Criminology Transfer Options
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.
Criminal Justice
Catalog 2025-2027
- SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
- CJUS 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice*
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must also complete the language courses listed below:
- SPAN 1110 - Spanish I**
- SPAN 1120 - Spanish II***
- SPAN 2110 - Spanish III***
- SPAN 2120 - Spanish IV***
*Selecting this course will fulfill your Program Approved Elective Requirement and count toward your ENMU program requirements, helping you maximize your transfer credits.
**Selecting this course will fulfill your Modern Language Requirement and count toward your ENMU program requirements, helping you maximize your transfer credits.
***Selecting this course will fulfill your Arts and Science Requirement and count toward your ENMU program requirements, helping you maximize your transfer credits.
Criminal Justice Studies
- SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
- SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance
- PSYC 2510 - Statistical Principles for Psychology
Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Online Catalog 2025-2026
- COMM 1130 – Public Speaking (Recommended)
- ENGL 1110 – Composition I
- ENGL 1120 – Composition II
- MATH 1220 – College Algebra*
or MATH 1350 – Introduction to Statistics* - One Modern Language Elective***
- PHIL 1120 – Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking**
- SOCI 1110 – Introduction to Sociology
Please choose the following Program-Approved Elective courses program requirements:
- CJUS 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJUS 1120 - Criminal Law
To maximize transfer credits, we recommend selecting the following courses to fulfill the modern language requirement as part of your Arts and Sciences requirement:
- FREN 1120 – French II
- FREN 2110 – French III
or - SPAN 1120 – Spanish II
- SPAN 2110 – Spanish III
or - PORT 1120 – Beginning Portuguese II
or - SIGN 1120 – American Sign Language II
- SIGN 2110 – American Sign Language III
*Please select this NMSU program requirement to fulfill your Mathematics Requirement Option.
**Please select this NMSU program requirement to fulfill your Humanities Requirement Option.
***Based on your selected Modern Language course, please complete the corresponding sequence listed under the Arts and Sciences suggestions to ensure alignment with transfer requirements.
Criminology
Catalog 2025-2026
- ANTH 2130 - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology*
- SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
- SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance
- SOCI 2410 - Introduction to Research Methods
Choose the following Program Approved Electives to meet UNM program requirements:
- SOCI 2250 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
- SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems
* Please select this UNM course requirement to satisfy your Arts & Science Elective Requirement.
Learn About the Criminology Program at CNM
The Criminology program studies crime’s consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of delinquency. Earn an Associate of Arts and pursue work as a Probation Officer, Social Science Researcher, and more.