Dual Credit students can enroll in courses from the following Programs of Study. These Programs of Study are designed to give students a head start to earning a DACC associate degree or certificate. Select Program of Study allow students the possibility of completing the requirements for certificates during their high school junior and senior year:
Programs of Study
Aerospace Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| AERT 121 | Introduction to the Aerospace Workplace | Usually only offered in Fall | 4 |
| ELT 105 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | Placement into CCDM 114 or higher | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 | |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | Pre-requisite(s): CCDM 114N; or MATH placement MATH 1215 | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Machine Operation & Safety | 3 |
Associate of Arts (General Education)
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior |
Area IV Social and Behav.Sci.-NMSU General Ed. 2.75 HS GPA minimum |
3 |
| CJUS 1110G | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Area IV Social & Behavioral Science-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | Area V Humanities-NMSU General Education | 3 |
| THEA 1110G/ARTH 1115G/MUSC 1130G | Intro to Theatre, Orientation in Art, or Western Music | Area VI Fine Arts-NMSU General Education | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | Area IV Social & Behavioral Science-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
| SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | Area IV Social & Behavioral Science-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
| PHIL 1115G | Introduction to Philosophy | Area V Humanities-NMSU General Education | 3 |
| PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | Area V Humanities-NMSU General Education | 3 |
| HIST 1110G | United States History I | Area V Humanities-NMSU General Education | 3 |
Automation & Manufacturing Technology (Basic Manufacturing and Bridge Certificate)
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| ELT 105 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 3 | |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 | |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | Prerequisite(s): CCDM 114N or MATH placement MATH 1215 | 3 |
| MAT 106 | Applied Manufacturing Practices | 3 | |
| MAT 110 | Machine Operation & Safety | 3 | |
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling | Prerequisite(s): DRFT 109 | 3 |
| Students may earn the Basic Manufacturing certificate upon completion of the six courses listed above. | |||
Automation & Manufacturing Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| MAT 102 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 | |
| MAT 105 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 | |
| MAT 110 | Machine Operation & Safety | 4 | |
| ELT 110 | Electronics I | Math placement into CCDM 114 or HS algebra II w/C- | 4 |
| ELT 120 | Mathematics for Electronics | Math proficiency required C- or higher in HS algebra 2 | 4 |
| ELT 135 | Electronics II | Prerequisite(s): ELT 110 and ELT 120 | 4 |
Automotive Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| AUTO 113 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT I | 4 | |
| AUTO 114 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics PT II | Prerequisite(s): AUTO 113 | 4 |
| AUTO 112 | Basic Gasoline Engines | 4 | |
| AUTO 122 | Automotive Brakes | 4 | |
| AUTO 127 | Basic Automatic Transmission | 4 | |
| AUTO 126 | Automotive Suspension, Steering, and Alignment | 4 | |
| OETS 104 or | Basic Mathematics for Technicians | 4 | |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | Math proficiency required C- or higher in HS algebra 2 | 3 |
| Students may be required to purchase tools and have an iPad for class and lab assignments. | |||
Building Construction Technology & Environmental and Energy Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| CNST 1121 | Introduction to Construction I | Corequisite(s): CNST 1122 | 2 |
| CNST 1122 | Introduction to Construction II | Corequisite(s): CNST 1121 | 2 |
| CNST 1133 | Construction Laboratory | Prerequisite(s): CNST 1121 & CNST 1121 | 3 |
| Students may earn the NCCER CORE industry certification upon completion of CNST 1121, CNST 1122, CNST 1133 | |||
| CNST 2217 | Building & the Environment | 3 | |
| CNST or TCEN | Elective CNST or TCEN course | 3 |
Business Management
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| BUSA 1110 | Introduction to Business | NMSU Transfer Course-Business | 3 |
| BMGT 232 | Personal Finance | 3 | |
| MKTG 2110 | Introduction to Marketing | Prerequisite(s): BUSA 1110 | 3 |
| OATS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | |
| BMGT 112 | Banks and Your Money | Course offered in partnership with Nuesenda Credit Union | 3 |
| BMGT 221 | Internship I | Students selected for internship after completion of | 3 |
| ACCT 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | NMSU Transfer Course-Business | 3 |
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Accounting II | Preq. ACCT 2110/NMSU Transfer Course-Business | 3 |
Computer and Information Technology and Cybersecurity
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| CTEC 120 | IT Infrastructure Support I | 3 | |
| CTEC 130 | Linux Workstation | 3 | |
| CTEC 135 | Windows Workstation | 3 | |
| CTEC 180 | Introduction to Networking | 4 | |
| CTEC 290 | Network Security | Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CTEC 120 and CTEC 180 | 3 |
| Upon Completion of OECS 105, CTEC 120 and CTEC 122 students may earn an A+ industry certification. Students may earn the Computer Technology certificate by completing the first six courses on the list. | |||
Creative Media Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| FDMA 1545 | Digital Photography and Imaging I | Access to digital camera and computer technology (Adobe Suite) | 3 |
| FDMA 1535 | Computer Illustration | Computer technology required | 3 |
| FDMA 1120 | Print Media I | Computer technology required | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Image Processing I | Computer technology required | 3 |
| FDMA 1710 | 2-D Animation | Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1535/Computer technology | 3 |
