Programs of Study for International Students
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides education toward the completion of an associate degree or certificate. Upon graduation, you have the option to continue your education to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.
International Students are individuals studying in degree or exchange programs with legal F1-Visa or M1-Visa student immigration status. If you have a current visa but would like an F1-Visa or M1-Visa, you can learn how to change your status.
I can’t recommend CNM enough to other international students. It’s been easy to succeed. - Paule Shannon, Global Education Student
F1-Visa Programs
The F-1 Visa allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited academic institution, such as CNM. With an F1-Visa, you can enroll in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Below, find an extensive list of the programs CNM offers for international students.
- Accounting, Associate of Applied Science
- Accounting, Certificate of Completion
- Bookkeeping, Certificate of Completion
- Payroll Clerk, Certificate of Completion
- Anthropology, Associate of Arts
- Pre-Architecture, Associate of Applied Science
- Architecture Engineering Construction Modeling and Documentation Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Automotive Service Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
- Airframe Maintenance Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Powerplant Maintenance Technician, Certificate of Completion
Beverage Production and Management
- Beverage Management, Certificate of Completion
- Brewing Technology, Certificate of Achievement
- Biology, Associate of Science
- Biotechnology, Associate of Science
- Biotechnology, Certificate of Completion
- Business, Associate of Arts
- Business Administration (AAS), Business Administration Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Business Analytics Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Project Management Concentration
- Business Administration (AAS), Retail Management Concentration
- Business Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Business Analytics, Certificate of Completion
- Customer Service, Certificate of Completion
- Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Completion
- General Business, Certificate of Completion
- Project Management, Certificate of Completion
- Retail Management, Certificate of Completion
- Carpentry Technology (AAS), General Construction Concentration
- Residential Carpentry, Certificate of Completion
- Chemistry, Associate of Science
- Communication, Associate of Arts
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Computer Programming Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Computer Support Specialist Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Cyber Security Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Network Administration Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (AAS), Web Programming Concentration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Computer Programming
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Cyber Security
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Network Administration
- Computer Information Systems (Certificate of Completion), Web Programming
- Computer Science, Associate of Science
- Construction Estimating and Scheduling, Certificate of Completion
- Construction Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Cosmetology, Associate of Applied Science
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science
- Criminology, Associate of Arts
- Baking, Certificate of Completion
- Culinary Arts (AAS), Advanced Baking and Pastry Concentration
- Culinary Arts (AAS), Beverage Management Concentration
- Culinary Arts (AAS), Culinary Arts Concentration
- Culinary Fundamentals, Certificate of Completion
- Food Service Management, Certificate of Completion
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Dental Assisting, Certificate of Completion
- Diesel Equipment Technology, Certificate of Completion
- Transportation Technology (AAS), Diesel Equipment Technology Concentration
Early Childhood Multicultural Education
- Child Development, Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Birth-3rd Grade Teacher Concentration
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA), Early Childhood Program Administration Concentration
- Early Childhood Program Administration, Certificate of Completion
- Electrical Trades (AAS), Photovoltaic (PV) Concentration
- Electrical Trades (AAS), Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Concentration
- Electrical Trades, Certificate of Completion
- Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Systems, Certificate of Completion
- Residential Wiring, Certificate of Completion
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Emergency Medical Services (AAS), Paramedic Concentration
- Emergency Medical Services (Certificate of Completion), Intermediate Concentration
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering, Associate of Science
- English, Associate of Arts
- Environmental Science, Certificate of Completion
- Exercise Science and Wellness, Associate of Applied Science
- Fitness, Certificate of Completion
- Film Crew Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Film Production, Associate of Applied Science
- Film, Associate of Arts
- Post Production Technician, Certificate of Completion
- Fine Arts (AA), Art History Concentration
- Fine Arts (AA), Art Studio Concentration
- CNM Fire Academy, Certificate of Completion
- Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science
Geographic Information Technology
- Geographic Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science
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Geographic Information Technology, Certificate of Completion
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Geography and Environmental Studies, Associate of Arts
- Pre-Health Science (AA), General Health Sciences Concentration
- Pre-Health Science (AA), Pre-Nursing Concentration
- Pre-Health Science (AS), Pre-Medical Concentration
- Pre-Health Science, Pre-Medical Certificate of Completion
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC)
- Commercial, Industrial HVAC & Building Performance, Certificate of Completion
- Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Residential HVAC, Certificate of Completion
- History, Associate of Arts
- Hospitality and Tourism, Associate of Applied Science
- Hospitality and Tourism, Associate of Arts
- Hospitality and Tourism, Certificate of Completion
- Human Services, Associate of Arts
- Substance Abuse Counselor, Certificate of Completion
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Integrated Studies, Associate of Applied Science
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Latin American Studies, Associate of Arts
- General Studies, Certificate of Completion
- Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts
- Social Justice, Certificate of Achievement
- Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Machine Tool Technology, Certificate of Completion
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Mathematical Sciences, Associate of Science
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Medical Assistant, Certificate of Completion
- Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate of Applied Science
- Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
- American Sign Language, Certificate of Completion
- Modern Languages (AA), American Sign Language Concentration
- Modern Languages (AA), Spanish Concentration
- Spanish Interpreter, Certificate of Completion
- Spanish Language, Certificate of Completion
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Nursing, Associate of Applied Science
- Nursing, Associate of Applied Science
- Office Administration (AAS), Medical Concentration
- Office Administration (AAS), Office Administration Concentration
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Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science
- Pharmacy Technician Advanced Level, Associate of Applied Science
- Pharmacy Technician Entry Level, Certificate of Completion
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Physics, Associate of Science
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Associate of Applied Science
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Certificate of Completion
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Political Science, Associate of Arts
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Pre-Law, Associate of Arts
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Psychology, Associate of Arts
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Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science
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Respiratory Therapy, Associate of Applied Science
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Sociology, Associate of Arts
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Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Teacher Education (AA), Elementary/Special Education Concentration
- Teacher Education (AA), Secondary Concentration
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Theatre, Associate of Arts
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Certificate of Completion
- Veterinary Receptionist, Certificate of Achievement
- Veterinary Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Welding, Certificate of Completion
M1-Visa Programs
If you have an M-1 visa, you can enroll in vocational or other nonacademic programs (except language training programs).
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has a strong partnership with CNM Ingenuity (CNMI), a non-profit organization that focuses on skills training to power our community's strong workforce. CNMI has a flagship program called Deep Dive, which teaches the fundamentals of technology-focused topics in short-term, immersive settings.
International students with an M1-Visa can enroll in one of the following Deep Dive programs from CNMI and CNM.
Fullstack Web Development
Learn the fundamentals of modern web development to build great websites, software, and apps in the Fullstack Web Development program. We teach you how to build modern, in-demand software that runs on any browser flawlessly.
Java Enterprise & Android Mobile
Learn the fundamentals of software engineering utilizing Java, the world’s most popular programming language. We teach you how to build modern, in-demand software that runs on and integrates multiple platforms in the Java Enterprise & Android Mobile program.
Digital Media
Learn the fundamentals of digital media design and production in the Digital Media program. Develop skills in commercial animation, digital game design, and computer-generated graphics (CGI) utilizing the latest software development tools in the industry.