Program Overview

New Mexico State University Grants Catalog

The New Mexico State University Grants Catalog provides information on various programs offered by the university. The catalog includes details on admission criteria, tuition fees, research areas, and more.

Associate Degree and Certificate Programs

The university offers several associate degree and certificate programs, including:

• Associate of Applied Studies
• Associate of Arts Degree
• Associate of Science Degree
• Automotive Technology
  • Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Automotive Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Building Trades Woodworking - Certificate of Completion
• Business
  • Applied Business - Associate of Applied Business
  • Applied Business Retail and Merchandising Services - Certificate
  • Prebusiness - Associate in Prebusiness
• Computer Technology
  • Computer Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Computer Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Counseling and Community Psychology
  • Counseling and Community Psychology - Associate in Counseling and Community Psychology
  • Counseling and Community Psychology - Certificate of Completion
• Creative Media Design - Associate of Applied Science
• Criminal Justice - Associate in Criminal Justice
• Digital Marketing & Advertising - Associate of Applied Science
• Drafting and Graphics Technology - Certificate of Completion
• Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education - Associate in Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development - Certificate of Completion
  • Early Childhood Education - Certificate of Completion
• Education - Associate in Education
• Electrical Systems - Certificate
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Basic - Certificate of Completion
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Intermediate - Associate of Applied Science
• Energy Technology - Certificate
• Game Design - Certificate of Completion
• Health Careers - Certificate of Completion
• Medical Billing and Coding - Certificate of Completion
• Nursing Assistant - Certificate of Completion
• Phlebotomy Technican - Certificate of Completion
• Social Work - Associate of Social Work
• Southwest Heritage Studies - Certificate on Completion
• Web Fundamentals - Certificate of Completion
• Welding Technology
  • Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science
  • Welding Technology - Certificate of Completion

OATS-Office Administration Technology Systems

The OATS program offers various courses, including:

• OATS 101. Keyboarding Basics: Covers the skills necessary to touch type on the computer keyboard using correct techniques.
• OATS 102. Keyboarding: Document Formatting: Designed to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy; introduce formats of letters, tables, and reports.
• OATS 105. Business English: Training and application of the fundamentals of basic grammar, capitalization, punctuation, basic writing, sentence structure, and editing skills.
• OATS 106. Business Mathematics: Mathematical applications for business.
• OATS 110. Records Management: Principles, methods, and procedures for the selection, operation, and control of manual and automated records systems.
• OATS 120. Accounting Procedures I: Business accounting principles and procedures.
• OATS 121. Accounting Procedures II: Continuation of OATS 120, emphasizing accounting principles and procedures for notes and interest, depreciation, partnerships, and corporations.
• OATS 140. Payroll Accounting: Payroll procedures including payroll tax forms and deposits.
• OATS 150. Introduction to Medical Terminology: The study and understanding of medical terminology as it relates to diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used in various medical specialties.
• OATS 170. Office Communications in Spanish I: Develop oral and written communications skills of native or near-native speakers of Spanish.
• OATS 171. Office Communications in Spanish II: Develop oral and written communications skills of native or near-native speakers of Spanish, with emphasis on learning the office assistant's role within the office environment.
• OATS 191. Taking Minutes & Proofreading: Preparation and practice producing minutes suited for different meeting types and purposes.
• OATS 202. Keyboarding Document Production: Further development of keyboarding speed and accuracy, with production of complex letters, memos, tables, reports, and business forms.
• OATS 203. Office Equipment and Procedures I: Office organization, telephone techniques, equipment, and supplies, handling meetings, human relations, mail procedures, and travel.
• OATS 205. Accounting Software I: Introduction to accounting software.
• OATS 207. Machine Transcription: Creating office documents using transcribing equipment and word processing software.
• OATS 208. Medical Office Procedures: Current computerized and traditional administrative medical office procedures.
• OATS 209. Business and Technical Communications: Effective written communication skills and techniques for career success in the workplace.
• OATS 211. Information Processing I: Defining and applying fundamental information processing concepts and techniques using the current version of leading software.
• OATS 213. Word Processing I: Operation and function of a word processor.
• OATS 215. Spreadsheet Applications: Use of spreadsheets to include graphics and business applications.
• OATS 217. Presentation Software: Comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning and applying basic and advanced features of presentation software.
• OATS 220. Internship in Business Office Technology: Experience in a supervised office position.
• OATS 221. Internship I: Work experience that directly relates to a student's major field of study.
• OATS 222. Internship II: Continuation of OATS 221.
• OATS 223. Medical Transcription I: Concepts in medical transcription are introduced on how to produce a variety of reports required in a medical office or facility.
• OATS 228. Medical Insurance Billing: Comprehensive overview of the insurance concepts and applications required for successfully and accurately completing and submitting insurance claims and reimbursement processes.
• OATS 233. Advanced Medical Transcription: Builds upon the concepts introduced in Medical Transcription I, providing greater understanding of how to produce advanced reports of physician dictation with increasing speed and accuracy.
• OATS 239. Personal Development: Development of a marketable, employable office systems person, to include interview, voice, manners, and apparel.
• OATS 241. Auditing and Business Issues: Introduction to basic auditing concepts, the purpose for the auditing process, and requirements of persons assisting with the audit process.
• OATS 244. Tax Preparation: Introduces basic federal and state tax codes for preparing individual income tax returns, with emphasis on use of tax software.
• OATS 255. Special Topics: Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
• OATS 270. Office Administration Technology Capstone: Refines professional skills learned in the OAT program and ties all OAT coursework together.
• OATS 298. Independent Study: Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with prior approval of department head.