics Technology
  • Electronics Technology (Biomedical Electronics) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Electronics Technology (General Electronics) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Biomedical Electronics - Certificate of Completion
  • Electronics Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Emergency Medical Services
  • Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science
  • EMT - Basic - Certificate of Achievement
  • EMT - Intermediate - Certificate of Achievement
  • EMT Paramedic - Certificate of Completion
  • First Responder Prehospital - Certificate of Achievement
• Environmental and Energy Technologies
  • Environmental and Energy Technologies - Associate of Applied Science
  • Basic Solar - Certificate of Completion
  • Energy Conservation - Certificate of Completion
  • Energy Evaluation - Certificate of Completion
  • Solar Energy Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Fire Science Technology
  • Fire Science Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Basic Firefighter - Certificate of Completion
• General Engineering
  • General Engineering - Associate of Science
• Health Information Technology
  • Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Health Information Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science
  • HVAC/R - Certificate of Completion
  • Residential HVAC - Certificate of Completion
• Hospitality and Tourism
  • Hospitality and Tourism - Associate of Applied Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism (Food & Beverage) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism (Lodging & Tourism) - Associate of Applied Science
• Hospitality Services Management
  • Hospitality Services Management (Hospitality Supervision) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Hospitality Services Management - Associate of Applied Science
• Nursing
  • Nursing - Associate in Nursing
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate
• Office Administration Technology
  • Office Administration Technology (Administrative Assistant) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Office Administration Technology (Bookkeeping Assistant) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Office Administration Technology (Medical Office Assistant) - Associate of Applied Science
  • Bookkeeping - Certificate of Completion
  • Office Administration Technology - Certificate
  • Office Administration Technology - Medical Billing Certificate
  • Office Administration Technology - Medical Transcription Certificate
• Pre-Business
  • Prebusiness - Associate in Prebusiness
• Public Health
  • Public Health - Associate of Public Health
  • Community Health Worker - Certificate
• Radiologic Technology
  • Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Computed Tomography - Certificate of Completion
• Respiratory Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Applied Science
• Water Technology
  • Water Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Water Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Welding Technology
  • Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Welding Technology - Certificate of Completion

AXED-AGRICULTURAL EXTN EDUC

The AXED-AGRICULTURAL EXTN EDUC program offers the following courses:

AXED 1110. Introduction to Agricultural, Extension, and Technology Education

• Credits: 3
• Description: Orientation to programs, philosophies, competencies, and leadership skills needed by professionals in agricultural and technology education, extension education, agricultural communications, and related career opportunities in industry, governmental agencies, and international organizations.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Orient student to the AXED Department and their role as students.
  2. Explore career opportunities (and the related skill sets needed for success) in public schools, career and technical institutions, the cooperative extension service, community, and international development, agricultural communications, agricultural industry associations, and public service (e.g., NMDA and USDA).
  3. Develop an understanding of the self-leadership skills needed to be effective in a variety of professional and personal environments.
  4. Familiarize students with the aspects included within a total program in agricultural or technology education.
  5. Strengthen skills in oral and written communications.

AXED 1130. Techniques in Agricultural Mechanization

• Credits: 3 (2+2P)
• Description: Development of competencies in agricultural mechanics including safety, tool identification, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, cold metal, drafting, and plumbing procedures. Designed for any major wishing to improve mechanical skills needed in agriculturally related occupations in education and industry.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. To understand basic drafting language used in orthographic and isometric drawings.
  2. To develop an understanding of the proper use and safety of basic hand and power tools.
  3. To develop skills needed to operate basic hand and power tools correctly.
  4. To develop an understanding of surveying methods and building layout for construction.
  5. To develop an adequate level of competence in workshop techniques.
  6. To prepare students to properly teach and demonstrate these techniques to others who may use them as a means of earning a living.

AXED 2110. Metal Fabrication

• Credits: 3 (2+4P)
• Description: Instruction and skill development in process and procedures of metal fusion, including gas and electric welding techniques, safety, and oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. Designed to improve mechanical skills needed in agriculturally related occupations in education and industry.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. To develop students' understanding and appreciation for metal fabrication, design, and teaching.
  2. To develop in the student an adequate level of competence in shop work techniques, so that the student may be able to properly teach and demonstrate multiple metal fabrication techniques to others who may use them as a means of earning a living.
  3. To develop the student's fundamental techniques in shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting operations, metal inert gas welding (MIG), and gas tungsten-arc welding as needed in repair and construction of agricultural equipment.
  4. Student will understand appropriate shop management techniques and have an appreciation for mechanized agriculture.
  5. To assist the student in developing an understanding and comprehension of the fundamental principles that apply to the area of basic shop work included in this course; such as proper selection of electrodes, oxy-acetylene filler rods, welding processes best suited for given welding conditions, the proper tool for the job, etc.
  6. To develop in the student comprehension of safety practices that apply to the areas of basic shop work, tools, and equipment required in the course.

AXED 2130. Early Field-Based Experience

• Credits: 2 (2)
• Description: First-hand view of the roles of professional educators through field experiences with Cooperative Extension or other government agencies. Includes 4 weeks of classroom instruction and 30 hours of observation in a work setting. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to Las Cruces campus only.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify successful characteristics, tips, and strategies that an agricultural education professional may use as part of their program.
  2. Identify key components of an agricultural education program.
  3. Actively observe a local agricultural education program.
  4. Identify ways that your agency program networks and interacts with clientele and community.

AXED 2996. Special Topics

• Credits: 1-4 (1-4)
• Description: Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Student can only take up to 6 credits per semester, and will not be able to have more than 12 credits count towards their degree. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Varies