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2003-2004 Undergraduate CatalogGeneral Information - Associate Degree Programs |
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NMSU awards both designated and undesignated associate degrees following completion of 66 semester credits (excluding "N" suffix courses). The last 15 to 30 credits, depending on the requirements of the college in which the degree is pursued, must be completed at NMSU or one of its branches. (Service personnel enrolled under the two-year Servicemember's Opportunity College Program may be exempt from this requirement.) The designation Meritorious Graduate is awarded to the top 15 percent of the students receiving associate degrees within each college in any one academic year; the students must have completed 45 or more credits with computable grades at New Mexico State University. Main Campus Detailed information on admission requirements, curricula, and associate degree or certificate requirements will be found in the section of this catalog devoted to the administering department/college. Associate of Arts Administered by the College of Arts and Sciences Associate of Fine Arts Administered by the College of Arts and Sciences Associate of Science in Engineering Technology Administered by the College of Engineering Designated Associate Degrees The following designated associate degrees are granted to students completing the specified requirements of the degree.
Community Colleges Many of the associate degrees offered on main campus, as well as other programs, are available at NMSU's four branch campuses. For more information on branch campus offerings, refer to the "Community Colleges" chapter in this catalog and to respective branch catalogs or community college admissions offices. Next Section: Graduate Programs |