American Studies Transfer Options

Requirements for University of New Mexico (UNM) Transfer

The following course clusters outline the unique requirements for each transfer major. All of the listed courses can be completed as part of your associate degree. By completing your associate degree, you will also fulfill the New Mexico General Education requirements.

American Studies
Catalog 2025-2026

• AMST 1105 - Introduction to American Studies 3 credit hour(s)
• AMST 1130 - Introduction to American Popular Culture
• AMST 1140 - Introduction to Race, Class & Ethnicity
• AMST 1150 - Introduction to Southwest Studies
• AMST 1160 - Environment, Science & Technology
• AMST 2110 - American Life and Thought (Capstone)
• GNDR 2110 - Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Select Two Courses from the list below
Courses may be chosen from your Social Justice Certificate option or Arts and Sciences elective option:

• AFST 1110 - Introduction to Africana Studies
• CCST 2110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies
• LTAM 1110 - Introduction to Latin American Studies
• LTAM 1111 - Latin American Film
• NATV 1150 - Introduction to Native American Studies
• RELG 1110 - Introduction to World Religions
• RELG 1120 - Introduction to the Bible
• RELG 2110 - Eastern Religions
• RELG 2120 - Western Religions

Learn About the American Studies Program at CNM

Students in the American Studies program examine the structures and dynamics that shape the lives and experiences of people within the United States in a global context. Graduates with an Associates Degree in American Studies continue their studies and work in fields as diverse as education, filmmaking, art, environmental justice, broadcasting, museum curator, public relations, journalism and others.