The Associate of Arts degree is sometimes referred to as a “university parallel” or “transfer” degree. The general education requirements, when completed at NMJC, meet the lower division general education requirements of all public baccalaureate colleges and universities in the state of New Mexico. Students, after consulting with academic coaches, will need to select courses suitable to their educational needs (i.e., career goal, major, learning style, transfer goals). Students should visit with an academic coach before making a degree plan.
General Education - 31 Credit Hours
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
31
Electives - 29 Credit Hours
Course Code
Title
Credits
29
Sub-Total Credits
29
- The student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
- A minimum of 15 semester hours must be earned at NMJC. The remainder may be acceptable transfer credits.
- Transitional and / or developmental courses do not fulfill any of the above requirements.
- Students will not be permitted to graduate if they have unresolved incomplete (I) grades on their academic record.
- Although college officials will provide assistance, it is the final responsibility of the student to check all phases of his or her degree completion.
Total Credits
60