Fast Track / Accelerated Degree Programs

About Fast Track 

Our Fast Track programs are designed for busy professionals seeking educational and professional advancement. All classes are conveniently scheduled, so if you work or have a family or other obligations, you can still kickstart your future with a Fast Track program.

The Fast Track format allows for a cohort of students to take classes together and support one another. Students follow a prescribed order of classes each term and registration is completed for students for the length of the program. The Fast Track format also includes support from dedicated faculty and staff.

Entry into the Fast Track program includes a supplemental application (including a personal statement/essay) and required reading and math proficiency, either through a placement test or previous English and Math courses. Placement tests include the Directed Self-Placement (DSP) for reading/writing and the Accuplacer for math. If you need to take a placement test, you can schedule a remote or in-person exam on our CNM Assessment Center page.

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Fast Track Pathways

CNM currently offers three Fast Track programs: Early Childhood Multicultural Education, Fire Academy, and Teacher Education.

Fast Track Benefits 

In addition to high-quality instruction and a variety of helpful services and resources, students in the CNM Fast Track programs do not have to worry about registering for classes, as our program managers complete your registration for you each term. We also ensure your courses are transferable to most four-year institutions so that you have the option to continue your studies after you graduate from CNM. 

Additional benefits are also available to Fast Track Early Childhood and Teacher Education students, including: 

• Access to digital textbooks
• A Windows laptop 
• Ability to work full-time while you're in the program