Programs of Study for International Students

Discover your next program of study as a CNM Global Education student.

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. 

A

Accounting

  • Accounting, Associate of Applied Science
  • Accounting, Certificate of Completion
  • Bookkeeping, Certificate of Completion
  • Payroll Clerk, Certificate of Completion

Anthropology

  • Anthropology, Associate of Arts

Architecture

  • Pre-Architecture, Associate of Applied Science

Architectural Engineering

  • Architecture Engineering Construction Modeling and Documentation Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Automotive Technology

  • Automotive Service Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement

Aviation Technology

  • Airframe Maintenance Technician, Certificate of Completion
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology, Associate of Applied Science
  • Powerplant Maintenance Technician, Certificate of Completion
B

Beverage Production and Management

  • Beverage Management, Certificate of Completion
  • Brewing Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Biology

  • Biology, Associate of Science

Biotechnology

  • Biotechnology, Associate of Science
  • Biotechnology, Certificate of Completion

Business

  • 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 
C

Carpentry and Construction

  • Carpentry Technology (AAS), General Construction Concentration
  • Residential Carpentry, Certificate of Completion

Chemistry

  • Chemistry, Associate of Science

Communication

  • Communication, Associate of Arts

Computer Information Systems

  • 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

  • Computer Science, Associate of Science

Construction Management

  • Construction Estimating and Scheduling, Certificate of Completion
  • Construction Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Cosmetology

  • Cosmetology, Associate of Applied Science

Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science

Criminology

  • Criminology, Associate of Arts

Culinary 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
D-E

Dental Assistant

  • Dental Assisting, Certificate of Completion

Diesel Equipment Technology

  • 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

  • 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

  • Emergency Medical Services (AAS), Paramedic Concentration
  • Emergency Medical Services (Certificate of Completion), Intermediate Concentration
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), Certificate of Achievement

Engineering

  • Engineering, Associate of Science

English

  • English, Associate of Arts

Environmental Science

  • Environmental Science, Certificate of Completion

Exercise Science

  • Exercise Science and Wellness, Associate of Applied Science
  • Fitness, Certificate of Completion

 

F-H

Film and Digital Media

  • Film Crew Technician, Certificate of Completion
  • Film Production, Associate of Applied Science
  • Film, Associate of Arts
  • Post Production Technician, Certificate of Completion

Fine Arts

  • Fine Arts (AA), Art History Concentration
  • Fine Arts (AA), Art Studio Concentration

Fire Science

  • CNM Fire Academy, Certificate of Completion
  • Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science

Geographic Information Technology

  • Geographic Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science
  • Geographic Information Technology, Certificate of Completion

Geography

  • Geography and Environmental Studies, Associate of Arts

Health Sciences

  • 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

  • History, Associate of Arts

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Hospitality and Tourism, Associate of Applied Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism, Associate of Arts
  • Hospitality and Tourism, Certificate of Completion

Human Services

  • Human Services, Associate of Arts
  • Substance Abuse Counselor, Certificate of Completion
I-M

Integrated Studies

  • Integrated Studies, Associate of Applied Science

Latin American Studies

  • Latin American Studies, Associate of Arts

Liberal Arts

  • General Studies, Certificate of Completion
  • Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts
  • Social Justice, Certificate of Achievement

Machine Tool Technology

  • Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science
  • Machine Tool Technology, Certificate of Completion

Mathematical Sciences

  • Mathematical Sciences, Associate of Science

Medical Assistant

  • Medical Assistant, Certificate of Completion

Medical Laboratory Technician

  • Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate of Applied Science
  • Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement

Modern Languages

  • 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
N-P

Nursing

  • Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

Nutrition

  • Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

Office Administration

  • Office Administration (AAS), Medical Concentration
  • Office Administration (AAS), Office Administration Concentration

Paralegal Studies

  • Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science

Pharmacy Technician

  • Pharmacy Technician Advanced Level, Associate of Applied Science
  • Pharmacy Technician Entry Level, Certificate of Completion

Physics

  • Physics, Associate of Science

Plumbing and Gas Fitting

  • Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Associate of Applied Science
  • Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Certificate of Completion

Political Science

  • Political Science, Associate of Arts

Pre-Law

  • Pre-Law, Associate of Arts

Psychology

  • Psychology, Associate of Arts

R-Z

Radiologic Technician

  • Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Respiratory Therapist

  • Respiratory Therapy, Associate of Applied Science

Sociology

  • Sociology, Associate of Arts

Surgical Technologist

  • Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Teacher Education

  • Teacher Education (AA), Elementary/Special Education Concentration
  • Teacher Education (AA), Secondary Concentration

Theatre

  • Theatre, Associate of Arts

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Certificate of Completion

Veterinary Technician

  • Veterinary Receptionist, Certificate of Achievement
  • Veterinary Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Welding

  • 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.