Pre-Law Transfer Options

Complete your Associate of Arts in Pre-Law at CNM and transfer to UNM to earn your bachelor's degree.

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's degree. By completing your associate degree, you will also fulfill the New Mexico General Education requirements.

Liberal Arts and Integrated Studies
Pre-Law Concentration

  • MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics
  • COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 
    or
    COMM 2120 - Interpersonal Communication 
  • ENGL 2120 - Intermediate Composition*
  • One Modern Language Elective 
  • PHIL 1120 - Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking 
  • SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology**
  • SOCI 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems*
  • SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance**
  • Two Program Approved Electives

*Please select this UNM program requirement to fulfill your Program Approved Elective Option.

**Please select this UNM program requirement to fulfill your Arts and Science Elective  Option.

Learn About the Pre-Law Program at CNM

The Pre-Law program prepares you to transfer to a four-year degree program in a law-related field. Earn an Associate of Arts and pursue work as a Mediator, Adjudicator, and more.