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 WESTERN
NEW MEXICO
UNIVERSITY
CATALOG
2011-2012

Published: July 2011

VOL. CVI
Silver City, New Mexico 88061 (575) 538-6011
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Equal Educational and Equal Employment Opportunity

Policy
Western New Mexico University is committed to providing equal educational and
employment opportunity regardless of sex, marital or parental status, race, color,
religion, age, ancestry, national origin, handicaps, or military involvement (veteran
or disabled veteran, including Vietnam era). Equal educational opportunity includes
recruitment and admission; access to courses and facilities; access to counseling,
testing, and tutoring services; housing; financial assistance and student employ-
ment; health and insurance services; extracurricular programs and activities; and
participation in athletics.
Questions and comments concerning WNMU’s non-discrimination policies may be
addressed to Kelley Riddle, AA/EEO Officer, PO Box 680 Silver City, NM 88062,
575-538-6513.
Questions and comments concerning WNMU's disability services may be addressed
to: Rebecca Matter, Disability Services Coordinator, PO Box 680 Silver City, NM
88062, 575-538-6498.
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CONTENTS
Catalog Overview
Sources of Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
University Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Western New Mexico University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Information
Campus Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Community Education & Technology Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Extended University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Residence Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Student Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Admissions, Academic Records, and Regulations
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Records & Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Financial Information
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Student Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Undergraduate Studies
Academic Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Undergraduate Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Academic Support Center Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Allied Health, School of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Applied Technology, School of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Business Administration & Economics, School of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Chicano & Hemispheric Studies, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Criminal Justice & Chemical Dependency, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Education, School of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Expressive Arts, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Humanities, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Mathematics & Computer Science, Department of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Natural Sciences, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Nursing, School of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Social Sciences, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Social Work, School of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Undergraduate Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Graduate Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Graduate Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Board of Regents, Administration, and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
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Contents Detail
Sources of Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
University Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Silver City, New Mexico Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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University History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accreditation & Standing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
University Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GENERAL INFORMATION
Campus Police
Safety & Security Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Standards of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Weapons & Firearms Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Community Education & Technology Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Community Relations
Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Public Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
University Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Early Childhood Laboratory Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
La Familia Resource Center Training & Technical Assistance Program . . 29
Extended University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Library (J. Cloyd Miller Library) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Museum (WNMU Museum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Residence Life
Residence Halls & Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Single Student Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Family Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Student Affairs
Office for Student Affairs - General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Art Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Athletic Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Career Services/Cooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cultural Events & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Multicultural Affairs/Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Music Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
New Student Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Student Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Student Organizations & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Theater Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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ADMISSIONS, ACADEMIC RECORDS, & REGULATIONS
Admissions
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Application for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
COMPASS Placement Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Late Application for Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Special Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Academic Regulations
Academic Achievement Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Academic Amnesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Academic Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Academic Credit Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Academic Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Academic Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Assessment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Choice of Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Classification of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Copyright Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Course Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Service Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Grading System - Grade Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Student Academic Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Graduate Courses taken by Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Records and Registration
Access to, and Confidentiality of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Enrollment Changes (Add, Drop, Withdrawal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Grading Option Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Misrepresentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Payment of Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Schedule of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Student Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Summer Session and Short Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Aid
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Disbursal of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Returning Title IV Federal Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Financial Aid Satisfacory Academic Progress Policy Undergraduate. . . . 83
Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Veteran’s Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Work Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Student Expenses
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Residency Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Completing Your Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Payment Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Delinquent Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Restrictions/Sanctions on Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Academic Support Center
Academic Advisement (Undergraduate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Academic Alert Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Academic Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Declaration of Major (Undergraduate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Placement Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Student with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Withdrawal from WNMU - Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Academic Programs
Associate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Baccalaureate Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Contract Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Developmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Millennium III Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Non-degree Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Associate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Bachelor Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Earning a Second Undergraduate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
General Education Requirements
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Student Success Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Communication in Written English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Education Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Foreign Language Requirements for BA Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Foreign Language Requirements for BSW Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Math/Computer Science Requirements for BS/BBA/BAS Students . . . . 132
Complaint Procedure for Transfer Credit Appeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Transferring Courses to Fulfill the New Mexico Gen. Ed Common Core 133
State-Wide Articulation of Lower Division Common Core . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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DEGREES OFFERED - LISTED BY DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL
Academic Support Center
CERT - NM Transfer-Ready Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
ALLIED HEALTH, SCHOOL OF
Four Year Degrees
BA or BS Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
BA - Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Two Year Degrees
AS - Occupational Therapy Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Minors
Kinesiology Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sports Medicine Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, SCHOOL OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Certificates and Two Year Degrees
Computer Technology Program (Certificate & AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Digital Media Communications (Certificate & AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Electrical Technology (Certificate & AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Environmental Electrician (Certificate & AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Film Technology (Certificate & AAS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Financial Services (Certificate & AS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Industrial Maintenance Program (AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Welding Technology (Certificate & AAS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS, SCHOOL OF
Four Year Degrees
BBA - Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
BBA - Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
BAS - General Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
BBA - Management Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
BS - Public and Non-Profit Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Two Year Degrees
AS - Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Minors
Accounting Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Business Administration Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Economics Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Marketing Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Public Administration Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
CHICANA/CHICANO & HEMISPHERIC STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degrees
BA - Chicano and Hemispheric Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Minors
Hemispheric Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Latin American Studies Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Public Service and Leadership Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, DEPARTMENT OF

Four Year Degrees
BA or BS - Chemical Dependency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
BAS - Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Two Year Degrees
AS - Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
One Year Licensure
Law Enforcement Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Minors
Chemical Dependency Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Criminal Justice Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF
Four Year Degrees
BAS - Career and Technical Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
BS - Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
BS - Elementary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
BA or BS - Movement Science K-12 Pedagogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
BA or BS - Secondary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
BS - Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Double Majors
BA or BS - Secondary Education and Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
BS - Elementary Education and Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
BA or BS - Secondary Education and Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Teaching Fields
Art Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Bilingual Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Business Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Classical Language - Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Language Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
General Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
TESOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Minors
Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Two Year Degrees
AA - Early Childhood Education and Family Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
AA - Educational Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
One Year Licensure
Early Childhood Education and Family Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
EXPRESSIVE ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degrees
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
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BA or BS - Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts . . . . . . . 217
BA or BS - Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Two Year Degree
AA - Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Minors
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
HUMANITIES, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degrees
BA - English Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
BA - Spanish Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Minors
English Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Pre-Law Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Spanish Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degree
BGS - Bachelor of General Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Two Year Degree
AA - Liberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degrees
BA or BS - Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
BA or BS - Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Two Year Degree
AA - e-Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Minors
Computer Science Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Mathematics Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
NATURAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degrees
BA or BS - Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
BA or BS - Botany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
BA or BS - Cell and Molecular Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
BA or BS - Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
BA or BS - Environmental Sustainability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
BA or BS - Forest/Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
BA or BS - Forest/Wildlife Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
BA or BS - General Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
BA or BS - Medical Technology (with UNM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
BA or BS - Science Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
BA or BS - Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Minors
Biology Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Botany Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Cell and Molecular Biology Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Chemistry Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
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Environmental Sustainability Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Geology Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Zoology Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
NURSING, SCHOOL OF
Four Year Degree
BSN - Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Two Year Degree
ADN - Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
SOCIAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Four Year Degrees
BA or BS - Environmental Sustainability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
BA or BS - History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
BA or BS - Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
BA or BS - Social Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
BA or BS - Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Minors
Environmental Sustainability Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Geography Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
History Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Political Science Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Psychology Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Sociology Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF
Bachelor of Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
GRADUATE STUDIES
Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Graduate Admission
Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Final Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Conditional Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Non-degree Graduate Student Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Program Specific Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Procedures for Completing a Graduate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Readmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Graduate General Information
Academic Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Earning a Second Master’s Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Grade Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Graduate. . . . . . . 387
Graduate Assistant/Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Graduate Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Independent Study Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Professional Development Credit (School of Education) . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
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Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Residence Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Student Academic Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Thesis Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Time Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Tour Credit Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Transfer Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Graduate Degree Requirements
Allied Health, School of
Master of Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Business Administration, School of
Master of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Education, School of
Master of Arts in Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Master of Arts in Teaching (without under/graduate professional ed.) . . 407
Elementary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Master of Arts in Teaching (with undergraduate professional ed.)
Elementary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Reading Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
New Mexico Teacher Alternative Licensure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Elementary Alternative Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Secondary Alternative Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Special Education Alternative Licensure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
School Psychology Licensure Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Social Work, School of
Master of Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
BOARD OF REGENTS, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
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SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE
Services Provider Phone
(Area Code 575)

Academic Advising assistance Academic Support Center 538-6400

Academic Programs information Academic Affairs 538-6317

Academic Success Promotion Early Alert - Academic Support Ctr 538-6400

Academic Records Registrar’s Office 538-6118

Admission to WNMU Admissions Office 538-6106

Affirmative Action information Affirmative Action Office 538-6513

Alumni information Alumni Affairs Office 538-6675

Athletic Programs information Athletics Office 538-6218

Career Planning Career Services Office 538-6109

Catalogs Admissions Office 538-6106

Class Schedules Registrar’s Office 538-6118

Counseling Academic Support Center 538-6400

Faculty Advisors (Freshmen) Academic Support Center 538-6400

Faculty Advisors (Upper-Classmen) Specific Academic Departments.

Financial Aid Financial Aid Office 538-6173

Gallup, Graduate Studies WNMU Gallup campus (505)722-3389

Graduate Programs Graduate Division 538-6317

Hidalgo Learning Center WNMU Lordsburg campus 542-3315

International Students Programs International Student Advisor 538-6106

Library Material WNMU Miller Library 538-6350

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Media Services WNMU Miller Library 538-6360

Mimbres Valley Learning Center WNMU Deming campus 546-6556

assistance
sources of
Nadyne Gardner Learning Center WNMU T or C campus 894-9050

Off Campus Courses Extended University 538-6149

Public Information Public Information Office 538-6336

Registration Registrar’s Office 538-6118

Residence Halls Housing Office 538-6629

Security and Assistance Campus Police 538-6231

Student Accounts Business Office 538-6151

Student Affairs Office of Student Affairs 538-6339

Student Apartments Housing Office 538-6629

Student Government Associated Students of WNMU 538-6113

Testing Academic Support Center 538-6400

Textbooks, other books, supplies Campus Bookstore 538-6123

Transcript Evaluation Transcript Evaluator 538-6430

Transcripts, WNMU Academic Registrar’s Office 538-6118

University Accounts Business Office 538-6151

University Foundation Foundation Office 538-6310

Vehicle Registration Campus Police 538-6231

Veterans Assistance Veterans Representative 538-6116

All departments at WNMU receive mail through a central post office. Address any
correspondence to a specific department and/or individual and use the following
address: Western New Mexico University
Box 680
Silver City, New Mexico 88062
Telephone: (575) 538-6011
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UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
Enrollment dates listed below are for 16 week semester classes
See on-line schedule for specific part of term enrollment dates.

Fall 2011
Last day to add classes w/out instructor's permission in person . . . Fri., Aug. 12
Last day to add classes w/out instructor's permission on-line . . . . Sun., Aug. 14
Official term begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Aug. 15
Late Registration Fee of $50.00 begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon., Aug. 15
Last day to add classes with instructor's permission . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Aug. 19
Last day to drop classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Aug. 19
Disenrollment for Non Payment (full semester classes) . . . . . . . Fri. Aug. 19
Deadline to apply for Spring 2012 graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thurs., Sept. 1
Census Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri., Sept. 2
Labor Day (University Closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon. Sept. 5
Last day to change grade option from Audit/Grade or Grade/Audit . . Fri., Oct. 7
Mid Semester grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Oct. 10
Last day to withdraw from class(es) with a grade of "W" . . . . . . . . . Fri., Oct. 28
(grades earned and assigned will not convert to a grade of "W")
School of Education Graduate Comprehensive Exams . . . . . . . . . .Sat., Nov. 12
Thanksgiving Recess (Faculty/Students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri., Nov., 21-25
Thanksgiving Recess (University Closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Th-Fri., Nov., 24-25
Last day of class meetings (except Monday only classes) . . . . . . . . Fri., Dec. 2
Last day of class meeting for classes that only meet on Monday . .Mon., Dec. 5
Final exam week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Th., Dec.5-8
Commencement (7:00 p.m.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Dec. 9
Fall grades due in the Registrar’s Office NO LATER THAN noon Mon., Dec. 12
Holiday season (University closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .To be Determined

Spring 2012
Last day to add classes w/out instructor's permission in person . . . . Fri., Jan. 6
Last day to add classes w/out instructor's permission on-line . . . . . Sun., Jan. 8
Official term begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon., Jan. 9
Late Registration Fee of $50.00 begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Jan. 9
Last day to drop classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Jan. 13
Disenrollment for NonPayment (full semester classes) . . . . . . . Fri., Jan. 13
Martin Luther King Day (University closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Jan. 16
Census Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Jan. 27
Deadline to apply for Summer 2012 graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed., Feb. 1
School of Education Graduate Comprehensive Exams . . . . . . . . . .Sat., Feb. 25
Last day to change grade option from Audit/Grade or Grade/Audit . . Fri., Mar. 1
University Assessment (no classes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Mar. 2
Spring Recess (Lordsburg, Silver City) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri. Mar., 5-9
Spring Recess (Deming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri., Mar., 12-16
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Spring Recess (Gallup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

Spring Recess (T or C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon.-Fri. Mar. 19-23
Mid Semester grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Mar. 12
Last day to withdraw from class(es) with a grade of "W" . . . . . . . .Fri., March 30
(grades earned and assigned will not convert to a grade of "W")
Spring Holiday (University closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., April 6
Last day of regular class meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., May 4
Final Exam Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Th., May 7-10
Nursing Pinning Ceremony (3:00 p.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., May 11
Commencement (6:00 p.m.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., May 11
Occupational Therapy Assistant Pinning Ceremony (4:00 p.m.) . . .Sat., May 12

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calendar
Grades due in the Registrar’s Office NO LATER THAN noon . . . . Mon., May 14
Memorial Day (University closed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., May 28

Summer 2012
Deadline to apply for Fall 2012 graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., June 1
Official term begins- Summer I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., June 4
Police Academy Certification Ceremony (6:00 p.m.) . . . . . . . .To be Determined
School of Education Graduate Comprehensive Exams . . . . . . . . . . Sat., June 9
Classes end - Summer I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tues., July 3
Independence Day holiday (University closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed., July 4
Official term begins - Summer II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon., July 9
Classes end - Summer II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tues., August 7

Fall 2012 SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Last day to add classes w/out instructor's permission in person . . . Fri., Aug. 17
Last day to add classes w/out instructor's permission on-line . . . . Sun., Aug. 19
Official term begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Aug. 20
Late Registration Fee of $50.00 begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon., Aug. 20
Last day to drop classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Aug. 24
Disenrollment for Non Payment (full semester classes) . . . . . . Fri., Aug. 24
Deadline to apply for Spring 2013 graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tues., Sept. 4
Census Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri., Sept. 7
Labor Day (University Closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Sept. 3
Last day to change grade option from Audit/Grade or Grade/Audit . Fri., Oct. 12
Mid Semester grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon., Oct. 15
Last day to withdraw from class(es) with a grade of "W" . . . . . . . . . . Fri., Nov. 2
(grades earned and assigned will not convert to a grade of "W")
School of Education Graduate Comprehensive Exams . . . . . . . . . .Sat., Nov. 10
Thanksgiving Recess (Faculty/Students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Fri., Nov. 19-23
Thanksgiving Recess (University Closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Th-Fri., Nov. 22-23
Last day of class meetings (except Monday only classes) . . . . . . . . Fri., Dec. 7
Last day of class meeting for classes that only meet on Monday . Mon., Dec.10
Final exam week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon.-Th., Dec. 10-13
Commencement (7:00 p.m.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fri., Dec.14
Fall grades due in the Registrar’s Office NO LATER THAN noon Mon., Dec. 17
Holiday season (University closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .To be Determined
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WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY

University History
The community of Silver City realized a long-time dream on February 11, 1893, when
the Thirtieth Session of the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico passed “An Act to
Establish and Provide for the Maintenance and Government of the Normal Schools
of New Mexico.” Silver City and Las Vegas were chosen to be the locations of these
teacher-training institutions. This successfully culminated the efforts of many in Silver
City, who had attempted for years to convince the Territorial Legislature to approve
an institution of higher learning in Silver City.
A Board of Regents, appointed by Governor L. Bradford Prince, was given the task
of selecting a site for the school. On June 2, 1893, the Board accepted Regent John
W. Fleming’s offer of 20 acres situated on a high hill west of the community. This site
allowed the institution to be visible to all who came into town. On September 7, 1894,

mexico university
an impressive dedication ceremony was held. A copper box containing coins, maga-

western new
zines, and other items of the period was placed within the cornerstone laid by the offi-
cials and townspeople. The military band of Fort Bayard provided appropriate music.
The first director was George Selby, an educator from Deming, who was given the
title of principal. He is remembered as the man who was given the difficult task of
developing curricula and providing instruction for the first forty students.
With the departure of Selby, Charles M. Light became the principal. He later became
the first to be given the title of President. Professor Light, a Doctor of Pedagogy,
provided a needed air of stability for the young institution and presided over substantial
growth of the physical plant, faculty, and student body. His tenure lasted until 1914.
It was during 1917 that Fleming Hall was completed to house a gymnasium and
Science Department. Today this building is the home of the WNMU Museum which
was established in 1974. In the early 1920’s the New Mexico Normal School became
New Mexico State Teachers’ College. Following World War I, Dotson Field was
constructed and named after an alumnus who died in the war.
Near the end of the 1920’s, Light Hall was completed to serve as an auditorium,
library and classroom facility. Although Graham Gymnasium was started years
earlier, it was not completed until 1936. During the Depression of the 1930’s
numerous W.P.A. projects brought improvements to the campus. At the end of the
1930’s, a secondary school associated with the college began operation in a new
building on the east side of the campus. Western High School was turned over to the
Silver Consolidated School District on July 1, 1960.
Although there was a delay in campus expansion during World War II, the influx of
many veterans following the war made it necessary to bring temporary housing to
the campus. The new housing was immediately dubbed Veterans’ Dormitory. In 1948
a College Cafeteria replaced the cafeteria located in the basement of Ritch Hall. In
1949 the Mustang Field House and swimming pool were completed. In 1979 the
wish for an enclosed pool was fulfilled. In 1954 the President’s home was completed.
Miller Library was built in 1957 following the razing of “Old Main”. In 1966, the Fine
Arts Center Theatre, the McCray Art Building, and the Parotti Music building were
finished. These buildings provide cultural opportunities for the University and local
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community. Western New Mexico University received its current name in 1963. The
Phelps Dodge-Felix Martinez Buildings (1970), Glaser Hall (1981), Juan Chacon
Building (1983), Thomas B. McDonald Student Memorial (1997), and the Besse-
Forward Global Resource Center (2002) reflect the fulfillment of more recent needs
of the University.
WNMU celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1993. Exemplary teaching, quality
programs, and enhanced regional service characterize the University mission, as
WNMU moves into its second hundred years.

Mission Statement
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) serves the multi-cultural populations of
New Mexico, other states and other nations as a comprehensive university with an
additional community college role. While research and public service are important
undertakings of the institution, teaching and learning are preeminent at WNMU.
We are a University that believes in the promise of every student, and together we
work to create an educational community of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and
talents that instills the values and develops the knowledge and skills necessary to
prepare our students for the challenges of a changing world.
Vision Statement
To be recognized as a leader among peer institutions as evidenced by measurable
success in meeting the education, research and service needs of the populations
we serve.

Accreditation and Standing

WNMU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
(30 N. La Salle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 312-263-0456) and by the New
Mexico State Board of Education for offering undergraduate and graduate work.
Western New Mexico University, through its School of Business Administration
and Economics is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees:
• Bachelor of Business Administration degree with emphasis in Accounting and
Business Management.
• Master of Business Administration degree.
WNMU is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). The university has received national accreditation for its nursing, social
work, and occupational therapy assistant programs, and the economic development
course/institute. The Child Development Center is also nationally accredited.
WNMU is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education,
the American Association of University Women, the Renaissance Group, the
American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Hispanic Association
of Colleges and Universities, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs, and The American Library Association.
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University Setting
WNMU is located in the mountain community of Silver City, population 15,000, which
serves as the marketing and financial center for a vast four-county area extending
west to Arizona and south to Mexico.
Located in the foothills of the Mogollon Mountains and the Black Range at an eleva-
tion of 6,000 feet, Silver City has a climate that is dry, mild, and invigorating. The
Gila National Forest provides opportunities for backpacking, camping, hunting, and
fishing. Within the forest are hiking trails and Indian ruins, including the famous Gila
Cliff Dwellings. Hot springs and ghost towns are nearby. The area is popular with
rockhounds and is still panned for gold.
The town is far enough removed from large urban centers to permit tranquillity and
a sense of freedom, yet close enough to the metropolitan areas of Las Cruces, El
Paso, Juarez, Albuquerque, Tucson, and Phoenix to enjoy their advantages. Silver
City is served by commuter air to Albuquerque and other cities in the neighboring
states, and by van service to the El Paso airport.

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Campus Police Department

Safety and Security Report
The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act of 1998,” commonly referred to as the “Clery Act”, requires institutions
of higher education receiving federal financial aid to report specified crime statistics
on college campuses and to provide other safety and crime information to members
of the campus community. You can access them by going to http://www.wnmu.edu/
admin/businessaff/CampusPoliceLossControl/index.shtml.

Standards of Conduct
Students attending WNMU are subject to all state, city and WNMU laws, regulations
and rules.
WNMU recognizes its responsibility to the individual student, to the state, and to
the communities of which its students are members. It maintains, therefore, a policy
of disapproving those types of behavior which violate the standards of acceptable
conduct. Continued misconduct of any type will jeopardize the student’s privilege
of recommendation by WNMU and may cause his/her suspension or permanent
dismissal.
WNMU will cooperate with duly constituted legal authorities when a student is

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involved in violations of the law.

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Students who are arrested by law enforcement officers and who are subsequently
convicted for law violations may be subject to disciplinary action imposed by the
University including warning, censure, restitution, probation, suspension and expul-
sion as the individual case warrants.
Students are subject to the provisions of New Mexico Statute and to disciplinary
action by the University, including warning, censure, restitution, probation, suspen-
sion, and expulsion for engaging in the following conduct:
1. Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false infor-
mation to WNMU;
2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of WNMU documents, records, or identification;
3. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary
procedures, or other WNMU activities, including public service functions or
other authorized activities on WNMU premises;
4. Physical abuse of any person or of property owned or controlled by WNMU or
at functions sponsored or supervised by WNMU; or conduct which threatens or
endangers the health or safety of any person;
5. Theft of or damage to property of a member of the WNMU community, or of a
campus visitor;
6. Unauthorized entry into or use of WNMU facilities;
7. Violation of WNMU policies or of campus regulations, including those
concerning the registration of student organizations, the use of WNMU facili-
ties, or the time, place, and manner of public expression;
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8. Use, possession, or distribution of illegal narcotics, and drinking or possession

of alcoholic beverages on the WNMU campus, as provided by the laws of the
state of New Mexico;
9. Violation of rules governing residence in property owned or controlled by
WNMU;
10. Disorderly conduct, including lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expres-
sion on property owned or controlled by WNMU or at functions sponsored or
supervised by WNMU;
11. Failure to comply with directions of WNMU officials acting in the performance
of their duties;
12. Conduct which adversely affects the student’s suitability as a member of the
academic community.

UNIVERSITY REGULATION PROHIBITS THE CONSUMPTION OF

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON WNMU PROPERTY

Vehicle Usage
General Provisions
1. The operation and storage of a motor vehicle on campus is a privilege granted
by WNMU. This privilege may be revoked at any time. A vehicle is the owner’s
responsibility at all times. The owner must handle his/her vehicle with safety,
operate it within regulations, and park and care for it without danger or
problems to others.
2. All state, city, and WNMU traffic regulations will be observed at all times.
3. The maximum speed limit for motor vehicles on campus is 15 miles per
hours, except in congested areas and around apartments, residence halls,
and parking lots, where the maximum speed limit is 10 miles per hour.
4. Unnecessary noise from mufflers or any other noise making device is prohibited.
5. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times.
6. WNMU assumes no responsibility for damage or loss to a motor vehicle while
it is operated or parked on the campus.
7. Double parking is prohibited.
8. Under no circumstances is any vehicle to be parked in such a manner as to
obstruct traffic.
9. Parking in loading zones (green) is permitted for only 15 minutes.
10. The lack of parking spaces is not a valid reason for illegal parking.

Moving Traffic Violations

All moving violation fines must be mailed to the address on the back of the citation.
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Permits
All students, staff, faculty, and frequent visitors who operate a motor vehicle on the
WNMU campus must register and display a current parking permit sticker on their
vehicles at all times. Register all vehicles at the Campus Police Department. Parking
permits are free and may be obtained at Campus Police with proof of vehicle regis-
tration. The vehicle is not considered registered unless a visible permit is displayed.
All parking lots at Western New Mexico University are permit parking only. Parking
permits expire August 15th of each year.
If the ownership of the vehicle bearing a parking permit sticker changes, the permit
will be revoked, and the former owner must remove it from the vehicle. Any vehicle
not registered is subject to removal from the campus, and fines will be assessed
against the owner or student. Tickets will be issued to those vehicles that do not
clearly display a current parking permit. A copy of all parking and traffic regulations
are available at the Campus Police Department.

Handicapped Parking Permits

Handicapped parking permits, issued by New Mexico Vehicle Division, must be

displayed along with a current identification sticker from WNMU on the vehicle, at
all times.

Parking Penalties

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Any person who violates a campus parking regulation adopted pursuant to Section

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29-5-1, NMSA 1978, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of
not less than $20 and not more than $120 ($60 for parking in a handicapped or $80
for parking in a fire zone) per citation.
Failure to comply with the regulations may subject the driver to the loss of driving
or parking privileges on campus and/or the impounding of the vehicle. All costs, tow
charges, storage, and fines will be charged to the owner. Other disciplinary action
may be taken. Students who live in campus housing are required to park in their
residence parking lots until 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. If found in a parking lot
other than their assigned residence lot, a $20 ticket for illegal parking will be issued.
More than three unpaid violations may result in disciplinary action by WNMU and/
or issuance of magistrate traffic citations. Lack of space is not a valid excuse for
the violation of regulations.
Parking is not allowed in the following areas and doing so will result in receiving a
ticket: Yellow (no parking zones or official parking only), Red (fire lanes), Green
(loading zones), Purple (non-student or visitor), or Blue (disabled, unless a state
handicap permit is present and visible). It is also illegal to park in the crosswalks, on
the sidewalks, on the grass, or to be double-parked.
The parking lot in front of the University Museum is for museum visitors only. It is not
a general parking area. Anyone who parks in this place, and who is not visiting the
museum will be issued a parking ticket.
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Payment of Fines
All parking and parking permit sticker fines must be mailed to or paid in person at the
WNMU Business Office within five working days. After five working days, a $5 late
fee will be charged per day up to $50 ($60 to $120 for parking in a handicap and $80
for parking in a fire lane). After remitting payment to the business office, the receipt
must be taken to the Campus Police Department to resolve the citation.

Weapons and Firearms

It is the intention of Western New Mexico University to provide a safe an harmonious
setting where students, faculty and staff can work without fear or threat of bodily
harm.
The sale, possession, transfer or use of any weapon(s) or firearm(s) on campus,
except in officer training programs conducted under the auspices of the United
States Armed Forces, state or local government law enforcement agencies or by
officers thereof, is prohibited. Weapons, which include firearms, knives, other than
pocket knives not exceeding 4 inches in length when folded and kitchen utility
knives not exceeding 7 inches in total length; clubs, explosives, spiked wrist bands,
chains, brass knuckles, or other items that may cause or be used for the purpose of
causing intimidation, injury or death. Any individual who has knowledge that another
person has a weapon(s) or firearms(s) on campus has a duty to report the situation
to the Campus Police. The failure to report a violation of weapon(s) or firearm(s)
is a serious misconduct and is grounds for disciplinary actions. Such an offense,
as accessory, will be disciplined and subject to the same penalty as the primary
offender.
Persons with weapon(s) or firearm(s) must enter campus at the closest point to the
Campus Police Department and deposit all prohibited materials at that office for the
duration of their stay.
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Applied Technology Programs and

Community Education
The School of Applied Technology trains students on the cutting edge of
Technology. The Applied Technology Programs include Computer Technology,
Digital Media, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Financial Services, and
Welding.
Community Education provides instruction in General Education Development
(GED) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship, basic
reading, writing, math, and goal setting classes. The program also provides students
with information in obtaining employment and child care placement, transportation
services, and other agency referrals.
Western New Mexico University is committed to providing equal opportunity without
regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap. A lack of
English language skills or identification as a special needs student will not be a
barrier to admission and participation in our vocational (career-technical) educational
programs. Questions or comments concerning WNMU's non-discrimination policies
may be addressed to: Kelley Riddle, AA/EEO Officer, PO Box 680 Silver City, NM
88062, 575-538-6513, Room 111 Juan Chacon Building. Questions or comments
concerning WNMU's disability services may be addressed to: Rebecca Matter,
Disability Services Coordinator, PO Box 680 Silver City, NM 88062, 575-538-6498,
Room 220 Juan Chacon Building.

Mission Statement
School of Applied Technology's goal is to educate and train students to provide an
effective work force to support economic growth and community development and to
ease student transition into the work force. The School of Applied Technology strives ogy program and
applied technol-
community ed.
to keep on the cutting edge with industry. These programs focus on career technical
education with a focus on innovation and certification in each discipline.

The primary goal of Community Education is to provide a learning environment

for the teaching of the academically underprivileged in the geographic areas it
serves. The program facilitates growth in self-esteem and human potential by
providing opportunities in professional growth for student, staff, and faculty. It also
provides an innovative curriculum through traditional and non-traditional instructional
methodologies and conducts a continuous student, community, faculty, and staff
program appraisal which includes an extended follow-up on program effectiveness.
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Community Relations
Alumni Association
The Western New Mexico University Alumni Association establishes mutually benefi-
cial relationships between WNMU and its alumni to promote the best image, interests
and development of the University in every way. In carrying out such objectives and
purposes, the Association seeks to create, foster, develop, and encourage individual
and community interest in and support of Western New Mexico University and higher
education in general. The Alumni Office is located on the first floor of Hunter Hall.
Phone: 1-800-872-9668, or (575) 538-6675, Fax: (575) 538-6275, E-mail: alumni@
wnmu.edu, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062.

Public Information
The Public Information Office researches, writes, and distributes a variety of news
and feature articles and stories designed to promote the image and awareness of
Western New Mexico University. Its programs, students, faculty, and staff, designs,
develops, reviews and approves a variety of university collateral materials to ensure
presentation of material complies with established purpose, mission, and quality of
University; participates in community programs and groups in an effort to improve
the relationship with the community. The director serves as primary spokesperson
for the University to outside audiences. The Public Information Office is located
in BF-GRC 200, Phone: 1-800-872-9668, (575) 538-6336, Fax: (575) 538-6278,
E-mail news@wnmu.edu. The mailing address is Director of Communications, Abe
Villarreal, BF-GRC 2000 P.O. Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062.

University Foundation
The WNMU Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for scholarships, capital improve-
ments, programs and other activities in support of the objectives and goals of Western
New Mexico University. Established in 1982, the Foundation is an independent non-
profit 501 (c) 3 corporation which solicits and administers donations and endow-
ments to meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, facilities and operations of
WNMU, which are not fulfilled through state and federal assistance. The Foundation in
conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement conducts annual on-campus,
alumni, local, regional and special event fund-raising campaigns, seeking contribu-
tions of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, equipment, tangible property, and bequests
from individuals and corporations. All gifts to the WNMU Foundation are tax deduct-
ible to the maximum allowable by law. The Foundation offices are located on the
ground floor of Hunter Hall. Phone: (575) 538-6310, Fax: (575) 538-6275, E-mail:
redfernw@wnmu.edu, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1158, Silver City, NM 88062, WEB
page: www.wnmu.edu/admin/foundation/found.
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Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Programs

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Mission

early
The programs seek to support the highest quality of early care and education
through community outreach, teacher education, training, and advocacy. They
promote the primacy of play in child development in a child-and family-centered
context, respecting each family's uniqueness and diversity.
Purpose
The Early Childhood Programs at Western New Mexico University complement and
support Early Childhood Education at WNMU in many ways. The Early Childhood
Programs offer a comprehensive array of child- and family-centered services that
foster and maintain collaboration and flexibility to meet the increased need for quality
care and education throughout the campus and Southwest New Mexico. These
early care and education programs include three training sites with service compo-
nents: Early Childhood Laboratory Site, a Family Counseling Center, and a Training
and Technical Assistance Program. All programs follow the six New Mexico Early
Childhood competencies: child growth, development and learning; health, safety and
nutrition; family and community collaboration; developmentally appropriate content;
assessment of children and evaluation of program; and professionalism.

The Early Childhood Laboratory Sites

ECP cooperates with many other University Departments, including Occupational
Therapy, nursing, and education, to provide a rich learning experience for their
students. The two early care and education programs offer WNMU students the
opportunity to enhance their course work by observing young children interacting
and learning in developmentally age-appropriate environments. In these model early
care and education settings, education practicum students and counseling interns
can be trained. ECP also offers on-the-job training to graduate and work study
students. Service providers from the community utilize the lab site to bring special-
ized services to children enrolled in the programs.
The Preschool/Child Development Center (CDC)
Located in Sechler-Rhoades Hall, CDC is accredited by the National Academy of
Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the State of New Mexico as a five star
early care and education center. It serves 100 children of students, WNMU staff
members, faculty, and community families. Children range in age from 6 weeks to 5
years. The center is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Growing Tree Infant/Toddler Program (GT)
Located on the campus of The Opportunity High School, Growing Tree is also a
nationally accredited, five star program for children from six weeks to three years of
teen parents in the Silver Schools and WNMU students. Growing Tree operates on
the Silver School calendar and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Early Childhood Family Counseling Center

The WNMU Family Counseling Center supports young children, their families, and
the professionals who work with them by providing comprehensive, play-based child
and family services. Licensed counselors, including play therapists and infant mental
health endorsed specialists, offer developmentally appropriate assessment and
therapeutic interventions to children and families at the CDC and Growing Tree. They
work intensively with families and teaching staff developing and implementing strat-
egies to support secure attachments. The mission of the Family Counseling Center
is to strengthen families through child- and family-centered therapy that enhances
relationships and effects long-lasting, sustainable change. This program:
• Includes collaboration with the School of Education for students who are
advancing in the Counselor Education Program.
• Connecting with the community to bridge services for children and families.
• Provides trainings and hosts conferences related to Play Therapy, Infant Mental
Health, and other family- and child-centered intervention strategies.

La Familia Resource Center Training and Technical

Assistance Program
La Familia Resource Center is one of New Mexico’s eight training and technical
assistance programs working under contract to the New Mexico Department of
Children, Youth and Families to offer services to parents, caregivers, teachers,
students, and early care and education professionals in Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, and
Catron Counties. The mission of La Familia is to connect caregivers, families, and
children with quality resources, education, and support within their communities; to
create community collaboration and training opportunities; and to provide resources
to improve the quality of child care and parenting in Southwestern New Mexico. La
Familia has five program service components:
• Professional training and technical assistance through free workshops.
• The AIM HIGH Project and basic services which mentor home and
center-based child care providers.
• The Toy and Resource Lending Library in Silver City.
• Child Care Resource and Referral connects families and caregivers.
• Specialized Early Childhood Inclusion services to assist families, providers,
and educators in improving access and quality of care for children with special
needs.
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Extended University
The Extended University oversees WNMU’s distance education programs. Regional
learning centers and high-speed technology make the University accessible to

university
extended
communities throughout southwestern New Mexico and beyond, and provide
opportunities for college enrollment and intellectual growth to all age groups in a
vast service area. The Extended University staff collaborates with local industry,
government agencies, K-12 educational systems and community groups to design
and deliver degree and certificate programs focused on workforce development.
Distance education technologies and flexible programming are used to enable
students anywhere to earn university credits in a format that fits busy schedules.
Facilities under the auspices of the Extended University include the Mimbres Valley
Learning Center in Deming, the Nadyne Gardner Learning Center in Truth or
Consequences, the Hidalgo Learning Center in Lordsburg, WNMU-Gallup, and the
Virtual Campus at http://www.wnmu.edu/onlineprog/onlineprog.shtml. Through the
Extended University, WNMU participates in the New Mexico Learning Network and
IDEAL-NM, a statewide consortium of colleges and universities that promotes the
delivery of wholly online courses and programs. Online courses are delivered via
the Blackboard learning management system.

Virtual Campus
Western New Mexico University provides students with a wide variety of online
undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as a full range of electronic support
services for online learners, such as:

Undergraduate and graduate applications Course catalog

Course schedule Student registration
Payment of tuition and fees Bookstore services
Online Writing Center Electronic library resources
Technical support Student email
Online advising Degree plans
For more information on the Virtual Campus and online programs and classes, visit
the WNMU home page under Online Programs, or email wnmuvc@wnmu.edu.
Technical Requirements for Online Students
Internet connection speed: broadband connection is strongly recommended
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, or MAC 0S 10.X
128 megabytes of memory minimum
1 Gigabyte of available hard drive space
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Untested and incompatible browsers may not work and are not supported.
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Information Technology
The Information Technology Department (IT) operates and manages the computing,
networking, and communications systems at Western New Mexico University. IT is
committed to meeting the technological needs of students, faculty, and staff. The
academic computing labs located on the Silver City campus provide access to basic
computing services to students, including Internet access, e-mail, word processing,
database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Specialized lab equipment
includes scanners, digital cameras, digitizing tablets, and color laser printing.
The Information Technology (IT) Department also operates and manages the admin-

information
technology
istrative computing environment at WNMU. It provides technical advice, training, and
hardware/software support for administrative and instructional support offices. The
IT Help Desk offers quick troubleshooting for technical problems. The Help Desk
also handles computer service requests for WNMU employees. The team works
with WNMU employees to meet their specific needs on an individual, group, or
departmental basis.

Mission Statement
The Information Technology (IT) department at Western New Mexico University is
committed to providing the computing and communication services, facilities and
technical leadership necessary for the University to achieve its mission and vision.
In support of the University’s efforts:
• We contribute to the strategic and tactical planning process;
• We provide technical support for academic and administrative technologies;
• We implement and maintain the technology needed to enable and strengthen
teaching, learning, and research by faculty, staff and students;
• We maintain the technical competence necessary to meet the changing
technology needs of the University.
We strive to insure that WNMU is a center of excellence in the application of tech-
nology and that WNMU’s status is enhanced by reliable availability of all information,
services and applications needed to further its teaching, learning, research, and
public service missions.
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Library
J. Cloyd Miller Library
Named for J. Cloyd Miller (University President 1952-1962), Miller Library is the only
building on campus distinguished by a bell tower. The library sits at the top of the
10th street rise on the curve that descends toward the Phelps Dodge Building on
12th street. The front of the library faces east, overlooking the town of Silver City.
The Miller Library forms the north wing of the Thomas B. McDonald Building (Student
Union Building) and can be reached by taking the elevator on the first floor to the 3rd
floor mall. The west entrance of the library is at the end of the mall.
With a focus on students, the Miller Library’s mission is to serve the Western New
Mexico University community by providing access to information and by teaching
research skills. Assistance is available in person, by telephone, and through E-mail
and E-chat.
Miller Library obtains, disseminates, and preserves information in a wide variety of
print and electronic formats including books, periodicals, media, maps, microform
records and Government Documents. It is a partial Federal and State Government
Depository. Special Collections, including rare books and archives such as the Juan
Chacon papers, are held in the Library's Treasure Room.
The Library also provides access to photocopy machines, microform reader-printers,
research computer terminals, wireless computer access, scanners and equipment
for the hearing and sight-impaired. Interlibrary Loan services can obtain resources
not owned by the Miller Library. The library's electronic resources are available
via the internet by visiting http://voyager.wnmu.edu. In addition to its online public
access catalog (OPAC), the library provides access to over 100 research databases
key to university research and study.
The Technology Resource Center is located on the Miller Library’s first floor. TRC
handles media equipment setups and deliveries on campus. TRC also offers dupli-
cation services to formats including DVD, Blu-ray, digital, and cassette tapes.
The Miller Library is a member of OCLC, the New Mexico Council of Academic
Libraries (NM-CAL), and Amigos Library Services and is an affiliate member of the
National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
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Museum
WNMU Museum
Founded in 1974, the university museum is located in Fleming Hall. Fleming Hall
was built between 1916 and 1917 as a gymnasium and the science department for
the Normal School. The museum features both permanent collections of historic and
prehistoric Southwestern cultures and various traveling exhibits.
Permanent exhibits and collections include the internationally famous Eisele
Collection of Pottery and Artifacts, one of the largest most comprehensive collec-
tions of Mimbres pottery and artifacts on permanent display in the world. This major
collection includes approximately 600 pieces of prehistoric pottery and 50 pieces
of prehistoric basketry and footwear dating back to A.D. 200. Other permanent
exhibits and collections include historic photographs and memorabilia documenting
the history and the evolution of the university, the O.C. Hinman and John Harlan
Photography Collections featuring historical photographs taken in southwestern
New Mexico and surrounding mining district, and the WS Ranch Site Collection of
Mogollon Indian artifacts.

library
The museum provides educational tours of its facility to the University community,
visitors, and various school and civic groups that focus on Mimbres prehistory,
Southwest prehistory, campus history, and other topics. The museum provides
educational arts and culture tours in the U.S. Southwest, Northern Mexico, Peru, and
other countries. The museum also has an extensive rotating short-term exhibition

museum
program. The short-term exhibitions are funded by yearly student fees and all full-
time WNMU students receive a 10% discount in the museum store.
The museum is a member of the American Association of Museums, the New Mexico
Association of Museums, the Association of College and University Museums and
Galleries, the University Museums and Collections Association, the Silver City-Grant
County Chamber of Commerce, and the Council for Museum Anthropology. The
museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
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Residence Life
WNMU has always considered the residence halls a vital segment of a student’s
total educational experience, and emphasis is placed on a student’s personal growth
through various activities and programs. It is the policy of WNMU to provide safe,
comfortable housing at a reasonable cost for single and married full-time students
desiring housing accommodations. Rates for room and board are outlined under
“Student Expenses” in the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Residence Halls and Apartments

The Residence Life/Housing Office makes every effort to assist in personalizing the
student’s educational experience by developing a living environment conducive to
WNMU’s educational mission. Campus residence provides opportunities for social
growth and development along with a learning experience that may not be available
elsewhere in the academic community.

Reservations
Reservations for all WNMU housing should be made as far in advance of the
requested occupancy period as possible due to the limited number of spaces avail-
able. Assignments are completed by date applications and deposits are received.
Reservations not claimed by the first day of classes will be cancelled and the
security deposit forfeited. If previous arrangements for late arrival have been made,
reservations will be held until the date specified.

Single Student Housing

All students whose permanent homes are outside the tri-county (Grant, Luna,
Hidalgo) area and who register for fall semester as full-time students, (face to face
or on-line) with less than 32 credit hours are required to live in WNMU residence
halls for the full academic year. Only the Director of Residence Life may waive
this requirement. Any request for a waiver must be presented to the Director of
Residence Life in writing prior to registering for first semester classes.
Students who have a permanent home address in the tri-county (Grant, Luna,
Hidalgo) area, if residing at their permanent address, or who are 21 years of age or
older are exempt from this requirement.
Anyone residing in WNMU Residence Halls is required to purchase a meal plan
unless special permission is granted by the Director of Residence Life/Housing.
Only persons officially registered as full-time students may reside in the WNMU resi-
dence halls, unless special permission (due to unusual circumstances) is granted by
the Director of Residence Life/Housing.

Application
Applications for residence hall housing may be obtained from the WNMU Web site
or the Residence Life Office. All applications for WNMU housing must be made on
official WNMU application forms and returned to the Residence Life Office. Each
applicant must obtain admission to WNMU from the Director of Admissions before
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the housing application is considered complete. Completion of the housing applica-

tion does not guarantee the applicant residence hall space, but does assure the
applicant of a place on the waiting list.
Notification of reserved space will be sent to the applicant by the Residence Life/
Housing Office when rooming assignments have been completed. Requests for single
rooms are not guaranteed and are assigned only when space is available.

Basic Services
WNMU will provide the student with space in the residence hall during the term of
the contract, except in cases where a temporary assignment may be necessary.
Each unit may be furnished with one or two single beds, desk and chair, closet
space, and dresser. Regents Row, a studio apartment complex for single students
provides a refrigerator and stove only.
Local telephone, basic cable, and internet services are provided. Cleaning service
is provided in the common areas of each hall. Maintenance services for all repairs
will be provided.
In addition to the basic services provided by WNMU, several miscellaneous services
are afforded the student. Vending machines and coin-operated laundry facilities are
available in the residence halls.

Deposits
A $75.00 deposit/application fee must accompany the Residence Hall Housing
application, of which $25.00 is a non-refundable application fee and $50.00 is a
security deposit. The completed application with accompanying deposit/application
fee places the prospective student on the reservation list. The security deposit will
reserve accommodations for the fall and spring semesters of each academic year,
or the remaining portion thereof, if the entering date occurs after the opening date
for the fall semester. The security deposit, less any damages and/or obligations
owed to WNMU, will be returned approximately 30 days after the close of the spring
semester unless held for the next academic years reservation. If charges are made residence
against the security deposit during the contract period, the student is obligated to
life

bring the balance back up to $50.00 within 30 days after the charges are made. If
the balance is not brought back up to the full $50.00 deposit, a 48 hours notice to
vacate may be issued. Written notification must be received by the Residence Life/
Housing Office by dates mentioned under Security Deposit refunds section in order
to receive a refund.

Housing and Food Service Contracts

WNMU operates the residence halls and food service operation on a self-supporting
basis. Published rates are therefore subject to change from one academic year to
another when necessary to meet operating costs. The duration of the contractual
lease agreement is for the full academic year commencing with the fall semester
and ending at the termination of the spring semester. Separate applications must
be made, and new contracts signed, for a new academic year and for the summer
sessions.
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Meal service is required as a part of the housing contract. The student may select
from two meal plans. Meal Service will begin no later than the first day of scheduled
classes and will end on the final day of scheduled examinations of each semester.
Meal service will not be provided during the Thanksgiving recess, semester break
period, during the spring break, or Easter break. Dates of meal service are subject
to change according to the University calendar.

Payment
The security deposit/application fee must accompany the housing application. The
deposit shall be retained until the student no longer resides on campus.
Rental charges are due and payable at the Business Office in conjunction with other
charges (i.e., tuition, fees, meal plan, etc.).
Payments may be deferred according to a prearranged schedule through the
Business Office.

Refunds
Room Refunds
Students withdrawing from WNMU after having officially registered in a hall are not
entitled to a refund of room rent for the applicable semester. Should withdrawal be
due to a legitimate medical emergency or other unusual circumstance, the unused
portion of room rent through the end of the applicable semester may be refunded
with the approval of the Director of Residence Life/Housing. The student will be
charged only for room and board through check out from the hall under the following
conditions:
1. Graduation at the end of the fall semester;
2. Dismissal for failure to meet academic standards;
3. Required university academic programs demanding residency outside the
Silver City community;
4. Marriage (original marriage license must be presented).
Students who are removed from the residence halls for disciplinary reasons are
responsible for the financial obligation for the duration of their contractual agreement
(one academic year).

Security Deposit Refunds

The $50.00 security deposit is forfeited if notification of cancellation is not received
in writing according to the following time frame:
1. August 1, for the fall semester;
2. December 1, for the spring semester;
3. May 1, for the summer session.
All deposits not called for by these dates and reservations not claimed by the first
day of classes will be subject to forfeiture. The security deposit will be returned
approximately 30 days after the close of the spring semester, less any damages
and/or obligations owed to the WNMU Residence Life Office unless deposit is being
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held for the next academic year’s reservation. Students who are not returning must
submit written notification of vacating 30 days prior to the end of their last semester.
Meal Ticket Refunds
Departing students shall be charged for meals through Saturday of the week in which
formal withdrawal occurs. Students departing the last two weeks of the semester will
be charged the full semester rate for meals. Students moving out of the residence
halls and withdrawing from enrollment will be entitled to a prorated refund.

Family Student Housing

WNMU maintains apartments for married students and for family groups. To be
eligible for family student housing, at least one member of the household must be a
full-time student. If married, both student and spouse must occupy the apartment; if
a single parent, minor children must occupy the apartment with the parent/student.
This requirement must be maintained throughout the entire rental period. Students
violating this eligibility requirement are subject to eviction.
All family student housing units are under the direct supervision of the Director of
Residence Life/Housing.

Application
Applications for family student housing may be obtained through the Admissions
Office or the Residence Life/Housing Office. Applications must be accompanied by
a deposit/application fee of $150.00, of which $25.00 is a non-refundable applica-
tion fee, and $125.00 is a security deposit, a signed contract, a copy of a marriage
certificate or, in the case of single parents, a copy of birth certificates for children
and documentation confirming full-time custody. Residence Life applications will be
processed after official admittance to WNMU.

Security Deposit Refunds

The $125.00 security deposit is forfeited if notification of cancellation is not received residence
in writing according to the following time frame:
life

1. August 1, for the fall semester;

2. December 1, for the spring semester;
3. May 1, for the summer session.
All deposits not called for by these dates and reservations not claimed by the first
day of classes will be subject to forfeiture. The security deposit will be returned
approximately 30 days after check out if proper notification was given, less any
damages and/or obligations owed to the WNMU Residence Life Office, unless the
deposit is being held for the next academic years reservation. Students who are not
returning must submit written notification of vacating 30 days prior to the end of their
last semester.
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Resident Responsibility
WNMU SHALL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEFT, DESTRUCTION,
OR LOSS OF MONEY, VALUABLES, OR OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
BELONGING TO OR IN THE CUSTODY OF THE STUDENT FOR ANY CAUSE
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER SUCH LOSSES OCCUR IN THE STUDENT’S ROOM,
IN STORAGE ROOMS, IN PUBLIC AREAS, ELSEWHERE IN THE HALLS, OR IN
BAGGAGE HANDLING RELATED TO SHIPMENT OR STORAGE.
Students are encouraged to carry their own personal property insurance,
as neither WNMU nor the State of New Mexico will assume responsibility
to acquire or extend family insurance to cover his/her belongings, if such
coverage is desired.
WNMU prohibits the keeping of firearms and pets in residence halls and family
student housing.
WNMU reserves the right to inspect the rooms in any residence halls or apart-
ment at any time for health and other reasons.
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Student Affairs
Office for Student Affairs
The general goal of the Student Affairs Office is to contribute to the mission of
WNMU through the development and continuation of programs and services which
assist students in understanding themselves (self-development) and others (group
responsibility). The specific goals of the Student Affairs Office are to:
1. Provide students with a stimulating educational and developmental environment;
2. Encourage student participation in educational, cultural, governmental,
social, and recreational activities;
3. Make available a variety of services designed to assist in the educational,
vocational, and personal development of each student’s attributes;
4. Study and interpret the needs and interests of students as related to the
University community and society, and the needs and interests of society as
related to the student.
The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) is the administrative officer directly
responsible for the coordination and development of the areas of student affairs
and student services. Staff members are dedicated to achieving the goals of the
office. Every student is strongly encouraged to visit the office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs located in the Juan Chacon Building, Room 200, to discuss the
various aspects of campus life.

Art Activities
The annual Juried Student Art Exhibit, held in the closing weeks of spring semester,
is open to all WNMU students; enrollment in art classes is not required.

Athletic Activities
The intercollegiate athletic program is organized and administered by the Athletic
Director.
Intercollegiate athletics are designed to provide opportunities for students to develop
athletic skills through a planned program of intercollegiate competition. The objec-
tives of the program are:
1. To develop desirable social attitudes and standards of conduct;
student
affairs

2. To develop positive attitudes toward sports and their role in the general school
program;
3. To provide practical laboratory experiences for prospective coaches.
Opportunities for participation in intercollegiate competition are provided in the
following sports: women’s basketball, volleyball, golf, tennis, softball, and cross
country; men’s basketball, football, golf, tennis, and cross country.
The Faculty Athletic Committee acts as an advisory body to the Athletic Department.
Intercollegiate athletics operate as a part of the total student activity program. The
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regulations conform to the requirements of membership in the National Collegiate

Athletic Association and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Career Services/Cooperative Education

The Career Services/Cooperative Education Office provides assistance to students
and alumni seeking employment both before and after graduation.
Students are assisted in writing résumés through an online résumé service (Optimal
Résumé) specifically designed for WNMU students and graduates, creating job
application letters and receiving help in developing appropriate job interviewing skills.
Students and alumni are informed of current employment opportunities via campus
bulletin boards, Mustang Express, the WNMU Career Services web page, and job
search web sites. Career Services hosts two career fairs: one in the fall as well as
one in the fall in conjunction with the Student Academic Research Symposium. We
also collaborate with other universities in job fairs statewide.
Students are assisted in establishing credential files which are made available to
prospective employers and include résumé information, grade records, and evalua-
tions. Services provided by the Office of Career Services are extended to graduates
and current students. Graduating seniors establish a credential file at no cost, and
alumni may establish or reactivate a file for a $25.00 fee. Current seniors, graduate
students, and alumni with active credential files may participate in on-campus inter-
views.
The Cooperative Education program is a nationally recognized program that links
the classroom with the workplace by offering students the opportunity to work and
receive credits in jobs related to their majors. Students may earn up to six elective
credits and may work part-time while attending school or full-time during a semester
away from school. Co-op is instructor-referred and is administered out of the Office
of Career Services.

Cultural Events and Activities

WNMU offers a variety of opportunities for students and community members to
participate in the expressive arts and humanities. The Department of Expressive
Arts, the Drama Discipline, and the McCray Art Gallery offer performances and
exhibitions throughout the year.

Disability Services
Services for students with disabilities are provided through the Academic Support
Center's Disability Services Office in the Juan Chacon Building, Room 220. Some
examples of the assistance provided are: audio materials for the blind or dyslexic,
note takers, readers, campus guides, audio recorders, a quiet testing area, and
undergraduate academic tutors. In order to qualify for these services, documentation
must be provided by qualified professionals on an annual basis. Disability Services
forms are available in the Academic Support Center. The Disability Services Office,
in conjunction with the Academic Support Center, serves as Western New Mexico
University's liaison for student with disabilities.
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Multicultural Affairs/Student Activities

The Office of Multicultural Affairs/Student Activities, in conjunction with the entire
WNMU community, supports and encourages all students in achieving their educa-
tional goals. The Director of Multicultural Affairs/Student Activities is a liaison
between the students and the university to facilitate communication, programs, and
activities that enhance student life.
This office maintains active liaison with all student organizations and regional
schools. Western New Mexico University understands and promotes the aware-
ness of our diversity through the celebrating of but not limited to: African American/
Black History, Mexican/Chicano/Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, and
Women's History, etc.
Student Life at WNMU is equally important. This office nourishes social life on
campus through a variety of activities, including dances, crafts, movies, tourna-
ments, lectures, tailgate parties, and other signature events such as Spirit Week,
Homecoming, and the Great Race.

Music Activities
Membership in university instrumental and vocal ensembles is open to all WNMU
students by instructor’s permission and with preference given to those who can read
music.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is held during June and July. It is intended to help new and
potential students become acquainted with the campus, registration procedures,
advising, testing, and counseling activities. Special sessions offer information about
policies and regulations affecting students, opportunities for developing special inter-
ests, student organizations and activities. All freshmen and new students are expected
to attend an orientation session. Orientation activities will include faculty advisement
and the administration of the COMPASS Placement test, if required. Special sessions
are scheduled for parents at each orientation. Information is provided on academics,
finances, financial aid, and campus life. All parents are encouraged to attend one of
the orientation sessions. Details will be mailed to prospective students and parents
after students have applied for admission.

Student Government
student

In conjunction with the WNMU administration, student government is involved in

affairs

the development of campus policies and programs. Student government organiza-

tions enable students to discuss and act upon matters of student concern. These
organizations include: the Associated Students, the Executive Council, the Student
Supreme Court, and the Student Senate. In addition, students are represented on
standing faculty committees that include: Athletics, Cultural Events, Curriculum
and Instruction, Evaluation, Instructional Resource, Teacher Education, Graduate
Council, and other committees.
Each student who registers for one hour or more and pays his/her activity fee auto-
matically becomes a member of the Associated Students. The Associated Students
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operate under a written constitution. Certain property and equipment used by the
students are owned in the name of the Associated Students. Election of the general
student officers and campus-wide student elections are conducted under the name
of the Associated Students.
The legislative powers of the Associated Students are vested in the Student Senate.
The Senate shall review all budgets prepared by the Executive Council before they
are adopted, shall approve or disapprove all major appointments of the student
body president, shall be empowered to conduct business deemed necessary to the
student interest, and shall have the power to override a student body presidential
veto. The Associated Students operate a judicial system consisting of a Student
Supreme Court.

Student Handbook
Detailed policies and procedures affecting student life are printed in the WNMU
Student Handbook. The handbook covers student conduct and discipline, academic
regulations, WNMU policies and student organizations. The Student Handbook may
be obtained at http://www.wnmu.edu/univ/StudentHandBook/StudentHbk98.html.

Student Health Services

Primary health care is offered to registered WNMU students at the Student Health
Services Clinic. Students who carry seven (7) or more credit hours and, therefore,
pay Student Fees are allowed five (5) medical visits and fifteen (15) counseling visits
per semester. There is a charge of $15.00 per medical visit after the first five and
$15.00 per counseling visit after the first fifteen.
Medications, lab work, x-rays, referrals, etc., that are not covered by Title X are
charged directly to the student. Applicable charges are due at the time service is
rendered. All health services are limited to fall and spring semesters while classes
are in session.
The availability of Student Health Services does not preclude students from making
appointments at any time with other health-care providers of their choice. Such
appointments are not covered by Student Health Services or by student fees. Any
financial liabilities resulting from such appointments are the sole responsibility of the
individual student.

Student Organizations and Activities

Special-interest organizations and the Student Activities Office promote social life on
campus through a variety of entertainments for the student body, including dances,
tournaments, lectures, intramurals and other special events. The Student Activities
office initiates a monthly student activities calendar complete with all information
concerning special events, activities, and other campus news.
Student organizations at WNMU are sanctioned according to the provisions of the
Associated Students Constitution and includes religious clubs, honorees, service
organizations, academically-oriented groups and social clubs. Membership is
restricted only by the by-laws of the individual organization.
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Testing
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tests may be administered by special arrangement. Vocational interest inventories
and personality testing are also available at variable fees.

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Student productions are presented in the Fine Arts Center Theatre, Light Hall
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RECORDS & REGULATIONS
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Admissions
When To Apply
We strongly encourage prospective students to apply and send the required docu-
ments as EARLY as possible to the Admissions Office. Students applying for the
fall, spring, or summer terms should apply no later than one month prior to the
first day of classes for the term in which they seek enrollment. (See the Academic
Calendar for specific dates.) Students who submit applications after the recom-
mended dates are not guaranteed admission to the university for that term.
(Note: The Academic Calendar in the Catalog will reflect exact date deadlines that
will reflect the “one month prior to the first day of classes for the term” date.)

Secondary School Preparation

Most students accepted for admission to WNMU have graduated from high school
and have taken a college preparatory curriculum. It is recommended that high
school students complete at least four units of English, three units of social studies
(including U.S. History), two units of science, and three units of mathematics. Those
who plan to enter the fields of pre-engineering, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, the
sciences, or business administration are advised to include in their preparation at
least intermediate algebra and plane geometry.
Experience has shown that students who have below a C average in high school
are likely to experience difficulty with university-level work. Students who have not
completed all the admissions requirements are admitted conditionally. Students who
have not completed admission files during their first term of enrollment will not be
allowed to register for any subsequent semester. WNMU reserves the right to refuse
admission to any applicant for scholastic or other reasons which have been deemed
by WNMU authorities as sufficient and proper.

Advanced Standing
WNMU grants admission with advanced standing to exceptionally able students
who have participated in the Advanced Placement Program in high school. Students
entering WNMU may receive advanced standing and college credits when they
are certified by the College Entrance Examination Board as having satisfactorily
completed appropriate examinations administered by the Educational Testing
Service. In addition, examination scores must be reviewed and approved by the
WNMU faculty. Students who are interested in the program should write to the
College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540, while they are
in high school.
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Regular Admission - First Time Any College
High school graduates or GED holders may be granted regular admission by
completing the WNMU application and providing appropriate documentation of one
of the following:
1. COMPASS Placement Exam; or
2. Achievement of an ACT sub-score of 21 or better (or SAT equivalent of 500) in
math, English and social science. The ACT/SAT must have been taken in the
past five years; or
3. Completion of the COMPASS placement exam in corresponding areas where
the ACT/SAT sub-score was less than 21/500.
Applicants must submit an official high school transcript showing graduation comple-
tion or an official GED transcript to the WNMU Admissions Office and complete
admissions/placement requirements listed above to earn final admission.
Students who have not completed admissions requirements may be admitted condi-
tionally for one semester only. Students on conditional admission are ineligible for
financial aid and participation in intercollegiate athletics.

Regular Admissions - Transfer Students

Students who present transcripts from regionally accredited colleges and universi-
ties may be given credit for such work. Students are expected to meet all admission
requirements set forth by WNMU until official transcripts have been received directly
from the records office of each institution previously attended.

Regular admission for transfer students requires the student to be in good standing
at the institution from which s/he is transferring. Transfer students may be granted
regular admission by completing the WNMU application form and providing appro-
priate documentation of one of the following:
1. COMPASS Placement exam; or
2. Submission of a transcript showing completion of a college level writing course
with a grade of C or better and mathematics course with a grade of D or better; or
3. Achievement of an ACT sub-score of 21 or better (or SAT equivalent of 500) in
math, English and social science. The ACT/SAT must have been taken in the
past five years; or
4. Submission of a transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree
from an accredited institution recognized by CHEA (Council of Higher
Education Accreditation).
All transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 hours must submit an official
high school transcript or an official GED transcript.
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Students who have not completed admissions requirements may be admitted condi-
tionally for one semester only. Students on conditional admission are ineligible for
financial aid and participation in intercollegiate athletics. All transfer applicants must
submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office from all institutions previously
attended to earn final admission.
A transfer student will enter WNMU on the same status as the last institution
attended i.e. if a student is in good standing or on probation from the last institution
attended, s/he will enter WNMU in good standing or probationary status, respectively.
However, transfer students whose combined G.P.A. from all transfer institutions falls
below WNMU's acceptable standards (see sliding scale listed under "Probation and
Suspension" in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog) will enter on proba-
tionary status regardless of his/her status at the institution from which the transfer
was made.
Evaluation of transferable courses will not be completed until the student has
supplied the Admissions Office with all documents necessary to complete admission
requirements.
A transfer student who has been suspended from another institution is not eligible
for admission until s/he has served the required suspension period of that institution..

Academic Probation
A transfer student who is on academic probation from the last institution attended
will enter WNMU on academic probation.

Transcript Evaluation
Transfer Credit from other Institutions (Undergraduate Students)
It is the policy of Western New Mexico University to accept transfer credit from other
New Mexico accredited or regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Transfer credit may be awarded when the following conditions are met:
1. The student must be awarded “final” admissions status;
2. The course carries degree credit at the transferring institution; Developmental level
courses will not transfer.
3. The student was not suspended from a college or university at the time the
course was taken.
Transfer transcripts become the property of WNMU and will not be returned to
the student either as originals or as copies. Transfer credit will become part
of the student’s record after the student has established a course of record.
All courses with letter grades of A, B, C, D, CR, P, S, (except ENGL 101 or 102,
and Developmental or Remedial courses) will be posted on the WNMU transcript
provided they conform to the above noted restrictions. Courses transferred with a
D cannot count toward a student’s major or minor. If duplicate courses are taken at
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other institutions, only the course with the highest grade will transfer.
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Starting in Fall 2011, only grades earned at WNMU count towards the student’s
cumulative G.P.A. Transfer grades will start with a T/ and not count in the G.P.A. (Ex.
T/A, T/B, T/C, etc.)
Courses transfer from other institutions at the level offered at those institutions.
Hours transferred from two-year institutions cannot be used for upper division (300-
400) hours.
Transfer course will be matched with an equivalent WNMU course if possible. If not,
the transfer course will be designated with an appropriate level number ending in
“99” i.e. a 200 level course with no WNMU equivalent will be designated as 299 on
WNMU transcript.
In the case of non-equivalent courses that are part of the NM Common Core or other
transfer articulation agreements, the numbers 175 or 275 will be used. These are
pre-approved General Education courses, and will not need course substitutions to
fulfill the WNMU General Education requirements.
The Transcript Evaluator has the authority to designate which transfer courses count
for General Education requirements. The departments have the authority to desig-
nate which courses count toward the major degree requirements.
After enrollment at WNMU, course work taken at another institution may replace the
grade for a course taken at WNMU, provided the student receives prior approval from
the student’s advisor at WNMU to take the course.
A transfer student must complete a minimum of six credit hours in the elected major
and a minimum of three credit hours in the elected minor in residence at WNMU.
See the “Undergraduate Degree Requirements” section of the catalog for
specific degree information for students.
International students wishing to receive credit for courses taken at accredited
institutions of post-secondary education outside the U.S. must provide WNMU with
original transcripts translated into English that have been evaluated by an indepen-
dent credentials evaluator. A list of evaluators is available at the Admissions Office.
Western New Mexico University treats transfer students the same as students who
started at WNMU in awarding credit towards fulfilling degree requirements. The
University supports articulation among all post-secondary institutions in New Mexico.
Arizona transfer students who complete any one of the three Arizona General
Education Curriculums will be deemed to have fulfilled WNMU’s General Education
with the exception of oral communication and computer literacy.
PLEASE NOTE: Transfer students should consult the transcript evaluator concerning
the statewide Articulation of Lower Division Common Core (general education)
requirements. Graduate students should refer to Transfer Credit listed under
Graduate Policies in the Graduate Studies Section of the catalog.
To facilitate transfer of course credits among New Mexico’s colleges and universities,
state law requires that the various institutions accept a core of thirty-five (35) hours
of general education coursework. This thirty-five hour module is printed in the WNMU
catalog. This thirty-five hour module is incorporated into sixty-four (64) hour disci-
pline specific modules. These discipline specific modules as well as the Common
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Core (General Ed) matrix are available on the Higher Education Department website
at: http://hed.state.nm.us/.
TRANSFER ARTICULATION PARTNERS
In addition to the post-secondary institutions in New Mexico, WNMU has formed
transfer articulation agreements with the following Arizona Schools:
Cochise College
Eastern Arizona College
Maricopa County Community Colleges (10 schools)
Pima Community College
Once a transcript has been evaluated, the appropriate transfer credits are entered
on the student’s WNMU transcript. The student then receives a Transfer Equivalency
Worksheet (as a pdf file) showing the courses that were transferred and their WNMU
equivalency. This worksheet is put in document imaging for Advisors to see. Students
with fewer than 10 transfer credits do not have an equivalency worksheet produced.

COMPASS Placement Testing

All undergraduate students new to WNMU must participate in WNMU’s placement
testing program. WNMU uses the COMPASS (Computer-Adaptive Placement
Assessment and Support System) test for this purpose. The COMPASS test is used
to assist advisors with placement of students in appropriate English, math, and
other courses. COMPASS has three parts: math, reading and writing. COMPASS
test scores determine placement in developmental studies or college level courses
in Math, English, reading, and writing. Students who have already completed
appropriate coursework at another institution may be exempt. Such students should
consult an Admissions Officer at the Admissions Office.
The COMPASS test may be taken at New Student Orientation, or at other sched-
uled COMPASS test sessions. It is each student’s responsibility to schedule in
advance a test session to complete the COMPASS. All students identified above
must complete the test prior to registration for classes. More information concerning
COMPASS testing is available at the Academic Support Center (ASC).
Non-Degree students and senior citizens may register for certain courses without
taking the COMPASS test. Students who have already completed appropriate
coursework at other accredited institutions may apply to the ASC for a waiver of test
requirements.
Placement methods include the use of one of the following:
1. A comprehensive review of the student’s past records including ACT/SAT
test cores, appropriate CLEP scores or Advance Placement Scores, and
college transcripts; or
2. Completion of all or part of the COMPASS test.
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Completion of the COMPASS placement exam is required in corresponding areas

where the sub-score was less than the ACT sub-score of 21 or SAT 500. The ACT/
SAT must have been taken within the past five years.
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Students who have a 31 ACT sub-score or appropriate CLEP or Advance Placement

Scores can receive credit for an equivalent college level course.
Transfer students who have not completed a college level writing course with a C or
better, a mathematics course with a grade of D or better or who have not achieved
an ACT/SAT subscore of at least 21/500 in a relevant area are also required to take
the COMPASS examination for placement into the appropriate course or courses.
Placement exam scores are used in initial advising and registration.
Students who score below college proficiency levels on the COMPASS in writing,
reading, and/or mathematics must take the appropriate developmental (review)
courses beginning their first semester and each semester thereafter until they reach
college level competency. Students may enroll in classes meeting certificate and
degree requirements at the same time that they are completing their developmental
courses. If the developmental course is a prerequisite, it must be completed before
enrolling in a higher level course.

COMPASS Placement Testing Waivers

Each student enrolling at WNMU must be assessed in basic skills in English, math-
ematics, and reading unless s/he meets one of the following criteria for a waiver:
1. Submission of transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree from
an accredited institution recognized by CHEA (Council of Higher Education
Accreditation);
2. Achievement of an ACT sub-score or 21 or better (or SAT equivalent of 500) in
math, English and social science. The ACT/SAT must have been taken within
the past five years;
3. Submission of a transcript showing completion of college level writing course
with a grade of C or better or a mathematics course with a grade of D or better;
4. Enrollment in eleven or fewer hours for personal enrichment as a non-degree
bound Special Student. Students enrolling in English or Math courses must
take the COMPASS test for placement purposes;
5. Permission of the department chair to enroll as a high school student in
a course offered by that department. Students enrolling in English or Math
courses must take the COMPASS test for placement purposes.
Students who initially enroll in courses for personal enrichment or job upgrading and
who have not participated in a placement program must do so before enrolling in a
certificate or degree program unless they meet the second criterion above.

International Students
The general policies of the University as outlined in this catalog apply to international
as well as U.S. students. However, some special policies are necessitated by federal
laws which are applicable only to international students.
An international student is any individual attending WNMU who holds an F-1, M-1, or
J-1 non-immigrant visa. Legally admitted immigrants and refugees are not consid-
ered international students.
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Information and application materials for admission to WNMU as an international

student are available from the Admissions Office.
English Proficiency: WNMU requires that international undergraduate students
establish English proficiency by one of three means:
1. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or higher on the
written version of the test or 79 or higher on the Internet version of the test; or
2. An ACT English subscore of 21 or higher or an SAT Verbal score of 500 or higher
AND demonstration of adequate speaking skills as assessed by an interview
conducted by a designee of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; or
3. An ACT English subscore of 17-20 or an SAT Verbal score of 430-490 AND
three years of high school English with a 2.5 G.P.A. and demonstration
of adequate speaking skills as assessed by an Interview conducted by a
designee of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Admissions: Applications for admission for Summer term must be received by
March 1; Fall semester received by June 1st with applications for Spring semester
received by August 1st. All supporting materials, including national examination
scores and/or transcripts from colleges or universities (with an English translation);
and evaluation by an independent credentials evaluator; all test scores, including the
TOEFL; proof of adequate financial support; and health examination form must be on
file in the Admissions Office by:
April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer semester
July 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall semester
September 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring semester

Materials not received by the deadlines noted above may not be processed nor
guaranteed for issuance of I-20’s for that term. If time does not permit processing for
the requested semester, admission and the I-20 will be deferred to the subsequent
semester. International students are required to show proof of adequate health
insurance or arrange to purchase such insurance. The policy must include emer-
gency evacuation or repatriation to their home country. If such proof is not provided,
a health insurance policy will be provided by the university with the cost of the policy
being the responsibility of the student.
International students wishing to receive credit for courses taken at accredited
institutions of post-secondary education outside the U.S. must provide WNMU with
original transcripts translated into English and evaluated by an independent creden-
tials evaluator. This applies to all foreign transcripts, including those from other
English speaking countries.

Late Application for Admission

WNMU reserves the right to deny registration to any student who is late in applying
for admission. A student who is permitted to register without having completed all of
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the steps for admission does so at his/her own risk, and may be required to withdraw
and be subject to the standard refund policies of WNMU.
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Readmission
A student wishing to be readmitted to WNMU must complete the Application for
Readmission form available at the Admission Office and any other necessary
requirements as directed by that office.
Any student who has attended other colleges or universities prior to application for
readmission to WNMU must have official academic transcripts sent from those
institutions to the Admissions Office as part of the application procedure. Students
should be prepared to provide the Admissions Office with a copy of each course
description to match the transcripts.

Residency
New Mexico Residency for Tuition Purposes
A student is classified as a resident or non-resident for tuition purposes based on
information supplied on the application at the time of admission. The residence
classification is only changed upon re-application for admission or submission of
a petition for New Mexico residency. Non-resident students who believe they have
satisfied requirements for establishing New Mexico residency may file a petition in
the Admissions Office. No petitions will be accepted after the first day of classes.
No petitions will be approved unless all requirements for residency are met before
the first day of classes for the semester in which the change in residency status is
requested.

Each person must meet the requirements individually. To become a legal resident of
New Mexico, four basic requirements must be satisfied.
1. The Twelve Month Consecutive Residence Requirement: A student must
physically reside in New Mexico for the twelve consecutive months immediately
preceding the semester for which the petition is submitted.
NOTE: A student whose parents or guardians reside out-of-state cannot begin
to complete the twelve-month requirement until after their 18th birthday.
2. The Financial Independence Requirement: A student cannot be approved for
residency if he/she is financially dependent upon parents or legal guardian who
are not residents of New Mexico. At the time the student applies for residency
(if under 23 years of age), a copy of his/her parents’ or guardian’s 1040 or
1040A U.S. income tax for the previous year must be submitted with the appli-
cation. If the student is shown to be a dependent on this tax form, he/she will
not be eligible for residency.
3. The Written Declaration of Intent Requirement: The student must sign a written
declaration of intent to relinquish residency in another state and to establish it
in New Mexico.
4. The Overt Act Requirement: Residency regulations require the completion of
several overt acts which support the student’s declaration of intent to become a
permanent resident. Examples of such acts are securing a New Mexico driver’s
license or automobile registration, registering to vote in New Mexico, filing a
New Mexico state tax return for the previous year, securing full-time employ-
ment, purchasing residential or business property, or having a long-established
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bank account in New Mexico. Other relevant factors may be considered along
with those listed above.

Other Residency Regulations

The following are general policy statements under the regulations for New Mexico
residence:
— All students are charged resident tuition rates during summer sessions;
— All students enrolled for 6 credit hours or fewer (part-time students) during fall
and spring semesters are charged resident tuition rates;
— Active-duty members of the armed forces stationed in New Mexico and their
dependents are eligible to enroll at WNMU and pay tuition at the resident rate.
Re-certification must be made each semester the student is enrolled;
— Non-residents are eligible to apply for residency status after living in New
Mexico for 12 consecutive months and satisfying other requirements for estab-
lishing residency;
— Students under 18 years of age and students financially dependent upon
parents or guardian will be considered to have the same residency as the
parents or guardian;
— Spouses and their dependents who move to New Mexico to work full-time,
practice a profession, or conduct a business full-time (and who can provide
appropriate evidence), or marry a New Mexico resident, are not required to
complete the Twelve Month Residence requirement before applying for resident
status;
— Students between the ages of 19 and 23 must submit a copy of their parents’ or
guardian’s 1040 or 1040A U.S. income tax form for the previous year with their
application for residency.
Residence requirements are mandated by the Higher Education Department
and are subject to change.
Procedures and a brochure explaining all requirements for establishing New Mexico
residency for tuition purposes are available at the Admissions Office.
For more information about Residency contact the Director of Admissions.

Special Admission
Students desiring to be admitted to WNMU who cannot fulfill the usual requirements
will be considered for admission based on the following conditions:
1. Admission by Examination (GED): WNMU follows the guidelines estab-
lished by the New Mexico State Department of Education concerning the Tests
of General Education Development (GED). Students who have not graduated
from high school may be admitted on the basis of satisfactory scores on the
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GED, administered by the State Department of Education. Information on the

test may be obtained from the Department or from a local high school. The
GED is also administered on the WNMU campus. Arrangements to take the
test on campus may be made through the Academic Support Center. Classes
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in GED preparation are offered through Adult Educational Services. It is

WNMU policy that a student must be at least 17 years of age or his/her class
must have graduated from high school before the student may be granted
admission on the basis of the GED;
2. Special Student: A student may be admitted to WNMU to take those
courses which are of interest to him/her without meeting the high school
graduation requirements. A student with this classification enters with the
understanding that courses pursued will not count toward a degree until the
entrance requirements for the degree-bound student have been completed.
The student must contact the Admissions Office concerning these require-
ments and procedures for a change of status from special student to degree-
bound student. Degree-bound students are subject to course prerequisites.
Special Students may register for up to eleven credit hours during a semester.
Special Students are not eligible for financial aid. Students enrolling in English
or Math courses must take the COMPASS test for placement purposes.
Special, Non-Degree Bound students are allowed to take, at their own risk,
with instructor permission, any undergraduate course offered at WNMU
without fulfilling the prerequisite requirement(s) for the course;
3. Concurrent Enrollment: High school students may enroll part-time at WNMU
while they are completing secondary school. Students must have permission
from their school system even if they are not attending high school. A student
must be recommended by his or her counselor and principal for the program.
Approval of concurrent enrollment by the Admissions Office is required for
final admission;
4. Dual Credit: High school students may enroll at WNMU while they are
completing secondary school. Course selection is limited to a specific list
of courses provided to each high school. Approval for enrollment into these
classes is granted by a designated staff member or administrator at each
school. Additional information regarding this program may be obtained by
contacting the Dual Credit Coordinator at Western New Mexico University.
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academic
Academic Regulations
This section of the Catalog is a guide to the academic regulations and curricula of
WNMU. Each student is responsible for complying with the regulations of WNMU and
of the curricular program he or she selects.

Academic Achievement Recognition

Baccalaureate and associate degree students must complete a minimum of 12 credit
hours for the current semester and have earned a G.P.A. in the top 15 percent of
undergraduate G.P.A.'s to be eligible for honors. The top five percent of the honors
students will be awarded high honors. The remaining ten percent will be awarded
honors. Honors or high honors will be noted on the student transcript for each
semester in which the recognition is awarded.

Academic Amnesty Policy

A student enrolling at WNMU after at least a five calendar year period of separa-
tion from any accredited institution of higher learning may wish to be considered for
academic amnesty. Application for this consideration will be made by the student
to the Registrar in the Fall or Spring semester immediately following the semester
in which the student completes 24 or more credit hours at WNMU with a G.P.A. of
at least 2.50 for these hours. Developmental Studies courses and non-academic
vocational courses will not count toward the five year separation requirement or the
G.P.A. requirement. Upon granting of the application, all courses prior to the five year
separation will be removed from consideration for a degree and will not count toward
the G.P.A. but will remain on the student’s transcript. The student’s transcript will be
marked “Academic Amnesty Granted.’’ Appropriate courses will be flagged, whether
earned at WNMU or elsewhere. The student may not pick and choose which courses
to remove from consideration. Academic Amnesty may be granted only once and is
not reversible.

Academic Credits
An academic credit hour is the equivalent of one 50-minute standard class lecture
per week for a minimum of 15 weeks. Laboratories, movement science activity
classes, music lessons, ensembles, and workshops may generate credit hours at
a lower rate.
Students enrolling in an improper course level will be reassigned to a more appro-
priate class.

Academic Credit Alternatives

Adult Learning and Education Experiences
Western New Mexico University will grant credit of up to 44 hours from a variety
of off-campus sources as approved by the American Association of Collegiate
Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Council on Postsecondary Education, or the
American Council on Education. It is recognized that certain curricula are affected
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by outside licensing and/or accrediting agencies that prohibit such substitutions or

waivers. In such cases, the recommended credit may not be applied towards the
degree in that discipline.

Correspondence Credit (Undergraduate)

A maximum of nine credit hours of correspondence credit is accepted toward a
baccalaureate degree, and no more than six are accepted towards an associate
degree. In accepting off-campus credit, WNMU will be guided by the interpretation of
the college from which the credit is transferred. (Graduate students refer to Graduate
Policies in the Graduate Studies Section.)

Credit by Challenge Examination

The program of credit by examination is available to students who, for reasons of
scholarship or past academic experience, possess information and expertise at the
same level as students who have completed a comparable course.
Eligibility for credit by examination is limited to students who have established a
record of superior performance within a specific discipline or in their studies in
general.
The usual set of conditions which justifies a request for establishing course credit by
successful examination includes the following:
1. The student has demonstrated evidence of scholarship in the field in which the
examination is desired;
2. The student has taken a course involving similar content but has not estab-
lished credit for the course at WNMU;
3. The student has had extensive experience of a theoretical and practical nature
in a field which relates to the course in which the examination is requested;
4. The student has had private tutoring in the field, such as in music or art.
The following guidelines govern the examination procedures:
1. The examination will be searching in nature (comprehensive), strictly graded,
and at least four hours in length;
2. The minimum passing grade shall be C;
3. The courses a student may challenge are determined by academic departments
at WNMU. Movement Science activities classes are not open to challenge.
Any currently enrolled student with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher may chal-
lenge certain undergraduate courses by examination. The procedure is as follows:
1. Obtain a petition with a “statement of purpose” from the Registrar’s Office;
2. Obtain the signature of the instructor;
3. Obtain the signature of the appropriate Department Chair;
4. Obtain the final approval of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs;
5. Pay the fee of $15 per credit hour in the Business Office;
6. Make arrangements with the appropriate department chair to take the exami-
nation;
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7. Complete the petition by mid semester;
8. Pay the normal cost of the course in the Business Office.

Challenge exams are only available for those courses not already recorded on
an official university or college transcript.
No more than 15 credit hours by challenge examination may be recorded on the
transcript for a baccalaureate degree. No more than six credit hours may be chal-
lenged for an associate’s degree. Credit earned by challenge examination may not
satisfy any part of the last 15 credit hours required for graduation.

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams were developed to enable
schools to award credit to students with knowledge equivalent to that learned by
students taking the course. The ultimate passing score for each exam is determined
by the school. The school is provided with a recommended passing score estab-
lished by a national council of college faculty who teach the relevant course. The
DSST program is approved by the American Council on Education (ACE), and ACE
provides both a recommended passing score and number that could be awarded to
successful students.

Tests Available through the Academic Support Center

Refer to the Academic Support Center chapter within the Undergraduate Studies
section of this catalog for more information on:
Credit through ACT examination
Credit through SAT examination
Credit by College-Level Examination (CLEP)

Academic Integrity
Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity in academic work
completed at WNMU. Students may be penalized for violations of the Academic
Integrity policy.
Definitions
Violations include any behavior that misrepresents or falsifies a student’s knowledge,
skills or ability with the goal of unjustified or illegitimate evaluation or gain. Such
violations include two broad categories: (1) cheating and (2) plagiarism.
(1) Cheating includes, but is not limited to, using or attempting to use unauthorized
materials such as notes, texts, images, electronic devices, and unauthorized copies
of test materials. Cheating is also understood to mean unauthorized collaboration
with others, copying the work of another, or any action that presents the work of
others to misrepresent the student’s knowledge, skills, or ability;
(2) Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the intentional or unintentional repre-
sentation of another’s work as one’s own without proper acknowledgement of the
original author or creator of the work, failure to quote and/or cite sources, providing
or receiving unauthorized assistance in the preparation of any academic work, the
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fabrication of sources or information, or submitting the same work for more than one
course/instructor without the permission of the current course instructor.
Actions
All faculty shall, in the class syllabus, clearly define the conditions under which
academic dishonesty would occur in their class (in accordance with the above policy)
and clearly define the penalties for such dishonesty. Penalties and educational
interventions are imposed at the discretion of the faculty member under the following
conditions:
1. Infractions deemed by the faculty member to be minor in nature and that were
not covered through instructional materials or the course syllabus shall result
in faculty consultation with the student. It is recommended that faculty consider
offering instructional coverage of the issue for the entire class. No action detri-
mental to a student’s grade is taken in this instance;
Faculty are highly encouraged to inform the Academic Integrity Panel about
this issue since it could inform the greater WNMU community about students'
need for instruction regarding such matters. However, names of students who
received such a consultation shall not be divulged;
2. Infractions that were covered through instructional materials or the course
syllabus shall result in a penalty to be determined by the faculty member when
the student admits to the offense. The instructor will meet with the student to
review the issue and subsequently file the Faculty Adjudication Form with the
Academic Integrity Panel (AIP);
3. Infractions that were covered through instructional materials or the course
syllabus to which the student denies responsibility shall be forwarded to the
AIP through the Faculty Adjudication Form. Such an action is an automatic
request for a hearing at which both the student and faculty member will present
their respective cases.
No action detrimental to a student’s grade can be taken until AIP renders a decision.
The Panel decision is communicated to both the student and faculty member. If the
student is found to have committed an academic infraction as alleged, the faculty
member will decide on the appropriate penalty and report his/her action back to AIP.
If the student is found not to have committed an academic infraction as alleged, the
faculty member must base the student’s grade on any and all academic work without
reference to any allegation of dishonesty.
Subsequent Offenses
All Faculty Adjudication Forms will be retained in the student’s permanent file and
will be taken into consideration if the student’s file is accessed in future instances
involving Academic Integrity. This information could also be provided to external
sources (e.g. graduate programs or professional organizations) when requested
through appropriate releases. The AIP shall retain the right to request a hearing
with any student who has an accumulation of forms in his/her file. In extreme cases,
AIP, after having dealt with multiple infractions by a single student, may recommend
to the VPAA that the student be expelled from the University.
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Appeals: Student Rights and Responsibilities
If a student determines that his/her grade was reduced based on a disputed allega-
tion of academic dishonesty that was not referred to AIP or was reduced contrary
to a finding of AIP, or if the student feels that, in his/her opinion, the faculty-imposed
penalty was unfair, the student may appeal his/her grade to AIP. If AIP finds that
the faculty member improperly reduced the grade of a student or that the penalty
imposed was unfair, it will direct the faculty member to change or reinstate the
student’s grade in accordance with this policy. If the faculty member fails to follow
such a directive, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be so notified by AIP
and may then, in conjunction with the University Registrar, change the grade improp-
erly applied by the faculty member.
A student may appeal any penalty pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Student
Handbook.
Academic Integrity Panel
The Academic Integrity Panel (AIP) shall consist of two faculty members appointed
by the President of the Faculty Senate, two students appointed by the President
of the WNMU Student Body, and one staff member appointed by the President of
the Staff Senate. In addition, each of the presiding Presidents shall appoint one
alternate who will serve in the event a regular member is unable to attend Panel
hearings. The chairperson of the Panel shall be elected by the members.

