Degrees & Certificates
UNM-Los Alamos offers classes and degrees that easily transfer within UNM and to other four-year programs. We also offer degrees and certificates that meet the needs of a changing job market. Whether your goal is an advanced degree or training for a career, we offer excellent preparation for your future.
Degree Definitions
- AA
- Associate of Arts: Two-year* transfer degree with general education and pre-major coursework.
- AS
- Associate of Science: Two-year* transfer degree with general education and pre-major coursework.
- AAS
- Associate of Applied Science: Two-year* degree leading to employment or continued study.
- CERT
- Academic Certificate: One-year* program leading to employment or continued study.
* All time frames are approximate and based on students being enrolled for full-time course work.
Degrees Available
| CERT | AAS | AA | AS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | CERT | AAS | ||
| Applied Technologies | AAS | |||
| Art Studio | CERT | AA | ||
|
Business |
CERT | AAS | AA | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | CERT | |||
| Computer Science | AS | |||
| Early Childhood Education | CERT | |||
| Electro-Mechanical Technology | CERT | |||
| Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | AS | |||
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | CERT | |||
| Environmental Science | AS | |||
| Fire Science | AAS | |||
| General Studies | AAS | |||
| Information Technology with Cybersecurity | AAS | |||
| Liberal Arts | AA | |||
| Pre-Engineering | AS | |||
| Pre-Professional Health Sciences | AS | |||
| Science | AS | |||
| Welding | CERT |
UNM-LA is committed to culture of success, which includes continuous engagement in assessment activities to track success and opportunities for improvement in our courses and academic programs.
To review the assessment plans for the various degrees and certificates, please click here.
For relevant dual credit courses that may apply to your future degree, please click here.