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Computer Science Transfer Options

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

University Requirements for 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.

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)

Computer Science

Catalog 2025-2027

  • CSCI 1108 - CS for All: Introduction to Computer Modeling 
  • CSCI 2310 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 
  • MATH 1510 - Calculus I 
  • MATH 1520 - Calculus II 

In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelor’s course requirements at CNM:

  • CSCI 1220 - Computer Programming Fundamentals: Python
  • MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)

Computer Science 
Individualize Concentration: Software/Hardware Systems

  • CIS 1275 - C++ Programming I
  • CIS 2235 - Java Programming I
  • MATH 1510 - Calculus I
  • MATH 1520 - Calculus II

In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelors course requirements at CNM:

  • FDMA 1515 - Introduction to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop
  • Humanities Requirement (3 credit hours) or Social and Behavioral Science Requirement (3 credit hours)
  • Creative and Fine Arts Requirement (3 credit hours)
  • Multi-Discipline/Flexible Requirement (3 credit hours)
University of New Mexico (UNM)

Computer Science 

Catalog 2025-2026

  • COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 
  • CSCI 1260 - Computer Programming Fundamentals Java I 
  • CSCI 2260 - Computer Programming Fundamentals: Java 2 
  • CSCI 2310 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 
  • ENGL 1110 - Composition I 
  • ENGL 1120 - Composition I
  • MATH 1510 - Calculus I 
  • MATH 1520 - Calculus II 

Choose 14 credits of Program-Approved Laboratory Science Electives from the course sequences listed below. Be sure to complete one full sequence from the options provided, along with 6 additional credits from any courses on the approved list:

  • CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors 
    CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry I Laboratory for STEM Majors 1
  • CHEM 1225 - General Chemistry II for STEM Majors
    CHEM 1225L - General Chemistry II Laboratory for STEM Majors
    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
    or
  • GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology 
    GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Laboratory
  • GEOL 2110 - Historical Geology
    GEOL 2110L - Historical Geology Laboratory
    or
  • BIOL 1215 - Biology for Environmental Sciences
    BIOL 1215L - Biology for Environmental Sciences Lab
  • GEOL 2110 - Historical Geology
    GEOL 2110L - Historical Geology Laboratory

Learn About the Computer Science Program at CNM

The Computer Science program examines the theory of computation, the design of algorithms, and how to apply these principles to problem-solving. Earn an Associate of Science and pursue work as a Data Manager, Business Intelligence Analyst, and more.