Academic Standing
Academic Good Standing
A student is considered to be in Academic Good Standing if he or she has a cumu-
lative G.P.A. of 2.0 and is showing satisfactory academic progress as shown in the
table below:

Semester GPA Academic Standing

2.00 or higher Satisfactory Academic Progress

1.80 – 1.99 Academic Warning (semester this occurs)
1.80 – 1.99 Academic Probation (second consecutive semester this occurs)
1.99 or lower Academic Suspension (third consecutive semester this occurs)
1.79 or lower Academic Probation (semester this occurs) Level 2
1.79 or lower Academic Suspension (second consecutive semester this occurs)

Warning, Probation, and Suspension

Academic Warning
A student will be placed on Academic Warning status after a semester in which his
or her semester GPA falls below a 2.0 but whose semester GPA is at least a 1.8.
Students on Academic Warning status will be able to participate in WNMU spon-
sored activities.
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Academic Probation
A student may be placed on Academic Probation for the following reasons:
1. A student on Academic Warning status will be placed on Academic Probation
after the second semester in which his or her semester GPA falls below a 2.0
but whose semester GPA is at least a 1.8.
2. A student will be placed on Academic Probation after a semester in which
his or her semester GPA falls below a 1.8 and will remain on probation the
following semester if his or her semester GPA falls between 1.8 and 1.99.
3. A student on Academic Probation from another university may be admitted to
WNMU but will retain Academic Probation status.
4. A student who is successfully appeals his or her Academic Suspension and is
reinstated will be readmitted on Academic Probation.
Students placed on Academic Probation will receive a university email from the
Registrar’s Office. Students on Academic Probation will be unable to participate in
WNMU sponsored activities.
Conditions of Academic Probation
Certain restrictions are placed on students who are on Academic Probation status
to assist them with improving their academic performance. Non-compliance with
any of these restrictions is taken very seriously because the conditions of Academic
Probation exist to help students identify and solve their academic issues.
1. A student on Academic Probation is required to discuss the Persistence Plan
Tracking Program with his or her Advisor or Success Coach and sign the
Student Agreement within two weeks of the start of the semester.
2. A student must fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Agreement.
3. A student on Academic Probation may register for a maximum academic load
of 13 semester credit hours. (Note: Students with declared majors in the
School of Applied Technology may register for a maximum academic load of
15 semester credit hours.)
4. A student on Academic Probation may be required to withdraw from intercol-
legiate athletics.
5. A student on Academic Probation should contact the Financial Aid Office to
determine how his or her financial aid is affected by their academic status.
Academic Suspension
A student may be placed on Academic Suspension for the following reasons:
1. A student on Academic Probation will be placed on Academic Suspension after
the third consecutive semester in which his or her semester GPA falls below a
2.0.
2. A student on Academic Probation status will be placed on Academic Suspension
after the second consecutive semester in which his or her semester GPA falls
below a 1.8.
3. A student suspended from another institution is not eligible to enroll at WNMU
until he or she has served the suspension period of that institution.
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Students placed on Academic Suspension are sent a certified letter by the Registrar.
Students on Academic Suspension will not be able to register for classes, live in
student housing, or participate in WNMU sponsored activities.
First Academic Suspension
The first Academic Suspension from WNMU is for one full calendar year from
the date of suspension. A student may appeal his or her first suspension to the
Admissions and Academic Standing Committee.
Second Academic Suspension
A second suspension may not be appealed. A student must serve a suspension of
one full calendar year.
Subsequent Suspension
With any subsequent suspension, the student must serve a suspension of two full
calendar years without any right to appeal.
Students who have served their suspension must contact the Admission’s Office for
re-admission following the suspension period.
Reinstatement from Academic Suspension
Suspended students who are reinstated are readmitted on Academic Probation
status.
During the period of suspension, a student may not register for classes, live in
student housing, or participate in student activities at WNMU.
NOTE: Students suspended from another institution are not eligible to enroll at
WNMU until they have served the suspension period of that institution.

Assessment Program
At Western New Mexico University students, faculty, and staff participate in
assessment activities that help us to identify what works so we can continually
improve the institution and ensure that teaching and learning are actually taking
place. From the time you begin until graduation, you will be asked to participate
in a variety of assessment activities. We realize that your time is precious, but we
believe the feedback benefit - to the institution and to you - is worth the investment
of your time.
Assessment at WNMU is not an end in itself; it is a vehicle for educational improve-
ment. At the institutional level, the assessment program helps determine where and
how our general education program is succeeding in achieving institutional goals
and where changes need to be made to ensure continuous improvement. At the
departmental level, the assessment program documents aspects of student learning
within specific majors and to make changes as necessary to ensure continuous
improvement.
For the individual student, assessment provides feedback on personal growth. The
various assessment activities all help you measure not only what you know, but what
you can do with what you know. As an active learner, you now share the respon-
sibility for your learning; assessment gives you the constant feedback you need to
monitor your own progress toward your goals.
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Participation in all assessment activities is required of each WNMU student.

Students will be given adequate notice of institutional assessment activities that are
conducted throughout the year. Failure to participate in these assessment activi-
ties can result in administrative action. The consequences can include, but are not
limited to, restricting the student’s enrollment in certain courses, disenrollment from
all courses for the semester, or reduction in a course grade if related to course
activities.

Attendance
Attendance is expected at all sessions of each course for which the student is enrolled;
the responsibility for attendance is placed upon the student. The student is respon-
sible for making up missed assignments and making appropriate arrangements with
the instructor. Failure to attend class does not imply withdrawal. Instructors MAY drop/
withdraw a student from the class rolls when the student accumulates unexcused
absences in excess of the number of credit hours offered for the course. Students
who are auditing a course will be expected to attend class regularly. The instructor has
the option of withdrawing a student for not attending class. Non-attendance of classes
due to late registration is considered the same as absences after registration.
An instructor may also drop/withdraw a student who does not meet the prerequisites
of a course. Only students enrolled for credit or audit are permitted to attend classes.
Students not enrolled may visit classes with the permission of the instructor.

Choice of Catalog
Students pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree may choose to graduate
under the catalog which was in effect when they entered WNMU, or any subse-
quent catalog, provided the catalog is not more than five years old when the degree
requirements are completed. Students may not use more than one catalog to
complete degree requirements.
Curricular requirements are established by WNMU and include both general educa-
tion courses, supporting course work, and specific discipline requirements. Each
undergraduate/graduate student’s degree plan is individually determined following
catalog guidelines and advisor recommendations. Students may request through
their advisors an exception or substitution to the curricular requirements of their
degree programs and to the academic regulations established in this catalog.
Exceptions and substitutions must be approved by the department chair in the
student’s major and (if appropriate) the Dean of the School of Education and Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
WNMU may make changes and exceptions to curricular and academic policies,
provided that administrative and governance procedures are followed and that
reasonable consideration is given to individual petitions for exceptions.
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Classification of Students
A student’s undergraduate classification depends upon the number of credit hours
earned:
Freshman 0 - 31 credit hours earned
Sophomore 32 - 63 credit hours earned
Junior 64 - 95 credit hours earned
Senior 96 - and up

Copyright Policy
Copyright is the right of the creator of a work to control the use of that work by others.
Copyright protects literary works, musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes and
choreographic works, pictorial works, graphic works, sculpture, motion pictures and
other audiovisual works, as well as sound recordings and architectural works. In
other words, copyrighted work may not be reproduced by others without the copy-
right owner’s permission.
Although there are some exceptions to the rules, i.e. fair use, discussed later, gener-
ally the unauthorized reproduction, performance or distribution of a copyrighted
work is copyright infringement and may subject the guilty party to civil and criminal
penalties.
Western New Mexico University (WNMU), its faculty, students and employees must
comply with the Copyright Law. Questions regarding copyright law compliance
should be directed to your department head, your professor, your supervisor, or
the University Librarian and copyright compliance officer. Additional information
about copyright is available on the following web sites: http://209.85.173.132/u/
WNMU?q=cache:qt_yhnzAavYJ:www.wnmu.edu

Course Load
The normal course load for students enrolled in the Fall or Spring semester is
between 15-18 credit hours. A student carrying a load of 16 credit hours for each
of eight semesters will have completed the necessary credit hours for graduation
provided the student followed a specific degree plan without modification. Students
who carry less than 16 credit hours for eight semesters may be ineligible for financial
aid after the eighth semester of enrollment. Twelve credit hours is the normal load for
students registering for summer school.
The responsibility for formulating and enforcing policies governing the student course
load belongs to the student’s advisor, Department Chair/Director/Dean and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs or designee. The student’s previous academic record will
be taken into account when determining the course load. The advisor also determines,
along with the student, the appropriate course load to carry during a given semester
and indicates the total number of credit hours on the student’s registration form.
A student desiring to carry a course load greater than 18 credit hours may register
for additional credit hours if the previous semester’s grade-point average was 3.0
(B) or above and no grades of “I” are outstanding. To carry a course load beyond the
18 credit hour course load, the student must petition for permission by completing
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the Petition for Overload form. The maximum course load in the summer session
including interim or mini-sessions is twelve credit hours.
Registration in a one hour Movement Science course, registration in band, orchestra,
chorus, or a Natural Sciences laboratory may be carried as additional hours beyond
the normal 18 credit hours in the semester or six in a summer term without peti-
tioning for excess hours.
Students who have a grade of incomplete from a prior semester may be restricted to
carrying a normal load less the number of incomplete credits.
Non-credit or audit courses are counted as a part of the student’s load when deter-
mining tuition and requirements for overloads. Interim courses also count as part of
the 18 hour course load (or twelve hours in the summer) for the semester in which
they are placed.
WNMU is frequently requested to certify a student’s enrollment status as to full-time
or part-time. The following guidelines are used primarily to verify enrollment for the
purpose of financial aid eligibility and loan deferments.
Course-load guidelines:
I. Academic Year
Undergraduates
a. Full-time: 12 or more credit hours per semester
b. Half-time: 6-11 credit hours per semester
c. Less than Half-time: 1-5 credit hours per semester

II. Summer Session

Undergraduates
a. Full-time: 6 or more credit hours per session
b. Three Quarter time: 4-5 credit hours per session
c. Half-time: 3 credit hours per session
d. Less than Half-time: 1- 2 credit hour per session

Course Numbering
Courses numbered from 100 to 199 are intended for freshmen, from 200 to 299 for
sophomores, from 300 to 399 for juniors, and from 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses
numbered in the 500 and 600 series are normally open only to graduate students
(see Seniors Taking Graduate Courses).

Course Numbering Standards

Co-op Work Experience
The Co-op Work Experience courses are numbered 194, 294, 394, and 494. These
courses are arranged through the Co-op Work Experience Office, Juan Chacon
Building, room 210. This program provides opportunities to supplement course work
with practical work experience related to the student’s educational and occupational
objectives. The student will work a minimum of 45 hours per credit hour. Co-op
Work Experience courses may be taken for one to six credit hours per semester.
A maximum of six credit hours of Co-op Work Experience courses may be applied
toward an associate or baccalaureate program.
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Independent Study Courses (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Independent study courses may be made available in most departments by special
arrangement between student and professor.
There are three types of arranged independent study:
1. Directed Study is used when the student wishes to study a subject not regu-
larly offered. These courses are numbered 185, 285, 385, 485, and 585.
2. Directed Research is used when the student is performing research under the
direction of a faculty member. These courses are numbered 190, 290, 390, 490
and 590.
3. Tutorial Reading is used when a student must take a regularly offered class on
an independent basis. These courses are identified with their original course
numbers with a TR/______ at the beginning of the course title.
WNMU policy is to prevent the abuse of the Independent Study as it may result in
the loss of core-classroom learning; WNMU subscribes to the following general policy
statements. Departments within WNMU may impose additional criteria and regulations.
1. Independent study courses (Directed Study, Directed Research, Tutorial
Reading) shall be used primarily for the purpose of academic enrichment. The
assignment and approval of Independent Studies for other reasons shall be
strictly limited to emergency situations.
2. A student in a baccalaureate program requesting approval for an Independent
Study must have successfully completed 60 hours of college work and must
have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher. A student in an associate program must have
successfully completed 30 credit hours of college work and must have a G.P.A.
of 2.5 or higher.
3. A maximum of twelve credit hours of Independent Study may be applied
toward the graduation requirements at the baccalaureate level. A maximum of
eight credit hours of Independent Study may be applied toward the graduation
requirements at the associate level.

Internships and Practica

Internship courses are numbered 181, 281, 381, and 481.
1. There shall be a 45:1 ratio between field hours and credit hours; i.e., for a three
credit hour course the student will work 135 hours in the field.
2. A maximum of six credit hours of practicum/internship hours may be applied
toward an associate or baccalaureate program except when required by a
professional accrediting agency.
3. The activities and duties performed by the student during the practicum/intern-
ship shall meet the goals and objectives of the discipline as defined by the
department that offers the practicum/internship.
4. The faculty in charge of the practicum/internship shall prepare a written agree-
ment detailing the responsibilities of the student and field agency during the
practicum/internship. This agreement shall also specify the criteria for assigning
a grade at the end of the practicum/internship. Both the student and field agency
shall sign the agreement before the practicum/internship begins. The agreement
shall be filed in the student’s advisement file and in the Registrar’s Office.
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5. The student, faculty, and agency shall evaluate the practicum/internship experi-
ence at the completion of the field experience.
6. If students are to receive stipends, per diem allowances, or other remuneration,
criteria or guidelines shall be developed by the department which offers the
practicum/internship. These criteria or guidelines shall clearly state the situa-
tions under which monies may be paid to a student.
7. A statement shall be filed with the department and Office of Academic Affairs
defining the specific goals and purpose of any practicum/internship course listed in
the catalog. It shall include a statement of how the above items are addressed.

On-the-Job-Training (OJT)
These courses are limited to associate degree programs and are numbered 196 and
296. The course instructor works closely with the on-the-job supervisor in determining
the student’s grade. Students may earn credit for work experience related to their
educational and occupational objectives. The student will work a minimum of 45 hours
per credit hour. OJT may be taken for one to six credit hours per semester. A maximum
of six credit hours of OJT courses may be applied toward an associate degree.

Professional Development
Professional Development courses are numbered 144, 244, 344, 444, and 544.
Courses are for professional development only and may not be used for degree
credit.

Workshops
Workshop courses are numbered 180, 280, 380, 480, and 580.

Service Learning
There will be an ‘SL’ designation after the course description in the course schedule
for any service learning course offered in that semester. Service Learning at WNMU
engages students in structured community service activities and guided reflection as
a part of the academic curriculum. Service learning gives students real-world experi-
ences to enhance their learning while helping address community needs and foster
civic engagement through volunteerism. Service-learning experiences support the
WNMU undergraduate learning goals and outcomes. The ‘SL’ designation will also
appear on students’ transcripts. Typically, a service learning class at WNMU requires
at least 15 hours of structured community service activities and asks students to
produce at least 2,000 words in written reflection.

Examinations
Examinations other than final examinations are to be given at the discretion of the
instructor.
Final examinations are held during the last week of the semester. The schedule of
examinations is issued by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is published
in the semester schedule of classes. Any changes in the examination schedule must
be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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The arrangements for a make-up examination shall be made by the student in
consultation with the instructor.

Grading System - Grade Points

The WNMU grading system is expressed in letters, which carry grade points used
in calculating the cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Grades awarded in all
courses indicate the quality of work completed. Grades of A, B, C, D, F, WF, and P
are earned and recorded at WNMU. In computing the grade-point average, the total
of credits in which the grades of A, B, C, D, F, and WF have been earned is divided
into the total number of grade points computed.
A = 4 grade points per credit hour
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
P Indicates a passing grade in a course. P is not computed in the GPA
I Indicates work is still pending and is given only when circumstances
beyond the student’s control have prevented completion of the course
within the official dates of a session. It is not intended as an opportu-
nity to raise the grade in a course. “I” is not computed in the GPA.
IP Indicates work in progress and is to be used for senior projects.
PR Indicates work in progress and is to be used for graduate thesis.
MI Indicates work is still pending for a student due to military obliga-
tions. A military incomplete will allow the student one full semester
after release from active duty to complete the course work. A MI may
not be given to a student who has a grade of D or F at the time of
request.
MW Indicates the student withdrew due to military obligations. A military
withdrawal will be treated as a regular withdrawal and will not be
calculated in the GPA.
W Indicates withdrawal from the course with the permission of the
proper authorities. Withdrawals are not permitted after the eleventh
week of the semester. W is not computed in the GPA.
WF Indicates withdrawal from the course for non-attendance. The WF will
be computed as a failing grade in the student’s GPA.

Additionally, students may want to refer to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students or the Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy for Graduate Students in reference to grades.

Military Withdrawals
Students who formally withdraw from the University before the end of the 11th week
of the semester due to military obligations are entitled to a grade of MW (military
Withdraw) or MI (Military Incomplete) in each course in which he/she is enrolled.
Military orders or evidence of enlistment must be made available to the Registrar.
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Student Academic Complaints

There are three categories of academic complaints:
• Assignment of grade
• Professional conduct
• Allegations of discrimination including race, color, national origin, age,
sex, and physical disability
Student complaints concerning an instructor’s assignment of grades, professional
conduct, or allegations of discrimination shall be dealt with in the following manner:
1. The student shall state the complaint in writing to the instructor within 30 univer-
sity working days of receiving grade notification or experiencing the disputed
conduct. Copies of the complaint shall be sent to the Associated Students of
Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) president, the University’s Vice
President for Academic Affairs, and the Affirmative Action officer if appropriate.
The instructor shall, within 10 days of the complaint receipt, investigate the
matter and advise the student in writing as to the findings and decision. Copies
shall be sent to the ASWNMU president, the Vice President for Academic
Affairs, and the Affirmative Action officer if appropriate.
2. Should the matter not be resolved in Step 1, the same procedure shall be
repeated by the student with the department chairperson of the instructor who
received the written complaint. This procedure must be followed by the student
within 10 university working days of receiving the instructor’s response. Copies
shall be sent to the ASWNMU president, the Vice President for Student Affairs,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Affirmative Action office if
appropriate. The department chairperson shall, within 10 days after receiving
the complaint, investigate the matter and advise all parties involved in writing
as to the findings and decision. The investigation may include interviews with
the student, instructor, and other students in the course, other instructors who
have taught the course, and review and comparison of pertinent papers and
examinations.
3. Should the matter not be resolved in Steps 1 and 2, the student shall submit a
written request to the Student Appeals Committee for a hearing. This request
must be made within 5 university working days of receiving the department
chairperson’s response. The Student Appeals Committee shall conduct such
a hearing as may be necessary to review the records at prior levels and make
a recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The decision
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be considered the final action
of this Student Complaint process. Copies of the decision will be sent to all
parties involved.
From the WNMU Student Handbook, Student Academic Complaints.

Note: Appropriate technology will be used to provide distance education students

access to the complaint/appeals process.
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Auditing a Course
Students may register for any course as an audit, or without credit. The fee is the
same as for credit. Students who are auditing a course will be expected to attend
class regularly. The instructor has the option of withdrawing a student for not
attending class. Courses taken for audit may be repeated for credit. Changes in
audit status may be made through the eighth week of classes.

Final Course Grades

Students can access their final grades via Mustang Express at www.mywnmu.edu
approximately seven days after the official close of the semester. Lists of students’
academic progress are also provided to the Academic Support Center.

Incomplete Grade
The grade of incomplete (I) is given for coursework that could not be completed due
to circumstances beyond the student’s control. In no case will a grade of I be used
to avoid the assigning of D or F grades for marginal or failing work. A grade of I is
requested by the student. A student must remove the I by completing all coursework
by the close of the last day of classes in the following semester. Failure to comply
with this regulation will result in automatic conversion from I to F.
Mid-Semester Grades
All mid-term semester grades are reported to the Registrar’s Office according to the
WNMU Catalog schedule. These grades are mailed to the student’s local address
and are made available to the Academic Support Center, Athletics/Coaches, and
the Financial Aid Office.
If the student receives an unsatisfactory grade because of an apparent error in the
registration process, he/she should contact the Registrar’s Office immediately.
Repeating a Course
Student may repeat a course previously taken at WNMU in order to improve the
grade (including grade of WF). The higher grade in a repeated course will be substi-
tuted in the calculation of the grade-point average for the final grade earned. All
grades earned for the course remain posted on the permanent record, but credit
may be earned only once.

Graduate Courses Taken by Seniors

Seniors who are within 12 credit hours of graduation, have completed all required
courses for the baccalaureate degree, and have an overall grade-point average of
3.0 or above may petition to enroll for graduate credit. Forms may be obtained at
the Registrar’s Office. A maximum of six graduate credit hours may be applied to
a WNMU graduate program. Courses which are offered at two or more levels with
identical titles may not be repeated for credit, with the exception of courses specifi-
cally structured for repetition.
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Graduation
Commencement
Commencement exercises are held at the end of the spring and fall semesters.
Students whose requirements were completed and degrees conferred in preceding
semesters, as well as those who have completed requirements in the fall and spring
semesters, are invited to attend and have their names printed in the commencement
program.
Students who fail to graduate on the selected date and wish to graduate at a later
date must update their files. Please see the Registrar’s Office for details.

Graduation with Honors

Baccalaureate degree candidates who have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5
or above are designated for honors at graduation as follows:
Cumulative G.P.A. Honor
3.90 or better Summa Cum Laude
3.75 or better Magna Cum Laude
3.50 or better Cum Laude
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Records and Registration

The Registrar’s Office is responsible for the maintenance of educational records at
Western New Mexico University. Records includes, but are not limited to, student

records and
registration
transcripts and faculty grade reports. The academic folders for students are also
maintained by the Registrar’s Office. These folders are maintained for a minimum of
five years after a student last attends and then are destroyed.

Access to, and Confidentiality of Records

As electronic data and on-line systems make student data more readily available
on campus, the issue of who legally and ethically should have access to the data
presents itself. The following reflects the Western New Mexico University policy
regarding access to student data:
1. The University permits the release of a student’s records to school officials at
the university who have a legitimate educational interest in the student;
A school official is defined as a person employed by the institution in an
administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position. Also
included are persons under contract to the institution to perform a special task,
such as an attorney or an auditor;
A school official is determined to have a legitimate educational interest if the
information requested is necessary for that official to perform appropriate tasks
that are specified in his/her position description or by a contract agreement or to
perform a task related to a student’s education or a task related to the discipline
of the student or if they are involved in providing a service relating to the student
or the student’s family such as health care, job placement or financial aid;
2. Students can access their own data for informational purposes. This policy does
not override other policies which require students to follow specific procedures
to obtain their data i.e., transcript requests, student records folder review, etc.
In order to assist faculty and staff in interpreting this policy, the following guidelines
are presented:
1. A student’s advisor can access the academic information required to provide-
accurate and effective academic advisement. The advisor may not release the
information to a third party. The information is for the purposes of working with
the student only;
2. An instructor may access the record of a student to determine if the student
has the proper prerequisites as stated in the course schedule or catalog for the
course they are teaching. The information may not be released to a third party;
3. Administrative and support staff assigned responsibilities for working with
students in general may access the data appropriate to perform their job in an
accurate and effective manner;
4. Because of the nature of the student information database (BANNER), faculty
and staff may have the capability of accessing data on students who are not
assigned to them as advisees. In order to be in compliance with privacy regu-
lations, data retrieval should be restricted to advisees information only or as
stated in number 2 above. If in talking with a student, he/she gives consent to
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the review of his/her records by the faculty or staff member, the member may
review the records in the student’s presence;
5. Directory information may be released without the student’s written consent
unless the student has requested that directory information be withheld. A
form may be obtained at the Registrar’s Office. Directory information includes
name, address, telephone listing, email address, date and place of birth, major
field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, date of
attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by student, and weight and height of members
of athletic teams;
6. A record is kept of all persons (except WNMU faculty and staff) who are given
access to a student’s records without written authorization from the student.

Enrollment Changes
Once registered, students may change their schedules according to published
procedures and deadlines. Procedures and exact deadlines are published in the
Schedule of Classes and should be referred to by students. The following refers to
regular semester courses:

Enrollment 16-Week Course 8-Week Course 4-Week Course

Changes
Add/Change Day 5 of Week One Day 3 of Week One Day 2 of Week One
Drop Day 5 of Week One Day 3 of Week One Day 2 of Week One
Withdraw from a After Week One After Day 3 of Week After Day 2 of
Course through Week Eleven One through Week Week One through
Six Week Three
Complete After Week One After Day 3 of Week After Day 2 of
Withdrawal through Week Eleven One through Week Week One through
Six Week Three
Registration Day 5 of Week One Day 3 of Week One Day 2 of Week One
Add or Change - Students may add courses or change sections only through
6.25% of the course (Example: For a 16 week course the end of the first week).
Procedures and exact deadlines are published in the Schedule of Classes and
should be referred to by students. Beginning the first week of class instructor
permission is required to add a course or change sections. For tuition costs, see the
“Student Expenses” section of the catalog.
Completion of Courses - Students are responsible for completion of all courses in
which they are enrolled. Changes in enrollment must be officially recorded on WNMU
records. A student not following proper course or WNMU withdrawal procedures will
receive a failing grade and will be subject to tuition and fees associated with the course.
Drop -
1. A student may drop a course or courses, without a grade, through 6.25% of the
course (Example: For a 16 week course the end of the first week). Students
are not required to obtain the permission of the instructor/advisor to drop a
course or courses during the first week. Procedures and exact deadlines are
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published in the Schedule of Classes and should be referred to by students.

(Note: If a student is dropping to zero credit hours, a Complete Withdrawal
must be completed. See section on “Withdrawal” below.) For the tuition refund
policy, see the "Student Expenses" section of the catalog.

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2. An instructor may drop a student from the class roll, without a grade, through
6.25% of the course (Example: For a 16 week course the end of the first week)
when the student accumulates unexcused absences in excess of the number
of credit hours offered for the course.
3. An instructor may drop a student from the class rolls, through 6.25% of the
course (Example: For a 16 week course the end of the first week) when the
student has not fulfilled the prerequisite for the course.
Withdrawal -
1. A student may withdraw from a course, with a grade of “W”, after the first week
(6.25%) of the semester through the eleventh week (68.75%) of the semester
(Example: for a 16 week course the beginning of the second week). Grades of
“W” are not computed in the grade point average.
2. An instructor may withdraw a student from the class rolls, with a grade of “WF”
for non-attendance, after the first week of the semester. The “WF” will be
computed as a failing grade in the student’s grade-point average.
3. A student may withdraw from all courses through the 11th week of class with
grades of “W” unless grades of “WF” for non-attendance have already been
earned and assigned. A student who is withdrawing from all courses must do
so by logging into their Mustang Express Account. The Complete Withdrawal
link is under the Student Services tab. (See Complete Withdrawal from
WNMU in the "Student Expenses or Academic Support Center" sections of this
catalog).
4. A student found insufficiently prepared to complete a course may be trans-
ferred to a lower level course in the same discipline prior to the completion of
the first week upon the recommendation of the course instructor and with the
approval of the receiving instructor.
5. Any student attending under Veterans’ Educational Assistance must immedi-
ately notify the Veteran’s Certifying Officer in the Registrar’s Office if making
course changes which affect benefits.
Any student attending under Veterans’ Educational Assistance must notify the
Veteran’s Certifying Officer in the Registrar’s Office if making course changes which
affect benefits.

Grading Option Changes

Changes in grading options (audit to grade or grade to audit) must be made during
the first eight weeks. Grading option is indicated at the time of registration. The
change is processed at the Registrar’s Office. It is the student’s responsibility to
make certain that s/he is registered with the proper grading option. Students who
wish to audit a course must have the instructor’s signature prior to registration.
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Misrepresentation
Non-disclosure or misrepresentation in filling out applications or other WNMU
records will result in disciplinary action, including possible dismissal from WNMU.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Payment of tuition and fees is required to complete registration. Payment includes
paying your account in full, setting up on a payment plan, payment in full by a
Third Party agency, or having sufficient financial aid to cover your total charges.
Instructions for payment and payment deadline dates are published in the Schedule
of Classes. For specific information about tuition and fees, refer to the “Student
Expenses’’ section of this catalog.

Registration
Registration Procedure
Details of the registration procedures are contained in the Schedule of Classes.
Registration materials are prepared by the Registrar’s Office and distributed to
students and faculty before each registration period.
The act of registration on the part of the student is regarded as a commitment to
comply with all the regulations of WNMU. Advance registration for the summer/
fall semester typically begins mid December, and for the spring semester in mid
September.
Late Registration
A student should complete registration (including payment of or arrangement to pay
fees) prior to the first day of classes. A student in good academic and financial aid
standing may register during the first week of classes; however, classes may be
closed and a full schedule may be difficult to obtain. A student is expected to make
up work in the missed classes.
Late fees are assessed in accordance with WNMU regulations. Refer to the
Schedule of Classes for the date when late fees begin. Students who fail to make
financial commitment by the deadlines published in the Schedule of Classes will be
disenrolled from all classes.
The permission of the Vice President for Student Affairs and instructor(s) will be
required for the initial registration or re-registration from disenrollment. If a
student already has a class schedule, has made financial arrangements, and is
adding a class, the permission of the instructor(s) and Vice President for Academic
Affairs will be required.
Completion of Courses. Students are responsible for completion of all courses
in which they are enrolled. Changes in enrollment must be officially recorded on
WNMU records. A student not following proper course withdrawal or complete with-
drawal procedures will receive a failing grade and will be subject to tuition and fees
associated with the course.
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Schedule of Classes
The “Schedule of Classes’’ is the official publication of the Registrar’s Office each
semester. The schedule lists the semester’s course offerings, dates, times, places,
and procedures for registration, along with other important information relating to the

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semester. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for up-to-date information each semester.

Student Information
Change of Address
The student is expected to keep WNMU informed of his/her mailing and local
address. Any change of address should be reported immediately to the Registrar’s
Office. A student may also change his/her address via Mustang Express.

Change of Name
Students may initiate a change of name for their academic records by providing
appropriate documentation. A copy of the student's Social Security Card showing
the new name is required, to the Registrar's Office, along with a photo ID.
Use of Social Security Numbers as Student ID
At the time of Admissions and Financial Aid application, WNMU will capture the
student’s Social Security Number. Federal law requires students to provide a Social
Security Number so that it may be included on an information return prepared by the
institution, 1098T. The Social Security Number is used for record-keeping purposes
only and is not displayed in public. Once entered, a student will be given a Generated
ID. The Generated ID will be used as the individual student’s identification number.

Summer Session and Short Courses

Deadlines for processing drops, adds, withdrawals, and grade options for summer
and short courses vary according to the length of the course. Consult the Schedule
of Classes for specific dates.

Transcripts
Transcripts will be issued to eligible students or to their designees, if authorized by
the student, upon presentation of proper identification and a written request. WNMU
will not release transcripts without prior payment.
Official copies of the permanent academic record may be withheld until all financial
obligations to WNMU have been satisfied. These obligations include, but are not
limited to, loans, fines, tuition and fees. Transcripts may also be held for non-financial
reasons such as loan default.
The preferred methods of payment include money orders, credit cards (Visa/
Mastercard), cashier’s check, cash, or on-line payment. Fees are as listed below:
Electronic Transcripts (available late Fall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA
Fax Transcript (unofficial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
Official Transcript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
Transcripts ordered on-line have an additional processing fee. . . . . . . . $2.25
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*Please note: Processing time for all requests is 3-5 business days from the receipt
of the request, plus U.S. deliver time. During peak times such as finals week, end
or beginning of semester processing time is 7-10 business days from the receipt of
the request.
Students are encouraged to review their academic records at least once a year
with their advisor. Any discrepancies noted should be brought to the attention of the
Registrar’s Office as quickly as possible.
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Financial Aid
General Information
WNMU’s financial aid program provides assistance to students who, without such
aid, would be unable to attend WNMU. Financial assistance consists of scholarships,
grants, loans, and employment, which may be offered singly or in various combina-
tions to qualified students. Student aid from WNMU and other sources is supple-
mentary to the efforts of the student. The total amount of financial assistance offered
a student may not exceed the amount he/she needs. The determination of needs
is evaluated, using a federally determined formula based on the support which the

financial
student may expect from other sources (such as the student’s family).

aid
The ability of a family to meet WNMU expenses will be determined by considering
the family’s relative financial strength in terms of income, assets, and debts, and
of additional children to be educated. WNMU will clearly state the total yearly
expenses for the student. Students who need financial aid should expect to borrow
a reasonable part of this aid to meet the cost of their education. WNMU’s financial
aid funds and employment opportunities will be offered as a package arrangement
to incoming and enrolled students. The Financial Aid Office (F.A.O.) will provide upon
request, each week during the spring semester, workshops describing the applica-
tion process as well as avenues toward alternative funding. All students who require
financial assistance are urged to attend at least one of these sessions. For dates and
times, visit the Web site at www.wnmu.edu.
Guidelines for the awarding of grants, loans, and student employment are approved
by the University Committee on Student Financial Aid. The Student Financial Aid
Office will provide further information regarding the guidelines for each type of aid.
All students desiring federal financial assistance are required to:
1. Apply for the Pell Grant. This can be accomplished with a single form - Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online @ www.fafsa.ed.gov;
2. Indicate on FAFSA the WNMU ID# 002664. The Financial Aid Office will
receive an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) electronically. This
information is used in the determination of type and amount of financial aid
award;
3. Undergraduate and graduate student’s must be regular admitted students to be
eligible.
First time incoming transfer students must also have a transfer credit evaluation
before any federal awards are made to eligible students.

Disbursal of Funds
A student will receive an award notification that will describe the award package and
instructions to log on to the WNMU Web site and how to proceed to the Financial Aid
Section. Whereas, scholarship and grants are automatically accepted, loans and
work-study must be accepted by the student. The student must follow the instruc-
tions for the appropriate award to participate in these programs. The student will
receive credit for these awards in the Business Office.
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Returning Title IV Federal Aid

The Office of Financial Aid at Western New Mexico University is required by the
Department of Education to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students
who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed or take leave of absence prior to completing
60 percent of the semester. Federal Title IV Aid includes Pell Grant, Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG); TEACH Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan
and Plus Loan. The withdrawal date is defined by the Department of Education as
the date the student begins the institutional withdrawal process, last date of recorded
attendance, or the mid-point of the term for a student who leaves without notifying
the institution. Students who are officially withdrawing from all of their courses
may initiate the withdrawal process on-line through their Mustang Express account.
The withdrawal process will be done electronically. It is important that the student
assures proper withdrawal for all courses:
Step 1: Student Initiates Withdrawal Step 6: Registrar’s Office
Step 2: Academic Support Step 7: Residence Life
Step 3: Business Office Step 8: Business Office
Step 4: Financial Aid Office Step 9: Student is officially withdrawn
Step 5: Residence Life
The percentage of the period that the student remained enrolled is derived by dividing
the number of days the student attended by the number of days in the period. Until
a student has passed the 60% point of an enrollment period, only a portion of the
student’s aid has been earned. A student who remains enrolled beyond the 60% is
considered to have earned all awarded aid for the enrollment period.
The unearned portion of Federal Student aid Funds will be returned to the appro-
priate aid program(s). The funds are returned in the following order:
1. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
2. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
3. Federal Perkins Loan
4. Federal Graduate Plus Loan
5. Federal Plus Loan
6. Federal Pell Grant
7. Federal SEOG Grant
8. Federal Teach Grant
A school must return unearned funds for which it is responsible as soon as possible,
but no later than 45 days from the determination of a student’s withdrawal. Students
withdrawing from classes are responsible for payment of any balance due after the
required return of Federal Student Aid Funds to the Business Office.
Recalculation will be based on percent of earned aid using the following formula:
1. Percent earned equals number of days completed up to the withdrawal dated
divided by the number of days in the semester. For example, if the semester
begins on August 17th and the student withdrew on September 10th the
following formula applies:
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25 days completed/101 day of instruction in the fall semester = 24.8 percent

earned Financial Aid
2. Federal financial aid is returned to the Department of Education based on the
percent of unearned aid and will be calculated as 100 percent of time in the
term minus the percent completed (above) multiplied by the amount of aid
disbursed. For example: using the 24.8 percent of earned time above, for a
student who received a $2,675 grant and his total charges are $1,769.28 the
following formula applies:
100% or (101 days) - 24.8% earned or (25 days completed) = 75.2% unearned
Student charges = $1,769.28 * 75.2 percent = $1,330.48 to be refunded to the

financial
federal aid program.

aid
3. This is the required federal refund policy and does not take into account
Western New Mexico University’s policy of 100 percent and 0 percent tuition
refund. Any University refund will be used to repay the aid programs first. If, as
in the example above, a student withdraws on September 10th, he or she will
be in 0 percent refund time period or they will receive only 0 percent of tuition
charges. The student will still owe a refund of 75.2 percent of aid received.
For example:
August 17 September 10
Tuition & Fees $1,769.28 $1,769.28
Financial Aid $2,675.00 $0.00 0% Refund of Tuition & Fees
Refund Check $905.72 $1,330.48 unearned aid returned and
balance due to the Business Office.
To remain eligible for Federal Student Aid during the semester, the student must be
attending classes, taking exams and completing required course work.
To be eligible for financial aid for the following semester(s), the student must demon-
strate satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion as determined by
federal regulation in conjunction with the university policy.

Unofficial Withdrawals:
A student who receives all WF’s, for non-attendance, for the semester will owe a
refund to the Title IV Aid Programs. The refund will be calculated as if the student
withdrew at 50 percent of the semester, unless the student’s last day can be deter-
mined through an academically related activity.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for

Undergraduate Students
Purpose and Scope
Federal regulations mandate that a student receiving financial assistance under Title
IV programs must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in his or her course of
study regardless of whether or not financial aid is awarded each semester. Western
New Mexico University’s (WNMU’s) Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
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Policy for Undergraduate Students must be applied consistently to all financial aid
recipients within identifiable categories of students (such as full-time or part-time).
Students pursuing Certificates, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degrees are
responsible for understanding and adhering to the Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress for Undergraduate Students is
measured with the following standards as mandated by Federal Regulations:
• Qualitative (Cumulative Grade Point Average)
• Quantitative (Maximum Time Frame for Completion)
• Quantitative Percentage (Attempted Hours/Earned Hours)
Qualitative Standard
Students will be expected to maintain the minimum academic standards as outlined
in the Academic Standing section of the WNMU Catalog. WNMU uses a 4-point
scale for grade point average (GPA) and requires students to maintain a 2.0 cumula-
tive GPA or better.
Quantitative Standard
The quantitative standard is used to accurately measure a student’s progress in a
program. There are two components of the quantitative standard:
1. Quantitative Percentage: 67% Completion Rate Requirement
Students must complete 67% of the course load for which they register each
semester. The chart below shows credit hour totals and the number of credits that
must be completed to meet this requirement. Developmental /remedial course work
will be counted in the 67% calculation.

Undergraduate Students
67% Completion Rate Requirement
(Attempted Semester Hours X 67%)
Attempted Semester 67% Completion Rate Earned Semester Credit
Credit Hours Requirement Hours must be more than
or equal to:
18 Credit Hours 67% 12 Credit Hours
17 Credit Hours 67% 11 Credit Hours
16 Credit Hours 67% 11 Credit Hours
15 Credit Hours 67% 10 Credit Hours
14 Credit Hours 67% 9 Credit Hours
13 Credit Hours 67% 9 Credit Hours
12 Credit Hours 67% 8 Credit Hours
11 Credit Hours 67% 7 Credit Hours
10 Credit Hours 67% 7 Credit Hours
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9 Credit Hours 67% 6 Credit Hours

8 Credit Hours 67% 5 Credit Hours
7 Credit Hours 67% 5 Credit Hours
6 Credit Hours 67% 4 Credit Hours
5 Credit Hours 67% 3 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours 67% 3 Credit Hours
3 Credit Hours 67% 2 Credit Hours
2 Credit Hours 67% 1 Credit Hour

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1 Credit Hour 67% 1 Credit Hour

aid
2. Quantitative: Maximum Time Frame
Maximum Time Frame is measured by dividing the number of credit hours that the
student has attempted by the number of credit hours that are required to complete
the student’s program of study. If the student reaches 150 percent, then he or she
has reached the Maximum Time Frame. Note: Federal regulations mandate that
students receiving financial assistance under Title IV will have a total of eighteen
(18) semesters to complete a program of study regardless of whether they reach
their Maximum Time Frame.
The graph below contains three examples.

Maximum Time Frame Rule

(Required Graduation Hours x Maximum Time Frame %)
Graduation Maximum Time Frame Attempted Hours
Requirement Hours Percentage Permitted

128 Credit Hours 150% 192

64 Credit Hours 150% 96
32 Credit Hours 150% 48
In the first example, the program of study requires 128 credit hours to graduate.
Therefore, 192 credit hours would be 150%; when the student reaches 192 credit
hours attempted in that program, he or she will have reached his or her Maximum
Time Frame. In the second example, the program of study requires 64 credit hours
to graduate. Therefore, 96 credit hours would be 150%; when the student reaches
96 credit hours attempted in that program, he or she will have reached his or her
Maximum Time Frame. In the third example, the program of study requires 32 credit
hours to graduate. Therefore, 48 credit hours would be 150%; when the student
reaches 48 credit hours attempted in that program, he or she will have reached his
or her Maximum Time Frame.
If a student’s program of study exceeds 128 credit hours to complete, the Maximum
Time Frame Rule still applies. For example, if a program of study requires 134 hours
to graduate, 201 credit hours would be 150%. When the student reaches 201 credit
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hours attempted in the program, he or she will have reached his or her Maximum
Time Frame.
Students who reach the Maximum Time Frame allowed for a program of study will be
placed on Financial Aid Suspension for which there is no appeal. However, students
may complete their program of study but must pay their own expenses, such as
tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.
Maximum Time Frame Adjustment for Change of Major
Students who change their majors will not have credits attempted and grades earned
excluded from the Maximum Time Frame calculation.
Students who graduate and return to WNMU for a 2nd degree
If a student graduates from WNMU and re-enrolls at WNMU to pursue another
program, all developmental /remedial courses and academic courses where the
student earned grades of “F”, “W,” “WF,” or “I” will not be excluded from the Maximum
Time Frame calculation.
How my grades are evaluated under the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students?
• The student’s cumulative GPA must be a 2.0 or higher to satisfy the requirements
of the qualitative standard of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Undergraduate Students.
• Grades of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D,” “F,” “WF”, “P”, and transfer credit will be considered
credit hours attempted and earned.
• Grades of “W”, “MI,” “MW,” or “I” will not be considered as credit hours earned for
the 67% Completion Rate Requirement and Maximum Time Frame Rule but will be
considered as credit hours attempted for the semester.
• Students who withdraw from the college must still maintain Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Undergraduate Students for the 67% Completion
Rate Requirement and Maximum Time Frame Rule.
What happens if I fail to meet the standards of the Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students?
1. Following the first semester in which a student does not meet the standards
of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Undergraduate
Students, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Warning Status for the next
semester of enrollment. Students may be allowed to receive financial aid funds while
on Financial Aid Warning Status as long as they are otherwise eligible.
2. A student who is on Financial Aid Warning Status and who improves his or her
academic performance as defined by the qualitative and quantitative standards will
be placed in good standing and may be eligible to continue to receive financial aid
for following semesters.
3. A student who is on Financial Aid Warning Status who fails to meet the stan-
dards of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Undergraduate
Students will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and denied further funding until
he or she meets the qualitative and quantitative standards.
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4. Appeals Process
A student who fails to meet the standards of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students because of unusual circumstances
beyond the student’s control, such as illness, death in the family, or an accident, has
the right to appeal. Throughout the appeal process the student must be prepared
to pay his or her own expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. Please
follow the procedure below to appeal a Financial Aid Suspension.
• A Financial Aid Appeal form must be obtained from and submitted to the WNMU
Office of Financial Aid.
• Documentation supporting the extenuating circumstances must be available for

financial
review.

aid
• It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the Office of Financial Aid after
submitting a complete appeal form with all of the required documentation to deter-
mine the status of his or her appeal.
• Appeals will be approved or disapproved by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee.
• If a Financial Aid Appeal is approved, the student will be placed on Financial Aid
Probation and will be eligible to receive Title IV aid. The student’s record is reviewed
after the first semester of Financial Aid Probation. If the student has brought his or
her cumulative GPA up to a 2.0 and has also successfully completed 67% of the total
number of credits attempted during the probation semester, he or she will be placed
in good standing. If the student has completed 67% of the total number of credits
but did not bring his or her cumulative GPA up to a 2.0 and the term GPA is a 2.0
or better, the student is eligible for one additional semester of probation. If the term
GPA is less than a 2.0, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. A
student who is on Financial Aid Probation will be notified by university email of his or
her status and what he or she must do to continue to receive financial aid.
• If a Financial Aid Appeal is disapproved, the student will be placed on Financial
Aid Suspension and denied further funding until he or she meets the qualitative
and quantitative standards. If otherwise eligible, a student may complete his or her
program of study but must pay his or her own expenses, such as tuition, fees, books,
supplies, etc.
• All decisions made by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee are final.
Additional Information
Complete Withdrawals and the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Undergraduate Students
Students who completely withdraw must still maintain the standards of the Financial
Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students. A complete
withdrawal will always have a negative effect on a student’s standing under this
policy. If a student completely withdraws during the semester and follows the
appropriate procedures and deadlines, his or her grades for the semester will be
all “W”s. These grades are not passing; therefore, the student did not meet the 67%
Completion Rate Requirement and will be placed either on Financial Aid Warning,
Financial Aid Probation, or Financial Aid Suspension depending on what his or her
status was before the semester began.
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Academic Probation and Suspension

Students on Academic Probation or Academic Suspension will automatically
be placed on Financial Aid Warning or Financial Aid Suspension, respectively.
If a student successfully appeals his or her Academic Probation or Academic
Suspension, that appeal has no effect on his or her standing with the Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students; he or she will
still be on Financial Aid Warning or Suspension. Please reference the Financial Aid
Appeals Process section of this document for more information.
Notification of Status under the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy
Students placed on Financial Aid Probation or Financial Aid Suspension will be
notified by university email of their status after grades are available.
The effect of dropping or withdrawing from a course
Students who reduce their course load by dropping or withdrawing from a course
after the semester has begun risk non-compliance with the 67% Completion Rate
Requirement. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
The effect of Financial Aid Suspension on Financial Aid Awards
Title IV federal aid for undergraduate students consists of grants, loans, and
student employment; therefore, all grants, loans, and student employment awards
will be cancelled (or discontinued in the case of student employment) if a student
is on Financial Aid Suspension.
Consortium Agreements and the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students
When WNMU has a Consortium Agreement with a participating institution, the
student must meet the standards of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Undergraduate Students of the institution that is awarding aid.
The effect of repeating courses
There is no specific limitation on the number of times a student may attempt
a course under the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for
Undergraduate Students. All course attempts, even repeated courses, will
count when assessing whether a student meets the 67% Completion Rate
Requirement and/or Maximum Time Frame limit.
The effect of Incomplete grades
Courses in which a student receives an incomplete (“I”) at the end of the semester
will count as attempted credit hours and as a non-passing grade when assessing
if a student meets the 67% Completion Rate Requirement and/or Maximum Time
Frame limit.
Renewal of Aid
No financial aid award is automatically renewed. Applications for continuation of
aid must be made each year. Minimum requirements for continuation of financial
aid include maintaining satisfactory progress toward a degree.
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Grants
Federal Pell Grants
The Federal Pell Grant Program is designed to provide students with financial
assistance needed to attend post-secondary educational institutions. The Pell Grant
is intended to be the basis for a financial-aid package and may be combined with
other forms of aid to meet the cost of education. The amount of the grant is based
upon the financial resources of the student and family. To be eligible for a Pell Grant
a student must:
1. Establish financial need by completing and submitting a FAFSA application;

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2. Be a U.S. citizen, or reside in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose and

aid
intend to become a permanent resident, or a permanent resident of the Trust
Territories of the Pacific Islands;
3. Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate course of study and not previously
have received a bachelor’s degree from any institution.
Applications may be secured from high school counselors or the Financial Aid
Office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete the FAFSA and submit it
to the processing center. The results will come in the form of an Institutional Student
Information Report (ISIR) and will be received electronically by the Financial Aid
Office, provided that our school code has been reported on the FAFSA (002664).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

Federal Supplemental Educational Grants are available to undergraduate students
with financial need who are unable to obtain educational credit without such aid. The
student must show evidence of academic promise and the capability of maintaining
good standing. The application form for this program is the FAFSA.

New Mexico Student Incentive Grant / Leveraging Educational

Assistance Partner
WNMU will provide to qualified undergraduates the New Mexico Student Incentive
Grant for the academic year. Recipients of this grant must be residents of New
Mexico who exhibit substantial financial need and who are enrolled full time. The
application form for this program is the FAFSA.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher

Education
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
Program provides grants of up to $2,000 per semester and up to $4,000 per year in
“grant” aid to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible undergraduate
students may not receive more than $16,000 and graduate students may receive
no more than $8000 in total TEACH Grant. Students enrolled less than full-time will
have their TEACH Grant prorated based on enrollment hours. The amount of TEACH
Grant awarded when combined with other student aid may not exceed a student’s
cost of attendance (COA).
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Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
It is a long-term, low-interest (5%) loan program for undergraduates and graduate
students who show academic promise. These funds must be used to meet educa-
tional expense. The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow is $5,500
per award year for undergraduates or $8,000 per year for a graduate or profes-
sional student. The maximum aggregate amount an eligible student may borrow
is (1) $27,000 for an undergraduate who has completed two academic years and
is pursuing a bachelor’s degree; (2) $60,000 for a graduate student including loans
borrowed as an undergraduate; and (3) $11,000 for any student who has not
completed two academic years of undergraduate work.
Following a grace period of nine months after a student ceases to be enrolled on at
least a half-time basis, repayment of the loan begins. Borrowers teaching in elemen-
tary or secondary schools in areas of low-income families, or teaching handicapped
children, may qualify for cancellation of their entire obligation; at a percentage per
year over 5 years. Repayments may be deferred up to three years if the borrower
is serving as an active member of the armed services or as a Vista or Peace Corps
volunteer. The application form for this program is the FAFSA.

Federal Direct Subsidized (FDS) Loan

Allows undergraduate and graduate students with financial need to borrow funds
on an annual basis. The annual amount is dependent upon cost of attendance,
expected family contribution, grade level, and other resources received. Interest
and principal payments are deferred as long as a student is enrolled at least half-
time. Borrowers pay an origination fee that is deducted from each disbursement.
Repayment of the loan plus interest begins six months after the student ceases to
be enrolled at least half-time.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized (FDU) Loan

Allows undergraduate and graduate student to borrow funds on an annual basis.
The annual amount is dependent upon cost of attendance, expected family contribu-
tion, grade level, and other resources received. Interest accrues while the student is
enrolled in school and the student has the option of paying the interest payments or
letting the interest payments be added to the loan amount. Loan principal payments
are deferred as long as the student is enrolled at least half-time. Borrowers pay an
origination fee that is deducted from each disbursement. Repayment of the loan plus
interest begins six months after the student ceases to enroll at least half-time.

Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS)

Based on need and allows parents of dependent students to borrow funds on an
annual basis. The annual amount is dependent upon cost of attendance and other
resources received. Repayment of interest and principal payments are due within 60
days of the last disbursement of the loan. Borrowers pay an origination fee that is
deducted from each disbursement. Borrowers must pass a credit check. Dependent
students whose parents have been denied a PLUS loan due to an adverse credit
history may be eligible for an additional FDU loan.
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Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan (GRAD PLUS)

Based on need and allows students to borrow funds on an annual basis. The
annual amount is dependent upon cost of attendance and other resources received.
Repayment of interest and principal payments are due within 60 days of the last
disbursement of the loan. Borrowers pay an origination fee that is deducted from
each disbursement. Borrowers must pass a credit check.
Students must be enrolled at least half-time; which is 6 hours in Fall/Spring. As an
undergraduate, you must enroll for a minimum of 3 credit hours for each session
summer and 3 hours for graduate status. This applies to both undergraduates &
graduates. Students must have been admitted as a Regular Degree (no conditions
or provisions to admission) Bound Student before a loan can be certified.

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aid
Institutional Loans
Short-Term: Applications for emergency loans for any unexpected or unforeseen
expenditure that would cause a hindrance to the continuation of the student's educa-
tion must be made through the Business Office. Each loan must be approved as to:
(a) general form and plan for repayment of the loan; (b) need and eligibility of the
borrower; and (c) availability of funds. A small handling fee is charged on all loans.
The average repayment period will be 90 days.

New Mexico Nursing/Occupational Therapy Loan Program

The New Mexico Nursing/Occupational Therapy Loan Program is a loan-for-service
program. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of nurses/therapist
in underserved areas in New Mexico. The student must declare intention to practice
in a underserved New Mexico area, complete a need analysis and contact the
Financial Aid Office.

Scholarships
Applicants must reapply for scholarships every year by March 31st.
Applications for all non-private scholarships are made by filling out a Free Application
For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form may be obtained at the Financial Aid
Office.
The Board of Regents Scholarships are tuition only scholarships awarded to
undergraduates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. The
recipient must be a state resident and be enrolled full-time. One third of these
scholarships are reserved for students who demonstrate financial need. Applications
for these scholarships must be submitted each year. They are not automatically
renewed from one year to the next.
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarships are tuition only scholarships avail-
able to resident students who have graduated from a New Mexico high school (or
obtain a GED) and enroll in the next immediate semester. NM Lottery Success
Scholarship recipients must maintain full time status with a 2.5 cumulative grade
point average. Due to the funding method by the New Mexico Higher Education
Department it is necessary for a student to complete a FAFSA by the 12th week of
the Semester in order to be awarded for that semester.
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Athletic Scholarships cover Full-tuition and fees and WNMU employment are
available to qualified members of the WNMU athletic teams. For more information,
contact the Director of Athletics.
Performance Scholarships and WNMU employment are awarded to qualified
members of the concert band, choir, and jazz ensemble. Application can be made
through the Music Department.
A number of private scholarships are provided through WNMU. Applicants must
meet the specific requirements stipulated by the individual scholarship. Any financial-
need determination required by the scholarship will be made by the Financial Aid
Office. Any academic or skill-performance assessment required by the scholarship
will be made by the donor.
These scholarships are competitive, can be renewed each year by application only,
and are awarded to qualified students. High-school student applicants are typically
considered on the basis of their high school academic records, achievement test
scores, activities, and character. A student may receive a maximum of 8 semesters
under the scholarship program and must maintain a minimum G.P.A. specified in
order to renew assistance. To renew a scholarship, a student must reapply each
semester.
A scholarship awarded for a particular item in the cost of education cannot be
duplicated in a student’s package. For example, a student cannot receive two tuition
scholarships.

Foundation Scholarships
The WNMU Foundation coordinates with donors, university departments and
committees in the management and distribution of private scholarships, For addi-
tional information refer to the WNMU Private Scholarships Directory available
through the Admissions Office. The application to be used for all Foundation
Scholarships may be retrieved from the WNMU web page, www.wnmu.edu, click on
Alumni and then from the drop down menu WNMU Foundation and then you should
see Foundation Scholarship Application.

Private Scholarships
Unless otherwise specified, all applications for private scholarships are made
through the Financial Aid Office.
The American Association of University Women: The Santa Fe branch of the
AAUW offers tuition scholarships to Santa Fe County residents who will be entering
graduate school or continuing graduate study. The scholarship will be awarded on
the basis of need and merit. Application is made to the Association.
Arizona Tuition Waivers: Waivers for non-resident tuition are offered to Apache/
Navajo, Cochise, Greenlee Graham, Pima Counties, and other Arizona counties as
permitted who have a grade-point average of 2.0 and who maintain a grade-point
average of 2.0 while at WNMU. Application is made through the WNMU Office of
Admissions.
J.R. “Capt.” Besse Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to cover tuition, fees,
room and board. The applicant must have an ACT of 24 or higher and a cumulative
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high school G.P.A. of 3.5. Applicants will be interviewed and must submit an essay
stating why they deserve the scholarship. Application is made through the WNMU
Foundation Office.
Colorado Waivers: Waivers for non-resident tuition are offered to Colorado residents
who have a grade-point average of 2.0 and who maintain a grade-point average of 2.5
while at WNMU. Application is made through the WNMU Office of Admissions.
Competitive Out-of-State Tuition Waivers: Qualified students who are classified as
non-residents of New Mexico receive an annual private scholarship of at least $200,
along with a waiver of non-resident tuition. Recipients must have an ACT score of at
least 23 and a grade-point average of at least 3.0. Application is made through the

financial
WNMU Office of Admissions.

aid
The DeGrazia Scholarship In Fine Arts: The DeGrazia Art and Cultural Foundation,
Inc., has established a scholarship which is endowed to honor DeGrazia’s contribu-
tion to the arts. Scholarship funds are designated for minority, native American, and
Hispanic fine art students from the states of Arizona and New Mexico. Application is
made through the WNMU Foundation.
Endowed Merit: Resident students who have scored a 26 A.C.T., and have a 3.0
G.P.A. are eligible for this $1200/year scholarship.
Fry Foundation: A scholarship is offered to Cochise County residents and graduates
of Cochise County high schools. Application is made through Cochise College.
A. Glaser Scholarship: Awarded to students majoring in Education. Applications
made through the WNMU Foundation.
Graduate Scholarship: Purpose of the Graduate Fellowship program is to increase
graduate enrollment of minority students in graduate school. Western has three
Graduate Fellowships: - one (1) in the MBA program and two (2) in the Education
program. Application is made through the Financial Aid Office and appropriate
department. Selection is made by the student’s program department.
LULAC Council No. 224: A scholarship program for graduates of Deming High
School. Application is made through the secretary of the Council at Deming.
LULAC Council No. 400: A scholarship program for graduates of Cobre High
School. Application is made through the secretary of the Council at Bayard.
LULAC 8003 Memorial Scholarships: The Nadine C. Hill Memorial Grant and
the Richard Sierra - Rudy Lopez Memorial Scholarship are offered to high school
graduates and to college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Particular emphasis is
given to Non-traditional students.
LULAC Council No. 8004: The Jose Barrios Memorial is a scholarship program
established by the Council for graduates of Silver High School. Application is made
through the secretary of the Council at Silver City.
The Charles “Killer’’ Aguirre Vocational Scholarship: Is offered to students
seeking training in vocational fields. Grade point average and ACT score are
important, but will be evaluated along with college classification, course of study,
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extra-curricular activities, financial need, etc. Selections of recipients are made by

LULAC Council 8003. Applications for these renewable scholarships are available in
the WNMU Office of Multicultural Affairs, or by contacting LULAC Council 8003, P.O.
Box 3021, Silver City, N.M. 88062.
Marie Matson Memorial: Tuition and fees scholarship awarded to students from
Deming High School who have demonstrated scholastic ability. Application is made
through the WNMU Foundation Office.
Francis McCray Art Scholarship: An annual award has been established as
a memorial to the late Francis McCray, artist-in-residence from 1948 to 1960.
Applicants must submit a portfolio to the Expressive Arts Department. Application
is made through the WNMU Foundation.
Lucy and John McMillen Memorial Scholarship: An annual award of $250 has
been established as a memorial to Mrs. Lucy McMillen, who served as a member
of the Board of Regents until her death in 1968. Preference is given to graduates of
Cliff High School. Application is made through Cliff High School.
Lennie Merle Besse Forward Scholarship: Is offered to cover tuition, fees, room
and board. The applicant must have an ACT of 24 or higher, or a high school cumula-
tive G.P.A. of 3.5 or better. Applicants will be interviewed and must submit an essay
stating why they deserve the scholarship. Application is made through the WNMU
Foundation.
Ida Mitchell Moore Memorial: Is a tuition and fees renewable scholarship is for an
in-state resident who aspires to a career as a science teacher in the state of New
Mexico. Applicant must be a junior or senior with at least a 3.0 G.P.A.. Application is
made through the WNMU Foundation.
N.M. Scholars Program: To recognize well qualified New Mexico high school
graduates a renewable program is awarded in the amount of tuition, fees, books
and supplies. Requirements are N.M. high school graduate, total family income less
than $30,000, upper 5% of graduating class or an ACT score of 25 or SAT score of
1020 and a citizen of the United States. Application is made through the Financial
Aid Office.
N.M. Legislative Endowed: 23 ACT and a 3.5 Cumulative G.P.A. is necessary for a
resident to apply for this tuition and fee. Students must be pell eligible.
Mary Margaret and Bill Gowanlock Memorial Scholarship: A scholarship is
offered annually for $500/semester. This scholarship is available to a male and a
female education major who is maintaining a minimum of 3.0 cumulative G.P.A.
A.A. Parotti Memorial Scholarship: Established in the spring of 1971 in honor of
this distinguished educator and artist who served on the music faculty of WNMU for
33 years. Application is made through the WNMU Foundation.
Rosina Patterson Memorial: For NM Residents majoring in Business who have demon-
strated academic achievement and are financially needy. Tuition and fees and half of book
costs. Application is made through the WNMU Foundation.
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Harold Runnels Scholarship: The family of Harold Runnels has established this
tuition and fees scholarship in memory of our former state representative. Application
is made through the Financial Aid Office.
Santa Rita Lodge AF and AM 4 Scholarship: For $250 per semester is offered to
students. Application is made through the Santa Rita Lodge.
Lorraine Schula Scholarship: Is designed to award deserving students majoring in
visual arts and music. Application is made through the WNMU Foundation.
Senator Harrison Schmitt Scholarship: The Honorable Senator Harrison Schmitt
has provided a scholarship for tuition and fees to a freshman resident of New Mexico.
The recipient of the scholarship must have demonstrated an above-average degree of

financial
academic achievement. Application must be made to the Financial Aid Office.

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Silver City Woman’s Club: Two yearly scholarships are awarded to deserving full-
time Sophomore and/or Junior students; one $700 nursing scholarship, and one
$700 unrestricted scholarship. Application is made by submitting a current transcript
and a brief biography to P.O. Box 1579, Silver City, NM, 88062 by April 30th.
Luther A. Sizemore Foundation Scholarships: Tuition and fees scholarships are
offered to full time undergraduate students who maintain satisfactory academic
progress. First consideration will be given to dependents of carpenters. Application
is made to the Financial Aid Office.
The Harriet Griffin Smith Scholarship: Established by Dr. Harriet Smith in memory
of her mother. The scholarship is awarded to a student on the basis of need and
musical ability. Value-applied music fees. Application is made through the WNMU
Expressive Arts Department.
John Stermer Art Scholarship: Established by Lucy Stermer in memory of her
husband. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate art major. Application is
made through the WNMU Foundation.
Alan R. Thompson Teaching Scholarship: Is offered to upper-division students
who plan to pursue a teaching or coaching career and who have a minimum grade-
point average of 2.5. Application is made through the Financial Aid Office.
Thompson-Neighbors Business Scholarship: Milford Thompson offers a scholar-
ship of up to $500 per semester to business majors. Application is made to the donor.
“24’’ Club Betty Cook Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Betty Cook is given by
the “24” Club of Silver City to a Grant County Woman. Application is made through
the WNMU Foundation.
Chase Webb Art and Theater Scholarship: Established in honor of Chase Webb,
Drama Professor 1940-1970. Application is made through the Art and Theater
Disciplines of the Expressive Arts Department of WNMU.

Veteran's Program
WNMU has been approved by the Veterans’ Approval Office for the training of
veterans under the Veterans’ Readjustment Act, Public Law 90-77, and for certain
training programs for the children of veterans. "WNMU has been approved for
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Veterans Benefits by the State Approving Agency." General admission to WNMU

is sought through the Admissions Office. The Registrar’s Office handles the advise-
ment of veterans entering these programs. Veterans are required to consult with this
office before registration.
After proper certification has been made and approved, persons receiving veteran
benefits are required to make “satisfactory progress toward an educational goal” in
order to continue receiving benefits.
To facilitate the prompt and accurate reporting of the student’s status and course
load, the veteran must inform the Office of the Registrar of his or her enrollment
intent prior to the beginning of each semester. Changes in enrollment status made
after the last day to add courses must be reported immediately. Student veterans
wishing to withdraw from any course must advise the Registrar’s Office. Students
electing not to advise the office will assume full responsibility for changes of status,
overpayment, etc.
Veterans attending WNMU have full access to all student services and activities.
It is the student’s responsibility to remain in good standing with the VA and to
respond to notification of changes in regulation. The VA toll-free telephone number
is 1-888-442-4551. More information may be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov

Work Options
Federal Work-Study/State Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a federally sponsored program providing financial assistance
to undergraduates through part-time work. State Work-Study is a state sponsored
program providing financial assistance to undergraduates through part-time work.
Work-study positions are awarded to students according to need. The application
form for this program is the FAFSA. It is WNMU’s policy to provide a wage rate that
is approved by the U.S. Education Department. No student will be allowed to hold
two jobs. State Work-Study positions also require the student to be a New Mexico
resident.

University Employment (Institutional Work-Study)

Part-time employment opportunities are available in academic, administrative, and
activities offices. It is the policy of WNMU to provide a wage rate that has been approved
by the U.S. Education Department. No student will be allowed to hold two jobs.
In most cases, employment positions are reserved for those who have demonstrated
financial need; however, this does not eliminate from consideration those students
who do not qualify for need-based financial aid. Applications for the student employ-
ment program and a booklet detailing its policies may be obtained at the Financial
Aid Office.
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Student Expenses
Definitions
This section contains definitions of terms that are commonly used by the business
office personnel.
Finalize - to accept financial responsibility for charges assessed to the student
account. This is done by completing payment arrangements -- paying your account
in full, setting up on a payment plan, payment in full by a Third Party agency, or
having sufficient financial aid to cover your total charges.
Third Party Payer - an agency, which agrees to provide partial or complete payment
on the student’s behalf. This would include such agencies as employers and job
training organizations.
Memo - is financial aid, which has been approved by the Financial Aid Office and
accepted on an award letter by the student. The funds, however, have yet to be
received by the university.

expenses
student
Disbursement - the action of releasing financial aid payments to the student
account. The release of funds is a function of the Financial Aid Office.
Refund - is generated to a student account when the funds applied by disburse-
ment exceed the assessed charges. Typically the source of funds is disbursed as
financial aid.
Hold - is a status placed on your account alerting other offices within the University
of an unresolved issue. A hold can be placed on a student account to prevent
certain processes such as graduation or finalization of registration.
Bookstore Cards - card that a student may purchase with pending financial aid.
In order to be eligible to purchase a bookstore card, the aid must exceed the
assessed charges on the student account.

Residency Status
The definition of resident and non-resident status for the purpose of administering
tuition charges in public institutions of higher education in New Mexico is governed
by New Mexico Sessions Laws 1971, Chapter 235, Section 1E. Residence or non-
residence for tuition purposes is based on this law and is not controlled by any other
public official’s recognition of claimed residency.
The Director of Admissions is designated as the WNMU official responsible for
determining the residence status for tuition purposes. All inquiries concerning resi-
dency for tuition purposes should be made at the Admissions Office.
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I. Costs
A. Tuition and Fees Tuition and fee charges are subject to changes made by the
Western New Mexico University Board of Regents.

1. On Campus Regular Sessions:

Summer Session 2011:
Hours Undergraduate Graduate
1 $140.00 $150.00
2 $280.00 $300.00
3 $420.00 $450.00
4 $551.50 $591.50
5 $679.50 $729.50
6 $807.50 $867.50
7 $947.50 $1,017.50
8 $1,087.50 $1,167.50
9 $1,227.50 $1,317.50
10 $1,367.50 $1,467.50
Tuition and fee charges are subject to change(s) made by the WNMU Board of Regents and may be revised.
Note: There is a $25 Registration Fee assessed per student, per semester. This is not included above.
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012:*
New Mexico Residents Non-Residents
Hours Undergraduate Graduate Undergraduate Graduate
1 $138.00 $148.00 $138.00 $148.00
2 $276.00 $296.00 $276.00 $296.00
3 $414.00 $444.00 $414.00 $444.00
4 $552.00 $592.00 $552.00 $592.00
5 $690.00 $740.00 $690.00 $740.00
6 $828.00 $888.00 $828.00 $888.00
7 $1,251.00 $1,321.00 $3,988.00 $4,051.00
8 $1,386.00 $1,466.00 $4,514.00 $4,586.00
9 $1,521.00 $1,611.00 $5,040.00 $5,121.00
10 $1,656.00 $1,756.00 $5,566.00 $5,656.00
11 $1,791.00 $1,901.00 $6,092.00 $6,191.00
12-18 $1,922.00 $2,042.00 $6,614.00 $6,722.00
19 $2,060.00 $2,190.00 $7,143.00 $7,260.00
20 $2,198.00 $2,338.00 $7,672.00 $7,798.00

Note: There is a $25 Registration Fee and Technology Fee of $40.00 for part-time (1-6 hrs), $80 (7+hrs)
assessed per student, per semester, of which the Registration fee is non-refundable. These are not
included above.
2. Senior Citizens - $5.00 per credit hour.* This rate is applied on a space-available
basis only to New Mexico Residents 65 or older who are enrolled for six (6) or
fewer credit hours. State law requires that senior citizens taking more than six (6)
credit hours be charged the full rate for all credits, based on in-state or out-of-state
residency.
*There is a $25 Registration Fee and a $40.00 Technology Fee assessed per student, per semester
to include seniors. All of which are non-refundable. Seniors must also pay any applicable lab fees.

B. Regular Fees
1. Registration Fee (each semester, non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
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2. Applied Technology:
Automotive Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-25.00
Office Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
3. Art lab fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00 & higher
4. Forensic Science lab fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00
5. Music fees
Applied Music fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit hour $150.00
Applied Music fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 credit hour $195.00
Music Theory lab fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
6. Natural Science lab fees
Main Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
T or C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
7. Police Academy lab fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190.00
Psychological testing fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00

expenses
Medical testing fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.00

student
8. Student Teaching lab fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00
9. Certain courses, including many Vocational Education courses, require
additional laboratory fees. Those fees are listed in the schedule of
classes published each semester.
10. Online course fee/per credit hour
Undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00
11. Technology fee
Part Time (under seven credit hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00
Full Time (seven credit hours or more). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00
C. Special Service Fees (Non-Refundable)
1. Alumni Associations (optional) per year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
2. Challenged course examination (per cr. hr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
Course requires same tuition and fees as courses not challenged
3. Graduation fee
Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no charge
4. Installment Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
5. Parking Permits (per vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no charge
6. Placement Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
7. Transcripts (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00
The preferred methods of payment for transcripts include money orders, credit
cards (Visa/Mastercard/Discover Card), cashier’s check or cash. No transcripts
will be issued if the student has financial obligations pending.
D. Penalty Fees
1. Late Registration Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
2. Late Fee for unpaid student account balances (per semester) . . . $50.00
3. Parking Fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 up to 30.00 per infraction
4. Parking in handicap zones without a permit, first offense . . . . . . . $60.00
Second and each subsequent offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
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5. Replacement of I.D. cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00

6. Returned Checks
(maker of check will lose check-writing privileges) . . . . . . . . . $25.00
7. Special Assessments–In the event of breakage or damage to WNMU
property, the administration reserves the right to assess the person or
persons responsible for replacement or cost of repairs.

E. Testing Fees
1. GED (High School Equivalency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
2. CLEP (College Level Examination Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72.00
Administrative Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
The ACT, NBCC, PRAXIS, and SAT are administered by WNMU. Check
the appropriate web site for cost and information.

F. Housing and Food Service

WNMU operates the residence hall and food services on a self-supporting
basis. Published rates are therefore subject to change when necessary to meet
operating costs. WNMU reserves the right to reassign students within residence
halls if occupancy problems make it necessary.
Meal services are required as a part of the Housing Contract. Students may
select from various meal options.
Each occupant of a family apartment who is a legally responsible adult is
deemed a tenant and is, therefore, held to be individually and jointly responsible
for payment of rent and reasonable care of the apartment.

Notice: The student is encouraged to provide insurance on his/her personal

property as WNMU covers the property of WNMU only.
1.Residence Hall Room/Apartment Payment (per semester)
Regents Row Studio Apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,440.00
Centennial Hall Returning and transfer only
G.P.A. 3.0 and above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,550.00
G.P.A. 2.5 - 2.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,890.00
G.P.A. 2.0 - 2.49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,210.00
Double Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,095.00
Single Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,335.00
Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,485.00
2. Meal Plans
240 Meals (per semester). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,735.00
Unlimited Meals (per semester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,925.00
3. Apartment Rental
One Bedroom (per semester). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,185.00
Two Bedrooms (per semester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,440.00
G. Books and Supplies (estimated cost only per semester). . . . . . . $400.00
Credit will not be advanced in the book store under any circumstances. Anyone
having books and supplies paid for by an outside source (scholarship, etc.) Must
check at the Business Office to see if you are eligible to receive a book store card.
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II. Completing your Enrollment

All students (no exceptions) must confirm their registration for the fall semester by
August 19th, 2011 and by January 13th, 2012 for the spring semester. A student
is financially responsible for all charges incurred as a result of their registration
activity. If you do not plan to attend WNMU, you must officially withdraw. To confirm
your enrollment, you may do so in one of the following ways:
Payment in full for all of the assessed student charges.
• Pay the balance in full with cash, check or credit card;
• Have enough financial aid to pay in full; *
• Submit, to the Business Office, a contract agreement from a third party
agency;
• Submit, to the Business Office, a faculty/staff tuition waiver.
Payment Plan
• If a student cannot pay his or her account in full and needs to spread the
balance over monthly payments throughout the semester;

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student
• If a student’s financial aid and/or scholarships will be paying only a portion of
his or her account, then a payment plan will be established for the remaining
balance;
• If a student wants to pay his or her account with work-study funds, the
Business Office offers a special payment plan. Contact the Business Office for
more information;
• Any student account with a balance due after August 26th for the fall and
January 20th for the spring will be automatically enrolled in a payment plan
and assessed a $25 non-refundable fee.
*Please be aware that any change in enrollment status may result in a decrease or
loss of financial aid eligibility.

III. Payment Schedule

A. Tuition and Fees
Fall, Spring and Summer - Payment of tuition and fees is due in full at the time
of finalization unless other payment arrangements are made. Please contact
the Business Office for details. See also Payment Method below.
B. Room and Board
Payment of Room and Board is due in full at the time of finalization, unless
arrangements are made to be on an installment payment plan at the Business
Office.
C. Apartment Rents
Payment of Room and Board is due in full at the time of finalization, unless
arrangements are made to be on an installment payment plan at the Business
Office.
D. Childcare
Payment for childcare tuition, is due at the time of finalization unless arrange-
ments are made with the Child Development Center.
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E. Books and Supplies

Payments for purchases of books and supplies are made at the Bookstore. If
there is guaranteed financial aid pending a bookstore card can be issued at the
Business Office. Bookstore cards are non-refundable.

IV. Payment Methods

All bills incurred in connection with WNMU attendance are due and payable
in advance of services rendered. Checks and money orders should be made
payable to Western New Mexico University Business Office, Box 680, Silver
City, NM. 88062. Payments should be accompanied with the student’s name
and social security/student ID number.
Any payments made to students by the Business Office (work-study, Financial
Aid, Deposit, etc.) are subject to clearance of current installments due to the
institution before cash will be issued. Failure of a student to take proper steps
to meet any financial obligations when due will be sufficient cause to:
1. Prohibit the student from registering;
2. Withhold academic records;
3. Take disciplinary action including suspension/turned over to Collections;
4. Prohibit the student from paying graduation fees;
5. Prohibit future enrollment in a installment payment plan.
Interest-free Monthly Payment Plan
A student may take advantage of the installment payment plan option for a $25
non-refundable fee. Students enrolled in one or more credit hours may be eligible.
High school students taking classes as concurrent or dual students do not qualify
for the payment plan option. Please see the section for concurrent students in the
schedule for more information.
Waivers granting in-state tuition prices, housing and meal plan credits awarded to
housing staff, and other institution-awarded waivers do NOT qualify as a financial
commitment by the student.
All charges at WNMU will be included in the installment plan with the following
exceptions: books, graduation fees, NEA insurance dues, most testing fees, or
transcripts.
Summer Schedule
For Session I (June 1st through June 30th):: By June 3rd, a 10% down payment
plus the $25 non-refundable payment plan fee will be required. The remaining
balance will be divided into two equal installments as follows:
1st installment due on June 15th 50%
2nd installment due on June 29th 50%
For Session II (July 6th through August 4th): By July 8th, a 10% down payment
plus the $25 non-refundable payment plan fee will be required. The remaining
balance will be divided into two equal installments as follows:
1st installment due on July 22nd 50%
2nd installment due on August 5th 50%
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Fall Semester Schedule

Beginning with pre-registration through August 19th, a 10% down payment plus
the $25 non-refundable payment plan fee will be required. The remaining balance
will be divided into four equal installments of 25% payable as follows:
September 15th October 15th November 15th December 15th

If any changes occur to your account after payment arrangements have been
made, the plan amounts will be updated. Any increase in excess of the balance
due when the payment plan was established will result in a balance due other
than the agreed upon payments. Notification of these changes will be commu-
nicated through your Mustang Express e-mail address. It is important to monitor
this e-mail account regularly to ensure that you are receiving the important noti-
fications.
To qualify for the payment plan, mandatory scheduled payments will be required.
Automatic deductions will be processed from the account you set up during enroll-
ment.

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Monthly payment notifications will be sent to the student’s Mustang Express

student
e-mail address. If the balance is not paid by the final installment plan date the
student’s account will be assessed a $50 default fee.
Online Payments
Students can make payments online at www.wnmu.edu. There are three options
for making an online payment.
1. Payment with an electronic check.
2. Payment with a debit card.
3. Payment with a credit card.
• WNMU accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover credit cards.
• There may be a convenience fee assessed for online payments made with a
credit card.
By paying online the student agrees to accept full financial responsibility for all
of the charges assessed to their account. Mandatory scheduled payments will
be required by one of these methods when participating in our installment plan.
The system will not allow you to delete the payment method associated with your
payment plan.

V. Tuition Refund Policy

Students dropping courses or officially withdrawing during the semester are
eligible to receive a refund as follows:
A. Dropping Courses:
Semester Timetable Potential Refund Status
From pre-registration If finalized, 100% of tuition and
through the last day to drop a class. and student/course fees less registra-
tion fee or installment plan fee, if
applicable.
After drop date to the last day of class NO REFUND
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Refund percentages are applied to total charges assessed and not the amount
paid. Once the refund of charges is applied to the student’s account, there may
be a balance due to the University or a credit due to the student. Rarely does
refunding of charges result in the student’s account having a zero balance. A zero
balance would require no action by either the University or the student. Once
a student registers, the student is responsible for the total charges assessed
regardless of whether the installment plan is used.
The tuition refund policy is subject to change(s) made by the Office of Business
Affairs and does not apply to complete withdrawal from the University.
A student who drops courses up through the drop date will be given a 100%
refund. Keep in mind, however, that dropping a course or courses can lead to a
change in enrollment status (full-time to part-time), which could lead to changes
in federal aid, scholarships, athletic eligibility or veteran’s benefits. Classes added
will be posted to your account as additional billed hours and may be subject to
additional tuition and/or fees. Please refer to the tuition and fee schedule.
A student who drops courses after the drop date will not receive a refund.
If your class starts before or after the first day of regularly scheduled classes the
refund dates may differ, please check with the Business Office to see if you are
eligible for a refund.
B. Official Withdrawal:
Any student wishing to withdraw from the University should make an appointment
with the Academic Support Center. A complete withdrawal form is required. When
the student drops or withdraws to zero credit hours and had been awarded finan-
cial aid, the Office of Business Affairs will adhere to Federal regulations following
the refund schedule provided by the Office of Financial Aid (as mandated by the
reauthorization of the U.S. Title IV Program). Not attending classes does not
constitute an official withdrawal. Summer Refund Schedule(s) are subject to
change by the administration.
C. Refund Check Disbursement:
If a student account is paid using a credit card and then additional credits (to
include Financial Aid and third party payments) are issued resulting in a credit
due to the student; first priority is given to return the funds to the credit card and
any excess will be issued as a check or through direct deposit.
Refund disbursements will be made available on the first day of classes for those
students who are eligible and have made the required deadline for finalizing their
account at the Business Office.
As of July 1st, 2011 WNMU will implement a financial aid disbursement schedule
as follows:
For summer:
• 1st session: On the 1st day of classes for a 4-week course, the first disburse-
ment will be issued for up to $250, based on the student’s eligible refund, to cover
book expenses. The remainder of a student’s eligible refund will be issued
within the next 14 calendar days.
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• On the 1st day of classes for an 8-week course, no refund will be issued. The
student will receive his/her full disbursement on the 1st day of the 2nd session.
• 2nd session: On the 1st day of classes for a 4-week course, the first disburse-
ment will be issued for up to $250, based on the student’s eligible refund, to cover
book expenses. The remainder of a student’s eligible refund will be issued
within the next 14 calendar days.
For fall and spring terms:
• On the 1st day of a 16-week term, the first disbursement will be issued for up
to $500, based on the student’s eligible refund, to cover book expenses. The
remainder of a student’s eligible refund will be issued within the next 14
calendar days.
Refund disbursement checks will be mailed to the mailing address (MA) in
Mustang Express as soon as they have been processed.
If a student’s MA address is not correct, he/she may follow these instructions to
update it.
• Log into Mustang Express via WNMU’s website (www.wnmu.edu).

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student
• Click on the Student Tab and follow the steps after selecting the ‘Click here to
alter your Mailing address’ link.
If the check is returned due to an incorrect address, the Business Office will
make an additional attempt to contact the student, but if unsuccessful any Federal
Financial Aid (including Student Loans, ACG Grants, Pell Grants, SEOG Grants
and Smart grants) in excess of a student’s tuition and fees will be cancelled (equal
to the amount of the refund check). Please contact the Business Office for more
information.
Financial Aid funds are awarded to a student under the assumption that the
student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is
awarded.
D. Payment of Credit Balances
As of July 1, 2011 Western New Mexico University has instituted changes
regarding the issuance and payment of credit balances to students due to finan-
cial aid disbursements posted to their account. A credit balance occurs whenever
a student has funds credited to their account which exceeds the total amount of
a student's direct charges.
The credit balances are refunded directly to the student or parent as soon as
possible but no later than fourteen (14) days after the first day of classes or
the date the funds were applied to a student's account whichever comes last
(34CFR668.164 (e)). Regulations stipulate that a student's unpaid charges on
their bill must be satisfied before a refund can be processed (34 CFR668.164(c))
Federal Regulations also require that the University document when a student
begins attending classes in order to be eligible for a refund of a credit balance (34
CFR690.80 (b)(ii). To expedite the purchase of books students are given a portion
of eligible funds made available to them as soon as possible. The remaining credit
balance will be released to students after the add/drop period designated by the
Registrar’s Office.
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The Business Office will no longer issue checks on campus. All checks will be
mailed to the student’s mailing address (MA) in Mustang Express as soon as
they have been processed to improve operations of the office staff. If the check
is returned due to an incorrect address, the Business Office will make an addi-
tional attempt to contact the student, but if unsuccessful any Federal Financial
Aid (including Student Loans, Pell Grants, SEOG Grants) in excess of a student’s
tuition and fees will be cancelled (equal to the amount of the refund check) (34
CFR668.164(h)). Please contact the Business Office for more information.
To assist students in obtaining the payment of credit balances they can have the
funds directly deposited into a checking or savings account by enrolling in the
E-Refund option now available to students. Contact the Business Office for more
information.

VI. Delinquent Accounts

Any account not in current status on an installment contract will be considered
past due. Once past due, a billing will be generated to elicit payment (or payment
arrangements) within thirty days. Non-receipt of said billing does not relieve
responsibility of payment. No response automatically turns the account over to
NCO, our collection agency. In the event collection actions are necessary, any/all
collection fees, will be added to the amount due and shall be paid by the debtor.
If judgment is obtained by WNMU in a court of law, all collection agency fees,
court costs and attorney’s fees shall be the liability of the debtor.

VII. Restrictions/Sanctions on Services

A. Sanctions:
WNMU will not allow students to finalize until ALL past due charges have been
PAID IN FULL.
B. Financial Holds:
Students who have not paid their debts in full to the University and all its affiliates,
including but not limited to the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation,
will not have the following information released to them or on behalf of them.
•Transcripts •Information •Records
C. Student Rights:
Students have the right to review educational records to the extent that such rights
are granted through applicable regulations and laws.
D. Cancellation of Registration:
Students who do not finalize (make payment arrangements) with the Business
Office, by the disenrollment date for the Fall and Spring semesters, will be disen-
rolled from all classes and have their registration cancelled. To alleviate this situa-
tion, students need to either pay for classes in full or make other financial arrange-
ments. If your registration has been cancelled and you wish to re-enroll, there will be
a late fee of $50.00 assessed to your student account and you must make financial
arrangements or pay your account in full at time of re-registration.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

The Academic Support Center is staffed with professional advisors and faculty
who advise part-time in the center. A variety of services are offered to support the
academic success of WNMU students including academic advising, tutoring, testing
services, and other related services.

Academic Advisement
Academic Advising is an integral component of Western New Mexico University.
Academic Support Advisors assist students in defining academic goals and career
planning. They provide guidance with appropriate class scheduling, so that students
can meet their desired goals. Instruction is also provided in study habits and tech-
niques, time management skills, test anxiety, as well as other areas devoted to
student success.
All degree-seeking students are required to see an advisor before pre-registering for
classes. The academic progress of a student will determine where advising takes
place and who serves as the student's advisor.
New freshmen and transfer students will begin their advisement at the Academic
Support Center in the Juan Chacon Building. Below is the Policy Regarding
Assignment of Advisors. Students in the these categories will be advised as follows:

Silver City

support center
academic
Undeclared Students Academic Support Center
NM Transfer-Ready Certificate Academic Support Center
Students in two year or certificate programs Faculty in Major Departments
All Freshman Students (declared or intended) Academic Support Center
Sophomores with less than 48 hours completed
(unless they have over a 2.75 G.P.A. and have a Academic Support Center
declared major)
Sophomores with 32 hours completed plus a
Faculty in Major Departments
2.75 G.P.A. (and have declared a major)
Juniors Faculty in Major Departments
Seniors Faculty in Major Departments
Graduate students Faculty in Major Departments
Academic Support Center
or Interdisciplinary Studies
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) degree
Department (both at Silver
City Campus)
Academic Support Center
or Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree
Department (both at Silver
City Campus)
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Deming and Lordsburg

Deming/Lordsburg
Undeclared Students
Academic Support Center

NM Transfer-Ready Certificate Academic Support Center

Silver City Faculty in Major
Students in two year or certificate programs
Departments
Deming/Lordsburg
Freshman Students (declared or intended)
Academic Support Center
Sophomores with less than 48 hours com-
Deming/Lordsburg
pleted (unless they have over a 2.75 G.P.A.
Academic Support Center
and have a declared major)
Sophomores with 32 hours completed plus a Silver City Faculty in Major
2.75 G.P.A. (and have declared a major) Departments

Silver City Faculty in Major

Juniors
Departments
Silver City Faculty in Major
Seniors
Departments
Silver City Faculty in Major
Graduate students
Departments
Academic Support Center
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) or Interdisciplinary Studies
degree Department (both at Silver City
Campus)
Academic Support Center
or Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree Department (both at Silver City
Campus) Silver City Academic
Support Center
Truth or Consequences
T or C
Undeclared Students
Academic Support Center

NM Transfer-Ready Certificate Academic Support Center

Silver City Faculty in Major

Students in two year or certificate programs
Departments
T or C
Freshman Students (declared or intended)
Academic Support Center
Sophomores with less than 48 hours com-
T or C
pleted (unless they have over a 2.75 G.P.A.
Academic Support Center
and have a declared major)
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Sophomores with 32 hours completed plus a Silver City Faculty in Major

2.75 G.P.A. Departments
Silver City Faculty in Major
Juniors
Departments

Silver City Faculty in Major

Seniors
Departments

Silver City Faculty in Major

Graduate students
Departments
Academic Support Center
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) or Interdisciplinary Studies
degree Department (both at Silver City
Campus)
Academic Support Center
or Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree
Department (both at Silver City
Campus)
Gallup
Silver City Faculty in Major
Juniors
Departments

support center
Silver City Faculty in Major

academic
Seniors
Departments
Gallup Graduate Studies
Graduate students Center or Silver City Faculty in
Major Departments

Other
High School Counselors
High School Students in coordination with the
Department of Dual Enrollment

Undergraduate Special/ Non Degree Students Registrar

Graduate Special/ Non Degree Students Associate VPAA

Students remain in the Academic Support Center until

they meet the following requirements:
• Declaration of a major; and
• Completion of 48 credit hours with a G.P.A. of 2.0; or
• Completion of 32 hours with a G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher.
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Declaration of Major
Appropriate faculty or staff in the Academic Support Center will initiate the transfer of
the student to a departmental advisor according to the above guidelines. Students
must contact the Academic Support Center and are guided through the process of
filling out the “Declaration of Major” form.
The process for declaration or change of major includes:
• The student has a declared degree, major, minor or concentration, and catalog year;
• The student has an assigned advisor in the department with the advisor
name entered into Banner;
• Documentation in "Comments" section of Advising Space.

Academic Alert Program

Instructors are asked to identify students in their classes who may be "at risk" and
refer those students to the Academic Support Center Advisors. Identified students
are contacted and, in concert with the professor and student, a plan is developed
for the students to obtain appropriate progress in the course. Academic Advisors
and tutors assist students to improve their class performance and refer students to
appropriate services on campus and in the community. Academic Alert forms are
found on line on the WNMU home page and can be accessed by anyone who deter-
mines that a student may benefit by personalized services.

Academic Tutoring
Any WNMU student is eligible for free tutoring in many subject areas including
math, science, business and writing. Demand for subject matter will determine
the availability of tutors. This service is offered daily as scheduled each semester,
and students may be tutored on a walk-in basis as time allows, or may schedule
extended tutoring on an appointment basis based upon a tutor’s availability.

Testing
Credit by College-Level Examination (CLEP)
Students may contact the Academic Support Center to make arrangements to take
the examinations available through College Level Examination Placement. Prior
registration is required so that testing materials may be ordered. Credits earned
through CLEP exams are not considered "in residence" credits.
Contact the Academic Support Center for CLEP tests available and corresponding
WNMU courses approved for credit. Western New Mexico University course credit
is contingent on departmental approval.
Credit for additional courses may be approved on a case-by-case basis. A maximum
of 32 credit hours may be applied towards a baccalaureate degree.
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Placement Testing
COMPASS and eCompass
"COMPASS" is an acronym for Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and
Support System. It is used to place students in appropriate math, reading, and
writing classes. All incoming undergraduates (freshmen and transfer students) must
take this test unless they have a waiver of the test. COMPASS waivers are deter-
mined by the Director of Admissions or the Director of the Academic Support Center
according to the current catalog criteria. The eCompass is a web-based version of
the COMPASS Test. It is administered at high schools and other remote sites.

