Luna Community College

Accounting

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, preparing them for entry-level positions in accounting, finance, and related fields. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, students develop the analytical, technical, and communication skills necessary for success in the dynamic field of accounting.

Allied Health

The Certificate in Allied Health provides students with an educational background for employment opportunities in healthcare, such as nursing assistant. The intent of the certificate is to provide foundational knowledge in the allied health profession. Coursework in the Allied Health Certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Allied Health Degree.

Allied Health

The Allied Health program establishes an excellent foundation for many allied health careers and educational programs. The purpose of this degree is to get students ready to either transfer into an allied health career program or to a pre-professional program at a four-year college. The degree is highly flexible and offers “focused” pathways to accommodate various pre-requisite requirements for the many health-related programs.

Allied Health: Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHWs) assist individuals and communities in adopting and maintaining positive health behaviors as well as helping people access health care and social services to build healthier communities. CHWs can work in a wide variety of settings including but not limited to healthcare clinics, hospitals, communities or faith-based organizations, insurance companies, public health departments, and tribal health clinics.

Allied Health: Pre-Nursing

The Pre-Nursing Certificate in Allied Health provides students with a certificate that satisfies the prerequisites for admission into the Luna Community College Nursing Program. Additional requirements are needed for admissions. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor and review the Nursing Concentration requirements (https://luna.edu/departments/nursing).

Allied Health: Substance Abuse

Students who complete and Allied Health Substance Abuse Certificate may be eligible for certification as a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) by the Counseling and Therapy Practice Board of New Mexico provided they also possess an AAS in Allied Health or an Associate Degree in a counseling or substance abuse related field from an accredited institution.

Automotive Collision Repair Technology

The Automotive Collision Repair Technology certificate program is designed to produce a highly knowledgeable and skilled entry level collision repair technician. The program covers all aspects of auto body repairs, metalworking, plastic repairs, panel replacements, refinishing, custom refinishing, basic structural repairs, damage estimating, student portfolio design and collision repair shop management.

Automotive Technology

This program prepares students for the automotive industry. It provides students with the skills needed for a job as an entry-level line technician. It covers the automobile in every area, including chassis systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, climate control systems, drivetrain systems, and engine repair and engine performance. This program also provides upgrades in skills for technicians already working in the automotive industry.

Barbering

The primary purpose of this program is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgements, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in entry-level positions in barbering or a related career field. The institutional proficiency requirements for communication and mathematics are integrated into the required courses.

Building Technology

This program prepares students with entry-level job skills in the building technology profession. Students are involved with all phases of construction to include foundation, footings, blueprint reading, site layout, interior/exterior finish, roofing, floor, wall and roof framing and safety. Students will gain on-site observation and experience.

Business Administration

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in various business environments. This comprehensive program integrates theoretical concepts with hands-on experience, preparing students for entry-level positions in diverse industries or for further academic pursuits. All students should plan their individual programs with their advisors.

Computer Information Specialist

The Computer Information Systems Certificate is designed to prepare students for industry-relevant certification and technical expertise in computer information systems and computer applications. Coursework in the Computer Information Specialist Certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems Technology. Students should consult with the STEM Advisor for proper course selection and advisement.

Computer Information Systems Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Information Systems (CIS) prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of information technology. Students will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain computer systems for businesses and organizations. This comprehensive program integrates theoretical concepts with applied experience, preparing students for positions in diverse industries.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology is a personal service occupation. The Cosmetology program is designed to meet the standards established by the New Mexico State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Upon successful completion of 1600 clock hours as required by the State Board of Cosmetology, students are eligible to take the State Board examination for licensure as a cosmetologist. After successful completion of the State Board examination, graduates are qualified to practice as licensed cosmetologists in New Mexico.

Criminal Justice

This program is an interdisciplinary course of study in the areas of law enforcement, substantive law, court structure and process, and corrections as integral components of the criminal justice system. An emphasis is placed on the historical, psychological, sociological, and political aspects within criminal justice. Students must select one concentration.

Criminal Justice

This program is an interdisciplinary course of study in the areas of law enforcement, substantive law, court structure and process, and corrections as integral components of the criminal justice system. An emphasis is placed on the historical, psychological, sociological, and political aspects within criminal justice. To enhance the written communication and report writing skills of the student, the concept of writing-across-the-curriculum is utilized.

Culinary Arts

Luna Community College’s Culinary Arts curriculum incorporates the American Culinary Federation’s standards for knowledge and skills competencies. This program emphasizes hands-on learning in our kitchen laboratory. Each class focuses on professional food production in a commercial kitchen and prepares students for entry-level positions within the foodservice industry. Students learn how to handle food safely, follow standards of culinary professionalism and develop basic cooking skills.

Cybersecurity

The Cyber Security certificate program is designed to prepare students to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.

Dental Assistant

The CODA accredited Dental Assistant program at Luna is a one-year program beginning in the fall with sequential classes through the spring semester and summer semesters. Students will be required to complete 300 off-campus clinical practicum hours during the spring and summer semesters.

Drawing and Painting

The Drawing and Painting Certificate provides students with a pathway for pursuing Fine Arts inside the system of transferable courses, and for developing a portfolio that will assist them to move forward in the marketplace. This program will assist students in gaining a solid understanding of drawing and painting techniques. It will cover the basic dynamics of composition, color theory, manipulation of space, light, and surface, as well as the power and range of the physical media.

