Programs of Study for International Students
Central New Mexico College provides education toward the completion of a two-year associate degree. Upon graduation, you have the option to continue your education to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
International Students are individuals studying in degree or exchange programs with legal F1-Visa or M1-Visa student immigration status. If you have a current visa but would like an F1-Visa or M1-Visa, you can learn how to change your status.
I can’t recommend CNM enough to other international students. It’s been easy to succeed. - Paule Shannon, Global Education Student
F1-Visa Programs
The F-1 Visa allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited academic institution, such as Central New Mexico Community College (CNM). With an F1-Visa, you can enroll in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Below, find an extensive list of the programs CNM offers for international students.
Accounting
- Accounting, Associate of Applied Science
- Accounting, Certificate of Completion
- Bookkeeping, Certificate of Completion
- Payroll Clerk, Certificate of Completion
Anthropology
Architecture
- Pre-Architecture, Associate of Applied Science
- Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Beverage Production & Management
Biology
Biotechnology
Business
- Business, Associate of Arts
- Business Administration (AAS), Business Administration Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Business Analytics Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Project Management Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Retail Management Concentration
- Business Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Business Analytics, Certificate of Completion
- Customer Service, Certificate of Completion
- Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Completion
- General Business, Certificate of Completion
- Project Management, Certificate of Completion
- Retail Management, Certificate of Completion
Carpentry
- Carpentry Technology (AAS), General Construction Concentration
- Residential Carpentry, Certificate of Completion
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Information Systems
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Computer Programming Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Computer Support Specialist Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Cyber Security Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Network Administration Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Web Programming Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Computer Programming
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Cyber Security
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Network Administration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Web Programming
Computer Science
Construction Management
- Construction Estimating and Scheduling, Certificate of Completion
- Construction Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Criminology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assistant
Diesel Equipment Technology
- Diesel Equipment Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Transportation Technology (AAS), Diesel Equipment Technology Concentration
Early Childhood Multicultural Education
- Child Development, Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Birth-3rd Grade Teacher Concentration
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Early Childhood Program Administration Concentration
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Infant Family Studies Concentration
- Early Childhood Program Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Infant Family Studies, Certificate of Achievement
Earth and Planetary Science
Electrical Trades
- Electrical Trades (AAS), Photovoltaic (PV) Concentration
- Electrical Trades (AAS), Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Concentration
- Electrical Trades, Certificate of Completion
- Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Systems, Certificate of Completion
- Residential Wiring, Certificate of Completion
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Services (AAS), Paramedic Concentration
- Emergency Medical Services (Certificate of Completion), Intermediate Concentration
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Certificate of Achievement
Engineering
English
Environmental Planning and Design
Exercise Science
Film
- Film Crew Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Film Production, Associate of Applied Science
- Film, Associate of Arts
- Post Production Technician, Certificate of Completion
Fine Arts
Fire Science
- CNM Fire Academy, Certificate of Completion
- Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science
- Wildland Firefighter Type 1, Certificate of Completion
Geographic Information Technology
- Geographic Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science
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Geographic Information Technology, Certificate of Completion
Geography
Health Sciences
- Pre-Health Science (AA), General Health Sciences Concentration
- Pre-Health Science (AA), Pre-Nursing Concentration
- Pre-Health Science (AS), Pre-Medical Concentration
- Pre-Health Science, Pre-Medical Certificate of Completion
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC)
- Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance, Certificate of Completion
- Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Residential HVAC, Certificate of Completion
History
Hospitality and Tourism
- Hospitality and Tourism, Associate of Applied Science
- Hospitality and Tourism, Associate of Arts
- Hospitality and Tourism, Certificate of Completion
Human Services
Integrated Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts
Machine Tool Technology
- Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Machine Tool Technology, Certificate of Completion
Mathematics
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate of Applied Science
- Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
Modern Languages
Nursing
Nutrition
Office Administration
- Office Administration (AAS), Medical Concentration
- Office Administration (AAS), Office Administration Concentration
Paralegal Studies
Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician Advanced Level, Associate of Applied Science
- Pharmacy Technician Entry Level, Certificate of Completion
Physics
Plumbing and Gas Fitting
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Associate of Applied Science
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Certificate of Completion
Political Science
Pre-Law
Psychology
Radiologic Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Sociology
Surgical Technologist
Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (AA), Elementary/Special Education Concentration
- Teacher Education (AA), Secondary Concentration
Theatre
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Receptionist, Certificate of Achievement
- Veterinary Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Welding
M1-Visa Programs
If you have an M-1 visa, you can enroll in vocational or other nonacademic programs (except language training programs).
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has a strong partnership with CNM Ingenuity (CNMI), a non-profit organization that focuses on skills training to power our community's strong workforce. CNMI has a flagship program called Deep Dive, which teaches the fundamentals of technology-focused topics in short-term, immersive settings.
International students with an M1-Visa can enroll in one of the following Deep Dive programs from CNMI and CNM.
Full Stack Web Development
Learn the fundamentals of modern web development to build great websites, software, and apps in the Full Stack Web Development program. We teach you how to build modern, in-demand software that runs on any browser flawlessly.
Java + Android
Learn the fundamentals of software engineering utilizing Java, the world’s most popular programming language. We teach you how to build modern, in-demand software that runs on and integrates multiple platforms in the Java + Android program.
Digital Media
Learn the fundamentals of digital media design and production in the Digital Media program. Develop skills in commercial animation, digital game design, and computer-generated graphics (CGI) utilizing the latest software development tools in the industry.