Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | New Mexico State University
Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is partnering with Las Cruces Public Schools to offer new dual credit engineering courses starting in the spring semester of 2025. This initiative aims to assist students in earning engineering degrees by enabling them to complete foundational math courses and progress through engineering requirements.
The dual credit program allows high school juniors and seniors to take courses at NMSU, earning both high school and college credits. Interested students should contact their school's guidance counseling office, while homeschooled students can visit dualcredit.nmsu.edu for more information and appointments.
The collaboration involves NMSU's College of Engineering, NMSU Global Campus, NMSU Admissions, and LCPS. It seeks to streamline the transition into engineering degree programs at NMSU and reduce the time needed for graduation.
“We are very excited to offer this addition to the dual credit offerings from NMSU as an innovative way to support timely degree completion by engineering students,” said Patricia Sullivan, associate dean for outreach and recruitment. “By removing barriers to degree completion, the College of Engineering is working to increase the number of graduating students able to meet the growing demand for engineering professionals across New Mexico.”
A new section of Engineering 190, Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, developed by NMSU’s College of Engineering, will be available online. The course introduces applied math topics essential for first- and second-year engineering courses. Completing this course offers students various options within the engineering curriculum, aiding timely progression through their degree program. ENGR 190 has proven effective in retaining students by connecting them earlier with the curriculum.
“ENGR 190 offers high school students a dynamic introduction to the essential mathematical concepts at the heart of engineering,” said Gabe Garcia, assistant dean of student success and Engineering Technology department head. “Students not only earn dual credit but also gain a head start on mastering the foundational skills critical to excelling in college-level engineering courses and beyond.”
Additional courses planned for fall 2025 include Engineering 110: Introduction to Engineering Design; Engineering 120: DC Circuit Analysis; Engineering 130: Digital Logic; and Engineering 233: Engineering Mechanics I.
Representatives from NMSU’s Las Cruces campus and Doña Ana Community College will visit area high schools in November. The schedule includes Hatch Valley High School on Monday, Nov. 11; Mayfield High School on Tuesday, Nov. 12; Las Cruces High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13; Organ Mountain High School on Thursday, Nov. 14; and Centennial High School on Friday, Nov. 15.
For more details about NMSU's dual credit program, visit dualcredit.nmsu.edu or contact via email at dualcredit@nmsu.edu or phone at 575-646-1055.
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