Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 60
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 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.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to take an additional courses to meet the General Education Requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra (or higher) 2, 3 | 3 | |
or MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics | |
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| HITP 1120 | Health Information Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| HLSC 1510 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HLSC 1530 | Pathophysiology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| MAST 1112 | Electrocardiogram Technician Basic | 4 |
| MAST 1190 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I | 6 |
| MAST 1540 | Medical Assistant Administrative Skills | 4 |
| MAST 2160 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting II | 6 |
| NUTR 1120 | Dietary Guidelines | 4 |
| EMSS 1116 | BLS Clinical Preparations | 1 |
| PHLB 1110 | Phlebotomy Concepts Lecture & Laboratory | 6 |
| Elective to bring total credits to 60 4 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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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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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, A credit, double majors and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Medical Assistant
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIOL 1120G & BIOL 1120L | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MAST 1540 | Medical Assistant Administrative Skills | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1130G | College Algebra (or higher) 1 or Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| EMSS 1116 | BLS Clinical Preparations | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| HITP 1120 | Health Information Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| MAST 1112 | Electrocardiogram Technician Basic | 4 |
| PHLB 1110 | Phlebotomy Concepts Lecture & Laboratory | 6 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLSC 1510 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HLSC 1530 | Pathophysiology for Health Sciences | 3 |
| MAST 1190 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I | 6 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAST 2160 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting II | 6 |
| NUTR 1120 | Dietary Guidelines | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.