Academic Paths
New Mexico
New Mexico: High School Diploma Requirements
Subject Areas
Social Studies
4 units
Subject Areas
Social Studies — 4 units required
Source:
New Mexico Public Education Department, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Social Studies, including 1 unit of U.S. History with NM History, 1 unit of World History, and 1 unit of Government & Economics.
Typical course sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit World History
1 Unit U.S.History (with NM History)
1 Unit Government & Economics
1 Unit Social Studies
Year 1
1 Unit World History
Year 2
1 Unit U.S.History (with NM History)
Year 3
1 Unit Government & Economics
Year 4
1 Unit Social Studies
Equivalent exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025
