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Sociology Transfer Options

Complete your Associate of Arts in Sociology at CNM and transfer to ENMU, NMHU, NMSU, UNM, or WNMU 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's degree. By completing your associate degree, you will also fulfill the New Mexico General Education requirements.

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)

Sociology

Catalog 2025-2027

  • SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology 
  • MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics (Recommended)*
  • Two Sociology Electives

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 Mathematics 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.

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)

Sociology and Anthropology (BA)- Concentration in Sociology - Catalog 2025-2026

  • SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology 
  • ANTH 1140 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology*
  • ANTH 2140 - Indigenous Peoples of North America*
  • SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems **

*Please select this NMHU program requirement to fulfill your Arts & Sciences Elective Option.
**Please select this NMHU program requirement to fulfill your Program Approved Elective Option.

New Mexico State University (NMSU)

Sociology and Sociology (Online) Catalog 2025–2026

  • COMM 1130 – Public Speaking (Recommended)
  • ENGL 1110 – Composition I
  • MATH 1130 – Survey of Mathematics (Recommended)*
  • SOCI 1110 – Introduction to Sociology

Please choose the following Program Approved Elective course requirements:

  • SOCI 2240 – Sociology of Intimate Relationships and Family
  • SOCI 2310 – Contemporary Social Problems

* Please select this NMSU program requirement to fulfill your Mathematics Requirement Option.

University of New Mexico (UNM)

Sociology

  • SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology 
  • SOCI 2410 - Introduction to Research Methods 
  • SOCI 2250 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity*

Complete two courses from the list below to fulfill CNM Program Approved Electives, the Arts and Science Elective requirement, and meet UNM program requirements:

  • SOCI 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
  • SOCI 2140 - Juvenile Delinquency 
  • SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance 
  • SOCI 2220 - Sociology of Gender 
  • SOCI 2235 - LGBTQ Issues & Identities 
  • SOCI 2240 - Sociology of Intimate Relationships and Family 
  • SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems
  • SOCI 2330 - Society and Personality 
  • SOCI 2340 - Global Issues 

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

    Western New Mexico University (WNMU)

    Sociology

    • SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
    • SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems

    To obtain a Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses in addition to the ones mentioned above:

    • Two courses in Mathematics/Computer Science, beyond the Gen Ed requirements

    Learn About the Sociology Program at CNM

    The Sociology program teaches the dynamics behind social order and social change, and how these play out in our political, social, and economic systems. Earn an Associate of Arts and pursue work as a Research Assistant, Equal Opportunity Representative, and more.