COMPASS Placement Recommendations

Mathematics Placement Test
LEVEL SCORE PLACEMENT CODE
Pre-Algebra 0-59 DVSM 101 CMPA
60-100 DVSM 102 CMPB
Algebra 0-40 DVSM 102 CMAC
41-74 MATH 105 or 111 CMAD
75-100 MATH 121 or 131 CMAE
College Algebra 0-45 MATH 121 or 131 CMCF

support center
46-100 MATH 132 CMCG

academic
Geometry 0-100 MATH 132 CMGH
Trigonometry 0-45 MATH 132 CMTI
46-100 MATH 171 CMTJ
Reading Placement Test
0-39 DVSR 101 CRA
40-69 DVSR 102 CRB
70-100 *ENGL 101 CRC
Writing Placement Test
0-39 DVSW 101 CWA
40-69 DVSW 102 CWB
70-100 *ENGL 101 CWC
*Both the Reading and Writing Placement Test must be within the 70-100 range in
order to be placed into ENGL 101.
*ACT score of 21 (500 SAT) in English and/or Math subgroup – Waives taking
COMPASS
*ACT composite score of 24 or higher will be given the opportunity to enroll in
Honors Classes.
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Standardized Testing
The Academic Support Center administers many national standardized tests on
campus. These include the General Education Development (GED) test for indi-
viduals desiring to earn a high school equivalency degree; the American College
Test (ACT); the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); the Praxis Specialty Area Tests; the
College Level Examination Program Computer Based Testing (CLEP-CBT) examina-
tions; and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Other test may be
administered by special arrangement.
Credit Through ACT Examination*
WNMU will grant up to 12 credit hours in two areas to students with appropriate ACT
standard scores. ACT scores used for this purpose must have been earned prior
to the student’s first enrollment in any college or university. Students who earned
college credits while in high school are also eligible.
Credits will be granted in each area in which the following minimum ACT standard
scores or percentiles, whichever is higher, are earned:
Test Std. Score Percentile Courses
English 31 98% ENGL 101, 102
Mathematics 31 97% MATH 131 (MATH 132 upon consul-
tation with the Chair of Mathematics
and Computer Science)
*Students taking the ACT prior to October 1989 must check with the Registrar’s Office for the minimum
scores. Credit in any one area may be earned through either ACT or CLEP, but not both. The total number
of credits earned may not exceed 32 credit hours and may be in any combination of ACT and CLEP..

Students with Disabilities

The Coordinator of Disability Services is responsible for providing information
regarding the services available to students with documented disabilities at WNMU.
Whenever possible, the Coordinator will provide students that have a documented
disability with the accommodations they need to assist them in being successful at
WNMU.
Services for students with disabilities are provided through the Academic Support
Center’s Disability Services Office in the Juan Chacon Building, Room 220. Some
examples of the assistance provided are: audio materials for the blind or dyslexic,
note takers, readers, campus guides, audio recorders, a quiet testing area, and
undergraduate academic tutors. In order to qualify for these services, documentation
must be provided by qualified professionals on an annual basis. Disability Services
forms are available in the Academic Support Center. The Disability Services Office,
in conjunction with the Academic Support Center, serves as Western New Mexico
University's liaison for students with disabilities.
Withdrawal From WNMU - Complete
A student may withdrawal from all courses through the 11th week of class with
grades of “W” unless grades of “WF” for non-attendance have already been earned
and assigned. A student who is withdrawing from all courses must do so by logging
into their Mustang Express Account. The Complete Withdrawal link is under the
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Student Services tab. (See Complete Withdrawal from WNMU in the "Student
Expenses or Academic Support Center" sections of this catalog).
The Office of Financial Aid is required by the Department of Education to recalculate
federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw prior to completing 60% of
the semester.
Such students are responsible for tuition and fees associated with the course(s).
Non-attendance in class does not necessarily result in an instructor initiated with-
drawal.
The calendar provided in the front section of the semester schedules will indicate the
last day to completely withdraw.

support center
academic
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Associate Degrees (two-year)
Associate of Arts (A.A.) is a two-year degree. The program requires a minimum of
64 credit hours. This degree is designed for students who plan to pursue a bacca-
laureate degree at WNMU or elsewhere with minimal loss of credit.
Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) is a terminal degree in nursing. The program
requires 72 credit hours that include the following: (a) nursing courses, and (b)
general education support courses. Students who complete the program are eligible
to take the licensure examination for Registered Nurses.
Associate of Science (A.S.) is a two-year degree which emphasizes a tech-
nical program of study. The program requires 64-74 credit hours that includes the
following: (a) vocational courses, (b) technical support courses, and (c) electives.
The Associate of Science degree enables a student to transfer to another institution
or pursue a higher level degree at WNMU with minimal loss of credit.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) is a terminal degree with a heavy emphasis
on technical courses and practical experience so that the graduate is prepared for
technical level positions in the field. The program requires 64-70 credit hours distrib-
uted to include (a) vocational coursework, and (b) technical support courses.

Associate Degree Majors and Certificate Programs

Business Administration
Computer Technology
Criminal Justice
Digital Media Communications
Early Childhood Education and Family Support
e-Commerce and System Administration
Educational Assistant
Electrical Technology
Environmental Electrician
Film Technology (pending HED approval)
Financial Services
Graphic Design
Industrial Maintenance
Law Enforcement Training (Police Academy)
Liberal Studies
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Welding Technology
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Baccalaureate Degrees (four-year)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is traditionally the primary undergraduate degree in higher
education. The degree enables a student to widen intellectual horizons, to explore
new subjects and deepen insights into old ones, and to find areas of learning where
dominant interests lie. During the freshman and sophomore years, a B.A. student
is expected to complete the foundations of a liberal education by studying a foreign
language.
During junior and senior years, the student is expected to think constructively about
a major field and attain some measure of competence. Meanwhile, elective courses
are taken to add breadth and depth to the student’s education.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) like the Bachelor of Arts, is a degree offering a variety
of majors and minors, but does not have a foreign language requirement. The B.S.
requires an additional six credit hours of mathematics or computer science above
those used to meet general education requirements.
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) will prepare students for careers in tech-
nical and professional fields. This degree requires an additional six credit hours
of mathematics or computer science above those used to meet general education
requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) is a baccalaureate program designed
for students who already possess a license to practice as an RN. The student will
complete general education requirements and upper division nursing courses. The
graduate will be prepared to provide health promotion and health restoration care for
individuals, families, and group in a variety of institutional and community settings.
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) will prepare students for a career in the field
of social work. This degree requires that students successfully complete six credit
hours in language other than English or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) is the undergraduate Business
Administration degree. It provides a broad base of liberal education courses, a core
of business courses and areas of emphasis in accounting, business management or academic
programs

management information systems. This degree requires six hours of mathematics or

computer science above those used to meet general education requirements.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional undergraduate program that
prepares the student to exhibit competence in an area of the visual arts or choose
a blend of visual and performing arts (B.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts).
In either program, students spend a large portion of preparation time in the studio
practicing the craft(s) chosen. In addition, students work with eminent practitioners in
the field, learning techniques and methods and attending lectures. Students seeking
a BFA degree enter by special application within the Expressive Arts Department.
Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) is an individualized program of study
designed to meet a student’s particular needs. The minimum requirements for
this degree include the general education core and 54 upper-division credit hours.
English 101 and ENGL 102 must be passed with a grade of C or better. This degree
reflects a major in General Studies with no minor.
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Undergraduate Majors
Accounting Environmental Sustainability Nursing
Art -Studio Fine Arts Psychology
Biology Forest Wildlife Public & Non-Profit
Botany Forest Wildlife/Law Enfo. Administration
Business Management General Business Rehabilitation Services
Career & Tech Teacher Ed General Science Science Education
Cell & Molecular Biology General Studies Secondary Education
Chemical Dependency History Social Science
Chemistry Interdisciplinary Express. Arts Social Work
Chicano & Hemispheric Stud. Kinesiology Sociology
Computer Science Management Info Sys. Spanish
Criminal Justice Mathematics Special Education
Early Childhood Education Medical Technology Zoology
Elementary Education (Laboratory Science)
English Mvmt.Sci-Pedagogy

Undergraduate Minors
Accounting Economics Marketing
Art English Mathematics
Biology Environmental Sustainability Political Science
Botany Geography Pre-Law
Business Administration Geology Psychology
Cell & Molecular Biology Hemispheric Studies Public Admin.
Chemical Dependency History Public Ser. & Ldrshp
Chemistry Interdisciplinary Sociology
Coaching Expressive Arts Spanish
Computer Science Kinesiology Sports Medicine
Criminal Justice Latin American Studies Wellness
Zoology

Educational Teaching Endorsement Fields

Art Education Language Arts Science (Earth & Space
Bilingual Education Mathematics General, Life, or Physical)
Business Marketing Psychology Social Studies
Classical Language - Spanish Reading TESOL
, Wellness

Contract Minor
Baccalaureate degree seeking students may pursue a contract minor when the
circumstances warrant such an option. A contract minor provides students the
opportunity to pursue a minor in a field, or related fields, not listed as majors or
minors in WNMU’s catalog.
The following conditions and guidelines apply:
1. The contract minor must not duplicate any existing program at WNMU;
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2. The program must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs or
designee and the department chair(s) of the department(s) through which the
contract minor is offered;
3. To gain approval the student is required to write a proposal which must include,
but is not limited to, the following:
a. A full, detailed description of the course of study and rationale for allowing
the program;
b. Faculty advisor(s) who will be charged with overseeing the program.
Contract minor advisors must be full time WNMU faculty;
c. The names of all faculty, full time or otherwise, who have agreed to work on
the program, including their qualifications and a rationale for their inclusion
in the program;
d. A list of clearly stated expected outcomes, special skills, expertise, etc.
which the student would obtain from such a program.
4. The student must prepare a detailed learning agreement including program
objectives, methods of evaluation, reading lists, cognitive skills to be acquired,
and any other component central to the program’s academic integrity;
5. Both the proposal and the learning agreement must be approved by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs or designee, the faculty advisor(s), and the
department chair(s) of participating faculty;
6. The semester prior to graduation, a meeting will take place among the faculty
advisor(s), the faculty working on the program, and the student. The purpose of
this meeting will be to discuss the anticipated graduation, possible deficiencies,
and other issues pertinent to completion of the program;
7. At the program’s completion, the student must submit to his/her faculty
advisor(s) a program summary assessing the program’s success, a summary
of its benefits, and if appropriate, a discussion of its shortcomings or failings;
8. When all requirements are met and all work is completed, the faculty advisor(s) academic
programs

will submit a recommendation of completion to the Vice President for Academic

Affairs or designee, for final approval. The student must also submit required
documentation to the Registrar’s Office for a degree audit (see graduation
requirements).

Developmental Studies
Western New Mexico University offers two levels of developmental coursework in
each of the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. These courses are offered
for those students who are underprepared for college coursework in one or more of
these areas. Students are placed into a developmental course on the basis of their
COMPASS placement test score. The COMPASS test is a computerized placement
test that all first-time entering freshmen and some transfer students are required to
take before they register for classes at WNMU.
Developmental Studies courses are also excellent “brush-up” courses for students
returning to college after an extended absence. These courses do not meet General
Education requirements, nor do they count toward the completion of any degree.
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They do however count as institutional credit for the purpose of financial aid quali-
fication and grade point average determination. Students who need to take several
developmental courses should plan on taking more time to graduate than students
who do not need developmental coursework.
Course descriptions are found under “Developmental Studies”:
DVSM - Developmental Math
DVSR - Developmental Reading
DVSW - Developmental Writing

Millennium III Honors Program

The WNMU Millennium III Honors Program serves students in all majors and minors
with enriched courses and activities for bright, highly-motivated students. The
program focuses on active rather than passive learning thereby offering its students
a richer return on their investment of time, money and effort as well as extended
opportunities for intellectual and academic growth. Honors courses are intended
to be more stimulating, challenging and exciting than regular courses. Occasional
social and cultural events are offered, as well.
Some of the features of the Millennium III program are:
-Honors versions of required courses;
-Interdisciplinary courses;
-Independent research;
-Social events;
-Opportunities to mix with professors;
-Special distinction at Commencement;
-Letters of recommendation from Honors Director;
-Network of former honors colleagues.
Admission requirements
-ACT score of 24 or better; or
-combined SAT score of 1650 or better; or
-graduation in the top 15% of high school class; or
-a high school cumulative G.P.A. of 3.8 or better; or
-completion of at least 15 college credit hours with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5
or better.
Interested students must apply to the Director of the Honors Program. Once
accepted into the program, freshman must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of at least
3.3. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative G.P.A.
to remain in the program.
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WNMU Honors Curriculum

(24 credit hours)
Requirements for Graduation with Honors through the Millennium III Honors
Program.
Three basic requirements are:
• To complete 24 credit hours of honors courses
• Three of these credits are to represent the one-credit-hour Honors Seminars
that are offered each semester**
• To maintain a composite 3.5 grade point average
Honors courses regularly offered include:
CMPS 111H Computer Literacy-PC 3
COMM 110H Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101H Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102H Composition & Rhetoric II 3
CMPS 111H and ENGL 101H are offered every Fall; COMM 110H and ENGL 102H
are offered every Spring.
Honors courses are also offered in the following fields:
History
Expressive Arts
Literature
Laboratory Science

**These seminars, which usually involve off-campus travel, explore a variety of stim-
ulating subjects. The emphasis is on active, collaborative learning while fostering
relationships among the honors students. There is an alternative service-learning
format through which honors students can perform 15 hours of supervised volun-
teer work in a field of interest as a substitute for one of the three required one-hour
academic
programs
Honors Seminars.
Generally, a three-credit, upper division honors seminar is offered each fall. These
seminars are interdisciplinary, enabling students to approach a common subject
from the perspectives of their individual majors as they conduct research and lead
class discussions.
In addition to earning credits through scheduled honors courses, students may
contract for honors credit through any course by arranging with their instructor to
take on some additional responsibilities (such as teaching a class) and completing
an Honors Contract Course form which must be signed by the Director of the Honors
Program.
All of the completed honors courses are listed as such on the student's transcript.
At graduation, each student receives a plaque and a stole for the Commencement
ceremony, representing Western New Mexico University's highest academic honor:
graduation through the Millennium III Honors Program.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
Non-Degree Courses
Courses numbered 444 or 544 (See Professional Development, Teacher Education
Programs listed in School of Education Section) or Developmental Courses may not
be applied toward a degree.
Associate Degrees
A candidate for an associate degree offered by WNMU must meet the specific
requirements indicated in the degree program outlined by the major department in
this Catalog. In addition, the student is subject to the following WNMU regulations:
1. A minimum of 64 credit hours is required. A minimum of 16 credit hours must
be earned in residence at WNMU, including continuing education courses with
no more than six credit hours of correspondence credit. The remainder may be
acceptable transfer credits earned from fully accredited institutions of higher
learning and/or from regionally accredited technical-vocational institutions (see
Transfer Students under Academic Regulations);
2. Complete ENGL 101 with a C or better and all courses required for the major with
a grade of C or better. The A.A. in Liberal Studies does not require a grade of C or
better in core courses. All Associate Degrees require the student to have a cumu-
lative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental Studies courses do not
count toward degree completion. They do count toward the G.P.A.;
3. File an advisor approved degree plan and application for graduation by
September 1 for spring graduation, February 1 for summer, or May 1 for fall
graduation with the Registrar’s Office. The student will be advised by email
through their Mustang Express Account.
4. Remove any indebtedness to WNMU. Complete all coursework prior to the last
day of the semester.
Bachelor Degrees
A candidate for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of
Applied Science (B.A.S.), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor
of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.), Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (B.S.N.), or Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) offered by WNMU must meet
the specific requirements indicated in the degree program outlined by the major/
minor department in this catalog.
Students completing a bachelor’s degree may include a maximum of 44 credit
hours earned through the ACT examination, CLEP examination (32 credit hours
combined ACT/CLEP maximum), Adult Learning and Education Experiences (44
credit hours maximum), Advanced Placement Program and correspondence work
(nine credit hours maximum). This does not include transfer work. Students may
use any combination of the above listed programs, not to exceed individual program
maximums (which may be more restrictive) or the overall maximum (44 credit hours).
In addition, the student is subject to the following WNMU regulations:
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1. A minimum of 128 credit hours is required (to include no more than nine credit
hours of correspondence credit), with a minimum of 54 credit hours of upper
level courses (300-400 series). B.A.S. and B.S.N. degrees may require less
than 54 hours of upper division credit. With the exception of B.A.S. degrees, six
credit hours of the upper level courses must be outside of the major (and minor
if the department or school requires a minor). If a degree does not require a
minor, the six hours may be included in a minor. Twelve credit hours must be
from designated writing intensive courses;
2. Successful completion of General Education requirements (normally 41
credit hours), major (30 or more credit hours), and minor (18-24 credit
hours). Some majors allow waiver of the minor requirement. Majors that allow
waiver of the minor requirement indicate such under the major requirements;

An associates degree may be substituted for a minor if the associate degree

contains at least eighteen hours of required coursework in a specific discipline
that is different from the coursework required for the major;
3. Second language requirement (for B.A. and B.S.W. degree): This require-
ment is fulfilled by the satisfactory completion of one of the following courses:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, SPAN 252 or any upper division Spanish course.
B.S.W. students must successfully complete six credit hours in a language
other than English or its equivalent. Students who have studied a language
in high school, or who have proficiency in a language, may determine the
level at which they should begin language study by consulting the Chair of the
Humanities Department;
4. Mathematics/Computer science requirement (for B.S., B.B.A., B.A.S.
degrees): Students must complete six credit hours of mathematics and/or
computer science and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics or EDUC
402, Computers in the Classroom, in addition to the three or six credit hours
of mathematics and three credit hours of computer science used to fulfill the
General Education requirements. Sociology majors may not use GEOG/PSY/
SOC 323 for B.S. requirement;
5. Demonstrate a minimum competence (grade of C) by satisfactorily completing
English 101 and 102 or attaining an acceptable score on an authorized profi-
ciency test, prior to graduation;
6. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required. No grade below a
undergraduate

C is acceptable in the major and minor areas. Developmental Studies courses do

requirements

not count toward any degree completion. They do count toward the G.P.A.;
degree

NOTE: Some departments require a G.P.A. higher than 2.0 to graduate. It is the
student’s responsibility to meet individual departmental regulations;
7. Residence credit requirement for all candidates for a Bachelors degree:
Regular Students: Twelve of the last eighteen credit hours of course work for
the degree must be completed in residence. Students who lack no more than
six credit hours to graduate and have met all other requirements may complete
their course work in non-residence, provided such course work is completed
no later than one year from the last time of residence enrollment and provided
the student has requested and received permission from the Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs prior to the end of the last semester in resi-
dence;
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Transfer Students: Thirty credit hours of course work for the degree must
be completed in residence, of which 20 credit hours must be satisfactorily
completed in the upper level courses (numbered 300-499). At least six
credit hours in the elected major and three credit hours in the minor must be
completed in residence. Credit is transferred at the level given at the sending
institution for four year institutions. Credits earned at two year institutions
cannot be used to meet upper division requirements;
Transfer Students from Quarter hour system for General Education
(see General Education section)
8. File an advisor approved degree plan and application for degree audit by
September 1 for spring graduation, February 1 for summer, or May 1 for fall
graduation with the Registrar’s Office. The student will be advised in writing of
the results by the Registrar’s Office;
9. Remove any indebtedness to WNMU. Complete all course work prior to the last
day of the semester.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Fine Arts (additional requirements)

In addition to the above listed requirements, a candidate for the B.F.A. in Fine Arts
degree is subject to the following WNMU regulations:
1. The student must be admitted to the B.F.A. Program. Admission packets and
information are available at the Expressive Arts Department. A student must
have a 3.0 grade point average in all art classes previously taken and have
completed the Art & Design courses (27 credit hours) to be eligible to apply to
the program;
2. Application requires a portfolio of the student’s work (20 labeled 35-mm slides
or a CD-PC Adobe Photoshop compatible), list of works, statement of BFA
goals and art philosophy, and sponsorship from a member of the art faculty;
3. B.F.A. students must successfully complete 83 credit hours in art as follows:
27 credit hours in Art & Design courses, 12 credit hours in introductory Studio
courses, 24 credit hours in upper division Studio courses, 13 credit hours in Art
History (including 1 credit for the Art History Visual Thesis), and 7 credit hours
of additional BFA required courses.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts (additional

requirements)
In addition to the above listed requirements, a candidate for the B.F.A. in
Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts degree is subject to the following WNMU regula-
tions:
1. Successful completion of three semesters (minimum 24 credit hours in Art,
Digital Media, Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts, Music, and Theater) with a 3.0
G.P.A in all courses taken;
2. Applicants must obtain sponsorship from a full-time faculty member;
3. Students must submit their portfolio, IDEA BFA Statement and Application Form
to the Expressive Arts Office by 12:00 noon the first Thursday in April;
4. Portfolio: sound track/ images/shorts up to 10 minutes;
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5. One page BFA Specialization proposal: Working toward final project;

6. Application Form - available through the Expressive Arts Office.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (additional requirements)

In addition to the above listed requirements, a candidate for the B.S.N. degree is
subject to the following WNMU regulations:
1. The student must be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
A student must have an approved A.D.N. or Diploma program in nursing with a
valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Mexico or a Multi-state
Licensure compact state. The student must also have a cumulative G.P.A. of
2.5 at the time of admission;
2. Successful completion of 50 credit of upper division courses are required
(six credits outside of major).

Bachelor of Social Work Degree (additional requirements)

In addition to the above listed requirements, a candidate for the B.S.W. degree
must meet the following WNMU degree requirements and is subject to the following
WNMU regulations:
1. The student must be admitted to the Social Work program. Admission packets
and information are available at the Social Work Department. A student must
have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and pass SWK 101 with a C or
better to be eligible to apply to the program;
2. Students must be admitted to the program prior to enrolling in SWK 386, Social
Work Practice I. Academic credit for life or previous work experience will not
be awarded. Demonstrate minimum competency (grade of C) in the following
courses: ENGL 101 and 102, COMM 110, MATH 111, MATH 321 and all Social
Work professional foundation courses;
3. Students who have completed a degree, must complete 46 credit hours of
professional foundation courses, other courses required by the B.S.W. degree
and all other regulations regarding their particular status;
4. B.S.W. students must successfully complete six credit hours in a language
other than English or its equivalent.
undergraduate
requirements
degree
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Earning a Second Undergraduate Degree

It is possible for a student to earn more than one undergraduate degree/major. To
obtain a second associate/baccalaureate degree/major, the student must complete
the following requirements:
1. Meet admission criteria for the second degree/major;
2. Meet all degree requirements of the new degree/major. There are no minor
requirements for a second bachelor’s degree. General Education will be satis-
fied with the first baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
or college;
3. Transfer students wishing to obtain a second degree/major must meet the resi-
dency requirements specified for associate/baccalaureate degrees.
DOUBLE MAJORS: Completion of a second major is recorded on a student’s
permanent record, but as a second major, not a second degree. A second degree
is not awarded for an additional major or for an additional minor. Example: A person
earning a B.B.A. in Accounting could not obtain a second B.B.A. in Management.
Rather, the transcript would reflect a single B.B.A. with two majors.
DUAL DEGREES: Students who wish to be granted two undergraduate degrees
(A.A., A.S., A.A.S., B.S., B.A., B.B.A., B.A.S., B.F.A., B.S.N., B.S.W., etc.) must
fulfill all the requirements specified for each individual degree. Example: A person
earning a B.A. in Botany could earn a B.S. in Zoology, but would be required to meet
the second language requirement for the B.A. degree and/or the math/computer
science requirement for the B.S. degree. A student will also need to meet the major
requirements. A person cannot obtain a second degree with the same major as
the first degree. Example: A person cannot earn both a B.A. and a B.S. degree in
Biology.
The Bachelor of General Studies degree may not be used as a second baccalau-
reate undergraduate degree. The Associate of Liberal Studies degree may be used
as a second associate undergraduate degree providing that the student has 15
hours of coursework beyond the General Education and major coursework that was
required for the first associate degree.
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GENERAL
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
Western New Mexico University recognizes its obligation to insure that each student
acquires the foundation necessary to function fully in our complex and evolving
society. The University believes the development of the educated person goes
beyond the foundation and must include an appreciation and understanding of
broad aspects of human knowledge. Through the General Education Program the
University encourages each student to explore the world in which he or she lives
from a variety of perspectives. The University seeks to develop each student as a
whole person capable of contributing to society and appreciating its diversity.
The goals of the General Education Program at the University are as follows:
1. Provide each student with opportunities for critical thinking and reasoning,
communication of ideas and information to others, numerical analysis and
decision-making, and insure personal and emotional well-being;
2. Ensure that graduates of the University possess the skills necessary to
interact positively and productively in society;
3. Develop personal, social, and cultural awareness that values cultural diversity
and recognizes the commonalities that bind peoples of the world;
4. Instill an appreciation for the variety of perspectives that are used to interpret
the world in which we live and that provide the foundation for solving the
problems that confront society.
Based on these goals, the following objectives are incorporated into the General
Education Program, with emphasis placed on integrating an appreciation of cultural
diversity throughout the curriculum:
a. Critical thinking;
b. Creativity;
c. Communication (written, oral, and visual);
d. Multicultural perspectives;
e Social responsibility and cooperation;
f. Literacy of all types (reading, numbers, consumerism, technology);
g. Intellectual curiosity and wonder (continued learning);
h. Environmental responsibility.
The General Education Program requirements are university requirements and
cannot be waived at the departmental level. Due to the foundational nature of the
General Education Program, students are urged to complete these course require-
ments early in their undergraduate careers. Specific majors or minors may require
specific courses, which may be counted in that major or minor. Some of the
requirements

supporting courses may be counted for General Education Requirements.

education
general

No course may be counted for more than one General Education requirement. All
students must complete the requirement for writing-intensive courses. Please refer
to departmental sections of the catalog.
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Transfer Students from Quarter hour system:

- a 5 quarter hour course (or combination course and lab) that converts to
3.34 semester hours will be deemed to fulfill a 4 hours General Education
requirement such as in the Laboratory Science area;
- a 4 quarter hour course that converts to 2.67 semester hours will be
deemed to fulfill a 3 hour General Education requirement;
- a 1 quarter hour course that converts to 0.67 semester hours will be
deemed to fulfill a 1 hour General Education requirement.

All students should familiarize themselves with other degree require-

ments listed in the Undergraduate Degree Requirements section.
Area I: Communication (9 hours)
Outcomes
a. Analyze and evaluate oral and written communication in terms of
situation, audience, purpose, aesthetics, and adverse points of view;
b. Express a primary purpose in a compelling statement and order sup-
porting points logically and convincingly;
c. Use effective rhetorical strategies to persuade, inform, and engage;
d. Employ writing and/or speaking processes such as planning, collabo
rating, organizing, composing, revising, and editing to create presenta
tions using correct diction, syntax, grammar, and mechanics;
e. Integrate research correctly and ethically from credible sources to
support the primary purpose of communication;
f. Engage in reasoned civic discourse while recognizing the distinctions
among opinions, facts, and inferences.
1) Oral Communication (3 hours)
Courses:
COMM 110 or THR 250

2) Written Communication (6 hours)

Courses:
ENGL 101, 102
Requirements for both courses include an exit exam, which will be scored
pass/fail by English faculty. Failure of the exam will lower the course grade
one letter grade.

Area II: Mathematics (3 hours)

Outcomes
a. Construct and analyze graphs and/or data sets;
b. Use and solve various kinds of equations;
c. Understand and write mathematical explanations using appropriate
definitions and symbols.
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d. Demonstrate problem solving skills within the context of mathematical

applications
Courses:
MATH 105, 106, 121, 131, 132, or 171

Area III: Laboratory Science (8 hours)

Outcomes
a. Describe the process of scientific inquiry;
b. Solve problems scientifically;
c. Communicate scientific information;
d. Apply quantitative analysis to scientific problems;
e. Apply scientific thinking to real world problems.
Courses:
Two courses (including their associated laboratories) are required:
BIOL 101/103, 102/104 primarily for non-science majors,
BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207 primarily for science majors
BIOL 212/214, 254/256, 255/257
CHEM 121/123, 151/153, 152/154
GEOL 101/103, 102/104, 105/107, 201/203
PHSC 101/103, 115/116, 171/173
PHYS 151/153, 152/154, 171/173, 172/174

Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences (6-9 hours**)

Outcomes
a. Identify, describe, and explain how human behaviors are influenced
by social structures, institutions, and processes within the contexts of
complex and diverse communities;
b. Articulate how beliefs, assumptions, and values are influenced by fac-
tors such as politics, geography, economics, culture, biology, history,
and social institutions;
c. Describe ongoing reciprocal interactions among self, society, and the
environment;
d. Apply the knowledge base of the social and behavioral sciences to
identify, describe, explain, and critically evaluate relevant issues,
ethical dilemmas, and arguments.
Courses
Two or three courses from separate categories from the following are
required:
1) ANTH 201, 202, 212/214, GEOG 201, 202, 205
2) ECON 201, 202
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3) POLS 201, 202

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4) PSY 102
5) SOC 101, 102, CJUS 111, SWK 101
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Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts (9-12 hours**)

Outcomes
a. Analyze and critically interpret significant primary texts and/or works of
art (this includes fine art, literature, music, theatre, and film);
b. Compare art forms, modes of thought and expression, and processes
across a range of historical periods and/or structures (such as political
geographic, social, cultural, religious, intellectual);
c. Recognize and articulate the diversity of human experience across a
range of historical periods and/or cultural perspectives;
d. Draw on historical and/or cultural perspectives to evaluate and/or all
of the following contemporary problems/issues, contemporary modes
of expression, and contemporary thought.
Three or four courses from at least three separate categories are required:
Courses:
1) History
HIST 111, 112, 201, 202
2) Literature
ENGL 200, 201, 205, 225, 240, 265, 293, 294, 296, 297
3) Aesthetics (Art, Music, Theater)
ART 211, 241, 261
MUSC 111, 119
THR 110,136, 211
4) Philosophy
PHIL 100, 101, 200
**The total credits from Area IV and Area V must be 18 hours
Computer Literacy (3 hours)
Outcomes
a. Ability to use database, spreadsheet, word processing and data analy-
sis software packages;
b. Increase computer-related consumer literacy.
Courses:
One course from the following is required: CMPS 110, 111, or IDEA 110
or passing a challenge examination administered by the department over
the material.
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Student Success Seminar (ACAD 101)

All students entering WNMU and pursuing a baccalaureate and some associate
degrees will be required to take the Student Success Seminar (ACAD 101). The
following students shall be exempt from the requirement:
• Students who have completed at least 30 hours with a C or better
average;
• Students in the Honors Program who complete an Honors Seminar;
• Special students with non-degree bound status.

Communication in Written English

Prior to enrollment in any upper division course, students must have passed
Composition & Rhetoric I and II (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102) or their equivalent with
a grade of C or better. Academic departments may designate specific courses that
are exempt from this requirement. Nursing & Occupational Therapy students are
allowed to take upper division classes as required and/or approved by the program
without the requisite ENGL 102.
Twelve credits of writing-intensive courses are required for graduation. These
courses are designated as WI in the semester class schedules. ENGL 101 and
ENGL 102 do not count as writing-intensive.
Writing-intensive courses require a minimum of twelve pages of typed text or
their equivalency (roughly 3,000 words). These writing assignments are part of
the student’s final grade and can be a combination of papers and essay exams.
Individual departments further determine their policy concerning writing-intensive
courses and can set higher standards.

Education Majors
The Teacher Education Program has the following state general education require-
ments beyond the campus wide general education hours: English - 3 credit hours,
Fine Arts - 3 credit hours, History - 6 credit hours, History of New Mexico - 3 credit
hours, and Lab Science from three separate disciplines: Life Science, Physical
Science and Earth and Space Science - See School of Education section of catalog.
Also, Special Education and Elementary Education majors will take MATH 301 and
MATH 302 for the B.S. degree requirements. This does not apply to majors in Career
and Technical Teacher Education.
Please see the specific degree plans in the School of Education section of this
catalog for additional detail on courses required by each education major.

Foreign Language Requirement for B.A. Students

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree must complete two years (or its
equivalent) of a foreign language. The foreign language requirement is fulfilled by
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the completion of Spanish 202 or Spanish 252, or Spanish 214 (for native speakers
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only), or any upper-level Spanish course.

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Students who have studied a foreign language in high school, or those who believe
they have some proficiency in a foreign language, may determine the level at which
they should begin language study by consulting the Humanities Department Chair.

Foreign Language Requirement for B.S.W. Students

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Social Work must successfully complete six credit
hours in language other than English or its equivalent.

Math/Computer Science Requirement for B.S./B.B.A./

B.A.S. Students
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration,
or the Bachelor of Applied Science degree must complete six credit hours of math-
ematics and/or computer science and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323, Social Statistics,
and/or EDUC 402, Computers in the Classroom, in addition to the mathematics and
computer science General Education requirements. Elementary Education majors
and Special Education majors must take MATH 301 and MATH 302 for the B.S.
requirement.

Transferred in General Education Courses

Course numbers 175 and 275 are a unique identifier for courses transferred in as
General Education that do not have equivalencies with WNMU courses.

Complaint Procedure for Transfer Credit Appeal

All New Mexico public post secondary institutions are required to establish policies
and practices for receiving and resolving complaints from students or from other
complainants regarding the transfer of course work from other public institutions in
the state. WNMU’s complaint process is as follows:
1. File a written appeal with the Registrar’s Office providing the prefix/number of
the course(s) in question, semester and year the course was taken, the name
of the course and the course description from sending institution’s catalog;
2. If the request is denied, the student may continue the appeal process to the
Office of the Provost and must do so no later than 30 days following the notifi-
cation of denial;
3. The Provost’s Office, in concert with the appropriate college and/or content
area, will review applicable materials and render a final decision.
If the course or courses in question are part of a state approved transfer module,
the student may make further appeal to the Higher Education Department in Santa
Fe by contacting:
Deputy Secretary for Academic Affairs
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2048 Galisteo Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-2100
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If a student’s articulation complaint is upheld at that level, and the student was
required to repeat the course, the receiving institution shall reimburse the student
the complete cost, including tuition, books, and fees.

Transferring Courses to Fulfill the New Mexico General

Education Common Core
During the 2005 New Mexico Legislative session, Senate Bill 161, consistent
with requirements of state law (Chapter 224 of the Laws of New Mexico, 1995 as
amended) was signed into law to further enhance and facilitate the articulation of
general education courses among New Mexico’s colleges and universities. In accor-
dance with policies established by the New Mexico Higher Education Department,
designated general education core courses successfully completed at any region-
ally accredited public institution of higher education in New Mexico are guaranteed
to transfer to any New Mexico public institution and apply toward certificate and/or
degree program requirements. Students who have decided on a major and/or an
institution at which to complete their studies should consult with an academic advisor
at that particular institution to determine the most appropriate course selections.
Students enrolling for the first-year of study at a New Mexico college or university
and considering possible transfer into a certificate and/or degree program at another
institution are encouraged to take the courses approved for transfer during their
freshman and sophomore year of study.
The core matrix of approved courses guaranteed to transfer and meet general
education requirements at any New Mexico college or university can be found on the
New Mexico Higher Education Department website at http://hed.state.nm.us . Follow
the "New Mexico Colleges and Universities” link to the drop down menu and select
“Transferring Credits”, then select “Core Matrix”. Courses are listed by institution,
whether university or community college, under each of the five general education
areas.
The course prefix and number listed is the New Mexico Common Course Number.
This is a four alpha/four numeric set of uniform course designations that serve as
a single reference point for courses taught throughout the state that share substan-
tially equivalent content. Courses bearing this designation are part of a statewide
equivalency table that cross-references the institutional course and number with the
universal “common course number” creating an easy one-to-one match.
Students may find the New Mexico Common Course Number listed in crosswalks,
degree outlines, transfer guides and in course descriptions in college catalogs and
websites. Simply put, the common course number “matches up” equivalent courses
at multiple institutions ensuring students that the course will transfer to the receiving
institution and meet degree requirements as if it were taken on that campus.
These NM Common Course numbers can be found at the end of each course
description, if applicable, in the undergraduate course description section of this
catalog.
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State Wide Articulation of Lower-Division Common Core

Student Responsibility
New Mexico’s colleges and universities have collaborated to produce guides to assist
students who plan to transfer before completing a program of study. Course modules
are designed to help students select courses carefully so that they may transfer
with little or no loss of credit. However, planning for effective transfer with maximum
efficiency is ultimately the student’s responsibility. Responsible transfer planning
includes consultation with the intended degree-granting institution to assure that all
pre-transfer coursework will meet the requirements of the desired degree.
Lower-Division 64-hour Transfer Modules
Students who have selected a field of study but have not yet selected the college or
university where they wish to earn their baccalaureate degree are advised to take
courses during their freshman and sophomore years outlined in one of the Lower-
Division 64-hour Transfer Modules. For students enrolled at any other public institu-
tion in New Mexico, these courses are guaranteed to transfer to any public institu-
tion in New Mexico and to apply toward bachelor’s degree program requirements.
Students should consult advisors at their current institutions regarding which specific
classes fit these categories.
Lower division transfer modules presently exist for:
Business Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education
Lower-Division General Education Common Core
with New Mexico Common Course Number
Area I: Communications 9 semester hours
(a) College-Level English Composition 3-4 hrs
(ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I, NMCCN ENGL 1113)
(b) College-Level Writing (a second course building on the above) 3 hrs
(ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II, NMCCN ENGL 1123)
(c) Public Speaking (oral communication) 3 hrs
(COMM 110 Public Speaking, NMCCN COMM 1113)

Area II: Mathematics 3 semester hours

(a) College Algebra (or higher level) 3 hrs
(MATH 131 College Algebra, NMCCN MATH 1113)
(b) Liberal Arts Math 3 hrs
(c) Statistics 3 hrs

Area III: Laboratory Science 8 semester hours

(a) Astronomy, with laboratory 4-8 hrs
(PHSC 115/116 Descriptive Astronomy/lab,
NMCCN ASTR 1113/1111)
(b) General Biology, with laboratory 4-8 hrs
(BIOL 101/103 Biology for General Ed. I/lab, NMCCN BIOL 1113/1111)
(BIOL 102/104 Biology for General Ed. II/lab, NMCCN BIOL 1123/1121)
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(BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity/lab,

NMCCN BIOL 1213/1211)
(BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity/lab, NMCCN
BIOL 1223/1221)
(BIOL 254/256 Anatomy & Physiology I/lab, NMCCN BIOL 2413/2411)
(BIOL 255/257 Anatomy & Physiology II/lab, NMCCN BIOL 2423/2421)
(c) General Chemistry, with laboratory 4-8 hrs
(CHEM 121/123 Chemistry for Life/lab, NMCCN CHEM 1113/1111)
(CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I/lab, NMCCN CHEM 1213/1211)
(CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II/lab, NMCCN CHEM 1223/1221)
(d) Geology/Earth Science, with laboratory 4-8 hrs
(GEOL 101/103 General Geology I/lab, NMCCN GEOL 1113/1111)
(GEOL 102/104 General Geology II/lab, NMCCN GEOL 1213/1211)
(GEOL 201/203 Environmental Science/lab, NMCCN ENVS 1113/1111)
(e) General Physics, with laboratory 4-8 hrs
(PHYS 151/153 General Physics I (non-calculus)/lab, NMCCN PHYS
1113/1111)
(PHYS 152/154 General Physics II (non-calculus)/lab, NMCCN PHYS
1123/1121)
(PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I (calculus-based)/lab, NMCCN
PHYS 1213/1211)
(PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics II (calculus-based)/lab, NMCCN
PHYS 1223/1221)

Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 6 - 9 semester hours

(a) Economics (Macro or Microeconomics) 3 hrs
(ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics, NMCCN ECON 2113)
(ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics, NMCCN ECON 2123)
(b) Introductory Political Science 3 hrs
(POLS 201 American National Government, NMCCN POLS 1123)
(POLS 202 American State Government, NMCCN POLS 1213)
(c) Introductory Psychology 3 hrs
(PSY 102 General Psychology, NMCCN PSYC 1113)
(d) Introductory Sociology 3 hrs
(CJUS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice, NMCCN CRJI 1113)
(SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology, NMCCN SOCI 1113)
(SOC 102 Social Problems, NMCCN SOCI 2113)
(e) Introductory Anthropology/Geography 3 hrs
(ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology, NMCCN ANTH 2113)
(ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology & Archaeology, NMCCN 2213)
(GEOG 201/211 Physical Geography, NMCCN GEOG 1113/1111)
(GEOG 202 Human Geography, NMCCN GEOG 1213)

Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 - 9 semester hours

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(a) Introductory History Survey 3 hrs

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(HIST 111 World Civilization I, NMCCN HIST 1053)

(HIST 112 World Civilization II, NMCCN HIST 1063)
(HIST 201 American History, NMCCN HIST 1113)
(HIST 202 American History II, NMCCN HIST 1213)
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(b) Introductory Philosophy 3 hrs

(PHIL 100, Introduction to Philosophy, NMCCN PHIL 1113)
(c) Introductory Course in History, Theory
or Aesthetics of the Arts, or Literature 3 hrs
(ART 211 Art Appreciation; NMCCN ARTS 1113)
(MUSC 111 Music Appreciation, NMCCN MUSI 1113)
(MUSC 119 Fundamentals of Music, NMCCN MUSI 1213)
(THR 110 Theater/Drama Appreciation, NMCCN THTR 1113)
(d) Language, Literature or Humanities
(ENGL 200 Poetry, NMCCN ENGL 2313)
(ENGL 201 Introduction to Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2213)
(ENGL 205 Hispanic American Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2723)
(ENGL 225 The Short Story, NMCCN ENGL 2343)
(ENGL 240 Native American Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2733)
(ENGL 265 World Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2613)
(ENGL 293 English Literature I, NMCCN ENGL 2413)
(ENGL 294 English Literature II, NMCCN ENGL 2423)
(ENGL 296 American Literature I, NMCCN ENGL 2513)
(ENGL 297 American Literature II, NMCCN ENGL 2523)

Common Module Total 35 semester hours

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Academic Support Center Certificate

Although the Academic Support Center is not an academic Department per se, the
following certificate is advised through the ASC:

NEW MEXICO TRANSFER-READY CERTIFICATE

Students considering transfer to another New Mexico public university may benefit
from completion of the Transfer-Ready Certificate. This program is based upon the
common general education core curriculum developed by the New Mexico Higher
Education Department to facilitate transfer of lower division credits between colleges
and universities within the state. These credits may be applied to lower division general
education requirements at any New Mexico public higher education institution. While
WNMU is regionally accredited, with additional accreditations in specific disciplines,
acceptance of transfer credit by other institutions is subject to their policies.
Working closely with an advisor is recommended, especially in the selection of the
guided electives. If additional courses beyond the required 30 credits are taken,
only those listed in the certificate curriculum are assured to transfer. The Academic
Support Center is the primary source for advisement for this certificate.
Completion of this certificate does not prohibit continuation at WNMU for additional
degrees or credits, nor does it impact eligibility for financial aid.
The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for the certificate:

support center
1. A minimum of 30 credit hours;

academic
2. All course work must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” in each class;
3. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 upon completion;
4. The student must meet all other university requirements for graduation.

NEW MEXICO TRANSFER-READY CERTIFICATE

(30 credit hours)
Course selection for the core curriculum may be selected from the General Education
Requirement section of this catalog.

Core Requirements (25)

ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
Computer Literacy: CMPS 110 or CMPS 111 3
Written Communication: ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Mathematics: one of the following: MATH 105, 106, 121, 131, or 132 3
Laboratory Sciences: (select one course with lab) 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Select two courses from separate categories 6
Humanities & Fine Arts Area: (select one course) 3
Total core credit hours 25

Guided Electives (Advisor approved)

Additional General Education courses are recommended for the best transfer
potential.
Total guided electives 5
Total credit hours 30
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ALLIED HEALTH, SCHOOL OF

Dean: Harris
Professor: Cassel
Associate Professor: Harris, Leonard
Assistant Professor: Kallembach, Pallister, Sanderson, Zuniga

Degrees: Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Majors: Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Services
Minors: Kinesiology, Sports Medicine
This school offers a variety of Programs including Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Bachelor of Arts in Rehabilitation Services, and Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of
Science in Kinesiology. The focus of the school is to prepare students with entry
level skills related to rehabilitation, occupational therapy assistant, and human
performance. Details of admissions and course requirements for each program are
detailed as follows:

FOUR YEAR DEGREE

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN KINESIOLOGY
The Kinesiology major is designed to prepare students for careers in the fitness
industry. These careers may include: personal training, strength and conditioning,
and fitness leaders in the corporate, commercial, and clinical settings. Also the
major provides a foundation for graduate study in the exercise science and physical
therapy fields.
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
BIOL 101/103* Biology for General Education I & lab 4
CHEM 121/123*Chemistry for Life & lab 4
KINS 240/242 Anatomical & Physiological Kinesiology & lab 4
MVSC 141 Intermediate Swimming 1
PSY 102* General Psychology 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics beyond the General Education
requirements.
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Kinesiology Core Requirements
KINS 213 First Aid 2
KINS 215 Basic Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3
KINS/WELL 300 Nutrition/Diet Therapy 3
KINS 341/342 Physiology of Exercise & lab 4
KINS 343 Biomechanics 3
KINS 350 Wellness Programming & Program Management 3
KINS 400 Motor Behavior 3
KINS 408 Assessment in Movement Sciences 3
KINS 440/442 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations & lab 4
KINS 441/443 Principles of Conditioning & lab 4
KINS 481 Internship in Kinesiology 3
NUR 170 Pharmacology 3
Total core credit hours 38

Additional recommended courses

BIOL 102/104 Biology for General Education II & lab 4
BIOL 254/256 Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 4
BIOL 255/257 Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 4
MATH 321 Statistics 3
MVSC 218 Introduction to Coaching 3
MVSC 245 History & Philosophy of Movement Sciences 2
MVSC 406 Sports Psychology 3
MVSC 445 Sport in American Culture 3
PHYS 151/153 General Physics I & lab 4
WELL 464 Substance Use/Abuse 3
WELL 465 Wellness of the Senior Population 3

REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM

Western New Mexico University offers a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in
Rehabilitation Services. Rehabilitation Professionals address the human services
needs of individuals to reach their maximum life potential. Across the State of New
Mexico, the nation, and internationally there is a lack of qualified bilingual and bicul-
tural Rehabilitation Professionals. To address this crisis, WNMU offers an online B.A.
program in Rehabilitation Services. All Rehabilitation Services classes are taught
using a computer based format, allowing individuals from any location to access
this unique course of study. WNMU is committed to educate and train qualified and
diverse students in a multicultural and technologically advanced environment. The
program also emphasizes the recruitment of individuals from underrepresented popu-
lations in the profession of Rehabilitation, specifically individuals from Hispanic and
Native American backgrounds, and individuals who have disabling conditions. Upon
completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to enter a wide range of State
and Federal rehabilitation settings, public and private rehabilitation agencies, and/or
graduate rehabilitation counselor education.
Program admission requirements:
1. Completion of University General Education Requirements
2. Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 with no grade below a C in any major or minor class
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
KINS 240/242 Anatomical & Physiological Kinesiology (recommended) 4
PSY 102* General Psychology (prerequisite for later courses) 3
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology (prerequisite for later courses) 3
(note: OTA 230 Functional Kinesiology in OT may be taken instead of KINS 240)
Completion of an approved minor (see list below) or Associate degree in
Occupational Therapy Assistant.

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

Rehabilitation Services Core Requirements

CHDP ___ Any Upper Division Course 3
PSY 412 Psychopathology 3
OTA 160 OT in Growth & Development 3
OTA 255 OT Program Development 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
RHAB 310 Introduction to Rehabilitation 3
RHAB 320 Physical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability 3
RHAB 321 Field Experience in Rehab 1 1
RHAB 322 Employment for People with Disabilities 3
RHAB 370 Communication for Health & Human Services Providers 3
RHAB 410 Assistive Technology in Rehab 3
RHAB 411 Field Experience in Rehab 2 1
RHAB 420 Case Management in Rehabilitation 3
RHAB 481 Internship in Rehabilitation 6
Guided Electives (Advisor approved) 9
Total credit hours 50

Minors: One of the following minors or an Associate of Science in Occupational

Therapy Assistant is required.
Business Administration
Chemical Dependency
Criminal Justice
Kinesiology
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
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TWO YEAR DEGREE
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PROGRAM
The American Occupational Therapy Association (www.aota.org) defines occupa-
tional therapy as the "skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence
in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy assists people in developing the
'skills for the job of living' necessary for independent and satisfying lives."
Imagine yourself: Making a difference by improving the people's lives; Working in a
variety of settings; working with a variety of people, young and old, who may have
difficulty doing everyday tasks or being as active and as independent as they'd like;
practicing your profession as a member of a health-care team; using your talents of
creativity, communications and problem solving to help people achieve their goals;
and using your interest in health, science and the arts to benefit yourself, your family,
and your community.
Western New Mexico University offers a two year program leading to an Associate
of Science Degree, with an Occupational Therapy Assistant major. Graduates of the
program can be found in many different work settings and in many different roles;
school based clinicians, skilled nursing facilities, home health providers, community
based practitioners, service delivery management, case management, outpatient
clinics, early intervention specialists, senior center coordinator, just to mention a
few. The program is fully accredited with the Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE). Students who complete the program are eligible to
take the National Certification exam for Occupational Therapy Assistants, which
is administered by The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
(NBCOT). Felony charges, convictions and/or settlements past or present may
disqualify students from taking the NBCOT exam. The NBCOT Disciplinary Action
Committee considers each case on an individual basis to determine ability to safely,
ethically, and proficiently engage in the practice of occupational therapy. Students
are encouraged to contact this committee to determine eligibility. Certification is
conferred upon successful completion of the NBCOT exam. Over the past three
years, thirty four graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program took the
certification exam for the first time and thirty of these graduates (88%) passed the
exam the first time. Over the past 15 years, we have had an overall pass rate of
97%. Most states require licensure in order to practice. State licenses are usually
based on the results of the NBCOT exam.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at WNMU is a limited enroll-
ment program. All students interested in applying for admission should also apply
to WNMU, as specified in the University catalog.

Program Admission Procedure

• Apply to the OTA Program. Application is available online from the Department
Web page (http://www.wnmu.edu/academic/healthscience/ot) or call or e-mail the
OTA department at: Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, WNMU, PO Box
680, Silver City, NM 88062, phone (575) 574-5170, e-mail casselg@wnmu.edu.
• Arrange for transcripts from high school and other colleges be sent to both the
WNMU Admissions Office and the OTA department as soon as possible.
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• Once applications are received, the OTA department reviews them for minimum
requirements to be Provisionally admitted to the Program. Those requirements
are:
1. Placement into or completion of English 101;
2. High school biology and algebra or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better;
3. Document a minimum G.P.A. of 2.7 on high school transcript or on univer-
sity transcript if the student has 15 or more college credits.
• Upon confirmation of the above stated minimum requirements, up to 25 students
are Provisionally admitted for the fall semester of classes. Review of applications
begins in April and continues until the 25 slots are filled. Provisional semester
class requirements include: BIOL 254/256, ENGL 101, PSY 102, OTA 155, OTA
156 and OTA 160.
• Upon completion of the Provisional semester requirement with a 2.7 G.P.A. or
better, the student is officially admitted to the program.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant courses may be taken by students admitted
into the Program or with special permission from the department
chair. Interested students may enroll in supporting coursework at any time.
• Once officially admitted to the OTA program students must maintain the following
requirements. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.
1. Earn a “C” or better in all OTA coursework;
2. Complete all OTA coursework within 5 years;
3. Maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 in all courses required in the OTA
Program;
4. Maintain current CPR certification;
5. Provide immunization documentation as requested;
6. Provide documentation of TB testing annually;
7. Maintain professional behaviors;
8. Honor the AOTA code of ethics;
9. Abide by all departmental and university policies;
10. Abide by fieldwork dress codes;
11. Provide drug screen results if requested;
12. Provide criminal back-ground checks if requested.

Admission With Advanced Standing

This option is available only to those students who have either previously been
accepted to an OTA program at another institution, or have completed much of the
coursework toward the OTA degree at another institution. Proof of admission or course
completion is required, as well as a letter of reference from the director of that program.
Students who were admitted to the WNMU program, but were unable to attend at that
time, will also qualify for advanced standing. Coursework related to the OTA classes
will be reviewed on an individual basis by the faculty. The faculty, the department chair,
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and the Admissions office must approve determination of transfer credits. The student
will be required to complete the same program application process as a new student.
Transfer Students
Students wishing to transfer to the OTA program must be admitted to the University
and submit official transcripts from the schools they attended to the Admissions
Office. Any student wishing to transfer to WNMU should review the academic regula-
tions regarding transfer credit in the University catalog. The Transcript Evaluator and
the Department chairperson will grant transfer credit after a review of transcripts. All
transfer information is due by the May 15th deadline for application material.
Courses completed more than five years prior to entering the OTA program may
or may not be counted towards the degree requirements, depending on individual
review. Students wishing to challenge any course decision must follow the proce-
dures outlined in the University catalog.
Program Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA) www.aota.org, located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O.
Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’s phone number c/o AOTA is (301)
652-AOTA. Graduates of the program will be able to sit for the national certification
examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National
Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), www.nbcot.org. After
successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, most states require licensure in order to
practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT
Certification Examination.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
(77 credit hours)
Prerequisites: High School Biology and Algebra or equivalent with grade “C” or higher,
completed within the past five years. High School Chemistry is strongly recommended.

Supporting Course Work

Supporting course work requirements do NOT have to be completed prior to
entering the OTA Program.)
BIOL 254/256 Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 4
BIOL 255/257 Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 4
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
RHAB 340 Medical Terminology & Documentation 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Guided elective (advisor approved) 3
Total credit hours 26
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Occupational Therapy Core Requirements

OTA 155 Orientation to Occupational Therapy 3
OTA 156 Fieldwork Level Ia 1
OTA 160 OT in Growth & Development 3
OTA 161 Fieldwork Level Ib 1
OTA 165 Principles of Occupational Therapy 3
OTA 220 OT Therapeutic Media 3
OTA 223 Fieldwork Level Ic 2
OTA 230 Functional Kinesiology in OT 3
OTA 240 OT in Physical Disabilities I 3
OTA 241 OT in Physical Disabilities II 3
OTA 242 OT in Psychosocial Dysfunction 3
OTA 245 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics 3
OTA 250 OT in Geriatric Practice 3
OTA 255 Occupational Therapy Program Development 3
OTA 256 Fieldwork Level Id 2
OTA 270 Fieldwork Level IIa 6
OTA 272 Fieldwork Level IIb 6
Total credit hours 51

Students must obtain a TB test and complete a course in CPR prior to assignment
of field-work experiences. In addition, students must have basic computer skills
such as word processing, spreadsheets, and simple database management.
In addition to two years of classroom training, students must complete two full time
clinical experiences (Fieldwork Level II). Each clinical experience will continue for
eight weeks. These clinical experiences are unpaid and will require temporary relo-
cation. All students are required to complete these clinical experiences within 18
months following the classroom courses. All coursework must be completed within
five years.
Master's of Occupational Therapy - refer to Graduate Studies later in the catalog.
Minors

Kinesiology Minor
(18 credit hours)
KINS 213 First Aid 2
KINS/215 Basic Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3
KINS/WELL 300 Nutrition/Diet Therapy 3
KINS 341/342 Physiology of Exercise & lab 4
KINS 343 Biomechanics 3
KINS 400 Motor Behavior 3
Total credit hours 18
Additional recommended courses
KINS 441/443 Principles of Conditioning & lab 4
MVSC 218 Introduction to Coaching 3
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dept of allied health

Sports Medicine Minor
(25 credit hours)
KINS 213 First Aid 2
KINS 215 Basic Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3
KINS 220 Advanced Athletic Training 3
KINS 240/242 Anatomical & Physiological Kinesiology & lab 4
KINS/WELL 300 Nutrition/Diet Therapy
or WELL 464 Substance Use/Abuse 3
KINS 341/342 Physiology of Exercise & lab 4
KINS 343 Biomechanics 3
MVSC 381 Internship - Sports Medicine 3
Total credit hours 25
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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, SCHOOL OF

Dean of Community Education & School of Applied Technology Programs:
Macias

Certificate and Associate Programs: Majors: Computer Technology, Digital Media

Communication, Electrical Technology, Environmental Electrician, Film Technology,
Financial Services, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding Technology.
The following regulations apply to all students seeking Applied Technology degrees
and certificates:
1. A grade of C or better in English 101 or equivalent is required, if applicable;
2. A maximum of sixteen credit hours may be obtained using any combination
of ACT or CLEP examinations;
3. A maximum of four classes in an Applied Technology associate program may
be challenged;
4. A maximum of eight credit hours of independent/tutorial course work may be
applied toward graduation for the associate degree;
5. A minimum of sixteen credit hours must be taken at WNMU (twelve of the last
sixteen credit hours must be at WNMU);
6. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average is required for completion.

Computer Technology Program

The Computer Technology offers a Fast Track certificate, one year certificate and an
Associate of Applied Science in computer technology. The program prepares indi-
viduals to become skilled computer technicians in the areas of computer networking,
assembly and repair of computer hardware, and installation and maintenance of
operating systems and software. The A.A.S. program provides Networking and
Security learning tactics used to defend computer networks against scams, and
fraud. It will also prepare the student to manage linked systems in industry and
homes (smarthomes). It will focus on the security, maintenance and design and will
be specifically trained students to evaluate security needs and develop safeguards.
The Computer Technology Associate of Applied Science Program also prepares
students to pursue exams leading to industry certifications in CompTia, MCSA, and
CCNA. The Fast Track prepares individuals for A+ certification.
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FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
(18 credit hours)

technology,
school of

applied
Supporting Course Work
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3

Computer Technology Core Requirements

CTP 100 Intro to Operating Systems/Application 3

CTP 105 Linux+ Certification Preparation 3
CTP 115 Operating System Security 3
CTP 150 PC Hardware & Software 3
FNSV ___ Select one Financial Services course 3
Total credit hours 15

CERTIFICATE - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

(33 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work

CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3

Computer Technology Core Requirements

BSAD 100 Introduction to Business 3
CTP 100 Intro to Operating Systems/Application 3
CTP 105 Linux+ Certification Preparation 3
CTP 110 CCNA Certification Preparation I 3
CTP 115 Operating System Security 3
CTP 150 PC Hardware & Software 3
CTP 155 CCNA Certification Preparation II 3
CTP 200 CCNA Certification Preparation III 3
CTP 235 CCNA Certification Preparation IV 3
FNSV ___ Select one Financial Services course 3
Total core credit hours 30
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Networking Option (64 credit hours)
Cyber Security Option (70 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra 3
MATH 131 College Algebra 3
Physical Science disciplines & labs for General Ed Lab Science
(e.g. Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Physical Science) 4
Total credit hours 19

Computer Technology Core Requirements

CTP 100 Intro to Operating Systems/Application 3
CTP 105 Linux+ Certification Preparation 3
CTP 110 CCNA Certification Preparation I 3
CTP 150 PC Hardware & Software 3
CTP 155 CCNA Certification Preparation II 3
CTP 160 Security + Certification Preparation 3
CTP 200 CCNA Certification Preparation III 3
CTP 205 Server+ 3
CTP 210 Home Technology Integration 3
CTP 230 Converged Networks 3
CTP 235 CCNA Certification Preparation IV 3
Total core credit hours 33

Networking Option
CTP 240 Windows Server I 3
CTP 245 Windows Professional Preparation 3
CTP 250 Windows Network Infrastructure 3
CTP 281 Internship in Technical Computer Support 3
Option credit hours 12

Cyber Security Option

CTP 115 Operating System Security 3
CTP 165 Incident Response & Handling 3
CTP 260 Computer System Forensics 3
CTP 265 Firewalls and Network Security 3
CTP 270 Security Management Practices 3
CTP 282 Internship in Cyber Security 3
Option credit hours 18
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Digital Media Communications

Courses, certificates, and degree paths in Digital Media are available to students
who seek both knowledge and experience using digital media. Digital Media is of
particular relevance to those students who seek to create content online and on

technology,
school of

applied
screen whether it is for teaching, marketing, the visual arts or creative production in
other fields. Digital Media has become of paramount importance to a wide variety of
academic disciplines and private sector industries. Students who wish to advance
their understanding of the use of digital media tools are encouraged to enroll in
Digital Media courses. Digital multimedia foundation courses are offered at the
200 level and below. These courses can be intensive for students coming to digital
media for the first time. Successful Digital Media content production depends upon
the interest, commitment, and motivation of the student's desire to progress with a
hands-on practical application of digital tool sets used for professional production of
film, video, and digital multimedia content.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE

DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
(19 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
Select a minimum of 3 credit hours from any of the following courses:
ART 101
IDEA 110
THR 110, 136, 211 3
Digital Media Communications Core Requirements
DMC 105 Digital Film Editing I/Final Cut Pro 3
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing I/Adobe Photoshop 3
DMC 115 Animation & Visual Effects with Adobe After Effects 4
DMC 205 Field Production & Camera Operation 3
DMC 210 Audio Production I/Sound Track Pro 3
Total core credit hours 16

CERTIFICATE - DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

(32 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
Select 6 credit hours from any of the following courses:
ART 101
IDEA 110
THR 110, 136, 211 6

Digital Media Communications Core Requirements

DMC 105 Digital Film Editing I/Final Cut Pro 3
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing I/Adobe Photoshop 3
DMC 115 Animation & Visual Effects with Adobe After Effects 4
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DMC 120 Digital Film Editing II/ 3

DMC 130 Motion Graphic & Visual Effects 4
DMC 205 Field Production & Camera Operation 3
DMC 210 Audio Production I/Sound Track Pro 3
DMC 215 Graphics for Web, Video, and Mobile Devices 3
Total core credit hours 26

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA

COMMUNICATIONS
(66 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3

Select 15 credit hours from any of the following courses:

ART 101, 103, 107, 205, 210, 211, 230, 241
MUSC 111, 119
THR 110, 136, 211 15
Total credit hours 21

Digital Media Communications Core Requirements

DMC 105 Digital Film Editing I/Final Cut Pro 3
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing I/Adobe Photoshop 3
DMC 115 Animation & Visual Effects with Adobe After Effects 4
DMC 120 Digital Film Editing II/ 3
DMC 125 Image Editing II/Advanced Photoshop 3
DMC 130 Motion Graphic & Visual Effects 4
DMC 200 Web Production/Macromedia Dreamweaver 3
DMC 205 Field Production & Camera Operation 3
DMC 210 Audio Production I/Sound Track Pro 3
DMC 215 Graphics for Web, Video, & Mobile Devices 3
DMC 220 Web Animation/Macromedia Flash Professional 3
DMC 225 Field Production, Camera Operation, & Lighting 3
DMC 230 Audio Production II/Sound Track Pro 3
DMC 235 DVD Portfolio Production/DVD Studio Pro 4
Total core credit hours 45
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Electrical Technology
The A.A.S. Electrical Technology program offers a Fast Track certificate, one year
certificate which is designed to prepare students with a thorough knowledge of
all aspects in the trade for immediate employment in industry or to go into an

technology,
school of

applied
apprenticeship site to gain training needed to apply for the journeyman license. The
electrical courses provides the individual with certification to meet industry needs
a trained and educated work force to meet the ever-increasing demands of future
construction projects. This work force will require classroom training as well as
on-site experience; the electrical technology program is a direct route to a dynamic
career.
The Electrical Technology program uses the National Center for Construction
Education & Research (NCCER) curricula which is standardized to meet industry
standards. NCCER maintains a National Registry which contains the training
records of students who have received training through WNMU. The National
Registry also gives students more flexibility in their career path planning and
ensures that their training accomplishments will be recognized wherever they
go. Students taking a course in the Electrical Technology Program will automati-
cally be entered into the National Registry after completion of an approval form.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
(16 credit hours)

Electrical Technology Core Requirements

ELT 121 Basic Electrical Construction Math 3
ELT 123 Basic Electrical Tools & Safety 3
ELT 124 Introduction to NEC Safety & Plans 3
ELT 125 Electrical Theory, Blueprints & Conductors 3
ELT 126 Electrical Application & Wiring Methods 4
Total core credit hours 16

CERTIFICATE - ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

(39 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Total credit hours 9

Electrical Technology Core Requirements

ELT 121 Basic Electrical Construction Math 3
ELT 123 Basic Electrical Tools & Safety 3
ELT 124 Introduction to NEC Safety & Plans 3
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ELT 125 Electrical Theory, Blueprints & Conductors 3

ELT 126 Electrical Application & Wiring Methods 4
ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3
ELT 128 Basic Bending, Cable Tray & Constr. Installation 4
ELT 129 Basic Conductor Termination & Grounding 3
ELT 130 Electrical Service Installation 4
Total core credit hours 30

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
(65 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Total credit hours 9

Electrical Technology Core Requirements

ELT 121 Basic Electrical Construction Math 3
ELT 123 Basic Electrical Tools & Safety 3
ELT 124 Introduction to NEC Safety & Plans 3
ELT 125 Electrical Theory, Blueprints & Conductors 3
ELT 126 Electrical Application & Wiring Methods 4
ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3
ELT 128 Basic Bending, Cable Tray & Constr. Installation 4
ELT 129 Basic Conductor Termination & Grounding 3
ELT 130 Electrical Service Installation 4
ELT 230 Welding Machines 4
ELT 235 Conductor Load Calculations & Overcurrent Protection 3
ELT 236 Distribution, Systems, Raceways & Ballasts 3
ELT 237 Motor Operation & Controls 4
ELT 239 Electronic Theory & Wiring Methods 3
ELT 241 Commercial & Residential Load Calculations 3
ELT 242 Advanced Motor Controls & Lighting 3
ELT 243 Intro to Emergency Systems & High Voltage Applications 3
Total core credit hours 56
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Environmental Electrician
The Environmental Electrician Program is designed to prepare students with a
thorough knowledge of all aspects in the electrical trade with additional components
in preparation for green energy electrical applications for solar, wind, and photovol-

technology,
school of

applied
taics. Students completing this program can gain immediate employment or go into
an apprenticeship site to gain training needed to apply for the journeyman's license.
The green construction industry needs a trained and educated work force to meet
the ever-changing demands of future construction projects. This work force will
require classroom training and on-site experience. The Environmental Electrician
Program is a direct route to a dynamic career. The Environmental Electrican
Program uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research curri-
cula which is standardized to meet industry standards. NCCER maintains a National
Registry which contains the training records of students who have received training
through WNMU. The National Registry also gives students more flexibility in their
career path planning and ensures that their training accomplishments will be recog-
nized wherever they go.

CERTIFICATE - ENVIRONMENTAL ELECTRICIAN

(31 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC
or IDEA 110 Digital Literacy 3
Environmental Electrician Core Requirements
ELT 121 Basic Electrical Construction Math 3
ELT 123 Basic Electrical Tools & Safety 3
ELT 124 Introduction to NEC Safety & Plans 3
ELT 125 Electrical Theory, Blueprints & Conductors 3
ELT 126 Electrical Application & Wiring Methods 4
ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3
ELT 129 Basic Conductor Termination & Grounding 3
ENVE 205 Solar Site Analysis 3
ENVE 250 Wind Power 3
Total core credit hours 28
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL ELECTRICIAN
(72 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
GEOL 201/203 Environmental Science & lab 4
Total credit hours 10

Environmental Electrician Core Requirements

ELT 121 Basic Electrical Construction Math 3
ELT 123 Basic Electrical Tools & Safety 3
ELT 124 Introduction to NEC Safety & Plans 3
ELT 125 Electrical Theory, Blueprints, & Conductors 3
ELT 126 Electrical Applications & Wiring Methods 4
ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3
ELT 129 Basic Conductor Termination & Grounding 3
ELT 130 Electrical Service Installation 4
ELT 235 Conductor Load Calculations & Overcurrent Protection 3
ELT 237 Motor Operation & Controls 4
ENVE 200 Photovoltaic Design Principles 3
ENVE 205 Solar Site Analysis 3
ENVE 250 Wind Power 3
ENVE 255 Design & Assessment of Wind Turbines 3
IMP 120 Introduction to Valves, Pumps, & Drivers 2
IMP 200 Introduction to Bearings 3
IMP 210 Pipe Compositions 2
IMP 250 Hydraulic Systems/Flow/Level Repair 2
IMP 265 Electronic Theory 2
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3
WLDT 166 Tig Welding 3
Total core credit hours 62
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Film Technology *pending HED approval

The Film Technology Program provides a comprehensive overview and understanding
of all supportive aspects of the film industry and film production work. The program
examines the details of the film making process from pre- to post-productions and

technology,
school of

applied
introduces students to the terminology, job categories and descriptions as well as
the necessary protocols and set etiquette required to work in the film industry. The
program curriculum provides hands-on experiential training including film projects
and exercises conducted in partnership with the film industry in general, indepen-
dent film makers, the New Mexico Film Office, and the New Mexico film technician's
union, the International Alliance of Theatrical and State Employees (IATSE). The core
curriculum for this program includes digital media courses, audio production courses
and camera operation and lighting courses to give students from Southwest New
Mexico the skills required to enter the emerging film industry in New Mexico.

CERTIFICATE - FILM TECHNOLOGY

(31 credit hours minimum)
pending approval

Film Technology Core Requirements

DMC 105 Digital Film Editing I 3
DMC 107 Critical Film Concepts 3
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing I 3
DMC 115 Animation & Visual Effects 4
DMC 120 Digital Film Editing II 3
DMC 147 Microphone Setup/Signal Flow
or IDEA 110 Digital Literacy 3
DMC 157 Film Crew Production I (4)
or ART 114 Graphics & Typography - Illustrator (3) 3-4
DMC 205 Field Production/Camera Operation 3
DMC 210 Audio Production I 3
DMC 225 Field Production/Camera Operation/Lighting 3
Total credit hours minimum 31
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN FILM TECHNOLOGY

(72 credit hours minimum)
pending approval

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking
or THR 250 Storytelling 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Total credit hours 6

Film Technology Core Requirements

DMC 105 Digital Film Editing I 3
DMC 107 Critical Film Concepts 3
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing I 3
DMC 115 Animation & Visual Effects 4
DMC 120 Digital Film Editing II 3
DMC 125 Digital Image Editing II 3
DMC 130 Motion Graphics & Visual Effects/After Effects 2
or ART or IDEA elective 4
DMC 147 Microphone Setup/Signal Flow
or IDEA 110 Digital Literacy 3
DMC 157 Film Crew Production I (4)
or ART 114 Graphics & Typography - Illustrator (3) 3-4
DMC 202 Lighting Techniques & Applications 3
DMC 205 Field Production/Camera Operation 3
DMC 210 Audio Production I 3
DMC 215 Graphics for Web, Video & Mobile Devices/Adobe Illus. 3
DMC 220 Web Animation 3
DMC 225 Field Production/Camera Operation/Lighting 3
DMC 227 Film Crew Production II
or IDEA 104 4-D Media 4
DMC 230 Audio Production II 3
DMC 235 DVD Portfolio Production 4
DMC 257 Film Crew Production III
or ART or IDEA elective 4
DMC 296 Film Production Capstone 4
Total minimum credit hours 66
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Financial Services
The Financial Services program offers a Fast Track, or one-year certificate, and an
Associate of Science degree in Financial Services. The Associate of Science is a
viable degree option for students of diverse backgrounds that are looking for a career

technology,
school of

applied
in the financial industry and includes a strong comprehensive general education.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES
(15 credit hours)

Financial Services Core

BOFT 123 Business Communications I 3
FNSV 101 Business Ethics I 3
FNSV 103 Personal Finance 3
FNSV 107 Service Industry Accounting & Bookkeeping 3
FNSV 110 Basic Office Suite 3
Total credit hours 15

CERTIFICATE - FINANCIAL SERVICES

(32 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

ECON 200 Basic Economics: Private Enterprise 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Total credit hours 6

Financial Services Core Requirements

BOFT 123 Business Communications I 3
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
FNSV 101 Business Ethics I 3
FNSV 102 Business Ethics II 2
FNSV 103 Personal Finance 3
FNSV 105 Services Marketing 3
FNSV 107 Service Industry Accounting & Bookkeeping 3
FNSV 110 Basic Office Suite 3
Total credit hours 26
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

(64 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ECON 200 Basic Economics: Private Enterprise 3
ECON 201 Principals of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
Total credit hours 18

Financial Services Core Requirements

BOFT 123 Business Communications I 3
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 303 Risk and Insurance 3
BSAD 306 Principles of Real Estate 3
BSAD 331 Financial Accounting 3
FNSV 101 Business Ethics I 3
FNSV 102 Business Ethics II 2
FNSV 103 Personal Finance 3
FNSV 105 Services Marketing 3
FNSV 107 Service Industry Accounting & Bookkeeping 3
FNSV 110 Basic Office Suite 3
FNSV 201 Business Ethics III 2
FNSV 203 Money Value 3
FNSV 205 Sales 3
FNSV 209 Principles of Investments 3
Total credit hours 46
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Industrial Maintenance
The Industrial Maintenance Program will prepare the student in an array of technical
areas. It begins with the installation, repairing, replacing, maintaining, and disman-
tling of machinery and heavy equipment used in many industries. Maintaining

technology,
school of

applied
equipment involves the lubricating of moving parts, replacing worn and damaged
equipment, diagnosing problems, fabricating parts, rewiring equipment, changing
and retooling a piece of equipment and solving emergencies. Overall the craftworker
must be a jack of all trades. The student will learn to perform such tasks. As any
aspect of an industrial plant may need repair, they will learn how the machinery is
built and operates, along with the skills-set for pipefitting, welding, millwright work,
machining, plumbing electrical, electronics, hydraulics, Pneumatics and building
construction, rigging, and hoisting, drafting, and blueprint reading.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
(16 credit hours)

Industrial Maintenance Core Requirements

IMP 100 Orientation to Industrial Maintenance 2
IMP 105 Gaskets & Packing 2
IMP 110 Craft Related Mathematics 2
IMP 115 Construction Drawings 2
IMP 120 Intro to Valve/Pumps/Drivers 2
IMP 150 Materials Handling/Support Equip/Lubrication 3
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
Total credit hours 16

CERTIFICATE - INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

(31 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

CMPS 111 Computer Literacy 3

Industrial Maintenance Core Requirements

ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3
ELT 128 Basic Bending, Cable Tray & Constr. Installation & lab 4
IMP 100 Orientation to Industrial Maintenance 2
IMP 105 Gaskets & Packing 2
IMP 110 Craft Related Mathematics 2
IMP 115 Construction Drawings 2
IMP 120 Intro to Valve/Pumps/Drivers 2
IMP 150 Materials Handling/Support Equip/Lubrication 3
IMP 160 Quality Control & Compliance 3
IMP 175 Distribution Equipment 2
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
Total credit hours 28
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
(67 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Select one General Education Lab Science including lab 4
Total credit hours 10

Industrial Maintenance Core Requirements

IMP 100 Orientation to Industrial Maintenance 2
IMP 105 Gaskets & Packing 2
IMP 110 Craft Related Mathematics 2
IMP 115 Construction Drawings 2
IMP 120 Intro to Valve/Pumps/Drivers 2
IMP 150 Materials Handling/Support Equip/Lubrication 3
IMP 160 Quality Control & Compliance 3
IMP 175 Distribution Equipment 2
IMP 200 Introduction to Bearings 3
IMP 210 Pipe Compositions 2
IMP 225 Installing Coupling & Mechanical Seals 2
IMP 230 Pump Operations 2
IMP 235 Belts & Chain Drive Operation 2
IMP 250 Hydraulic Systems/Flow/Level Repair 2
IMP 255 Pneumatic Systems & Equipment 2
IMP 260 Vibration Analysis 2
IMP 265 Electronic Theory 2
IMP 281 Internship 3
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3
ELT 128 Basic Bending, Cable Tray & Constr. Installation (& lab) 4
ELT 235 Conductor Load Calculations & Overcurrent Protection 3
ELT 237 Motor Operation & Controls (with lab) 4
Total credit hours 57
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Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program uses the National Center for Construction Education
& Research (NCCER) curricula which is standardized to meet industry standards.
NCCER maintains a National Registry which contains the training records of students

technology,
school of

applied
who have received training through WNMU. The National Registry also gives students
more flexibility in their career path planning and ensures that their training accomplish-
ments will be recognized wherever they go. Students taking a course in the Welding
Technology program will automatically be entered into the National Registry after
completion of an approval form from NCCER.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE

WELDING TECHNOLOGY
(16 credit hours)

Welding Technology Core Requirements

WLDT 105 Oxyacetylene Welding 2
WLDT 120 General Welding Applications 3
WLDT 122 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools 2
WLDT 131 Metal Cutting Process 2
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
WLDT 158 SMAW I Groove & Open V Butt Welds 4
Total credit hours 16

CERTIFICATE - WELDING TECHNOLOGY

(34 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

CMPS 111 Computer Lit - PC 3

Welding Technology Core Requirements

WLDT 105 Oxyacetylene Welding 2
WLDT 120 General Welding Applications 3
WLDT 122 Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools 2
WLDT 131 Metal Cutting Process 2
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
WLDT 157 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 3
WLDT 158 SMAW I Groove & Open V Butt Welds 4
WLDT 162 SMAW I Open Root Pipe & Stainless Steel 4
WLDT 166 Tig Welding 3
WLDT 202 SMAW II Groove & Open V Butt Welds 3
WLDT 204 SMAW II Open Root Pipe & Stainless Steel 2
Total core credit hours 31
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN WELDING TECHNOLOGY

(68 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
Total credit hours 6

Welding Technology Core Requirements

WLDT 105 Oxyacetelyne Welding 2
WLDT 120 General Welding Application 3
WLDT 122 Basic Safety Hand & Power Tools 2
WLDT 131 Metal Cutting Process 2
WLDT 140 Rigging & Metal Properties 3
WLDT 155 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
WLDT 157 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 3
WLDT 158 SMAW I Groove & Open V Weld 4
WLDT 162 SMAW I Open Root Pipe & Stainless Steel 4
WLDT 166 Tig Welding 3
WLDT 202 SMAW II Groove & Open V Welding 3
WLDT 204 SMAW II Root Pipe Open & Stainless Steel 2
WLDT 206 Mechanical Properties of Low Alloy Steel I 3
WLDT 208 GTAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe I 3
WLDT 210 GMAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe I 3
WLDT 212 GMAW Plate & Pipe 4
WLDT 255 Carbon & Stainless Steel Pipe Welding 5
WLDT 257 Mechanical Properties of Low Alloy Steel II 2
WLDT 260 FCAW Plate & Pipe 4
WLDT 265 GTAW Plate Aluminum Plate & Pipe II 2
WLDT 267 GMAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe II 2
Total credit hours 62
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
& ECONOMICS, SCHOOL OF
Dean: Barfitt
Professors: Baldwin, Barfitt, Little, Maskooki, Meares, Muncrief
Assistant Professor: Griscione

Degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration with areas of concentration in

Accounting, Business Management, or Management Information Systems; Bachelor

business admin. & econ.

of Applied Science in General Business; Bachelor of Science in Public and Non-Profit
Administration; Associate of Science in Business Administration.
Built upon a base of course work in the arts, sciences, and humanities, the degree

school of
programs offered in the School of Business Administration and Economics prepare
students for careers in the business and public sector. These programs are designed
to teach students how to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, become
computer literate, and to develop management decision making skills.

Business Administration
Western New Mexico University, through its School of Business Administration
and Economics, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees:
• Bachelor of Business Administration degree with concentrations in Accounting,
Business Management, and Management Information System;
• Master of Business Administration degree.
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Transferring the Business Discipline Module

To facilitate the transfer of courses within certain degree programs, New Mexico
colleges and universities have collaborated to develop transferable discipline
modules. These modules are made up of an agreed upon number of hours and
courses. When discipline modules are taken in addition to the 35-hour general
education core, (see the General Education section of the catalog) the total number
of hours in a transfer module are approximately 64. Equivalent courses within these
modules are identified with common course numbers as an easy reference point
to guarantee transfer. Below is a list of courses taught at Western New Mexico
University that make up the business discipline module and their respective New
Mexico Common Course Number. Students wishing to transfer to WNMU should
consult a similar list at their home institution for the common course equivalent
offered at that institution.
WNMU# NMCC# Title

BSAD 230 ACCT 2113 Principles of Accounting I (Financial)

BSAD 231 ACCT 2123 Principles of Accounting II (Managerial)
BSAD 331 ACCT 2133 Intermediate Accounting

CMPS 111 BCIS 1113 Introduction to Computer & Business Apps

BSAD 100 BUSA 1113 Intro to Business

BSAD 300 BLAW 2113 Business Law I
BLAW 2123 Business Law II

ECON 201 ECON 2113 Macroeconomics Principles

ECON 202 ECON 2123 Microeconomics Principles

BSAD 370 BFIN 2113 Principles of Finance

BSAD 340 MKTG 2113 Principles of Marketing

BSAD 350 MGMT 2113 Principles of Management

MATH 321 MATH 2113 Statistics

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FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(no minor required)
The School of Business Administration and Economics offers the professional
degree designed to prepare students at the entry level for careers in business
accounting, marketing, and management.
A Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.).
The following requirements are for all prospective Business Administration majors:

business admin. & econ.

1. These majors may not take less than 40%, or more than 60%, of their course
work in Business.

school of
2. To graduate with a degree in Business Administration, students must pass all
courses required for a major or a minor with a grade of C or higher.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Credits 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credits 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
ECON 201* Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202* Principles of Microeconomics 3
MATH 121* Mathematics for Business Applications I
or MATH 131* College Algebra 3
MATH 221 Mathematics for Business Applications II 3

Extra Math/Computer Science Courses Required for B.B.A. degree

MATH 321 Statistics 3
CMPS 405 MIS for Managers 3
Total credit hours 6

Business Administration Core Courses (required for all concentrations)

BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 300 Legal Environment for Managers 3
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing 3
BSAD 350 Principles of Management 3
BSAD 370 Principles of Finance 3
BSAD 451 Human Resources Management 3
BSAD 497 Business Policies & Management 3
Total credit hours 24
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Accounting Concentration (30)

BSAD 331 Financial Accounting I 3
BSAD 332 Financial Accounting II 3
BSAD 333 Cost Accounting 3
BSAD 334 Accounting Systems 3
BSAD 336 Fraud Examination 3
BSAD 430 Financial Accounting III 3
BSAD 432 Financial Accounting IV 3
BSAD 433 Tax Accounting 3
BSAD 434 Advanced Tax Accounting 3
BSAD 435 Auditing 3
Total credit hours 30

150 Semester Hour Requirement for Certified Public Accountants

Students who intend to sit for the CPA exam should be aware that the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants requires, as a condition to take the Uniform
CPA Exam, the completion of 150 semester hours of college coursework is required
and a bachelor's degree in accounting to be licensed in New Mexico. No restric-
tions have been placed upon the types of courses students may use to complete
the 22 hours beyond the 128 hours that WNMU requires to obtain a B.B.A. in
Accounting. Suggestions made by the AICPA include additional accounting courses,
professional ethics and responsibility, globalization, research methodology, and
communication skills. It is logical that those students who intend to become CPA’s
should extend their four year program of study into the graduate level by obtaining
an MBA. However, for those students who wish to become CPA’s but who are not
interested in obtaining an advanced degree, the following program is recommended:
BBA in Accounting 128
Accounting electives 9
BSAD 510 Social Responsibility and Business Ethics 3
BSAD 556 Production and Operations Analysis 3
BSAD 586 Advanced International Business 3
Non-Business courses
(communications skills recommended) 4
Total credit hours 150

Students should discuss the latest requirements for taking the CPA exam with their
academic advisor.

Business Management Concentration (30)

BSAD 355 Communication in Business and Industry 3
BSAD 441 Business Research 3
BSAD 445 Marketing Strategy 3
BSAD 452 Organizational Behavior 3
BSAD 461 Operations Management 3
BSAD 471 Intermediate Financial Management 3
BSAD 486 International Business 3
ECON 370 Applied Business Economics 3
Two (2) Upper Division Guided Elec. in BSAD, CMPS or ECON 6
Total credit hours 30
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Management Information Systems Concentration (39)

CMPS 260 Computer Applications 3
CMPS 263 Database Design & Implementation I 3
CMPS 333 Data Analysis 3
CMPS 362 Systems Analysis & Design 3
CMPS 365 Programming for MIS 3
CMPS 415 Database Design & Implementation II 3
CMPS 435 e-Commerce 3
CMPS 467 Information Systems Networking 3
CMPS 470 Topics in Computer Science 3

business admin. & econ.

Credit hours 27

Other required upper division courses

school of
BSAD 334 Accounting Systems 3
BSAD 355 Communication in Business & Industry 3
BSAD 461 Operations Management 3
ECON 425 Money & Banking 3
Credit hours 12
Total Credit hours 39

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN

GENERAL BUSINESS
(no minor required)

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Credits 41
Upper Division credits (outside the major are not required) 42
Writing Intensive Credits 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
CMPS 111* Computer Literacy - PC 3
ECON 201* Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202* Principles of Microeconomics 3
MATH 121* Mathematics for Business Applications I
or MATH 131* College Algebra 3
MATH 221 Mathematics for Business Applications II 3

Extra Math/Computer Science Courses Required for B.A.S. degree

MATH 321 Statistics 3
CMPS 405 MIS for Managers 3
Total credit hours 6

Business Administration Core Requirements

BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 300 Legal Environment for Managers 3
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing 3
BSAD 350 Principles of Management 3
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BSAD 370 Principles of Finance 3

BSAD 451 Human Resources Management 3
BSAD 497 Business Policies & Management 3
Two (2) Upper Division Guided Elec in BSAD or ECON 6
Total credit hours 30

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC AND

NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATION
(no minor required)
A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Public and Non-Profit
Administration prepares graduates for employment in local, state, or federal govern-
ment agencies.
To graduate with a degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration, students must
pass all courses required for the major with a grade of C or higher.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Credits 41
Upper Division credits 54
Writing Intensive Credits 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
ECON 201* Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202* Principles of Microeconomics 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra 3
MATH 121* Math for Business Applications I
or MATH 131* College Algebra 3
Extra Math/Computer Science Courses Required for B.S. degree
CMPS 405 MIS for Managers 3
MATH 321 Statistics
or SOC 323 Social Statistics (also listed as GEOG/PSY 323) 3
Total credit hours 6

Public and Non-Profit Administration Core Requirements

BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 300 Legal Environment for Managers 3
BSAD 336 Fraud Examination 3
BSAD 337 Governmental Accounting 3
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing 3
BSAD 350 Principles of Management 3
BSAD 355 Communication in Business and Industry 3
BSAD 370 Principles of Finance 3
BSAD 441 Business Research
or SOC 302 Research Methods 3
BSAD 451 Human Resources Management 3
BSAD 452 Organizational Behavior 3
BSAD 454 Decision Making in Environmental Management 3
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BSAD 458 Environmental Policy Analysis 3

ECON 403 Public Finance 3
Three (3) Upper Division Guided Electives in: BSAD, CJUS, ECON
POLS, SOC, or PSY 9
Total Credit Hours 54

TWO YEAR DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

business admin. & econ.

(65 credit hours)

school of
The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration prepares students for
entry level positions in business, government and non-profit organizations.

