Career Technical, Associate of Arts

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

This program allows the student pursuing a certificate or an associate of applied science degree that contains at least 30 technical credits (exclusive of IT 1010  or its equivalent) to take the required credit hours of arts and sciences coursework to earn an associate of arts degree at CNM with the required general education component for transfer to a 4-year institution. The CNM Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or certificate earned by a student must be within the last 10 years, or the student will be required to demonstrate continued proficiency in the technical components.

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Students are subject to admission requirements of the 4 year institution to which they plan to transfer. The acceptance of the 30 technical credit hours is subject to 4-year institutions who provide baccalaureate pathways for career technical bachelor’s degrees.

Courses taken with the credit/no credit option, transfer credits and non-traditional credits accepted by CNM toward this degree may not be accepted by the transfer institution.

Special Requirements

Department Approval Program

• Students must have completed or declared career technical certificate (with at least 30 technical credits) or career technical degree and completed at least 12 technical credits towards the declared career technical certificate or AAS degree.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

• Cost of Attendance
• Tuition
• Books
• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.

  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule

  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Educational Opportunities

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.