| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos | |
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| Established | 1980 |
| Type | Community college |
| President | Dr. Cedric Page |
| Location | Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States |
| Website | www.la.unm.edu |
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, (UNM-LA) is a branch campus of the University of New Mexico located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. UNM-LA offers 14 certificate programs and 18 associate degree programs.[1] Upper division and graduate courses are available on campus through Extended University. In addition, UNM-LA offers a Dual Credit program, which allows high school students to take college classes, a GED program for students seeking to take the General Education Development examination, and an ESL (English as a Second Language) program. Students often work part time at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
UNM-LA offers programs for both students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions and a variety of occupationally oriented programs. UNM-LA is especially well-known for its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs. UNM-LA offers the only associate's degree in Computer Gaming in New Mexico. Other technical programs include Network Administration, Web Technologies, Digital Media Arts, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Pre-Engineering. The Applied Technology program, which trains technicians, offers four concentrations: Solar Technology, Electro Mechanical Technology, Nano Technology and Manufacturing Technology.
UNM-LA's main site is located in central Los Alamos. The campus provides student housing in 64 studio apartments. UNM-LA also offers classes at the Bernalillo Education Center in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
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