Supporting Course Work

CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
____ ____ Fine Arts General Education 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra 3
MATH 121 Math for Business Applications I 3
HIST ___ History General Education 3
____ ____ Laboratory Science General Education 4
MVSC___ Movement Science Activity 1
____ ____ Social Science General Education 3
Total credit hours 32

Business Administration Core Requirements

BSAD 100 Introduction to Business 3
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 300 Legal Environment for Managers 3
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing 3
BSAD 350 Principles of Management 3
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Total credit hours 24
Guided Electives
Nine hours of coursework in business, computer science, or economics 9
Total credit hours for degree 65
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Minors

Accounting Minor
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 331 Financial Accounting I 3
BSAD 332 Financial Accounting II 3
BSAD 333 Cost Accounting 3
BSAD 334 Accounting Systems 3
BSAD 430 Financial Accounting III 3
BSAD 435 Auditing 3
Minimum credit hours 24

Business Administration Minor

BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD/ECON Upper or Lower Division BSAD or ECON Elective 3
BSAD ___ Upper Division Business Electives 9
Minimum credit hours 18

Economics Minor
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 370 Applied Business Economics 3
ECON ___ Upper Division Economics Electives 9
Minimum credit hours 18

Marketing Minor

Core Requirements
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing 3
BSAD 341 Consumer Behavior 3
BSAD 445 Marketing Strategy 3
Total credit hours 9

Guided Electives (9 credit hours)

At least 3 credit hours must be from Category 1
Category 1:
BSAD 342 Product Marketing 3
BSAD 343 Product Promotion 3
BSAD 344 Product Pricing 3
BSAD 345 Product Placement 3
BSAD 441 Business Research 3
BSAD 498 Special Marketing Topic 3
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At least 6 credit hours must be from Category 2

Category 2:
ART 210/212 Digital Photography I & lab 4
ART 271 Graphic Design Studio III 4
ART 303 Digital Drawing & Painting for Artists 4
ART 310 Photography II 4
ART 371 Computer Graphic Web Design 4
ART 410 Photography III 4
ART 411 Photography IV 4
CMPS 403 Desktop Publishing 3

business admin. & econ.

CMPS 430 Computer Graphics 3
CMPS 435 e-Commerce 3
ECON 360 Intermediate Microeconomics 3

school of
ECON 370 Applied Business Economics 3
ENGL 320 Creative Writing 3
ENGL 410 Advanced Creative Writing 3
FNSV 205 Sales 3
SOC 302 Research Methods 3
SOC/PSY 406 Social Psychology 3
Minimum credit hours 9
Total credit hours 18

Public Administration Minor

Core requirements
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 350 Principles of Management 3
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total credit hours 12

Guided Electives (6 credit hours)

BSAD 451 Human Resources Management
BSAD 452 Organizational Behavior
CMPS 405 MIS for Managers
ECON 403 Public Finance 6
Minimum credit hours 18
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CHICANA/CHICANO & HEMISPHERIC

STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF
Department Chair: Wulftange
Professors: Faculty across all departments at WNMU serve this department

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts

Major: Chicano & Hemispheric Studies
Minor: Hemispheric Studies, Latin American Studies, Public Service and
Leadership

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Chicano and Hemispheric Studies is to

offer a rigorous concentration of inquiry into the origins, history, and socio-political
development of Mexican Americans, whose presence in the United States dates
from February 2, 1848. This program includes a multidisciplinary approach
offering and sponsoring courses in the following areas: Chicana/Chicano and
Hemispheric Studies, Political Science, Art, Bilingual Education, History, Criminal
Justice, English, Sociology, Spanish, Communication, Anthropology, Economics,
Leadership, and Psychology. With this multidisciplinary approach, students will
be able to foster their cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth,
nurturing a lasting appreciation of learning and encouraging increased relationships
with people of diverse backgrounds.
The purpose of this degree fulfills WNMU's mission of strengthening the appreciation
for the multilingual, multicultural population of the region and state and accepting
the responsibility to be mindful and supportive of the unique opportunities afforded
by this diversity. Students graduating from this program will better understand and
appreciate diversity, tolerance, and cooperation. This program aims to preserve and
enhance the rich cultural heritage of the region it serves and to broaden its student
diversity by reaching out to students from other states and nations.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHICANO

AND HEMISPHERIC STUDIES
Supporting Course work
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
Select a minor outside of the Chicano & Hemispheric Studies discipline

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
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Core Requirements
ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology 3
BLED 416 Indo-Chicano Culture and Pedagogy 3
CCHS/POLS 210 Chicano Experience in US 3
CCHS 253 Introduction to Chicano Studies 3
CCHS 317 History of the Chicano 3
CCHS 343 Survey of Chicano Literature 3
CCHS 353 Literature of the Chicana 3
CCHS 370 Chicanos & the Media 3
CCHS 460 Language Issues of the Chicano 3

chicana/o & hemispheric

CCHS 496 Senior Seminar in Chicano Studies 3

studies, department of
CJUS 321 Criminal Justice & Minorities 3
COMM 400 Cross-Cultural Communication 3
ENGL 205 Latino Literature of the United States 3
HIST/POLS 406 American Political Thought 3
HIST/POLS 497 History & Politics of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement 3
SOC/PSY 401 Comparative Multicultural Social Studies 3
Total credit hours 49

Hemispheric Studies Minor

(21 credit hours minimum)
ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology 3
BSAD 486 International Business 3
CCHS 335 Literature of Latin America 3
ECON 420 International Economics 3
GEOG 340 Geography of Latin America 3
HIST 347 Latin American History & Politics - Colonial 3
HIST 348 Latin American History & Politics: Modern Period 3
Total credit hours 21

Latin American Studies Minor

(18 credit hours minimum)
The Latin American Studies Minor is designed to allow students to focus their studies
toward the Latin American arena and prepare for a career in this sphere. The minor
is comprised of 18 hours from the below listed courses. These courses deal exclu-
sively with Latin American/Hispanic issues or have a sufficiently large module of
study devoted to this region. At least one upper division course is required in Political
Science or History, one in Spanish. Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences is also
required.

Guided electives (select 4 courses from the following list)

ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology 3
ART 389 Mexican Art 3
BLED 416 Indo-Chicano Cultures & Pedagogy 3
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BSAD 486 International Business 3

COMM 400 Cross-Cultural Communication 3
ECON 420 International Economics 3
ECON 425 Money & Banking 3
ENGL 205 Latino Literature of the United States 3
GEOG 340 Geography of Latin American 3
HIST/POLS 310 History & Politics of Colonial Mexico 3
HIST/POLS 311 History & Politics of Modern Mexico 3
HIST 347 Latin American History & Politics - Colonial 3
HIST 348 Latin American History & Politics - Modern Period 3
PSY/SOC 401 Comparative Multicultural Social Studies 3
SPAN 303 Hispanic Culture 3
Total credit hours 12
Senior Seminar (required)
____496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
(Department may be GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSY, or SOC)

Upper division Spanish (select one course from the following list)
SPAN 350 Chicano Literature 3
SPAN 380 Spanish Workshop (Offered in Mexico) 3
SPAN 410 Survey of Spanish American Literature I 3
SPAN 411 Survey of Spanish American Literature II 3
Total upper division Spanish 3
Total credit hours 18

Public Service and Leadership Minor

(18 credit hours minimum)
CCHS 330 Public Service & Leadership 3
CCHS 430 Community Leadership Development 3
CCHS 470 Senior Seminar/Public Service & Leadership 3
SOC 259 Sociology of Race & Ethnicity 3
SOC 313 Social Inequality 3
SOC 460 Social Movements/Social Change 3
Total credit hours 18
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
& CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY,
DEPARTMENT OF
Department Chair: Hayes
Professors: Bourdette, Hayes
Associate Professor: Chavez, Warren

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Chemical Dependency;

Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Associate of Science in Criminal
Justice; and Law Enforcement Academy Certification.

crim. justice & chemical

depend., dpartment of.
Criminal Justice
Overview
The mission of the Criminal Justice Program at Western New Mexico University is
to assist law enforcement and corrections agencies by providing quality candidates
for employment and by assisting agencies to become more efficient and effective in
their role of administering criminal justice, maintaining order, and controlling crime
in society. The Criminal Justice Program strives to fulfill this mission by offering
a comprehensive program of education, two and four year academic degrees in
Criminal Justice, and continuing education offerings designed to provide practitio-
ners with opportunities to develop professionally.
Criminal Justice Degree Programs
The Criminal Justice Program offers a five month certificate program as well as
associate and bachelor degrees. The two and four year degree programs provide
students with a solid foundation in a liberal arts education. This foundation is
strengthened through Criminal Justice courses which provide the professional
orientation needed for employment in local, state, and federal criminal justice
agencies. Students seeking a B.A.S. degree choose either a Corrections or Policing
concentration depending on their career goals. Minors are not required but are
recommended in fields such as Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Chemical
Dependency, Computer Science, Spanish, Accounting or Public Administration.

Chemical Dependency
The Chemical Dependency degree prepares students for careers in areas
of chemical dependency, counseling, prevention, administration, and research.
Students will be able to be employed in public and private organizations as coun-
selors, clinical directors, program directors, prevention, research, case managers,
and managers in both adolescent and adult treatment programs.
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FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
(no minor required)
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Credits 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credits 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
PSY 102* General Psychology (prerequisite for other courses) 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 315/316 Physiological Psychology & lab 4
PSY 405 Psychology of Learning 3
PSY 412 Psychopathology 3
PSY 425 Theories of Personality 3
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology (prerequisite for other courses) 3
SOC 102 Social Problems 3
SOC 323 Social Statistics (also listed as GEOG/PSY 323)
or MATH 321 Statistics 3
SOC 391 Sociological Theory 3
SOC 406 Social Psychology 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
Complete an additional six credit hours in Math and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323
and/or Math 321, and/or Computer Science, beyond the General Education
requirements.
Note: MATH 321 or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 is required as supporting course-
work.
Chemical Dependency Core Requirements
CHDP 201 Introduction to Addiction Counseling 3
CHDP 303 The Addictive Process 3
CHDP 304 Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP 305 Chemical Dependency & the Family 3
CHDP 306 Codependency 3
CHDP 307 Special Populations in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP/CJUS 322 Substance Abuse & Crime 3
CHDP 403 Advanced Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP 404 Professional Principles 3
CHDP 408 Annual Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Inst. 3
CHDP 421 Dual Diagnosis 3
CHDP 423 Trauma & Addiction 3
CHDP 462 Research Methods in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP 465 Pharmacology 3
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CHDP 476 Counseling the Military 3

CHDP 481 Internship in Chemical Dependency 4
CHDP 487 Group Dynamics 3
Total credit hours 52

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(no minor required)
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in
Criminal Justice requires the following:
1. Students must pass all Criminal Justice and Chemical Dependency courses
with a grade of C or higher;

crim. justice & chemical

depend., dpartment of.
2. Forty-two hours of upper division coursework is required. As this is a B.A.S.
degree, upper division hours outside the major or minor are not required.

Supporting Courses (may count as General Education)

General Education credits 41
Writing Intensive credits 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra
or MATH 131 College Algebra 3
PHSC 171/173* Forensic Science I & lab 4
PHSC 172/174 Forensic Science II: Crime Scene Investigation & lab 4
POLS 201* American National Government 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology
or SOC 102* Social Problems 3
SOC 302 Research Methods 3
SOC 331 Criminology 3

Extra Math/Computer Science Courses Required for B.A.S. degree

MATH 321 Statistics
or SOC 323 Social Statistics (also listed as GEOG/PSY 323) 3
One course CMPS or MATH beyond General Education 3
Total credit hours 6
Criminal Justice Core Courses (required by all concentrations)
CJUS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJUS 210 Police & Society 3
CJUS 230 Introduction to Corrections 3
CJUS 250 Courts & the Criminal Justice System 3
CJUS 260 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency 3
CJUS 321 Criminal Justice & Minorities 3
CJUS 497 Criminal Justice Professional Skills 3
Total credit hours 21
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Corrections Concentration
CJUS 251 Institutional Corrections 3
CJUS 361 Community Based Corrections 3
CJUS 419 Corrections Law 3
Students must select fifteen credit hours of upper division
criminal justice or chemical dependency elective coursework 15
Subtotal of Corrections Concentration 24

Policing Concentration
CJUS 205 Substantive Criminal Law 3
CJUS 222 Constitutional Criminal Procedure 3
CJUS 232 Criminal Investigation 3
Students must select fifteen credit hours of upper division
criminal justice or chemical dependency elective coursework 15
Subtotal of Policing Concentration 24
Guided Electives
Guided electives are upper division courses relevant to the student's educational
and career goals. Guided electives are chosen in consultation with the student's
academic advisor. Courses listed as "Supporting Courses" may not be used to fulfill
the guided electives requirement.
Guided Electives 15

Credit for Police Academy Completion

Students who complete CJUS 101 and CJUS 102 with a grade of C or higher
may apply those courses to substitute for the following credits towards a B.A.S. in
Criminal Justice:
CJUS 205 Substantive Criminal Law 3
CJUS 210 Police & Society 3
CJUS 222 Constitutional Criminal Procedure 3
CJUS 232 Criminal Investigation 3
CJUS 250 Courts & the Criminal Justice System 3
MVSC Activity Course 1
Total credit hours 16
Students who have completed a New Mexico Department of Public Safety accred-
ited academy program that began after July 1, 2002 and passed the LEOCE will be
granted the credit for the 16 hours of coursework listed above which may be applied
towards an A.S. or B.A.S. in Criminal Justice. Documentation of successful comple-
tion of a police academy and passage of the LEOCE will be shown by law enforce-
ment officer certification issued by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

Transferring the Criminal Justice Discipline Module

To facilitate the transfer of courses within certain degree programs, New Mexico
colleges and universities have collaborated to develop transferable discipline
modules. These modules are made up of an agreed upon number of hours and
courses. When discipline modules are taken in addition to the 35-hour general
education core, (see the General Education section of the catalog) the total number
of hours in a transfer module are approximately 64. Equivalent courses within these
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modules are identified with common course numbers as an easy reference point
to guarantee transfer. Below is a list of courses taught at Western New Mexico
University that make up the criminal justice discipline module and their respec-
tive New Mexico Common Course Number. Students wishing to transfer to WNMU
should consult a similar list at their home institution for the common course equiva-
lent offered at that institution.
WNMU# NMCC# NMCC# Name
CJUS 111 CRJI 1113 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJUS 210 CRJI 2103 Police and Society
CJUS 250 CRJI 2503 Courts & the Criminal Justice Sys
CJUS 230 CRJI 2303 Introduction to Corrections
CJUS 205 CRJI 2053 Substantive Criminal Law

crim. justice & chemical

CJUS 260 CRJI 2603 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency

depend., dpartment of.

CMPS 111 BCIS 1113 Intro. to Comp. & Bus. Applications
MATH 321 MATH 2113 Statistics

An additional six hours of lower division criminal justice or second language courses
complete this module.

TWO YEAR DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

(64-65 credit hours)
Two options are available to students:

1. For those students who have completed the Law Enforcement Training
Program (CJUS 101 and CJUS 102).
2. For those students who have not completed the Law Enforcement Training
Program.

AS in Criminal Justice - Option I

(students who have completed CJUS 101 & 102 will be allowed 24 credit hours)

Supporting Courses
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
MATH ___ 105, 106, or 111 3
MVSC Credit for completion of Law Enforcement Academy 1
PHSC 172/174 Forensic Science II Crime Scene Investigation & lab 4
POLS 201 American National Government 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems
or SOC 102 Introduction to Social Problems 3
Total credit hours 32
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Additional Required Courses

CJUS 101 Law Enforcement Training Academy I 14
CJUS 102 Law Enforcement Training Academy II 10
CJUS 260 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 3
CJUS ___ Electives 6
Total credit hours 33
Option I Total 65

AS in Criminal Justice - Option II

(students who have not completed CJUS 101 & 102)

Supporting Courses
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
MATH ___ 105, 106, or 111 3
PHSC 171/173 Forensic Science I & lab 4
PHSC 172/174 Forensic Science II: Crime Scene Investigation & lab 4
POLS 201 American National Government 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
or SOC 102 Social Problems 3
Total credit hours 35

Additional Required Courses

CJUS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJUS 250 Courts & the Criminal Justice System 3
CJUS 260 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency 3
CJUS ___ Criminal Justice Guided Electives 21
Total credit hours 30
Option II Total 65

Certificate Program

Law Enforcement Training Program (28 cr. hrs.)

The Law Enforcement Training Program is a five month certificate program which
meets legislative requirements for police officer training in the State of New Mexico.
The training program is sanctioned by the Department of Public Safety. Students
must complete the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the program:

Entry Requirements
1. Psychological Exam;
2. Background Check;
3. Medical examination;
4. Physical Assessment;
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5. COMPASS reading and writing scores of 40 or higher in each area

(or completion of appropriate remedial work with a grade of C or better) or
achievement of an ACT sub-score of 21 or better (or SAT equivalent of 500)
in math, English and social science. The ACT/SAT must have been taken in
the past five years;
6. Valid drivers license;
7. U.S. citizen;
8. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average is required for completion.

Program requirements
CJUS 101 Law Enforcement Training Academy I 14
CJUS 102 Law Enforcement Training Academy II 10
PHSC 172/174 Forensic Science II CSI & lab 4

crim. justice & chemical

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Total credit hours 28
Minors
Chemical Dependency Minor
Core requirements
CHDP 201 Introduction to Addiction Counseling 3
CHDP 303 The Addictive Process 3
CHDP 304 Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP 305 Chemical Dependency & the Family 3
CHDP 306 Codependency 3
CHDP 404 Professional Prin. in Chemical Dependency 3
Total core credit hours 18
Guided Electives: (select 6 credit hours)
CHDP 307 Special Populations in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP 403 Adv. Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency 3
CHDP 408 Annual Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute 3
CHDP 421 Dual Diagnosis 3
CHDP 465 Pharmacology 3
CHDP 481 Internship in Chemical Dependency 3-6
CHDP 487 Group Dynamics 3
Total guided electives 6
Total minimum credit hours 24

Criminal Justice Minor

CJUS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJUS___ Criminal Justice Electives
(9 credit hours must be upper division level) 18
Minimum credit hours 21
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EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF
Dean: Manzanares-Gonzales
Assistant Dean for Early Childhood: Anderson
Professors: Taylor
Associate Professors: Bustamante, Harvey
Assistant Professors: Hoy, Jauregui, Martini, Neves, Weaver, Wulftange
Visiting Professors: Busby, Dirksen, Gomez, Gonzales

The purpose of the School of Education at Western New Mexico University is to:

“Ignite and nurture a spirit of learning for both educator and student.”
“Encender y alimentar un espíritu de aprendizaje
entre alumnos y maestros” (Spanish)
“Ba’ olta’ i doo olta’ i jiliigo o’ hoo’ aah bii’iistiin jidil tli’ go
naasgoo halled bee baa ‘ahwijiilyaa dooleel.” (Navajo)
“Tsit nah wah she oh nah...yah nit kay ah
Tsit nah yah nit kay no nah...Tsit nah washe ah” (Zuni)

Prospective teachers, counselors, and administrators at Western New Mexico

University are provided an opportunity to fulfill this purpose by experiencing a
specific knowledge base. All School of Education programs maximize opportuni-
ties for student thinking and achievement and facilitate active, participatory
decision making.

To the extent that this is a new way of thinking about the purpose of the work in
the School of Education, it has implications for possible changes in the curriculum
for teacher education, counseling, and educational administration. Therefore, this
catalog may not accurately reflect the School of Education program changes that
are occurring as the curriculum is restructured. The School of Education seeks
feedback for program effectiveness from several sources: clinical faculty, university
faculty, current students, employers of graduates, and, most importantly, graduates
of the program.
Therefore, in the School of Education, the curriculum must be viewed as a dynamic
set of experiences that is subject to change based on the continuous inflow of data,
including New Mexico Public Education Department requirements. The School of
Education will, when the data so indicate, request approval for curriculum changes
during the catalog year. When curriculum changes are approved through the
University structure, they will be assimilated into current degree plans.
Classes are offered at the main campus in Silver City, Mimbres Valley Learning
Center in Deming, the Nadine Gardner Center in T or C, and in Lordsburg.
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The following undergraduate degrees and certificate are offered by the School of
Education:
Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Family Support
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Family Support
Associate of Arts in Educational Assistant
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Movement Science K-12 Pedagogy, Secondary)
Bachelor of Science in Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Movement
Science K-12 Pedagogy, Secondary, Special Education)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Career and Technical Teacher Education

Teacher Education Endorsements

The Teacher Education Endorsements are university-wide with teaching fields in:
Art
Bilingual Education
Business Marketing (Secondary)
Classical Language-Spanish

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Language Arts
Mathematics
Psychology
Reading
Science (Earth & Space, General, Life, and Physical Science)
Social Studies
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Wellness
Minors
Coaching

Majors and Licensure

For New Mexico licensure passing scores are required on sections of the New
Mexico Teacher Assessments. An additional test is required for Elementary
Education, Reading, Early Childhood and most Secondary fields. All students
should check with their advisors for their appropriate test(s).
Six undergraduate teacher education program majors are offered:
Career and Technical Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Movement Science - K-12 Pedagogy
Secondary Education
Special Education
Each major has a corresponding New Mexico state teaching license. All students
must complete a teaching field/endorsement in addition to the major requirements.
All coursework used toward a teaching field/endorsement must be completed with a
grade of C or better. No minor is required.
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Professional Development Credit

Professional Development Credit (PDC) will be offered by Western New Mexico
University (WNMU) for the purpose of professional development, enrichment, and
salary advancement credit (T & E). PDC will be accepted only in special cases, for
a maximum of six hours of WNMU degree credit toward program electives, with
prior approval from the Undergraduate Programs Committee (UPC), the Dean
of the School of Education, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. PDC
courses are not part of WNMU’s approved programs nor are they appropriate
substitutes. Professional Development Credits are not recommended for licensure
and endorsement purposes. Transcript credit will identify PDC by the numbers 444
(undergraduate credit) or 544/545 (graduate credit) and a listing of the course title
as Professional Development: “Title of Course.”

Admission Requirements
The School of Education has established admission standards for entrance into
the Teacher Education Program. The higher expectations are set to assure that
all licensed teachers graduating from WNMU are qualified to maximize students’
thinking and achievement while maintaining an active, participatory classroom.
To be admitted into the School of Education all students must meet the following
requirements:
1. The first semester of enrollment in the Teacher Education Program is
open to all interested candidates who have completed 35 hours of general
education from an accredited institution.
2. During the first semester of attendance in the Teacher Education
Program, the student is required to register for and complete Foundations
of Education with a grade of C or better.
3. By the end of the first semester in Teacher Education, each candidate
must meet the following requirements:
a. Earned a Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5;
b. Completed ENGL 101, ENGL 102, PSY 102, COMM 110 and a gen-
eral education Math course with a grade of C or better;
c. Completed a degree plan approved by an advisor in the School of
Education;
d. File three letters of recommendation: two academic and one other,
preferably an employer;
e. Completed a brief Educational Autobiography addressing, “why teach?”
f. Completed a FBI Fingerprint file;
g. Basic Skills Test of NMTA taken and passed;
h. For Secondary, Career and Technical Education and K-12 Pedagogy
majors: endorsement by appropriate academic department faculty;
i. Completed TEP Application.
4. A student who has not been admitted to the School of Education may not
continue in advanced professional courses in education.

At the end of the open enrollment period, the Undergraduate Programs Committee
will determine the enrollment status. Each candidate may be admitted or denied
admission into the Teacher Education Program. Students must maintain a 2.5 and
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must have a 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. prior to enrolling in the Capstone block of
courses, with no grade lower than C.
Dismissal from Program
A student’s status in the School of Education may be withdrawn for a good
reason. The Dean has the authority to withdraw a candidate’s program status. An
adhoc committee appointed by the Dean will make a recommendation, provided
the committee determines there is just cause after a hearing. Just cause may
include, but is not limited to: 1) any disciplinary action by the School of Education,
2) conviction of felony or misdemeanor or moral turpitude, 3) charges currently
pending against a student alleging commission of a felony or misdemeanor or moral
turpitude, 4) false reporting of any claims, or 5) conduct which adversely affects the
student’s suitability as a member of the academic/professional education community.

Curriculum
The curriculum of the Teacher Education Program is comprised of four areas:
General Education, BA or BS requirements, Professional Core, and Teaching

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Application/Reinforcement and Capstone. A student who has not been admitted to
the School of Education may not continue beyond the Foundation Level.

Other Requirements
Graduation requirements differ for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Applied
Science and the Bachelor of Science. See UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS in this catalog.
The Teacher Education Program has the following New Mexico Public Education
Department requirements beyond the campus wide general education hours:
English - 3 credit hours, Fine Arts - 3 credit hours, History - 9 credit hours, including
History of New Mexico, and Lab Science from three separate disciplines:
Life Science: BIOL 101/103, 102/104, 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, 212/214,
254/256, 255/257
Physical Science: CHEM 121/123, 151/153, 152/154
PHSC 101/103, 171/173
PHYS 151/153, 152/154, 171/173, 172/174
Earth and Space Science: GEOL 101/103, 102/104, 105/107, 201/203
PHSC 115/116
Also, Special Education. Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education
majors will take MATH 301 and MATH 302 for the B.S. degree requirements.
Three credit hours of Fine Arts
All teacher education candidates must complete and submit a degree audit form 9
months before intended graduation date.
New Mexico Teacher Assessments
The New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA) are comprised of three tests and
must be taken in the following sequence in order for the student to continue in
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the Teacher Education Program. The Basic Skills test must be taken during the
Foundation block and passed before entering the Application block. The Teacher
Competency test and the appropriate Content Knowledge test must be taken and
passed before graduation. Students may take the tests earlier than required by the
Teacher Education Program. It is the responsibility of the student to take a copy
of the test results to the School of Education Office. For further information about
the New Mexico Teacher Assessments consult www.nmta.nesinc.com. It is recom-
mended that students complete the tests prior to Practice Teaching. Only the Basic
Skills test is required of students in the Career & Technical Teacher Education and
Associate Degree Programs.

Practice Teaching and Placement

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 to apply for Practice
Teaching.
Practice teaching is the culminating field experience for all teacher education candi-
dates. The general intent of this intense experience is to facilitate the transition from
student to beginning teacher. It provides teacher education candidates the opportu-
nity to assume the full-time responsibility of a classroom teacher under the supervi-
sion of a school based clinical faculty or cooperating teacher.
Students desiring a placement for Practice Teaching in locations other than in
the Cobre, Deming, Hatch, Lordsburg, Silver City or T or C school districts must
have a 3.0 and obtain permission from the Undergraduate Professional Education
Committee (UPC); this request needs to be in writing. Permission must be obtained
from the committee prior to any contact with the desired placement. There are
prerequisites for being allowed to teach outside the local area.

Teacher Education Exit Requirements

In order to exit the Teacher Education Program, receive a diploma and/or be eligible
for teacher licensure in New Mexico, WNMU students must provide the following
evidence at the end of the Practice Teaching semester. These requirements repre-
sent the summative value of mastering the outcomes of the Teacher Education
Program.
1. Professional Portfolio
2. Case Study
3. Action Learning Project
4. Video Recorded Lesson Analysis
5. Developmental Progress Report
6. Practice Teaching Summative Evaluation
7. Complete all required New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA) with passing
scores.
8. Three Letters of Recommendation
9. Teacher Educational Exit Survey (Educational Benchmark Exit Survey)
10. Professional Behaviors and Dispositions Assessment
Detailed information may be found in Practice Teaching Handbook.
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Teaching Endorsement Fields

A teaching license must have an approved teaching field. The first teaching field
must meet specific requirements as outlined in the pages following the Degree Plan
Requirements for each major. Additional teaching fields require 24 to 36 hours, 12
hours of which must be upper division for Secondary Education majors. All credit
hours used toward an endorsement/teaching field must be completed with a grade of
C or better. NMTA Content Tests are required for each additional endorsement field.
Teaching field requirements, as well as program requirements, go into effect when
the student has been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
Secondary Education teaching fields may require additional exit requirements.
Students must check with their content area advisor.

FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CAREER AND

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TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION (B.A.S.)
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Career and Technical Teacher Education degree
will prepare students for careers teaching career and technical subjects at the
secondary and post secondary levels. The program is approved by the New Mexico
Public Education Department for licensure of vocational teachers.
Specific regulations:
1. The degree is primarily designed for students who hold A.A.S. or A.S. degrees
in an applied technology/technical area.
2. The program requirements include the associate degree or at least 45 credit
hours in an applied technology/technical area, 41 hours of general education
and 40 hours of professional education courses.
3. Mathematics/Computer Science requirements: Students pursuing the B.A.S.
in CTTE degree must complete six credit hours of mathematics, computer
science and/or EDUC 402 beyond the three credit hours of mathematics and
three computer science used to fulfill the general education requirements.
4. Competencies required for secondary licensure in career and technical
teacher education will be taught within the professional education course work.
5. A supervised classroom practice teaching experience in a secondary career
and technical education program is required of all students.
6. Writing Intensive Credits 12

Professional Education Core Requirements (45 credit hours)

Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
CTTE 403 Principles & Practices of Career & Technical Educ. 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 302 Educational Psychology
or PSY 405 Psychology of Learning 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
NMTA Basic Skills Test Passed
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Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
Application & Reinforcement (15)
CTTE 422 Contextual Teaching & Learning in Career & Tech Ed
or EDUC 471 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
CTTE 431 Coordinating Experiential Work-Based Education Progr. 3
CTTE 475 Methods of Teaching in Career & Technical Ed. 3
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of
hours, Capstone.
Capstone (12)
CTTE 493 Practice Teaching in CTE 12

Applied Technology Core Requirements (45 credit hours)

Transferring the Early Childhood Education Discipline Module

To facilitate the transfer of courses within certain degree programs, New Mexico col-
leges and universities have collaborated to develop transferable discipline modules.
These modules are made up of an agreed upon number of hours and courses. When
discipline modules are taken in addition to the 35-hour general education core, (see
General Education Section of the catalog) the total number of hours in a transfer
module are approximately 64. Equivalent courses within these modules are identi-
fied with common course numbers as an easy reference point to guarantee transfer.
Below is a list of courses taught at Western New Mexico University that make up
the Early Childhood Education discipline module and their respective New Mexico
Common Course Number. Students wishing to transfer to WNMU should consult a
similar list at their home institution for the common course equivalent offered at that
institution.

WNMU# NMCC# NMCC# Title

ECED 120 ECED 2152 Professionalism
ECED 125 ECED 1133 Family & Community Collaboration
ECED 208 ECED 2183 Guiding Young Children
ECED 211 ECED 1122 Health, Safety & Nutrition
ECED 225 ECED 1143 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs
ECED 231 ECED 1113 Child Growth Development & Learning
ECED 232 ECED 2163 Curriculum Development & Implementation I
ECED 281 ECED 2162 Curriculum Development & Implementation
Practicum I (Practicum for ECED 2163)
ECED 236 ECED 2173 Curriculum Development & Implementation II
ECED 282 ECED 2172 Curriculum Development & Implementation
Practicum II (Practicum for ECED 2173)
ECED 215 READ 2113 Introduction to Reading & Literacy
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B.S. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar (as the extra English course) 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST___ History Elective 3
MATH 105/106* Math for the Liberal Arts I or II 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
SOC 101* Intro to Sociology 3
Lab Science from three separate areas*: (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12

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B.S. Requirements (6)
MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3
MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3

Early Childhood Education Professional Core Requirements (69 credits)

Contextual Knowledge (6)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
RDG 453 Children’s Literature 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
Foundation (29)
ECED 120 Professionalism 2
ECED 125 Family & Community Collaboration I 3
ECED 208 Guiding Young Children 3
ECED 211 Health, Safety & Nutrition 2
ECED 215 Introduction to Reading, Language, & Literacy 3
ECED 225 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs I 3
ECED 231 Child Growth, Development and Learning 3
ECED 232 Curriculum Develop. & Play-Birth-Age Four 3
ECED 236 Curriculum Develop. & Implemen. Age 3-Grde 3 3
ECED 281 Curriculum Develop. & Play-Birth-Age Four Practicum 2
ECED 282 Curriculum Develop. & Implemen. Age 3-Grde 3 Practicum 2
NMTA Basic Skills Test Passed
Application and Reinforcement (25)
ECED 315 Teaching Reading & Writing 3
ECED 321 Family & Community Collaboration II 2
ECED 325 Assessment of Children & Evaluation Programs II 3
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ECED 331 Research in Child Growth & Development 3

ECED 381 Teaching Reading & Writing Practicum 1
ECED 423 Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum 3
ECED 472 Methods & Materials for the Early Primary Grades 3
ECED 481 Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum Practicum 2
ECED 482 Methods & Materials Early Primary Grades Practicum 2
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
Capstone (9)
ECED 491 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching 9-12
NMTA Competency Test Passed

B.S. in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar (as the extra English course)
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST___ History Elective 3
MATH 105/106* Math for the Liberal Arts I or II 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
Lab Science from three separate areas*: (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3
MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3
Elementary Education Professional Core Requirements (51 credit hours)
Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application & Reinforcement (21)
EDUC 414 Elementary Instructional Planning & Assessment 3
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
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EDUC 472 Elementary Methods and Curriculum I 3

EDUC 473 Elementary Methods and Curriculum II 3
RDG 410 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 411 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
Capstone (12)
EDUC 492 Practice Teaching - Elementary 12

Elementary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits). Specific teaching field requirements are listed in the
Undergraduate Teaching Fields section, later in this chapter.

B.A. or B.S. in MOVEMENT SCIENCES - K-12 PEDAGOGY

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Supporting Courses (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL ___ English Elective 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST___ History Elective 3
MVSC 141 Intermediate Swimming 1
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
Lab Science from three separate areas*: (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics and/or EDUC 402 Computers in
the Classroom beyond the General Education requirements.

Professional Education Core Requirements (43 credit hours)

Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Lit 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
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Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application & Reinforcement (13)
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 474 Classroom Assessment 3
MVSC 425 P-12 Movement Sciences Curriculum 4
RDG 410 Teaching of Reading
or RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.

Capstone (12)
EDUC 493 Practice Teaching - K-12 12

Movement Science K-12 Pedagogy Core Requirements (36 credit hours)

MVSC/KINS 213 First Aid 2
MVSC/KINS 240/242 Anatomical & Physiological Kinesiology & lab 4
MVSC 245 History and Philosophy of Movement Sciences 2
MVSC 302 Teaching Outdoors & Initiative Activities 2
MVSC 303 Teaching Individual & Team Sports 3
MVSC 327 Pedagogy in Movement Sciences 3
MVSC/KINS 341/342 Physiology of Exercise & lab 4
MVSC/KINS 343 Biomechanics 3
MVSC/KINS 400 Motor Behavior 3
MVSC 402 Adapted Movement Sciences 3
MVSC/KINS 408 Assessment in Movement Sciences 3
MVSC 427 Developing Teaching Skills in MVSC 4
Total credit hours 36
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B.A. or B.S. in SECONDARY EDUCATION

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar & Usage
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST ___ History electives 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
THR 250* Storytelling 3

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Lab Science from three separate areas* (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics and/or EDUC 402 Computers in
the Classroom beyond the General Education requirements.
Secondary Education Professional Core Requirements (45 credit hours)
Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application & Reinforcement (15)
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 471 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDUC 474 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

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Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
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Capstone (12)
EDUC 494 Practice Teaching - Secondary 12

Secondary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits). Specific teaching field requirements are listed in the
Undergraduate Teaching Fields section, later in this chapter.

B.S. in SPECIAL EDUCATION

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST ___ History Elective 3
MATH 105*/106*Math for the Liberal Arts I or II 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
Lab Science from three separate areas* (Life, Physical, and Earth/Space) 12

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3
MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3
Special Education Professional Core Requirements (51 credit hours)
Contextual Knowledge (21)
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
SPED 452 Families, School, Community Relations & Except. Child 3
SPED 469 Nature & Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 3
SPED 470 Nature & Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities 3
New Mexico Teacher Assessment - Basic Skills
Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
Application & Reinforcement (15)
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
SPED 451 Behavior Management App. with Exceptional Children 3
SPED 454 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3
SPED 456 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3
SPED 476 Nat & Needs Pers w/ Emotional & Behavioral Disorders 3
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All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of
hours, Capstone.
Capstone (12)
SPED 441 Practice Teaching - Special Education 12
NOTE: Students must be Highly Qualified in at least two content areas. Highly Qualified
requires 24 hours (12 upper division, 12 lower division) in two of the following Content Areas:
Language Arts, General Science, Math, Social Studies. Students must complete Language
Arts and at least one other content area. Content Area courses listed below do not fulfill
Secondary Education major requirements:

Language Arts Concentration (24)

ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
Select one General Education Literature Course 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar & Usage
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing

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ENGL 450 Secondary English Methods 3
RDG 410 The Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 411 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3

General Science Concentration (34)

BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro Cell Biology & lab 4
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry & lab 4
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab
or GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab 4
PHSC 101/103 Physical Science for Gen Ed I & lab
or GEOL 105/107 Intro to Earth & Space Science & lab 4
___ Upper Division Science Electives 8
BIOL/PHSC/GEOL 450 Methods of Teaching Science 3
PHSC/GEOL 480 Workshop 3

Mathematics Concentration (24)

MATH 105 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I
or MATH 106 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra 3
MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Mathematics I 3
MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Mathematics II 3
MATH 304 Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher 3
MATH ___ Two extra Math electives higher than MATH 111 6
MATH ___ Upper Division electives 3

Social Studies Concentration (24)

HIST 111 World Civilization I
or HIST 112 World Civilization II 3
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HIST 201 American History I

or HIST 202 American History II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST ___ One extra Upper Division History elective 3
ECON, GEOG, POLS and/or SOC Elective 3
ECON, GEOG, POLS and/or SOC Upper Division elective 9

DOUBLE MAJOR DEGREES

B.A. or B.S. in SECONDARY EDUCATION AND MATH

This degree is a double major from the School of Education and the Department of
Math and Computer Science for secondary mathematics teachers.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar and Usage
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST___ History Elective 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
THR 250* Storytelling 3
Lab Science from three separate areas: (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics and/or EDUC 402 Computers in
the Classroom beyond the General Education requirements. This requirement
is fulfilled by the Mathematics core requirement.
Secondary Education Professional Core Requirements (45 credit hours)
Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Lit. 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
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Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application & Reinforcement (15)
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 471 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDUC 474 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
Capstone (12)
EDUC 494 Practice Teaching - Secondary 12

Mathematics Core Requirements (25 credit hours minimum)

CMPS 170 Computer Programming I 3
MATH 131 College Algebra *3

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MATH 132 Trigonometry *3
MATH 171 Calculus I 5
MATH 172 Calculus II 4
MATH 210 Foundations of Mathematical Thinking 3
MATH 271 Calculus III 4
MATH 321 Statistics 3
MATH 496 Senior Project and Seminar 3
Total credit hours 25-31
* may be waived for students with the proper background

Mathematics Education (Secondary) Concentration

MATH 304 Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher 3
MATH 327 Survey of Geometry 3
MATH 312 Computational Linear Algebra
or MATH 410 Abstract Mathematics 3
6 credit hours of upper division mathematics courses. 6
Minimum concentration credit hours 15
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B.S. in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND

SCIENCE EDUCATION
This degree is a double major from the School of Education and the Department of
Natural Sciences.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar (as the extra English course)
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST___ History Elective 3
MATH 105/106* Math for the Liberal Arts I or II 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
Lab Science from three separate areas*: (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3
MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3
Elementary Education Professional Core Requirements (51 credit hours)
Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application & Reinforcement (21)
EDUC 414 Elementary Instructional Planning & Assessment 3
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 472 Elementary Methods & Curriculum I 3
EDUC 473 Elementary Methods & Curriculum II 3
RDG 410 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 411 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
Capstone (12)
EDUC 492 Practice Teaching - Elementary 12
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Science Education Core Requirements

BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant, Form & Function 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animals, Form & Function 4
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab 4
PHYS 151/153 General Physics I & lab 4
or PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I & lab 4
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab 4
GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab 4
BIOL/PHSC/GEOL 450 Methods of Teaching Science 3
Total core credit hours 27

Concentrations - Students select one of the following four concentration:

Earth and Space Science Concentration

GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
GEOL 305/307 Weather & Climate & lab 4
GEOL 315 Geology of New Mexico 3
GEOL ___ Upper Division Elective 4

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PHSC 115/116 Descriptive Astronomy & lab 4
Concentration credit hours 19

General Science Concentration

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
CHEM/GEOL/PHSC/PHYS ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
Concentration credit hours 18-20

Life Science Concentration

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
BIOL ___ Advisor approved elective 4
Concentration credit hours 19

Physical Science Concentration

CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
PHYS 152/154 General Physics II & lab
or PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics II & lab 4
CHEM 351/353 Organic Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 352/354 Organic Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
Concentration credit hours 19-20
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B.A. or B.S. in SECONDARY EDUCATION AND

SCIENCE EDUCATION
This degree is a double major from the School of Education and the Department of
Natural Sciences.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar and Usage
or ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
HIST 111/112* World Civilization I or II 3
HIST 201/202* American History I or II 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST ___ History electives 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
THR 250* Storytelling 3
Lab Science from three separate areas* (Life, Physical, & Earth/Space) 12

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics and/or EDUC 402 Computers in
the Classroom beyond the General Education requirements.

Secondary Education Professional Core Requirements (45 credit hours)

Contextual Knowledge (15)
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3
SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Foundation (3)
EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application & Reinforcement (15)
EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 471 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDUC 474 Classroom Assessment 3
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RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3

SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.

Capstone (12)
EDUC 494 Practice Teaching - Secondary 12

Science Education Core Requirements

BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant, Form & Function 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animals, Form & Function 4
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab 4
PHYS 151/153 General Physics I & lab 4
or PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I & lab 4
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab 4
GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab 4
BIOL/PHSC/GEOL 450 Methods of Teaching Science 3

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Total core credit hours 27

Concentrations - Students select one of the following four concentrations:

Earth and Space Science Concentration

GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
GEOL 305/307 Weather & Climate & lab 4
GEOL 315 Geology of New Mexico 3
GEOL ___ upper division course 4
PHSC 115/116 Descriptive Astronomy & lab 4
Concentration credit hours 19

General Science Concentration

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
CHEM/GEOL/PHSC/PHYS ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
Concentration credit hours 18-20

Life Science Concentration

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
BIOL ___ Advisor approved elective 4
Concentration credit hours 19

Physical Science Concentration

CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
PHYS 152/154 General Physics II & lab
or PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics II & lab 4
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CHEM 351/353 Organic Chemistry I & lab 4

CHEM 352/354 Organic Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
Concentration credit hours 19-20

School of Education Undergraduate Teaching Fields

(Note: Teaching Field courses may overlap with General Education or Professional
Education Core areas.)

Art Education
(elementary only)
ART 101 2-D Design 4
ART 103 3-D Design 4
ART 107 Drawing I 4
ART 211 Art Appreciation 3
ART 2__ Select one Introductory Studio Art Course: 4
(ART 205, 210/212, 221, 230, 241, 251, 261, 271)
ART 425 Elementary Art Methods 3
IDEA 104 4-D Media 4
Total credit hours 26

Art Education- secondary

Secondary Students may complete a double major in both Secondary Education and
Art, or the option of earning a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Art or a Bachelor of Fine
Arts, and then obtaining the MAT requirements for teaching.

Bilingual Education
(Elementary & Secondary)
Spanish Bilingual Education (30 credit hours)
BLED 401 Current Issues in Language Minority Education 3
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 416 Indo-Chicano Cultures and Pedagogy 3
BLED 427 Linguistics 1 for L2 teachers 3
BLED 428 Linguistics 2 for L2 teachers 3
BLED 431 Language Arts in Spanish 3
BLED 434 Content Literacy in Spanish 3
BLED 441 English Language Acquisition & Development 3
SPAN ___ Upper division courses in Spanish 6
Total credit hours 30

Zuni Bilingual Education (30 credit hours)

BLED 401 Current Issues in Language Minority Education 3
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 416 Indo-Chicano Cultures & Pedagogy 3
BLED 421 Zuni Culture & Pedagogy 3
BLED 427 Linguistics 1 for L2 teachers 3
BLED 428 Linguistics 2 for L2 teachers 3
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BLED 432 Language Arts in Zuni 3

BLED 435 Content Literacy in Zuni 3
BLED 438 Teaching Reading in Zuni 3
BLED 441 English Language Acquisition and Development 3
Total credit hours 30

Navajo Bilingual Education (30 credit hours)

BLED 401 Current Issues in Language Minority Education 3
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 416 Indo-Chicano Cultures & Pedagogy 3
BLED 419 Navajo Culture and Pedagogy 3
BLED 427 Linguistics 1 for L2 teachers 3
BLED 428 Linguistics 2 for L2 teachers 3
BLED 433 Language Arts in Navajo 3
BLED 436 Content Literacy in Navajo 3
BLED 439 Teaching Reading in Navajo 3
BLED 441 English Language Acquisition & Development 3
Total credit hours 30

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Business Marketing
(Secondary only)
BSAD 100 Introduction to Business 3
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 300 Legal Environment for Managers 3
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing 3
BSAD 350 Principles of Management 3
BSAD 450 Methods, Materials, & Org. in Bus. Mkt Teacher Prog. 3
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
BOFT 110 Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Formatting 3
BOFT 120 Word Processing I 3
BOFT 241 Business Computations 3
Total credit hours 33
Classical Language - Spanish
(Elementary & Secondary)
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
and SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
or
SPAN 213 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I 3
and SPAN 214 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II 3
SPAN 301 Spanish Literature I
or SPAN 302 Spanish Literature II 3
SPAN 303 Hispanic Culture 3
SPAN 308 Advanced Grammar & Composition 3
SPAN 350 Chicano Literature 3
SPAN 410 Spanish-American Literature I
or SPAN 411 Spanish-American Literature II 3
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SPAN 423 Spanish Phonetics 3

SPAN 425 Applied Linguistics for Spanish 3
SPAN ___ Upper division Spanish elective 3
Total credit hours 30

Language Arts
Elementary Education (36 credit hours)
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 296 American Literature I (outside of Gen’l Ed req.)
or ENGL 297 American Literature II 3
ENGL 300 Heroic Myth & Legend
or ENGL 353 The Novel 3
ENGL 304 History of the English Language 3
ENGL 320 Creative Writing
or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
ENGL 415 Life and Literature of New Mexico 3
or ENGL 451 Literature of the American West
RDG 410 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 411 Corrective Reading 3
RDG 412 Diag. & Pres. of Reading for Diverse Learners 3
RDG 437 Literacy: Teaching Applications 3
RDG 453 Children’s Literature 3
THR 250* Storytelling 3
Total credit hours 36

Secondary Education (36 credit hours)

Select four of the first five courses, outside of the Gen’l Ed requirements
ENGL 201 Introduction to Literature
ENGL 293 English Literature I
ENGL 294 English Literature II
ENGL 296 American Literature I
ENGL 297 American Literature II 12
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar and Usage 3
ENGL 415 Life & Literature of New Mexico 3
ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
ENGL 440 Shakespeare 3
ENGL 450 Secondary English Methods 3
RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3
Upper division English electives with advisor approval 6
Total credit hours 36

Mathematics
(Elementary only)
MATH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3
MATH 106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3
MATH 131 College Algebra 3
MATH 132 Trigonometry 3
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MATH 171 Calculus I 5

MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Mathematics I 3
MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Mathematics II 3
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Total credit hours 26

Mathematics
(Secondary only)
Secondary students complete a double major in both Secondary Education and
Mathematics, with a concentration in education. The degree plan is listed in the
Double major section of this chapter.

Psychology
(Elementary & Secondary)
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3

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PSY 315/316 Physiological Psychology & lab 4
PSY 333/334 Experimental Psychology & lab 4
PSY 405 Psychology of Learning 3
PSY 412 Psychopathology 3
PSY 420 Diagnostics & Evaluation 3
Total credit hours 26

Reading
(Elementary & Secondary)
RDG 410 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 411 Corrective Reading 3
RDG 412 Diagnosis & Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners 3
RDG 414 Theoretical Models of Reading 3
RDG 415 Remedial Reading 3
RDG 417 Early Childhood Reading 3
RDG 437 Literacy: Teaching Applications 3
RDG 453 Children’s Literature 3
RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3
RDG 481 Practicum in Reading 3
Total credit hours 30

Science
Secondary students complete a double major in both Secondary Education and
Science Education with concentrations in Earth and Space Science, General
Science, Life Science, or Physical Science. Specific lab science courses are
required for each concentration. The degree plan is listed in the Double major section
of this chapter. Elementary students may either choose to double major or take the
courses listed here.
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General Science
(Elementary only)
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form/Function/Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Introduction to Cell Biology & lab 4
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab 4
GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab 4
GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
PHYS 151/153 General Physics I & lab
or PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I 4
BIOL ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
CHEM/GEOL/PHSC/PHYS ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
BIOL/PHSC/GEOL 450 Methods of Teaching Science 3
Total credit hours 41-43
Social Studies
(Elementary & Secondary)
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 425 Money & Banking 3
GEOG 202 Human Geography 3
GEOG 205 World Regional Geography 3
HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3
HIST 450 Secondary Teaching Methods 3
POLS 201 American National Government 3
POLS 405 American Constitutional Development 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 313 Social Inequality 3
__ 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
(this course may be taken from any Social Science discipline)
In addition, one course from the following list will be required (3 hours each):
ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology
ECON 403 Public Finance
GEOG 342 Social Geography
GEOG 400 Population Analysis
GEOG 403 Economic Geography
HIST/POLS 311 History & Politics of Modern Mexico
HIST 365 Nazi Germany & the Holocaust
HIST 409 Seminar in Local History
HIST 421 Contemporary North American Indians
HIST 422 Indians of the Southwest
HIST 435 The Civil War and Reconstruction
POLS 312 American Foreign Relations
SOC 259 Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
SOC 450 Environmental Sociology 3
Total credit hours 36
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

TESOL
(Elementary & Secondary)
BLED 401 Current Issues in Language Minority Education 3
BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 416 Indo-Chicano Cultures and Pedagogy 3
BLED 427 Linguistics 1 for L2 Teachers 3
BLED 428 Linguistics 2 for L2 Teachers 3
BLED 441 English Language Acquisition & Development 3
BLED 445 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
Select one of the following: BLED 424, 431, 434, 437, or 480 3
All students take 2 semesters of a language 6
Total credit hours 30

Wellness
(Elementary & Secondary)

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Select a minimum of 24 credit hours from the following:
MVSC/KINS 213 First Aid 2
MVSC/KINS 240/242 Anatomical and Physiological Kinesiology & lab 4
WELL 162 Personal & Community Wellness Education 3
WELL 262 Introduction to Wellness Education 3
WELL/KINS 300 Nutrition/Diet Therapy 3
WELL 361 Introduction to Community Wellness 3
WELL 362 Curriculum in Wellness Education 3
WELL 450 Wellness Education Methods & Materials 3
WELL 460 Wellness Program Planning & Evaluation 3
WELL 464 Substance Use/Abuse 3
WELL 465 Wellness of the Senior Population 3
WELL 470 Human Sexuality 3
Total minimum credit hours 24

Minor
Coaching
MVSC/KINS 215 Basic Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3
MVSC 218 Introduction to Coaching 3
MVSC/KINS 341/342 Physiology of Exercise & lab 4
MVSC/KINS 343 Biomechanics 3
MVSC/KINS 400 Motor Behavior 3
MVSC 406 Sports Psychology 3
MVSC/KINS 441/443 Principles of Conditioning & lab 4
MVSC 445 Sport in American Culture 3
Total credit hours 26
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TWO YEAR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Western New Mexico University offers three programs in the field of Early Childhood
Education and Family Support: Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
and Family Support, Associate of Arts in Educational Assistant, and the Vocational
Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Family Support.
Requirements for admission in the Early Childhood Education and Family Support
Program beginning with the program which started in August 2010 are:
1. Prior to entering the Early Childhood Education program a student will complete
a pre-admission application for the Early Childhood Education program and for
the Educational Assistant program.
2. For the Early Childhood Education and Family Support Associate Degree or the
Associate Degree for Educational Assistant, the candidate must complete the
following exit requirements:
• obtain a passing score on the NMTA Test of Basic Skills
• a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.
• successfully complete the requirements of the Exit Portfolio.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education and Family Support is
designed to equip the student with knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the needs
of a variety of state and community programs including but not limited to:
• Public school classroom assistants
• Child care providers
• School age child care staff
• Family home visitors
• Early interventionists
• Infant Mental Health professionals
• Social workers
• Health professionals
• Child and Adult Care Food Program representatives
• Foster Care Parents and others interested in parenting issues
This inclusive degree is designed to achieve competence in the areas defined by
the New Mexico Office of Child Development. WNMU has participated with other
New Mexico colleges and universities to develop a transfer module and common
core competencies to facilitate the transfer of credit from one institution to another.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education helps the student
begin to attain credit and experience that will lead to New Mexico Early Childhood
Licensure. However, the New Mexico License requires that courses be completed
at both the associate degree and bachelor degree levels.
Individuals seeking the WNMU Vocational Certificate, which is a state recognized
certificate, may graduate by completing the same core courses required for the
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and Family Support plus 3 additional
credits in either CMPS 110 or CMPS 111 (Computer Literacy).
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Western New Mexico University also offers an Associate of Arts Degree in

Educational Assistant. The classes are designed to recognize the diverse population
of our public schools and meet the needs of the students in the variety of programs
in southern New Mexico.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

AND FAMILY SUPPORT
(67 credit hours)
Supporting Course Work
COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
CMPS 110 Computer Literacy - MacIntosh
or CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
HIST 111 World Civilization I
or HIST 112 World Civilization lI 3

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HIST 201 American History I
or HIST 202 American History II 3
MATH 105 Math for the Liberal Arts I
or MATH 106 Math for the Liberal Arts II 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
General Education Lab Science from two different disciplines
(Life Science, Physical Science, or Earth and Space Science) 8
Total credit hours 35
New Mexico Teacher Assessment Basic Skills taken and passed

Early Childhood Education and Family Support Core Requirements (19)

ECED 120 Professionalism 2
ECED 125 Family & Community Collaboration I 3
ECED 181 Internship in Early Childhood Education 3
ECED 208 Guiding Young Children 3
ECED 211 Health, Safety & Nutrition 2
ECED 225 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Program I 3
ECED 231 Child Growth, Development & Learning 3
Core credit hours 19

Concentrations - Students select one of the two concentrations:

Early Childhood Teacher - Birth Grade 3 Concentration (13)

ECED 215 Introduction to Reading, Language/Literacy 3
ECED 232 Curriculum Develop & Play-Birth through Age 4 3
ECED 236 Curriculum Develop & Implemen Age 3-Grde 3 3
ECED 281 Curriculum Develop & Play-Birth-Age 4 Practicum 2
ECED 282 Curriculum Develop & Implemen Age 3-Grde 3 Practicum 2
Concentration credit hours 13
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Family Infant Toddler Studies Concentration (13)

ECED 271 Infant Toddler Growth, Development & Learning Practicum 2
ECED 272 Bldg Relation with Infants, Toddlers & Families Practicum 2
ECED 276 Infant Toddler Growth, Development & Learning 3
ECED 278 Bldg Relationships with Infants, Toddlers/Their Families 3
ECED 279 Caregiving for Infants & Toddlers 3
Concentration credit hours 13

Exit Portfolio Required

Total credit hours 67

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

(65 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking 3
CMPS 110 Computer Literacy - MacIntosh
or CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
HIST 111 World Civilization I
or HIST 112 World Civilization II 3
HIST 201 American History I
or HIST 202 American History II 3
MATH 105 Math for the Liberal Arts I
or MATH 106 Math for the Liberal Arts II 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
General Education lab science from two separate disciplines 8
Total credit hours 35
New Mexico Teacher Assessment Basic Skills taken and passed

Educational Assistant Core Requirements (30)

ART 107 Drawing I 4
SPAN ___ Choose one of the following:
101, 102, 151, 152, 201, 202, 213, 214 3
RDG 137 Reading Literacy 3
MATH 112 Music Rhythm, & Mathematics 3
ECED 208 Guiding Young Children 3
ECED 211 Health, Safety & Nutrition 2
ECED 215 Introduction to Reading, Language, & Literacy 3
ECED 221 Designing Curriculum for Diversities in ECE 3
BLED 255 Current Issues in Bilingual Education 3
Elective Any 200 level Humanities Department Course 3
Total credit hours 30
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Individuals enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Family Support

Associate Degree programs, and who have successfully completed and/or hold
a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential may seek approval to use
the CDA to substitute for one or more of the following courses: ECED 120, 181, 211,
221, and 231. Permission for such substitution will require review of the student’s
work, CDA Portfolio and an interview with the Early Childhood Education Advisor.
Permission to substitute the CDA may be granted only by the Assistant Dean for
Early Childhood Education and will be documented on the student’s Program of
Study.

WNMU EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

AND FAMILY SUPPORT
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Individuals seeking the WNMU Certificate (a state recognized certificate) may
graduate by completing the same core courses required for the Associate degree
in Early Childhood Education and Family Support with Early Childhood Teacher
concentration plus a Computer Literacy course.

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Early Childhood Education and Family Support Core Requirements
ECED 120 Professionalism 2
ECED 125 Family & Community Collaboration I 3
ECED 181 Internship in Early Childhood Education 3
ECED 208 Guiding Young Children 3
ECED 211 Health, Safety & Nutrition 2
ECED 215 Introduction to Reading, Language, & Literacy 3
ECED 225 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Program I 3
ECED 231 Child Growth, Development & Learning 3
ECED 232 Curriculum Develop & Play-Birth through Age Four 3
ECED 236 Curriculum Develop & Implemen Age 3-Grde 3 3
ECED 281 Curriculum Develop & Play-Birth-Age Four Practicum 2
ECED 282 Curriculum Develop & Implemen Age 3-Grde 3 Practicum 2
Total core credit hours 32

Additional Computer Literacy Requirement

CMPS 110/111 Computer Literacy 3
Total certificate credit hours 35
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EXPRESSIVE ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF

Department Chair: Elder (Theater)
Professor: Maya, Metcalf (Art)
Associate Professor: Elder (Theater)
Assistant Professors: Bill (Digital Media)
Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science,
Associate of Arts
Majors: Art, Graphic Design, Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts
Minors: Art, Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts

THE EXPRESSIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT includes courses in Visual Art and

Interdisciplinary Media Studies which contribute to the university's mission of
teaching excellence as its preeminent goal. The Expressive Arts Department has
established its specific mission of embracing and encouraging creative thought, self-
discovery, acquiring skills, and knowledge of the creative arts.

ART DISCIPLINE
Art students enrolled at WNMU have options towards professional careers in the
visual arts. The AA degree in Graphic Design leads towards the computer related
workforce. The BA or BS degrees may lead toward art education or studio practices.
The BFA Program requires an application process and a strong, competitive portfolio
for admission and is designed as preparation for graduate study. Art as a discipline
provides the facilities and assistance for developing competence in the visual arts,
art education, art history, and the graphic arts.
The art discipline offers several degree options: Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA),
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA/BS), Associate of Arts (AA) in Graphic
Design, and an Art Minor.
• Lab fees are required in Studio Courses.
• Lab fees provide studio equipment, their maintenance/repair, and studio mate-
rials. Students will provide their own personal tools and supplies.
• Admission to the BA/BS Art Programs and the AA Graphic Design Program
adhere to the University open enrollment policy.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees (B.F.A.): A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in fine
arts is a four-year degree program which allows a student to approach an education
in the visual arts within a university context. This means that studio courses in such
areas as ceramics, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and also interdisci-
plinary combinations of these media, will be studied alongside academic disciplines
The Bachelor of Arts & Bachelors of Science (BA/BS): the degree offers 60 credit
hours in art with specialization in studio art. Students will be prepared for graduate
school to pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching and could pursue a MFA Degree
outside of WNMU, or practice art professionally. No minor required.
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design (AA): The degree prepares students to enter
the graphic design workforce. The program incorporates a broad art and design
curriculum utilizing computer skills.
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Art Minor: enables students majoring in other fields to acquire an art proficiency.
Art Scholarships: The DeGrazia Scholarship in Fine Arts, Francis McCray
Scholarship, Lorraine Schula Scholarship, John Stermer Art Scholarship, Chase
Web Art Scholarship, Winters Kasten State match scholarship: Each scholar-
ship varies in amounts up to $500.00 per academic year. Art scholarships are
awarded to incoming students with artistic potential and current outstanding Art
and outstanding BFA students. Art scholarships are awarded each Spring for the
following year. Scholarship Application Forms are available in the Expressive Arts
Office. Completed applications are due by 12 noon on the first Thursday in April to
the Expressive Arts Office.
Art Education Program Description: The Art Discipline within the Expressive
Arts Department works in conjunction with the School of Education in two ways.
1) Students interested in attaining Art Certification are required to complete a BA/
BS/BFA in Art and pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching with Art as their qualifying
field. 2) Students interested in the Elementary Education Program take the 26-hour
Art Teaching Endorsement in conjunction with the Elementary Education Program.

INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPRESSIVE ARTS (IDEA)

The Interdisciplinary Program in Expressive Arts will prepare the student for a variety
of careers and future educational options in the arts and related fields. The program
encompasses digital media, audio production, performing arts, and visual arts.
Coursework in these disciplines is designed so that students receive a broad and

expressive arts,
department of
comprehensive education in all four areas with an emphasis on interfacing various
media which students can then apply to various audio/visual (real world) contexts. At
the same time, the program is intentionally crafted in a flexible manner that permits
students to tailor their actual degree plan to suit their individual interests and goals.
Students will learn fundamental skills through a broad exposure to various media in
their core courses, followed by hands-on experiences that involve students in both
technical and creative ways as they explore these media. Students will concur-
rently analyze and critically examine topics in media theory and contemporary media
practices to compare artistic modes and forms of expression across a range of both
historical and current contexts. Students will be able to recognize and articulate the
diversity of artistic experience across the spectrum of cultural perspectives and will
draw upon those perspectives to inform their own awareness and understanding of
the complex interdependent relationship between the arts and various cultures. The
program culminates in a senior project that the student chooses (in consultation
with a chosen advisor). This project will demonstrate both an academic grasp of the
subjects that make up the project but will, more importantly, express the student's
individual and creative approach to artistic communication. Degree options include:
BA/BS, BFA and minor.
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FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN FINE ART (B.F.A.)

(no minor required)
Acceptance to this program is competitive and the applicant is expected to demon-
strate creative ability with potential in the visual arts. If denied admittance into the
program, the student may reapply the following spring.

Eligibility for BFA Admissions:

• Successful completion of three semesters of course work (minimum 24 credit
hours in Art) with a 3.0 G.P.A. in all art courses taken.
• Successful completion of the following core art courses: 101, 103, 107 and
IDEA 104.
• Applicants must obtain sponsorship from a full-time faculty member.
• Students must submit their portfolio, BFA statement, unofficial tran-
scripts, and application form to the Expressive Arts Office by 12:00 noon
the first Thursday in April.
Portfolio: (20) images on a CD, DVD, USB flash drive, or 35 mm labeled slides
and a corresponding list identifying the art work.
BFA Statement: (one page) BFA goals and art philosophy
Application Form: Available through the Expressive Arts Office

Supporting Course Work

General Education Requirement 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
(note: all Art History courses are designated as writing-intensive).
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

Fine Arts Core Requirements (84 credit hours)

Art & Design
ART 101 2-D Design 4
ART 103 3-D Design 4
ART 107 Drawing I 4
ART 114 Graphics & Typography - Illustrator
or DMC 110 Digital Image Editing I/Adobe Photoshop 3
ART 301 Life Drawing 4
ART 303 Digital Drawing & Painting for Artist 4
IDEA 104 4-D Media 4
Total Art & Design credits 27
Studio (select three of the following plus six upper division electives)
ART 205 Non-Toxic Printmaking I 4
ART 210/212 Digital Photography I & lab 4
ART 221 Beginning Fibers I 4
ART 230 Papermaking I 4
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ART 241 Appreciation of Clay 4

ART 251 Painting I 4
ART 261 Appreciation of Sculpture 4
ART 271 Graphic Design Studio III 4
ART ___ Six upper division studio courses (300’s-400’s) 24
Total Studio credits 36
Art History (select four of the following courses)
ART 378 History of World Art: Women in Art 3
ART 386 History of World Art: Pre-Renaissance Art 3
ART 387 History of World Art: Renaissance/Baroque 3
ART 388 History of World Art: Contemporary Art 3
ART 389 History of World Art: Mexican Art 3
ART ___ Art History 3
Total Art History credits 12
Additional BFA Requirements
ART 475 Art History Visual Thesis 1
ART 476 BFA Portfolio & Business 3
ART 477 Seminar (1 credit each, 2 semesters) 2
ART 481 Internship (45 hours in the field) 1
ART 492 Assessment of Conceptual Development 1
ART 493 BFA Exhibit & Final Portfolio Review 1
Total Additional BFA credits 9

expressive arts,
department of
Total BFA Core Requirements 84
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ART

(no minor required)
Art majors are required to present a senior exhibition in the WNMU McCray Gallery
during the last semester prior to graduation. See your advisor for guidelines.

Supporting Course Work

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
(note: all Art History courses are WIC designated).
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics beyond the General Education
requirements.

Art Core Requirements (60 credit hours)

Art & Design (select three of the first four listed, plus ART 301)
ART 101 2-D Design 4
ART 103 3-D Design 4
ART 107 Drawing I 4
IDEA 104 4-D Media 4
ART 301 Life Drawing (Required) 4
Total Art & Design credits 16
Studio (select three of the following plus five upper division electives)
ART 205 Non-Toxic Printmaking I 4
ART 210/212 Digital Photography I & lab 4
ART 221 Beginning Fibers I 4
ART 230 Papermaking I 4
ART 241 Appreciation of Clay 4
ART 251 Painting I 4
ART 261 Appreciation of Sculpture 4
ART 271 Graphic Design Studio III 4
ART ___ Five upper division studio courses (300’s-400’s) 20
Total Studio credits 32
Art History (select four of the following)
ART 378 History of World Art: Women in Art 3
ART 386 History of World Art: Pre-Renaissance Art 3
ART 387 History of World Art: Renaissance/Baroque 3
ART 388 History of World Art: Contemporary Art 3
ART 389 History of World Art: Mexican Art 3
ART 480 Art Workshop 3
Total Art History credits 12
Total Art Core Requirements 60
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN

INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPRESSIVE ARTS
(no minor required)

The student will work with their advisor to tailor their degree plan. See eligibility for
B.F.A. Admission under the section Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

Supporting Course Work

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
(note: all Art History courses are WIC designated).
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts Core Requirements (82 credit hours)

Core 100's Requirements (20 credit hours)

(select 20 credit hours of 100 level courses from the following disciplines)
ART, DMC, IDEA, MUSC, THR
Total 100 level credits 20

Core 200's Requirements (9 credit hours)

expressive arts,
department of
(select 9 credit hours of 200 level courses from the following disciplines)
ART, DMC, MUSC, THR
Total 200 level credits 9

Upper Division Specialization Requirements (32 credit hours minimum)

(select 32 credit hours minimum of 300's/400's from the following disciplines)
ART, IDEA
Total Upper Division credits 32
Art History Courses (15 credit hours minimum)
(select 15 credit hours of Art History courses)
Total Art History credits 15
Final Project (6 credit hours minimum)
Select at least 2 more credits from ART 475, 476 and 493
ART 475 Art History Visual Thesis 1
ART 476 Business & Portfolio 3
ART 493 BFA Exhibit & Final Portfolio Review 1
IDEA 496 Studio IV: Senior Capstone Project (required) 4
Total Final Project credits 6
Total Expressive Arts Core Requirements 82
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPRESSIVE ARTS
(no minor required)

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
IDEA 110* Digital Literacy 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 Social Statistics beyond the General Education
requirements.
Core 100 and 200 Requirements (20 credit hours)
Select 100 and 200 level courses from Digital Media Communication or Digital
Art related courses.
Total credits hours 20
Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts Core Requirements (27 credit hours)
IDEA 110 Digital Literacy 3
IDEA 310 Studio I: Image & Sound 6
IDEA 317 Creative Interface 1 1
IDEA 317 Creative Interface 2 1
IDEA 350 Studio II: Image & Text 6
IDEA 410 Studio III: Live & Installation 6
IDEA 496 Studio IV: Senior Capstone Project 4
Total Interdisciplinary Express Arts Core Requirements 27

Upper Division Specialization Requirements (9 credit hours minimum)

(select at least three courses from the following:
IDEA 312 Digital Sound Creation & Editing 3
IDEA 313 Design Theory 3
IDEA 315 Improvisation & Exploration 3
IDEA 319 Symbol, Self & Society 3
IDEA 342 Why/When/How of Art & Music 3
IDEA 343 Movement in Performance 3
IDEA 353 Music & Sound for Film/Video 3
IDEA 356 Story Creating 3
IDEA 492 Portfolio & Business Issues 3
Total Upper Division Specialization credits 9
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TWO YEAR DEGREE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
(66 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

ART 211 Art Appreciation 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
IDEA 110 Digital Literacy 3
Total credit hours 9
Graphic Design Core Requirements
ART 101 2-D Design 4
ART 103 3-D Design 4
ART 107 Drawing I 4
ART 114 Graphics & Typography - Illustrator 4
ART 115 Digital Drawing & Painting for Designers
or ART 205 Non-toxic Printmaking I
ART 171 Graphic Design Studio I 4
ART 172 Graphic Design Studio II 4
ART 215 Portfolio & Business 3
ART 271 Graphic Design Studio III 4
ART 272 Graphic Design Studio IV 4
ART 281 Internship in Art 2

expressive arts,
department of
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing 3
DMC 125 Image Editing II 3
DMC 200 Web Production 3
IDEA 104 4-D Media 4
Total core credit hours 53
Guided Electives (select one)
ART 207 Drawing II 4
ART 210/212 Digital Photography I & lab 4
ART 115 Digital Drawing & Painting (if not taken above)
or ART 205 Non-toxic Printmaking I (if not taken above) 4
ART 221 Beginning Fibers I 4
ART 230 Papermaking I 4
ART 241 Appreciation of Clay 4
ART 251 Painting I 4
ART 261 Appreciation of Sculpture 4
Minimum elective credit hours 4
Total credit hours 66
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Minors
Art Minor
(23 credit hours minimum)
Foundation (select three of the following)
ART 101 2-D Design 4
ART 103 3-D Design 4
ART 107 Drawing I 4
IDEA 104 4-D Media 4
Total minimum Foundation credits 12
Studio Courses (select two of the following)
ART 205 Non-Toxic Printmaking I 4
ART 210/212 Digital Photography I & lab 4
ART 221 Beginning Fibers I 4
ART 230 Papermaking I 4
ART 241 Appreciation of Clay 4
ART 251 Painting I 4
ART 261 Appreciation of Sculpture 4
ART 271 Graphic Design Studio III 4
ART 301 Life Drawing 4
Total minimum Studio credits 8
Art History Courses (select one of the following)
ART 378 History of World Art: Women in Art 3
ART 386 History of World Art: Pre-Renaissance Art 3
ART 387 History of World Art: Renaissance/Baroque 3
ART 388 History of World Art: Contemporary Art 3
ART 389 History of World Art: Mexican Art 3
Total minimum Art History credits 3
Total minimum credit hours 23

Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts Minor

(25 credit hours minimum)
DMC 105 Digital Film Editing I 3
DMC 110 Digital Image Editing II 3
DMC 115 Animation & Visual Effects 4
DMC 200 Web Production
or DMC 210 Audio Production I 3
IDEA 310 Studio I: Image & Sound 6
IDEA 350 Studio II: Image & Text 6
Total credit hours 25
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HUMANITIES, DEPARTMENT OF
Department Chair: Wallet-Ortiz
Professors: Baumhover, Cano, Griffin, Hall, Heller, Leen, Russell, Toth, Wallet-Ortiz
Associate Professors: Trillo, Welsh
Assistant Professor: Gist
Visiting Professor: Florence

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts

Majors: English, Spanish
Minors: English, Pre-Law, Spanish

The Humanities Department offers courses and programs which focus on human
experience in its own terms — as in literature and philosophy. These courses and
programs may be used as preparation for careers in law, government, and teaching,
but they are also essential to the critical thinking, value formation, and political deci-
sion-making required of citizens in a democratic society. The courses are designed
for students choosing electives as well as for majors and minors.
The humanities curriculum is meant to function as a complement to curricula which
are excessively specialized on one hand and exclusively practical on the other. It is
committed to the cultivation of a thoughtful, broad, historical perspective; knowledge
as an end-in-itself; and an awareness of the special value of human beings and their
experiences — past, present, and future.
Students pursing the B.A. degree are advised to begin studying a foreign language
in year one of their curriculum.
The Humanities Department includes courses in developmental reading and writing,
Communication, English language and literature, Philosophy, and Spanish language
and literature. There are also two honors societies in the Humanities Department:
Sigma Tau Delta and Sigma Delta Pi.

Developmental Reading and Writing

Undergraduate students new to WNMU are required to take the COMPASS place-
ment test. COMPASS test scores are used to place students in appropriate university
or developmental writing, reading and mathematics courses. Developmental Studies
courses provide underprepared and “at risk” students with academic support to
complete the transition from high school to college. They also provide academic
department of
humanities,

support to non-traditional students who have been away from formal education
for several years. Students must pass each developmental reading and/ or writing
course with a “C” or better in order to move on to the next level.

Languages
English language and composition courses focus on writing as a tool of effective
communication as well as the structure and development of the English language.
Spanish courses are designed to provide a basic knowledge of the structure of the
language and to teach the student to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish.
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Literature
These courses in American, British and World Literature sharpen critical and
aesthetic insights and promote understanding of the cultural heritage as revealed
in literature. They provide a strong foundation in subject matter for prospective
teachers of English in the elementary and secondary schools and equip majors for
graduate study in English.

Philosophy
Philosophy courses serve to provide students with conceptual skills needed to think
critically and to confront fundamental questions in their lives. Historical and contem-
porary approaches to problems are presented.

Pre-Law
Requirements for pre-law training vary among the law schools from three years
to the completion of the bachelor’s degree. The American Bar Association does
not recommend to the law schools exactly what courses should be included for
pre-professional education. High on the list of courses recommended by leaders
of the legal profession, however, are English language and literature, govern-
ment, communication, economics, American history, and English history. Majors in
English, Spanish, and History are all recommended backgrounds for law school.
Spanish
A wide variety of courses are offered in the Spanish language, literature and culture.
These studies are practical since New Mexico lies at the gateway to Hispanic
America, with the abundance of possible careers which such a situation implies. The
study of Spanish is also intellectually broadening as it can provide much information
about the cultural heritage of a large segment of our own population as well as the
millions of our neighbors to the south.
Teacher Licensure
Students seeking teacher licensure in the state of New Mexico may combine a
major in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with a teaching field in
Bilingual Education - Spanish, Classical Language - Spanish, or Language Arts.
Specific course listings are found in the Teaching Field section of the School of
Education in this catalog.
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FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

Supporting Course work
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

English Core Requirements (36 credit hours)

ENGL 201 Introduction to Literature 3
ENGL 293 English Literature I 3
ENGL 294 English Literature II 3
ENGL 296 American Literature I 3
ENGL 297 American Literature II 3
ENGL 440 Shakespeare 3
ENGL ___ Guided Electives (15 credits must be upper division) 18
Total credit hours 36

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH

Supporting Course Work
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major or minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
department of
humanities,

Spanish Core Requirements (30 credit hours)

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
or SPAN 214 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II 3
SPAN 301 Survey of Spanish Literature I
or SPAN 302 Survey of Spanish Literature II 3
SPAN 303 Hispanic Culture 3
SPAN 308 Advanced Grammar & Composition 3
SPAN 350 Chicano Literature 3
SPAN 410 Survey of Spanish-American Literature I
or SPAN 411 Survey of Spanish-American Literature II 3
SPAN 423 Spanish Phonetics 3
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SPAN 425 Applied Linguistics for the Spanish Teacher 3

SPAN ___ Upper division (300/400 level) Electives 6
Total credit hours 30
Notes: SPAN 301 and 410 will be offered in the fall and spring of one year and
SPAN 302 and 411 will be offered in the fall and spring of the following year.
Depending on level of proficiency, students may be required to enroll in two
semesters of 100 level Spanish before enrolling in SPAN 201.
*Heritage speakers should take SPAN 213 and SPAN 214 in year one.

Minors
English Minor
ENGL 293 English Literature I 3
ENGL 294 English Literature II 3
ENGL 296 American Literature I 3
ENGL 297 American Literature II 3
ENGL 440 Shakespeare 3
ENGL ___ Upper division English electives 9
Total credit hours 24

Pre-Law Minor
(21 credit hours)
This minor is designed primarily for students who are interested in attending law
school; however it provides a useful background for students interested in any career
where interaction with the legal system is anticipated. The coursework is designed to
acquaint students with legal concepts, but more importantly it is a rigorous course of
study that emphasizes writing, critical thinking, and logical reasoning.

Pre-Law Core Requirements (12 credit hours)

CJUS 205 Substantive Criminal Law 3
BSAD 300 Legal Environment for Managers 3
ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3
POLS 405 American Constitutional Development 3
Total core credits 12

Guided Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Students choose three of the following. The three courses must be selected from
three different disciplines.
BSAD 355 Communications in Business and Industry 3
CJUS 222 Constitutional Criminal Procedure 3
CJUS 250 Courts & the Criminal Justice System 3
CJUS 419 Corrections Law 3
CJUS 431 Ethics & Liability 3
ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar & Usage 3
ENGL 325 American Life & Thought 3
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ENGL 442 The Enlightenment 3

ENGL 465 Critical Approaches to Literature 3
HIST/POLS 406 American Political Thought 3
HIST 456 Social/Intellectual History to 1865 3
HIST 457 Social/Intellectual History Since 1865 3
HIST/POLS 497 History & Politics of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement 3
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 101 Thinking & Problem Solving 3
PHIL 201 Logical Methods 3
PHIL 300 Recent Philosophy 3
POLS 353 International Law & Organization 3
POLS 401 Public Administration 3
Total Guided Elective credit hours 9
Total minimum credit hours 21
Students must choose elective courses that are outside their major. For example,
a student with a major in criminal justice may not apply any of the criminal justice
courses listed above towards a minor in pre-law. For more information about this
minor, please see the pre-law advisor, Curtis Hayes.

Spanish Minor
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
or SPAN 214 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II 3
SPAN 303 Hispanic Culture 3
SPAN ___ Upper division Spanish Electives 12
Total minimum credit hours 18

department of
humanities,
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES,
DEPARTMENT OF
Department Chair: Coleman,
Professors: Faculty across all departments at WNMU serve these degrees

Advising Resources: The advising staff in the Academic Support Center and admin-
istrative and advising staff in Extended University serve these degrees.
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies aims to support students in their explo-
ration of advanced study and their personal academic interests. Each of these
degrees offers great flexibility in course selections and high course inclusiveness by
allowing electives to county toward graduation. These degrees embrace the diversity
of students' interests at WNMU, and allow students to customize a degree to their
personal interests. Each program can serve as a terminal degree, allowing students
to gain skills and knowledge that prepare them for employment and civic engage-
ment. The degrees can also serve as stepping stones for further study.
Many students come to the Associate of Liberal Studies and Bachelor of General
Studies degrees through their advising experience in the Academic Support Center
(ASC). The department of Interdisciplinary Studies works closely with staff in
the ASC, and both units collaborate to support the interest and advising of these
students. Once a student has declared the AA or BGS degree as a major, advising
responsibilities shift from the ASC to the Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies.

FOUR YEAR DEGREE

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES (B.G.S.)

A candidate for the B.G.S. Degree must meet the following WNMU minimum degree
requirements and is subject to the following WNMU regulations. This degree will
reflect a major in General Studies with no minor.
Students completing a bachelor’s degree may include a maximum of 44 credit hours
earned through the ACT examination, CLEP examination (32 credit hours combined
ACT/CLEP maximum), Adult Learning and Education Experiences (44 credit hours
maximum), Advanced Placement Program and correspondence work (9 credit hours
maximum). This does not include transfer work. Students may use any combi-
nation of the above listed programs, not to exceed individual program maximums
(which may be more restrictive) or the overall maximum (44 credit hours):
1. A minimum of 128 credits hours is required (no more than nine hours of corre-
spondence credit);
2. Successful completion of General Education Requirements (41 credit hours
minimum);
3. A minimum of 54 credit hours of upper division courses (300-400 level).
Students must pass all upper level courses with a grade of C or better;
4. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 is required. Developmental studies
courses do not count toward degree completion. They do count toward the
G.P.A.
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TWO YEAR DEGREE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES (A.A.)

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) degree is recommended for students
whose educational goals require flexibility. This two-year degree will be offered to
prepare students for transfer to a four-year post-secondary institution and will also
provide students with an opportunity to design a customized program to accomplish
their personal educational goals. A minimum of 64 credit hours are required for the
AA degree. The degree allows students to choose any elective courses, except
for Developmental Courses, to complete the degree. Courses will be offered in a
manner to facilitate the completion of this degree in two years.
A candidate for an associate degree offered by WNMU must meet the specific
requirements indicated in the degree program outlined in the catalog. In addition,
the student is subject to the following WNMU regulations:
1. A minimum of 64 credit hours is required. A minimum of 16 credit hours must
be earned in residence at WNMU (exclusive of extension, with no more than
six hours of correspondence credit). The remainder may be acceptable transfer
credits (maximum of 48) earned from fully accredited institutions of higher
learning and/or from regionally accredited technical-vocational institutions;
2. The student must complete ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a C or better.
The student must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.
Developmental Courses do not count toward degree completion. They do
count toward the G.P.A.;
3. File an advisor approved degree plan and Graduation Application by
September 1 for spring graduation, February 1 for summer, or June 1 for fall
graduation with the Registrar’s Office. The student will be advised in writing
of the results by the Registrar’s Office;
4. The student must remove any indebtedness to WNMU and complete all
coursework prior to the last day of the semester.
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree is intended to meet the needs of
two types of students:
1. Those who want to design an associate degree to their own specific needs.
2. Those who plan to pursue a four-year degree but are undecided as to their
interdisciplinary
deoartnebt of

choice of a major. The required core curriculum for this degree fulfills the New
Mexico Department on Higher Education lower-division general educational
studies,

common core.
Note the different Natural Sciences and Humanities credit requirements listed below for
these two types of students.
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ASSOCIATE OF ART IN LIBERAL STUDIES

Required Core Curriculum
The course selection for the required core curriculum may be selected from the
General Education Requirement section of this catalog.

Communications (9 credit hours)

(1) Oral Communication (3 credit hours)
(2) Written Communication (6 credit hours)

Mathematics (3 credit hours minimum)

Laboratory Sciences (4 or 8 credit hours)

4 credits for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs.
8 credits for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree.

Fine Arts (3-4 credit hours)

Humanities (3 or 6 credit hours)

3 credits for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs.
6 credits for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree.

History (3 credit hours)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)

Computer Literacy (3 credit hours)

Required Core Curriculum—
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs 31
for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree 38

Elective Credits—
for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs 30
for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree 23
Associate of Art in Liberal Studies Total Credit Hours 64
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MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER

SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Department Chair: Burgess
Professors: Arasteh, Beattie, Gruszka, Huegel, Medin, Miller
Associate Professor: Burgess
Assistant Professor: Tappan

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in either Mathematics

or Computer Science; Associate of Science in eCommerce and System
Administration
Majors: Mathematics, Computer Science, e-Commerce and Systems
Administration
Minors: Mathematics, Computer Science

Courses in mathematics are intended for those who are studying the subjects for
their own sake, for those who are interested in their applications as a tool in various
fields, for those who are interested in teaching, and for those who are interested in
graduate study. Students in this department are encouraged to study at least one
area in which mathematics or computer science is applied. The employment oppor-
tunities are excellent for education majors with a mathematics major or minor. Career
opportunities for computer science majors or minors are excellent in education,
business and many other applied areas.
All classes presented for the major or minor in mathematics or computer science
must be passed with a grade of C or better. MATH 301 Understanding Elementary
Mathematics I and MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Mathematics II do not
count toward the major or minor in mathematics.

FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41

Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
MATH 171* Calculus I 5
MATH 243 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 321 Statistics 3
computer science,

Two Physical Science disciplines & labs*

mathematics and
department of

(e.g. Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Physical Science) 8

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B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements
MATH 172 Calculus II 4
MATH 271 Calculus III 4

Computer Science Core Requirements

CMPS 170 Computer Programming I 3
CMPS 240 Computer Programming II 3
CMPS 263 Database Design & Implementation I 3
CMPS 493 Senior Project Proposal 1
CMPS 496 Senior Project & Seminar 3
Total credit hours 13

Guided Electives (select 8 of the following)

*recommended for direct employment
CMPS 300 Software Quality Assurance, Deployment, & Maint.* 3
CMPS 320 Architecture & Assembly Language 3
CMPS 323 Programming Languages 3
CMPS 330 Web Application Programming* 3
CMPS 350 Data Structures 3
CMPS 354 Networking & Communications 3
CMPS 362 System Analysis & Design* 3
CMPS 370 Applications Development Techniques w/Data Structures* 3
CMPS 410 Analysis of Algorithms 3
CMPS 415 Database Design & Implementation II* 3
CMPS 420 Operating Systems 3
CMPS 430 Computer Graphics 3
CMPS 435 e-Commerce* 3
CMPS 450 Software Engineering* 3
CMPS 470 Topics in Computer Science* 3
Minimum elective credit hours 24
Total core credit hours 37

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN MATHEMATICS
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirement 41
Upper division courses are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
CMPS 170 Computer Programming I 3
CHEM 151/153* and 152/154* General Chemistry I & II
or PHYS 151/153* and 152/154* General Physics l & ll
or PHYS 171/173* and 172/174* Principles of Physics I & II 8
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B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
beyond the General Education requirements. This requirement is fulfilled by
the major core requirements.

Mathematics Core Requirements * may be waived for students with the proper background

MATH 131* College Algebra 3

MATH 132* Trigonometry 3
MATH 171 Calculus I 5
MATH 172 Calculus II 4
MATH 210 Foundations of Mathematical Thinking 3
MATH 271 Calculus III 4
MATH 321 Statistics 3
MATH 496 Senior Project and Seminar 3
Total credit hours 22-28

Concentrations - Students select one of the following three concentration areas:

Statistics/Actuarial Science Concentration

MATH 312 Computational Linear Algebra 3
MATH 323 Differential Equations 3
MATH 421 Advanced Applied Statistics 3
MATH 471 Probability & Statistics I 3
MATH 472 Probability & Statistics II 3
Concentration credit hours 15

Applied Mathematics Concentration

MATH 312 Computational Linear Algebra 3
MATH 323 Differential Equations 3
MATH 421 Advanced Applied Statistics 3
MATH 410 Abstract Mathematics
or MATH 417 Introduction Numerical Analysis 3
MATH 431 Mathematical Modeling 3
Concentration credit hours 15

Mathematics Education (Secondary) Concentration

MATH 304 Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher 3
MATH 327 Survey of Geometry 3
MATH 312 Computational Linear Algebra
or MATH 410 Abstract Mathematics 3
computer science,
mathematics and

6 credit hours of upper division mathematics courses

department of

except Math 301 and 302 6

Concentration credit hours 15
Note: For Teacher licensure requirements students must see the School of
Education. A double major program combining a Bachelor degree in Secondary
Education with mathematics can be found in the School of Education section of this
catalog.
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TWO YEAR DEGREE

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN e-COMMERCE

AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
(64 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3
One of the following: COMM 110 or THR 250 3
MATH ___ College Algebra or higher 3
One lab science General Education choice & associated lab 4
Two Social/Behavioral Science General Education choices 6
One Aesthetics General Education choice
ART 211, MUSC 111, or THR 110 3
HIST 111, 112, 201, or 202 3
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy 3
Total credit hours 34

e-Commerce & System Administration Core Requirements

CMPS 140 Introduction to Computer Science 3
CMPS 170 Computer Programming I 3
CMPS 240 Computer Programming II 3
CMPS 260 Computer Applications 3
CMPS 263 Database Design and Implementation I 3
CMPS 265 e-Commerce Application Development 3
CMPS 270 System Administration, Software Integration & Planning 3
CMPS 296 Associate Degree Project 3
Total core credit hours 24

Guided Electives
Any CMPS class not listed in the required core with advisor approval 3
Any 3 credit hour general education with advisor approval 3
Total guided electives 6
Total credit hours 64
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Minors
Computer Science Minor
(18 credit hours minimum)
Required Computer Science Courses
CMPS 140* Introduction to Computer Science 3
CMPS 170 Computer Programming I 3
CMPS 240 Computer Programming II 3
CMPS 263 Database Design & Implementation I 3
Total credit hours 9-12
* may be waived for students with the proper background

Computer Science Electives (select 3 of the following)

CMPS 300 Software Quality Assurance, Deployment, & Maint.* 3
CMPS 320 Architecture & Assembly Language 3
CMPS 323 Programming Languages 3
CMPS 330 Web Application Programming* 3
CMPS 350 Data Structures 3
CMPS 354 Networking and Communications 3
CMPS 362 System Analysis & Design* 3
CMPS 370 Application Development Techniques w/Data Structures* 3
CMPS 410 Analysis of Algorithms 3
CMPS 415 Database Design & Implementation II* 3
CMPS 420 Operating Systems 3
CMPS 430 Computer Graphics 3
CMPS 435 e-Commerce* 3
CMPS 450 Software Engineering* 3
CMPS 470 Topics in Computer Science* 3
Minimum elective credit hours 9
Total minimum credit hours 18-21
*recommended for direct employment

Mathematics Minor
(18-24 credit hours)
MATH 131* College Algebra 3
MATH 132* Trigonometry 3
MATH 171 Calculus I 5
MATH 172 Calculus II 4
upper-division guided electives
except MATH 301 and 302 9
Total minimum credit hours 18-24
* may be waived for students with the proper background
computer science,
mathematics and
department of
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NATURAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF

Department Chair: Hill
Professors: Dowse, Jennings
Associate Professor: Camacho, Hill, Jost, Norris, White
Assistant Professors: Pattabiraman
Lab Directors: Fischer, Mutchnick

Majors: Biology, Botany, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Environmental

Sustainability, Forest/Wildlife, Forest Wildlife Law Enforcement, General Science,
Medical Technology Laboratory Science, Science Education, Zoology
Minors: Biology, Botany, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Environmental
Sustainability, Geology, Zoology

The Department of Natural Sciences offers Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees
in a variety of subjects as preparation for a large number of professional careers.
Additionally, the Department provides appealing courses which not only fulfill under-
graduate science requirements, but also prepare the student for the scientific reali-
ties of life.
The faculty is committed to scholarship and research. Research equipment, instru-
ments, and library materials are available for student use.
General Education Requirements: The following Department of Natural Sciences
courses, including their associated laboratories, are approved for fulfilling the
General Education requirements for laboratory science. Some of these are restricted
(for General Education credit) to students who have declared majors in specific
fields. All courses, including designated General Education courses, required
for a major or minor in the Department of Natural Sciences must be passed
with a grade of C or better.