| FDMA 1210 | Digital Video Production I | Offered in Las Cruces | 3 |
| Students may earn the Creative Media Technology certificate upon completion of five of the six CMT courses listed above. Students have access to DACC open | |||
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| CJUS 1110G | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Area IV Social & Behavioral Science-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
| CJUS 1120 | Criminal Law I | 3 | |
| CJUS 2220 | The American Law Enforcement System | 3 | |
| CJUS 2120 | Courts and the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
Culinary Arts
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| HOST 201 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | Only offered in Spring | 3 |
| HOST 219 | Safety, Security, and Sanitation in Hospitality Operations | Only offered in Fall | 3 |
| CHEF 101 | Culinary Arts Kitchen Orientation | Only offered in Fall | 3 |
| BMGT 201 | Work Preparation & Readiness | 3 |
Drafting & Design Technologies
(Architecture Tech, Civil Survey Tech, Mechanical Drafting & Solid Modeling, Pre-Architecture)
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| DRFT 109 | Computer Drafting Fundamentals | Student needs laptop – CAD Software | 3 |
| DRFT 114 | Introduction to Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling | Prerequisite(s): DRFT 109 | 3 |
| DRFT 143 | Civil Drafting Fundamentals | Prerequisite(s): DRFT 109 | 3 |
| DRFT 151 | Construction Principles and Print Reading | Student needs laptop – CAD Software | 3 |
| DRFT 165 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling | Student needs laptop – CAD Software | 3 |
| ARCH 1120 | Introduction to Architecture | 3 | |
| ARCH or DRFT | Elective ARCH or DRFT course | 3 | |
| Students may earn the General Drafting & Graphics Certificate upon completion of six (3 credit) ARCH/DRFT courses listed above. | |||
Early Childhood Education
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 | |
| ECED 1115 | Health Safety and Nutrition | 2 | |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children | 3 | |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 2.75 HS GPA minimum/Area IV Social and Behav.Sci.-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
Education
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth & Behavior | 2.75 HS GPA minimum/Area IV Social and Behav.Sci.-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
| THEA 1110G | The World of Theatre | Area VI Fine Arts-NMSU General Education | 3 |
Electrical Lineworker
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| OETS 104 or | Basic Mathematics for Technicians | 4 | |
| OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | Math placement into CCDM 114 or high school algebra II | 3 |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Electronics Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| ELT 110 | Electronics I | 3 | |
| ELT 120 | Math for Electronics | Math proficiency required C- or higher in HS algebra 2 | 4 |
| ELT 135 | Electronics II | Prerequisite(s): ELT 110 | 4 |
| ELT 155 | Electronics CAD and PCB Design | 3 |
Health Information Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| HIT 150/AHS 120 | Intro. To Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| OATS 106 | Business Math | CCDM 103N or adequate score on math placement exam | 3 |
| HIT 110 | Electronic Health Records | 3 | |
| OATS 208 | Medical Office Procedures | Prerequisite(s): HIT 150 or AHS 120 | 3 |
| HIT 130 | Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | |
| OATS 239 | Personal Development | 3 |
Health Sciences
Courses in this program of study can help prepare student for entry into Allied Health Occupations fields. Many of these selective programs have limited seats. (Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health cAre Assistant, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | Area IV Social & Behavioral Science-NMSU General Ed. | 3 |
| AHS 120 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| PHIL 2110G | Intro to Ethics | Area V Humanities-NMSU General Education | 3 |
| **OEEM 153 | Anatomy & Physiology for the Prehospital Care Provider | **Requires Department permission (EMS) | 3 |
| Students may be required to purchase tools and have an iPad for class and lab assignments. | |||
Hospitality Services
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| HOST 201 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | Sometimes only offered Spring | 3 |
| HOST 202 | Front Office Operations | Only offered in Spring | 3 |
| HOST 219 | Safety, Security, and Sanitation | Only offered in Fall (In person Certification Exam - fee) | 3 |
| BMGT 201 | Work Preparation & Readiness | 3 |
Office Administration Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| OATS 102 | Keyboarding Document Formatting | Prerequisite(s): OATS 101 or consent of instructor | 3 |
| OATS 120* | Accounting Procedures I | 3 | |
| OATS 121* | Accounting Procedures II | Prerequisite(s): OATS 120 or ACCT 2110 | 3 |
| OATS 203 | Office Equipment and Procedures I | 3 | |
| OATS 211 | Information Processing I (Word) | 3 | |
| OATS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications (Excel) | 3 | |
| OATS 217 | PowerPoint Presentation | Prerequisite(s): OATS 211 | 3 |
| OATS 239 | Professional Development | 3 | |
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Students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) upon completion of OATS 203, 211, 215, 217 *OATS 120 & 121 are equivalent to ACCT 2110 |
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Public Health
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health and Wellness | Area IV Social & Behavioral Science-NMSU General Ed | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | Area I Communication-NMSU General Education | 3 |
| PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | Area V Humanities-NMSU General Education | 3 |
Water Technology
| Course Subject | Course Title | Notes | Credits |
| WATR 120 | Introduction to Water Systems | 3 | |
| WATR 130 | Wastewater Collection and Basic Treatment System | 3 | |
| WATR 140 | Applied Water and Wastewater Math I | Prerequisite(s): CCDM 114N or equivalent | 3 |
| WATR 160 | Systems Maintenance | 4 |