Early Childhood Development

The Early Childhood Development Program provides an innovative and practical approach to early childhood development for children birth through eight years of age. The program is designed to enhance parental and professional growth. The program curriculum is based upon the seven general early childhood education competency areas of the New Mexico Public Education Department in early childhood education (birth to third grade).

Early Childhood Education Teacher: Birth-Grade 3

The Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education is intended for students whose goal is to pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field. Educational emphasis is on the children’s developmental progress toward competence, interdependence, socialization and the integration of content areas. The curriculum is flexible to facilitate adaptation to our multicultural communities and all children, including those with special needs.

Electrical Wiring Technology

The program prepares the student with entry-level job skills as an electrical apprentice in residential and commercial wiring fields, under the supervision of a licensed Journeyman Electrician. Certain courses are offered for individuals who may want to update their present skills. Safety is covered in accordance with procedure and practices of each major component. Completion of this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Vocational/Technical Studies.

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

The Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Basic prepares individuals to sit for National Registry EMT certification exam. The EMT Certificate from Luna will only be issued to those students that successfully pass the National Registry EMT Certification Exam. Completion of this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health.

Film Technology

The Film Technology Certificate prepares graduates for jobs in the film industry. Its hands-on courses introduce the skills used in on-set film production. This Next Generation Media Academy-endorsed certificate consists of three modules. The first is taught at Luna, a member of the Consortium of Education Partners (CEP). The second module is taught at the Academy, and the final module is a work-based learning module designed as an on-set internship.

Fire Science

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science prepares students for service in the areas of fire safety and fire protection. The expansion of the fire service career fields has created a need for trained, knowledgeable firefighting personnel. Students enrolled in the Fire Science program will receive the educational background needed for employment in a fire service career. The Fire Science degree is aligned with the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model.

Furniture and Cabinet Making

This program prepares students with entry-level job skills in the Furniture and Cabinet-Making profession. The layout and building of the various types of designs will be covered.

General Business

This program is designed to prepare students who plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the field of business, accounting, management information systems, or a related field. For transferability, the student must learn, in advance, the particular requirements of the intended school or university. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their Luna advisor for proper advisement and course selection. Courses can only be used once in any area.

General Education

The General Education CORE Certificate prepares students for transfer to any four-year college or university in the state. It also satisfies many or all of the CORE requirements contained in the associate degree programs offered at Luna. The certificate is also a good choice for students who are undecided as to their major or program choice. Additionally, the certificate program will give students opportunity to sample various disciplines to determine their educational goals.

General Science

The General Science degree program is intended for the student who desires a degree in Science but desires more latitude in the selection of courses. It is well suited to fill the needs of students who want flexibility in their preparation for upper division studies at the university level. For this purpose, however, proper selection of courses is of upmost importance, and advisement from the STEM Department should be sought.

Liberal Arts

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts teaches effective oral and written communication concepts. Students will gain the ability to identify and define problems and tasks, the ability to think independently and creatively as well as the ability to organize ideas and create solutions. It allows students to use the degree as either a stand-alone or a transfer degree.

Mathematics

An associate degree in mathematics prepares students for bachelor programs in mathematics or a related field. The Mathematics program does more than provide services for the College’s other programs through the rigorous math curriculum. The program can be applied to almost every career, including but not limited to statistical analysis, computer science, engineering, economics, education, or research in related fields.

Media Arts and Film Technology

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Media Arts and Film Technology is designed to prepare students with entry-level job skills in the media industry. The program focuses on the use of media technology as well as the basics of visual design and composition. The curriculum offers theory, research and hands-on experience with an emphasis on developing proficiency in the use of multimedia tools and computer software.

Nursing

Luna Community College Department of Nursing is a full member of the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC). The Nursing curriculum is taught using the NMNEC Statewide Curriculum Model. All required elements of the program are taught using a concept-based delivery method. Successful completion of all courses and clinicals with a 77% or better is required for each level in order to progress to the next level. Courses must be taken sequentially.

Pre-Engineering

The Pre-Engineering degree is designed to provide students with concepts and methods of engineering and the foundation courses in math and science required for engineering study. The associate degree prepares students to continue their studies in a specified field of engineering at the university level. Students should be aware of the requirements of the intended university.

Small Business Management

The Small Business Management Certificate is designed to provide education in business theory and practical applications for business owners, managers, employees in small business firms, and individuals who plan to start a business. The curriculum provides an overview of account principles, marketing, finance, management, and computer applications. Coursework in the Small Business Management Certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration.

Teacher Education

The Associate of Arts Degree in Teacher Education includes courses in the general field of elementary and secondary education as well as supplementary courses that may reflect an area of specialization. The degree also prepares the student for a career as an educational paraprofessional. Students pursuing this program are encouraged to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.

Video Game Design & Development

The Video Game Design & Development Certificate provides students with a deeper understanding of game development, technology, and the theory of gaming. The purpose of the program is to develop student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and expose students to the video game industry and its connection to Computer Science.

Vocational/Technical Studies

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Vocational/Technical Studies is designed for students whose primary interest is in a vocational and/or technical field and who have completed or are pursuing a workforce certificate. Any certificate designed for workforce readiness may be used to fulfill the Concentration requirements for this degree. This structured degree program enhances job and advanced degree opportunities.

Welding Technology

This program prepares students with entry-level job skills for many phases of the welding industry and provides skill upgrading for those already in the field who need additional skills. Emphasis is placed on welding procedures used in the construction and manufacturing industry. Micro-Credentialing through American Welders Society (AWS) Certifications is made available.