BIOL 101/103, 102/104, 212/214 primarily for non-science majors

BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207 primarily for science majors
BIOL 254/256, 255/257
CHEM 121/123, 151/153, 152/154
GEOL 101/103, 102/104, 105/107, 201/203
PHSC 101/103, 115/116, 171/173
PHYS 151/153, 152/154, 171/173, 172/174

Advisors: Each student has the option of choosing his or her advisor. Each major
for the department however, has a suggested advisor listed at the beginning of the
degree plan. These professors are the best qualified to advise a student in each of
these areas.
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FOUR YEAR DEGREES
BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN BIOLOGY

Advisors: Jost, Mutchnick, Norris

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
CHEM 151* and 152* are required (and must be passed with a grade of C or
higher) unless Chemistry is declared as a minor or second major. Students
must choose a minor outside of the Biology discipline.
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements.

Life Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
Total core credit hours 23
Biology Major Requirements
BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab
or BIOL 351/353 Plant Taxonomy & lab 4
BIOL 331/333 Biology of Algae & Fungi & lab
or BIOL 332/334 Evolution & Diversity of Plants & lab 4
BIOL 360/362 Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 442/443 Ornithology & lab
or BIOL 448/449 Herpetology & lab
or BIOL 451/453 Mammalogy & lab
or BIOL 457/459 Entomology & lab 4
BIOL 471/473 Majors Microbiology & lab 4
BIOL 486 Senior Project 2
Total core credit hours 30
Total credit hours 53
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN BOTANY

Advisor: Norris

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
CHEM 151* and 152* are required (and must be passed with a grade of C or
higher) unless Chemistry is declared as a minor or second major.
Botany majors may earn additional majors or minors in Zoology or Cell and
Molecular Biology within the Biology Discipline by satisfying all of the require-
ments for those degrees. No other combinations are allowed.
Upper division courses are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements.

Life Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
Total core credit hours 23
Botany Major Requirements
BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab
or BIOL 425/427 Range Vegetation & lab 4
BIOL 331/333 Biology of Algae and Fungi & lab 4
BIOL 332/334 Evolution and Diversity of Plants & lab 4
BIOL 351/353 Plant Taxonomy & lab 4
BIOL 410/412 Plant Physiology & lab 4
BIOL 471/473 Majors Microbiology & lab 4
BIOL 486 Senior Project 2
BIOL ___ *Upper-Division guided electives 4
Total major hours 30
Total credit hours 53
*Guided electives must be advisor approved and cannot be used as require-
ments for any other majors or minor within the Natural Science Department.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Advisor: Camacho

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
CHEM 151* and 152* are required (and must be passed with a grade of C or
higher) unless Chemistry is declared as a minor or second major.
Cell and Molecular Biology majors may earn additional majors or minors in
Botany or Zoology within the Biology Discipline by satisfying all of the require-
ments for those degrees. No other combinations are allowed.
Upper division courses are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements.

Life Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
Total core credit hours 23
Cell and Molecular Biology Major Requirements
BIOL 360/362 Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 460 Cell Physiology 3
BIOL 465/467 Molecular Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 471/473 Majors Microbiology & lab 4
BIOL 474 Virology 3
BIOL 476/478 Immunology & lab 4
BIOL 486 Senior Project 2
BIOL ___ *Upper-Division guided electives 6
Total core credit hours 30
Total credit hours 53

*Guided electives must be advisor approved and cannot be used as require-

ments for any other major or minor within the Natural Science Department.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN CHEMISTRY

Advisor: Pattabiraman, White

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Students must choose a minor or second major outside of the Chemistry discipline.
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
CMPS 111* Computer Literacy - PC 3
MATH 131* College Algebra 3
MATH 132 Trigonometry 3
MATH 171 Calculus I 5
MATH 172 Calculus II 4
PHYS 151/153* and 152/154* General Physics l & ll
or PHYS 171/173* and 172/174* Principles of Physics I & II 8

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
Students planning to enter graduate school should take additional Math.

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

CMPS 260 Computer Applications 3
MATH 321 Statistics 3

Chemistry Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)

CHEM 151/153*General Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 152/154*General Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM 201/202 Analytical Chemistry & lab 4
CHEM 301 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 308 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 351/353 Organic Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 352/354 Organic Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM 360 Introduction to Biochemistry 3
CHEM 401/403 Physical Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 402/404 Physical Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM 490 Chemistry Research Project 3
Total core credit hours 41
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(no minor required)
Advisor: Norris, Williams
This major examines the interconnectedness between society and the environment
and provides tools to effectively mediate the interaction for a better relationship.
This interdisciplinary degree draws most heavily from the natural science and social
science departments whose missions are to prepare students for professional
careers as well as to prepare critical thinkers who understand the scientific and
social realities of life.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
Minor requirement - duplicate courses from the major are not allowed

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science beyond the
General Education requirements.
Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
Select two of the three BIOL majors courses
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab
or BIOL 204/205*Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab
or BIOL 206/207*Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 8
ENGL 469 Writing for Professionals 3
GEOL 201/203* Environmental Science & lab 4
SOC 450 Environmental Sociology 3
SWK 400 Sustainable Development 3
Total core credit hours 21

Concentration (select one) and Guided Electives (27 credit hours)

Science Concentration (select 12-15 credit hours from the following)
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 375/377 Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab 4
BIOL 481 Practicum 3
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry & lab 4
GEOL 305/307 Intro to Weather & lab 4
GEOL 401/403 Hydrogeology & lab 4
Concentration credit hours 12-15
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Social Justice Concentration (Select 12-15 credit hours from the following)
DFDT 115 Intro to GIS w/ArcMap 3
GEOG 302 Sustainable Design 3
PHIL 407 Environmental Ethics 3
SOC 305 Rural Sociology 3
SOC 415 Sociology of Food 3
SOC 481 Internship 3-6
Concentration credit hours 12-15

Guided Electives (Select 12-15 credit hours from the following)

ECON 407 History of Economic Thought 3
HIST 350 History of American National Parks 3
POLS 320 Intro to Non-Profits 3
POLS 401 Public Administration 3
POLS 410 Water Rights 3
SOC 323 Social Statistics 3
SOC 400 Population Analysis 3
WELL 460 Wellness Program Planning & Evaluation 3
Elective credit hours 12-15
Total credit hours 48

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN FOREST WILDLIFE

Advisor: Hill, Jennings

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
CHEM 151* and 152* are required (and must be passed with a grade of
C or higher) unless Chemistry is declared as a minor or second major.
Students must choose a minor or second major outside of the Biology disci-
pline.
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements.

Life Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function and Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
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department of
BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
Total core credit hours 20

Forest Wildlife Major Requirements

BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab 4
BIOL 351/353 Plant Taxonomy & lab 4
BIOL 375/377 Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab 4
BIOL 425/427 Range Vegetation & lab 4
Select two of the following four choices
BIOL 442/443 Ornithology & lab
or BIOL 448/449 Herpetology & lab
or BIOL 451/453 Mammalogy & lab
or BIOL 457/459 Entomology & lab 8
BIOL 481 Practicum 3
Total core credit hours 35
Total credit hours 55

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FOREST WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT
(no minor required)

Advisor: Hill, Jennings

This major is intended specifically for students wishing to pursue a career as a Game
Warden or Wildlife Enforcement Officer at the state level (similar federal positions
possess a different set of requirements). Students desiring employment in other
forestry/wildlife positions within relevant state and federal agencies should choose
the standard Forestry/Wildlife degree with an appropriate minor.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
CHEM 151/153* is required (and must be passed with a grade of C or higher)
Upper division credits are required 41
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements. 3
6

Life Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function and Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
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BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4

BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
Total core credit hours 20

Forest Wildlife Law Enforcement Major Requirements

BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab 4
BIOL 351/353 Plant Taxonomy & lab 4
BIOL 375/377 Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab 4
BIOL 425/427 Range Vegetation & lab 4
Select two of the following four choices
BIOL 442/443 Ornithology & lab
or BIOL 448/449 Herpetology & lab
or BIOL 451/453 Mammalogy & lab
or BIOL 457/459 Entomology & lab 8
BIOL 481 Practicum 3
Total core credit hours 35
Total credit hours 55
Law Enforcement Academy Requirements (should be taken during the
Spring and Summer of students’ senior year)
CJUS 101 Law Enforcement Training Academy I 14
CJUS 102 Law Enforcement Training Academy II 10
Total Law Enforcement 24

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN GENERAL SCIENCE
Advisor: Dowse

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
*Two of the Lab Science courses listed in the core requirements will count for
General Education credits and must be passed with a grade of C or higher.
Students must choose a minor from a separate discipline.
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond
the General Education requirements.
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General Science Core Requirements (8 credits will count for Gen’l Ed Lab Science)
Select two of the following Biology courses:
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Introduction to Cell Biology 8
Select two of the following Geology courses:
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab
or GEOL 105/107 Introduction to Earth/Space Science 8
GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab
Select two of the following Physical Science courses:
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab
CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab
PHYS 151/153 General Physics I & lab
or PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I & lab
PHYS 152/154 General Physics II & lab
or PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics II & lab 8
Total core & gen’l ed lab science credit hours 24

Upper Division General Science Guided Electives (select 12 upper division

credits from two different science areas, 8 upper division credits from a third area,
plus one additional upper division course (4 credits) from any of the science areas:
Biology, Chemistry, Geology):
Total upper division electives 36
Total core and upper division credits for major 60

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

(LABORATORY SCIENCE)
(in conjunction with UNM)
(no minor required)
Advisor: Camacho, Hill
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Two of the Lab Science courses listed in the core requirements will count for
General Education credits (and must be passed with a grade of C or higher).
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Courses 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
CMPS 140 Introduction to Computer Science 3
COMM 110* Public Speaking 3
KINS/MVSC 213 First Aid 2
MATH 131* College Algebra 3
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
CMPS 260 Computer Applications 3
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Medical Technology Core Requirements (*8 credits will count for Gen'l. Ed Lab
Science)
Biology courses:
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 254/256 Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 4
BIOL 255/257 Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 4
BIOL 360/362 Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 371/373 Microbiology & lab 4
BIOL 486 Senior Project (Immunology) 2
Total biology credit hours 26
Chemistry courses:
CHEM 151/153*General Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 152/154*General Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM 301 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 351/353 Organic Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 360 Introduction to Biochemistry 3
Total chemistry credit hours 19
Total core credits for major 45

Clinical Study:
The student must submit a formal application for admission to UNM school of
Medical Technology, be admitted, and complete clinical study. Upon the student’s
completion of the year of study in the school of medical technology, the director of
the school will certify the student’s credits to the WNMU Registrar, thus enabling
the student to enter candidacy for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical
Technology. At the same time the student is eligible to sit for National Certifying
exams given by the Board of Registry (ASCP) or the National Certifying Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NCA).

Science Education Major

For licensure to teach secondary science students must complete both a Science
Education major and a Secondary Education. This double major program is
completed in conjunction with the School of Education at WNMU and fulfills all
requirements for licensure to teach secondary science.
For licensure to teach elementary science students may either double major in
both Science Education and Elementary Education or take the General Science
Licensure courses with their Elementary Education major.
Students may also choose the route of obtaining an MAT if they have an under-
graduate degree in science.
Degree plans for the double majors in Elementary or Secondary Education and
Science Education can be found in the School of Education section of this catalog.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

Advisor: Dowse, Jost, White

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Students must choose a minor from a separate discipline.
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credits 12
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements.

Science Education Core Requirements

BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant, Form & Function 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animals, Form & Function 4
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab 4
PHYS 151/153 General Physics I & lab
or PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I & lab 4
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab 4
GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab 4
BIOL/PHSC/GEOL 450 Methods of Teaching Science 3
Total core credit hours 27

Concentrations - Students select one of the following four concentrations:

Earth and Space Science Concentration

GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
GEOL 305/307 Weather & Climate & lab 4
GEOL 315 Geology of New Mexico 3
GEOL ___ Upper Division Elective 4
PHSC 115/116 Descriptive Astronomy & lab 4
Concentration credit hours 19

General Science Concentration

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
GEOL 301/303 Rocks & Minerals & lab 4
CHEM/GEOL/PHSC/PHYS ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
Concentration credit hours 18-20
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Life Science Concentration

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
BIOL ___ Advisor approved elective 4
Concentration credit hours 19

Physical Science Concentration

CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
PHYS 152/154 General Physics II & lab
or PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics II & lab 4
CHEM 351/353 Organic Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 352/354 Organic Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM ___ Upper Division Elective 3-4
Concentration credit hours 19-20

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN ZOOLOGY
Advisors: Jennings, Jost
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
CHEM 151* and 152* are required (and must be passed with a grade of C or
higher) unless Chemistry is declared as a minor or second major.
Zoology majors may earn additional majors or minors in Botany or Cell and
Molecular Biology within the Biology Discipline by satisfying all of the require-
ments for those degrees. No other combinations are allowed.
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credits 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science, beyond the
General Education requirements.

Life Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205* Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207* Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
Total core credit hours 23
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department of
Zoology Major Requirements
BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 342 Comparative Physiology
or BIOL 320 Animal Behavioral Ecology
or BIOL 432 Biogeography 3
BIOL 442/443 Ornithology & lab
or BIOL 448/449 Herpetology & lab
or BIOL 451/453 Mammalogy & lab
or BIOL 457/459 Entomology & lab 4
BIOL 462/464 Comparative Chordate Anatomy & lab 5
BIOL 486 Senior Project 2
BIOL ___ *Upper-Division guided electives 8
30
Total credit hours 53
*Guided electives must be advisor approved and cannot be used as require-
ments for any other majors or minor within the Natural Science Department.

Minors
Biology Minor
Biology core requirements
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab
or BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 331/333 Biology of Algae and Fungi & lab
or BIOL 332/334 Evolution and Diversity of Plants & lab 4
Total core credit hours 20

Guided electives: (select 4 credit hours minimum)

BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 342 Comparative Physiology 3
BIOL 351/353 Plant Taxonomy & lab 4
BIOL 360/362 Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
BIOL 432 Biogeography 3
BIOL 462/464 Comparative Chordate Anatomy & lab 5
Total guided electives 4
Total credit hours 24
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Botany Minor
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animals Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 331/333 Biology of Algae and Fungi & lab
or BIOL 332/334 Evolution and Diversity of Plants & lab 4
BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab 4
or BIOL 425/427 Range Vegetation & lab
BIOL 351/353 Plant Taxonomy & lab 4
Total credit hours 24
Note: Zoology, Cell & Molecular Biology, and Biology majors should substitute any
three of the following courses (not already taken for core requirements) for BIOL
202/203, BIOL 204/205, and BIOL 206/207.
BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab 4
BIOL 331/333 Biology and Algae and Fungi & lab 4
BIOL 332/334 Evolution & Diversity of Plants & lab 4
BIOL 410/412 Plant Physiology & lab 4
BIOL 425/427 Range Vegetation & lab 4
BIOL 471/473 Majors Microbiology & lab 4

Cell and Molecular Biology Minor

BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function, & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function, & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Introduction to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 360/362 Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 465/467 Molecular Genetics & lab 4
BIOL 460 Cell Physiology
or CHEM 360 Introduction to Biochemistry 3
Total credit hours 23
Note: Zoology, Botany, and Biology majors should substitute any three of the
following courses (not already taken for core requirements) for BIOL 202/203, BIOL
204/205, and BIOL 206/207.
BIOL 422 Evolution 3
BIOL 471/473 Majors Microbiology & lab 4
BIOL 474 Virology 3
BIOL 476/478 Immunology & lab 4
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department of
Chemistry Minor

Chemistry core requirements

CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab 4
Total core credit hours 8

Guided electives - (select 16 credit hours minimum):

CHEM 201/202 Analytical Chemistry & lab 4
CHEM 301 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 308 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 351/353 Organic Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 352/354 Organic Chemistry II & lab 4
CHEM 360 Introduction to Biochemistry 3
CHEM 401/403 Physical Chemistry I & lab 4
CHEM 402/404 Physical Chemistry II & lab 4
Total guided electives 16
Total credit hours 24

Environmental Sustainability Minor

Environmental Sustainability Core Requirements

Science Core (2 courses minimum)
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function, & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function, & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Introduction to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
GEOL 201/203 Environmental Science & lab 4
Course: Advisor Approved Elective 4
Minimum Total credit hours 8

Social Justice(2 courses minimum)

GEOG 302 Sustainable Design 3
SOC 450 Environmental Sociology 3
SWK 400 Sustainable Development 3
Minimum Total credit hours 6
Note: Courses used in the major may not be duplicated here. Natural Science
majors must select an advisor approved alternative to the majors and ecology
courses.

Guided electives - (select 8 credit hours minimum):

Select additional courses from the Core lists above or courses from the following:
BIOL 375/377 Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab 4
GEOL 305/307 Intro to Weather & lab 4
GEOL 401/403 Hydrogeology & lab 4
ECON 403 Public Finance 3
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HIST 350 History of American National Parks 3

PHIL 407 Environmental Ethics 3
POLS 320 Intro to Non-Profits 3
POLS 401 Public Administration 3
POLS 410 Water Rights 3
SOC 305 Rural Sociology 3
SOC 415 Sociology of Food 3
WELL 460 Wellness Program Planning & Evaluation 3
Total guided electives 8
Total credit hours 22

Geology Minor
GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab 4
GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab 4
GEOL 301/303 Rocks and Minerals & lab 4
GEOL 331/333 Sedimentology & lab 4
GEOL 340/342 Field and Research Methods & lab 4
GEOL 401/403 Hydrogeology & lab 4
Total credit hours 24

Zoology Minor
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology 4
BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab 4
BIOL 462/464 Comparative Chordate Anatomy & lab 5
Total credit hours 25
Note: Botany and Cell/Molecular Biology majors should substitute any three of
the following courses for BIOL 202/203, 204/205, and 206/207:
BIOL 320 Animal Behavioral Ecology 3
BIOL 432 Biogeography 3
BIOL 442/443 Ornithology & lab 4
BIOL 448/449 Herpetology & lab 4
BIOL 451/453 Mammalogy & lab 4
BIOL 457/459 Entomology & lab 4
BIOL 472 Readings in Science 3
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
(in conjunction with NMSU)
WNMU works closely with New Mexico State University School of Engineering to
advise students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree
from NMSU. Students can begin their academic work at WNMU, and then transfer
to NMSU to complete an engineering degree. Interested students should consult
with Mary Dowse, Department of Natural Sciences, for specific degree plans and
requirements.
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NURSING, SCHOOL OF
Dean: McIntire
Professors: McIntire
Associate Professors: Alba, Brickley, Escobedo, Shurts
Assistant Professor: Anderson, Harsh, Heidrick, Jáurequi, McCosh, Moreno,
Rice, Vigil

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing - B.S.N.; Associate Degree in Nursing - A.D.N.

The School of Nursing at Western New Mexico University prepares registered
nurses (RN) to safely meet the needs of consumers and providers. The School is
committed to maintaining national accreditation. The program emphasizes rural
health, cultural diversity, and evolving models of health care delivery.

Western New Mexico University offers a RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

completion program and a two year nursing program leading to an Associate Degree
in Nursing. Students who complete the A.D.N. program are eligible to take the licen-
sure examination for Registered Nurses.

FOUR YEAR DEGREE

R.N. TO B.S.N. COMPLETION PROGRAM

Western New Mexico University offers a RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Upon
completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for positions in patient care,
leadership, school health, and community health. The program accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530,
Washington, DC 20036-1120, phone: (202) 887-6791.

Program admission requirements:

1. Graduate of an approved A.D.N. or Diploma program in nursing; sch. of health sci. & human perf.
department of nursing

2. Active license as a Registered Nurse;

3. Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.50.

Program requirements:
1. Health insurance and immunizations must be current throughout the program;
2. Valid certification in CPR throughout the program;
3. Sufficient course work must be taken through WNMU to satisfy the resident
credit requirement.
Transfer Credit:
1. Graduates of Associate Degree Programs can transfer lower division
credits to WNMU;
2. Credit earned in a diploma program will be evaluated on an individual
basis;
3. Only college courses with a grade of C or better will transfer;
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4. There is no time limit on how long ago the nursing program was completed.
5. The Nursing Department may accept nursing courses from non-regionally
accredited institutions based upon a departmental review of the appropriate-
ness of the course. The department will inform the transcript advisor by way
of a memo of their decision to accept such courses.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

(no minor required)
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division courses are required (6 credits outside of major) 50
Writing Intensive Credits 12
BIOL 254/256* Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 4
BIOL 255/257* Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 4
MATH 321 Statistics 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3

Upper Division Nursing Courses (36 credit hours)

NUR 325 Health Assessment 4
NUR 332 Nursing Research 3
NUR 336 Pathophysiology for Nurses 4
NUR 405 Family Systems 4
NUR 406 Critical Thinking in Professional Nursing 3
NUR 407 Leadership Roles 3
NUR 408 Issues in Professional Nursing 3
NUR 415 Health Care Policy I 2
NUR 416 Health Care Policy II 2
NUR 429 Utilizing Resources 2
NUR 446 Community Health Nursing 6
Total upper division core 36

Nursing Electives (2 credit hours minimum)

NUR 304 Integrating Complementary & Alternative Medicine 2
NUR 420 History of Nursing 3
NUR 432 Nursing Informatics 2
NUR 441 Perioperative Nursing 4
NUR 470 Nursing Organization & Management 3
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TWO YEAR DEGREE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Western New Mexico University is
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343
Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30326, telephone; 404-975-5000.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at WNMU is approved by the New Mexico
Board of Nursing, 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM 87110,
telephone (505) 841-8340. It is a limited enrollment program. All students interested
in applying for admission must first be admitted to WNMU as specified earlier in this
catalog. Students may then contact the School of Nursing to apply for admission
to the program. All nursing students are advised by nursing faculty. All students
admitted to the nursing program must have a minimum 2.75 grade point average.
Students planning to apply for the program are encouraged to enroll in supporting
courses if they are not accepted into the program. The number of supporting
courses completed is also considered in the student selection process.
Students who have been convicted of a felony involving immoral behavior or
substance abuse may not be eligible for licensure in New Mexico. Any individual
who has a felony conviction should contact the New Mexico Board of Nursing prior
to enrolling in the WNMU Nursing Program. A.D.N. nursing students complete
a background check following the standards of the Caregivers Criminal History
Screening Act administered by the New Mexico Department of Health. If during the
two year program, a student is unable to complete a clinical rotation because he/
she is excluded from a facility for criminal record, he/she will not be able to complete
the program.
Licensed Practical Nurses may be admitted to the A.D.N. Nursing Program with
advanced standing on a space-available basis. Eligible LPN applicants must meet
the following criteria:
1. Completion of the admission requirements for the Nursing Program.
2. The student must be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing. sch. of health sci. & human perf.
3. The student must hold an active license to practice nursing in New Mexico.
department of nursing

4. The student must have completed or received transfer credit for the
supporting courses required in the Nursing Program.
5. Students must submit all transcripts to the Admissions Office at WNMU when
applying for admission. The transcripts will be reviewed by the Transcript
Evaluator and the Dean.
6. The student must complete NUR 160/162 Nursing Articulation with a
grade of C or better prior to enrollment in the second year nursing courses.
Acceptance into NUR 160/162 Nursing Articulation Course is on a space-
available basis.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING

STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA
Prerequisites:
Minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 (based on supporting courses below)
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy-PC
or 1 semester high school computer science
Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)

Supporting Courses: (completion with a grade of C or better):

COURSE Selection Points
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 4
MATH 125* Math for Health Occup or MATH 111 Inter. Algebra 4
PSY 102 General Psychology 4
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology 4
BIOL 254/256* Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 6
BIOL 255/257* Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 6
CHEM 121/123*Chemistry for Life & lab 6
BIOL 371/373* Microbiology & lab 6
KINS/WELL 300* Nutrition & Diet Therapy 6
* Indicates courses required to be repeated if greater than 7 years prior to
entrance into the program.

G.P.A.:
Student G.P.A. (based on supporting courses above) is multiplied by a factor of 3 and
added to the formula. Students must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 to qualify
for selection based on supporting courses.
Credit for Health Care Experience (maximum of 5 points)
Points for more than 1 year experience require completion of verification of
employment form by the employer.
EXPERIENCE 0-1 yr 1-5 yr 5 + yrs
Certified Nurses’ Aide 1 2 3
EMT 1 2 3
Paramedic 1 2 3
Certified Medical Asst 1 2 3
Pharmacy Technician 1 2 3
OR Technician 1 2 3
Dialysis Technician 1 2 3
Medication Aide 1 2 3
Military Corpsman 1 2 3

The number of supporting courses completed, college G.P.A. and health care work
experience will be considered in the student selection process.

The deadline for receipt of application forms for the School of Nursing is May 1st.
Transcripts must be in the Admissions Office by April 1st of each year. Student
selection will be completed by June 15th.
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Entry Requirements
Current CPR Card (American Heart Association Standards)
Proof of immunity of rubella (German Measles), rubeola (measles), mumps, and
varicella (chicken pox)
Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
Background check

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING - A.D.N.

(72 credit hours)
Students must complete all course work with a grade of C or better to progress
through the program. Students planning to major in nursing must see a member of
the nursing faculty for advisement and registration.

Supporting Course Work

BIOL 254/256 Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 4
BIOL 255/257 Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 4
BIOL 371/373 Microbiology & lab 4
CHEM 121/123 Chemistry for Life & lab 4
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
KINS/WELL 300 Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra
or MATH 125 Math for Health Occupations (preferred) 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology 3
Total credit hours 31

Nursing Core Requirements

NUR 101/103 Fundamentals of Nursing & lab 6
NUR 150/152 Medical/Surgical Nursing & lab 8
NUR 170 Pharmacology 3 sch. of health sci. & human perf.
NUR 200/202 Maternal/Newborn Nursing & lab 5
department of nursing

NUR 210/212 Pediatric Nursing & lab 5

NUR 250 Health Care Issues & Trends 2
NUR 260/262 Mental Health Nursing/Leadership & lab 6
NUR 270/272 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing & lab 6
Total credit hours 41
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING - L.P.N. to A.D.N.

(66 credit hours.)
Students must complete all course work with a grade of C or better to progress
through the program. Students planning to major in nursing must see a member of
the nursing faculty for advisement and registration. Students enrolled in this track
must maintain licensure as a Practical Nurse in New Mexico.

Supporting Course Work

BIOL 254/256 Anatomy & Physiology I & lab 4
BIOL 255/257 Anatomy & Physiology II & lab 4
BIOL 371/373 Microbiology & lab 4
CHEM 121/123 Chemistry for Life & lab 4
CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3
ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3
KINS/WELL 300 Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3
MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra
or MATH 125 Math for Health Occupations 3
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
PSY 301 Developmental Psychology 3
Total credit hours 34

Nursing Core Requirements

NUR 160/162 Nursing Articulation & lab 5
NUR 170 Pharmacology 3
NUR 200/202 Maternal/Newborn Nursing & lab 5
NUR 210/212 Pediatric Nursing & lab 5
NUR 250 Health Care Issues and Trends 2
NUR 260/262 Mental Health Nursing/Leadership & lab 6
NUR 270/272 Advanced Medical/Surgical & lab 6
Total credit hours 32
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SOCIAL SCIENCES,
DEPARTMENT OF

social sciences,
department of
Department Chair: Manzanárez
Professors: Coleman, Kuecker, Lopez, Manzanárez
Associate Professors: Bailey, Lavalle
Assistant Professor: Fritz, Hernandez

Majors: Environmental Sustainability, History, Psychology, Social Science,

Sociology
Minors: Environmental Sustainability, Geography, History, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology

The primary purposes of the programs in the social sciences are to provide students
with a broad and general understanding of human social life and to prepare students
for varied careers in business, education, government, law, human services, and
psychology.

General Education and other Requirements

All students are required to take at least two three hour courses selected from dif-
ferent categories from the following courses:
1) ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 212/214, GEOG 201, GEOG 202, GEOG 205;
2) ECON 201, ECON 202;
3) POLS 201, POLS 202;
4) PSY 102;
5) CJUS 111, SOC 101, SOC 102, SWK 101.
In addition, three hours of history are also required. These are to be chosen from
lower division courses in these two areas: World Civilization or American History.
All majors in the areas of Social Science must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 in the
major field for graduation at the Bachelor’s levels. All majors require a minor degree
program with the exception of the Environmental Sustainability and Social Science
major.
Any student with a major in Sociology may not count GEOG/PSY/SOC 323 towards
the additional math/computer science requirements for the BS degree.
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FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(no minor required)
Advisor: Bailey, Kuecker
This major examines the interconnectedness between society and the environment
and provides tools to effectively mediate the interaction for a better relationship.
This interdisciplinary degree draws most heavily from the natural science and social
science departments whose missions are to prepare students for professional
careers as well as to prepare critical thinkers who understand the scientific and
social realities of life.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credit are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
Minor requirement - duplicate courses from the major are not allowed

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

MATH 321 Statistics 3
Complete an additional three credit hours in Computer Science beyond the
General Education requirements.
Core Requirements (*may count as General Ed. Lab Science)
Select two of the three BIOL majors courses
BIOL 202/203* Majors I: Plant Form, Function & Diversity & lab
or BIOL 204/205*Majors II: Animal Form, Function & Diversity & lab
or BIOL 206/207*Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab 8
ENGL 469 Writing for Professionals 3
GEOL 201/203* Environmental Science & lab 4
SOC 450 Environmental Sociology 3
SWK 400 Sustainable Development 3
Total core credit hours 21

Concentration (select one) and Guided Electives (27 credit hours)

Science Concentration (Select 12-15 credit hours from the following)
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
BIOL 375/377 Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab 4
BIOL 481 Practicum 3
CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry & lab 4
GEOL 305/307 Intro to Weather & lab 4
GEOL 401/403 Hydrogeology & lab 4
Concentration credit hours 12-15
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Social JusticeConcentration (Select 12-15 credit hours from the following)

DFDT 115 Intro to GIS w/ArcMap 3
GEOG 302 Sustainable Design 3
PHIL 407 Environmental Ethics 3

social sciences,
department of
SOC 305 Rural Sociology 3
SOC 415 Sociology of Food 3
SOC 481 Internship 3-6
Concentration credit hours 12-15
Guided Electives
ECON 407 History of Economic Thought 3
HIST 350 History of American National Parks 3
POLS 320 Intro to Non-Profits 3
POLS 401 Public Administration 3
POLS 410 Water Rights 3
SOC 323 Social Statistics 3
SOC 400 Population Analysis 3
WELL 460 Wellness Program Planning & Evaluation 3
Elective credit hours 12-15
Total credit hours 48

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN HISTORY
Supporting Course Work
General Education Requirements 41
Select a minor outside of the History discipline
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
and/or GEOG/PSY/SOC 323, Social Statistics, beyond the General Education
requirements.

History Core Requirements (*may count as General Education)

HIST 111* World Civilization I 3
HIST 112* World Civilization II 3
HIST 201* American History I 3
HIST 202* American History II 3
HIST 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
HIST 407 History & Historians 3
HIST 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
HIST ___ Guided Electives (15 credits must be upper-division) 18
Total credit hours 37
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BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN PSYCHOLOGY
Advisor: Coleman, Lopez

Supporting Course Work

General Education Requirements 41
Select a minor outside of the Psychology discipline
Upper division courses are required (6 credits outside of major and minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
beyond the General Education requirements.

Psychology Core Requirements (*may count as General Education)

PSY 102* General Psychology 3
PSY 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
PSY 323 Social Statistics (also listed as GEOG/SOC 323) 3
PSY 333/334 Experimental Psychology & lab 4
PSY 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
Select a minimum of 21 credits in Psychology electives (at least 15 must be
upper division).
PSY ___ Guided Electives 21
Total credit hours 35

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
(no minor required)
Supporting Course Work
General Education Requirement 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3

B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252

B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)

Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
beyond the General Education requirements.
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Social Science Core Requirements (*may count as General Education)

ECON 201* Principles of Macroeconomics 3
GEOG 202* Human Geography 3
HIST 111* World Civilization I 3

social sciences,
department of
HIST 112* World Civilization II 3
HIST 201* American History I 3
HIST 202* American History II 3
POLS 201* American National Government 3
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 102* Social Problems 3
SOC 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
SOC 496 Senior Seminar (also listed as GEOG, HIST, POLS or PSY) 3
Total core credit hours 31
Guided Electives (27 credits minimum)
Guided Electives must include a minimum of 9 credit hours in any three fields
from History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Economics and
Geography. (21 credits minimum in upper division courses) 27
Total major credit hours 58

BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN SOCIOLOGY
Supporting Course Work
General Education Requirements 41
Select a minor outside of the Sociology discipline
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major & minor) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
B.A. Requirements
Complete any upper division Spanish course, or one of the following:
SPAN 202, SPAN 214, or SPAN 252
B.S. Requirements (6 credit hours)
Complete an additional six credit hours in Math, and/or Computer Science,
beyond the General Education requirements.
Sociology Core Requirements (*may count as General Education)
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology
or SOC 102* Social Problems 3
SOC 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
SOC 302 Research Methods 3
SOC 313 Social Inequality 3
SOC 323 Social Statistics (also listed as GEOG/PSY) 3
SOC 391 Sociological Theory 3
SOC 406 Social Psychology 3
SOC 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
Total credit hours 22
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Guided Electives (select 15 credit hours from the following):

SOC 240 Sociology of Education 3
SOC 259 Sociology of Race & Ethnicity 3
SOC 260 Sociology of Marriage & the Family 3
SOC 300 Older Women’s Issues 3
SOC 331 Introduction to Criminology 3
SOC 333 Sociology of Youth 3
SOC 342 Social Geography 3
SOC 352 Sociology of Gender 3
SOC 400 Population Analysis 3
SOC 401 Comparative Multicultural Social Studies 3
SOC 410 Sociology of the Movies 3
SOC 415 Sociology of Food 3
SOC 420 Sociology of Aging 3
SOC 445 Sociology of Sports 3
SOC 450 Environmental Sociology 3
SOC 470 Sociology of Religion 3
SOC 477 Sociology of Health, Healing, and Illness 3
SOC 481 Internship in Sociology 1-6
Total Guided Electives (nine must be upper division) 15
Total credit hours 37

Minors
For New Mexico teacher licensure, all the minors listed below must include 24 credit
hours.

Environmental Sustainability Minor

Environmental Sustainability Core Requirements

Science Core (2 courses minimum)
BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function, & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function, & Diversity & lab 4
BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Introduction to Cell Biology & lab 4
BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab 4
GEOL 201/203 Environmental Science & lab 4
Course: Advisor Approved Elective 4
Minimum Total credit hours 8

Social Justice
(2 courses minimum)
GEOG 302 Sustainable Design 3
SOC 450 Environmental Sociology 3
SWK 400 Sustainable Development 3
Minimum Total credit hours 6
Note: Courses used in the major may not be duplicated here. Natural Science
majors must select an advisor approved alternative to the majors and ecology
courses.
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Guided electives - (select 8 credit hours minimum):

Select additional courses from the Core lists above or courses from the following:
BIOL 375/377 Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab 4

social sciences,
department of
GEOL 305/307 Intro to Weather & lab 4
GEOL 401/403 Hydrogeology & lab 4
ECON 403 Public Finance 3
HIST 350 History of American National Parks 3
PHIL 407 Environmental Ethics 3
POLS 320 Intro to Non-Profits 3
POLS 401 Public Administration 3
POLS 410 Water Rights 3
SOC 305 Rural Sociology 3
SOC 415 Sociology of Food 3
WELL 460 Wellness Program Planning & Evaluation 3
Total guided electives 8
Total credit hours 22

Geography Minor
(19 credit hours)
GEOG 202 Human Geography 3
GEOG 205 World Regional Geography 3
GEOG 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
GEOG 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
GEOG ___ Guided electives (6 credits must be upper division) 9
Total credit hours 19

History Minor
(25 credit hours)
HIST 111 World Civilization I 3
HIST 112 World Civilization II 3
HIST 201 American History I 3
HIST 202 American History II 3
HIST 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
HIST 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences 3
HIST ___ Guided electives (6 credits must be upper division) 9
Total credit hours 25
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Political Science Minor

(19 credit hours)
POLS 201 American National Government 3
POLS 202 American State Government 3
POLS 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
POLS 496 Senior Seminar in Social Sciences 3
POLS ____ Guided upper division electives 9
Total credit hours 19

Psychology Minor
(20 credit hours)
PSY 102 General Psychology 3
PSY 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
PSY 333/334 Experimental Psychology & lab 4
Select a minimum of 12 credit hours of Psychology Electives (at least 9 must
be upper division hours)
PSY ___ Guided electives 12
Total credit hours 20

Sociology Minor
(22 credit hours)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
or SOC 102 Social Problems 3
SOC 297 Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences 1
SOC 313 Social Inequality 3
SOC 391 Sociological Theory 3
SOC 496 Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences
or SOC 4__ Sociology 400 level elective 3
SOC ____ Guided electives (six must be upper division) 9
Total credit hours 22
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SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF

Dean: Walker
Professor: Walker
Assistant Professors: Phillips, Rickle
Visiting Professors: Cook

Degree: Bachelor of Social Work

Mission Statement
The Social Work Program is designed to build upon the University's commitment to
provide an education to a population that is diverse in age, culture, language, and

school of social work

ethnic background. The diverse multicultural and multilingual populations of this
rural area underscore the importance of understanding, addressing, and overcoming
the mechanisms of individual and institutional discrimination and the inequalities that
result. The Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers provides a
framework and guide for the obligations and practice for participants.
Given the program's context, it is the mission of the School to prepare students for
culturally-competent generalist practice and to promote social and economic justice
on behalf of the peoples of the Southwest region. The program believes in the
promise of every student.

Accreditation
The B.S.W. program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Admissions Information
Students must achieve a C or better grade in SWK 101 prior to applying to the
School of Social Work program. In addition, students must have a minimum 2.5
cumulative G.P.A. prior to being admitted to the program. Admission packets are
available from the School of Social Work. Students must complete the Social Work
program admission process prior to enrolling in SWK 386, Social Work Practice I.
Academic credit for life or previous work experience will not be awarded.
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FOUR YEAR DEGREE

Bachelor of Social Work

(no minor required)
Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)
General Education Requirements 41
Upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) 54
Writing Intensive Credit 12
ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3
BIOL 101/103* & 102/104* Biology for General Education I & II
or KINS/MVSC 240/242 Anatomical & Physiological Kinesiology 8
plus one other lab science
MATH 321 Statistics 3
POLS 201* American National Government 3
PSY 102* General Psychology 3
PSY Any Upper Division Psychology course 3
SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology 3

B.S.W. Requirements
Complete six credit hours in a language other than English or its equivalent.

Social Work Core Requirements

SWK 101 Intro to Social Welfare & Social Work 3
SWK 300 Human Behavior & the Social Environment I 3
SWK 301 Human Behavior & the Social Environment II 3
SWK 320 Diversity in Social Work Practice 3
SWK 331 Social Welfare Policy I 3
SWK 386 Social Work Practice I 3
SWK 422 Social Welfare Policy II 3
SWK 460 Social Work Research Methods 3
SWK 461 Social Work Research Project 2
SWK 487 Social Work Practice II 3
SWK 488 Social Work Practice III 3
SWK 491 Social Work Field Placement Seminar I 1
SWK 492 Social Work Field Placement I (Corequisite with SWK 491) 6
SWK 498 Social Work Field Placement Seminar II 1
SWK 499 Social Work Field Placement II (Corequisite with SWK 498) 6
Total core credit hours 46
Guided Electives
Electives must be approved by the Social Work advisor 12
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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Western New Mexico University does not offer all the classes listed in this catalog every
semester or every year.
The following pages provide brief descriptions of course offerings. Course listings are subject
to change. Each semester the university publishes a schedule of classes which provides a
detailed listing of courses offered and the times and places of instruction. Courses listed in the
schedule of classes are subject to change.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

undergraduate
Numbering of Courses: Cancellation of courses:

descriptions
Course numbering is based on the content level

course
The university reserves the right to cancel
of material presented in courses. courses that do not meet enrollment mini-
Courses numbered: mums or are not suitably staffed by quali-
100-299 . . . primarily for freshmen and sopho- fied faculty.
mores.
175 & 275 . . transfer General Education KEYS TO SYMBOLS
300-499 . . . primarily for juniors and seniors. Course descriptions include a variety of
500-599 . . . primarily for students enrolled in (symbols conveying essential information.
master’s degree programs or the The following standard course description
equivalent. Undergraduate students with explanation of symbols serves as a
may enroll if they have submitted model:
and received approval on a Petition BSAD 333. Cost Accounting. The
for Undergraduate Student to costs of production processing and
Register for Graduate Course form. construction of manufactured goods;
444/544,545 Courses are for professional devel- designed to show how accounting
opment only, not degree credit. can serve as a means of control.
Prerequisites: BSAD 230 and 231.
Variable credit courses: Fall only. (3)
(1-3) indicates variable credit, the minimum and BSAD . . . . . . . . . . . department name
maximum credit limitations per semester are 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . course number
shown. An example: Cost Accounting . . . course title
MATH 580. Workshop in Mathematics. “The costs of...’’. . . . explanation of course
Theory and practical application of a rel- content
evant mathematics topic. (1-3)
Prerequisite: BSAD 230 . .required to be
Cross-listed courses: taken before
Courses in which students may earn credit a student can
under either of two disciplines (e.g., SOC or enroll in a par-
HIST) for the same offering. Credit is only given ticular course
once for each cross-listed course. Fall only . . . . . . . . . taught Fall semester
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . number of credits
Corequisite:
Note: not all of the above information may
A requirement which must be taken concurrently be noted in each course.
with another course.

Prerequisite:
A requirement which must be fulfilled before
a student can enroll in a particular course.
Permission of the instructor for a student to
attend a class is implied when the student has
met the prerequisites specified by the depart-
ment. A student who has not fulfilled any pre-
requisites for a course may be dropped by the
instructor of the course.
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Academic Studies and Honors Curriculum

ACAD 101. Student Success Seminar. A seminar for students who are new to
WNMU. The course will familiarize the student with the university environment and
will emphasize the development of critical thinking skills, the enhancement of study
skills, and exploration of professional and career goals. (3)
ACAD 101H. Honors Freshman Seminar. A seminar for students entering the
Honors Program. The course will emphasize the development of critical thinking
skills, the enhancement of study skills, and encourage professional and career
development. (1)
ACAD 198H. Honors Seminar. A lower division seminar for students enrolled
in the Honors Program. The course will emphasize the continued development of
critical thinking, enhancement of study skills, and encourage participation in campus
activities. This course may be taken for credit up to four times. (1)

ACAD 398H. Honors Colloquium. An upper division seminar for students enrolled
in the Honors Program. The course will emphasize integration of fields of study and
enhancement of critical thinking skills. The course will encourage participation in
campus activities. This course may be taken for credit up to four times. (1)

Anthropology
ANTH 201. Cultural Anthropology. Introduction to cultural anthropology including
cross-cultural study of kinship, political, and economic systems. (NMCCN ANTH
2113)(Area IV). Writing Intensive. (3)
ANTH 202. Physical Anthropology & Archaeology. An introduction to the evolution
of humans and their past cultures as well as how archaeologists and physical anthro-
pologists approach the science of anthropology. (NMCCN ANTH 2213)(Area IV). (3)
ANTH/BIOL 212/214. Biological Anthropology & lab. An introduction to the
anatomy, biological diversity, genetics, and evolution of human beings, their hominid
ancestors and relatives, and other primate species. Emphasis will be on examining
and analyzing biological data within a historical framework, and exploring hypoth-
eses about the biology, ecology, and evolutionary history of humans and other
primates. Offered alternate years. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/103
and strongly recommended ENGL 102. (Area IV). (4)

Applied Technology
APLT 101. Manufacturing Processes. Introductory course in the process of manu-
facturing dealing with welding, machinery, foundry, casting, turing, and sheet metal.
Analysis of plastic forming and molding with additional knowledge in tool and die
making. Includes forming, joining and chip making tool processes projects. (4)
APLT 125. Private Pilot Ground School. Provides the training and education
leading to completion of the written FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Private
Pilot Knowledge Test, part of the requirement for the Private Pilot Certificate. This
course uses lecture training demonstrations and hands-on activities with FAA
approved materials and is taught by an FAA Certified Ground School Instructor. (4)
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APLT 144. Professional Development in Technology I. Preparation of entry-level

computer users to work in an applications setting. Designed to prepare students for
direct entry into the work environment. This course is not part of WNMU’s approved
programs, but may be used in an academic degree with prior approval from the
academic advisor, and appropriate department chair. (1-3)
APLT 150. Business Practices. Subject matter shall include: personal develop-
ment, goal setting, work ethics and principles, problem solving, communications, time
management, customer service, safety in the work place, sexual harassment, dating
in the work place, racial harassment, violence, résumé and interviewing skills. (2)
APLT 244. Professional Development in Technology II. Advanced professional

undergraduate
descriptions
development for computer users who will work in an applications setting to support

course
the information processing function. (1-3)

Art
ART 101. 2-D Design. The study of formal relationships focusing on two dimen-
sional design including the theory, application of color, and an introduction to typog-
raphy. Fall only. (4)
ART 103. 3-D Design. Spatial dimension via planes, simple and compound curved
surfaces, structure, straight and curved lines, geometric and organic masses. Spring
only. (4)
ART 107. Drawing I. A full range of subject matter and media used by the student
to develop basic technical skill and to increase visual awareness. (4)
ART 114. Graphics and Typography - Illustrator. Lecture based art course inte-
grates graphics and typography instruction with Adobe Illustrator. This vector based
program enable students to scale their graphic and typographic images while they
learn the technical aspects of Adobe Illustrator. The course is geared for Adobe
Illustrator certification. Prerequisite for Graphic Design students: ART 101
Spring only. (3)
ART 115. Digital Drawing and Painting for Designers. Focus on the creative
approaches to digital drawing and painting as they relate to design. Prerequisite
for Graphic Design students: ART 10. Fall only. (4)
ART 171. Graphic Design Studio I. The first studio application course where
students integrate the content of the other courses taught during that semester
by creating projects focused on print design. Prerequisites for Graphic Design
Students: ART 101, DMC 110, IDEA 110. Fall only. (4)
ART 172. Graphic Design Studio II. The second studio application course in
the Graphic Design Program where students integrate the content of the other
courses taught during that semester by creating projects focused on typography.
Prerequisite for Graphic Design students: ART 171. Spring only. (4)
ART 205. Non-toxic Printmaking I. A basic survey of new non-toxic printmaking
techniques. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 107. (4)
ART 207. Drawing II. A continuation of the development of technical skills, and the
perceptual objectives in drawing. Prerequisite: ART 107. Spring only. (4)
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ART 210/212. Digital Photography I & lab. Introduction to basic photographic

processes using digital technology, the camera and learning to see. Field trips will
be included. Prerequisite for art majors: ART 101. (4)
ART 211. Art Appreciation. A survey of the meaning and methods of art: films,
slides, exhibits, lectures, discussion, and some studio experiences are included. Fall,
Spring, Summer. (NMCCN ARTS 1113)(Area V). (3)
ART 215. Portfolio and Business. Students learn to present and market their work
creating a portfolio while also learning about the business and legal issues related
to Design and Digital Media Fields. Prerequisites: ART 271, DMC 227 or permis-
sion of the instructor. (3)
ART 221. Beginning Fibers I. Introduction to fiber arts techniques focusing on hand
constructed forms and simple loom (inkle, frame) techniques. Prerequisite for art
majors and minors: ART 101. (4)
ART 230. Papermaking I. A survey of the history, theory, process and studio appli-
cation of hand papermaking. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101.
Spring only. (4)
ART 241. Appreciation of Clay. Introduction to clay as an art medium: hand
building, decorating techniques, glazing and firing processes. The course goes
beyond techniques to include how clay has reflected creative ingenuity, function,
history, culture, and spirituality. (Area V) (4)
ART 251. Painting I. Basic survey of contemporary and traditional painting tech-
niques with a variety of media. Prerequisite for art majors and minors: ART 101,
102, and 107. (4)
ART 261. Appreciation of Sculpture . Introduction to contemporary and traditional
methods and aesthetics of sculpture: including culture, purpose, history, methods,
and innovations from plaster to bronze casting. (Area V) (4)
ART 271. Graphic Design Studio III. The third studio application course in
the Graphic Design Program where students integrate the content of the other
courses taught during that semester by creating projects focused on web design.
Prerequisites for Graphic Design students: ART 172 and DMC 200. Fall only. (4)
ART 272. Graphic Design Studio IV. The fourth studio application course in
the Graphic Design Program where students integrate the content of the other
courses taught during that semester by creating projects focused on web design.
Prerequisites for Graphic Design students: ART 271. Spring only. (4)
ART 281. Internship in Art. The students first select an appropriate field for intern-
ship from the art community/industry. Students must negotiate a written contract
and complete 90 hours in the field. This course may be repeated two times.
Prerequisites: ART 271 and ENGL 102. Fall and Spring. (1-2)
ART 301. Life Drawing. Study of the human form in a variety of drawing media to
develop technical, perceptual and aesthetic understandings. Prerequisite for art
majors and minors: ART 107. Spring only. (4)
ART 303. Digital Drawing and Painting for Artists. Focus on the creative
approaches to digital drawing and painting as they relate to art. Prerequisites for
art majors and minors: ART 107 and ENGL 102. Fall only. (4)
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ART 306. Non-Toxic Printmaking II. Refined exploration into various new non-
toxic printmaking techniques. Prerequisite: ART 205 or permission of the
instructor. (4)
ART 310. Photography II. A continuation of photography I refining technical skills
(exposure, film development, and print development) with an emphasis on creating
the “good print.” Prerequisites: ART 210/212. (4)
ART 321. Intermediate Fibers I. Floor and table weaving using loom and weaver
controlled weaves. Prerequisites for art majors and minors: ART 101. (4)
ART 322. Intermediate Fibers II. Double weave, tubular weaving, applied three

undergraduate
dimensional and other off loom techniques. Prerequisite: ART 221. (4)

descriptions
course
ART 330. Papermaking II. Advanced skills in papermaking, basic skills in book-arts
and letterpress. Prerequisite: ART 230. Spring only. (4)
ART 342. Clay II. Introductory study of wheel throwing, making of glazes and
advanced decorating techniques. Prerequisite: ART 241. (4)
ART 352. Painting II. Further development of contemporary and traditional painting
techniques using a variety of media. Prerequisite: ART 251. (4)
ART 362. Sculpture II. Development of aesthetics and skills in a selected medium
of sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 261. (4)
ART 371. Computer Graphic Web Design. Advanced type and web design
concepts, half-tone and line art preparation; production techniques using computers,
scanners, advanced graphics and page layout software. Prerequisite: ART 271.
Spring only. (4)
ART 372. Graphic Design Studio V. The fifth studio application course in graphic
design where students integrate the content of the other courses taught during
that semester by creating advanced projects in web design. Prerequisites for Art
students: ART 171 and ENGL 102. (4)
ART 378, 386, 387, 388, 389, History of World Art. ART 378: Women in Art;
ART 386: Pre-Renaissance; ART 387: Renaissance and Baroque; ART 388:
Contemporary Art; ART 389: Mexican Art. (3 each) One art history course is offered
each semester on a two and a half year rotation. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ART 401. Mata Ortiz Study Trip. Travel to Juan Mata Ortiz and Viejo Casas
Grandes, Mexico, for three days and two nights to visit potters, take part in a hands-
on-workshop featuring the process which made the village and its potters world
famous and visit the Paquime museum. (1-2)
ART 405. Non-toxic Printmaking III. Intensive approach to the non-toxic plano-
graphic and intaglio craft. Prerequisite: ART 306. (4)
ART 406. Non-toxic Printmaking IV. Advanced techniques with emphasis on
experimental non-toxic printmaking processes. Prerequisite: ART 405 or permis-
sion of the instructor. (4)
ART 410. Photography III. Enhancing the negative and print controls leading
to stronger images and presentations. Darkroom demonstrations and field trips.
Prerequisite: ART 310. (4)
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ART 411. Photography IV. Advanced darkroom and image development.

Prerequisite: ART 410 or permission of the instructor. (4)
ART 421. Fiber Arts III. Advanced fiber exploration including in-depth research
of area chosen by student with faculty guidance. Focus: two-dimensional or
three-dimensional work. Prerequisites: ART 321 or ART 322. (4)
ART 425. Elementary Art Methods. Seeks an understanding of the art process, and
the growth and development of children through art; includes teaching methods, phi-
losophies, and media practiced on the elementary level. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ART 430. Papermaking III. Continued advanced techniques in papermaking and
book art. Prerequisite: ART 330. Spring only. (4)
ART 431. Papermaking IV. Advanced techniques with an emphasis on the experi-
mental. Prerequisite: ART 430. Spring only. (4)
ART 441. Clay III. Functional ceramics, production techniques, glaze formation and
firing processes. Prerequisite: ART 342. (4)
ART 442. Clay IV. Continued advanced skill development of the wheel and sculp-
tural applications. Prerequisites: ART 441 (4)
ART 450. Secondary Art Methods. Develops philosophical, psychological, theo-
retical and practical concepts in art education with an emphasis on form, media,
and curriculum development for grades 7-12. Alternate Falls/odd numbered years.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ART 451. Painting III. Advanced techniques. Prerequisite: ART 352 (4)
ART 452. Painting IV. Special experimental techniques. Prerequisite: ART 451 or
permission of the instructor. (4)
ART 461. Sculpture III. Special techniques in sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 362 (4)
ART 462. Sculpture IV. Advanced special techniques in sculpture. Prerequisite:
ART 461 or permission of the instructor. (4)
ART 471. Advanced Web Design. Web design and web site development or any-
one who needs or wants to master the technical aspects of Adobe's Creative Suite.
Prerequisite: ART 371 Spring only. (4)
ART 475. Art History Visual Thesis. Advanced research in Art History, relat-
ing research to their own artwork. Students will culminate his/her research with a
public visual lecture of their findings. Prerequisites: BFA students with 12 cr. Art
History, and ENGL 102. Spring only. (1)
ART 476. BFA Portfolio and Business. Students learn to present and market
their work creating a portfolio while also learning about the business and legal
issues related to the Arts. Prerequisites: two ART and/or IDEA Studio Courses
or permission of instructor, and ENGL 102. Spring Only. (3)
ART 477. Seminar. This lecture/discussion course will unite BFA students from
different areas of art specialization into a forum. Focus on pertinent issues in art
through discussion, research and presentations. This course may be repeated three
times. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and two upper division studio Art courses.
Spring only. (1)
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ART 478, 479, 482, 483, 484, 486, 487, 488, 489. Studio Work. ART 478
Graphic Design, ART 479: Clay; ART 482: Fiber Arts; ART 483: Painting; ART 484:
Printmaking; ART 486: Drawing; ART 487: Sculpture; ART 488: Photography; ART
489: Papermaking. These courses may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit
hours. Limited to advanced students. Prerequisite for ART 478 is ART 471. (4)
ART 480. Art Workshop. Intensive workshops of varying length with visiting profes-
sors or of a specialized nature, including national/international travel study tours, to
supplement the regular curriculum. Summer only. (1-4)
ART 481. Internship in Art. BFA students first select an appropriate field for intern-
ship from the art community/industry: professional artist apprentice, arts adminis-

undergraduate
descriptions
tration, museum studies, art marketing. Students must negotiate a written contract

course
and complete 45 hours in the field. This course may be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: BFA students only. (1)
ART 492. Assessment of Conceptual Development. Oral and visual presen-
tations to the Art faculty and outside professionals which include written docu-
mentation that assesses students’ abilities, artistic identity, and future directions.
Prerequisites: BFA students only and ENGL 102. (1)
ART 493. BFA Exhibit & Final Portfolio Review. Graduating BFA students will
present their final exhibition and be responsible for all aspects of the exhibition.
Students must compile and present their final BFA portfolio. Prerequisites: BFA
students only and ENGL 102. (1)

Automotive Technology
AUTT 103. Principles of Auto Electrical. Basic introduction in general electrical
system; battery and service; starting system; charging system; repair and lighting
systems diagnosis and repair. Lecture with lab. (5)
AUTT 111. Principles of Auto Brakes. Lecture and lab emphasizing diagnosis
and repair of brakes, including anti-lock brake systems; covers such areas as basic
hydraulic principles, drum brakes, parking brakes, disc and drum brake service,
hydraulic system service, and operation of various brake equipment and tools. (5)
AUTT 137. Basic Gasoline Repair/Rebuilding. Lecture and lab emphasizing
general engine diagnosis - removal and reinstallation; cylinder head and valve train
diagnosis and repair; engine block assembly diagnosis and repair; lubrication and
cooling system diagnosis repair. (5)
AUTT 139. Principles of Electronic Analysis. Lecture and lab on gauges,
warning devices, and driver information systems diagnosis and repair; horn and
wiper/washer diagnosis and repair; accessories diagnosis and repair. Prerequisite:
AUTT 103. (5)
AUTT 141. Manual Transmission/Clutch and Axle. Lecture and lab on general
drive train diagnosis; diagnosis and repair of clutch, transmission/transaxle, drive
shaft and half shaft, universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint; ring and pinion gears
and differential case assembly; limited slip differential; drive axle shaft; four-wheel
drive/all wheel drive component diagnosis and repair. (5)
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AUTT 190. Field Study I. Field work of variable units to provide the student with
a variety of experiences to complement his/her program of study. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. (1-6)
AUTT 207. Emission and Ignition Control Systems. Lecture and lab on ignition and
emission control system; emissions control systems diagnosis and repair/early fuel evapo-
ration (intake manifold temperature) controls. Prerequisites: AUTT 103 and 139. (4)
AUTT 242. Principles of Suspension and Steering and Alignment. Lecture
and lab on general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems
diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair/front suspension;
suspension systems diagnosis and repair/rear suspension; suspension systems and
diagnosis and repair/miscellaneous service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment
and repair; wheel and tire diagnosis and repair. (5)
AUTT 248. Principles of Auto Transmission and Transaxle. General transmission
and transaxle diagnosis, maintenance and adjustment in-vehicle transmission and
transaxle repair; off-vehicle transmission and transaxle repair/oil pump and converter;
off-vehicle transmission and transaxle repair/gear train, shafts, bushings and case;
off-vehicle transmission and transaxle repair/friction and reaction units. (5)
AUTT 250. Principles of Automotive Computers. Lecture on computerized
engine controls diagnosis and repair. Lecture with lab. (3)
AUTT 252. Automotive Air-Conditioning & Heating Systems. Lecture and lab
on A/C system diagnosis and repair; refrigeration system component diagnosis and
repair/compressor and clutch; refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair/
evaporator, condenser, and related components; heating, ventilation, and engine
cooling systems diagnosis and repair; operating systems and related controls diag-
nosis and repair; refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling. Lecture with lab. (5)
AUTT 254. Principles of Auto Fuel Injection/Fuel Systems. Lecture on fuel, air
induction, and exhaust systems diagnosis and repair. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite:
AUTT 103. (3)

Bilingual Education
BLED 255. Current Issues in Bilingual Education. This course introduces
students to the various areas, programs, terminology, and philosophies of bilingual
education. (3)
BLED 352. The Secondary Teacher and the Bilingual Child. This course surveys
the needs, orientation, and approaches teachers should consider in class instruction
for appropriate teaching of speakers of other languages students in grades 7-12.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 401. Current Issues in Language Minority Education. Meets the requirement
for a foundation course for the bilingual and TESOL endorsements. Recommended for all
teachers, counselors, educational administrators, and other professionals who work with
language minority communities. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 414. Multicultural Education. Addresses aspects of multicultural education
and social justice to engage students in understanding differences among groups
of people based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities,
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language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical background. Students

will examine and critique processes of discrimination that marginalize and silence
various groups. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 416. Indo-Chicano Cultures and Pedagogy. Contrasting culture patterns
including an introduction to historical and sociological aspects of Indigenous and
Hispanic cultures: prepares the teacher trainee to present units on history, culture,
folklore, fine arts and native traditions to students in the Southwest. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 417. Mexican Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical
Mexican values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature. (Taught

undergraduate
descriptions
in Spanish). Required for the bilingual endorsement. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

course
BLED 419. Navajo Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical Navajo
values, contributions, current social studies, history art, and literature (Taught in
Navajo). Required for the bilingual endorsement. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 421. Zuni Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical Zuni
values, contributions, current social studies, history art, and literature (Taught in
Zuni). Required for the bilingual endorsement. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 424. Teaching Methods in Foreign Language. Specialized techniques
of teaching foreign language skills in the elementary and secondary schools.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 427. Linguistics 1 for L2 Teachers. Linguistics 1 for Second Language
teachers is a review of the components of language and how these relate to teaching
and testing the second language learner. Required for bilingual and TESOL teachers
to work in ESL instruction with children, youth and adults. Recommended for all
teachers. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 428. Linguistics 2 for L2 Teachers. Linguistics 2 for Second Language
teachers covers sociolinguistics and/or phonetics, articulatory phonetics, points
and manner of articulation and how these relate to the second language learner,
and the bilingual or bicultural child, or the elementary, secondary or adult student.
This second level linguistics course prepares teachers to work in ESL instruction.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 431. Language Arts in Spanish. Survey of the needs, orientations and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching
of Spanish speaking students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy
Development. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Spanish proficiency. (3)
BLED 432. Language Arts in Zuni. Survey of the needs, orientations and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching of
Zuni students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy Development.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 433. Language Arts in Navajo. Survey of the needs, orientations and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching of
Navajo students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy Development.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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BLED 434. Content Literacy in Spanish. Specialized techniques used for teaching
the Spanish speaking bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in the content
areas; required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 435. Content Literacy in Zuni. Specialized techniques used for teaching
the Zuni bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in the content areas;
required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 436. Content Literacy in Navajo. Specialized techniques used for teaching
the Navajo bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in the content areas;
required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 437. Teaching Reading in Spanish. Advanced course in teaching reading
and writing in Spanish as a first or second language to children, youth or adults.
Survey of the needs, orientations, and approaches teachers should consider in
class instructions for appropriate teaching of Hispanic students. Prerequisites:
BLED 431, ENGL 102, and Spanish proficiency. (3)
BLED 438. Teaching Reading in Zuni. Advanced course in teaching reading and
writing in Zuni as a first or second language to children, youth or adults. Survey of
the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in class instruc-
tions for appropriate teaching of Zuni students. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 439. Teaching Reading in Navajo. Advanced course in teaching reading and
writing in Navajo as a first or second language to children, youth or adults. Survey of
the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in class instructions
for appropriate teaching of Navajo students. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 441. English Language Acquisition & Development. The use of ESL
techniques and strategies for the English language acquisition of English Language
Learners, Required for TESOL endorsement. Recommended for Language Arts
Endorsement and as an elective for all educators. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BLED 445. ESL Methods for Content Literacy. Current trends, assessment,
and sheltered instruction for literacy development of English Language Learners.
Emphasis will be on meeting the standards and outcomes of the New Mexico TESOL
endorsement for teaching content using ESL methods. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
*Spanish proficiency means ability to participate in oral and written forms in a
University course.

Biology
BIOL 101/103. Biology for General Education I & lab. Lecture and laboratory
covering biological principles, including ecology, cell biology, genetics, taxonomy,
and anatomy. The intention of this course is to promote an appreciation of the
biological world in which we live. Three lectures and one laboratory per week.
These courses do fulfill general education requirements but do not apply towards
any science degree. BIOL 101 need not be taken prior to 102. (NMCCN BIOL
1113/1111)(Area III). (4)
BIOL 102/104. Biology for General Education II & lab. Lecture and laboratory
covering biological principles, including ecology, cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, and
anatomy. The intention of this course is to promote an appreciation of the biological
world in which we live. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. These courses do
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fulfill general education requirements but do not apply towards any science degree.
BIOL 101 need not be taken prior to 102. (NMCCN BIOL 1123/1121) (Area III). (4)
BIOL 120. Biology of the Southwest. A course for the study of natural areas
around Silver City. It is not designed for science majors and minors. No major/minor
elective credit or general education credit may be claimed for this course. (4)
BIOL 202/203. Majors I: Plant Form, Function and Diversity & lab. Introduction
to plant biology: summarizes the major disciplines of botany and includes study of
the more important plant groups: three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
This course, BIOL 204, and BIOL 206 constitute the prerequisite for all biology
related majors and minors. BIOL 202, 204 and 206 can be taken in any order.

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(NMCCN BIOL 1213/1211) (Area III). (4)

course
BIOL 204/205. Majors II: Animal Form, Function and Diversity & lab. Introductory
biology covering biological macromolecules, ecology, evolution, systematics,
phylogeny, developmental biology, and a survey of major animal groups; three
lectures and one two-hour laboratory a week. This course, BIOL 202, and BIOL 206
constitute the prerequisite for all biology related majors and minors. BIOL 202, 204,
and 206 can be taken in any order. (NMCCN BIOL 1223/1221)(Area III). (4)
BIOL 206/207. Majors III: Intro to Cell Biology & lab. Introductory biology for
majors covering biological molecules, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell form and
function, cellular metabolism and mechanisms of heredity; three lectures and one
two-hour laboratory a week. This course, BIOL 202 and 204 constitute the prereq-
uisites for all biology related majors and minors. BIOL 202, 204, and 206 can be
taken in any order. (4)
BIOL 210. Scientific Writing. Concentrates on the format and organization of
scientific papers, as well as the ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and
concisely. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203 and BIOL 204/205. (1)
BIOL/ANTH 212/214. Biological Anthropology & lab. An introduction to the
anatomy, biological diversity, genetics, and evolution of human beings, their hominid
ancestors and relatives, and other primate species. Emphasis will be on examining
and analyzing biological data within a historical framework, and exploring hypoth-
eses about the biology, ecology, and evolutionary history of humans and other
primates. Offered alternate years. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/103
and recommended ENGL 102. (Area III or IV). (4)
BIOL 228/230. Marine Biology & lab. Summer lecture and field course including 2
weeks of field marine studies on the Sea of Cortez, Sonora Mexico. Topics include
oceanography, marine ecosystems, taxonomy and natural history of marine organ-
isms, population and community ecology, and current issues in marine conservation.
Note: 2 consecutive weeks are spent in Mexico, often in primitive living or camping
conditions. Swim test required for all students (offered during first Summer
Session of most years). Prerequisite: BIOL 204/205, ENGL 102 or permission
of the instructor. (4)
BIOL 254/256. Anatomy and Physiology I & lab. A course to study both the
structure and function of the human body. The mechanisms of homeostasis and the
interrelationships of the various body systems will be emphasized. Three lectures
and one laboratory per week; needs to be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Two
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years of high school biology or BIOL 101/103 or BIOL 102/104 or permission

of the instructor. (NMCCN BIOL 2413/2411)(Area III) (4)
BIOL 255/257. Anatomy and Physiology II & lab. A continuation of BIOL 254/256.
Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 254/256 or
permission of the Instructor. (NMCCN BIOL 2423/2421)(Area III). (4)
BIOL 301/303. Ecology & lab. The study of the interactions between organisms,
their abiotic environment, and other biotic components of natural systems; the struc-
ture and function of biotic communities and ecosystems; three lectures and one
laboratory or field period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, and
ENGL 102. Offered every Spring. (4)
BIOL 310/312. Invertebrate Zoology & lab. Systematic study of invertebrate
groups including taxonomy, ecology, anatomy reproduction and natural history of
invertebrates; three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 204/205 and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 311/313. Vertebrate Zoology & lab. Study of vertebrate animals, their evolu-
tion, morphology, and ecology: three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 204/205 and ENGL 102. Offered every Fall. (4)
BIOL 320. Animal Behavioral Ecology. Focuses on proximate and ultimate
explanations for the diversity of behaviors exhibited by animals. Evolutionary conse-
quences of behaviors are evaluated as hypotheses within an ecological context.
Prerequisites: BIOL 204/205 and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (3)
BIOL 322/324. Dendrology & lab. Identification and natural history of North
American trees, shrubs, and vines, with emphasis on species native to the
Southwest. Considerable time spent in field study. Three major projects involving
analysis and interpretation of field data collected by the class in lab. Prerequisites:
BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 331/333. Biology of Algae and Fungi & lab. Structure, taxonomy, evolution,
and ecology of fungi and non-vascular plants; three lectures and one laboratory period
per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203 and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 332/334. Evolution and Diversity of Plants & lab. Anatomy, morphology,
and evolutionary development of the vascular plants; three lectures and one labora-
tory period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203 and ENGL 102. Offered alter-
nate years. (4)
BIOL 342. Comparative Physiology. Processes and functions related to the activi-
ties of plants and animals; encompasses all levels of organization from cell level to
the entire organism; three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, and
204/205, and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (3)
BIOL 351/353. Plant Taxonomy & lab. Flowering plants and their classification,
with emphasis on flora of the Southwest: three lectures and one laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203 and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 354/356. Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I & lab. Advanced study of
both the structure and function of the human body. The mechanisms of homeostasis
and the interrelationships of the various body systems will be emphasized. Three
lectures and one laboratory per week. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BIOL
202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (4)
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BIOL 355/357. Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II & lab. A continuation of

BIOL 354/356. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: BIOL 354/356 and ENGL 102. (4)
BIOL 360/362. Cell Biology & lab. Structure and functional dynamics of living cells;
three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 206/207 and
either 202/203 or 204/205, CHEM 151/153, and ENGL 102. (4)
BIOL 366/368. Genetics & lab. Methods and results of the transmission of heredi-
tary characteristics; three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (4)

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BIOL 371/373. Microbiology & lab. The structure, taxonomy, interaction between

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microbe and host, and applied microbiology will be studied; the laboratory empha-

course
sizes culturing, biochemical tests and the identification of an unknown species; three
lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: One of the following: BIOL
202/203, 204/205, 254/256, or BIOL 255/257, and ENGL 102 or permission of the
instructor. Spring and Summer. (NMCCN BIOL 2513/2511). (4)
BIOL 375/377. Principles of Wildlife Biology & lab. This course studies the appli-
cation of wildlife principles to various animal species. Topics will include population
dynamics, species introduction, predator-prey interactions, hunting and manage-
ment techniques; three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL
202/203, 204/205, 301/303, and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years, even years
spring. (4)
BIOL 410/412. Plant Physiology & lab. Course covers basic plant processes,
including transport, water balance, nutrition, photosynthesis, defence mechanisms,
sensory systems, and plant growth hormones. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203,
204/205, BIOL 206/207, and ENGL 102. Two lectures and one lab per week. (4)
BIOL 422. Evolution. The study of changes in natural populations of organisms and
the dynamics underlying those changes. Evolutionary processes including mutation,
genetic recombination, natural selection, migration, and genetic drift are reviewed,
as well as their microevolutionary and macroevolutionary consequences; three
lectures or discussion periods per week. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 15 credit
hours of biology including BIOL 366. Offered alternate years. (3)
BIOL 425/427 Range Vegetation & lab. Focuses on plants of rangelands of the
southwest, with emphasis on identification of range plants and ecology of rangeland
plant communities. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, and ENGL 102. (4)
BIOL 428/430. Marine Biology & lab. Summer lecture and field course including 2
weeks of field marine studies on the Sea of Cortez, Sonora Mexico. Topics include
oceanography, marine ecosystems, taxonomy and natural history of marine organ-
isms, population and community ecology, and current issues in marine conservation.
Note: 2 consecutive weeks are spent in Mexico, often in primitive living or camping
conditions. Swim test required for all students (offered during first Summer
Session of most years). Prerequisite: BIOL 204/205, BIOL 206/207 and at least 2
of the following 4 courses: BIOL 301/303, 310/312, 311/313, and/or 328/330. (4)
BIOL 432. Biogeography. An overview of the planet Earth. Studies of plant and
animal distribution are based upon ecological, evolutionary, and physical factors.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and 12 credit hours of biology. Offered alternate years. (3)
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BIOL 442/443. Ornithology & lab. Introductory scientific study of birds, with
emphasis on North American species; three lectures and one laboratory period per
week; two Saturday field trips required. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, BIOL 204, BIOL
311, and ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 448/449. Herpetology & lab. The study of amphibians and reptiles will review
the evolutionary history, phylogenetic relationships, global diversity, life history, and
general biology of these important groups. Laboratory will focus on the identification
of the regional herpetofauna; three lectures and one laboratory per week with at
least one required weekend field trip. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, BIOL 204, BIOL
311, and ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL/GEOL/PHSC 450. Methods of Teaching Science. Presentation of a spectrum
of instructional strategies with an emphasis on inquiry methods for elementary and
secondary students. Theories of learning science and their practical application in
science classrooms. Design and implementation of activities and lesson planning.
Formative and summative assessment. Safety in the classroom. Prerequisite:
Junior or Senior status, must have completed 20 hours of courses in the
Department of Natural Sciences and ENGL 102. Offered every Fall. (3)
BIOL 451/453. Mammalogy & lab. The study of fur-bearing animals, including their
structure, behavior, life histories, and taxonomic relationship; three lectures and one
laboratory period per week; one weekend field trip required. Prerequisite: BIOL
202/203, 204/205, 311/313, ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor. Offered
alternate years. (4)
BIOL 457/459. Entomology & lab. An introduction to the biology, classification,
ecology, and evolution of insects, with emphasis on the roles insects play in global
ecosystems and human affairs. Entomology has applications in fields of ecology,
medicine, agriculture, forestry, and conservation, and is a suitable course for
students pursuing careers in those areas. Offered alternate years. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: BIOL 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (4)
BIOL 460. Cell Physiology. Focuses primarily on cell metabolism, with emphasis
on applications of thermodynamics in cell metabolism; enzyme structure, mechanism
and regulations; oxygen-independent respiration (glycolysis, fermentation); aerobic
respiration (Kreb cycle, electron transport system, chemiosmomosis); and photosyn-
thesis. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (3)
BIOL 462/464. Comparative Chordate Anatomy & lab. Derivation and descriptive
morphology of the major organ systems of chordate animals; three lectures and two
laboratory periods per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 204, BIOL 311 recommended,
and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (5)
BIOL 465/467. Molecular Genetics & lab. Focus on the molecular basis of inheri-
tance, including nucleic acid chemistry, protein synthesis, DNA mutation and repair,
control of gene expression, genetics of cancer, transposable elements, extra nuclear
inheritance and DNA technology; three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIOL
366/368, and ENGL 102 or permission of instructor. (4)
BIOL 471/473. Majors Microbiology & lab. The study of microbial biology with a
focus on structure, metabolism, taxonomy, and pathogenesis. This course is intended
to give students a broad understanding of microbiology including the historical
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context of many advances in the field. Students will also become familiar with many
commonly used laboratory techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205,
BIOL 206/207, and ENGL 102. Offered alternative years (odd years fall) (4)
BIOL 472. Readings in Science. An interdisciplinary introduction to the explora-
tion and understanding of primary, scientific literature. Two scientific papers will be
read and discussed each week. Outlines of scientific papers and participation in
discussions are focal activities. Designed for the upper level undergraduate. Offered
alternate years. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BIOL 474. Virology. A broad view into the field of viral biology including animal and
plant viruses. The course will describe viral morphology, taxonomy, reproduction,

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and viral-host interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and

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ENGL 102. (3)
BIOL 475. Field Biology. Will develop the upper undergraduates ability to design,
execute, and report biological field studies. Overnight camping required four nights
per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 204; BIOL 301/303 recommended, and
ENGL 102. Summers only. (6)
BIOL 476/478. Immunology & lab. Will focus on the fundamentals of the mamma-
lian immune system including innate, acquired, cellular, and humoral immunity.
Vaccines, autoimmunity, and hematopoiesis will also be discussed. Prerequisites:
BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (4)
BIOL 481. Practicum. For Forest/Wildlife and Forest/Wildlife Law Enforcement
majors only. This course involves 150 hours of volunteer work in the field with
professional biologists that gives students practical educational experiences to help
prepare them for their professional career. All students must take an appropriate
biology exit exam by the eight week of the semester to receive a grade. Students
must apply to the Advisor of the Forest/Wildlife Program 4 months prior to the begin-
ning of this course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BIOL 486. Senior Project. Individually tailored research course involving a
synthesis of biology disciplines and requiring use of data gathering principles and
library facilities. All students must take an appropriate biology exit exam by the
eighth week of the semester to receive a grade. Required of all senior students
majoring in biology, botany, or zoology. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL
102. (2)
BIOL 487, 488. Individual Scientific Investigations. Opportunity for independent
study under the supervision of a faculty member; selection and execution of a
field or laboratory project and preparation of the results in scientific form; may be
repeated. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 12 credit hours of college-level biology
or permission of the instructor. (3)
BIOL 496. Biology Seminar. Discussion of selected biological topics; devoted to
a different subject each semester (as indicated in course schedules available at
registrations). Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and permission of the instructor. This
course may be repeated up to three times for elective credit. (1)
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Business and Office Technology

BOFT 102. Introduction to Keyboarding. Basic keyboard and computer functions.
Emphasis is on developing mastery of the keyboard, skill building up to 35 words a
minute, and communication skills. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 110. Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Formatting. Beginning word
processing features used for the production of all mailable business documents.
Emphasis is placed on increasing keyboarding speed up to 45 words a minute and
developing accuracy through skill building exercises. Prerequisite: BOFT 102 or
equivalent skills. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 114. Records and Information Management. Introduction to the different
methods of filing business records and information; emphasizes the life cycle of informa-
tion within the office structure. Develop functions and concepts of database manage-
ment systems to master the skills needed for MOS core certification. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 120. Word Processing I. Develop functions and concepts of information/word
processing systems to master the skills needed for MOS core certification. Emphasis
is on the document processing cycle from origination through distribution and storage
using latest word processing software. Prerequisite: BOFT 110. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 123. Business Communications I. Focus on fundamentals of English and
standards of usage as applied to business applications. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 124. Windows and the Web. Introduction to current Windows functions and
available programs plus use of electronic searches. Emphasis on learning Windows
functions, accessories programs, and performing electronic searches and electronic
office skills. Prerequisite: BOFT 102. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 125. Business Communications II. Introduction to business writing skills to
include writing mechanics and composition. Emphasis on business correspondence
to include cross-cultural and international communications. Listening, nonverbal,
and speaking skills are reviewed as well as communications for employment.
Prerequisites: BOFT 102, 120, and 123. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 181. Internship. Field work to provide the student with a variety of expe-
riences to complement the program of study; designed for students pursuing
Associate of Science in Business and Office Technology. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor. (3-6)
BOFT 194. Co-op Work Experience I. Practical work experience for vocational
office students, job analysis, application interview, employer and employee relations,
and general skill development. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1-6)
BOFT 202. Advanced Keyboarding/Business Applications. Methods for
increasing production skills through proper organization and skill building through
use of advanced techniques. Develop functions and concepts on automated text-
editing software and computers to master the skills needed for MOS core certifica-
tion. Some emphasis on speed and accuracy in document production. Prerequisite:
BOFT 110 or equivalent skills or permission of the instructor. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 206. Office Procedures. Office principles and procedures used in today’s
fast changing, computerized offices. Develop a foundation necessary for success in
any office setting through real applications, discussion, individual and team projects,
and Web research using current technological tools available. Develop functions and
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concepts on automated text-editing software and computers to master the skills needed
for MOS core certification. Prerequisites: BOFT 110, 114, and 123. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 208. Human Relations in the Office. Develop effective human relations skills
including teamwork, ethical behavior, critical thinking, and diversity for success in
today’s technological office environment. Prerequisites: BOFT 102, 124. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 228. Business Presentation Applications. Develop functions and concepts
on electronic presentation software to master the skills needed for MOS core
certification. Project based activities applying electronic presentation and Web
applications with emphasis on problem solving and using critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite: BOFT 202. (3)

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BOFT 234. Administrative Office Management. Introduces students to manage-

course
ment philosophies and principles of modern administrative practices including
human resources; enables the student to make intelligent and timely decisions as
part of a management team. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 238. Word Processing II. Develop skills in performing advanced and special-
ized functions on automated text-editing software and computers to master the skills
needed for MOS core certification. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and
critical thinking using advanced software features for document preparation and
formatting on expert level projects. Prerequisite: BOFT 120. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 241. Business Computations. Instruction in the essentials of business
arithmetic in fundamental computation and problem-solving. Develop functions
and concepts of electronic spreadsheet management systems to master the skills
needed for MOS core certification. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 248. Accounting Procedures I. Emphasis is given to problems in context of
legal and medical professional offices using cash methods of accounting. Fall only. (3)
BOFT 250. Accounting Procedures II. Learn computerized accounting proce-
dures. Prerequisite: BOFT 248 or permission of the instructor. Spring only. (3)
BOFT 294. Co-op Work Experience II. Practical work experience for vocational
office students; job analysis, application/interview, employer and employee relations,
and general skill development. Prerequisites: BOFT 194 and permission of the
instructor. (1-6)

Business and Public Administration

BSAD 100. Introduction to Business. Fundamental concepts and terminology in
the field of business administration; covers areas such as management, marketing,
accounting, personnel, and finance. Not acceptable for major credits for Business or
Accounting majors. (NMCCN BUSA 1113). (3)
BSAD 152. Entrepreneurship. The process of creating or seizing an opportunity
and pursuing it regardless of the resources currently controlled. Not acceptable for
major credit for Business or Accounting majors. (3)
BSAD 230. Principles of Financial Accounting. An introduction to financial
accounting concepts, including an emphasis on Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, the accounting cycle, and basic accounting terminology. (NMCCN ACCT
2113). (3)
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BSAD 231. Principles of Managerial Accounting. An introduction to manage-

rial accounting concepts. It includes an introduction to the management process,
including the function of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and decision
making. (NMCCN ACCT 2123). (3)
BSAD 300. Legal Environment for Managers. Commercial and government law
as it relates to contracts, agencies, employers, employees, negotiable instruments,
insurance, and assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN BLAW 2113). (3)
BSAD 303. Risk and Insurance. Economics and social services of insurance;
important principles and practices; typical fire, auto, liability, accident, health, work-
man’s compensation, and life insurance contracts. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 306. Principles of Real Estate. Rights and obligations of the real estate
agent, history of real estate, regulation of real estate, real estate law, real estate
arithmetic, fundamentals of real estate finance, agency, contracts, and real estate
applications. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 331. Financial Accounting I. A detailed study of the various types of assets,
liabilities and proprietorships, the making of statements from incomplete data, the
use of comparative data, application of funds, and statement analysis. Prerequisites:
BSAD 230, 231, and ENGL 102. Fall only. (NMCCN ACCT 2133). (3)
BSAD 332. Financial Accounting II. A detailed study of the various types of
assets, liabilities and proprietorships, the making of statements from incomplete
data, the use of comparative data, application of funds, and statement analysis.
Prerequisites: BSAD 230, BSAD 231, and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 333. Cost Accounting. The costs of production processing and construction
of manufactured goods; designed to show how accounting can serve as a means of
control. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, BSAD 231, and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 334. Accounting Systems. Processing consideration in the design and
operation of accounting systems. Principles of internal control applicable to manual
and automated accounting systems. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, BSAD 231, CMPS
111, and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 336. Fraud Examination. Explores the various forms of fraud, determines
how and why fraud is committed, and utilizes accounting information to determine
the extent of fraud. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, 231, and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 337. Governmental Accounting. Basic principles of governmental
accounting, account classifications, budgeting, revenue, and expenditures, includes
general funds, bonds, sinking fund, working capital, special assessment funds, and
utility funds. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, 231, and ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 340. Principles of Marketing. Study and analysis of the elements
of marketing and marketing strategy, stressing product-development policies,
pricing strategies, promotion, and distribution strategies, and market structure.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN MKTG 2113). (3)
BSAD 341. Consumer Behavior. Basic perspectives of consumer behavior;
interdisciplinary approach using the fields of economics, psychology, sociology,
and cultural anthropology as they relate to marketing; emphasizes the fundamental
process of motivation, perception, and learning, as well as analysis of individual
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predispositions and group influences in marketing. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:

BSAD 340 and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 342. Product Marketing. Existing and new product marketing management;
emphasizes product related marketing concepts of demand forecasting, product
differentiation, product development, market development, product life cycles,
product management concepts and trends, societal considerations, and international
product management. Prerequisites: BSAD 340, ENGL 102, and MATH 321. (3)
BSAD 343. Product Promotion. Personal and non-personal promotion activities;
emphasized promotion objectives, forecasting and budgeting, promotional compo-
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development of campaigns and related components. Prerequisites: BSAD 340 and

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ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 344. Product Pricing. Existing and new product pricing and management;
emphasized pricing objectives, internal and external environment considerations,
psychology of pricing, product life cycle considerations, market reaction, societal
considerations, pricing strategies, and international marketing considerations.
Prerequisites: BSAD 340, ENGL 102, and MATH 321. (3)
BSAD 345. Product Placement. Product placement management; emphasizes
strategies and their implementation by distribution channel members; includes
procurement, handling, control, transfer of ownership of products, facility location
and layout, merchandising, market determination, societal and legal considerations,
and international product placement considerations. Prerequisites: BSAD 340 and
ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 350. Principles of Management. The basics of management principles,
methods, fundamentals, functions, terminology, techniques, theories, trends, prac-
tices, and applications in the modern business organization. Prerequisite: ENGL
102. (NMCCN MGMT 2113). (3)
BSAD 355. Communication in Business and Industry. The role of organizational
communication as a tool for effective management; learn the roles of communication
in organizations, fundamentals of business writing, presentations including the use
of computer presentations, interoffice communication including memos, e-mail, and
other technologies. Writing Intensive Prerequisites: BSAD 350 and ENGL 102.
Spring only. (3)
BSAD 370. Principles of Finance. The organization of corporations in modern
business; growth of the business organizations; current financing, insolvency, receiv-
erships, and reorganizations. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, 231, CMPS 111, ECON
201, 202, ENGL 102, MATH 121, 221, and 321. Fall only. (NMCCN BFIN 2113). (3)
BSAD/ECON 423. Railroad History: Case Study in America's First Big
Business. Case study of an American industry, from conception to present, to
develop historically based critical thinking skills and to identify and anticipate trends
in technology, financing, supply, labor-relations, society, human geography, govern-
ment relations, and economic development with particular attention to the legal and
regulatory environment. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Summer. (3)
BSAD 430. Financial Accounting III. A continuation of the Financial Accounting
sequence. Advanced topics include deferred taxes, pensions, leases, error analysis,
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and statement of cash flows. Accounting for partnerships is also covered.

