Arts - Associate of Arts
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
Associate of Arts Degree
The Associate of Arts degree allows students to complete many of the general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree while still at Doña Ana Community College. Students should take electives that apply toward the requirements of their chosen bachelor’s degree.
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
Associate of Arts
(60 credits)
Students must complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 15 of the total degree credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at DACC, or any other NMSU campus. The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".
NOTE: Not all General Education ('G') courses listed below are taught at DACC. Please check DACC's current schedule for actual course offerings.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - Select one course from each sub group. 1 | 10 | |
| English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 2 | 4 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area I course listed in Level 1 in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| English Composition Level 2 - Choose one from the following: | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area I course listed in Level 2 in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Oral Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area I course listed in Oral Communication in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Area II: Mathematics - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics 3 | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area II course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
| For Area III: Laboratory Sciences and Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences, students must take one course from each area for a total of 7 credits. Students will then take an additional course in either Area III or Area IV for 3-4 credits depending on the students selection (i.e. Area III is 4 credits, Area IV is 3 credits). | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences (4 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 | |
| Modern Computing in Practice | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Physical Geography | 4 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Survey of Physics with Lab | 4 | |
| Physics of Music | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
or other Approved New Mexico General Education Area III course listed in the current NMSU Catalog | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| World Archaeology | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Media and Society | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Services & Social Work | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 | |
| Representing Women Across Cultures | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area IV course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) | ||
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | 3 | |
| World Literature I | 3 | |
| United States History I | 3 | |
| United States History II | 3 | |
| World History I | 3 | |
| World History II | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Philosophy and World Religions | 3 | |
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| Philosophical Thought | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area V course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| History of Art I | 3 | |
| History of Art II | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts | 3 | |
| Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area VI course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| General Education Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 5, 6 | 28 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
- 1
Students with Area I transfer credits may sometimes complete this requirement with 9 credits.
- 2
Must complete with a C- or better.
- 3
May not apply to all NMSU B.A. degree programs.
- 4
In order to complete the General Education Requirements, students must take an elective course for 3-4 credits. This course can be any course in any area, excluding Area I: Communications and any crosslisted courses that exceeds the minimum requirement. The elective course must have the "G" distinction. See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Credits may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, or AP credit. 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. Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor, the NMSU Catalog and the bachelor's degree requirements to ensure course transfer. Second language courses are recommended if they are required by the intended bachelor's degree.
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Nine or more credits, all under one prefix, may be substituted for a single general education (G) course with the same prefix.
For example, ARTS 1610 Drawing I, ARTS 1240 Design I, ARTS 1250 Design II (totaling 9 credits) could be used in place of the general education course, ARTH 1115G in the NMSU system.
(60-62 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
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 must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 15 of the total degree credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at DACC, or any other NMSU campus. The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".
NOTE: Not all General Education ('G') courses listed below are taught at DACC. Please check DACC's current schedule for actual course offerings.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area I course listed in Level 1 in the NMSU/DACC Catalog | ||
| Area II: Mathematics - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics | ||
NOTE: MATH 1130G may not apply to all NMSU BA programs. | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area II course listed in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| World Archaeology | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Representing Women Across Cultures | ||
| Media and Society | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | ||
| Personal Health & Wellness | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Human Services & Social Work | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area IV course listed in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| Area V: Humanities - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy and World Religions | ||
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Philosophical Thought | ||
| Or other approved NM General Education Area V course listed in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area I course listed in Level 2 in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Modern Computing in Practice | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab | ||
| Physics of Music | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area III course listed in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | ||
| Visual Concepts | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area I course listed in Oral Communication in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences (4 cr.) OR Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 cr.) | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| General Education Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Name: DACC Academic Advising
Office Location: DASR 103
Phone: (575) 528-7272
Website: DACC Advising Website