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Geology Transfer Options

Complete your Associate of Science in Geology at CNM and transfer to NMHU or UNM to earn your bachelor's degree.

University Requirements for Transfer

The following course clusters are the unique requirements for each transfer major. All courses listed can be completed as part of your associates degree.

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)

Environmental Geology

  • CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors
  • CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry I Laboratory for STEM Majors
  • GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology
  • GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Laboratory
  • GEOL 2110 - Historical Geology
  • GEOL 2110L - Historical Geology Laboratory
  • MATH 1510 - Calculus I
  • MATH 1520 - Calculus II
  • PSYC 2510 - Statistical Principles for Psychology

Please choose one of the following sequences:

  • PHYS 1230 - Algebra-Based Physics I
  • PHYS 1230L - Algebra-Based Physics I Laboratory
  • PHYS 1240 - Algebra-Based Physics II
  • PHYS 1240L - Algebra-Based Physics II Laboratory

or

  • PHYS 1310 - Calculus-Based Physics I
  • PHYS 1310L - Calculus-Based Physics I Laboratory
  • PHYS 1320 - Calculus-Based Physics II
  • PHYS 1320L - Calculus-Based Physics II Laboratory
University of New Mexico (UNM)

Earth and Planetary Sciences

  • CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors
  • CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry I Laboratory for STEM Majors
  • ENGL 2120 - Intermediate Composition or ENGL 2210 - Professional and Technical Communication
  • GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology
  • GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Laboratory
  • GEOL 2110 - Historical Geology
  • GEOL 2110L - Historical Geology Laboratory
  • MATH 1510 - Calculus I
  • MATH 1520 - Calculus II
  • PHYS 1310 - Calculus-Based Physics I
  • PHYS 1320 - Calculus-Based Physics II

7 additional credit hours from the following prefixes:

  • CHEMISTRY above the required levels or
  • PHYSICS above the required levels or
  • MATHEMATICS above the required levels or
  • BIOL 1140 - Biology for Health Sciences and BIOL 1140L - Biology for Health Sciences Lab or above 

Learn About the Geology Program at CNM

Geology is the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. Earn an Associate of Science in Geology and pursue work as an Environmental Consultant, Conservation Scientist, Geologic Engineer, and more.