Prerequisites: BSAD 331, 332, and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 432. Financial Accounting IV. The conclusion of the Financial Accounting
sequence. Special topics include SEC reporting, branch operation, business combi-
nations, governmental entities, bankruptcies, and estates and trusts. Prerequisites:
BSAD 331, 332 and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 433. Tax Accounting. Various state and federal taxes and their influence
on the records of the business; emphasizes the federal income tax. Prerequisites:
BSAD 230, 331, and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 434. Advanced Income Tax Accounting. Federal income tax laws with
accounting problems in preparation of statements and reports for partnerships,
corporations, estates and trusts, and gift taxes. Prerequisites: BSAD 433 and
ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 435. Auditing. Auditing principles and procedures; preliminary consider-
ations, planning types of audits, reports, legal responsibilities, problems, and cases.
Prerequisites: BSAD 331, 332, and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 437. VITA. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program provides
Federal and State personal income tax preparation help to low income individuals.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and open only to accounting students authorized to
enroll by the course instructor. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 441. Business Research. Research process and procedures as applied to
business; includes problem statement, research methodology, and reporting through
the use of cases and actual business problems. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and MATH 321. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 445. Marketing Strategy. Integration of the courses for the marketing concen-
tration; uses the case analysis approach in developing marketing management deci-
sion-making and communications abilities. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and Senior-level. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 450. Methods, Materials, and Organization in Business Marketing
Teacher Programs. A methods course designed to acquaint business marketing
educators with programs, methods, and materials appropriate for such subjects as
computer usage, office machines, office procedures, general business, economics,
consumer economics, business principles and management, business law, business
mathematics, business English, internship programs, bookkeeping, and accounting.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and acceptance by the School of Education into a
secondary education program in Business Marketing Education. Offered alter-
nate years - Spring semester. (3)
BSAD 451. Human Resources Management. An analysis and description of present
day personnel practice; stresses such matters as source of labor supply, equal
employment opportunity, selection of employees, training, collective bargaining, and
judging effectiveness of the labor force. Writing Intensive, Prerequisites: BSAD 350
and ENGL 102. Non-business majors: consent of the instructor. (3)
BSAD 452. Organizational Behavior. Analysis of human behavior in organizations
from both micro- and macro-orientations, including direct application of theory to
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management practices. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BSAD 350 and ENGL

102. Non-business majors: consent of the instructor. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 454. Decision Making in Environmental Management. A problem solving
course analyzing the nature and application of managerial planning and decision
making; focus on the design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of problem
solving in complex environments; includes uses and critiques of decision theories,
tools, and techniques from entrepreneurs to strategic management. Prerequisites:
BSAD 350 and ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 456. Labor Relations. A review and analysis of organizational labor systems
and the problems involved in their administration. Prerequisites: senior standing,

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BSAD 300, 350, and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)

course
BSAD 458. Environmental Policy Analysis. Survey and application of public
planning, and evaluation, methods and techniques for increased productivity through
quality control with a special emphasis upon local and state planning of policies,
programs, personnel, and budgets. Prerequisites: BSAD 350 and ENGL 102. (3)
BSAD 461. Operations Management. An examination of the production function
in service and manufacturing organizations. Qualitative and quantitative methods of
improving both quality and efficiency of operations and output. Prerequisites: BSAD
350, ENGL 102, and MATH 321. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 471. Intermediate Financial Management. Contemporary financial
management theory using case studies; in-depth view of capital budgeting, the cost
of capital, capital structure, working capital management, corporate financial deci-
sion-making, international finance, and special topics such as security valuation, firm
valuation, mergers, and acquisitions, financial leverage, and leasing. Prerequisites:
BSAD 370 and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 475. Investments. Analysis of investments and the risks and rewards asso-
ciated with various types of investments; includes portfolio analysis, selection and
management of portfolios, valuation and analysis of equities and fixed interest secu-
rities, asset pricing, characteristics and the liquidity of securities, regulatory climate
and legal issues, and alternative investments (stock options, warrants, commodities,
convertible securities, and foreign investments and securities). Prerequisites: BSAD
370 and ENGL 102. Non-business majors: consent of the instructor. (3)
BSAD 481. Internship in Business. A work experience program directed by
a business department faculty member and supervised by an approved cooper-
ating business or government agency that allows the student on the job training.
The course is open to students majoring in accounting, business management,
and public administration. Requires 150 to 300 hours of work experience, closely
supervised by the instructor. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and permission of the
instructor. (3-6)
BSAD 486. International Business. The international business environments
within which business firms operate and the public policies and cultures which influ-
ence their activities; includes international finance, legal issues, management, and
marketing considerations of the international, transnational, multinational, and global
firms. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BSAD 340, 350, 370, ENGL 102, and MATH
321. Fall only. (3)
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BSAD 487. International Accounting. Focuses on the world of international

accounting and provides the student with both the background necessary to understand
international accounting issues and the knowledge of how to resolve the issues. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, 231, 331, 332, 370, and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 489. Economic Development. An intensive one-week course designed
to provide training in the basics of economic development in accordance with
curriculum requirements prepared by the American Economic Development Council.
Subject material is both theoretical and practical with an emphasis on economic
development and its place in New Mexico. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and permis-
sion of the instructor. Senior level. Summer only. (3)
BSAD 497. Business Policies and Management. Integration of various functional
business and management areas in a context of policy-level decision-making and
strategic analysis; emphasizes independent analysis through case problems. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and second-semester senior standing or
permission of instructor; completion of all other business core courses. (3)
BSAD 498. Special Topics. Content will vary depending upon the thrust of the
business administration course that is offered under this course number and title.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

Career and Technical Teacher Education

CTTE 403. Principles and Practices of Career and Technical Education.
Historical precedents and formative philosophies of career and technical education;
effects of legislation on programs; trends and issues regarding contextual teaching
and learning, career pathways, school-to-work (experiential learning), tech-prep, and
partnerships with business and industry. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: EDUC
311 and ENGL 102. (3)
CTTE 422. Contextual Teaching and Learning in Career and Technical
Education. Contextual teaching and learning in a standards based program that
includes the integration of academics with career and technical content using
technology; designed to assist pre-service teachers in developing a teacher work
sample that includes planning, teaching, assessing, and reflecting on their work with
students in their occupational area. Prerequisites: CTTE 403 and ENGL 102. (3)
CTTE 431. Coordinating Experiential Work-Based Education Programs. Learn
to develop and promote effective experiential work-based (cooperative) education
programs including the selection, orientation, and training of sponsors; the selection,
related instruction, and evaluation of students; and the reporting, record keeping, and
program evaluation. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CTTE 403 and ENGL 102. (3)
CTTE 475. Methods of Teaching in Career and Technical Education. Develop,
deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional methods and techniques appropriate
for instructing individuals or groups in the classroom, laboratory, job-site, or in a
career and technical student organization (CTSO). Emphasis on incorporating
content standards in various instructional settings that accommodate student
learning styles. Managing student behavior, developing and evaluating learner
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performance, and communicating results and implications will be addressed. Writing

Intensive. Prerequisites: CTTE 422 and ENGL 102. (3)
CTTE 493. Practice Teaching in Career and Technical Education. Seventeen
weeks of supervised classroom experience in an accredited secondary school with
a reimbursed career and technical education program. The practice teacher will
provide increasing responsibility for the instruction, assessment, supervision, and
co-curricular activities of an identified group of learners in grades 9-12 in a full-
time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision. Attendance in a
seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize teaching methods,
behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Micro-

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teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching skills. All core/professional

course
courses must be taken prior to Practice Teaching. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and permission required. (12)

Chemical Dependency
CHDP 201. Introduction to Addiction Counseling. This course provides the
knowledge of the basic components to the field of addiction counseling. The
following areas will be examined: models, functions, meanings, assessment, family,
adult children, codependency, shame, intervention, co-occurring disorders, treat-
ment, and prevention. Prerequisites: PSY 102 and SOC 101. (3)
CHDP 303. The Addictive Process. Introduction to the addictive process and
looking at the basic characteristics of the addictive process. The course will examine
the stages of the addictive process, addictive thinking, types of addictive behavior or
compulsions, and the recovery process from the addictive process. Prerequisites:
CHDP 201, SOC 101, and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 304. Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency. An in-depth survey of
the major concepts and practices of the contemporary therapeutic approaches.
Prerequisites: CHDP 201, 303, and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 305. Chemical Dependency and the Family. This course provides an under-
standing of the family dynamics in a chemically dependent family and the interventions
which may lead to recovery for family members. It provides a clear understanding of
healthy functional families. Prerequisites: CHDP 201, 303, and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 306. Codependency. Provides the basic principles of codependency. It
will develop an understanding of the etiology, symptomatology, and basic treat-
ment techniques of the disordered codependent, from denial to long-term recovery.
Prerequisites: CHDP 305 and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 307. Special Populations in Chemical Dependency. Basic knowledge of
the special populations that exist in the field of chemical dependency. It will examine
the sociocultural factors influencing chemical use among the special populations and
the treatment and recovery processes for each special population. Prerequisites:
CHDP 303 and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP/CJUS 322. Substance Abuse and Crime. An assessment of the relation-
ship of substance abuse to crime and criminal justice administration. While empha-
sizing illicit drugs and alcohol, coverage will include a review of drug legislation, drug
effects, theories of drug abuse, options for treatment and prevention of drug abuse,
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enforcement strategies, and analysis of controlled substance policy. Spring only.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 403. Advanced Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency. Examines the
helping relationship, including skills relevant to working with persons affected by
chemical dependency. The course will examine qualities of a functional helping
relationship and social-psychological issues involved in working with the chemically
dependent person. Prerequisites: CHDP 304 and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 404. Professional Principles in Chemical Dependency. Provides an
understanding of the professional principles of chemical dependency counseling;
examines the 12 core functions, ethical and legal issues, and special issues essen-
tial for chemical dependency counseling. Prerequisites: CHDP 304, 306, 307, and
ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 408. Annual Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Institute. Provides state-
of-the-art information, training, and techniques in the field of substance abuse coun-
seling. Multiculturalism, gender, age, and other elements of diversity are stressed as
is ethics, supervision issues, current research and clinical methods. This program is
sponsored by both the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
(NAADAC) and the New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association
(NMADACA). Participation in the 30 hour “Annual WNMU Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Counselors Institute” is required. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and permission of
the instructor. (limit of nine hours of credit toward graduation) (3 credits per Institute)
CHDP 421. Dual Diagnosis. Will examine the DSM-IV-TR as a tool for the initial
assessment process. The course will examine psychiatric disorders, substances
abuse disorders, and show how to diagnose co-occurring disorders. The course will
examine treatment planning for dually diagnosed individuals. Prerequisites: CHDP
201, 303, 304, 305, and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 423. Trauma and Addiction. Will provide the basic knowledge and under-
standing of the interconnection of trauma and addictive behavior. It will provide the
basic counseling techniques to help break the endless cycle of trauma and addiction.
Prerequisites: CHDP 421 and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 462. Research Methods in Chemical Dependency. The study of the
research process and methods used in Chemical Dependency. The applica-
tion of these methods to the field of Chemical Dependency. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CHDP 403. (3)
CHDP 465 Pharmacology. Will examine the ways that drugs affect the brain and
behavior. The content will range from general principles of neurobiology and phar-
macology to the actions of specific classes of drugs. The primary focus of the course
will be neurobiological and behavioral effect of drugs. Prerequisites: CHDP 201,
303, ENGL 102, PSY 315/316, and 412. (3)
CHDP 476. Counseling the Military. Will provide the basic knowledge and under-
standing of the military culture, the service member, and the military family. It will
provide basic counseling techniques for the service member and the family. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: CHDP 304, 305, and ENGL 102. (3)
CHDP 481. Internship in Chemical Dependency. A supervised field experi-
ence utilizing a variety of psychological counseling skills and applications in an
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appropriate counseling setting under the direction of a professional psychologist.

Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and minimum of 75 credit hours completed including
at least 15 credit hours in chemical dependency and permission of the intern-
ship coordinator. (3-6)
CHDP 487. Group Dynamics. Provides the basic knowledge of group process,
practice, and techniques used in chemical dependency counseling; examines the
stages of development of group process and the techniques used in each stage.
Prerequisites: CHDP 403 and ENGL 102. (3)

Chemistry

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CHEM 121/123. Chemistry for Life & lab. Introduction to chemistry covering

course
general, and organic; can be used for general education and nursing requirements
(Requires some algebra. This course is broader in scope but less intense and/or
mathematical on specific topics than General Chemistry 151, 152). This course does
not constitute a prerequisite for chemistry majors. (NMCCN CHEM 1113/1111)(Area
III). (4)
NOTE: CHEM 121 cannot be taken after successful completion of CHEM 151.
CHEM 151/153. General Chemistry I & lab. Introductory course in chemistry; three
lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or equivalent (may be
taken concurrently). (NMCCN CHEM 1213/1211)(Area III). (4)
CHEM 152/154. General Chemistry II & lab. Second introductory course in chem-
istry; three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 151/153. (NMCCN
CHEM 1223/1221)(Area III). (4)
CHEM 201/202. Analytical Chemistry & lab. Chemical equilibrium, volumetric
and gravimetric analysis; two lectures and two labs per week. Prerequisite: CHEM
152/154. Offered fall of odd-numbered years. (4)
CHEM 301. Instrumental Analysis. Lectures and laboratory work on spectro-
photometry (visible, ultraviolet, infrared, and atomic absorption), gas chroma-
tography, high performance liquid chromatography, refractometry, polarimetry,
nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and electroanalytical and radiochemical
methods; two lectures and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisites: CHEM
201/202, or 351/353, ENGL 102, and permission of the instructor. Offered spring
of even-numbered years.(4)
CHEM 308. Inorganic Chemistry. The study of inorganic substances, their proper-
ties and chemical reactivites. The course will start with introducing the students to
the periodic table and electronic structure of an atom. Main group elements, transi-
tion metals, and f-block metals electronic structures will be discussed. Coordination
properties and reactivites of the metal complexes will be address along with their
spectroscopic properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 151/153 and ENGL 102. (3)
CHEM 351/353. Organic Chemistry I & lab. Introductory theory and practice of
organic chemistry; three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM
152/154 and ENGL 102. Offered fall of even-numbered years. (4)
CHEM 352/354. Organic Chemistry II & lab. Second introductory course on the
theory and practice of organic chemistry; three lectures and one lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 351/353 and ENGL 102. Offered spring of odd-numbered
years. (4)
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CHEM 360. Introduction to Biochemistry. The molecules, metabolism, and

molecular biology of living cells; three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM
351/353, and ENGL 102. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. (3)
CHEM 401/403. Physical Chemistry I & lab. Chemical thermodynamics, phase
equilibria, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure,
and kinetic theory of gases; three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 151/153, 152/154, and ENGL 102. (4)
CHEM 402/404. Physical Chemistry II & lab. Continued study of chemical
thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, atomic
and molecular structure, and kinetic theory of gases; three lectures and one
laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 401/403 and ENGL 102. (4)
CHEM 490. Directed Research. Original chemical research under faculty direction.
Emphasis on laboratory work with library use and a written report. May be repeated.
Prerequisites: CHEM 354 or equivalent, permission of the Instructor, and ENGL
102. (1-3)

Chicano/Chicana and Hemispheric Studies

CCHS/POLS 210. The Chicano Experience in the United States. A study of
the culture, heritage, and social experience of the Mexican-American people in the
United States with special emphasis on the Southwest. (3)
CCHS 253. Introduction to Chicano Studies. A course designed to give students
knowledge of the “roots” of the Chicano people, by beginning with the study of the
Indian cultures in the Americas before the arrival of the Spaniards and tracing the
history of the “Mestizo’’ in the Southwestern part of the United States to the 19th
century. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CCHS 317. History of the Chicano. The study of the history of Chicanos (Mexican
Americans) in the United States from February 2, 1848 with the signing of the U.S.-
Mexico Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to the present. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
CCHS 330. Public Service and Leadership. Leadership is a process that allows
individuals, groups or organizations to fulfill common goals and purposes. In this
course, students will learn to examine their own purpose in life, and how they can
influence others in the attainment of common goals. Students will also consider
the process of change and how they can influence the shape of organizations and
communities. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CCHS 335. Literature of Latin America. Survey of the principle literacy move-
ments and writers of Latin America from the Spanish Colonial era to the present.
The course is offered with works translated into English. (3)
CCHS 343. Survey of Chicano Literature. Introduction to the literature of the
Mexican American from 1848 to the present. Course also covers the roots and tradi-
tions of Mexican American Literature from its indigenous and Spanish beginnings
to 1848. (3)
CCHS 353. Literature of the Chicana. A study of the literature of the Mexican
American woman, including Chicana feminist literature of the 80’s and 90’s.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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CCHS 370. Chicanos and the Media. Historical survey of the role and character-
ization of Chicanos in and by the American media and its effects on identity forma-
tion. Focus is on the role Chicanos can play in improving the characterization of
Chicanos in the media. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CCHS 430. Community Leadership Development. Covers group dynamics of
leadership, conflict managing, problem solving, cross-cultural communication, change
management and community development. Students in this class will develop
community projects that include assessment of leadership training, planning and
management community projects, as well as their evaluation. Students are required
to complete 30 hours of service learning projects with community-based and public

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organizations. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CCHS 330 and ENGL 102. (3)

course
CCHS 460. Language Issues of the Chicano. Examination of the various
language issues in both English and Spanish which the Chicano has faced in the
past and continues to face the 21st century. An introduction to qualitative and quan-
titative research methods to be used in the field for language study. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
CCHS 470. Senior Seminar in Public Service and Leadership. A topics course
rounding out the sequence of courses in public service and leadership. It focuses
on discrete issues in public service and leadership in a more profound and critical
perspective. The course covers research methods in public service and leadership.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102, CCHS 330 and 430. (3)
CCHS 496. Senior Seminar in Chicano Studies. A special topics course intended
to take up critical issues in Chicano Studies not covered otherwise by courses in the
Chicano Studies curriculum. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Senior
Standing. (3)

Communication
COMM 110. Public Speaking. Study and practice of how to speak effectively, and
with ease and confidence in a variety of public situations. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
with a grade of C or better. (NMCCN COMM 1113)(Area I). (3)
COMM 370. Interpersonal Communication. Study of interpersonal communica-
tion including nonverbal behavior, content, and relational aspects of messages,
relationship development, self-disclosure, and conflict management. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (NMCCN COMM 1213). (3)
COMM 400. Cross-Cultural Communication. Study of communication between
people of differing cultural and sub-cultural backgrounds including the influence of
culture on verbal and nonverbal behavior, world views, values, mores, tolerance,
prejudices and stereotypes. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

Computer and Network Technology

CNET 120. A+ Certification Preparation. Prepares the student for the Computer
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ Certification examination. Topics
include computer operations, software management of hardware resources, hard
disk data storage and data recovery. Prerequisites: CMPS 111 and CTP 100. (3)
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CNET 130. Network+ Certification Preparation. Prepares the student for the
Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ Certification exam-
ination. Topics include networking standards and the OSI model, network protocols,
networking media, network architecture, TCP/IP, the internet, and network security.
Prerequisites: CMPS 111 and CTP 100. (3)
CNET 181. Internship. Internship. (1-6)
CNET 255. Windows Server II. Covers Section II of the core requirements for the
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Windows exam. Topics include adminis-
tering Windows server, network protocols and services, routing and remote access
service, and Windows network security. (3)
CNET 270. Cabling Fundamentals. Is designed to teach Network Cabling concepts
by providing detailed characteristics of the commonly-used cable types for voice and
data. The course materials meet the requirements for the BICSI Installer Level I
exam objectives. Prerequisite: CNET 120. (3)
CNET 271. Windows Network Infrastructure II. Covers Section II of the core
requirements for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Windows Network
Infrastructure exam. Topics include configuring DHCP servers and clients, routing with
windows server, and managing network security. (3)
CNET 281. Internship in Technical Computer Support. (3)
CNET 282. Internship in Cyber Security. (3)

Computer Science
CMPS 110 Computer Literacy - MacIntosh. Overview of computer hardware,
computer operation, use of computer software; word processors, data bases, spread
sheets, etc; offered for students who are not majors or minors in computer science.
Macintosh. Credit will only be given once, for CMPS 110 or CMPS 111, but not
both. (NMCCN BCIS 1113) (3)
CMPS 111. Computer Literacy - PC. Introduces the student to the elements of
the computer and management information systems in the business setting; empha-
sized personal computers and popular business packages. Credit will only be
given once, for CMPS 110 or CMPS 111, but not both. (NMCCN BCIS 1113). (3)
CMPS 118. FORTRAN Programming Language. Introduction to FORTRAN
programming; develops the FORTRAN computer language in sufficient detail to
permit students to write simple programs and to solve problems as applied to various
subject fields. (3)
CMPS 140. Introduction to Computer Science. An overview of the Computer
Science field including data/information flow, elementary data structures, problem
analysis and algorithm design; conceptual foundation for logical structures, control
structures, arrays, design considerations, I/O operations and others. Introduction
to structural programming, object-oriented programming, the use of scripting
languages, and an introduction to a programming development environment. (3)
CMPS 161. COBOL Programming Language. A study of the Common Business
Orientation Language; program formation, coding, testing, and documentation devel-
oped through computer programs, with application to business problems. (3)
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CMPS 170. Computer Programming I. Students learn how to develop small scale
applications from detail requirements in an object-orientated language. The course is
taught using a Use, Then Write pedagogy. Topics include, in order: (a) object manipu-
lation, (b) class development through inheritance and method writing, (c) method
development through stepwise refinement of requirements, (d) flow control of while,
if statements, (e) use of parameters to provide method flexibility, (f) use of temporary
variable and more complete flow control, (g) instance variable and constraints, and (h)
creating classes through interface implementation. Throughout the course emphasis
is given to code tracing, stepwise refinement, coding patterns, using documentation,
writing documentation, and the unified modeling language (UML). Prerequisite:

undergraduate
MATH 111 or equivalent COMPASS score. (3)

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course
CMPS 240. Computer Programming II. Students continue to learn how to develop
small scale applications from detail requirements in an object-oriented language. The
course is taught using a Use, Then Write pedagogy. Topics include, in order: (a) class
collaboration, (b) exceptions, (c) using already defined data structures, (d) file input and
output, (e) arrays, (f) software development process using software quality metrics, (g)
polymorphsism, and (h) graphical user interfaces. Throughout the course emphasis
is given to code tracing, stepwise refinement, coding patterns, using documentation,
writing documentation, and the unified modeling language (UML). Prerequisites:
CMPS 170 and ENGL 101. (3)
CMPS 260. Computer Applications. A continuation of Computer Literacy covering
advanced topics such as desktop publishing, internet usage, networking, and
elementary programming. No credit for CMPS majors or minors. Prerequisites:
CMPS 110 or CMPS 111 or permission of the instructor. (3)
CMPS 263. Database Design and Implementation I. Students learn to design
and implement small scale relational databases from project requirements. Topics
include: (a) purpose and function of databases, (b) database management systems,
(c) a relational database design methodology, (d) data normalization, (e) recursive
and super/sub type relations, and (f) the use of data definition and manipula-
tion SQL statements. This course develops communication skills between indi-
viduals and database professionals through the use and development of standard
database design documents such as entity relationship diagrams (ERDs). This
course is suitable for all students; no Computer Science background is required.
Prerequisites: CMPS 110 or 111 and ENGL 101 (3)
CMPS 265. e-Commerce Application Development. Application of programming
skills in the eCommerce environment including networking and database processing
concepts used in eCommerce and eBusiness. Course includes the analysis, design,
and implementation of an eCommerce system. Prerequisites: CMPS 111, 170,
and 263. (3)
CMPS 270. System Administration, Software Integration and Planning. Exploration
and skill development of Lights-Out computing and integration of Off the Shelf
software products as part of hardware and software configuration management.
Prerequisites: CMPS 170 and 263. (3)
CMPS 296. Associate Degree Project. Students are required to propose and
create an individual project of appropriate focus, size, and complexity, and to write a
project document that discusses the project in a narrative form. Upon completion of
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the project, both the project and project document must be approved by the depart-
ment. Prerequisites: CMPS 240, 265, and 270. (3)
CMPS 300. Software Quality Assurance, Deployment and Maintenance.
Students learn to systematically evaluate software systems. Topics include software:
(a) verification, (b) reviews, (c) metrics, (d) quality assurance, (e) reliability, and (f)
availability. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CMPS 240 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 320. Architecture and Assembly Language. Fundamentals of digital
computer design including gates, flip-flops, Karnaugh maps, state tables, elementary
circuit design, register transfer instructions, machine and assembly language, assem-
blers and computer memories. Prerequisites: CMPS 170 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 323. Programming Languages. A study of the essential questions
concerning implementation and behavior of high level programming languages;
compares many languages, both historically and morphologically. Prerequisites:
CMPS 240, ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor. (3)
CMPS 330. Web Application Programming. Students learn to design and develop
moderately sized web applications from project requirements and analysis docu-
ments. Topics include: (a) basic network protocols and message flow, (b) hypertext
markup language (XHTML), cascading style sheets (CSS), client-side scripting using
JavaScript, server-side application development with database access. Throughout
the course emphasis is given to adherence to project requirements, software devel-
opment methodologies, team dynamics, and the unified modeling language (UML).
Prerequisites: CMPS 240, 263, and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 350. Data Structures. Introduction to the concepts of stacks, linked lists,
binary trees, and queues; covers the programming techniques necessary for using
these structures. Prerequisites: CMPS 170, 330, and ENGL 102 or permission of
the instructor. (3)
CMPS 354. Networking and Communications. Communications media, data
codes, interfaces, protocols, modems, multiplexers, network hardware, and network
management. Prerequisites: CMPS 170 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 362. Systems Analysis and Design. Students learn to gather project
requirements, analyze the problem space, develop a conceptual model of a software
solution, and develop project management deliverables, such as Gantt and Pert
charts. Throughout the course emphasis is given to adherence to project manage-
ment guidelines, project deliverables, team dynamics, and the unified modeling
language (UML). Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CMPS 260 or CMPS 263 and
ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 365. Programming for MIS. Study of planning, analysis, construction, imple-
mentation, processing, and maintenance of computer software systems using a modern
visual programming language. Prerequisites: CMPS 260 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 370. Application Development Techniques with Data Structures. Students
learn to develop moderately sized applications from software design documents and/
or modify existing open source software according to project requirements. Projects
are selected that require significant data structure manipulation. Throughout the
course emphasis is given to adherence to project requirements, software develop-
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ment methodologies, and the unified modeling language (UML). Prerequisites:

CMPS 240 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 403. Desktop Publishing. An introduction to desktop publishing using a
hands-on approach. Topics of interest include integration of text, graphics, and page
layouts. Course assignments will include projects such as posters, curriculum vitae,
and newsletters. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 405. MIS for Managers. Concepts of MIS from a user’s perspective; explores
the questions of: What is MIS? How do I use information as a manager? How do I
use the MIS department to get the information I need in a form I can understand and
use? This is a non-programming computer course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:

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BSAD 350, CMPS 110 or 111, and ENGL 102. (3)

course
CMPS 410. Analysis of Algorithms. The study of fundamental techniques used to
design and analyze efficient algorithms; time and space complexity; searching and
sorting algorithms; complexity and NP-complete problems. Prerequisites: CMPS
240, ENGL 102, and MATH 171. (3)
CMPS 415. Database Design and Implementation II. Students learn to design
and implement moderate scale relational databases from project requirements.
Students design and implement a moderate scale relational database of at least ten
tables. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CMPS 263 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 420. Operating Systems. Multiprogramming and multiprocessing, memory
management, systems accounting, interprocess communications, interfaces, and
feedback. Real world contact with modern operating systems. Prerequisites: CMPS
240 or 350, and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 430. Computer Graphics. An investigation of the methods of computer
graphics including hardware, coordinate systems, two-dimensional transformations,
graphics data structures, windows and viewports, three-dimensional projections,
perspective, and hidden line removal. Prerequisites: CMPS 240 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 435. e-Commerce. Students learn to merge commercial aspects with
web application development techniques to develop a complete e-Commerce
application from project requirements. Projects are selected to provide significant
database access, problem complexity, and business processes. Throughout the
course emphasis is given to adherence to project requirements, software develop-
ment methodologies, and the unified modeling language (UML). Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: CMPS 263, 330 or 365, and 362, and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 440. Information Warfare. Overview of the workings of Information Warfare
in various settings, including, but not limited to, code (cipher) making and breaking,
social engineering, hacking, denial of service, software nicking, nasty dealing, problem
solving, web research and paper writing. Intended for upper-class Computer Science
and Business majors and some others by instructor consent. No programming skills
are required, although those who have certain skills may be given assignments to
prepare and present to the class. Prerequisites: CMPS 405 and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 450. Software Engineering. Students learn to use systematic methods for
designing, coding, testing, and documenting medium-sized programs. Major topics
include formal specification, abstraction, modularity and reusability. Prerequisites:
CMPS 240 and ENGL 102. (3)
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CMPS 460. A-B-C Seminar in Computer Science. Independent projects in

computer science under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and six hours of upper-division CMPS. (1 each)
CMPS 467. Information Systems Networking. The essentials of networking will
be covered from a management perspective. Practical examples and experience will
be provided as course elements. Topologies and operations, monitoring and security
issues from an organizational perspective will be studied in depth. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: CMPS 362, 365, and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 470. Topics in Computer Science. Selected topics in Computer Science
will vary from offering to offering. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CMPS 240, 263,
and ENGL 102. (3)
CMPS 493. Project Proposal. Students will complete the proposal of the software
development project for their senior project including all requirements gathering,
analysis, and project management deliverables. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
permission of the instructor. (1)
CMPS 496. Senior Project and Seminar. A culmination of the computer science
major with a full semester project bringing together the various concepts of computer
science. The student(s) will meet with the faculty in a seminar format to choose a
project, make progress reports and make a final presentation detailing the project
with documentation and performance results. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL
102 and instructor permission required. (3)

Computer Technology
CTP 100. Introduction to Operating Systems Application. Basic components of
modern PC operating systems. DOS, Windows 9.x, NT, 2000, and Linux will be the
basis for hands-on exploration. Topics include installation, configuration, manage-
ment and customization. Fall only. (3)
CTP 105. Linux+ Certification Preparation. Prepares the student for the Computer
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Linux+ Certification examination. Topics
include history and development of Linux, Linux file systems, Linux permissions and
user account management, and managing network services. Prerequisites: CNET
100 and CMPS 111. (3)
CTP 110. CCNA Certification Preparation I. Recommended for individuals
seeking an understanding and knowledge of networking fundamentals including the
OSI Reference model concept, TCP/IP DoD Model concept, network terminology
and technologies. The course also provides basic knowledge and skills to configure
CISCO IOS for internetwork (LANSs and WANs) connectivity. Prerequisites: CNET
100 and CMPS 111. (3)
CTP 115. Operating System Security. Provides instruction on how to safeguard
computer operating systems by demonstrating server, desktop, and mobile support
skills. The student will develop skills in designing and implementing a security policy
on operating systems. Identifies security threats and monitor network security imple-
mentations. Uses best practices to configure operating systems to industry security
standards. (3)
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CTP 150. PC Hardware and Software. Covers the fundamental of computer

hardware and software as well as advanced concepts. Students will be able to
describe the internal components of the computer, assemble a computer system,
install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic
software. Students will also be able to connect to the Internet and share resources
in a network environment. New topics included in this version include laptops and
portable devices wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues,
and communications kills. Hands-on lab activities will continue to be an essential
element of the course. Virtual learning tools are integrated into this course. The
Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop are stand-alone tools designed to supplement

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environments with limited physical equipment. (3)

course
CTP 155. CCNA Certification Preparation II. Focuses on using CISCO Catalyst
and routers connected in LANs and WANs typically found at small to medium network
sites. Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired necessary knowl-
edge and skills to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot various CISCO internet-
working devices. This course is recommended training for those individuals seeking
CCNA certification. Prerequisites: CNET 100 and CMPS 111. (3)
CTP 160. Security+ Certification Preparation. Students will acquire the knowl-
edge of current security technologies and policies, and the skill to effectively combat
hackers, attacks, and security threats. Emphasis will be on five areas: general
security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptog-
raphy, and operational and organizational security. Prerequisites: CNET 100 and
CMPS 111. (3)
CTP 165. Incident Response and Handling. Provides in-depth coverage of
incident response and incident handling, including identifying sources of attacks
and security breaches; analyzing security logs; performing disaster recovery on a
system, performing postmortem analysis, and implementing and modifying security
measures. (3)
CTP 200. CCNA Certification Preparation III. This course provides a comprehen-
sive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols
needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn
about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each
layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how
to implement Virtual LANS, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network.
The different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network are
presented, and student develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a
WLAN in a small-to-medium network. Prerequisite: CTP 110. (3)
CTP 205. Server+. This course describes the architecture, components, and opera-
tion of Servers. The student will develop an advanced-level technical competency
of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading,
maintenance, environment, RAID, SCSI, multiple CPUs troubleshooting and disaster
recovery. (3)
CTP 210. Home Technology Integration. This course provides excellent training
and hands on skills for the individual interested in of the Home Technology
Integration field. The material provides the student with a background knowledge,
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hands-on experience, and overall confidence to prepare of the CompTIA HTI+ exam
and a solid career in a growing and dynamic field. (3)
CTP 230. Converged Networks. This course provides an excellent introduction to
the Converged Network industry and certifies that the successful candidate has the
necessary knowledge to perform basic requirements analysis, and specify, imple-
ment and manage basic components of data, voice and multimedia convergence
applications and understand basic problem analysis and resolution for converged
technologies. (3)
CTP 235. CCNA Certification Preparation IV. This course discusses the WAN
technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise
networks. The course uses the Cisco Network Architecture to introduce integrated
network services and explains how to select the appropriate devices and technolo-
gies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to implement and configure
common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles
to traffic, access control, and addressing services. Students learn how to detect,
troubleshoot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues.
Prerequisites: CTP 110, 155, and 200. (3)
CTP 240. Windows Server. Covers Section I of the core requirements for the
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Windows server exam. Topics include
installing and configuring Windows server, unattended installations, Windows file
systems, and active directory services. This course is divided into two sections,
CNET 250 and CNET 255. Prerequisites: CTP 100 and CMPS 111. (3)
CTP 245. Windows Professional Preparation. Core requirements for Windows
2000 Professional and prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Professional
(MCP) exam 70-210, installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional. This course develops real world system support expertise by
mastering the concepts, procedures and tasks measured by certification exam objec-
tives. Spring only. (3)
CTP 250. Windows Network Infrastructure. Covers Section I of the core require-
ments for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Windows Network Infrastructure
exam. Topics include understanding Windows server networks, understanding
TCP/IP, monitoring and troubleshooting TCP/IP connections, and implementing a
DNS infrastructure. This course is divided into two sections, CNET 260 and CNET
265. Prerequisites: CTP 100, 245, and CMPS 111. (3)
CTP 260. Computer Systems Forensics. This course provides an in-depth study
of system forensics including methodologies used for analysis of computers, PDAs,
cell phones, and thumb drives. Students will receive step-by-step explanations on
how to use forensic tools. The course maps to the objectives of the International
Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification to provide
credible, standards-based information. (3)
CTP 265. Firewalls and Network Security. This course provides a comprehen-
sive overview of building and maintaining firewalls in a business environment.
The student will learn how to identify elements of firewall design, types of security
threats, and responses to security attacks. The students will learn best practices
to design, implement, troubleshoot, and monitor a network security plan. Examines
security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security. (3)
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CTP 270. Security Management Practices. This course will help students under-
stand information security management. There are a number of principles that are
needed to know to create a managed security program. These principles go beyond
firewalls, encryptions, and access control. They are concerned with the various
aspects of managing the organization's information assets in areas such as privacy,
confidentiality, integrity, accountability, and the basics of the mechanisms used in
their management. (3)
CTP 281. Internship in Technical Computer Support. A technically supported
internship in a location approved by the University. This internship may or may not
be a paid position. In addition, students meet once a week in the classroom to share

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work experiences and exchange ideas. Communication skills with the customer is

course
emphasized. (1-6)
CTP 282. Internship in Cyber Security. (1-6)

Construction Technology
CNST 101. Introduction to Building Trades. Orientation to building materials,
fasteners, adhesives, and hand and power tool applications. Lecture with lab. (3)
CNST 104. General Construction Application. Basic introduction to construction
math, blueprint reading, and rigging practices. (3)
CNST 106. Construction Safety and Tools. Safety concepts illustrating the use
and maintenance of basic hand and power tools. (2)
CNST 112. Framing Floors and Walls. Basic procedures and the construction
of wood floors, walls, and ceilings; to include layout, framing rough openings, and
sheathing applications. Lecture with lab. (4)
CNST 114. Print Reading and Site Layout. Overview of blueprint reading and
specifications related to drawings; to include the principles of site layout and distance
measurement. (3)
CNST 120. Site Built and Manufactured Concrete Forms. Covers the construc-
tion of various types of concrete and the application of manufactured concrete forms.
Lecture with lab. Prerequisites: CNST 101, 104, 106, 112, and 114. (4)
CNST 124. Exterior Finishing and Roofing Applications. Covers the installation
of exterior siding, gutters, and downspouts. Applications of various types of roofing
and venting, with an emphasis on safety. Lecture with lab. Prerequisites: CNST 101,
104, 106, 112, and 114. (5)
CNST 126. Principal Layouts of Roofs, Windows and Doors. Introduction in
the layout and construction of hip, valley, and gable roofs and procedures used in
installing windows and doors. Lecture with lab. Prerequisites: CNST 101, 104, 106,
112, 114 or permission of the instructor. (4)
CNST 128. Fundamentals of Concrete, Reinforcing, Foundations and Flatwork.
Describes the properties and characteristics for various types of concrete, proce-
dures for concrete volume estimates and reinforcement materials. Demonstrations of
concrete forming methods for different job site projects. Prerequisites: CNST 101,
104, 106, 112, 114, or permission of the instructor. (2)
CNST 230. Handling and Placing Concrete. Covers the reinforcement, equip-
ment, handling, and placement of concrete with an emphasis on finishing and safety.
Lecture with lab. Prerequisites: CNST 120, 126, and 128. (4)
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CNST 232. Techniques in Installing Drywall and Insulation. Covers the installa-
tion of insulation vapor barriers, gypsum board fastening and finishing tools. Lecture
with lab. Prerequisite: CMPS 230. (4)
CNST 234. Building Commercial and Residential Stairs. A basic and advanced
program in stair layout and finishing. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: CNST 106 or
permission of the instructor. (3)
CNST 236. Framing with Metal. Introduction to the installation of metal framing
assembly techniques; to include walls, windows, roofs, and door placements. Lecture
with lab. Prerequisite: CNST 126 or permission of the instructor. (3)
CNST 238. Interior Finishes. Covers tools, methods, and materials used in interior
finishing; includes doors, suspended ceilings, trim, and cabinet installation. Lecture
with lab. Prerequisite: CNST 106 or permission of the instructor. (4)
CNST 240. Advanced Roof, Floor and Wall Systems. Introduces the student to
various types of roofing and roof structures; various types of concrete floor, slab,
deck systems, and the methods for installing them; covers advanced and different
wall systems and general methods used in their construction. Lecture with lab.
Prerequisite: CNST 232 or permission of the instructor. (4)
CNST 246. Preparation of Job Site Equipment Management. Covers the prin-
ciples, equipment, and methods used to perform the site layout tasks; includes light
equipment maintenance and operation. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: CNST 106
or permission of the instructor. (3)
CNST 262. Construction Supervision. Lecture designed to instruct those building
technology students wishing to obtain a “GB 98” General Contractor’s License:
emphasizing efficient use of labor, money, and materials and an extension of framing
and roofing. Prerequisite: CNST 108. Spring only. (3)

Criminal Justice
CJUS 101. Law Enforcement Training Academy I. The spring semester portion
of a program covering training topics and skills which must be mastered in order
to become eligible for certification as a police officer in the State of New Mexico.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Spring only. (14)
CJUS 102. Law Enforcement Training Academy II. The summer session portion
of a program covering training topics and skills which must be mastered in order
to become eligible for certification as a police officer in the State of New Mexico.
Prerequisites: CJUS 101 and permission of the instructor. Summer only. (10)
CJUS 111. Introduction to Criminal Justice. An examination of the structural
framework of the criminal justice system in the United States. The function, role, and
practices of the police, the courts, and corrections will be explained and career oppor-
tunities in the administration of justice explored. (NMCCN CRJI 1113) (Area V). (3)
CJUS 175. Field Study I. A field work course of variable units to provide the student
with a variety of experiences to complement the program of study; designed for
students pursuing an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice. (1-3)
CJUS 205. Substantive Criminal Law. An introductory study of criminal law that
addresses the classification of crime, the elements and parties to a crime, defenses
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against criminal responsibility, concepts related to jurisdiction, and pertinent judicial

decisions. Crimes against persons and property will be analyzed. (NMCCN CRJI
2053). (3)
CJUS 210. Police and Society. A comprehensive look at police in America ranging
from the historical evolution of police systems to an analysis of the work of police
officers. Law enforcement jurisdiction will be explored along with issues related
to police discretion, deviance, use of force, selection, socialization, and stress.
(NMCCN CRJI 2103). (3)
CJUS 222. Constitutional Criminal Procedure. An examination of the constitu-
tional principles relating to the investigation of crimes, arrest, confessions, and pre-

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trial processing of offenders. The focus will be on individual rights found in the First,

course
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
and the comparable provisions of the New Mexico Constitution. (3)
CJUS 230. Introduction to Corrections. An examination of the history, philosophy,
and practices associated with the correction of persons convicted of crimes in the United
States. Criminal sentencing, probation, incarceration, parole and community-based
corrections will be explored and critical issues discussed. (NMCCN CRJI 2303). (3)
CJUS 232. Criminal Investigation. An introduction to the investigative process
and techniques associated with crime scene searches, development of informa-
tion, interviewing and interrogation, proactive investigation, and case reporting and
courtroom preparation. Principles of evidence and investigative steps associated
with specific crimes will be addressed. (3)
CJUS 250. Courts and the Criminal Justice System. A theoretical and prac-
tical examination of America’s court system as one of several different methods of
resolving disputes in society. Considerable emphasis will be placed on courtroom
procedures and concepts of evidence. The functions and roles of prosecutors,
defense attorneys, judges, police, and probation officers will be examined. (NMCCN
CRJI 2503). (3)
CJUS 251. Institutional Corrections. A detailed exposure to correctional facilities
used for the punishment of those convicted of crimes. The evolution of the penal
institution, levels of custodial security, and issues relating to custody, treatment, and
programs within penal institutions will be explored. Field trips to correctional facili-
ties will be included in this course. Prerequisite: CJUS 230 or permission of the
instructor. (3)
CJUS 260. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency. A study of the historical, philo-
sophical, and practical aspects of juvenile justice administration in the United States. An
interdisciplinary focus on factors and theories of delinquency, concepts of treatment, and
programs aimed at delinquency prevention are offered. (NMCCN CRJI 2603). (3)
CJUS 311. Police Administration and Management. A survey of the complexi-
ties of organizing and managing a police agency. A variety of topics are covered
including principles of organizing and operating police agencies, leadership, policy
formulation, and human resource management. Traditional and non-traditional
management principles are addressed. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: CJUS 210,
ENGL 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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CJUS 314. Sex Crimes and Serial Killers. This course explores the methods and
motives behind serial killers and those who commit sex crimes. Prerequisite: ENGL
102. (3)
CJUS 315. Profiling Violent Crimes. Profiling or criminal investigation assessment
is an educated attempt to determine the type of individual committing violent crimes.
This course will explore different profiling methods that are utilized by police to either
predict future crimes or identify possible offenders. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 317. Criminal Justice Resources on the Web. The primary goal for this
course is for students to become intelligent consumers of research in the criminal
justice field. Once students gain an overall understanding of the proper methods of
conducting research, the class will focus on criminal justice resources on-line and
how to manage and make use of this information. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 321. Criminal Justice and Minorities. The relationship of minorities,
crime, and criminal justice administration is analyzed by focusing on minorities as
employees of the criminal justice system, as crime victims, and as accused and
convicted criminals. Improved understanding and cooperation between minorities
and criminal justice practitioners is explored by analyzing selected minority groups.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CJUS 111 and ENGL 102. Fall only. (3)
CJUS/CHDP 322. Substance Abuse and Crime. An assessment of the relation-
ship of substance abuse to crime and criminal justice administration. While empha-
sizing illicit drugs and alcohol, coverage will include a review of drug legislation, drug
effects, theories of drug abuse, options for treatment and prevention of drug abuse,
enforcement strategies, and analysis of controlled substance policy. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 342. Community Policing. While emphasizing the need for a strong police-
community partnership, this progressive and proactive approach to policing society
will emphasize problem solving in communities, alternative policing methods,
policing special populations, and implications for traditional assumptions about the
police role. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CJUS 210, ENGL 102 or permission
of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 347. Response to Terrorism and Natural Disasters. This course will give
First Responders a realistic understanding of what to expect following a terrorism
incident or natural disaster and how local and state agencies should plan for such
incidents. Students will examine the similarities and differences in planning for
different types of incidents and the resources necessary for an adequate response.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 352. Corrections Administration and Management. A survey of theory and
practice in corrections management. Principles of organization and operation of correc-
tional centers will be addressed with emphasis on program development, leadership and
supervision, decision-making, policy formulation, planned change, and human resource
management. Prerequisites: CJUS 230, 251, and ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 361. Community Based Corrections. A detailed analysis of community
corrections with particular emphasis on the theory and practice of probation and
parole. The philosophical basis of community corrections will be explored in the
context of diversion, pretrial release programs, restitution and community service,
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halfway houses and programs for juveniles. Prerequisites: CJUS 230, ENGL 102
or permission of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 362. Community Resources in Correction. Exposure to existent resources
useful in developing corrections programming along with practical application of
resource development skills. Stress is placed on developing an inventory of services
useful in corrections, identifying offender needs, and referring offenders to services.
Prerequisite: CJUS 230, ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 367. Women and Crime. Examines the issues facing women in the criminal
justice system: as victims, perpetrators of crime, and criminal justice professionals.
Contemporary explanations of crime and the role of women in society as seen from

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feminist theorists perspectives are explored. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL

course
102. (3)
CJUS/SWK 370. Child Welfare. Familiarizes the student with issues, policies,
procedures, basic competencies, and proficiencies pertaining to child welfare and
permanency planning. It provides an overview of child abuse and neglect, family
preservation and reunification, out-of-home placements, and the consequences of
long-term maltreatment. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 377. New Mexico Law. Introduces students to New Mexico law and the
New Mexico legal system, courts, and court procedures. Selected topics including
New Mexico history, government, family law, real property law, landlord/tenant law,
legal research and citation, tort law, criminal law, Indian law and water law will be
discussed. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS/POLS 407. Administrative Law. Provides an introduction to administrative
law. It is a fundamental examination of what comprises administrative law, how it
is created, its role in social change, and some landmark cases that have helped to
shape administrative law and its role in American government and administration.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS/HIST 417. Frontier Law Enforcement. An examination of the law enforce-
ment officer on the Western Frontier. The responsibilities, experiences, tactics,
political environment, challenges, and day-to-day life of the frontier sheriff with
particular emphasis given to Arizona and New Mexico Territories. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 419. Corrections Law. An analysis of the legal principles related to the
rights and status of persons convicted of crimes in the United States. Constitutional
principles related to sentencing probation, incarceration, and parole; legal obliga-
tions and liabilities of corrections agencies and their employees. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: CJUS 230 and ENGL 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 422. Victimology. An introduction to the extent and nature of victimization,
victim characteristics, theories of victimization, and governmental response. This will
include an examination of the literature to acquaint the student with the history and
philosophy of the study of victimization. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS 111
or SOC 331, or permission of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 427. Criminal Justice in Indian Country. An introduction to the criminal
justice environment on Indian reservations. Examines historical, cultural, legal,
judicial and ethical considerations affecting criminal justice on reservations. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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CJUS 431. Ethics and Liability. Examines various ethical systems and their appli-
cation to ethical choices faced by criminal justice professionals. Decision-making is
assessed further by examination of criminal and civil liability of improper conduct.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS 222 or 331 or permission
of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 432. American Crime Policy. A critical review of crime policy in the United
States that analyzes both conservative and liberal prescriptions for crime control and
the administration of justice. Through the encouragement of thinking and debate on
issues, and with general guidance offered, the process of policy development and
implementation is realized. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS
111 or SOC 331 or permission of the instructor. (3)
CJUS 437. Crime and Punishment in American History. Examines the relation-
ship between U.S. history, social trends, political developments, policy, and philos-
ophy of crime and punishment. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 441. Organized Crime. A detailed look at organized crime in the United
States from both the traditional and non-traditional perspective. Criminal syndicates
ranging from the Mafia and drug trafficking syndicates to motorcycle gangs; enforce-
ment strategies and public crime policy with respect to this form of criminal behavior.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS 111 or SOC 331. (3)
CJUS 445. White Collar Crime. Explores the various types of white collar crime
such as securities fraud, internet scams, money laundering, and business rack-
eteering. Criminological theories regarding white collar crime are examined.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS 210 or SOC 331. (3)
CJUS 447. Homeland Security. The goal for this course is to understand how
terrorism on American soil has changed policing, especially at the state and local
levels. The course also examines the current state of terrorism to gain an under-
standing of what drives these groups and individuals, and how best to combat them.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 449. Terrorism and the Law. An overview of domestic and international
terrorism and its sociological, political, historical and religious causes, with a partic-
ular focus on legal issues. National and international laws directed at combating
terrorism will be examined, and leading appellate court decisions regarding terrorism
law will be studied in depth. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 457. Forensic Law. Examines expert forensic witness testimony, forensic
evidence-gathering and analysis. Expert witnesses, using forensic science, provide
the link between physical evidence and proof at trial. Scientific evidence and the role
of expert witnesses is studied in detail. The most common "real world" applications
of forensic science are also explored. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS 250 or
instructor permission. (3)
CJUS 462. Corrections Methods and Procedures. Indoctrination in corrections
procedures and techniques useful in providing treatment and programming for
offenders. Investigative approaches, interviewing strategies, offender assessment
and treatment plans, classification models, counseling models, case management
issues, and prediction tools are introduced and utilized. Prerequisites: CJUS 230
and ENGL 102. (3)
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CJUS/HIST/POLS 467. The Drug Wars. Explores the evolution of American policy
relating to drugs from the colonial era to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
CJUS 481. Internship in Criminal Justice. A planned program of observation and
practical experience in a selected agency which is directly or indirectly involved in
the administration of criminal justice. Emphasis is on providing the student with the
opportunity to obtain work experience and to apply criminal justice concepts and
theory in practice. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and minimum of
75 credit hours completed including at least 15 credit hours in criminal justice
and permission of the internship coordinator. (3-6)
CJUS 497. Criminal Justice Professional Skills. A capstone course for criminal

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justice majors. Professional skills such as stress management, ethics, career devel-

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opment, report writing, court testimony, and conflict resolution will be covered. The
course is highly experiential in nature. Prerequisite: Student must have attained
Senior status. (3)
CJUS 498. Seminar in Criminal Justice. A special offering that addresses an area
of criminal justice administration. Courses offered will be taught by visiting lecturers
and regular faculty, and will focus on topics of special concern to those administering
criminal justice in communities. Prerequisites: Established as needed. six credits
maximum applicable to CJUS program requirements. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.
Offered occasionally. (1-3)

Developmental Studies
DVSM 101. Developmental Math. A review of mathematical computations and
problem solving for the student whose background in basic arithmetic skills needs
strengthening. (3)
DVSM 102. Developmental Algebra. Introduces algebra to the student with little
or no algebra background. Prerequisite: DVSM 101 or appropriate placement
score. (4)
DVSR 101. Developmental Reading I. Improve vocabulary and reading compre-
hension through sentence and paragraph analysis of literature in preparation for
DVSR 102. Latin and Greek roots, topic sentences, and supporting details are also
covered. (3)
DVSR 102. Developmental Reading II. Analysis of literature essays in order to improve
comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking in preparation for ENGL 101. (3)
DVSW 101. Developmental Writing I. Basic writing concepts for students going
on to DVSW 102; with literature as models, emphasizes basic grammar, sentence
construction, topic sentences, and the organization of the paragraph. (3)
DVSW 102. Developmental Writing II. Basic writing concepts for students planning
to enroll in English 101; with literature as models, emphasizes basic organization,
topic sentences, paragraph construction, and the development of a thesis. (3)
NOTE: Developmental Studies courses do not meet General Education requirements
or count towards degree completion in any way. Students who place into a
developmental course must complete it with a C or better before moving to the next
course and before enrolling in General Education courses in those areas.
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Digital Media Communication

DMC 105. Digital Film Editing I/Final Cut Pro. This hands-on course introduces
students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. Students will
learn to perform basic editing functions such as: edit in the timeline, trim techniques,
how to set markers, capture video and audio as well as how to apply transitions and
importing and exporting video, graphics, animations and text. Topics include basic
setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and
audio, various editing and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide tools, audio
editing and audio creation, finishing, and final output. (3)
DMC 107. Critical Film Concepts. A systematic approach to introduce the language
of film, and provide the students with the basic tools for analyzing and appreciating
film on a technical level. Students will explore and investigate how meaning in films
is determined by the uses of camera, editing, lighting, and sound. (3)
DMC 110. Digital Image Editing I/Adobe Photoshop. Students will familiarize
themselves with image editing using Photoshop. Students will use Photoshop tools
for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. Students will learn to work with
layers and layer selections. Target Student: Students who want to create and
design graphics using Photoshop for Multimedia output. Photoshop is an industry
standard for companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies large
and small. Photoshop is widely used in the creative media, advertising agencies,
and production houses. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills are necessary to
complete this course. (3)
DMC 115. Animation & Visual Effects with Adobe After Effects. Students
explores the After Effects working environment and examine how to set up an After
Effects composition. Students will create motion graphics and visual effects for
film, video, DVD, and the Web. Students will learn to composite 2D and 3D layers.
Students will discover how to paint on layers with built-in vector painting tools similar
to the (still) image vector painting of Photoshop. This course will introduce students
to animation of still images, movies, and vector artwork by setting key frames for
layer properties. (4)
DMC 120. Digital Film Editing II/Advanced Editing & Color Correction with Final
Cut Pro. This hands-on course introduces students to the advanced feature sets of
Final Cut Pro. Students will learn to perform multiple editing functions such as: insert
edits in the timeline, trim techniques, organizing markers, capture video and audio for
larger projects. Students will apply advanced transition and effects and further import
and export video, graphics, animation, and text. Topics include basic setup, adjusting
and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing
and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide tools, audio editing and audio
creations, finishing and final output. Prerequisite: DMC 105. (3)
DMC 125. Image Editing II/Advanced Photoshop. Students advance their
working knowledge of advanced image editing using Photoshop. Students will use
Photoshop tools for more difficult methods of digital composition tools including;
painting, retouching, and enhancing analogue and digital images. Students will learn
to work with increased numbers of layers and layer selection. Prerequisite: Basic
computer skills are necessary to complete this course. Prerequisite: DMC 110. (3)
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DMC 130. Motion Graphic & Visual Effects with Animation & Visual Effects.
Students learn to explore the advanced tools of Adobe After Effects. Students will
create advanced motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, DVD, and the
Web. Students will master 3D compositions and layers. Students will further learn
how to paint on layers with built-in vector painting tools similar to the (still) image
vector painting of Photoshop. Prerequisite: DMC 115. (4)
DMC 147. Microphone Setup/Signal Flow. Focuses on the development of proper
techniques of microphone setup and signal flow; explaining the importance of audio
recording and microphone placement as well as basic troubleshooting methods.
This class will help form basic audio film production skills. Students will learn the

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important elements necessary to work in any film production. (3)

course
DMC 157. Film Crew Production I. An overview of how the film industry operates
with primary focus on the structure of film production workflow and typical job
descriptions within the United States film industry. Course requirements include
collaboration on a film project to be completed by the end of the semester. (4)
DMC 200. Web Production/Macromedia Dreamweaver. Students design and
develop interactive experiences. Using the applications of Macromedia Studio 8,
students design and develop interactive media, applications, presentations and
mobile content. This course introduces the students to the software environment
of the leading development tools of Studio 8 including Flash Professional, Firworks,
Contribute, and FlashPaper. These are advanced tools to create and collaborate in
the production of multimedia. Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills are neces-
sary to compete this course. (3)
DMC 202. Lighting Techniques and Applications. Students will be introduced
how to creatively work with basic lighting techniques, and understand the principles
and concepts for different shooting situations, from studio to on-location shoots.
Students will also learn to work with OMNI, and LED lighting and grip gear such as
gells, apples boxes and c-stands. (3)
DMC 205. Field Production and Camera Operation. Students complete assigned
readings, view demonstrations, and complete hands-on exercises focused on tech-
niques and methods of field production of electronic sound and image. The course
has an emphasis on video field production and digital acquisition for successful
nonlinear editing. (3)
DMC 210. Audio Production I/Sound Track Pro. The student will complete
assigned readings, view demonstrations, and complete hands-on exercises focused
on techniques and methods of audio production of electronic sound. The course
has an emphasis on audio for video production. Students are expected to function
in a digital acquisition (production) and postproduction environment for successful
nonlinear audio editing. (3)
DMC 215. Graphics for Web, Video, & Mobile Devices/Adobe Illustrator. Adobe
Illustrator is a sophisticated graphics program capable of creating complex and
attractive illustrations and type effects. Students may use Adobe Illustrator to create
logos, advertisements and other illustrations. The student with little or no experience
with Illustrator, creating complex illustrations can be overwhelming. The student will
start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos. The student will
also combine graphics and text. Students will learn to create complex illustrations
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and enhance their appearance and go beyond the basic. The student will control
colors across a range of devices and control how illustrations print and appear on
the screen and online. (3)
DMC 220. Web Animation/Macromedia Flash Professional. Students design and
develop advanced interactive experiences. Using the applications of Macromedia
Studio 8, students design and develop interactive media, applications, presentations
and mobile content. This course introduces the students to the software environ-
ment of the leading development tools of Studio 8 including Flash Professional,
Firworks, Contribute, and FlashPaper. Students familiarize themselves with Studio
8 software tools to produce, create, and collaborate in the production of multimedia.
Prerequisites: Intermediate computer skills are necessary to complete this course.
Prerequisite: DMC 200. (3)
DMC 225. Field Production, Camera Operation, & Lighting. Students will
complete assigned readings, view demonstrations, and complete hands-on exer-
cises focused on techniques and methods of field production of electronic sound and
image. The course has an emphasis on digital audio and video field production and
digital acquisition for nonlinear editing. Prerequisite: DMC 205. (3)
DMC 227. Film Crew Production II. Intensive applied course where students
gain hands-on experience working with film production gear, sets, and equipment.
Students are expected to specialize in one of the standard "below-the line" crafts.
Additional out of class time will be required to create projects. Course will feature
guest film crew lectures and workshops. Prerequisite: DMC 157. (4)
DMC 230. Audio Production II/Sound Track Pro. Students will complete assigned
readings, view demonstrations, and complete hands-on exercises focused on
techniques and methods of audio production of digital audio. The course has an
emphasis on audio for video production but is also applicable for radio and pod
casting. Students are expected to function in a digital acquisition (production) and
postproduction environment for successful nonlinear audio editing. Prerequisite:
DMC 210. (3)
DMC 235. DVD Portfolio Production/DVD Studio Pro. Individual production
projects in film or video facilitated by instructor or WNMU graduate committee
critiques. Students enrolled in Portfolio Review are expected to refine already
completed work and prepare it for presentation to advanced academic (e.g. graduate
school) and/or professional career objectives. (4)
DMC 257. Film Crew Production III. Intensive applied course where students
gain extensive hands-on experiences as part of a working film crew. Emphasis on
increasing competency in an area of specialization. Students will work regularly on
production preparation and soundstage and location shoots with an expectation for
70 or more hours of outside time. Prerequisite: DMC 227. (4)
DMC 296. Film Production Capstone. Students will be required to form an interdis-
ciplinary team for a final project. Students will need to incorporate all skills learned,
i.e., editing, camera operations, lighting, pre and post production, special effects,
grip, and audio production. Students will then execute and demonstrate the final
result for critique (audience screening required). Prerequisites: DMC 225 and 227
permission of the instructor. (4)
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Drafting and Design Technology

DFDT 111. Introduction to AutoCAD. Explore basic drawing concepts within the
AutoCAD drawing software. Both 2D and some 3D drawing applications will be
covered. Hands on drawing with AutoCAD is required for this class. Fall only. (3)
DFDT 115. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems W/ArcMAP.
Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based data processing tool
used to manage and analyze spatial information. Introduces students to the theory
and techniques of GIS including spatial data capture, management and analysis,
and cartographic output. Emphasis is placed on the use of technical analysis and

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can build further expertise in GIS. Especially useful for Geography, Environmental

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Science, Economics, and land-use planning majors. Prerequisites: DFDT 111 and
MATH 111. (3)
DFDT 116. Elementary Architectural AutoCAD. Fundamentals of drafting for
residential and light building construction; use of instruments, scales, lettering,
multiview projection and basic drafting practice as applied to architectural drawings;
covers principles of design and preliminary planning for a modern residence, and the
generation of a set of working drawings in accordance with local codes and minimum
FHA standards. The use of computer aided design will be employed in this class.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Fall only. (3)
DFDT 117. Commercial Architectural AutoCAD. Continuation of elementary
architectural AutoCAD. In-depth study of Architectural style and planning with a
closer look into each part of the working drawings. Also covered will be loads and
weights. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Spring only. (3)
DFDT 120. Civil AutoCAD. This area of Drafting will provide the student with tech-
nical information on interpreting surveyor’s notes and maps, using map scales and
measurements, appropriate use of standard symbols and abbreviations, legal land
descriptions and hands on application of map drafting procedures and principles.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Spring only. (3)
DFDT 183. Brief Guide to AutoCAD. Provides methods to enable students to
learn to use AutoCAD in the easiest possible manner. They should understand the
basics for using the software and then apply this to their own areas of expertise.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Fall only. (3)
DFDT 201. Mechanical/Electrical AutoCAD. Basic concepts of electronic symbols
and an overall view of drawing types plus a study of perspective drawings and
axonometric drawings; basic line shading techniques as applied to single parts, as
well as exploded parts and assembly. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Fall only. (3)
DFDT 210. Strength of Materials. Introduces the basic principles of classifica-
tion, behavior, fatigue failure, magnetic and stress properties of cements, concrete,
woods, polymers, and metals. Prerequisite: MATH 111. Spring only. (3)
DFDT 215 Printing/Plotting in AutoCAD. This course is intended for AutoCad
users. It is designed and structured for class and real world applications using
the latest technology in Printing and Plotting. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. Spring only. (3)
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DFDT 275. 3-D Drafting with AutoCAD. In depth development of 3-D images
from 2-D drawings. A basic introduction to 3-D modeling will also be included. Will
demonstrate the ability to present 3-D objects using a number of different shading and
rendering techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Spring only. (3)
DFDT 281. Internship in Drafting & Design. For advanced students who have
completed the majority of the course curriculum in Drafting and Design. Will enable
students to use skills acquired in real world applications within the community/work-
place. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)

Early Childhood Education and Family Support

ECED 100. Entry Level in Early Childhood Education (45 hours). An introduc-
tion to the field of early childhood education and family support. Developmentally
appropriate expectations and practices and the New Mexico competency areas in
early childhood education will provide the foundation for this course. (3)
ECED 101. Introduction to the Child Development Associates Credential.
Introduces the student to the CDA process as defined by the Child Development
Associates Consortium. Individuals will receive advising and will develop a plan and
time line for completion of the requirements leading to the CDA Certificate. (1)
ECED 102. CDA Portfolio Development. Assists the student in preparing a port-
folio according to the guidelines and requirements defined by the Child Development
Associates Consortium. CDA Advising and limited observation will be included in
this course. (1)
ECED 103. CDA Assessment. Assists the student to prepare for CDA Assessment
by providing advising and limited observation. Students will prepare all CDA
materials into an organized professional portfolio and will prepare for the CDA
Assessment visit. (1)
ECED 120. Professionalism. Provides a broad-based orientation to the field
of early care and education. Early childhood history, philosophy, ethics, and
advocacy are introduced. Basic principles of early childhood systems are explored.
Professional responsibilities such as cultural responsiveness and reflective practice
are examined. (NMCCN ECED 2152). (2)
ECED 125. Family and Community Collaboration I. Examines the involvement
of families and communities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in early
childhood programs. Examines ways to establish collaborative relationships with
families in early childhood settings. Families' goals and desires for their children will
be supported through culturally responsive strategies. (NMCCN ECED 1133). (3)
ECED 181. Internship in Early Childhood Education. (For declared ECED.
Majors only) Supervised internship under the direction of WNMU faculty and site
coordination in an approved setting. Students are required to have on file a criminal
background check within the first 3 weeks of this course. (Information about criminal
background checks may be found at La Familia, 575-538-6483). Writing Intensive. (3)
ECED 208. Guiding Young Children. Explores various theories and practical
applications of child guidance. It provides developmentally appropriate methods for
guiding children and effective strategies and suggestions for facilitating positive social
interactions. Emphasis is placed on helping children become self-responsible compe-
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tent, independent, cooperative learners and includes families as part of the guidance
approach. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 120 and 231. (NMCCN ECED
2183). (3)
ECED 211. Health, Safety, & Nutrition. Provides information related to stan-
dards and practices that promote children's physical and mental well-being, sound
nutritional practices, and maintenance of safe learning environments. The course
examines the many scheduling factors that are important for children's total develop-
ment, healthy nutrition, physical activity, and rest. (NMCCN ECED 2122). (2)
ECED 215. Introduction to Reading, Language, & Literacy. Provides the foun-

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development in young children. An integrated language arts perspective and an

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interdisciplinary approach as it addresses developing writing, reading, and oral
language in the home and school contexts will be addressed. Writing Intensive. (3)
ECED 221. Designing Curriculum for Diversities in Early Childhood Ed. An
introduction to issues, trends, and practices related to special needs, diversity, inclu-
sion, culture, and language as it related to early care, education, and family support.
This course will cover the early care and education professional’s responsibilities
regarding the laws that have impacted practices in early care and education. (3)
ECED 225. Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs I. Familiarizes
students with a variety of culturally appropriate assessment methods and instru-
ments, including systematic observation of typically and non-typically developing
children. Students will develop skills for evaluating the assessment process
and involving other teachers, professionals, and families in the process. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 120, 125, and 231. (NMCCN ECED 1143). (3)
ECED 231. Child Growth, Development and Learning. A basic course in the
growth, development, and learning of young children, prenatal through age eight,
it provides students with the theoretical foundation for becoming competent early
childhood professionals. Major theories of child development are integrated with all
domains of development, including biological, physical, social, cultural, emotional,
cognitive, and language. (NMCCN ECED 1113). (3)
ECED 232. Curriculum Development & Play-Birth through Age Four. Addresses
content that is relevant for children birth through age four and developmentally
appropriate ways of integrating content into teaching and learning experiences.
Curriculum in all areas including literacy, numeracy, arts, health, science, social skills,
and adaptive learning for children with special needs is emphasized. Corequisite:
ECED 281. (NMCCN ECED 2163). (3)
ECED 235. Field Experience. As the early childhood education AA student nears
completion of the degree, the semester prior to graduation will provide the field expe-
rience placement. The student will be placed in WNMU’s Child Development Center
or another approved program. The student will work as a member of the early child-
hood education team in a classroom/center setting. The student will be responsible
for developing a portfolio demonstrating developing competence in the 7 areas of
the New Mexico Early Childhood License. (6)
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ECED 236. Curriculum Development & Implementation Age 3 through

Grade 3. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum content for children
age 3 through third grade. Development and implementation of curriculum in all
content areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health, science, and social
skills, is emphasized. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs
of children with special needs is included. Corequisite: ECED 232 and 281.
(NMCCN ECED 2173). (3)
EDUC 271. Infant Toddler Growth, Development, and Learning Practicum. This
practicum provides application of basic knowledge of typically and atypically devel-
oping children Birth-36 months. It provides foundational experiences for the promo-
tion of the health, well-being, and development of all infants and toddlers within the
context of family, culture, and society. Corequisite: ECED 276. Prerequisites:
ECED 120, 125, and 231. (2)
ECED 272. Building Relationships with Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
Practicum. The practicum experience is intended to provide experiential oppor-
tunities to apply knowledge and skills that will optimize each child's development
and well being within the context of relationship building with families. Students
will be placed in the field, gaining deeper understanding of their role as a profes-
sional that implements family-centered programming. Corequisite: ECED 278.
Prerequisites: ECED 120, 125, and 231. (2)
ECED 274. Playful Relationships. A powerful, interactive course designed to help
parents, educators, and caregivers build healthy joyful relationships with young
children. Drawing from the latest research on brain development, students learn
techniques from play therapy and Filial Play that promote, bonding, attachment, and
communication with children. (1)
ECED 275. Confident Parenting. To enhance the skills and knowledge of parents
and other child care givers. Topics for discussion will address the physical, social/
emotional, and cognitive development of the child. Issues will include such things as
typical child development, positive guidance, communication, self-esteem, and the
role of the parent in meeting children’s needs. (1)
ECED 276. Infant Toddler Growth, Development, and Learning. Provides basic
knowledge of typically and atypically developing children from prenatal to 36 months
within the context of family, community, cultural environments. The course examines
infancy and toddlerhood with an emphasis on the interrelationship of cognitive, physical,
social and emotional development, mental health, and early parent-child relationships.
Corequisite: ECED 271. Prerequisite: ECED 120, 125, and 231. (3)
ECED 278. Building Relationships with Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families.
Using relationship based approaches, this course is intended to define and imple-
ment basic elements of relationship building with families and colleagues with a
goal of quality programming for infants, and toddlers. Students will develop the
knowledge and skills within collaborative programming models to support the forma-
tion of relationships with families in order to optimize each child's development and
well-being. Corequisite: ECED 272. Prerequisites: ECED 120, 125, and 231. (3)
ECED 279. Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers. This field based course is
intended to assist students to define and implement basic elements of quality
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programming for all infants, toddlers in safe, healthy, responsive caring environ-
ments. The experiences and in the approved setting will support strong nurturing
relationships, cultural competence, diverse learning needs, appropriate guidance
techniques and partnership with the families, cultures, and community represented.
Prerequisites: ECED 120, 125, and 231. (3)
ECED 281. Curriculum Development and Play-Birth Through Age Four
Practicum. Provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained from
Curriculum Development and Play - Birth through Age Four. The student will develop
skills in planning developmental appropriate learning experiences for young children
from birth through age four, including young children with special needs. Writing

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Intensive. Corequisite: ECED 232. (NMCCN ECED 2162). (2)

course
ECED 282. Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 Through Grade
3 - Practicum. Provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained from
Curriculum Development & Implementation Age 3 through Grade 3. The student will
develop skills in planning developmental appropriate learning experiences for young
children from age 3 to grade 3, including young children with special needs. Writing
Intensive. Corequisite: ECED 236. Prerequisites: ECED 232 and 281. (NMCCN
ECED 2172). (2)
ECED 305. Mind in the Making. This comprehensive learning program integrates
current research from leading scientists in brain development, neuroscience,
psychology, and child development from more than twenty five prominent universi-
ties. The learning modules have been strategically designed to bridge theory and
practice, based on the science of how young children learn best. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
ECED 315. Teaching Reading and Writing. Prepares early childhood profes-
sionals for teaching reading and writing in the early primary grades. The course
focuses on reading as a complex, interactive, constructive process. Through a
developmental approach, the course addresses: 1) the integration of theory and
research with the practice of teaching children to read and write, including children
with special needs, 2) the organization of effective reading and writing instruction,
3) the sociocultural contexts in which children learn to read and write, 4) culturally,
linguistically and developmentally appropriate literacy curricula, and 5) assessment
and evaluation. Builds upon indicators of competence established at the lower
division (AA) level. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 215 and ENGL 102. (3)
ECED 321. Family and Community Collaboration II. Prepares prospective
teachers for working effectively as partners with family and community members
to facilitate the development and learning of children birth through age 8, including
children with special needs. It focuses on diverse family types that include various
family structures, lifestyles, linguistic, cultural, and ethic groups. The complexity and
dynamics of families as systems will be included, and community resources to support
families will be identified. The course builds upon indicators of competence estab-
lished at the lower division (AA) level. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 125
and ENGL 102. (2)
ECED 325. Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs II. Builds upon
student understanding of the connections among learning, teaching, assessment,
and strategies for evaluating programs. Assessment, identification, and monitoring
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of typical and atypical development in the cognitive, motor, affective, and social
domains will be explored. Multiple and diverse assessment approaches, including
responsiveness to cultural and linguistic differences, will be emphasized. The
course builds upon indicators of competence established at the lower division (AA)
level. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 225 and ENGL 102. (3)
ECED 331. Research in Child Growth and Development. This advanced course
in child growth, development, and learning builds upon the foundational material
covered in the basic course. An integration of major theories of child development
is provided by focusing on contemporary research in all aspects of development,
including bio-ecological, social-affective, congnitive-learning, language-cultural, and
methodological aspects of research in early childhood development and education.
This course focuses on preparing early childhood professionals to use empircally-
based research to inform their teaching of young children. This advanced course
builds upon indicators of competence at the lower division (AA) level. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 231 and ENGL 102. (3)
ECED 381. Teaching Reading and Writing Practicum. Provides opportunities for
students to apply knowledge gained from the course Teaching of Reading and Writing.
In kindergarten through 3rd classrooms, students will develop skills in organizing a litera-
ture rich environment, planning effective reading and writing instruction and assessment,
and implementing culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate literacy curri-
cula. The course builds upon indicators of competence established at the lower division
(AA) level. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: EDEC 215 and ENGL 102. (1)
ECED 423. Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum. Focuses on developmen-
tally appropriate content, learning environments, and curriculum implementation
for children birth to age 5. It emphasizes integration of content areas (the arts,
literacy, math, health, science, social studies, adaptive learning) and the develop-
ment of rich learning environments for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
This course builds upon indicators of competence established at the lower division
(AA) level. For each course objective (core competency), students will demonstrate
the indicators of competence established for the bachelor's level. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ECED 232 and ENGL 102. (3)
ECED 472. Methods and Materials for the Early Primary Grades. Focuses
on developmentally appropriate content, learning environments, and curriculum
implementation for children in K-3rd grade. It emphasizes integration of content
areas (the arts, literacy, math, health, science, and social studies) and the develop-
ment of rich learning environments for the early primary grades. The course builds
upon indicators of competence established at the lower division (AA) level. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 282 and ENGL 102. Corequisite: ECED 482. (3)
ECED 481. Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum Practicum. Provides oppor-
tunities for students to apply knowledge gained from Integrated Early Childhood
Curriculum and develop skills in planning and implementing developmentally appro-
priate learning experiences, integrated curriculum, and learning environments for
children from birth to age 5. Curriculum will include all content areas: the arts,
health/wellness, literacy, math, social studies, science, and adaptive living skills
for children with special needs. The practicum experience will be divided equally
between a classroom serving 0-3 and a classroom serving 3-5 year old children.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 236 and ENGL 102. (2)
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ECED 482. Methods and Materials for the Early Primary Grades Practicum.
Provides opportunities for students to develop, implement, and evaluate develop-
mentally appropriate and integrated learning experiences for children in K-3rd grade.
Students will gain experience creating learning environments that are developmen-
tally appropriate and culturally responsive for children in the early primary grades.
The practicum builds upon indicators of competence established at the lower
division (AA) level. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ECED 236 and ENGL 102. (2)
ECED 491. Early Childhood Education Student Teaching. The student teaching
experience in early childhood education includes placement and assigned tasks in
an early childhood classroom with a mentor teacher and a weekly seminar to review

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and reflect on teaching practices, make connections between theory and practice,

course
study topics of interest, conduct self-evaluation and contribute to group discussions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ECED 482 and all core/professional courses
must be completed. (9-12)

Economics
ECON 200. Basic Economics: Private Enterprise. Basic economic concepts
and principles of the private enterprise system from a non-technical view; includes
current economic occurrences and problems as the examples for learning and
applying the concepts. (3)
ECON 201. Principles of Macroeconomics. The theory of national income
accounting and aggregate income determination in the American economy;
monetary theory; functioning of financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy; and
international trade and payments. (NMCCN ECON 2113)(Area IV). (3)
ECON 202. Principles of Microeconomics. Theory of markets: supply and
demand, consumption and production, competition and monopoly, resources,
equity, and efficiency. (NMCCN ECON 2123)(Area IV). (3)
ECON 350. Labor Economics. The American labor movement, wage, theory, labor
market demand, and labor supply. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, and ENGL 102. (3)
ECON 360. Intermediate Microeconomics. Analysis of supply and demand in
competitive markets, theoretical foundation of demand theory, production and cost
theory as related to short and long run supply, market structure, and resource
markets. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, ENGL 102, and MATH 121. (3)
ECON 370. Applied Business Economics. This course reinforces critical thinking
skills by developing and applying micro and macroeconomic theory and empirical
methods to real problems faced by private and public sector organizations. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, and ENGL 102. Spring only. (3)
ECON 400. Women and the World of Work. A study of the increased economic,
political, and social involvement of women in the work world; investigates the place
and acceptance of women in our social system today and the evolutionary processes
of the past, present, and future. Spring only. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ECON 403. Public Finance. A study of government expenditures, principles of
taxation, government borrowing and indebtedness, and federal, state and local inter-
relationships. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, and ENGL 102. (3)
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ECON 407. History of Economic Thought. An analysis of economic thought from

the mercantilists to the present; the materials selected are evaluated both as reflec-
tions of their times and as contributions to contemporary thought. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ECON 410. Government and Business. A study of the growing importance of
governmental activities in our economic life; special attention will be given to trends in
legislation and court decisions. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, and ENGL 102. (3)
ECON 420. International Economics. Theory of international trade and policy,
tariffs and quotas, balance of payments, exchange rates, foreign investments, trade
related monetary and fiscal policies and ethical issues. Prerequisites: ECON 201,
202, and ENGL 102. (3)
ECON/BSAD 423. Railroad History: Case Study in America's First Big
Business. Case study of an American industry, from conception to present,
develop historically based critical thinking skills to identify and anticipate trends in
technology, financing, supply, labor-relations, society, human geography, govern-
ment relations, and economic development with particular attention to the legal and
regulatory environment. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Summer only. (3)
ECON 425. Money and Banking. Study of financial markets and institutions,
theories of interest and asset demand, money supply and the Federal Reserve
System, monetary theory and policy. Recommended Prerequisites: ECON 201
and ENGL 102. (3)
ECON/HIST 430. Mid East: Past, Present & Future. Introduces the student to the
historical review of the major countries of the Mid East as a background for under-
standing of the major political and cultural problems of these countries in the present.
At the end of the course the student will be literate in .the political, cultural, military,
social and economic problems of the major Mid East countries and will have a good
understanding of their historical roots. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102
and six hours of course work in economics or history. Summer only. (3)

Education
EDUC 311. Foundations of Education. Historical, sociological, philosophical,
and legal aspects of the elementary and secondary schools in American culture;
includes 36 hours of multilevel multidisciplined field experience. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
EDUC 402. Computers in the Classroom. The use of microcomputers and other
technologies in the school curriculum as an instructional tool; prepares elementary
and secondary teachers for making decisions about purchasing microcomputer
software and hardware systems; incorporates a culturally responsive integrated
program. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: CMPS 110, 111 or 140, ENGL 102, and
EDUC 311 may be taken concurrently. (3)
EDUC 404. Kindergarten/Primary Methods. This course deals with the curriculum
of early childhood, using methods and materials based on current theories of early
childhood learning; emphasizes the learning needs of the child of the Southwest.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 311, and Admission to Teacher Education
Program. (3)
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EDUC 414. Elementary Instructional Planning & Assessment. Provides theory

and practical aspects of instructional planning and assessment for elementary
teachers. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and admission to Teacher
Education Program. (3)
EDUC 423. Early Childhood Education. Theory and research on the development
of children, early learning, current practices of early childhood education, innovative
programs, and trends will be addressed. Requires laboratory work (see EDUC 425).
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 311, and admission to Teacher Education
Program. (3)

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EDUC 425. Early Childhood Education Laboratory Experience. This required

descriptions
lab experience is to be taken concurrently with EDUC 423 and is a structural obser-

course
vation of young children in a variety of educational environments relating educational
and child development theories studied in reading/discussions in EDUC 423; lab
consists of 30 hours of field experience, averaging 2 hours per week and is individu-
ally arranged. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Corequisite: EDUC 423. (1)
EDUC 436. Classroom Management. Focuses on preparing prospective teachers
to manage their classroom. Through instructor facilitation and group discussion,
preventative and curative methods in classroom management will be taught, and
utilized. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 311, admission to
Teacher Education Program, and CTTE 475 or ECED 472 or EDUC 471 or MVSC
425 or SPED 428. May be taken concurrently with EDUC 473. (3)
EDUC 471. Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. An experiential course
with an interdisciplinary focus on New Mexico Standards and Benchmarks using
constructivist learning theory, instructional planning and assessment and differ-
entiated instruction, as well as the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for
effective instruction in all subject areas. Practical experience in designing thematic/
integrated curricula to meet student learning needs; includes 30 hours field experi-
ence. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: EDUC 311, ENGL 102, and admission to
Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 472. Elementary Methods and Curriculum I. Focuses on examination of
elementary school curriculum and methods for social studies, language arts, fine
arts, and career readiness. Provides experience in designing curricula to meet
NM Standards and Benchmarks and community needs. Includes 15 hours field
experience. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 414, and admis-
sion into Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 473. Elementary Methods and Curriculum II. Focuses on examination
of elementary school curriculum and methods for Mathematics, Science, Health,
and PE. Provides experience in designing curricula to meet NM Standards and
Benchmarks and community needs. Includes 15 hours field experience. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 414, 472, and admission to Teacher
Education Program. (3)
EDUC 474. Classroom Assessment. Focuses on preparing teachers to assess
student classroom performance from a curriculum/instruction perspective, including
informal evaluations, teacher-made tests, authentic and portfolio assessments, and
nationally normed and standardized tests Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and EDUC 311. (3)
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EDUC 480. Education Workshop. Programs in current educational theory and

practice for school personnel in elementary or secondary education. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102 and permission required. (1-3)
EDUC 492. Practice Teaching - Elementary. One semester (17 weeks) of super-
vised classroom experience as an intern teacher in a public elementary school;
involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision.
Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize
teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/
coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching skills. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and permission required. All other core/
professional courses must be taken prior to Practice Teaching. (12)

EDUC 493. Practice Teaching - (K-12). One semester (17 weeks) of supervised
classroom experience as an intern teacher in a public elementary school; involves a
full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision. Attendance of
a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize teaching methods,
ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used
to enhance teaching skills. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: EDUC 311, ENGL 102,
permission required, and all core/professional courses must be taken prior to
Practice Teaching. (12)
EDUC 494. Practice Teaching - Secondary. One semester (17 weeks) of super-
vised classroom experience as a practice teacher in a public secondary school;
involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision.
Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize
teaching methods, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and permission required. All core/professional
courses must be taken prior to Practice Teaching. (12)

Electrical Technology
ELT 121. Basic Electrical Construction Math. Basic addition to multiplying
fractions to the electrical trade made in NCCER curriculum. Course covers whole
numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, square roots, algebraic operations,
basic equations, graphing, vectors, units, dimensions, significant figures, and use of
electrical calculator. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic algebra and permission
of the instructor. (3)
ELT 123. Basic Electrical Tools and Safety. Introduction to hand tools, power tools,
basic rigging tools, electrical safety, maintenance instructions, and safety tips. (3)
ELT 124. Introduction to NEC Safety and Plans. Introduction to basic general job
safety to include respiratory, personal protective equipment, and construction task
safety. Introduction to floor and site plans. Use of current codebook. (3)
ELT 125. Electrical Theory, Blueprints and Conductors. Introduction to theory
I & II series, parallel circuits calculations, and electrical blueprints. Applications of
conductors and proper wiring techniques. Prerequisite: ELT 121. (3)
ELT 126. Electrical Application and Wiring Methods. Applying code tech
to commercial or residential wiring and incorporating the use of raceways and
fasteners. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: ELT 124. (4)
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ELT 127. Introduction to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application.

Alternating current and its applications. Ohm’s Law and A/C and D/C motor and
code application. Prerequisites: ELT 121 and ELT 125. (3)
ELT 128. Basic Bending, Cable Tray and Construction Installation. Introduction
to conduit bending up to 2 inches. Introduction to cable tray and conductor installa-
tion. Lecture with lab. (4)
ELT 129. Basic Conductor Termination and Grounding. Applications of grounding
including boxes and fittings, conductor terminations, contractors, and relays. (3)
ELT 130. Electrical Service Installation. Methods of service installation, circuit
breakers/fuses and principles of installation of electrical lighting. Lecture with lab.

