Allied Health certificate and degree programs provide a strong theoretical and practical foundation preparing graduates to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, and handle ethical and legal issues. The diverse interdisciplinary curriculum instills students with critical thinking and applied skills and knowledge that will allow them to advance in their chosen career, meet societal and healthcare workforce needs, and interact with patients, families, and communities. The education obtained through the certificates and degree program enables students to pass state and national accreditation exams, secure employment, and/or pursue other degrees beyond the certificate and the associate degree. 

The School of Business is committed to being a preeminent program of business educational studies known for its emphasis in developing competent, qualified students who are prepared to pursue higher educational degrees and/or successfully enter the workforce with a diverse knowledge in business, state-of-the-art computer applications, and inspired judgment. The faculty and staff are dedicated in their collaborative efforts to create an environment for learning that inspires each student to succeed and lead a positive lifestyle.

Luna Community College’s Career and Technical Education programs are designed to produce academically, technically, and professionally sound citizens to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century job market. We offer a broad curriculum that includes certificate programs and associate in applied science degrees. Our goal is to provide hands-on learning environments that prepare students for modern industry careers. 

The Early Childhood & Teacher Education Department at Luna Community College has two associate and one certificate state articulated programs that prepare early childhood teachers and elementary and secondary paraprofessional teachers. The department has maintained and worked as a quality unit to produce qualified and conscientious professionals. The Birth through Grade 3 licensure track is designed for students who intend to transfer to a 4-year institution and can lead to state licensure. The Teacher Education program has generally been accepted by most other 4-year state institutions of higher education. For licensure purposes the Teacher Education and ECME Birth through Grade 3 programs prepare students for immediate employment as paraprofessionals within the state public education system. 

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. This AA degree provides students transferring to four-year schools with the curriculum needed for the first two years of a baccalaureate study and will offer the skills and attributes essential in a competitive job market. The general education core completed in the process of this degree meets industry standards and is also accepted by all New Mexico state colleges and universities.

Luna Community College Department of Nursing Curriculum is taught using the NMNEC State Wide Curriculum Model. All required elements of the program are taught using a concept based delivery method. Blackboard and Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) are used to support the curriculum delivery.

In order for the graduate to become a Registered Nurse they will need to take and pass the NCLEX exam.