Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

Students wishing to graduate with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services will need to complete a minimum of 65-66 credits and this is only an additional 16-17 credits above those required for the Paramedic Certificate. The Core and Related Requirements can be completed before, during, or after the Technical Requirements.

Students may take the general education courses for the associate of applied science at any time; however, courses listed in the "Technical Program Requirements" section (which are common to both the associate degree and certificate programs) must be taken in the prescribed sequence. In order to progress through the program, students must meet specific departmental grading criteria in every course taken. This portion of the curriculum must be completed within a three-year period. Thus, those opting to study on a part-time basis are advised to plan carefully in order to take courses in the correct sequence.

Applications for the Paramedic program may be requested directly from the EMS office (room DASR 220, telephone 575-527-7645).

To graduate with a certificate or an associate degree, students must earn a C or better in all EMSS courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

(65-66 credits)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 65-66 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. 

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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

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Courses are required for admission to Paramedic program.

Some prerequisite courses are required for admission to the Emergency Medical Services program, but are not calculated in the degree credit total.  See Overview page for complete Program Prerequisites and Entrance Requirements.  Specific entrance requirements/prerequisites vary depending on the qualifications of the applicant and the level of training/licensure sought.

A Suggested Plan of Study - The following plan is for courses required AFTER admission to the program.

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

Students wishing to graduate with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services will need to complete a minimum of 65 credits and this is only an additional 16-17 credits above those required for the Paramedic Certificate. The Core and Related Requirements can be completed before, during, or after the Technical Requirements.

Students may take the general education courses for the associate of applied science at any time; however, courses listed in the "Technical Program Requirements" section (which are common to both the associate degree and certificate programs) must be taken in the prescribed sequence. In order to progress through the program, students must meet specific departmental grading criteria in every course taken. This portion of the curriculum must be completed within a three-year period. Thus, those opting to study on a part-time basis are advised to plan carefully in order to take courses in the correct sequence.

Applications for the Paramedic program may be requested directly from the EMS office (room DASR 220, telephone 575-527-7645).

To graduate with a certificate or an associate degree, students must earn a C or better in all EMSS courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

(65-66 credits)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 69 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.