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Prerequisites: ELT 121, 123, 124, 125, 128, and 129. (4)

course
ELT 230. Welding Machines. Basic operations of welding machines including
types of electrical welding. Lecture with lab. (4)
ELT 235. Conductor Load Calculations and Overcurrent Protection. Calculations
of branch circuits including conductor insulation and circuit breakers. Prerequisites:
All ELT 100-199 courses or permission of the instructor. (3)
ELT 236. Distribution, Systems, Raceways, and Ballasts. Introduction to trans-
former types, distributor equipment, specific lamps and ballasts and raceways.
Prerequisites: All ELT 100-199 courses or permission of the instructor. (3)
ELT 237. Motor Operation and Controls. Motor calculations, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and motor control operations. Lecture with lab. Prerequisites: All
ELT 100-199 courses or permission of the instructor. (4)
ELT 239. Electronic Theory and Wiring Methods. Basic electronic theory,
hazardous locations, and wiring devices. Prerequisites: All ELT 100-199 courses
or permission of the instructor. (3)
ELT 241. Commercial and Residential Load Calculations. Basic calculation
procedures, fire alarm control units, calculating specialty transformers to include
current transformers, and shield transformers. Prerequisites: All ELT 100-199
courses or permission of the instructor. (3)
ELT 242. Advanced Motor Controls and Lighting. Operating principles of solid
state controls, HVAC systems, and lighting systems. Prerequisites: All ELT
100-199 courses or permission of the instructor. (3)
ELT 243. Introduction to Emergency Systems and High Voltage Applications.
Overview of code requirements for higher voltage terminations, heat tracing, motor
maintenance, and emergency systems. Prerequisites: All ELT 100-199 courses
or permission of the instructor. (3)

English Language and Composition

ENGL 101. Composition and Rhetoric I. Extensive practice in the skills involved
in clear and effective writing. Placement according to ACT score, COMPASS, or
successful completion of DVSW 102 (Developmental Writing II) and placement
according to COMPASS reading score or successful completion of DVSR 102
(Developmental Reading II). All students will take a final exam, which will be scored
by English faculty. Failure of the exam will lower the course grade one grade.
(NMCCN ENGL 1113)(Area I). (3)
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ENGL 102. Composition and Rhetoric II. Continuation of English 101; deals
with longer papers and research; may include a brief introduction to literature. All
students will take a final exam, which will be scored by English faculty. Failure of the
exam will lower the course grade one grade. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade
of C or better. (NMCCN ENGL 1123)(Area I). (3)
ENGL 200. Poetry. Intensive study of American and British poetry and poetics
designed to acquaint students with the essential components of poetic composition and
to develop the analytical and interpretive skills necessary for the fullest appreciation of
poetry. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN 2313)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 201. Introduction to Literature. Introduction to the basic concepts and
vocabulary of literary analysis for consideration of poetry, fiction, and drama;
emphasizes the writing of effective critical essays. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL 2213)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 205. Latino Literature of the United States. Survey of the literature of
United States citizens of Hispanic descent, with particular focus on the Mexican
American, Cuban American and Puerto Rican. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL 2723)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 225. The Short Story. Detailed study of short stories. Prerequisite: ENGL
102. Writing Intensive. (NMCCN ENGL 2343)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 240. Native American Literature. Exploration and analysis of selected texts
by Native American writers incorporating fundamentals of history, art, and music
with a focus on cultures of indigenous peoples of North America. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL 2733)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 265. World Literature. Exploration of literatures outside the American and
British traditions with focuses on diversity, multicultural approaches, and critical
thinking, encouraging comparisons and connections within the framework of the
global perspective. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL
2612)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 293. English Literature I. Survey of English literature from its begin-
nings through the eighteenth century. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.
(NMCCN ENGL 2413)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 294. English Literature II. Survey of English literature from the beginning
of the Romantic period to the present. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102.
(NMCCN ENGL 2423)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 296. American Literature I. Survey of major American writers before the Civil
War. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL 2513)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 297. American Literature II. Survey of major American writers since the Civil
War. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL 2523)(Area V). (3)
ENGL 300. Heroic Myth and Legend. Study of the nature and function of myth
and its expression through the literature, legend, and folklore of particular cultural
traditions. Examines the heroic code, legendary heroes and heroines, gods and
goddesses, and mythic archetypes. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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ENGL 304. History of the English Language. The structural essentials of the
English language, with attention given to the historical development from Old
English to Modern English, and to grammar, vocabulary, and style. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 305. Drama as Literature. Detailed study of plays from the eighteenth cen-
tury to the present. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 316. Traditional Grammar and Usage. Intensive grammar study designed
primarily for the English major or minor; required for students seeking New Mexico
teacher licensure in English. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
Junior or Senior standing. (3)

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ENGL 320. Creative Writing. Practice in original composition for students who

course
have shown creative ability; requires a strong background in mechanics of English
composition. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 325. American Life and Thought. A search for keys to understanding the
American character and the uniqueness of the American experience as reflected by
dramatists, novelists, poets, essayists, and short-story writers through readings in
primary literary sources and secondary social, intellectual, and political commentar-
ies. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 353. The Novel. Readings in a broad range of novels from the eighteenth
century to the present. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN ENGL
2323). (3)
ENGL 404. Early English and European Literature. Historical survey of English
and European literature from the Middle Ages through the early Renaissance.
Emphasizes the significant cultural changes marking the transition from Medieval
to Renaissance life, as well as the important differences between English and
continental writers. Authors to be studied may include (but need not be limited to)
Chaucer, Dante, Boccaccio, Marie de France, Margery Kemp, and Julian of Norwich.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 410. Advanced Creative Writing. Advanced practice in original composition
with a focus on research and publication within a chosen genre; demands a sophis-
ticated understanding of the English language, an application of critical thought, and
a commitment to creativity. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 320. (3)
ENGL 415. Life and Literature of New Mexico. Study of the fiction, travel, mem-
oirs, and folklore of New Mexico with an emphasis on those writings which reflect
the cultural heritage and literary accomplishments of the area. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 418. Studies in English Literature. Advanced study in a particular period,
author, theme, or genre in English literature; serves as an in-depth follow-up to the
most recently offered English literature survey course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 419. Advanced Composition. Intensive work in expository writing. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 420. Studies in American Literature. Advanced study in a particular period,
author, theme, or genre in American literature; serves as an in-depth follow-up
to the most recently offered American literature survey course. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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ENGL 438. Women as Writers. Examination of selected writings by English and

American women from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, with special consider-
ation given to the ways in which women portray women’s experience, image, self-
concept, and role in society. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 440. Shakespeare. Study of the major plays, including representative trag-
edies, comedies, and histories, with emphasis on character, language and theme.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 442. The Enlightenment. Acquaints the student with the significant changes
in ideas and values which swept Europe and the Americas in the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 450. Secondary English Methods. Techniques and texts appropriate to the
high school classroom. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Offered every
third semester. (3)
ENGL 451. Literature of the American West. Survey of the literature of the West,
with emphasis upon historical narratives, folk literature, nature writing, and fiction.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 465. Critical Approaches to Literature. Intensive study of literatures
through the application of various insights and knowledge from other fields that can
reveal more about the literatures as well as more about the students exploring the
literature. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 201. (3)
ENGL 469. Writing for Professionals. Advanced practice in the kind of writing
required in professional employment, including but not limited to the fields of educa-
tion, medicine, law enforcement, social sciences, and business. Students choose
writing activities related to their chosen profession, articulate criteria for these
assignments, share their writing assignments, and review each other's work. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL. 470. Feminist Theories of Literature. Highlights women’s issues and
women’s literature, and investigates theoretical approaches to all literature, build-
ing on students’ understanding of the literary canon, women’s social and historical
issues, and literary theory, with emphasis on extensive research and writing. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 201. (3)

Environmental Electrician
ENVE 200. Photovoltaic Design Principles. Topics include photovoltaic (PV) cell
physics, types of PV cells, PV system components, and PV energy storage. This
course introduces students to basic photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion theory as
it relates to current silicon semiconductor technology. DC electrical energy produc-
tion from incident solar radiation is covered, as well as PV module interconnection
to meet load requirements. Prerequisite: ELT 125. (3)
ENVE 205. Solar Site Analysis. Gives students an introduction to the basics of
solar electricity, initial electrical principles, the initial concepts for solar design, as
well as the ability to analyze and design systems for a particular site. Students will
be taught solar hot water, pool and space heating, solar cooling and the principles
of solar home design, for existing and new construction. Prerequisite: ELT 125. (3)
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ENVE 250. Wind Power. An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of
how wind energy is captured and transformed into electrical power. This course will
also cover the history and development of the wind industry, as well as the types and
applications of various wind turbines and the economic and environmental issues of
the wind industry. Prerequisite: ELT 125. (3)
ENVE 255. Design and Assessment of Wind Turbines. Allows students the
opportunity to learn the techniques, methodology, and concepts used to develop
wind projects around the world. The study of atmospheric science will be included
to help students learn how to locate wind turbines and interpret data. Additional
topics will include concepts in mechanical systems, electrical systems, electronics,

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maintenance and troubleshooting as well as construction. Prerequisites: ELT 125

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and ENVE 250. (3)

Financial Services
FNSV 101. Business Ethics I. Introduction to ethical behavior with an emphasis
on communication and customer service skills and a background to important
elemental ethical matters including interviewing skills, grooming and hygiene, time
management, and other business responsibilities. (3)
FNSV 102. Business Ethics II. Continuation of Business Ethics I. Strengthens
concepts of ethical behavior in the workplace with emphasis on conflict manage-
ment, motivation, employee handbooks, policy and procedures, and teamwork.
Prerequisite: FNSV 101. (2)
FNSV 103. Personal Finance. Course instruction deals with financial planning,
career planning, tax planning, financial record keeping, budgeting, banking services,
and consumer credit. (3)
FNSV 105. Services Marketing. Will give students an overview of the marketing
strategy in order to understand the role of marketing in the service industry, with an
emphasis on the target customer, advertising and sales, new product development,
and customer buying behavior. (3)
FNSV 107. Service Industry Accounting and Bookkeeping. This course gives
an overview to accounting systems, with an emphasis on financial statements and
records management. (3)
FNSV 110. Basic Office Suite. Gives students a working knowledge of basic office
technology with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft
Access. (3)
FNSV 201. Business Ethics III. Continuation of Business Ethics I and II. This
course introduces students to the legal aspects of the workplace. Focus is on
labor laws and standards plus the importance of organizational goals and objec-
tives. Prerequisites: FNSV 101 and 102. (2)
FNSV 203. Money Value. Traces the history of money from the beginning to the use
of paper money, the money cycle and flow, the Federal Reserve System, economic
cycle, and the value of money. Prerequisite: ECON 200. (3)
FNSV 205. Sales. Gives students the fundamentals for selling service products.
Emphasis is given to identifying sales opportunities, asking for the sale, handling
objections, and following through to cross-selling other products. Prerequisite:
FNSV 105. (3)
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FNSV 209. Principles of Investments. Provides an overview of investment options

including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement plans, and various insurance
investments. Focus is also given to ethical decisions based on consumer needs.
Prerequisite: BSAD 230. (3)

Geography
GEOG 201/211. Physical Geography & lab. Contemporary physical geography,
including concepts needed to understand our physical environment. Laboratory
must be taken concurrently with lecture section. (NMCCN GEOG 1113/1111)(Area
Ill). (4)
GEOG 202. Human Geography. An introduction to the ways in which geogra-
phers approach their studies using case studies and hands-on applications. Basic
geographic concepts, problem solving, and analytical techniques are emphasized.
(NMCCN GEOG 1213)(Area IV) (3)
GEOG 205. World Regional Geography. An introduction to geography as a
synthesizing field of study. The goal of this class is to increase understanding of
regions of the world by examining the characteristics of places, discovering the rela-
tionships among humans and their environments, and explaining patterns of location
and spatial interaction. (3)
GEOG/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 297. Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences. An
introduction to the logic and methods used in the social sciences with an emphasis
on exposure to the components of research and scholarly literature. Prerequisites:
ANTH 201, GEOG 202, HIST 111, POLS 201, PSY 102, SOC 101, or SOC 102. (1)
GEOG/SOC 300. Older Women’s Issues. An interdisciplinary examination of
the social, economic, and health issues facing older women in the United States.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
GEOG 302. Sustainable Design. Explores the ideology of sustainable design by
interfacing aspects of environmental, economic, and sociological perspectives.
Students will examine the interrelationships of three foundational components of
Sustainable Design; Environmental Sustainability - ecosystem integrity, carrying
capacity, biodiversity; Economic Sustainability - growth, development, productivity;
Social Sustainability - cultural identity, stability, and equity. Corequisite: BIOL 301
recommended. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
GEOG/PSY/SOC 323. Social Statistics. An introduction to the application of statis-
tical techniques for social sciences; use of computers to aid in statistical problem-
solving. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOG 202 or PSY 102 or SOC 101, and
MATH 111. (3)
GEOG 340. Geography of Latin America. An examination of Mexico, Central
America, the Caribbean, and South America from a geographic point of view; special
focus on issues of population growth and economic development. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
GEOG/SOC 342. Social Geography. Social relationships are rooted in places and
spaces that, in turn, profoundly influence how people interact with one another. This
course explores the unavoidable linkages between social relationships and geog-
raphy through the examination of such issues as class, race, gender, ethnicity, and
age. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and successful completion of at least one other
course in GEOG or SOC. (3)
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GEOG 382. Urban Geography. Examination of urban systems and the internal struc-
ture of cities with emphasis on the North American city. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
GEOG/SOC 400. Population Analysis. Study of population size, composition,
and distribution as well as basic concepts and techniques used to analyze popula-
tions; involves data manipulation, analysis, and case studies from around the world.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, GEOG 202 or SOC 101. (3)
GEOG 401. Human-Environmental Interactions. Interactions between human
beings and the planet on which we live from a variety of perspectives with a focus
on current environmental problems. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, GEOG 201/211 or
permission of the instructor. (3)

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GEOG 403. Economic Geography. A study of the spatial distribution of economic

course
systems. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOG 202 or permission of the
instructor. (3)
GEOG 496. Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences. The Senior Seminar is
designed as a capstone experience for majors and/or minors in the Social Sciences.
It brings together critical thinking, research and communication skills in an interdisci-
plinary context. A major research project is an important component of this course.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and declared major or minor in
one of the Social Science disciplines, Junior or Senior status and must have
completed at least 21 hours (for majors) or 15 hours (for minors). (3)

Geology
GEOL 101/103. General Geology I & lab. Physical geology; study of Earth mate-
rials and processes and their effects on mankind; laboratory periods frequently used
for field trips; three lectures and one laboratory per week. GEOL 101 recommended
before 102. (NMCCN GEOL1113/1111) (Area III). (4)
GEOL 102/104. General Geology II & lab. Historical geology; study of historical
development of the Earth and its life forms; laboratory periods frequently used for
field trips; three lectures and one laboratory per week. GEOL 101 recommended
before 102. (NMCCN GEOL 1213/1211)(Area III). (4)
GEOL 105/107. Introduction to Earth and Space Science & lab.. Covers principles
in earth science including topics in meteorology, rocks and minerals, plate tectonics,
geologic time scale, and astronomy. The intention of this course is to promote an
understanding and appreciation of the science of the world in which we live; three
lectures and one laboratory per week. (NMCCN GEOL 1213/1211)(Area III). (4)
GEOL 201/203. Environmental Science & lab. Application of physical and biological
principles to understanding the environment and environmental issues. Three lectures
and one laboratory period per week. (NMCCN ENVS 1113/1111)(Area III). (4)
GEOL 301/303. Rocks and Minerals & lab. Origin, occurrence, and physical
properties of common minerals and rocks; introduction to crystallography and miner-
alogy; identification of common rocks and minerals in the laboratory and field; three
lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOL
101/103 or equivalent. (4)
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GEOL 305/307. Introduction to Weather & lab. Introduction to properties of the

atmosphere, interactions between the atmosphere and other Earth systems, and the
principles that control weather and climate. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (4)
GEOL 315. Geology of New Mexico. The rock types, structures, and tectonic history
of New Mexico; one three-hour lecture per week. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
GEOL 331/333. Sedimentology & lab. Sediments and sedimentary rocks; their
properties, classification, and origin. Three lectures and one laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOL 102/104 or equivalent. (4)
GEOL 340/342. Field and Research Methods & lab. Understanding and creating
geologic maps and cross-sections. Introduction to tools and techniques of field
mapping. Development of a research proposal. Presenting field data and communi-
cation results. Lectures and field work. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOL 101
or 102 or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. (4)
GEOL 401/403. Hydrogeology & lab. The hydrologic cycle. Principles of surface
and ground water flow. Water quality and resource management. Three lectures and
one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MATH 131 and GEOL 101/103
or CHEM 151/153. (4)
GEOL/BIOL/PHSC 450. Methods of Teaching Science. Presentation of a spectrum
of instructional strategies with an emphasis on inquiry methods for elementary and
secondary students. Theories of learning science and their practical application in
science classrooms. Design and implementation of activities and lesson planning.
Formative and summative assessment. Safety in the classroom. Prerequisites:
Junior or Senior status, must have completed 20 hours of course in the
Department of Natural Sciences and ENGL 102. Offered every Fall. (3)
GEOL 480/580. Geology Workshop for Teachers. A workshop designed to
increase understanding of and familiarity with geological materials, phenomena,
theories, and techniques of interpretation through a combination of lectures, slides,
hands-on exercises, and field trips. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3-4)

History
HIST 111. World Civilization I. A survey of the history of world civilizations from
ancient times to 1600. (NMCCN HIST 1053)(Area V). (3)
HIST 112. World Civilization II. A survey of the history of world civilizations from
1600 to the present. (NMCCN HIST 1063)(Area V). (3)
HIST 201. American History I. A history of the United States from the colonial
period through the Civil War. (NMCCN HIST 1113)(Area V). (3)
HIST 202. American History II. A history of the United States from the Civil War to
the present. (NMCCN HIST 1213)(Area V). (3)
HIST 208. African American History. Political, socio-economic study of the devel-
opment of African American history in the growth of the nation. (3)
HIST 221. History of the American Indian. The American Indian from the histo-
rian’s point of view; covers most of the North American Indian tribes; emphasizes
Indians of the American Southwest. (3)
HIST/GEOG/POLS/PSY/SOC 297. Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences. An
introduction to the logic and methods used in the social sciences with an emphasis
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on exposure to the components of research and scholarly literature. Prerequisite:

ANTH 201, GEOG 202, HIST 111, POLS 201, PSY 102, SOC 101, or SOC 102. (1)
HIST 300. History of New Mexico. Covers the time span from Cabeza de Vaca
through statehood; includes the Spanish period, the Mexican period, and the territorial
phase under the United States. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (NMCCN HIST 2113). (3)
HIST 303. Survey of Far-Eastern History. A survey of the diplomatic history of
China, Japan, and other Far-Eastern nations and their present foreign policy with
regard to relations with the United States from 1800 to present. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
HIST/POLS 310. History and Politics of Colonial Mexico. Major focus is upon

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Mexico’s Indian past; the discovery, conquest, and colonization of New Spain; the

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emergence and role of the Catholic Church and the Independence Movements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST/POLS 311. History and Politics of Modern Mexico. An interpretive and
analytical review of the History and Politics of Mexico from the advent of the Mexican
Revolution of 1910-20 to contemporary times. Inter Alia, we shall focus upon the
outbreak of the Revolution; the chaotic Civil War among the revolutionary elements;
the success of the insurgency; consolidation; and the contemporary political condi-
tions in Mexico. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 312. Contemporary American History. The United States since World War
I, including its relations with the major countries of the world. Prerequisites: ENGL
102, HIST 202 or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 315. Contemporary European History. Europe since World War I, including
the major developments within the leading states, their relations with one another
and with the world in general. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, HIST 112 or permission
of the instructor. (3)
HIST 340. The American Revolution. The American Revolution, its background
causes, and its progress to 1783. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 347. Latin-American History and Politics: Colonial Period. Survey of
Latin-American history and politics from the pre-Columbian period through the Wars
of Independence. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 348. Latin-American History and Politics: Modern Period. Survey of the
history and politics of the Latin-American republics from independence to the pres-
ent. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 350. History of America’s National Parks. A history of the National Park
system from its founding through the present. This course will include the study
of selected National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, and Historical Parks; admin-
istration and management of the system; and modern challenges to the Parks.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 201 or 202. (3)
HIST 365. Nazi Germany and Holocaust. Explores through films, readings, and
individuals the history of National Socialism and the systematic killing of people –
The Holocaust. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 400. Colonial American History. History of Colonial North America. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and six hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
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HIST/POLS 403. Twentieth Century Revolutions. Explores the major revolutions

of the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on events in Mexico, Russia, China,
Cuba, Iran, and Nicaragua. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 405. Seminar in Modern European History. History of a recognized period
of European history falling between 1789 and the present, following regular seminar
techniques. This course provides an in-depth examination of events and trends
in the two most recent centuries of European history, beginning with outbreak of
the French Revolution and fall of the Old Regime and provides students with an
opportunity for advanced research on individual topics in modern European history,
including its political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST/POLS 406. American Political Thought. The origin and evolution of
American political ideas from the early colonies to the present. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 407. History and Historians. A study of historical writings from ancient times
to the present with in-depth readings in the works of specific historians and social
scientists. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 9 hours of history. (3)
HIST 408. Introduction to Museum Work. A study of the theory and techniques
involved in the administration of history museums, includes practical hands-on
experience in exhibit preparation and interpretation. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
6 hours history, sciences, education, or art in any combination. (3)
HIST 409. Seminar in Local History. Research opportunities and writing experi-
ence in studying topics of local history. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours of
history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST/POLS 412. Inter-American Relations. This course explores American for-
eign policy towards the nations of Latin America from the late colonial era to the
present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST/POLS 413. Central America. Explores the economic, political, and cultural
development of Central American nations from the pre-colonial era through the pres-
ent. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 414. History of the Southwest. Westward expansion and frontier movements
in the Southwest under Spain, Mexico and the United States. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST/CJUS 417. Frontier Law Enforcement. An examination of the law enforce-
ment officer on the Western Frontier. The responsibilities, experiences, tactics,
political environment, challenges, and day-to-day life of the frontier sheriff with
particular emphasis given to Arizona and New Mexico Territories. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
HIST/POLS 418. Colonialism. Explores the historical, political, economic, and
intellectual underpinnings of colonialism and neocolonialism. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST/POLS 420. Economic Development of Latin America. Explores the history
of economic development of the Latin American nations from the colonial era
through the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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HIST 421. The Contemporary North American Indian. Some of the major
problems confronting the American Indian today, including significant historical,
anthropological, and sociological issues leading up to them; exploration and discus-
sion of possible solutions to these problems; includes a study of acculturation and
the present status of North American Indian society. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 422. Indians of the Southwest. An analysis and comparison of aboriginal
cultures of the southwest region of North America, including coastal tribes; emphasis
on New Mexico. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission
of the instructor. (3)

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HIST/ECON 430. Mid East: Past, Present & Future. To introduce the student

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to the historical review of the major countries of the Mid East as a background for
understanding of the major political and cultural problems of these countries in the
present. At the end of the course the student will be literate in the political, cultural,
military, social, economic problems of the major Mid East countries, and will have a
good understanding of their historical roots. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours
of course work in economics or history. Summer only. (3)
HIST 435. The Civil War and Reconstruction. An in-depth analysis of the Civil
War and Reconstruction eras considering the political, economic and social currents.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 201 or permission of the instructor. (3).
HIST 441. Ancient Civilizations. A study of the civilizations of the ancient Near East
and Mediterranean area from the earliest beginnings in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia,
and Crete through Greece and the Roman Empire. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 442. Medieval Civilizations. A study of the civilizations of the Mediterranean
and Western Europe from the decline of Rome to A.D. 1500. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 443. Early Modern Europe, 1350-1750. An examination of the history of
Europe from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, concentrating on the political,
social, religious, and intellectual developments of the period. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and HIST 112 or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 450. Secondary Teaching Methods. Methodology for secondary teachers of
social studies. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of
the instructor. (3)
HIST 451. The West in American History. A study of the westward movement and
its influence upon national development from colonial times to 1900. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 456. Social/Intellectual History to 1865. The history and influence of such
institutions and issues as religion, slavery, immigration, war, and peace with refer-
ence to appropriate literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 201 or permis-
sion of the instructor. (3)
HIST 457. Social/Intellectual History Since 1865. The history and influence of
such institutions and issues as ``Reconstruction,’’ industrialism and the ``new immi-
gration;’’ the impact of World War I and World War II on current thought; the impact
of labor and the military industrial complex; references to appropriate literature.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 202 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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HIST 462. Modern Britain. A study of the history of Great Britain from the
defeat of Napoleon to the present, tracing its political, economic, and social
developments. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 112 or permission of the
instructor. (3)
HIST/CJUS/POLS 467. The Drug Wars. Explores the evolution of American policy
relating to drugs from the colonial era to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
HIST 475. World War I. A study of the causes, course, outcome of the First World
War, concentrating on the social, political, economic, and technological aspects of
the war a well as the military. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 112 or permis-
sion of the instructor. (3)
HIST 476. World War II. A study of the origins, course, and consequences of the
Second World War, both in European and Pacific theaters of operation. The course
will examine the social, political, economic, and technological aspects of the war as
well as the military. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and HIST 112 or permission of
instructor. (3)
HIST/POLS 477. History and Politics of the Vietnam War. A historical review and
analysis of the emergence of a Vietnamese Nation and its eventual colonization by
the French. Members will address the “First” Vietnam War (against the French),
followed by the achievement of independence and unification after the eventual with-
drawal of the American military (the “Second” Vietnam War). Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
HIST 496. Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences. The Senior Seminar is
designed as a capstone experience for majors and/or minors in the Social Sciences.
It brings together critical thinking, research, and communication skills in an interdis-
ciplinary context. A major research project is an important component of this course.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and declared major or minor in
one of the Social Science disciplines, Junior or Senior status and must have
completed at least 21 hours (for majors) or 15 hours (for minors). (3)
HIST/POLS 497. History and Politics of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. A
review of the U. S. Civil Rights Movement, from its cautious inception during the
1930s, through the bold and turbulent years from 1955 to 1975. Emphases will be
placed upon the early precursors, as well as the more prominent contemporary
leaders; the different tactics and strategies employed; the nature and methods
of the resistance; the slow but steady support from the U.S. government; major
successes and failures of the movement; and projections for the future of Civil Rights
in American. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of
the instructor. (4)

Industrial Maintenance
IMP 100. Orientation to Industrial Maintenance. Introduces the equipment and
techniques of material handling, the operation for motorized support equipment,
lubrication safety, storage, classification, and lubrication charts. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor. (2)
IMP 105. Gaskets and Packing. Introduces types of gaskets and gasket material,
types of packing and packing material, and O-ring material. Explains the use of
gaskets, packing, and O-rings and teaches how to fabricate a gasket and properly
install each. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (2)
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IMP 110. Craft Related Mathematics. Explains how to use ratios, proportions,
solve basic algebra, area, volume, circumference problems, and solve for right
triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permis-
sion of the instructor. (2)
IMP 115. Construction Drawings. Introduces the trainee to plot plans, struc-
tural drawings, and elevation drawings, as built drawings, equipment arrangement
drawing, P&IDs, isometric drawings, basic circuit diagrams, and detail sheets.
Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (2)
IMP 120. Introduction to Valves, Pumps, and Drivers. Covers valve storage and
installation, centrifugal pumps, rotary, reciprocating, metering, and vacuum pump

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operations, and the use of test equipment. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permis-

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sion of the instructor. (2)
IMP 150. Materials Handling, Support Equipment, and Lubrication. Introduces
the equipment and techniques of material handling, the operation for motorized
support equipment, lubrication safety, storage, classification, and lubrication charts.
Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (3)
IMP 160. Quality Control and Compliance. Covers the supervisor's role in a job
site safety, project, and manager's duties and responsibilities. This includes types
of quality to include quality assurance and management concern about quality
and continuous improvement. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the
instructor. (3)
IMP 175. Distribution Equipment. Distribution equipment including grounding,
switchboard, and ground fault maintenance, transformers, and electrical drawing
identification. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (2)
IMP 200. Introduction to Bearings. Covers the introduction of plain, ball, roller,
thrust, guide, flanged, pillow block, and take-up bearings and the removal, trouble-
shooting, and installation procedures. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of
the instructor. (3)
IMP 210. Pipe Compositions. Covers types of iron, steel pipe and fittings, copper,
plastic and the process to work with them from cutting, joining, threading and how to
identify the piping system according to color codes, such as chemical, compressed
air, fuel oil, steam, and water. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the
instructor. (2)
IMP 225. Installing Coupling and Mechanical Seals. Covers identification of
various types of coupling and covers installation procedures using the press-fit
method, interference-fit method, function, and advantages of mechanical seals,
O-rings, labyrinth, static seals; also covers the identification of parts, seals, proce-
dures for removing, inspecting, and installing. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permis-
sion of the instructor. (2)
IMP 230. Pump Operations. Covers continued explanation of the centrifugal,
rotary, reciprocating, metering, and vacuum pump operations, installation methods,
and includes net positive suction head and cavitations. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and
permission of the instructor. (2)
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IMP 235. Belts and Chain Drive Operations. Covers the sizes, uses, and
installation procedures of six types of drive belts and two types of chain drives.
Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (2)
IMP 250. Hydraulic Systems/Flow/Level Repair. Covers the basic principles of
hydraulics including Pascal's law and Bernoulli's principle, and how to inspect,
troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems and components, including exercises on
reading system schematic diagrams, and the use of devices used to measure flow,
pressure level, and temperature. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the
instructor. (2)
IMP 255. Pneumatic Systems and Equipment. Covers pneumatic safety, charac-
teristics of gases and how they are compressed, pneumatic transmission of energy,
and compressor operation, and how to perform preventive maintenance, inspecting
components, and read schematic diagrams. Includes troubleshooting and repair
procedures for pneumatic systems. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of
the instructor. (2)
IMP 260. Vibration Analysis. Covers the causes for vibration, vibration moni-
toring programs, vibration test equipment, and how to field balance machines.
Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (2)
IMP 265. Electronic Theory. Covers explanation of the function and operation of
basic electronic devices, including semiconductors, diod rectifiers, and transistors.
Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission of the instructor. (2)
IMP 281. Internship in Industrial Maintenance. Through this course the student
will gain experience in Industrial Maintenance. The student will be required to
complete the internship under the supervision of a cooperating employer and in
accordance with the internship faculty. Prerequisites: IMP 100 and permission
of the instructor. (3)

Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts

IDEA 104. 4-D Media. Introduces the student to composing visually in time.
Students will be introduced to experimental animation techniques using drawing,
video and still photos. The class will use a variety of programs to create and edit
short films and animations with sound and upload them to the web. (4)
IDEA 110. Digital Literacy. Will enable the student to begin to understand and
use basic digital tools in the MacIntosh Operating System. Students will learn
how to use browsers, prepare/format documents, research on the web, create
spreadsheets, create presentations, upload and download digital files, understand
copyright and fair use laws, start a blog, and use Google earth, all in the context of
digital ethics and the great possibilities and dangers digital media introduces. (3)
IDEA 310. Studio I: Image and Sound. Students will be immersed in the study of
storytelling through theater and moving image. Half of the semester will be spent
building skills through quick exercises and problem solving. The second half will
encompass filming, editing, and finishing a short film. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (6)
IDEA 312. Digital Sound Creating and Editing. Meant for the advanced student
in the Sound Track or Protools editing software. Students will collaborate with
students in the IDEA studio courses to complete film/video projects. Students will
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understand advanced uses of the software but will also explore Sound Art and
Sound Performance through the creation of sound. Prerequisites: DMC 210 and
ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 313. Design Theory. Examines the theory and history of design for theater
and dance. Includes advanced study in the areas of set design, costume design,
lighting design, sound design, and the use of projection in live performance.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 315. Improvisation and Exploration. Develops the physical and percep-
tual skills basic to visual art, performing art, and sound art. Used as a course to
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ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 317. Creative Interface. Designed with the Interdisciplinary student in mind,
this weekly seminar course offers issues and current trends, industry news, and
guest speakers in the digital media interdisciplinary world. Should be repeated with
IDEA studio courses. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (1)
IDEA 319. Symbol, Self, and Society. A study in the language of social change
as it relates to theater, art, music, photography, film, video, and new media. This
class will serve as a fundamental to the study of Interdisciplinary art. The class will
also look closely at contemporary artists and examine the place of the artist to the
global society. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ART 111 or MUSC 111 or THR
110 and ENGL 102 . (3)
IDEA 342. The Why, When, and How of Visual Art and Music. A comparative
study of Western visual art and music created during particular time periods begin-
ning with Early Christian to the present. Students will develop an understanding of
the historical ramifications of the contexts during the lives of the master contributors
to art and music. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 343. Movement in Performance. A study of movement as it relates to narra-
tive and theater. Includes techniques of mask work within the framework of practical
exploration and application. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 350. Studio II: Image and Text. Students will learn to create multimedia
content for the web. The course will include further study of the history of the
internet and all new media. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and IDEA 310. (6)
IDEA 353. Music and Sound for Film/Video. Advanced look at the use of music
and sound as dramatic elements in film and video production with an emphasis on
scoring, in-depth listening projects and analysis of music and sound as an integral
component of the film and video experience. This class is based on the theory of
sound and music. Prerequisites: ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 356. Story Creating. A study of story making from beginning to end. This
class will offer the principles of good story model for the screenwriter, documentary
maker, or web designer/gramer. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
IDEA 410. Studio III: Live and Installation. Methods and technology for live perfor-
mance, video performance, performance art, and video installation. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and IDEA 350. (6)
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IDEA 492. Portfolio and Business Issues. Prepares the BA/BS senior to present
their work in digital portfolio. Also prepares the student for the global market by
discussing the principles of copyright and legal issues as it relates to artists, web
designers, and film makers. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and IDEA 410. (3)
IDEA 496. Studio IV: Senior Capstone Project. Cumulation of all coursework
in the IDEA program. Students work one on one with the instructor to develop and
present their unique final project in a public setting. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
IDEA 410. (4)
Kinesiology
KINS/MVSC 213. First Aid. Development of skills and knowledge necessary in
an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences
of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical care arrives. Successful
completion of course includes American Red Cross certification. (2)
KINS 214. Clinical 1: Orientation to Athletic Training. This course will focus on
the overall responsibilities of daily operation of a functional athletic training facility.
Topics include event scheduling, coverage, facility setup, and sanitation measures.
Prerequisites: KINS/MVSC 213, 215, and NUR 170. Corequisites: BIOL
254/256 and KINS 220. (1)
KINS/MVSC 215. Basic Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries.
Familiarizes students with common athletic injuries as well as first aid procedures
for common and life threatening injuries. Prerequisite: KINS/MVSC 213. (3)
KINS 216. Clinical 2: Taping/Bracing. The student will learn and perfect various
taping and bracing methods and applications. Prerequisites: KINS 214, 220.
Corequisites: BIOL 255/257 and KINS/WELL 300. (2)
KINS 220. Advanced Athletic Training. Advanced study in the recognition,
evaluation, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries. The
course will also emphasize the education and counseling of athletes as well as the
organization and administration of a training program. Prerequisites: KINS/MVSC
213 and 215. (3)
KINS/MVSC 240/242. Anatomical and Physiological Kinesiology & lab. A study
of the basic and applied structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory,
respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems. (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab). (4)
KINS 250. EMT Basic. Course includes bandaging, soft-tissue injuries, circula-
tory, nervous, and respiratory systems; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, common
medical emergencies, emergency childbirth, lifting and moving patients; muscle
and skeletal systems, emergency care of upper and lower extremities; hazardous
material management, use of M.A.S.T. pants and extrication and disentanglement
procedures. (6)
KINS/WELL 300. Nutrition/Diet Therapy. A state of optimum health requires a
diet that contains adequate amounts of necessary nutrients. This course will present
principles of nutrition through the study of human metabolism. Emphasis will be on
the constraints placed on an individual with certain disease states. The course will
include information about the role of diet as a therapeutic modality and the impor-
tance of assisting patients to modify diets. Prerequisites: BIOL 255/257, CHEM
121/123, and ENGL 102. (3)
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KINS 312. Clinical 3: Equipment Fitting. This class will present the various
components associated with proper techniques of fitting, reconditioning, and fabrica-
tion of athletic equipment. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS 216. Corequisite:
KINS/MVSC 341/342, KINS 350 and WELL 361. (2)
KINS 322. Clinical 4: Manual Muscle Testing. The student will develop an
understanding of how to manually test various muscles throughout the body.
Special emphasis is placed on muscles commonly associated with athletic injury.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, KINS/MVSC 240/242 and KINS 312. Corequisites:
KINS 324 and KINS/MVSC 343. (3)
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over portions of the anatomy. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, KINS/MVSC 240/242,
KINS 312, and 341/342. Corequisites: KINS 322 and KINS/MVSC 343. (3)

KINS/MVSC 341/342. Physiology of Exercise & lab. A study of the physiological

effects of exercise with primary emphasis on bioenergetics, neuromuscular func-
tions, cardio-respiratory considerations, and physical training (3 hours lecture and 2
hours lab). Prerequisites: ENGL 102, KINS/MVSC 213 and 240/242. (4)
KINS/MVSC 343. Biomechanics. The study of stability, motion, force, and
leverage principles as they apply to basic patterns of human movement; empha-
sizes the optimization of motor performance through the use of mechanical
analysis. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS/MVSC 341/342. (3)
KINS 350. Wellness Programming and Program Management. Introduces the
student to the application of basic business management principles to a wide variety
of health promotion programs. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
KINS 381. Internship - Sports Medicine. Field experience including 135 hours
of internship in athletic training settings supervised by qualified medical personnel.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, KINS/MVSC 215 and 220. (3)

KINS/MVSC 400. Motor Behavior. A study of how individuals learn and perform
motor skills with special emphasis on mental and psychological aspects of learning
and practical applications to teaching and coaching. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
KINS/MVSC 343. (3)
KINS/MVSC 408. Assessment in Movement Sciences. The practical use and
value of tests and measurements in movement science evaluation; includes a
survey of literature, followed by a variety of laboratory and field assessment.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS/MVSC 400. (3)
KINS 410. Therapeutic Exercises. The student will become familiar with the prin-
ciples of therapeutic exercise as well as have an opportunity to develop rehabilita-
tion programs for athletic injuries. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS/MVSC 343.
Corequisites: KINS 422 and WELL 464. (3)
KINS 422. Clinical 6: Visitation. Field experience including 135 hours of
internship in athletic training settings supervised by qualified medical personnel.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS/MVSC 343. Corequisites: KINS 410 and
WELL 464. (3)
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KINS 430. Clinical 7: Mock Testing. The student will have the opportunity to explore
sample testing in preparation for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of
Certification exam. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS 422. Corequisites: KINS/
MVSC 400 and KINS 450. (2)

KINS 440/442. Exercise Prescription for Special Populations & lab. Enhances
the understanding and application of exercise physiology through the learning of
special considerations and adaptations of the elderly and those with various illnesses
and diseases. Emphasis will be placed on application of knowledge and familiarity
with cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102, KINS/MVSC 343 and 441. Corequisites: KINS 350 and 442. (4)

KINS/MVSC 441/443. Principles of Conditioning & lab. Enhances the under-

standing and application of exercise physiology through the learning of the principles
and adaptations to various conditioning programs. Upon successful completion,
students will be able to design programs to meet a variety of performance goals.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS/MVSC 341/342. Corequisite: KINS/MVSC
343. (4)

KINS 450. Therapeutic Modalities. This course will present the physiological
effects, indications, contradictions, and dosage utilized throughout various treat-
ments of athletic injuries. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and KINS 422. Corequisites:
KINS 400 and 430. (3)

KINS 481. Internship in Kinesiology. Field experience including 90 hours of super-

vised internship experience in an approved corporate, community, or private fitness or
physical performance enhancement program. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

Mathematics
MATH 105. Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I. The concepts of mathematics
for students outside of the fields of mathematics, business, and the sciences.
Placement according to COMPASS math score or successful completion of DVSM
102 (Developmental Algebra). (3)
MATH 106. Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II. The concepts of mathematics
for students outside of the fields of mathematics, business, and the sciences.
Placement according to COMPASS math score or successful completion of DVSM
102 (Developmental Algebra). (3)
MATH 111. Intermediate Algebra. Basic Algebra for the student of algebra whose
background needs strengthening. Placement according to COMPASS math score or
successful completion of DVSM 102 (Developmental Algebra). (3)
MATH 112. Music, Rhythm, and Mathematics. A study of harmonious connec-
tions between mathematics and music. This course explores how mathematics can
be used to quantify concepts in music such as beat, the tone, as well as studying
connections between geometry and musical composition. (3)
MATH 121. Mathematics for Business Applications I. Mathematical applications
in business, including linear models, linear programming, non-linear models, and math-
ematics of finance. Prerequisite: Placement according to COMPASS math score or
successful completion of MATH 111 or permission of the department chair. (3)
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MATH 125. Mathematics for Health Occupations. Students from the health care
programs (particularly nursing students at this time) will benefit from the use of math-
ematics concepts applied to situations in the health care field, drug dosage calcula-
tions as an example. Also the vocabulary and nomenclature used will be appropriate
to the health care field. (3)
MATH 131. College Algebra. Essential concepts of algebra and algebraic functions
that are needed for further study in mathematics. Uses appropriate technology such
as a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Placement according to COMPASS math
score or successful completion of MATH 111, or permission of the department
chair.(NMCCN MATH 1113)(Area II). (3)

undergraduate
descriptions
MATH 132. Trigonometry. Essential concepts and skills of trigonometry and

course
other non-algebraic functions are needed for further study of mathematics. Uses
appropriate technology such as a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Placement
according to COMPASS math score or successful completion of MATH 131, or
permission of the department chair. (NMCCN MATH 1213). (3)
MATH 171. Calculus I. Review of functions and their multiple representations.
Development of the fundamental concepts of calculus using graphical, numerical,
and analytic methods for functions of a single variable; covers limit processes,
derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applica-
tions. Uses appropriate technology such as a graphing calculator and/or computer
algebra system. Prerequisite: Placement according to COMPASS math score or
successful completion of MATH 131 and 132, or permission of the department
chair. (NMCCN MATH 1615)(Area II). (5)
MATH 172. Calculus II. Continuation of MATH 171; covers more techniques of inte-
gration including numerical techniques, applications of the definite integral, improper
integrals, an introduction to differential equations, Taylor polynomials and series.
Uses appropriate technology such as a graphing calculator and/or computer algebra
system. Prerequisite: MATH 171. (NMCCN MATH 1623)(Area II). (4)
MATH 210. Foundations of Mathematical Thinking. Introduction to logic,
methods of proof, and mathematical structures, with applications to set theory, rela-
tions, functions and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 171. (3)
MATH 221. Mathematics for Business Applications II. Calculus with applications
in business, including derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals and functions of
two or more variables. Prerequisite: MATH 121 or MATH 131. (3)
MATH 243. Discrete Mathematics. Introduction to logic, proofs, algorithms, recur-
rence relations, graph theory, and trees with applications to computer science.
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or equivalent. (3)
MATH 271. Calculus III. A numerical, graphical, and analytic approach to multi-
variable calculus; covers representations, differentiation and integration of scalar
functions of two and three variables, vectors, optimization, parametric curves ,
and surfaces. Uses appropriate technology such as a graphing calculator and/or
computer algebra system. Prerequisite: MATH 172. (NMCCN MTH 2613). (4)
MATH 301. Understanding Elementary Mathematics I. The study of the arith-
metic of real numbers, measurement, geometry, and problem solving. This course
does not count toward the major or minor in mathematics. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and satisfaction of the University’s proficiency requirements for math-
ematics. (3)
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MATH 302. Understanding Elementary Mathematics II. Continuation of the study

of graphs, probability, statistics, logic, and problem solving. This course does not
count toward the major or minor in mathematics. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
MATH 301. (3)
MATH 304. Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher. Various approaches to the
teaching of mathematics for preparation to teach secondary school mathematics.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 171. (3)
MATH 312. Computational Linear Algebra. Beginning linear algebra with a
relatively concrete approach; covers computational matrix algebra, vectors, linear
independence, bases, linear transformations, characteristic roots, and characteristic
vectors; applications to solving systems of difference equations. Uses appropriate
technology such as MATLAB and/or a computer algebra system. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and MATH 172. (3)
MATH 321. Statistics. Analysis and collections of data; measures of central
tendency; measures of variability; standard error; standard scores; correlation
predictive indices; measures of reliability; practical applications in mathematics,
science, business, education, and social sciences. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
MATH 111, or equivalent. (NMCCN MATH 2113). (3)
MATH 323. Differential Equations. Analytical, numerical and graphical methods of
solving ordinary differential equations; covers single equations and systems of equa-
tions with applications to various fields of science emphasizing a modeling approach.
Uses appropriate technology such as MacMath and/or a computer algebra system.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MATH 271, and 312. (NMCCN MATH 2814). (3)
MATH 327. Survey of Geometry. Euclidean geometry, geometry of dimensions,
and non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 171. (3)
MATH 410. Abstract Mathematics. An introduction to group theory, real analysis,
and topology. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 210 or 243. (3)
MATH 417. Introduction to Numerical Analysis. Solutions of linear equations; solu-
tions of equations, both algebraic and transcendental; systems of linear equations,
interpolation by difference method. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 172. (3)
MATH 421. Advanced Applied Statistics. An application of statistics in Estimation
and Hypothesis Testing in two sample problems, Chi-square distributions, Analysis
of Frequencies Contingency Tables, Analysis of Variance Multiple Comparisons,
Data Transformations, Nested Analysis of Variance, Simple and Multiple Regression
Analysis. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 321. (3)
MATH 423. Introductory Complex Analysis. An introduction to functions of a
complex variable; the complex number system and its properties, analytic functions,
elementary function, power functions, integrals, conformal mapping, and applica-
tions of these topics. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 271. (3)
MATH 431. Mathematical Modeling. Introduction to mathematical modeling;
covers continuous, discrete, and probabilistic models along with dimensional
analysis and sensitivity analysis. Uses appropriate technology such as a graphing
calculator and/or computer algebra system. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MATH 271,
312, and 323. (3)
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MATH 450. Teaching of Secondary Mathematics. Materials and methods of

instruction of secondary mathematics, including issues of student teaching; does not
count as part of the major or minor in mathematics. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
MATH 461. Advanced Calculus I. Definite integrals, space integrals, elliptic
functions and integrals, beta and gamma functions, Fourier series, and vectors.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 271. (3)
MATH 462. Advanced Calculus II. Continuation of MATH 461. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and MATH 461. (3)
MATH 471. Probability and Statistics I. Probability spaces, discrete and continuous

undergraduate
random variables, expectations and the limit theorems, estimation, hypotheses

descriptions
testing, and confidence intervals. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MATH 172. (3)

course
MATH 472. Probability and Statistics II. Continuation of MATH 471. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and MATH 471. (3)
MATH 496. Senior Project and Seminar. A culmination of the mathematics major
with a full semester project bringing together the various concepts in mathematics.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Senior standing. (3)

Movement Sciences
Activity Courses
MVSC 103 Walkacise/Lifetime Wellness 1
MVSC 104 Advanced Walkacise (Prerequisite: MVSC 103) 1
MVSC 105 Weight Training/Lifetime Wellness 1
MVSC 106 Self-Defense 1
MVSC 107 Kickboxing 1
MVSC 108 Group Strength 1
MVSC 109 Circuit Training/Lifetime Wellness (special fee) 1
MVSC 112 Beginning Archery 1
MVSC 113 Intermediate Archery 1
MVSC 114 Pilates 1
MVSC 115 Yoga 1
MVSC 116 Tai Chi Chuan 1
MVSC 117 Rock Climbing 1
MVSC 118 Beginning Golf (special fee) 1
MVSC 119 Intermediate Golf (special fee) 1
MVSC 120 Modern Dance 1
MVSC 121 Outdoor Experiences (special fee) 1
MVSC 123 Tap Dancing 1
MVSC 124 Beginning Badminton 1
MVSC 125 Intermediate Badminton 1
MVSC 126 Aqualatis 1
MVSC 127 Activity for Students w/ Disabilities I/Lifetime Wellness 1
MVSC 128 Activity for Students w/ Disabilities II 1
MVSC 129 Salsa 1
MVSC 132 Belly Dancing 1
MVSC 133 Mexican Folk Dance 1
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MVSC 134 Beginning Tennis 1

MVSC 135 Intermediate Tennis 1
MVSC 136 Softball/Baseball 1
MVSC 137 Beginning Racquetball 1
MVSC 138 Intermediate Racquetball 1
MVSC 139 Water Aerobics (special fee) 1
MVSC 140 Beginning Swimming (special fee) 1
MVSC 141 Intermediate Swimming (Prerequisite: MVSC 140) (special fee) 1
MVSC 143 Lifeguarding (special fee) 1
MVSC 144 Water Safety Instruction (Prerequisite: MVSC 143) (special fee) 2
MVSC 145 Soccer 1
MVSC 146 Handball 1
MVSC 147 Volleyball 1
MVSC 148 Basketball 1
MVSC 151 Social Dance 1
MVSC 152 Folk Dance 1
MVSC 153 American Country Dance 1
MVSC 155 Ballet 1
MVSC 157 Step Aerobics/Lifetime Wellness 1
MVSC 158 Hip-Hop Jazz 1
MVSC/KINS 213. First Aid. Development of skills and knowledge necessary in
an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences
of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical care arrives. Successful
completion of course includes American Red Cross certification. (2)
MVSC/KINS 215. Basic Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries.
Familiarizes students with common athletic injuries as well as first aid procedures
for common and life threatening injuries. Prerequisite: MVSC/KINS 213. (3)
MVSC 218. Introduction to Coaching. An introduction to coaching as a career.
Emphasis on planning and implementing a program based upon the sports
sciences. Field experience required. (3)
MVSC/KINS 240/242. Anatomical and Physiological Kinesiology & lab. A study
of the basic and applied structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory,
respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems. (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab). (4)
MVSC 245. History and Philosophy of Movement Sciences. Provides an under-
standing and appreciation of contemporary movement sciences based upon knowl-
edge of past social forces, conditions, movements, and philosophies which have
shaped the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MVSC 240/242. (2)
MVSC 302. Teaching Outdoors & Initiative Activities. Designed to prepare
professionals to teach outdoor and cooperative/initiative/adventure activities.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MVSC/KINS 213, 327, and 245. (2)
MVSC 303. Teaching Individual & Team Sports. Designed to prepare profes-
sionals to teach the development of skills and game strategies for soccer, volleyball,
golf, badminton, and tennis. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MVSC 103, and 213. (3)
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MVSC 318. Movement and Wellness for Young Children. Includes theory and
practical application of movement and wellness experiences appropriate for young
children. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

MVSC 327. Pedagogy in Movement Sciences. Designed to develop basic

teaching skills of future professionals in movement sciences. Prerequisites: ENGL
102, MVSC 103 and 213. (3)

MVSC/KINS 341/342. Physiology of Exercise & lab. A study of the physiological

effects of exercise with primary emphasis on bioenergetics, neuromuscular func-
tions, cardio-respiratory considerations, and physical training (3 hours lecture and 2

undergraduate
descriptions
hours lab). Prerequisites: ENGL 102, MVSC/KINS 213, and 240/242. (4)

course
MVSC/KINS 343. Biomechanics. The study of stability, motion, force, and
leverage principles as they apply to basic patterns of human movement; empha-
sizes the optimization of motor performance through the use of mechanical
analysis. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MVSC/KINS 341/342. (3)

MVSC/KINS 400. Motor Behavior. A study of how individuals learn and perform
motor skills with special emphasis on mental and psychological aspects of learning
and practical applications to teaching and coaching. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
MVSC/KINS 343. (3)

MVSC 402. Adapted Movement Sciences. Basic scientific principles of physical

education for the disabled child; areas of concentration include deviations from the
normal, and selection and adaptation of activities to suit the needs of the disabled.
Field experience required. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MVSC/KINS 343. (3)

MVSC 406. Sports Psychology. Provides an understanding of the psychological

issues related to sport and coaching. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

MVSC/KINS 408. Assessment in Movement Sciences. The practical use and

value of tests and measurements in movement science evaluation; includes a
survey of literature, followed by a variety of laboratory and field assessment.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MVSC/KINS 400. (3)

MVSC 423. Physical Education for the Elementary Classroom Teacher.

Designed to prepare elementary classroom teachers to be effective physical
education teachers. Includes delivery of developmentally appropriate activities,
assessment, and curriculum development related standards and benchmarks.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

MVSC 425. P-12 Movement Sciences Curriculum. The purpose of this course
is to provide future P-12 physical educators with the theoretical background,
movement experiences, management skills, instructional planning, implementation,
and assessment methodology both necessary and essential for use in P-12 classes.
The course will also address rhythms, dance, and various other fitness activities.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MVSC 303. (4)

MVSC 427. Developing Teaching Skills in Movement Sciences. The develop-

ment of techniques and strategies necessary for the effective teaching of movement
sciences. Laboratory experiences will be emphasized. Includes 30 hours of required
field experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (4)
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MVSC/KINS 441/443. Principles of Conditioning & lab. Enhances the under-

standing and application of exercise physiology through the learning of the prin-
ciples and adaptations to various conditioning programs. Upon successful comple-
tion, students will be able to design programs to meet a variety of performance
goals. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and MVSC/KINS 341/342. Corequisite: MVSC/
KINS 343. (4)

MVSC 445. Sport in American Culture. Examines the relationship of sport to

American culture. Topics include children, schools, deviance, violence, gender rela-
tions, group relations, economy, and media as they relate to sport. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)

MVSC 481. Internship in Movement Sciences. Field experience including 90

hours of supervised internship experience in an approved corporate, community,
or private fitness or physical performance enhancement program. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)

Music
MUSC 100 or 300. Applied Music. One credit hour is given for one twenty-five
minute private lesson per week and two credit hours are given for fifty minute
lessons. May be repeated for credit.
MUSC 100A, 300A Applied Music - Piano 1-2
MUSC 100B, 300B Applied Music - Piano 1-2
MUSC 100K, 300K Applied Music - Guitar 1-2
MUSC 100L, 300L Applied Music - Voice 1-2
MUSC 100M, 300M Applied Music - Voice 1-2
MUSC 101. University Choir. Open to all WNMU students. The performance of a
wide variety of choral literature drawn from the finest contemporary, historical, and
traditional repertoire. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 or 2)
MUSC 107. Instrumental Chamber Ensemble. Open to all WNMU students,
community members, and concurrently enrolled high school students who play
string, wind, percussion instruments, or piano. The performance of a wide variety
of literature. Groups formed on the basis of filling needs within a given ensemble
(woodwind quintet, brass trio, string quartet, percussion ensemble, drumline, etc.).
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 or 2)
MUSC 111. Music Appreciation. Highlights of formal musical development from
early church music to music of modern times with the emphasis on a listening expe-
rience. (NMCCN MUSI 1113) (Area V). (3)
MUSC 119. Music as a Foreign Language. Students learn to read and write
musical notation, basic terminology, musical constructs and receive an introduc-
tion to foreign language terms in music and the essence of musical composition.
(NMCCN MUSI 1213) (Area V). (3)
MUSC 214. Digital Music Production. An introduction to the world of digital music
production with an emphasis on hardware and software programs and concepts
necessary to learning the production of musical sound and the techniques of
musical recording. Prerequisite: MUSC 119. (3)
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MUSC 301. University Choir. Open to all WNMU students. The performance of a
wide variety of choral literature drawn from the finest contemporary, historical, and
traditional repertoire. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 or 2)
MUSC 307. Instrumental Chamber Ensemble. Open to all WNMU students,
community members, and concurrently enrolled high school students who play string,
wind, percussion instruments or piano. The performance of a wide variety of litera-
ture. Groups formed on the basis of filling needs within a given ensemble (woodwind
quintet, brass trio, string quartet, percussion ensemble, drumline, etc.). May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 or 2)
MUSC 329. Introduction to Recording. Open to all students in any declared or

undergraduate
descriptions
non-declared major. Introduction to recording technology and the different appli-

course
cations of analog and digital recording in the process of recording, mixing and
mastering. Course will include hands on labs, as well as in depth studies into the
technical knowledge needed to be successful. (3)

Nursing
NUR 100. Nursing Assistant. Theory and basic nursing care skills will be taught
with an emphasis being placed on the psychosocial-cultural approach to patient
care. This course will prepare the student to function in the traditional nursing
assistant role in hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities. At
the successful completion of the course, the student will be eligible for the Certified
Nursing Assistant Examination. The course includes both classroom theory, labora-
tory experience, and applied learning in patient care situations. (6)
NUR 101/103. Fundamentals of Nursing & lab. Introduction to the theoretical
framework for the nursing program, nursing process, and fundamental skills.
Laboratory experiences will focus on the care of the geriatric patient. Open to
students who have been admitted to the nursing program. Lab is offered on a pass/
fail basis. (6)
NUR 102. Nursing Assistant in Gerontology. Theory and basic nursing care skills
will be taught with an emphasis being placed on the psychosocial-cultural approach
to patient care. This course will prepare the student to function in the traditional
nursing assistant role with geriatric clients in hospitals, home health agencies and
long term care facilities. At the successful completion of the course, the student will
be eligible for the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination. (7)
NUR 105. Nursing Success Seminar. A seminar for students who are entering the
Associate Degree Program at WNMU. The course will examine the unique nature
of nursing school and will emphasize the development of critical thinking skills and
study skills for professional education. Corequisite: NUR 101. (2)
NUR 106. Nursing Assistant I. Theory and basic nursing care skills will be
taught with an emphasis being placed on the psychosocial-cultural approach to
patient care. The course includes classroom theory and laboratory experience.
Prerequisite: Must be at least a Junior in High School with a minimum G.P.A.
of 2.0 and must have completed one year of High School Biology. (3)
NUR 107. Nursing Assistant II. A continuation of Nursing Assistant I. Theory
and basic nursing care skills will be taught with an emphasis being placed on the
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psychosocial-cultural approach to patient care. At the successful completion of this

course, the student will be eligible for the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination.
The course includes classroom theory, laboratory experience and applied learning
in patient care situations. Prerequisite: Must be at least a Junior in High School
with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 and must have completed one year of High School
Biology, and NUR 106. (3)
NUR 150/152. Medical-Surgical Nursing & lab. Application of nursing process
and theoretical concepts to the care of medical-surgical and geriatric patients.
Laboratory experiences will include acute and long-term care settings. Open to
students who have been admitted to the nursing program. Lab is offered on a pass/
fail basis. Prerequisites: NUR 101/103, BIOL 254/256, CHEM 121/123, and MATH
111 or 125. (8)
NUR 160/162. Nursing Articulation & lab. Required for Licensed Practical
Nursing Students, transfer students, and any students re-entering the program.
Current students may elect to take it for review. The focus of the course will be
a review of skills and introduction to the theoretical concepts emphasized in the
first year of the Nursing Program. Open to students who have been admitted to
the nursing program. Lab is offered on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: NUR 170,
BIOL 255/257, CHEM 121/123, MATH 111 or 125, KINS/WELL 300, ENGL 101
and PSY 102. (5)
NUR 170. Pharmacology. Basic therapeutic actions of various types of commonly
used drugs. Emphasis will be placed on the classification of medications, thera-
peutic action, adverse reactions, and routes of administration. Drug interactions and
contraindications will be presented. This course will also contain a unit on calcula-
tion of dosages and solutions. Only students who have been admitted to the nursing
program may enroll in this course. Prerequisites: NUR 101/103, BIOL 254/256,
CHEM 121/123, and MATH 111 or 125. (3)
NUR 200/202. Maternal/Newborn Nursing & lab. Application of the nursing
process to the care of mothers and children. Students will work with expectant
mothers and families in a variety of settings. Open to students who have been
admitted to the nursing program. Lab is offered on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisites:
NUR 150/152, 170, BIOL 255/257, KINS/WELL 300, PSY 102, and 301. (5)
NUR 210/212. Pediatric Nursing & lab. Application of nursing process to the care
of children. Open to students who have been admitted to the nursing program. Lab
is offered on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: NUR 150/152, 170, BIOL 255/257,
KINS/WELL 300, PSY 102, and 301. (5)
NUR 250. Health Care Issues and Trends. Seminar course designed to increase
the student’s understanding of current issues in nursing and health care. Group
discussion and debate will be used to examine such issues as living will, the
patient’s right to die, burnout, the nursing shortage, and current trends in the
delivery of health care. Co-requisite: NUR 200/202 and 210/212. (2)
NUR 260/262. Mental Health Nursing and Leadership & lab. Focus on the
nurse-client relationship as a therapeutic tool in caring for clients in psychiatric
settings. Students will participate in treatment modalities in a variety of settings. In
addition, content on nursing leadership and management will be addressed. Open
to students who have been admitted to the nursing program. Lab is offered on a
pass/fail basis. Prerequisites: BIOL 371/373 and NUR 250. (6)
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NUR 270/272. Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing & lab. Development of

skills necessary to manage the care of a group of patients with common well-defined
problems. The preceptorship experience will help students with the transition to the work
setting following graduation. Open to students who have been admitted to the nursing
program. Lab is offered on a pass/fail basis. Co-requisites: NUR 260/262. (6)
NUR 304. Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into Nursing
Practice. Historical uses, current uses, and research literature will be analyzed
as they pertain to Complementary and Alternative Medicine practices (CAM).
Emphasis will be on integrating evidence-based practice into the nursing role.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN program. (2)

undergraduate
descriptions
NUR 325. Health Assessment. Holistic assessment techniques for clients of

course
all ages; includes interviewing techniques to obtain history and cultural beliefs
and preferences, and physical exam techniques; emphasis is on identification of
abnormal findings and accurate documentation; includes practicum experience.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN
program. (4)
NUR 332. Nursing Research. Introduction to concepts and issues in nursing research.
Emphasis in this course is on the research process, research designs, reading and
critiquing research, and research utilization. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL
102, Admission to the RN to BSN program, and MATH 321. (3)
NUR 336. Pathophysiology for Nurses. The study of complex human disease
processes, along with appropriate nursing assessments and care strategies.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, Admission to the RN to BSN program, BIOL 255
and 257. (4)
NUR 405. Family Systems. Focus on family nursing care. Use of a nursing model
to identify and work with the problems and strengths of families who are challenged
by illness/wellness issues. Analysis of culture, aging and legal issues as they
pertain to family nursing. Praticum component. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN program. (4)
NUR 406. Critical Thinking in Professional Nursing. Strategies designed to
enhance critical thinking and analysis skills of the professional nurse. The student
will explore the relationship between theory, clinical judgement, and caring. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN program. (3)
NUR 407. Leadership Roles. Organization, management, leadership, and change
as they relate to health care systems/settings at the unit level. Emphasis on the
growth of the professional role as manager of care; includes the critical examination
into management and leadership roles, collaboration, impact of culture on institutional
structure, development of teams and interdisciplinary approaches to care, budgeting
and finance role development, change process and development of a professional
philosophy, in addition to the ethical issues in management. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN program. (3)
NUR 408. Issues in Professional Nursing. Theoretical presentation of issues
and trends that impact the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed upon analysis
of current literature surrounding selected topics. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
Admission to the RN to BSN program. (3)
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NUR 415. Health Care Policy I. Evaluation of power, politics, and health policy; explo-
ration of professional nursing roles in health policy development. Includes an advocacy
component. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, Admission to the RN to BSN program and
NUR 332. (2)
NUR 416. Health Care Policy II. Evaluation of global health policy. Examination
of common ethical dilemmas and legal issues encountered in professional nursing.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, Admission to RN to BSN program, NUR 332 and 415. (2)
NUR 420. History of Nursing. Provides an introduction to the history of nursing and
how nursing has developed from the ideal of duty to a profession. Through discussion
of the historical background of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, topics such as
women's work and duty, influence of science and technology on health care, public health
and reform, the effects of war, women's rights and civil rights will be discussed. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN Program. (3)
NUR 429. Utilizing Resources. Builds an academic and technical skill foundation for
RN students who will be completing their BSN course work at a distance using online
platforms. Emphasis on the development of a learning community that supports and facili-
tates the participation of all the members of the course. Introduction to critical thinking,
effective written discussions (WEB), and access to library/data resources as they apply
to changing nursing practice. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to
BSN program. (2)
NUR 432. Nursing Informatics. Use of information management and computers in
a variety of health care applications, including hospital information system and patient
record systems. The internet will be discussed as a source of health care information.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Admission to the RN to BSN program. (2)
NUR 441. Perioperative Nursing. Designed for the registered nurse as an in-depth
introduction to perioperative nursing. It presents information and concepts that are essen-
tial to the perioperative nursing practice and are encountered at the entry level requiring
early mastery. This course is open to LPN’s and RN’s. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
Admission to the RN to BSN program. (4)
NUR 446. Community Health Nursing. Theoretical and clinical study of nursing care for
communities and vulnerable populations. Covers epidemiology, public health principles,
environmental health, basic grant writing skills, and community nursing roles. Clinical
coursework includes needs assessment and intervention planning for a selected vulner-
able group in the community. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, Admission
to the RN to BSN program, NUR 332 and 405. (6)
NUR 470. Nursing Organization and Management. Classical and contemporary theories
of organizational behavior in the health care setting on a macro level. Leadership theories and
development of a personal philosophy of leadership in nursing. Prerequisites: ENGL 102
and Admission to the RN to BSN program. (3)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

PREREQUISITES: High School Biology and Algebra or equivalent with grade of C or
higher. Prerequisites must have been completed within the past five years (High School
Chemistry is strongly recommended).
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OTA 155. Orientation to Occupational Therapy. An introduction to occupational

therapy and its philosophy; various work settings and other professions that OT
collaborates with; role delineation of the COTA and OTR. (3)
OTA 156. Fieldwork Level Ia. During the two year coursework, students will spend
2-4 hours per week in various settings to observe individuals with conditions and
diagnoses that interfere with human function and occupation. These classes are to
be completed sequentially. Only one Level I Fieldwork class may be repeated one
time. In addition, seminars are conducted to process the fieldwork experience. (1)
OTA 160. OT in Growth and Development. A complete study of the human
organism from conception to death, exploring all the developmental stages

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with emphasis on the neurological, psychological, and social development and

course
relationship to human occupation. Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program or
permission of the instructor. (3)
OTA 161. Fieldwork Level Ib. Continuation of Fieldwork sequence. Only one Level
I Fieldwork class may be repeated one time. Prerequisite: OTA 156. (1)
OTA 165. Principles of Occupational Therapy. Specific theory and philosophy
with regard to physical, psychological, and developmental diagnoses including
terminology. Prerequisite: OTA 155. (3)
OTA 220. OT Therapeutic Media. Introduction to basic treatment, activity analysis,
media, and its application to various diagnoses. Prerequisite: OTA 155. (3)
OTA 223. Fieldwork Level Ic. Continuation of Fieldwork sequence. Only one Level
I Fieldwork class may be repeated one time. Prerequisite: OTA 161. (2)
OTA 230. Functional Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy. A complete study
of functional Kinesiology as it relates to the field of Occupational Therapy. Major
emphasis will be placed on the function and structure of the upper extremity
and rehabilitative principles as they apply to the field of Occupational Therapy.
Prerequisites: BIOL 255/257 and OTA 165. (3)
OTA 240. OT in Physical Disabilities I. First semester of a two semester course
that focuses on history, theory, process, evaluation, and broad aspects of treating
physical disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA 155 and 165. (3)
OTA 241. OT in Physical Disabilities II. This second semester will focus on the
various occupational therapy treatment interventions; rehabilitation techniques
covered will include the fabrication of assistive devices, splints, and other adaptive
equipment. Prerequisite: OTA 240. (3)
OTA 242. OT in Psychosocial Dysfunction. Instruction and practices in tech-
niques used with long and short term psychiatric conditions, behavior disorders in
children and adults. Prerequisite: OTA 165. (3)
OTA 245. OT in Pediatrics. Instruction and practice in conditions commonly seen
in school and hospital practice, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, mental retarda-
tion, and learning disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA 160 and 165. (3)
OTA 250. OT in Geriatric Practice. Theory and practices commonly seen in
the area of Occupational Therapy geriatric practice. A variety or practice settings
including community based wellness practice will be explored. Wellness, occupa-
tion, and adaptation in the normal aging process will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
OTA 165. (3)
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OTA 255. OT Program Development. Procedures, techniques, and resources for

developing programs in any setting common to the practice of occupational therapy.
Prerequisite: OTA 165. (3)
OTA 256. Fieldwork Level Id. Continuation of Fieldwork sequence. Only one Level
I Fieldwork class may be repeated one time. Prerequisite: OTA 223. (2)
OTA 270. Fieldwork Level IIa. Upon successful completion of the two year course-
work, students will spend 16 weeks under the supervision of an OTR or COTA in at
least two different settings to gain skill in the practice of occupational therapy. OTA
270 and 272 must be completed within 18 months from completion of academic
portion of the program. Only one of the Level II Fieldwork classes may be repeated,
one time only. Prerequisite: All Academic and Fieldwork Level I classes in the
OTA program. All coursework must be completed within five years of admis-
sion to the program. (6)
OTA 272. Fieldwork Level IIb. Final section of Fieldwork sequence. Only one Level
II Fieldwork class may be repeated one time. Prerequisite: OTA 270. (6)

Philosophy
PHIL 100. Introduction to Philosophy. Acquaints the student with philosophical
problems and methods through systematic discussion of selected questions
concerning the nature and grounds of knowledge, morality, and religion. Writing
Intensive. (3)
PHIL 101. Thinking and Problem Solving. Development of such problem-solving
techniques as common sense, verification of facts, validity of logic, existentialist
analysis, and computer modeling; explores the humanistic value of thinking in itself
as distinguished from problem-solving. Writing Intensive. (NMCCN PHIL 1113)(Area
V). (3)
PHIL 200. Contemporary Philosophy and Religious Thought. Analysis of
perennial problems of religion and solutions of them by recent thinkers: religion and
science, revelation and reason, grounds for belief in God, and relation of God to the
world. Writing Intensive. (3)
PHIL 201. Logical Methods. Will aid the student in critical thinking; analysis of
ethical, emotional, logical appeals, and fallacies in argument. Writing Intensive.
(NMCCN PHIL 1213). (3)
PHIL 211. Survey of the New Testament. Introduction to literary content of New
Testament writings; examination of the historical, religious, cultural and political
contexts of New Testament writings and their authors; special attention given to
apocalyptic and apocryphal themes. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
PHIL 300. Recent Philosophy. Critical examination of important trends in
American and European philosophy of the recent past, particularly various schools
of linguistic analysis, phenomenology, logical positivism, and existentialism. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
PHIL 400-404. Problems of Philosophy. Critical examination of philosophical
problems and issues, including selected problems of language, theory of knowl-
edge, ethics, and science. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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PHIL 407. Environmental Ethics. Explores a wide range of environmental issues

through the application of ethical theory to present and past cases. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

Physical Science
PHSC 101/103. Physical Science for General Education I & lab (Physics,
Chemistry). Lecture and laboratory covering physical science principles in chem-
istry and physics. The intention of this course is to promote an understanding and
appreciation of the science of the physical world in which we live. Three lectures
and one laboratory per week. (4)

undergraduate
descriptions
PHSC 115/116. Descriptive Astronomy & lab. Survey of the Universe from Earth to

course
the Galaxies. Requires some simple algebra. Three lectures and one laboratory per week.
Offered spring of even-numbered years. (NMCCN ASTR 1113/1111) (Area III). (4)
PHSC 171/173. Forensic Science I & lab. Covers the instrumental and scien-
tific analysis of physical evidence. Specific techniques include chromatography,
serology, refractive indexing, fiber analysis, drug analysis, spectrophotometry, gas
chromatography mass spectrometry, and inorganic analysis (atomic absorption).
Offered every fall. (4)
PHSC 172/174. Forensic Science II: Crime Scene Investigation & lab. Covers
correct police procedure for processing a crime scene and recognizing evidence.
Forensic photography and collection of physical evidence are examined. Specific
skills studied include collection of fingerprints and footprints, toolmark evidence
collection, bloodsplatter analysis, and forensic analysis of firearms. Offered every
spring. (4)
PHSC/BIOL/GEOL 450. Methods of Teaching Science. Presentation of a spectrum
of instructional strategies with an emphasis on inquiry methods for elementary and
secondary students. Theories of learning science and their practical application in
science classrooms. Design and implementation of activities and lesson planning.
Formative and summative assessment. Safety in the classroom. Prerequisite:
Junior or Senior status, must have completed 20 hours of courses in the
Department of Natural Sciences and ENGL 102. Offered every Fall. (3)
PHSC 480. Physical Science Workshop for Teachers. Covers the problems of
science as taught in the elementary and secondary school; discusses and demon-
strates various physical science topics; introduces background material so that the
teacher will have a sound understanding of the subject matter. The “hands-on”
approach will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3-4)

Physics
PHYS 151/153. General Physics I (non-calculus) & lab. First semester of intro-
ductory physics; includes a study of mechanics, sound, and heat; three lectures and
one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: MATH 111 and 131. Offered fall of
odd years. (NMCCN PHYS 1113/1111)(Area III). (4)
PHYS 152/154. General Physics II (non-calculus) & lab. Second semester of
introductory physics; includes a study electricity, magnetism, and light. Three lec-
tures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 151/153. (NMCCN
PHYS 1123/1121). (4)
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PHYS 171/173. Principles of Physics I (calculus-based) & lab. A study of basic

physics, employing calculus; includes a study of mechanics, sound, and heat;
three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Offered fall of even years.
Prerequisites: MATH 171 and 172 or permission of the instructor. (NMCCN
PHYS 1213/1211)(Area III). (4)
PHYS 172/174. Principles of Physics II (calculus-based) & lab. Second
semester of basic physics employing calculus; includes a study electricity, magne-
tism, and light. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites:
PHYS 171/173. (NMCCN PHYS 1223/1221)(Area III). (4)

Political Science
POLS 201. American National Government. A basic introduction to politics and a
general consideration of American national government from the theoretical, struc-
tural, and functional points of view. (NMCCN POLS 1123)(Area IV). (3)
POLS 202. American State Government. A general consideration of American
state government from the theoretical, structural, and functional points of view.
Special consideration will be given to the state government of New Mexico.
(NMCCN POLS 1213)(Area IV). (3)
POLS/CCHS 210. The Chicano Experience in the United States. A study of
the culture, heritage, and social experience of the Mexican-American people in the
United States with special emphasis on the Southwest. (3)
POLS 211. Minorities and Politics. A study of the emergence and progress of
minority, civic, and political organizations, and the involvement of cultural minori-
ties in the mainstream and non-traditional political organizations and activities; an
assessment of the successes and failures of minorities in the United States political
process. (3)
POLS 221. Politics Among Nations. A study of historical and present-day diplo-
matic practices of the major states of the world with one another. (3)
POLS/GEOG/HIST/PSY/SOC 297. Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences. An
introduction to the logic and methods used in the social sciences with an emphasis
on exposure to the components of research and scholarly literature. Prerequisites:
ANTH 201, GEOG 202, HIST 111, POLS 201, PSY 102, SOC 101, or SOC 102. (1)
POLS 306. Political Parties. History, organization, and function of political parties
with recognition of the influences of pressure groups. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS 309. Constitutional Rights of Prisoners. This course will provide students
with a basic introduction to and understanding of correctional law, and, more specifi-
cally, the acceptable and unacceptable correctional standards of behavior for the
treatment of persons who are incarcerated in this country. Prisoner rights, a rather
new and emerging field of law, shall be addressed in this course by focusing upon
both legal and philosophical interpretations and analysis, as well as the careful
review and study of relevant case-law. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 310. History and Politics of Colonial Mexico. Major focus is upon
Mexico’s Indian past; the discovery, conquest, and colonization of New Spain; the
emergence and role of the Catholic Church; and the Independence Movements;
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the war between Mexico and the U.S. and the protracted dictatorship of President
Porfirio Diaz. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 311. History and Politics of Modern Mexico. An interpretive and
analytical review of the History and Politics of Mexico from the advent of the
Mexican Revolution of 1910-20 to contemporary times. Inter Alia we shall focus
upon the outbreak of the Revolution; the chaotic Civil War among the revolutionary
elements; the success of the insurgency; consolidation; and the contemporary
political conditions in Mexico. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS 312. American Foreign Relations. United States foreign policy viewed in
historical context with considerable focus on the role of institutions, personalities,

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and events in the formulation and implementation of that policy. Prerequisite:

course
ENGL 102. (3)
POLS 315. The American Presidency. The major emphasis is on the modern
presidency; includes the responsibilities, authority, and the processes of leadership,
control, coordination, and supervision which the presidency has developed and
used. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/SOC 320. Introduction to Nonprofits. Introduces students to the nonprofit
sector, covering theoretical, policy and practical aspects. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and POLS 201 or SOC 101 or 102. (3)
POLS/SOC 321. Nonprofit Resource Development and Grant Writing. Examines
of the major revenue sources of nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the impor-
tance of a healthy revenue mix. Grants are discussed in the context of a nonprofit
budget and its functions. The majority of the course will be dedicated to writing an
actual or mock grant proposal. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and POLS 201 or SOC
101 or 102. (3)
POLS 353. International Law and Organization. A study of the development of
international law, its strengths and weaknesses, its successes and failures, and the
legal relations between and among nations. A review of the structure and function
of major world organizations will also be undertaken. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS 401. Public Administration. The scope, nature, and trends of the admin-
istrative system of the United States including structure, organization, fiscal
management, forms of administrative action, and the system of responsibility.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and POLS 201. (3)
POLS 402. Latin-American Politics and Political Processes. A systematic
study of the political dynamics, leadership, and the governmental institutions and
processes of Latin America. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 403. Twentieth Century Revolutions. Explores the major revolutions
of the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on events in Mexico, Russia,
China, Cuba, Iran, and Nicaragua. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS 405. American Constitutional Development. The leading constitutional
principles of the American system of government as shaped by judicial interpretation;
emphasizes the nature of judicial power, federalism, separation of powers, protec-
tion of individual rights, due process, police power, and the amendment process.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and POLS 201 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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POLS/HIST 406. American Political Thought. The origin and evolution of

American political ideas from the early colonies to the present. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
POLS/CJUS 407. Administrative Law. Provides an introduction to administrative
law. It is a fundamental examination of what comprises administrative law, how it
is created, its role in social change, and some landmark cases that have helped to
shape administrative law and its role in American government and administration.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS 410. Water Rights. This course explores the evolution of water rights in New
Mexico with a focus on the history of water rights in southwest New Mexico including
the court decisions and federal interactions that have shaped current administration
of water in this area. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 412. Inter-American Relations. Explores American foreign policy
towards the nations of Latin America from the late colonial era to the present.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 413. Central America. Explores the economic, political, and cultural
development of Central American nations from the pre-colonial era through to pres-
ent. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 418. Colonialism. Explores the historical, political, economic, and
intellectual underpinnings of colonialism and neocolonialism. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 420. Economic Development of Latin America. This course explores
the history of economic development of Latin American nations from the colonial era
through the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/CJUS/HIST 467. The Drug Wars. Explores the evolution of American policy
relating to drugs from the colonial era to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
POLS/HIST 477. History and Politics of the Vietnam War. A historical review and
analysis of the emergence of a Vietnamese Nation and its eventual colonization by
the French. Members will address the ``First’’ Vietnam War (against the French),
followed by the achievement of independence and unification after the eventual
withdrawal of the American military (the ``Second’’ Vietnam War). Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and 6 hours of history or permission of the instructor. (3)
POLS 481. Internship in Political Science. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3-6)
POLS 496. Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences. A capstone experience for
majors and/or minors in the Social Sciences. It brings together critical thinking,
research and communication skills in an interdisciplinary context. A major research
project is an important component of this course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102 and declared major or minor in one of the Social Science disci-
plines, Junior or Senior status and must have completed at least 21 hours (for
majors) or 15 hours (for minors). (3)
POLS/HIST 497. History and Politics of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. A
review of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, from its cautious inception during the
1930's, through the bold and turbulent years from 1955 to 1975. Emphasis will be
placed upon the early precursors, as well as the more prominent contemporary
leaders; the different tactics and strategies employed; the nature and methods
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of the resistance; the slow but steady support from the U.S. government; major
successes and failures of the Movement; and projections for the future of Civil
Rights in America. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (4)

Psychology
PSY 102. General Psychology. An introduction to basic psychological concepts
such as learning, motivation, emotion, and personality, as well as, an overview of
major research findings about human behavior. (NMCCN PSYC 1113)(Area IV). (3)
PSY/GEOG/HIST/POLS/SOC 297. Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences. An

undergraduate
introduction to the logic and methods used in the social sciences with an emphasis

descriptions
on exposure to the components of research and scholarly literature. Prerequisites:

course
ANTH 201, GEOG 202, HIST 111, POLS 201, PSY 102, SOC 101, or SOC 102. (1)
PSY 301. Developmental Psychology. Study of behavior change throughout the
life span and the determinants of these changes. Although attention will be given to
major theories of development, this course emphasizes empirical research relating
to infant capabilities, early childhood experiences, social behavior, cognition, sex
typing, and socialization. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 302. Educational Psychology. The application of psychological knowledge
and techniques to the process of teaching and learning is emphasized in this course.
It is designed to utilize what is known about cognitive processes and human behavior
to improve teaching effectiveness. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 315/316. Physiological Psychology & lab. Psychological look at the body,
behavior, and emotions. The physiology and neurology of behavior are emphasized
including the function of the central nervous system, metabolism, and the role of
neurotransmitters. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (4)
PSY/GEOG/SOC 323. Social Statistics. An introduction to the application of
statistical techniques for social sciences; use of computers to aid in statistical
problem-solving. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOG 202 or PSY 102 or SOC
101, and MATH 111. (3)
PSY 333/334. Experimental Psychology & lab. Psychological research as it
pertains to behavior, cognition, and affect. The historical roots of psychological
research are reviewed in relationship to the body of knowledge we currently have in
the areas of social, clinical, educational/developmental, and cognitive psychology.
Lab includes demonstration and analysis of basic experimental psychology
research, perception, and experiments demonstrating current psychological theory;
lab times are arranged by the instructor. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, PSY 102, and
MATH 321 or SOC 323. (4)
PSY/SOC 401. Comparative Multicultural Social Studies. Hands-on experi-
ence with Mexican, Mexican-American, American Indian and rural Anglo cultures.
Particular focus is placed on human and social services, education and agency
approaches toward mental and physical health as well as legal issues. The
academic perspective involves social psychology, clinical, counseling and educa-
tional frameworks. Individual, group and inter-group interactions are explored. The
course involves an intense week-long exploration of the various cultures. Interaction
with college students from other areas in the U.S. is part of the experience offered
by this course. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101 for Sociology Majors,
PSY 101 for Psychology Majors, and permission of the instructor. (3)
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PSY 405. Psychology of Learning. Principles of learning theory directly applicable

to effective teaching and counseling; considers the worth of learning theories of the
recent past and relates them to good teaching and counseling techniques; provides
a framework in which the student may apply theories of learning. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY/SOC 406. Social Psychology. Introduction to social psychology from a
symbolic interaction perspective. The course focuses on how humans make sense
of and interpret their social world and react to the symbolic meanings attached to
social life. Topics include: the self, identity, social construction of reality, human
use of symbols, cognitive and social structure, ambiguity and conflict in social inter-
action. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or GEOG 202 or PSY 102 or
SOC 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
PSY 412. Psychopathology. A number of mental disorders are examined in this
course. Although the emphasis is on learning about psychopathology, related topics
also receive attention. For example, theories, which have contributed to our under-
standing of personality will be examined, assessment techniques will be reviewed
and methods of investigating psychopathology will be explored. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 420. Diagnostics and Evaluation. Focuses primarily on assessment and
diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Reliability, validity,
issues of test construction, and administration will be addressed. Attention will also
be given to treatment plans and ethics. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 425. Theories of Personality. Presents the major theories of personality from
Freud to more contemporary figures. Personality assessment is stressed as well
as the relationship of these measures to other areas of psychology. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 430. Psychology of Gender. Review of research findings on sex and gender
differences and similarities. These findings will be used in discussions and student
activities. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 435. Human Motivation. Examination of different biological, social, learning,
and cognitive approaches to the topic of motivation. Key theories of motivation will
be reviewed and applied. Contemporary issues will be analyzed from a motivational
perspective. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and PSY 102. (3)
PSY 440. Interpersonal Psychology. Offers a survey of the literature on interper-
sonal relationships, including family, friends, and romantic partnerships. (3)
PSY 442. Positive Psychology. Focuses on "optimal human functioning." Factors
contributing to human strength, thriving, happiness, and well-being will be reviewed,
including values, love, leisure, friendship, creativity, and peak performance. Course
will be taught through important readings in the field and activities that promote
positive experiences. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
PSY 445. The Psychology of Sports and Exercise. Topics include psychological
experiences associated with sports and exercise participation; techniques to
enhance performance, and psychological problems associated with performance
and competition. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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PSY 481. Internship in Psychology. 135 contact hours (per 3 semesters) in the
community. Student's work will relate to psychology. The first internship cannot exceed
135 hrs/3 semesters. A weekly seminar addresses psychological issues and allows
students to process their internship experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3-9)
PSY 496. Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences. A capstone experience for
majors and/or minors in the Social Sciences. It brings together critical thinking,
research, and communication skills in an interdisciplinary context. A major research
project is an important component of this course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102, declared major or minor in one of the Social Science disciplines,
Junior or Senior status and must have completed at least 21 hours (for

undergraduate
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majors) or 15 hours (for minors). (3)

course
Reading Education
RDG 137. Reading Literacy. This course will focus on the learners working
with both children and parents. The learners will attend a scheduled class for the
academic theoretical base of knowledge, and will work at a public school with
children and parents for the application phase. (3)
RDG 410. The Teaching of Reading. This course will provide an exploration of
specialized techniques and materials for the teaching of reading in the elementary
school and will provide an understanding of the nature of the developmental reading
process. Field experience is required. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102,
EDUC 311, and Admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
RDG 411. Corrective Reading Instruction. This course will provide diagnostic
and instructional techniques for teaching children with reading problems in the
regular classroom. Field experience is required. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and RDG 410 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
RDG/SPED 412. Diagnosis and Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners.
This course identifies theoretical and practical aspects of using formal and informal
diagnostic procedures; selecting appropriate test batteries, prescribing instruc-
tional materials, and using appropriate teaching techniques based upon individual
diagnosis will be emphasized. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
permission of the instructor. (3)
RDG 414. Theoretical Models of Reading. Theoretical models of language
acquisition and reading will be examined. Theoretical implications concerned with
current instruction issues (NCLB mandates) and research will be investigated.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and RDG 410. (3)
RDG 415. Remedial Reading. An investigation into the diagnosis of reading
problems and their causes and remediation will be presented. Title I programs
available through the public school application will be examined. Implications
concerned with current instructional issues (NCLB mandates), AYP, and research
will be presented. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and RDG 410. (3)
RDG 417. Early Childhood Reading. Course will focus on reading readiness,
emergent literacy and early reading development research and instructional prac-
tices relating to preschool, kindergarten, and the primary school; course includes
field experience. Writing Intensive. Permission Required. (odd numbered years).
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and RDG 410. (3)
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RDG 437. Literacy: Teaching Applications. This course will utilize a multi-
disciplinary approach of theoretical nature with application of information during the
tutoring sessions. Academic counterpart will explore the economical, the political,
the sociological, and the moral issues facing society; 15 hours field experience
required. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
RDG 453. Children’s Literature. This course will provide an exploration of the
methods and materials/trade books for elementary and middle school teaching
and includes a survey of different types of literature for children. Special attention
is given to the establishment of desirable reading habits and life long learning;
includes field experience. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
RDG 460. Reading Skills in Secondary Education. The reading process in
the various content areas generally offered in the public secondary school will
be addressed; includes an investigation of methods and procedures for assisting
students in the improvement of reading and study skills in the content areas and
includes field experience. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 311,
and Admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
RDG 479. Reading Seminar. Current issues and trends in reading instruction
will be investigated and discussed. Students will address phonemic aware-
ness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension instruction.
Students will evaluate a core reading program by reviewing scope and sequence
of skills. Materials including basal readers will be evaluated. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and RDG 410. (3)
RDG 481. Practicum in Reading. This course is a supervised field experience
to provide practice, demonstration, self-evaluation, and validation of competencies
gained in the Reading Program. The students have a choice of emphasis of study
based upon need or interest. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
RDG 410. (3)

Rehabilitation Services
RHAB 310. Introduction to Rehabilitation. Provides an introduction to the field
of Rehabilitation by presenting information related to the history and development
of the field, legal and legislative aspects of Rehabilitation, the role and function of
the Rehabilitationist, current practices and trends in Rehabilitation, and general
knowledge regarding conditions that are typically served by the discipline of
Rehabilitation. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and Admission to the
Rehabilitation Program or permission of the instructor. (3)
RHAB 320. Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability. Provides a survey
of the physical and psychological aspects of disability. Major disabilities that impact
physical, cognitive and psychiatric functions are explored. Essential medication
information, medical terminology, etiology, prognosis, treatment procedures, and
vocation and independent living implications will be covered for each major disability
group. The adjustment process that consumers and their families experience is also
addressed. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and Completion of RHAB 310 with a C or
better or permission of the instructor. (3)
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RHAB 321. Field Experience in Rehabilitation 1. This first field experience for
the Rehabilitation student will provide an opportunity to observe a variety of settings
where individuals receive rehabilitation services. The student will spend a minimum
of 45 hours in four clinical settings under the supervision of agency employees.
Students will be assigned to agencies in which rehabilitation professionals, including
rehabilitation counselors, are employed. Experiences will be shared with peers in
regularly scheduled seminar meetings. Writing Intensive. Corequisite: RHAB 310.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (1)
RHAB 322. Employment for People with Disabilities. Provides an introduction to
the area of job development for people with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on

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a systematic method of identifying and procuring competitive employment, marketing

course
these services to employers, job analysis, consumer assessment, job accommoda-
tions, and job matching. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and RHAB 310. (3)
RHAB 340. Medical Terminology and Documentation in Occupational Therapy.
Introductory course in basic medical terminology used in many areas of health
sciences; various types of documentation used in the rehabilitation field including
SOAP format, narrative note writing, evaluation and re-evaluation reports, treatment,
progress and discharge notes, as well as APA format for use in manuscript writing. (3)
RHAB 370. Communications for Health and Human Services Providers.
Provides an overview of the major communication methods used by health and
human services providers. Included are interpersonal communication skills, thera-
peutic communication skills, documentation, report writing, business communica-
tions, writing research papers, and grant writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
RHAB 310. (3)
RHAB 410. Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation. Applications of technology
to assist people with disabilities to become more fully integrated in all aspects of
life. An emphasis will be placed on examining assistive technology as used in voca-
tional, educational, and independent living. In addition to providing information on
assistive technology principles as procedures, the course will focus on commercially
available aids and devices as well as the problem solving process related to persons
with disabilities. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
RHAB 411. Field Experience in Rehabilitation 2. This second field experience for
the rehabilitation student will provide an opportunity to observe a variety of settings
where individuals receive rehabilitation services. The student will spend a minimum
of 45 hours in four clinical settings under the supervision of agency employees.
Student will be assigned to agencies in which rehabilitation professionals, including
rehabilitation counselors, are employed. Writing Intensive. Corequisite: RHAB 310.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (1)
RHAB 420. Case Management in Rehabilitation. Focuses on the development of
interviewing, intervention, case recording, and case load management skills critical
for case history development program planning and goal accomplishment within the
rehabilitation process. These concepts are applied through supervised laboratory
experiences. Analysis of the Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan and review of
client class records will be treated with particular emphasis. Legal and ethical issues in
service delivery will be discussed. The course is taught through a combination of didactic
instruction and structured case study exercises. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
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RHAB 481. Internship in Rehabilitation. The final field experience in the

Rehabilitation Program. The student will be assigned to a full time work setting in
which they will perform the duties of the rehabilitation professional. Supervision will
be provided by agency employees in concert with WNMU faculty. A minimum of
600 hours work is required for successful completion of this class. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and RHAB 310. (6)

Sociology
SOC 101. Introduction to Sociology. Acquaints students with the discipline of
sociology by focusing on sociological concepts, methods, theories, and areas of
substantive concern such as deviance, class, race, gender, politics, medicine, and
education. Students are asked to employ the sociological perspective as they think
critically about the social world around them. (NMCCN SOCI 1113) (Area IV). (3)
SOC 102. Social Problems. Introduces students to key sociological concepts and
theoretical perspectives in the study of social problems, focusing on the United
States. Topics include crime, social inequalities, education, family, environment,
drug abuse, and health care. Possible solutions to social problems will also be
explored. (NMCCN SOCI 2113) (Area IV). (3)
SOC 240. Sociology of Education. A study of sociological contributions dealing
with the social institution of education in the U.S. (3)
SOC 259. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. A theoretical and practical analysis
of the problems encountered by racial, ethnic, and other minority groups in the U.S.;
includes the study of prejudice and discrimination, and the social culture mecha-
nisms that tend to perpetuate racism. (3)
SOC 260. Sociology of Marriage and the Family. Introduces students to the
theoretical perspectives and research methods used in the study of intimate rela-
tionships and family as a social institution. Emphasizes the social and historical
factors that bring about change in family-related behaviors, and create a diversity of
family forms Prerequisites: ANTH 201, GEOG 202, PSY 102, SOC 101, or SOC
102 or permission of the instructor. (NMCCN SOCI 2213). (3)
SOC/GEOG/HIST/POLS/PSY 297. Logic & Methods in the Social Sciences. An
introduction to the logic and methods used in the social sciences with an emphasis
on exposure to the components of research and scholarly literature. Prerequisite:
ANTH 201, GEOG 202, HIST 111, POLS 201, PSY 102, SOC 101 or SOC 102. (1)
SOC/GEOG 300. Older Women’s Issues. An interdisciplinary examination of
the social, economic, and health issues facing older women in the United States.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SOC 302. Research Methods. Methods and applications of social research; the
study of research methods in sociology and the social sciences and the application
of these methods to studying human social life. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SOC 305. Rural Sociology. Introduces students to the major topics generally
associated with rural sociology and development, including agriculture, other rural
economic activities, social and health issues in small communities, demographics
of rural populations, resource issues and the environment. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101 or 102. (3)
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SOC 313. Social Inequality. Introduces students to class, racial, gender, and
sexual inequality in the United Sates. This course uses a sociological lens
to examine how social stratification occurs and is reproduced and specifically
addresses the social construction of inequality, classism, racism, sexism and
homophobia. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or PSY 102 or SOC 101
or 102 or GEOG 202 or POLS 201, or permission of the instructor. (3).
SOC/POLS 320. Introduction to Nonprofits. Introduces students to the nonprofit
sector, covering theoretical, policy and practical aspects. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, and POLS 201, or SOC 101, or 102. (3)
SOC/POLS 321. Nonprofit Resource Development and Grant Writing. An

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examination of the major revenue sources of nonprofit organizations, emphasizing

course
the importance of a healthy revenue mix. Grants are discussed in the context of a
nonprofit budget and its functions. The majority of the course will be dedicated to
writing an actual or mock grant proposal. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and POLS 201
or SOC 101 or 102. (3)
SOC/GEOG/PSY 323. Social Statistics. An introduction to the application of
statistical techniques for social sciences; use of computers to aid in statistical
problem-solving. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and GEOG 202 or PSY 102 or SOC
101, and MATH 111. (3)
SOC 331. Introduction to Criminology. A sociological examination of crime and
criminal behavior. The course includes analysis and critical assessments of tradi-
tional and contemporary theories of crime. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CJUS
111 or SOC 101 or 102 or PSY 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 333. Sociology of Youth. Adolescents and young adults in American society;
their social roles, relationships, and problems. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SOC/GEOG 342. Social Geography. Social relationships are rooted in places and
spaces that, in turn, profoundly influence how people interact with one another. This
course explores the linkages between social relationships and geography through
the study of such issues as class, race, gender, ethnicity, and age. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and successful completion of at least one other course in GEOG
or SOC. (3)
SOC 352. Sociology of Gender. An examination of gender and gender inequality
in the U.S. with additional focus on the intersection of gender with race, social class,
and sexual orientation. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101 or 102, or ANTH
201 or GEOG 202 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 391. Sociological Theory. Introduces students to the theorists and theo-
retical schools that undergird sociological practice. Students will engage clas-
sical, modern and contemporary theorists in both a critical and creative way.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101 or 102 or PSY 102 or ANTH 201 or
GEOG 202, or permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC/GEOG 400. Population Analysis. Study of population size, composition,
and distribution as well as basic concepts and techniques used to analyze popula-
tions; involves data manipulation, analysis, and case studies from around the world.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101 or GEOG 202. (3)
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SOC/PSY 401. Comparative Multicultural Social Studies. Hands-on experi-

ence with Mexican, Mexican-American, American Indian and rural Anglo cultures.
Particular focus is placed on human and social services, education and agency
approaches toward mental and physical health as well as legal issues. The
academic perspective involves social psychology, clinical, counseling and educa-
tional frameworks. Individual, group and inter-group interactions are explored. The
course involves an intense week-long exploration of the various cultures explored
in the course. Interaction with college students from other areas in the U.S. is part
of the experience offered by this course. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101
for Sociology Majors, PSY 101 for Psychology Majors; and permission of the
instructor. (3)
SOC/PSY 406. Social Psychology. Introduction to social psychology from a
symbolic interaction perspective. The course focuses on how humans make sense
of and interpret their social world and react to the symbolic meanings attached to
social life. Topics include: the self, identity, social construction of reality, human
use of symbols, cognitive and social structure, ambiguity and conflict in social inter-
action. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or GEOG 202 or PSY 102 or
SOC 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 410. Sociology of the Movies. A critical, scientific look at the movies
to determine their relationship to the social environment and their relevance.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SOC 415. Sociology of Food. Investigates food using the sociological perspec-
tive. Examines the place that food has in our modern society and the role that
industrialization and globalization has played in removing food from local produc-
tion. Through examining the consequences of this process. Students will explore
solutions and look at food ethics and food justice. To this end, this course requires
a significant amount of reading, writing, and critical reflection. Prerequisite: SOC
102 or 102. (3)
SOC 420. Sociology of Aging. Focuses on the sociological aspects of aging.
Topics include: aging as socialization process, the demography of aging, and the
status of elders in the social institutions of family, economy, health care, and polity.
How the growing number of elderly in the United States impacts social institutions
will be explored. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or GEOG 202 or PSY
102 or SOC 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 445. Sociology of Sports. Examines the relationship of sport to American
culture. Topics include children, schools, deviance, violence, gender relations group
relations, economy and media as they relate to sports. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SOC 450. Environmental Sociology. Investigates the societal causes and cures
of environmental deterioration. We will examine population, water, pollution, toxic
racism, global climate change, energy, politics, globalization, environmental move-
ments, and sustainable development. Students in this course are asked to think
critically about societal impact on the environment and social inequality and the
environment. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or GEOG 202 or POLS
201 or PSY 102 or SOC 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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SOC 460. Social Movements/Social Change. Examines social movements and

social change from a theoretical perspective. The goal is to understand the process
of social movement emergence, development and outcomes. We will ask such
questions as why movements emerge, who joins or supports movements, how are
movements organized, what tactics do movements use, and what do movements
accomplish? Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or GEOG 202 or HIST
111 or 112 or POLS 201 or PSY 102 or SOC 101 or 102 or permission of the
instructor. (3)
SOC 470. Sociology of Religion. A sociological examination of religion asking
such questions as: How has religion influenced society? How has society influ-

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enced religion? Why do people participate in religion? Includes both classical and

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contemporary work. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SOC 101 or 102 or PSY 102
or ANTH 201 or GEOG 202 or HIST 111 or permission of the instructor (3)
SOC 477. Sociology of Health, Healing and Illness. Provides students with
sociological perspectives on the fields of health and medicine. Topics include: the
relationship between sociology and health/health care, traditional healing and the
rise of scientific medicine, social and physical environmental impacts on health,
health care practitioners and their relationships with patients and each other, and
health care policy. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and ANTH 201 or PSY 102 or SOC
101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 481. Internship in Sociology. Provides the student with work experience in
the outside world; allows the student to apply the knowledge gained in the class-
room; controlled by faculty of that discipline and supervised by an approved agency.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (1-6)
SOC 496. Senior Seminar in the Social Sciences. A capstone experience for
majors and/or minors in the Social Sciences. It brings together critical thinking,
research and communication skills in an interdisciplinary context. A major research
project is an important component of this course. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102, declared major or minor in one of the Social Science disciplines,
Junior or Senior status and must have completed at least 21 hours (for
majors) or 15 hours (for minors). (3)

Social Work
SWK 101. Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work. Provides a historical
overview of the profession of social work, social welfare activities, programs, and
institutional structures that have developed to address social problems with diverse
populations-at-risk that utilize social work services. Writing Intensive. (Area III) (3)
SWK 300. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (HBSE I). The first of
a two-semester sequence designed to introduce and integrate theories and knowl-
edge of human biol-psycho-social development. The class focuses on the indi-
vidual. Using a person-in-environment framework, we study behavior in the context
of the family existing in a wider environment. Issues of differences in development
grounded in class, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are addressed. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: KINS/MVSC 240/242 or BIOL 101/103 and 102/104,
PSY 102, SOC 101, and SWK 101. (3)
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SWK 301. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (HBSE II). Covers the
larger systems that are the setting for social work practice. The class will study the
dynamics and stages of family and group development, social networks, organiza-
tions, and communities from a rural, social work practitioner’s perspective. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: SWK 300. (3)
SWK 320. Diversity in Social Work Practice. The focus is on diversity sensi-
tive practice: racially aware practice, the impact of gender, sexual orientation, and
disability on ethical social work practice. Class is designed to increase student
awareness of the mechanism and effects of discrimination upon populations-at-
risk. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: SWK 101 or permission of the Program
Director. (3)
SWK 331. Social Welfare Policy I. Provides a historical review of the forces and
laws that have impacted the development of social welfare policy, programs, and
services to diverse and marginalized groups in our society. By understanding the
history, mission, and philosophy of social work within this milieu, skills for imple-
menting policy formation will be emphasized. Class will focus on problem genera-
tion, solution formation, policy persuasion, and implementation of policy at all levels
of society paying attention to populations-at-risk who have difficulty achieving social
and economic justice. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: SWK 101. (3)
SWK/CJUS 370. Child Welfare. Familiarizes the student with issues, policies,
procedures, basic competencies, and proficiencies pertaining to child welfare and
permanency planning. It provides an overview of child abuse and neglect, family
preservation and reunification, out-of-home placements, and the consequences of
long-term maltreatment. Writing Intensive. (3)
SWK 386. Social Work Practice I. The first course in a three-course practice
sequence utilizing the generalist practice perspective. It introduces the student
to assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, case-management,
and brokering in local and international settings. Primary objective of the course is
to prepare students to engage in culturally-competent practice with individuals and
families. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: SWK 300 and 331. (3)
SWK 400. Sustainable Development. Sustainable economic and environmental
development issues will be covered including service delivery, food distribu-
tion, energy efficiency, and environmental and cultural impact. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SWK 101. (3)
SWK 422. Social Welfare Policy II. Focuses on analyzing and understanding the
background, environment, and actors involved in the generation of social welfare
policy with diverse communities and populations-at-risk. Appropriate policy practice
skills necessary to enable clients to achieve social and economic justice, at all
levels of society, to influence social welfare policy outcomes, taking into account
the mission, philosophy, and values of social work are taught. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: POLS 201 and SWK 331. (3)
SWK 460. Social Work Research Methods. Provides students the opportunity to
become competent and proficient consumers and producers of social work knowl-
edge by acquiring and participating in the research process. Class includes funda-
mental elements of critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and research methods encom-
passing a variety of research methodologies. Learning is subsequently deepened
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through class participation in a research project done in the field placement setting.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: MATH 321. (3)
SWK 461. Social Work Research Project. The second course in the research
sequence provides students the skills necessary to develop a research project in
their field placement. Class focuses on selection of appropriate social work research
design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data entry and analysis with a heavy
emphasis on writing reports incorporating statistical results in an understandable
format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: SWK 460. (2)
SWK 487. Social Work Practice II. The second in the three-course sequence,

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ally-competent practice. Theories and principles of group structure, dynamics,
and process in therapeutic and task settings will be covered. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite: SWK 386. (3)
SWK 488. Social Work Practice III. The third in the three-course sequence,
builds on the skills presented in Practice I and II, applying the generalist practice
perspective to interventions with communities and organizations addressing social,
economic and sustainable development needs of populations-at-risk. The focus
is on program and practice evaluation, with an emphasis on social work values,
and will integrate research methods into the professional world of practice. Skills
learned will help prepare the student for supervisory and managerial positions within
the agency arena and are integrated with actual practice experience through the
SWK 491 and SWK 492. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: SWK 487. (3)
SWK 491. Social Work Field Placement Seminar I. Integrates knowledge from
theory and practice, utilizing the experiences of the students in their field place-
ments. Taken jointly with SWK 492 - Social Work Field Placement I. This course is
open to Social Work majors only. (1)
SWK 492. Social Work Field Placement I. Part one of a two-semester practicum
which provides supervised, generalist social work experience in a rural community
within social service organizations. It emphasizes application of social work values,
ethics, theory, skills, and evaluation to social work with individuals, families, groups,
social networks, organizations, and communities using a person-in-environment
framework with special emphasis on diverse populations-at-risk. Student is required
to complete 20 hours per week, equaling 270 hours per semester. Open to Social
Work majors only. Prerequisites: SWK 300, 320, and 386. (6)
SWK 498. Social Work Field Placement Seminar II. Continuation of SWK 491
- Social Work Field Placement Seminar I. The student continues to integrate knowl-
edge from theory and practice, utilizing their experiences in the field placements.
Taken jointly with SWK 499 - Social Work Field Placement II. Open to Social Work
majors only. (1)
SWK 499. Social Work Field Placement II. Continuation of SWK 492 - Social Work
Field Placement I. The student continues to participate in supervised, generalist
social work practice. Student is required to complete 20 hours per week, equaling
270 hours per semester. Open to Social Work majors only. Prerequisites: SWK
491 and 492. (6)
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Space Technology
SPT 150. Introduction to Space Operations. Provides an excellent overview of
all aspects of space operations. It explores all areas of space operations, including
history, orbits, law, space lift, satellites, missile defense, command and control and
future space programs. Each space topic will help the student to understand the
"big picture" of how space missions are accomplished, and help them to decide on
areas of interest to focus in on future studies. (3)

Spanish
SPAN 101. Beginning Spanish I. For non-native speakers of Spanish; aural-oral
training in the basic speech patterns with stress on the acquisition of comprehen-
sion and oral skill; not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of
instructor; meets three times a week. (NMCCN SPAN 1113). (3)
SPAN 102. Beginning Spanish II. Continuation of SPAN 101 for non-native
speakers; not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of instructor;
meets three times a week. (NMCCN SPAN 1123). (3)
SPAN 151. Beginning Conversational Spanish I. For non-native speakers of
Spanish; simple conversation, designed primarily to give students extra practice
in the oral use of the language; not open to Spanish-speaking students except by
consent of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 152. Beginning Conversational Spanish II. For non-native speakers of
Spanish; special topics for conversational and continued use of the language; not
open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 201. Intermediate Spanish I. Review of the essentials of vocabulary and
grammatical construction with some emphasis on composition. Prerequisites:
SPAN 101, 102, two years of high school Spanish, or permission of the
instructor. (NMCCN SPAN 201). (3)
SPAN 202. Intermediate Spanish II. Extensive readings of contemporary Spanish
with an introduction to Spanish literature. Prerequisites: 201, or two years of high
school Spanish, or permission of the instructor. (NMCCN SPAN 2143). (3)
SPAN 213. Spanish for Heritage Speakers I. For Southwest Spanish speakers
who have had little or no previous exposure to written Spanish; emphasis on vocab-
ulary-building through cultural readings. Prerequisite: Background knowledge in
Spanish. (3)
SPAN 214. Spanish for Heritage Speakers II. Particularly designed for those
students interested in gaining knowledge of correctly written Spanish. Highly recom-
mended for students seeking a bilingual endorsement. Prerequisite: SPAN 213 or
permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 251. Intermediate Conversational Spanish I. Development of fluency in
spoken Spanish; a review of grammatical patterns. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or 152
or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 252. Intermediate Conversational Spanish II. Designed to increase
vocabulary; a review of grammatical patterns leading the student to linguistic skills
necessary for natural conversation and the use of the language as an oral means
of communication. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or 213 or 251. (3)
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SPAN 301. Survey of Spanish Literature I. Spanish literature from its origins to
the Golden Age. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SPAN 202 or
214 or 252 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 302. Survey of Spanish Literature II. A study of Spanish literature of the
Golden Age. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SPAN 202 or 214,
or 252 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 303. Hispanic Culture. Intermediate-level reading covering the major
aspects of Hispanic civilization — history, art, and literature — and its influence on
western civilization, its role in the development of European culture in Latin America,
and its fusion with the various indigenous cultures. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:

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ENGL 102 and SPAN 202 or 214 or 252 or permission of the instructor. (3)

course
SPAN 308. Advanced Grammar and Composition. An extensive review of points
of grammar, syntax and diacritical notation combined with extensive practice of
writing descriptive and narrative prose. Required for students seeking New Mexico
Teacher Licensure in Spanish. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
SPAN 202 or 214 or 252 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 350. Chicano Literature. A survey of the literature of the Mexican-American
from 1959 to the present. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and SPAN
202 or 214 or 252 or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 410. Survey of Spanish-American Literature I. Spanish-American litera-
ture from the pre-colonial period to 1888; study of first chroniclers, colonial period,
patriotic writers of independence, romanticism. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and any 300 level SPAN or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 411. Survey of Spanish-American Literature II. Spanish-American litera-
ture from 1888 to the present day; modernism, the essay, contemporary fiction and
poetry. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and any 300 level SPAN or
permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 423. Spanish Phonetics. A linguistic analysis of the articulatory sound
system of the Spanish language and its relationship to the orthography, morphology
and syntax of the language. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
Intermediate level Spanish with a grade of "C" or better and permission of the
instructor. SPAN 308 recommended. (3)
SPAN 424. Teaching Methods in Spanish II. Designed to acquaint the student with
specialized techniques of teaching Spanish language skills in the secondary schools.
Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and proficiency in Spanish. (3)
SPAN 425. Applied Linguistics for the Spanish Teacher. Introduction to Spanish
phonetics and phonemics; a descriptive analysis of grammatical and semantic struc-
ture of contemporary Spanish applied to problems of teaching. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and Intermediate level Spanish with a grade of "C"
or better and permission of the instructor and SPAN 308 recommended. (3)
SPAN 426. Practicum in the Teaching of Spanish. Supervised practice in
tutoring and teaching grammatical concepts as an assistant to a faculty member
teaching SPAN 101, 102, 151, 152; may be repeated for credit. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and proficiency in Spanish and permission of the
instructor. (3)
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SPAN 430. Content Area Spanish. The course is specifically designed for
perspective or already practicing bilingual teachers and is meant to provide a
means for increasing vocabulary in Spanish in order to be able to teach different
subjects areas in the language. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and
proficiency in Spanish. (3)
SPAN 435. Intensive Spanish Language Development. The course is designed
to prepare prospective teachers for La Prueba, required for bilingual endorsement
and the content assessment in Spanish required for licensure. It sharpens students'
skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENGL 102 and proficiency in Spanish. (3)
SPAN 485. Directed Study in Special Topics; Permission of instructor required.
May be repeated for credit. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and any
300 level Spanish course or permission of the instructor. (3)
a. Novel of the Mexican Revolution f. Spanish-American Novel
b. Spanish Romanticism. g. Modern Spanish Drama
c. Spanish Poetry h. Hispanic Culture
d. Cervantes i. Hispanic Thought
e. Advanced Composition

Special Education
SPED 408. Introduction to Exceptional Children. An introduction to the various
exceptionalities, procedures and processes of identifying and placing children with
special needs into special remedial or accelerated programs, and of staffing those
programs; emphasizes New Mexico programs, standards and guidelines, as well
as issues presented in IDEA, and other state and federal mandates. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
SPED/RDG 412. Diagnosis and Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners.
This course identifies theoretical and practical aspects of using formal and informal
diagnostic procedures; selecting appropriate test batteries, prescribing instructional
materials, and using appropriate teaching techniques based upon individual diag-
nosis will be emphasized. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and permis-
sion of the instructor. (3)
SPED 428. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education. Provides teachers
of students with disabilities with basic background in methods, materials, IEP, and
curriculum development; emphasizes the analysis and selection of curricula, instruc-
tional methods, and the use of materials in the educational process for children with
disabilities; 30 hours of field work are required during this course. Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102, EDUC 311, and SPED 408 and admission to the
Teacher Education Program. (3)
SPED 441. Practice Teaching - Special Education. One semester of super-
vised classroom experience as a practice teacher in a public school; involves a full
time assignment of one academic semester with licensed educational personnel
supervision. Attendance of a weekly methods seminar is also a course require-
ment. Seminars will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics,
multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to
enhance teaching skills. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and permis-
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sion required. All core/professional courses must be taken prior to Practice

Teaching and a G.P.A. of 2.75 is required. (12)
SPED 451. Behavioral Management Approaches with Exceptional Children.
Emphasizes the use of behavior management strategies for children with special
needs. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SPED 428. Can be taken
concurrently with SPED 441. (3)
SPED 452. Families, School, Community Relations and the Exceptional Child.
Prepares special education teachers to work effectively with the parents of children
with special needs by providing information on a variety of issues dealing with
parent-teacher relationships. Some of the issues are: collaboration and system

undergraduate
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coordination, conferencing skills, assertiveness training, problem solving, estab-

course
lishing open communications, working with community agencies, discipline and
legality. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SPED 454. Evaluation and Assessment of Exceptional Children. Familiarize
special education teachers with the field of assessment, including methods, diag-
nostic instruments, and techniques for evaluating exceptional children. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and SPED 428. (3)
SPED 456. Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children. Theory and practice
in bilingual/multicultural special education, with emphasis on language culture,
assessment practices, and learning styles of exceptional bilingual children. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SPED 469. Nature and Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Designed
to assist teachers in understanding the nature of mental retardation from an inter-
disciplinary perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the educational significance of
different theoretical perspectives as they relate to the intellectually disabled. Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SPED 470. Nature and Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities. Provides
teachers with information which will assist them to understand the nature of learning
disabilities from an interdisciplinary perspective. The focus will be on the identification,
characteristics, and education of children with learning disabilities. Offered Writing
Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
SPED 476. Nature and Needs of Persons with Emotional & Behavior Disorders.
This course provides teachers with information which will assist them to understand
the nature of emotional and behavior disorders from an interdisciplinary perspec-
tive. The focus will be on the identification, characteristics, and education of children
identified as emotionally disturbed. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)

Theater
THR 110. Theater/Drama Appreciation. Designed to expose the student to the
physical, spiritual, political and psychological roots of theater and drama, ancient
and contemporary, studied through selected plays, theater forms, readings and
activity. (NMCCN THTR 1113)(Area V). (3)
THR 136. Everything Technical Theater. An introduction to the various aspects
of play production including set construction and painting, lighting for theater,
costumes, and sound for theater with practical application in the current semesters
play production. (3)
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THR 211. Acting I. Emphasis on acting techniques in the creation of a role.

Students are expected to complete a final performance evening with the class. (3)
THR 215. Rehearsal and Performance. Cast and crews directly involved in univer-
sity production for credit. (may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours). (3)
THR 250. Storytelling. Investigates the techniques of the art of telling stories from
the Classical, Native American and Folkloric traditions. Students research, analyze,
and perform stories from a variety of sources. A performance evening is required.
(NMCCN COMM 1113)(Area 1). (3)
THR 325. Classroom Theater. A study of methods which use theatrical technique
to reinforce classroom instruction; workshop in creative dramatics; theory and
practice in selecting, adapting, and staging plays for children. Prerequisites: ENGL
102 and at least one semester of THR 136. (3)

Welding Technology
WLDT 105. Oxyacetylene Welding. Introduction to metal preparation, joint align-
ment, oxyacetylene welding and brazing. Lecture with lab. (2)
WLDT 120. General Welding Applications. Basic introduction to welding math,
blueprint reading, welding symbols and welding detail drawings. (3)
WLDT 122. Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools. Safety concept illustration of the
use of basic hand and power tools powered by electricity, batteries and pressur-
ized air. (2)
WLDT 131. Metal Cutting Process. Explains safety for plasma, air carbon and
oxyfuel cutting, equipment setup and procedures. Lecture with lab. (2)
WLDT 140. Rigging and Metal Properties. Covers rigging techniques and prac-
tices. Explains physical characteristics, mechanical properties, composition, and
classifications of common and non-ferrous metals. Describes procedures for gas
metal, arc welding (GMAW), and flux cored arc welding (FCAW). (3)
WLDT 155. Shielded Metal Arc Welding I. Equipment and set up, electrode and
selection, bead and fillet welds. Flat-overhead, horizontal-vertical. Lecture with lab. (3)
WLDT 157. Shielded Metal Arc Welding II. Advanced shielded arc welding to
include vertical and horizontal welding, and improvement of quality workmanship.
Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: WLDT 155. (3)
WLDT 158. SMAW I Groove & Open V-Butt Welds. Explains and demonstrates
groove welds with backing and open V-butt welds. Procedures for making flat, hori-
zontal, vertical, and overhead welds. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: WLDT 155. (4)
WLDT 162. SMAW I Open Root Pipe & Stainless Steel. Explains open root pipe
welds and provides procedures for making 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G pipe welds and stainless
steel groove welds. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: WLDT 155. (4)
WLDT 166. Tig Welding. Explains gas tungsten arc welding, covers open groove
welds with carbon steel filler metal. Lecture with lab. (3)
WLDT 181. Internship in Welding. (3)
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WLDT 202. SMAW II Groove & Open V-Butt Welds. Advanced explanation and
demonstration of groove welds and open V-butt welds. Procedures for making flat,
horizontal, vertical, and overhead welds. Lecture with lab. (3)
WLDT 204. SMAW II Open Root Pipe & Stainless Steel. Advanced explanation
of open-root pipe welds and procedures for making 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G pipe welds and
stainless steel groov welds. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: WLDT 155. (2)
WLDT 206. Mechanical Properties of Low Alloy Steel I. Identifies the mechan-
ical properties of low alloy steels and the joint preparation required. Describes how
to make GTAW open-root V-groove welds with low allow steel filler metal in the 2G,
5G, and 6G positions. Lecture with lab. (3)

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WLDT 208. GTAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe I. Identifies and explains aluminum,

course
metallurgy and the characteristics of aluminum plate and pipe. Explains how to
weld aluminum and build a pad of stringer beads and weave beads using GTAW
filler metals and shielding gas. Lecture with lab. (3)
WLDT 210. GMAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe I. Explains how to build a pad of
stringer beads and weave beads using aluminum filter metals and shielding gas.
Lecture with lab. (3)
WLDT 212. GMAW Plate & Pipe. Explains how to set up equipment and build a
pad of stringer beads, weave beads and identifies open root V-groove pipe welds.
Lecture with lab. (4)
WLDT 255. Carbon & Stainless Steel Pipe Welding. Procedures for welding on
carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe and stainless steel metallurgy. Lecture
with lab. (5)
WLDT 257. Mechanical Properties of Low Alloy Steel II. Identifies advanced
mechanical properties of low alloy steels and the joint preparation required.
Describes how to make GTAW open-root V-groove welds with low alloy steel filler
metal in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. Lecture with lab. (2)
WLDT 260. FCAW Plate & Pipe. Explains how to set up equipment and build a
pad of stringer beads, weave beads and identifies open-root v-groove pipe welds.
Lecture with lab. (4)
WLDT 265. GTAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe II. Advanced explanation of aluminum,
metallurgy and the characteristics of aluminum plate and pipe. Explains how to
weld aluminum and build a pad of stringer beads and weaver beads using GTAW
filler metals and shielding gas. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: WLDT 208. (2)
WLDT 267. GMAW Aluminum Plate & Pipe II. Advanced explanation of how to
build a pad of stringer beads and weave beads using aluminum filler metals and
shielding gas. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: WLDT 210. (2)

Wellness
WELL 162. Personal and Community Wellness Education. Major areas of
wellness information needed for intelligent decision-making about health, including
consumer behavior in relation to personal practices and attitudes; the use of commu-
nity resources to promote and maintain health, chronic diseases and diseases and
disorders; physical fitness and ecology. (3)
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WELL 200. Early Childhood Nutrition. Nutrition as it pertains to growth, devel-

opment and total well-being of young children; emphasizes federal food program
requirements. (3)
WELL 262. Introduction to Wellness Education. Philosophical foundations, expec-
tations, and opportunities for service within the health education profession. (3)
WELL/KINS 300. Nutrition/Diet Therapy. A state of optimum health requires a diet
that contains adequate amounts of necessary nutrients. This course will present
principles of nutrition through the study of human metabolism. Emphasis will be on
the constraints placed on an individual with certain disease states. The course will
include information about the role of diet as a therapeutic modality and the impor-
tance of assisting patients to modify diets. Prerequisites: CHEM 121/123, BIOL
255/257 and ENGL 102. (3)
WELL 361. Introduction to Community Wellness. Various components of
community health education programs and the means to develop a content base for
utilization of the programs. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
WELL 362. Curriculum in Wellness Education. General curriculum models and
basic principles of curriculum development; specific planning of sequential and
comprehensive wellness curricula. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
WELL 450. Wellness Education Methods and Materials. Teaching orientation
with emphasis on observation, planning, classroom practices and strategies; study
of instructional problems and their resolution. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
WELL 460. Wellness Program Planning and Evaluation. Grantsmanship skills
as they pertain to health education; includes a demonstration of these skills in the
development of a mock grant proposal as the final project at the end of the course.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
WELL 464. Substance Use/Abuse. Basic information about various drugs,
their physiological action on the body, and psychological effects. Prerequisite:
ENGL 102. (3)
WELL 465. Wellness of the Senior Population. A study of gerontology with
emphasis on the physical, mental, and social health of the aged, and a survey of
existing community agencies that deal in services for the aged. Prerequisite: ENGL
102. (3)
WELL 470. Human Sexuality. Covers anatomical, physiological, and ethical
components related to human sexuality. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (3)
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GRADUATE STUDIES
Policies and Procedures
Western New Mexico University offers the Master of Arts in Counseling, Educational
Leadership, and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master
of Business Administration, the Master of Occupational Therapy, and the Master of
Social Work degrees. The Graduate Division of WNMU provides an opportunity for
advanced study, research, and development of scholarship. Programs are intended
to foster graduate students with professional motivation and intellectual curiosity.
WNMU is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools, the Professional Standards Commission of the State of New
Mexico, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
WNMU, at the Silver City campus, is fully accredited by the Association of Collegiate
Business Schools and Programs to offer the Master of Business Administration
degree. The Master of Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The Master of Social Work program is
in the process of accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The Graduate Council develops policy for the Graduate Division and acts as an
advisory body to the Director of the Graduate Division. The Director of the Graduate
Division administers overall graduate policy. Graduate programs are administered
by the Chairs/Deans of the departments offering the programs, the Dean of the
School of Education, and the Dean of the School of Business Administration and

admission
Economics, the Dean of the School of Allied Health, and the Dean of the School of

graduate
Social Work. Each graduate student works under the supervision of an advisor
who is appointed by the department Chair or Dean.
Graduate students enrolled at WNMU Gallup are bound by the same degree and
program requirements as stated in this catalog. Information may be obtained by
contacting the Gallup Graduate Studies Center in Gallup at (505) 722-3389.
M.A. and M.A.T. graduate work at WNMU continues throughout the year. M.B.A. and
M.O.T. graduate work at WNMU continues throughout the year with the majority of
the course work provided during the fall and spring semesters and a limited number
of courses offered during the summer session. Graduate students should be familiar
with the requirements of the 500-600 level graduate courses in their areas of special-
ization.

Graduate Division Admission

When to Apply
We strongly encourage prospective students to apply and send the required docu-
ments as EARLY as possible to the Admissions Office. Students applying for the
fall, spring, or summer terms should apply no later than one month prior to the
first day of classes for the term in which they seek enrollment. (See the Academic
Calendar for specific dates.) Students who submit applications after the recom-
mended dates are not guaranteed admission to the university for that term.
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(Note: The Academic Calendar in the Catalog will reflect exact date deadlines that
will reflect the “one month prior to the first day of classes for the term” date.)
A student seeking to obtain a graduate degree at WNMU must complete a two-part
admission process. This two-part process should be initiated concurrently. In Part
One, students apply for admission to the WNMU Graduate Division. In Part Two,
students apply for admission to a specific graduate program using the application
requirements of that program. Students should follow these steps:

Part One: Graduate Division Admission

To apply for Graduate Division Admission, an applicant must do the following:
1. Complete and submit the Graduate Application form to the Admissions Office;
2. Provide the Admissions Office with copies of official transcripts showing the
award of a bachelor’s/master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or
university recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation).
These transcripts must be on file before an applicant is admitted to graduate
study and no later than the end of the first semester in which any graduate
course work is taken.
Upon completion of the application process, applicants will be placed in one of the
following:
A. Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Good Standing
1. M.A., M.A.T., M.O.T., and M.S.W. Applicants
a. M.A., M.A.T., M.O.T., and M.S.W. applicants with an overall grade-point
average of at least 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 for the last 64 credit hours
undergraduate/graduate work will be admitted on Graduate Division FINAL
Admission/Good Standing status.
b. M.A., M.A.T., M.O.T., and M.S.W. applicants who have already completed
an advanced degree will be admitted on Graduate Division FINAL Admission/
Good Standing status. Students must provide the Admissions Office with an
official transcript showing the award of a master’s degree from a regionally
accredited college or university recognized by the CHEA (Council for Higher
Education Accreditation).
2. M.B.A. Applicants
M.B.A. applicants must submit GMAT scores less than six years old to the
Admissions Office. A completed package will be forwarded to the M.B.A.
Director who, in conjunction with the School of Business Administration and
Economics faculty, will review the application package to determine accep-
tance into the M.B.A. program. Generally, acceptance to the program is based
on the following formula: Undergraduate G.P.A. x 200 + GMAT score [Verbal,
Quantitative, and Analytical Writing Score (see conversion chart) = 1350 or
higher]. M.B.A. applicants with a G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher, in the last 64 credit
hours of their studies from a regionally accredited college or university are not
required to take the GMAT as part of their application for admission.
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Conversion Chart for Analytical Writing Score - GMAT

Analytical Writing Score Conversion to Analytical Score
6 760
5.5 700
5 620
4.5 540
4 460
3.5 400
3 350
2.5 320
2 300
1.5 300
1 300
0.5 300
0 0
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may petition the School of
Business Administration and Economics Graduate Admissions Committee to
be admitted on special consideration. The petition must include a written state-
ment as to why the applicant believes that he or she will be able to complete the
M.B.A. program. M.B.A. applicants who do not meet the 1350 qualifying score
requirement must meet with the M.B.A. Graduate Admissions Committee for a
personal interview. The purpose of the interview is to enable the Committee to
assess the applicant’s potential for successfully completing the M.B.A. program.
No more than 20% of candidates selected for the M.B.A. program will be

admission
graduate
admitted with a qualifying score lower than 1350 in any one year.

B. Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Academic Probation

1. M.A., M.A.T., M.O.T., and M.S.W. Applicants
A Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Academic Probation student is one
who does not meet the Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Good Standing
requirements. This classification is for an applicant who lacks a grade-point
average of at least 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 for the last 64 credit hours of
undergraduate/graduate work but whose grade-point average is at least 2.75.
An applicant who has been admitted on Graduate Division FINAL Admission/
Academic Probation status must complete one semester of graduate work
designated by his or her graduate advisor(s) with a grade-point average of 3.0
or better to be removed from Academic Probation. If a student does not meet
these requirements, he or she will remain on Academic Probation or may be
disqualified.
2. M.B.A. Applicants
There is no Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Academic Probation status
for the M.B.A. Program.
Note: Graduate Division FINAL Admission does not guarantee a student admission
into a specific program.
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C. Graduate Division NON-DEGREE Student Admission

A non-degree student is one who wishes to enroll at WNMU without having to meet
regular Graduate Division Admission requirements. This student will remain on
NON-DEGREE status until all Graduate Division Admission requirements are met.
If a NON-DEGREE graduate student later chooses to seek a graduate degree, he or
she must apply to the Graduate Division. A maximum of six credit hours of graduate
work earned as a NON-DEGREE graduate student may be applied towards a
master’s degree. Courses taken to raise the G.P.A. in the last 64 credit hours for
admission cannot count towards a master’s degree.
To be admitted as a NON-DEGREE graduate student, an applicant must complete
and submit the "Graduate Non-Degree" form to the Admissions Office.

D. Graduate Division CONDITIONAL Admission

A Graduate Division CONDITIONAL Admission student is one whose file is not
complete. The student must have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to graduate
CONDITIONAL admission.
1. M.A., M.A.T., M.O.T., or M.S.W. Applicants
An M.A., M.A.T., M.O.T., or M.S.W. student may take a maximum of one
semester of course work while on Graduate Division CONDITIONAL Admission
status. The student may not register for additional course work until his or her
file is complete and the student has met all requirements for Graduate Division
Admission.
2. M.B.A. Applicants
M.B.A. students who have not submitted GMAT scores will be admitted as
Graduate Division CONDITIONAL Admission students until GMAT scores are
on file with the Graduate Division. Failure to do so within the first semester of
enrollment will preclude further progress toward the M.B.A. degree. Applicants
who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business may enroll in any
M.B.A. classes offered. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate
degree in a non-business discipline may not enroll in BSAD 530, BSAD 556,
BSAD 560, BSAD 570, or ECON 512.

Part Two: Program Specific Admission

A Program Specific Admission student is one who meets all general requirements for
admission to the WNMU Graduate Division, as well as admission requirements for
a specific graduate program. Not all graduate programs have additional admission
requirements, but for those that do, admission to a specific graduate program should
be initiated concurrently with admission to the Graduate Division.
1. Submit a complete application packet for review to the specific graduate degree
program to which the candidate seeks admission. Program specific applica-
tion packets must be completed by the end of the first semester of attendance.
Following review, students will be notified of Program Specific Admission by the
applicable department or program.
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2. Students must follow the admission process guidelines of the program to

which they are applying. Students may not proceed beyond nine credit hours
without meeting admission requirements for their specialized program.

Procedures for Completing a Graduate Degree

1. Degree Plan
After FINAL admission to the WNMU Graduate Division AND a specific graduate
program, students develop a graduate degree plan with the assigned graduate
advisor(s). The advisor, or advisors, in the case of the M.A. in Interdisciplinary
Studies degree, will forward the degree plan to the Department Chair/Dean for
review. The Department Chair/Dean then sends it to the Graduate Division
Office for final approval. A copy of the degree plan is then sent to the Registrar’s
Office. Progress on degree plans of all graduate students is reviewed at the
end of each semester and summer sessions by the Graduate Division, by the
respective advisor(s), and by the Department Chair/Dean. An approved degree
plan and an application for graduation must be filed with the Registrar's Office
by the following deadlines: September 1 for spring graduation, February 1 for
summer graduation, or June 1 for fall graduation. Students will be advised of
the results of the degree audit by the Registrar's Office.
2. Comprehensive Examinations
For graduate degree programs requiring completion of a program adminis-
tered comprehensive exam, students apply for permission to take the compre-
hensive examination at the beginning of the semester in which the examination

admission
graduate
is to be scheduled. Written comprehensive examinations are scheduled three
times a year in spring, summer, and fall. A minimum of 30 semester hours of
graduate credit must have been completed or in progress during the semester
in which the examination is scheduled. Administration of the comprehensive
exam will be the responsibility of the Dean and/or Department Chair and
the student’s advisor(s). This examination may be retaken only once. M.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies students who choose to take the comprehensive
examinations are required to take examinations in Concentrations A, B, and/
or C. Examination results must be submitted by each respective department
or program to the Registrar’s Office.
3. Comprehensive Exit Requirements
Students must meet comprehensive exit requirement(s) as determined by
each graduate program. In some degree programs, a national specialty
test may be taken in lieu of the program written comprehensive examina-
tion; students should check with their advisors for clarification. Students
seeking a graduate degree in the area of Elementary Education, Secondary
Education, and Special Education must achieve the state minimum score on
the New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA). Students seeking a degree
in Educational Leadership may pass the New Mexico Teacher Assessment
#35 Educational Administrator Content Knowledge Exam. These examina-
tions should be taken the semester before the student expects to graduate.
Students seeking degrees in the area of Reading will take the NMTA Content
Knowledge Reading Test in lieu of the written comprehensive examination.
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Students seeking a degree in Counseling may pass the Counselor Preparation

Comprehensive Exam (CPCE).
4. Thesis Option
Academic Programs offering graduate level coursework for the Master or Arts
in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) may offer a thesis option. A student who
is considering the thesis option, as the exit requirement(s) of the MAIS, should
confer with the advisors in each of the chosen fields of study to verify that this
is an option and, if so, select a thesis topic before completing 24 credit hours.
a. Thesis Committee. A candidate for the MAIS degree may request the
advisors in each of his or her fields of study to serve on the thesis committee.
A student completing a thesis should follow the instructions of the thesis
committee concerning the development and preparation of the project.
b. Thesis Hours. A maximum of 3-6 thesis hours may be applied toward the
MAIS degree. Once enrolled in these hours, a student must remain continu-
ously enrolled in thesis hours until full completion of all thesis requirements
have been met.
c. Thesis Grading. Thesis hours completed during the development and
preparation of a thesis but prior to its final completion will be assigned a
"PR" grade and will contribute to the "Hours Attempted" and "Hours Earned"
sections of the student's transcript. The "PR" grade will not, however,
contribute to the G.P.A. Once the thesis is completed, the thesis committee
will assign a Passing or Failing grade ("P" or "F"). While a grade of "P" will
not contribute to the graduate G.P.A., an "F" grade will contribute to the overall
graduate G.P.A. and will prevent the student from graduating.
d. Timing of Thesis. Any student who has completed all coursework must
complete his or her thesis within the following two full academic semesters.
Any other exception request to extend beyond two semesters must be made
in writing to the Director of the Graduate Division.
e. Thesis Outline. A student is required to submit the thesis proposal to his
or her thesis committee six (6) months prior to the anticipated completion of
his or her graduate program.
f. Submission of Thesis. The student is responsible for completing the
following:
• Submitting to advisors the thesis proposal six (6) months prior to anticipated
completion of the graduate program;
• Submitting to advisors the first draft of the thesis in electronic form ninety
(90) days prior to the date of gradation;
• Submitting to advisors the final copies and abstracts thirty (30) days before
the graduation date.

g. Requirements for Completion. The student may be required to satisfac-

torily pass an oral examination on the thesis, as well as other examinations
which may be required. A student must consult with his or her advisors about
the oral examination requirement for each field of study.
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Further details regarding the thesis option can be found in the Thesis
Preparation Instructions for the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
which may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs or accessed
through www.wnmu.edu.
5. The student must have removed any indebtedness to WNMU and completed
all coursework, all exit criteria, and passed all required examinations prior to
the last day of the semester. New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA) and
comprehensive examination scores must be posted in the Registrar’s Office by
the last day of the semester in which the student wishes to graduate.

International Students
The general policies of the University, as outlined in this catalog, apply to interna-
tional students as well as students who are United States citizens. Certain policies
necessitated by federal laws are applicable only to international students.
An international student is any individual attending WNMU who holds an F-1 or M-1
non-immigrant visa. Legally admitted immigrants and refugees are not considered
international students.
Information and application materials for admission to WNMU as an international
student are available from the Admissions Office.
English Proficiency. WNMU requires a score of at least 550 written or 79 on the
internet based version on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for
all international students.

admission
graduate
Admissions: Applications for admission for Fall semester must be received by June
1st with applications for Spring semester in by August 1st, applications for Summer
must be received by March 1st. All supporting materials, including transcripts or
national examination scores and/or transcripts from colleges or universities (with an
English translation); all test scores, including the TOEFL; proof of adequate financial
support; and health examination form must be on file in the Admissions Office by:
July 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall semester
September 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring semester
April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer term

Materials not received by the deadlines noted above may not be processed nor
guaranteed for issuance of I-20’s for that term. If time does not permit processing for
the requested semester, admission and the I-20 will be deferred to the subsequent
semester.
International students are required to show proof of adequate health insurance
or to purchase such insurance. The policy must include emergency evacuation or
repatriation to their home country. If such proof is not provided, a health insurance
policy will be provided by the university with cost of said policy being the responsi-
bility of the student.
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Readmission
A student wishing to be readmitted to a WNMU graduate program must complete
the Application for Readmission form, available at the Admissions Office, and any
other necessary requirement as directed by that office.
Any student who has attended other colleges or universities prior to application
for readmission to WNMU must submit complete academic transcripts from those
institutions to the Admissions Office as part of the application procedure. Students
should provide the Admissions Office with a copy of relevant pages of each institu-
tion’s catalog to match the transcripts.
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Graduate Division General Information

Academic Integrity
Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity in academic work
completed at WNMU. Students may be penalized for violations of the Academic
Integrity policy.
Definitions
Violations include any behavior that misrepresents or falsifies a student’s knowl-
edge, skills, or ability with the goal of unjustified or illegitimate evaluation or gain.
Such violations include two broad categories: (1) cheating and (2) plagiarism.
1. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, using or attempting to use unauthor-
ized materials such as notes, texts, images, electronic devices, and unauthor-
ized copies of test materials. Cheating is also understood to mean unauthor-
ized collaboration with others, copying the work of another, or any action that
presents the work of others to misrepresent the student’s knowledge, skills, or
ability;
2. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the intentional or unintentional
representation of another’s work as one’s own without proper acknowledge-
ment of the original author or creator of the work, failure to quote and/or cite
sources, providing or receiving unauthorized assistance in the preparation of
any academic work, the fabrication of sources or information, or submitting the
same work for more than one course/instructor without the permission of the
current course instructor.
Actions
All faculty shall, in the class syllabus, clearly define the conditions under which
academic dishonesty would occur in their class (in accordance with the above

graduate general
policy) and clearly define the penalties for such dishonesty. Penalties and educa- information
tional interventions are imposed at the discretion of the faculty member under the
following conditions:
1. Infractions deemed by the faculty member to be minor in nature and that
were not covered through instructional materials or the course syllabus shall
result in faculty consultation with the student. It is recommended that faculty
consider offering instructional coverage of the issue for the entire class. No
action detrimental to a student’s grade is taken in this instance;
Faculty are highly encouraged to inform the Academic Integrity Panel about
this issue since it could inform the greater WNMU community about students'
need for instruction regarding such matters. However, names of students who
received such a consultation shall not be divulged;
2. Infractions that were covered through instructional materials or the course
syllabus shall result in a penalty to be determined by the faculty member when
the student admits to the offense. The instructor will meet with the student to
review the issue and subsequently file the Faculty Adjudication Form with the
Academic Integrity Panel (AIP);
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3. Infractions that were covered through instructional materials or the course

syllabus to which the student denies responsibility shall be forwarded to the
AIP through the Faculty Adjudication Form. Such an action is an automatic
request for a hearing at which both the student and faculty member will present
their respective cases.
No action detrimental to a student’s grade can be taken until AIP renders a decision.
The Panel decision is communicated to both the student and faculty member. If the
student is found to have committed an academic infraction as alleged, the faculty
member will decide on the appropriate penalty and report his/her action back to AIP.
If the student is found not to have committed an academic infraction as alleged, the
faculty member must base the student’s grade on any and all academic work without
reference to any allegation of dishonesty.
Subsequent Offenses
All Faculty Adjudication Forms will be retained in the student’s permanent file and
will be taken into consideration if the student’s file is accessed in future instances
involving Academic Integrity. This information could also be provided to external
sources (e.g. graduate programs or professional organizations) when requested
through appropriate releases. The AIP shall retain the right to request a hearing
with any student who has an accumulation of forms in his/her file. In extreme cases,
AIP, after having dealt with multiple infractions by a single student, may recommend
to the VPAA that the student be expelled from the University.
Appeals: Student Rights and Responsibilities
If a student determines that his/her grade was reduced based on a disputed allega-
tion of academic dishonesty that was not referred to AIP or was reduced contrary
to a finding of AIP, or if the student feels that, in his/her opinion, the faculty-imposed
penalty was unfair, the student may appeal his/her grade to AIP. If AIP finds that
the faculty member improperly reduced the grade of a student or that the penalty
imposed was unfair, it will direct the faculty member to change or reinstate the
student’s grade in accordance with this policy. If the faculty member fails to follow
such a directive, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be so notified by
AIP and may then, in conjunction with the University Registrar, change the grade
improperly applied by the faculty member.
A student may appeal any penalty pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Student
Handbook.
Academic Integrity Panel
The Academic Integrity Panel shall consist of two faculty members appointed by
the President of the Faculty Senate, two students appointed by the President of the
WNMU Student Body, and one staff member appointed by the President of the Staff
Senate. In addition, each of the presiding Presidents shall appoint one alternate
who will serve in the event a regular member is unable to attend Panel hearings.
The chairperson of the Panel shall be elected by the members.

Advisement
1. Advisement with regard to the student’s program is provided by a faculty
advisor(s) in the department or school in which the program is offered.
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2. The graduate student and his or her assigned advisor(s) will develop the
student’s degree plan, which must be approved by the advisor(s), the
Department chair(s)/Dean(s), and the Director of the Graduate Division. The
plan is a working agreement among the respective parties. Copies of the
signed degree plan will be filed in the offices of the Director of the Graduate
Division, the Registrar, and the major department(s) or school(s). A copy will
be returned to the student.
3. An approved degree plan must be filed with the Graduate Division prior to the
completion of the first 15 hours of graduate work.

Course Load
WNMU certifies a student’s enrollment status as to full-time or part-time, according
to the guidelines below. The guidelines are used primarily to verify graduate assis-
tantships and scholarships, financial aid, and loan deferments.

Course Load Guidelines:

I. Fall and Spring Semesters
Graduates
a. Full-time: 9 or more graduate credit hours per semester
b. Three Quarter time: 6-8 graduate credit hours per semester
c. Half-time: 5 graduate credit hours per semester
d. Less than Half-time: 1-4 graduate credit hours per semester

II. Summer Term per Session

Graduates
a. Full-time: 3 or more credit hours per session
b. Half-time: 2 credit hours per session
c. Less than Half-time: 1 credit hour per session

graduate general
Course Load Limitations information
The graduate student is limited to taking 12 credit hours during each semester of the
regular academic year. During the summer semester, the student is limited to six
credit hours per session. Graduate assistants and scholars are limited to between
six and twelve graduate credit hours during a regular term.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree

A second master’s degree requires completion of at least 30 credit hours earned
from WNMU beyond the original master’s degree.
Counseling
An M.A. in Counseling can be awarded as a second masters degree by successfully
completing 42 credits, IF the first masters was an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
from WNMU and 18 credits for one of the disciplines was completed in Counseling.
All credits for the M.A. in Counseling (totaling 60 at the end of the second masters)
must be completed in accordance with the seven year rule.
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Occupational Therapy
Due to the sequential nature and bridge program design of the M.O.T., any accep-
tance of previous master's degree credits will need to be evaluated on an individual
basis.

Grade Requirements
Academic Good Standing
A student is considered to be in Academic Good Standing if he or she has a cumu-
lative GPA of 3.0 and is showing satisfactory academic progress as shown in the
table below:

Cumulative GPA Academic Standing

Cumulative GPA 3.00 or higher Academic Good Standing
Cumulative GPA below 3.0 Academic Probation
6 credit hours of C or lower (cumulatively) Academic Probation
More than 6 credit hours of C or lower (cumulatively) Academic Disqualification
Grade Requirements
No more than three credit hours with a grade of C will count toward fulfillment of
the requirements for the master’s degree or for an alternative licensure program. A
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for graduation.
Academic Probation
The academic records of all graduate students are reviewed at the end of each
semester and each summer session. A student whose cumulative grade-point
average at the end of the semester or summer session is less than a 3.0 or who
has received six credit hours of C or lower will be placed on Academic Probation.
Students placed on Academic Probation will receive notification from the Graduate
Division.
Academic Disqualification
A student who receives more than six credit hours with grades of C or lower in
his or her graduate work will be disqualified from the Graduate Division. Students
placed on Academic Disqualification will receive a certified letter from the Graduate
Division.
A student who is disqualified from the Graduate Division may file an Appeal for
Readmission for Academic Disqualification from the Graduate Division.
Appeal Process for Disqualification from the Graduate Division
Students are required to begin the appeal process with by consulting with their
advisor(s). The following appeal process must be followed:
1. The student must complete an appeal form that explains the circumstances of
the disqualification and any action that he or she has undertaken to address
the problem. A current transcript must be included. The appeal form may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs or accessed through www.wnmu.
edu.
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2. The appeal form and the transcript should first be submitted to the student’s
advisor(s) who will then take the appeal to an appeals committee within that
department or program.
3. If the department or program appeals committee denies the appeal, the student
may take a copy of the written appeal, the written denial from the department
or program appeals committee, and transcript to the Office of Academic Affairs
to be forwarded to the Graduate Council.
4. The Graduate Council will set a meeting date to discuss the student’s appeal.
The Chair of the Graduate Council will invite the student and his or her
advisor(s) or department representative(s) to attend the meeting.
5. After a decision is rendered by the Graduate Council, the decision will be
communicated in writing by the Chair of the Graduate Council to the student,
his or her advisor(s), Department/Program Appeals Committee(s), Academic
Affairs, and the Registrar.
6. The Graduate Council will serve as the final Graduate Appeals Committee.
Decisions made by the Graduate Council are not appealable and are final and
binding.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for

Graduate Students
Purpose and Scope
Federal regulations mandate that a student receiving financial assistance under Title
IV programs must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in his or her course of
study regardless of whether or not financial aid is awarded each semester. Western
New Mexico University’s (WNMU’s) Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Graduate Students must be applied consistently to all financial aid recipi-
ents within identifiable categories of students (such as full-time or part-time).
Students pursuing Graduate Certificates or Master’s degrees are responsible for graduate general
information
understanding and adhering to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Graduate Students.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress for Graduate Students is measured

with the following standards as mandated by Federal Regulations:

•Qualitative (Cumulative Grade Point Average)

•Quantitative Percentage (Attempted hours/Earned hours)

Qualitative Standard

Students will be expected to maintain the minimum academic standards as

outlined in the Graduate Studies section of the WNMU catalog. WNMU uses a
4-point scale for grade point average (GPA) and requires students to maintain a
3.0 cumulative GPA or better.
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Quantitative Standard

The quantitative standard is used to accurately measure a student’s progress in a

program. Students must complete 67% of the course load for which they register
each semester. The chart below shows credit hour totals and the number of cred-
its that must be completed to meet this requirement.

Graduate Students 67% Completion Rate Requirement

67% Completion Rate Requirement
(Attempted Semester Hours x 67%)

Attempted 67 % Completion Rate Earned Semester

Semester Credit Requirement Credit Hours must be
Hours: more than or equal to:

12 Credit Hours 67% 8 Credit Hours

11 Credit Hours 67% 7 Credit Hours
10 Credit Hours 67% 7 Credit Hours
9 Credit Hours 67% 6 Credit Hours
8 Credit Hours 67% 5 Credit Hours
7 Credit Hours 67% 5 Credit Hours
6 Credit Hours 67% 4 Credit Hours
5 Credit Hours 67% 3 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours 67% 3 Credit Hours
3 Credit Hours 67% 2 Credit Hours
2 Credit Hours 67% 1 Credit Hour
1 Credit Hour 67% 1 Credit Hour
Note: All graduate credit, including transfer credit, must have been earned within
the seven years prior to issuance of the graduate degree as outlined in the Graduate
Studies section of the WNMU Catalog.
How are my grades evaluated under the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Graduate Students?
• The student’s cumulative GPA must be a 3.0 or higher to satisfy the requirements
of the qualitative standard of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Graduate Students.
• Grades of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “F”, “WF”, “P”, and transfer credit will be considered
credit hours attempted and earned.
• Grades of “W”, “I”, “MW”, or “MI” will not be considered as credit hours earned
for the 67% Completion Rate Requirement but will be considered as credit hours
attempted for the semester.
• Grades of “PR” assigned for thesis hours during the development and preparation
of a thesis but prior to its final completion will be considered credit hours attempted
and earned.
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• Students who withdraw from the university must still maintain Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Graduate Students for the 67% Completion
Rate Requirement.

What happens if I fail to meet the standards of the Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy for Graduate Students?
1. Following the first semester in which a student does not meet the standards
of the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate
Students, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Warning Status for the
next semester of enrollment. Students may be allowed to receive financial aid
funds while on Financial Aid Warning Status as long as they are otherwise
eligible.
2. A student who is on Financial Aid Warning Status and who improves his or her
academic performance as defined by the qualitative and quantitative standards
will be placed in good standing and may be eligible to continue to receive finan-
cial aid for following semesters.
3. A student who is on Financial Aid Warning Status and who fails to meet the
standards Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate
Students will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and denied further
funding until he or she meets the qualitative and quantitative standards.
4. Appeals Process
A student who fails to meet the standards of the Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy for Graduate Students because of unusual circum-
stances beyond the student’s control, such as illness, death in the family, or an
accident, has the right to appeal. Throughout the appeal process the student
must be prepared to pay his or her own expenses, such as tuition, fees, books,
supplies, etc. Please follow the procedure below to appeal a Financial Aid
Suspension:
• A Financial Aid Appeal form must be obtained from and submitted to the WNMU graduate general
information
Office of Financial Aid.
• Documentation supporting the extenuating circumstances must be available for
review.
• It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the Office of Financial Aid after
submitting a complete appeal form with all of the required documentation to
determine the status of his or her appeal.
• Appeals will be approved or disapproved by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee.
• If a Financial Aid Appeal is approved, the student will be placed on Financial
Aid Probation and will be eligible to receive Title IV aid. The student’s record is
reviewed after the first semester of probation. If the student has brought his or
her cumulative GPA up to a 3.0 and has also successfully completed 67% of the
total number of credits attempted during the Financial Aid Probation semester,
he or she will be placed in good standing. If the student has completed 67%
of the total number of credits but did not bring his or her cumulative GPA up to
a 3.0 and the term GPA is a 3.0 or better, the student is eligible for one addi-
tional semester of Financial Aid Probation. If the term GPA is less than a 3.0,
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the student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. A student who is on

Financial Aid Probation will be notified by university email of his or her status
and what he or she must do to continue to receive financial aid.
• If a Financial Aid Appeal is disapproved, the student will be placed on Financial
Aid Suspension and denied further funding until he or she meets the qualitative
and quantitative standards. If otherwise eligible, a student may complete his or her
program of study but must pay his or her own expenses, such as tuition, fees, books,
supplies, etc.
• All decisions made by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee are final.
Additional Information:
Complete Withdrawals and the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Graduate Students
Students who completely withdraw must still maintain the standards of the Financial
Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate Students. A complete with-
drawal will always have a negative effect on a student’s standing under this policy.
If a student completely withdraws during the semester and follows the appropriate
procedures and deadlines, his or her grades for the semester will be all “W”s. These
grades are not passing; therefore, the student did not meet the 67% Completion
Rate Requirement and will be placed either on Financial Aid Warning, Financial Aid
Probation, or Financial Aid Suspension depending on what his or her status was
before the semester began.
Graduate Division Academic Probation and Disqualification
Students on Graduate Division Academic Probation or Graduate Division Academic
Disqualification automatically will be placed on Financial Aid Warning or Financial
Aid Suspension, respectively. If a student successfully appeals his Graduate
Division Academic Disqualification, that appeal has no effect on his or her standing
with the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate Students;
he or she will still be on Financial Aid Warning or Suspension. Please refer to the
Financial Aid Appeals Process.
Notification of Status under the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy
Students placed on Financial Aid Warning or Financial Aid Suspension will be
notified by email of their status after grades are available.
The effect of dropping or withdrawing from a course
Students who reduce their course load by dropping or withdrawing from a course
after the semester has begun risk non-compliance with the 67% Completion Rate
Requirement. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
The effect of Financial Aid Suspension on Financial Aid Awards
Title IV federal aid for graduate students consists of loans; therefore, all loan awards
will be cancelled if a student is on Financial Aid Suspension.
Consortium Agreements and the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Policy for Graduate Students
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When WNMU has a Consortium Agreement with a participating institution, the

student must meet the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for
Graduate Students of the institution that is awarding aid.
The effect of repeating courses
There is no specific limitation on the number of times a student may attempt a
course under the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate
Students. All course attempts, even repeated courses, will count when assessing
whether a student meets the 67% Completion Rate Requirement.
The effect of Incomplete grades
Courses in which the student receives an incomplete (“I”) at the end of the semester
will count as attempted credit hours and as a non-passing grade when assessing if
a student meets the 67% Completion Rate Requirement.

Return of Title IV Federal Aid

See Financial Aid section of the catalog.

Graduate Division Assistantship/Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Graduate Division Assistantship and Scholarship Programs at
WNMU is to provide graduate students with a supplemental learning experiences
which enhances their graduate education programs.

Graduate Division Assistantships

Eligibility
1. Graduate students who have been admitted as Graduate Division FINAL
Admission students are eligible to apply for a Graduate Division Assistantship
position.
2. In addition to meeting the Graduate Division's academic standards, a Graduate

graduate general
Division Assistant must also achieve a 3.0 G.P.A. each semester. Failure to information
maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. jeopardizes the Graduate Division Assistantship which
may be revoked upon review by the Director of the Graduate Division.
3. Graduate Division Assistantships normally enroll for nine graduate credit hours
and may not take more than twelve or fewer than six graduate credit hours each
fall and spring semester. Enrollment for only six graduate credit hours results
in reduced remuneration for the Graduate Division Assistant. Enrollment in six
graduate credit hours for the summer session is required to maintain a Graduate
Division Assistantship.
4. Final approval of Graduate Division Assistant and terms and conditions are
approved by the Director of the Graduate Division.
Categories
Graduate Division Assistantships are offered in two categories: (1) Nine-month assis-
tantship provide students the opportunity to work the fall and spring semesters. (2)
Twelve-month assistantships provide students the opportunity to work the fall, spring,
and summer semesters.
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Minimum Enrollment Status for Graduate Division Assistants

Enrollment in 3 graduate credit hours: May work 7 hours per week (minimum allowed)
Enrollment in 6 graduate credit hours: May work 13 hours per week
Enrollment in 9 graduate credit hours: may work 20 hours per week (maximum
allowed)
Graduate Division Assistants are not eligible to work more than 20 hours per week.
Graduate Division Assistantship Appointment
The Graduate Division Assistantship will be distributed through Payroll as follows:
Nine-month Graduate Division Assistantship
Per hours: $ 8.65
Per month: $ 692.00 (20 hours per week)
Total: $6,240.00
Twelve-month Graduate Division Assistantship
Per hour: $ 8.65
Per month: $ 692.00 (20 hours per week)
Total: $8,320.00
In-State Tuition Rate
As out-of-state or international student who receives a Graduate Division Assistantship
is eligible for the in-state tuition rate. All regulations applicable to U.S. citizens are also
requirements for the international Graduate Division Assistant. Additionally, an inter-
national graduate student may hold a Graduate Division Assistantship only if he or
she holds an F-1 (student) visa.
Termination
A Graduate Division Assistantship may be terminated or altered upon the occur-
rence of:
1. Enrollment in less than nine graduate credit hours during a fall or spring
semester or less than six graduate credit hours during the summer session.
(Enrollment in less than nine graduate credit hours during a fall or spring
semester or less than six graduate credit hours during the summer session
results in reduction remuneration.);
2. A G.P.A. below 3.0;
3. Withdrawal from the institution by a student.
Deadlines
Applications must be received in the Office of the Graduate Division no later than July
15 for fall semester appointments, December 15 for spring semester appointments,
or May 15 for summer semester appointments. Please send your packet to: Marcia
Harris Bourdette, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of the
Graduate Division, Western New Mexico University, P.O. Box 680, Silver City, New
Mexico 88062, Phone: 575-538-6317, Fax: 575-538-6182, E-mail: bourdettem@
wnmu.edu.
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Graduate Division Scholarship

The Graduate Division Scholarship is intended to increase enrollment of students
from groups traditionally under-represented in graduate education. Special
emphasis will be placed upon academic fields of high regional and national priority
and fields in which under-representation is most severe. Priority will be given to
New Mexico students from those groups with the most severe under-representation
and students with the greatest financial need.
Eligibility
A Graduate Division Scholarship may be awarded to an individual who:
1. is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien and is a member
of a group underrepresented in his or her intended graduate or professional
field of study;
2. has met the admission requirements and is accepted for enrollment as a full-
time student in a graduate or professional field of study with high priority or
under-represented;
3. agrees to serve in an unpaid assistantship at WNMU for then (10) hours per
week during he academic year;
4. is eligible according to a standard needs analysis (FAFSA) or when a financial
aid officer exercises professional judgment in accordance with WNMU's and
applicable federal financial aid standards to determine that circumstances, for
which documentation exists in the student's file, warrant adjusting the cost of
attendance, expected family contribution or other factors to make the program
responsive to a student's special financial circumstances.
Categories
Each Graduate Division Scholarship provides students the opportunity to work the
fall, spring, and summer semesters.
WNMU Responsibilities
WNMU must award to the recipient of the Graduate Division Scholarship a paid
Graduate Division Assistantship for ten (10) hours per week during the academic
year and summer sessions.
Graduate Division Scholarship Award
The scholarship funds will be distributed through Financial Aid as follows:
requirements

Fall $3,600
graduate
degree

Spring $3,600
Total: $7,200
Graduate Division Assistantship Appointment
The assistantship funds will be distributed through Payroll as follows:
Fall $1,560
Spring $1,560
Summer $ 692
Total: $3,812
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Maintaining Eligibility
If a student is deemed eligible under New Mexico Title 5 Post-Secondary Education,
Chapter 7 Tuition and Financial Aid, Part 15 Graduate Scholarship Program and
accepts the Graduate Division Scholarship Award,a student must:
1. remain in good academic standing by maintaining a 3.0 G.P.A.;
2. be enrolled as a full-time graduate student (nine graduate credit hours during
the fall or spring semesters; six graduate credit hours during the summer
session);
3. agree to serve in a paid assistantship for ten (10) hours per week during the
academic year and summer sessions; and
4. agree to serve in an unpaid assistantship at WNMU for ten (10) hours per
week during the academic year.
Termination of Graduate Division Scholarship
A scholarship is terminated upon the occurrence of:
1. withdrawal from the institution by the award recipient;
2. failure to re-enroll for consecutive academic years;
3. failure to be a full-time graduate student;
4. substantial noncompliance by the award recipient with the Graduate Scholarship
Act or its rules, regulations, or procedures.
Application Deadlines
Applications must be received in the Office of the Graduate Division no later than
4:30 p.m. on April 1 of the spring semester for fall awards or September 1 of the fall
semester for spring awards. Students will be notified of the awards by July 1 for fall
awards and December 1 for spring awards. Please send your packet to: Marcia
Harris Bourdette, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of the
Graduate Division, Western New Mexico University, P. O. Box 680, Silver City, New
Mexico 88062, Phone: 575-538-6317, Fax: 575-538-6182, E-mail: bourdettem@
wnmu.edu.

Graduate Credit
Only graduate students may enroll in 500 or 600 level courses; however, seniors at
WNMU who need fewer than 12 credit hours to complete the bachelor’s degree, who
have a grade point average of 3.0, and expect to complete the bachelor’s degree
during the same semester, may petition to enroll in 500 level classes. Students may
take a maximum of six graduate credit hours while completing the undergraduate
degree. Students who are deficient in certain undergraduate courses in the major
field will be expected to remove these deficiencies without graduate credit. When it
is apparent that further work in auxiliary subjects may make a substantial contribu-
tion to the M.A. and M.A.T. graduate program, the student may be allowed to take up
to six credit hours of courses at the undergraduate 400-level. Registration for such
courses must have the approval of the student’s advisor, the Department Chair/
Dean in which the courses are offered, and the Director of the Graduate Division.
The instructor is required to submit to the Director of the Graduate School an outline
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of all extra work undertaken by the graduate student to justify graduate credit in a
400 level course.
When students register for a course numbered below 500 for graduate credit, they
must make certain that the registration form carries official notation of the fact.

Course Numbering Standards

Independent Study Courses

Independent Study Courses may be made available by special arrangement
between the individual student and the professor.
There are three types of arranged Independent Study Courses.
1. Directed Study is used when the student wishes to study some subject not
regularly offered (this course is numbered 585).
2. Directed Research is used when the student is performing research under the
direction of a faculty member (this course is numbered 590).
3. Tutorial Reading is used when a student must take a regularly offered class
on an independent basis. This course is identified with their original course
numbers with a TR/______ at the beginning of the course title.
Independent Study Courses (Directed Study, Directed Research, and Tutorial
Reading) shall be used primarily for the purpose of academic enrichment. The
assignment and approval of Independent Study Courses for other reasons shall
be strictly limited to emergency situations. Coursework earned by “Independent
Study” normally will be limited to six semester hours. Apply to the Graduate
Division for permission to exceed this limit.

Professional Development Credit (School of Education)

Professional Development Credit (PDC) will be offered by Western New Mexico
University (WNMU) for the purpose of professional development, enrichment,
and salary advancement credit. PDC will be accepted only in special cases, for
a maximum of six hours of WNMU degree credit toward program electives, with
prior approval from the Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) or the Advanced
Program Committee (APC), the Dean of the School of Education, and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. PDC courses are not part of WNMU’s approved
programs nor are they appropriate substitutes. Professional Development Credits
requirements

are not recommended for licensure and endorsement purposes. Transcript credit
graduate
degree

will identify PDC by the numbers 444 (undergraduate credit) or 544/ EDUC 545
(graduate credit) and a listing of the course title as Professional Development: “Title
of Course.”

Workshops
Workshop courses are numbered 580. These courses are “special topic workshop”
courses that are developed for numerous reasons including one time pilot courses,
a particular expertise of a visiting faculty member, a field trip, etc. Workshops do not
differ in academic rigor or work requirements from other graduate courses.
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Registration
The University’s academic year is divided into two semesters and two summer
session. Graduate students may enter the Graduate Division at the beginning of
any period. They are expected to register prior to or on the days set aside for that
purpose. Absences, including absences due to late registration, are counted from
the date of registration.

Residence Requirement
All 36 hours of credit except the permitted transfer of six credit hours must be
earned from WNMU.

Student Academic Complaints

There are three categories of academic complaints:
•Assignment of grade
•Professional conduct
•Allegations of discrimination including race, color, national origin, age, sex, and
physical disability
Student complaints concerning an instructor’s assignment of grades, professional
conduct, or allegations of discrimination shall be dealt with in the following manner:
1. The student shall state the complaint in writing to the instructor within 30 univer-
sity working days of receiving grade notification or experiencing the disputed
conduct. Copies of the complaint shall be sent to the Associated Students of
Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) president, the University’s Vice
President for Academic Affairs, and the Affirmative Action officer if appropriate.
The instructor shall, within 10 days of the complaint receipt, investigate the
matter and advise the student in writing as to the findings and decision. Copies
shall be sent to the ASWNMU president, the Vice President for Academic
Affairs, and the Affirmative Action officer if appropriate.
2. Should the matter not be resolved in Step 1, the same procedure shall be
repeated by the student with the department chairperson of the instructor who
received the written complaint. This procedure must be followed by the student
within 10 university working days of receiving the instructor’s response. Copies
shall be sent to the ASWNMU president, the Vice President for Student Affairs,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Affirmative Action office if
appropriate. The department chairperson shall, within 10 days after receiving
the complaint, investigate the matter and advise all parties involved in writing
as to the findings and decision. The investigation may include interviews with
the student, instructor, and other students in the course, other instructors who
have taught the course, and review and comparison of pertinent papers and
examinations.
3. Should the matter not be resolved in Steps 1 and 2, the student shall submit a
written request to the Student Appeals Committee for a hearing. This request
must be made within 5 university working days of receiving the department
chairperson’s response. The Student Appeals Committee shall conduct such
a hearing as may be necessary to review the records at prior levels and make
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a recommendation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The decision

of the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be considered the final action
of this Student Complaint process. Copies of the decision will be sent to all
parties involved.
From the WNMU Student Handbook, Student Academic Complaints.

Note: Appropriate technology will be used to provide distance education students

access to the complaint/appeals process.

Time Limit
All graduate credit, including transfer credit, must have been earned within the
seven years prior to issuance of the graduate degree unless a Petition for Validation
of Courses over Seven Years Old is submitted and approved. This form may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs or accessed through www.wnmu.edu.

Tour Credit Hours (Graduate)

A maximum of six graduate hours of tour credit may be applied toward a master’s degree.

Transfer Credit
A maximum of six credit hours of graduate work may be accepted for transfer and
applied toward the master’s degree at WNMU. Continuing education and extension
courses are excluded. Correspondence work will not be accepted for graduate
credit. The work accepted must be approved by the advisor(s) and department
Chair/Dean based upon its appropriateness to the student’s degree plan and must
have been earned no more than seven years prior to the issuance of the graduate
degree. No transfer hours will be accepted if a student is completing a 30-hour
second master's degree.

requirements

graduate
degree
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Graduate Program Requirements

ALLIED HEALTH, SCHOOL OF
MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This degree is designed for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
who want to advance their skills to Master's entry-level Occupational Therapist. The
on-line format with occasional weekend laboratory experiences per semester makes
this degree ideal for the working individual. A full-time or part-time tract option is
available. In addition to an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science in any subject area is required prior to admission.
The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O.
Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is
(301) 652-AOTA. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national
certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National
Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful comple-
tion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses
are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that
a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification
examination or attain state licensure.
An application for admission to the OT Program must be completed separately
from WNMU Graduate Division admission. A maximum of 20 students per year are
admitted. Applications are accepted year round with decisions made by the end of
spring semester until classes are filled for each fall class with admission occurring
in the fall only.
Admission Procedure
• Apply to the M.O.T. Program. Application is available online from the Department
Web page or contact the Occupational Therapy Program at: Occupational
Therapy Program, WNMU, PO Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062, phone 575-574-
5170, or e-mail leonardc1@wnmu.edu;
• To enter into the COTA to MOT program proof of initial certification as an
occupational therapy assistant, through the National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy, is required. Two letters of reference with at least one being
from current or former supervising OTR are required;
• Complete the WNMU graduate school admission requirements.
• Official transcript evaluation must show proof of the following required prerequi-
sites:
English Composition or Technical Writing 100 level or above 3
Human Anatomy and Physiology 200 level or above 4
Human Kinesiology 3
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Introduction to Occupational Therapy 2

Medical Terminology 1
General or (Human) Psychology 100 level or above 3
Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology 200 level or above 3
Human Development Through the Life Span 100 level or above 3
Sociology 100 level or above 3
Statistics 200 level or above 3

Students in the MOT program must adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the
MOT Student Manual throughout the program.

Master of Occupational Therapy

(63 credit hours)

Core Requirements
OCTH 500 Occupations 3
OCTH 501 Theory I 3
OCTH 502 Applied Neuroscience 4
OCTH 503 Occupational Performance * Mental Health 5
OCTH 504 Research I 3
OCTH 505 Theory II 3
OCTH 511 Leadership & Management 4
OCTH 600 Assessments & Evaluation Tools 2
OCTH 601 Occup. Performance for Infants, Children/Adolescents 5
OCTH 603 Emerging Practice 3
OCTH 604 Occup. Performance for Adults/Geriatrics 5
OCTH 605 Evidence Based Practice 2
OCTH 606 Research II 3
OCTH 610 Level II A Fieldwork 9
OCTH 611 Level II B Fieldwork 9
Total for Degree 63
requirements

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degree
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND

ECONOMICS, SCHOOL OF
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Western New Mexico University at its Silver City campus is fully accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
The M.B.A. degree is designed for persons intending to pursue careers as manage-
ment generalists. The graduate courses in Business Administration are designed
to develop analytical skills and provide in-depth knowledge of modern business
management. The case method is emphasized to better prepare students for
responsible positions in the business environment.
The following policies apply to the M.B.A. program:
1. The M.B.A. program does not require a thesis.
2. No more than three credit hours with a grade of C can count toward the
M.B.A. degree.
3. Three grades of C or lower will result in dismissal from the program.
4. The M.B.A. Program accepts students with or without prior business adminis-
tration coursework. Two options are available to students entering the M.B.A.
program.
Option 1. An undergraduate degree that includes the following courses
or equivalents:
BSAD 230 Principles of Financial Accounting
BSAD 231 Principles of Managerial Accounting
BSAD 340 Principles of Marketing
BSAD 350 Principles of Management
BSAD 370 Principles of Finance
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics
MATH 321 Statistics
Proficiency in basic word processing, College Algebra, basic elements of
Calculus and spreadsheet programs is expected.
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Option 2. An undergraduate degree in a non-business field.

The Master’s degree programs in business require a minimum of 36 semester
credit hours of graduate level work beyond the common professional compo-
nent. The common professional component may be completed in either under-
graduate courses as in Option 1 above or graduate courses. With the advice
of the M.B.A. advisor the common professional component requirement can be
met with a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses and in unusual
situations by work experience and CLEP tests. The following graduate courses
are designed to meet common core course requirements:
BSAD 500 Survey of Business I 3
BSAD 501 Survey of Business II 3
BSAD 502 Survey of Math & Statistics for MBA’s 3
ECON 500 Economic Analysis 3
Courses above are graduate level courses but will not count toward the 36 hours
required for the M.B.A.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.)

(36 credit hours)

Business Administration Core Requirements

BSAD 510 Social Responsibility & Business Ethics 3
BSAD 530 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3
BSAD 540 Analysis for Marketing Planning 3
BSAD 550 Management & Organizational Theory 3
BSAD 552 Human Resource Management 3
BSAD 556 Production & Operation Analysis 3
BSAD 560 Advanced Business Statistics 3
BSAD 570 Managerial Finance in Theory & Practice 3
BSAD 586 Advanced International Business 3
BSAD 597 Managerial Policy & Strategy 3
ECON 512 Comparative Analysis Using Managerial Economics 3
Total credit hours 33

Guided Electives
Graduate Electives approved by advisor 3
requirements

Degree Total 36
graduate
degree

International Business Concentration

Nine additional semester credit hours over and above the existing 33 credit
hour core MBA degree requirements may be taken.
BSAD 545 Advanced International Marketing 3
BSAD 565 International Human Resource Management 3
BSAD 575 International Investment 3
Concentration credit hours 9
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EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF
The School of Education at its Silver City and Gallup campuses offers the following
programs:

Masters of Arts in Counseling (M.A.) - Silver City and Gallup

Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership (M.A.) - Silver City and Gallup
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education (M.A.T.) - Silver City and
Gallup
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education (M.A.T.) - Silver City and
Gallup
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Reading Education (M.A.T.) - Silver City
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Special Education (M.A.T.) - Silver City and
Gallup
Teaching endorsements in Bilingual Education and TESOL - Silver City and
Gallup
School Psychology Licensure Program - Silver City and Gallup
Courses leading to a New Mexico Alternative Teaching Licensure in Elementary,
Secondary, and Special Education

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING

The MA program in Counseling is a 60 credit program aligned with CACREP
(Council on the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
standards and offered with field experience (practicum and internship) in either
agency setting or school counseling. The program meets all educational and
field experience requirements for mental health licensure through the New Mexico
Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, school counseling through the New Mexico
Public Education Department, and certification from the National Board for Certified
Counselors. Students must meet with a program advisor before enrolling in courses
to plan their program of study leading to appropriate field experiences. Students
must obtain a Counseling Program Handbook, as this Program Handbook outlines in
more detail the program of study and other essential information for admission and
progress through the program.
In addition to the Graduate Division Admission requirements, the student in this
program must also:
1. Obtain an application for admission in the Counseling Program from a program
advisor; this application should be completed with all attachments and returned
to the advisor by the end of the first semester of coursework. The complete
application packet must include, but is not limited to the following:
a. The completed application form stating that the student has received Final
Admission Status into the Graduate Division;
b. A Writing sample according to the directions on the application;
c. Disclosure of Criminal Record Form;
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d. Signed Informed Consent Form;

e. Three letters of recommendation by persons who are prepared to evaluate
the prospective student in terms of suitability for graduate work as well as
in the field of counseling;
f. Résumé.
2. The completed application packet must be received prior to scheduling the
intake interview, which should be completed at the end of the first semester or
the beginning of the second semester of coursework. The structured intake
interview will be held with two or more members of the graduate faculty,
including at least one counseling program advisor. The student will be notified
within one week of the intake interview as to its outcome.
3. Students will be advised to enroll in COUN 501, 531, 534, and 579 during their
first year in the program.
4. All entrance requirements must be completed before a degree plan will be filed.
Until all entrance requirements are met, students are considered "conditionally
admitted." "Conditionally admitted" students must meet all entrance require-
ments prior to completing a total of 9 credit hours in the program. Students
who have not completed all entrance requirements prior to completing 9 hours
will be placed on registration hold until all requirements are met.
5. Students must be admitted into the School of Education prior to taking the
Comprehensive Exams.
Students must complete 24 credits (8 courses) in the program before enrolling in
COUN 581 Practicum; these 24 credits must include COUN 501, 523, 531, and 579.
The 12 remaining credits required prior to taking COUN 581 must be approved
by a program advisor in order to satisfactorily prepare students for their intended
practicum and internship sites.
Satisfactory completion of COUN 581, Practicum, will determine eligibility for COUN
582 Internship. COUN 587 Seminar in Group Process must be taken prior to enroll-
ment in COUN 582 Internship. COUN 582 Internship follows the completion of
COUN 581 and is generally taken in the final two semesters of the program repre-
senting a culmination of the field experience in the counseling program.
Students must adhere to policies and procedures outlined in their respective Silver
City or Gallup Program Handbook for progress through the program.
Students must pass either a written comprehensive examination or the Counselor
requirements

Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), as well as other site specific

graduate
degree

requirements as outlined in the respective Program Handbook, as the exit require-

ment for the program. These exams and other requirements are normally completed
during the final semester of the program of study.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING

(Silver City and Gallup Campuses)
(60 credit hours)

Graduate core
COUN 500 Methods of Research 3
COUN 501 The Counseling Profession: Legal, Ethical, & Prof. Issues 3
COUN 505 Multicultural Counseling 3
COUN 522 Substance Abuse Counseling 3
COUN 523 Psychopathology & Psychodiagnostics 3
COUN 525 Child & Adolescent Development & Counseling 3
COUN 527 Assessment of the Individual 3
COUN 529 Grief, Loss, & Trauma 3
COUN 531 Theories & Techniques of Counseling 3
COUN 534 Life Themes & Stages 3
COUN 532 Program Development & Management*
or COUN 555 School Counseling* 3
COUN 578 Topics in Counseling 3
COUN 579 Counseling Pre-Practicum 3
COUN 581 Counseling Practicum* 3
COUN 582 Internship in Counseling* 9
COUN 586 Vocational Guidance/Career Development 3
COUN 587 Seminar in Group Processes 3
COUN 596 Marriage & Family Counseling 3
Degree Total 60
*NOTE:
In order for a student to be admitted into Practicum (COUN 581), he or she must:
Be admitted and currently enrolled as a MA counseling student at WNMU
and have completed the required 24 hours of course work as specified in the
degree plan;
or have a graduate degree in counseling from another institution and the
approval by the counseling faculty and the School of Education Dean.
In order for a student to be admitted into Internship (COUN 582), he or she must:
Be admitted and currently enrolled as a MA counseling student at WNMU and
have successfully completed COUN 581: Practicum as well as required course
work as specified in the degree plan;
or have a graduate degree in counseling from another institution and the
approval by the counseling faculty and the School of Education Dean.

Students take either COUN 532 or COUN 555 depending on their goals and their
intended practicum and internship site(s). Students may choose to take both courses,
in which case one can be substituted for the COUN 578 Topics in Counseling course.
For a second masters in counseling, please see Earning a Second Masters Degree.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is designed “to ignite and nurture a
spirit of learning...”. It prepares teachers and other education professionals for New
Mexico state licensure as school administrators by building increased awareness,
knowledge, and skills for a variety of leadership roles. Leadership, communication,
curriculum, assessment, teacher evaluation, and the use of technology will be
taught by way of active student participation. The State of New Mexico Administrator
Competencies and the Interstate School of Leaders Licensure Consortium
Standards (ISLLCS) will be emphasized to capture the essential aspects of leader-
ship at both the state and national level.
NOTE: An applicant for administrative licensure in New Mexico must hold a level
IIIA teaching license. (Minimum of six years teaching experience). SB133 was
passed into law in April 2009 and may provide an avenue for alternative administra-
tive licensure.
In addition to Graduate Division Admission requirements, the graduate candidate in
this program must:
1. Develop an Admission Portfolio, including:
a) the WNMU Letter of Graduate Division Admission (“FINAL” only);
b) three letters of recommendation from current principal/supervisor, and other
persons who are qualified to assess the leadership, scholarship, and profes-
sional potential of the graduate candidate;
c) a writing sample;
d) a résumé; and
e) a Criminal Disclosure Statement.
2. The EDL 581 and EDL 582 Internships are the culminating courses in the
program with a minimum of 180 hours of supervised field work. The graduate
candidate must have completed at least the five required core EDL courses to
qualify for the internship. The graduate candidate in Educational Leadership
must successfully complete a formal interview and orientation as part of
the application for the internship experience. Candidates must successfully
complete the licensing program, including research and leadership course
work, a comprehensive portfolio assessment, and the New Mexico Teacher
Assessment #35 Educational Administrator Content Knowledge Exam, or the
WNMU Comprehensive Graduate Exams.
requirements

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degree
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

(Silver City and Gallup Campuses)
(36 credit hours)

Graduate Core Requirements (9)

EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development
or PSY 505 Psychology of Learning 3
Total credit hours 9

Educational Leadership Core Requirements (15)

EDL 520 Curriculum, Instruction, & Program Leadership 3
EDL 523 Professional Development & Assessment 3
EDL 524 Characteristics of Effective Leadership 3
EDL 560 Legal Aspects of Education 3
EDL 561 School Finance & Budgeting 3
Total credit hours 15

EDL Core Courses (Select 1 of the following courses) (3)

EDL 525 Education in a Pluralistic Society
or EDL 526 Educational Leadership in the Public Domain
or EDL 530 Resource Management
or EDL 545 Current Educational Trends & Issues 3
Total credit hours 3

Guided Electives (3)

Choose one pre-approved 500-level course from:
BLED, RDG, or SPED
or an additional course from the EDL elective list 3

Required Culminating Core Courses (6)

Note: Student must have completed the six EDL courses to qualify for intern-
ship.
EDL 581 Beginning Internship 3
EDL 582 Advanced Internship 3
Total credit hours 6
Degree Total 36
For a second masters, please see Earning a Second Masters Degree.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

(for students who have no undergraduate/graduate professional education
preparation or whose undergraduate preparation was in a professional edu-
cation major area other than the one pursued for the MAT degree)
This degree is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other
than professional education or in a professional education major area other than the
one pursued for the MAT degree. The student can earn an MAT degree and simulta-
neously qualify for teacher licensure. Students who have undergraduate equivalent
courses must substitute advisor-approved courses. Students considering this program
should have their transcripts audited by the New Mexico Public Education Department
for licensure requirements in a specific field. (If deficiencies are identified they should
be included as addenda to the planned course of study in order to assure eligibility for
licensure.) Each teaching field requires 24-36 competency-based credit hours. See
your advisor for practice teaching placement and additional exit requirements.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the Graduate Division Admission requirements, the student in this
program must also:
1. Submit an application for admission to the School of Education while enrolled
in the EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience class.
2. The completed application form must include the following:
a. Copy of WNMU letter indicating Final Admission status into the
Graduate Division;
b. A completed degree plan with an advisor in the School of Education;
c. Three letters of recommendation: two academic and one other, preferably
from an employer;
d. Complete a brief educational autobiography addressing the question,
"Why Teach?";
e. Taken and passed the NMTA Basic Skills Test with a copy of test scores;
f. Complete FBI fingerprint file;
g. Professional Behaviors and Dispositions Assessment.
Monitoring of Candidate Progress
The School of Education systematically monitors the progress of candidates in the
requirements

MAT Programs. Monitoring stage assessment data is collected once the student has
graduate
degree

been admitted to the School of Education. This includes:

1. Maintaining a 3.0 G.P.A;.
2. No more than one C allowed in the program coursework;
3. Monitoring of elements from the Teacher Education Program outcomes;
4. Professional Behaviors and Dispositions Assessment.
Exit Requirements
In order to exit the MAT program, receive a diploma, and/or be eligible for teacher
licensure in New Mexico, students must provide the following evidence at the end
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of the Practice Teaching semester. These requirements represent the summative

value of mastering the outcomes of the Teacher Education Program:
1. Professional Portfolio
2. Case Study
3. Action Learning Project
4. Video Taped Lesson Analysis
5. Developmental Progress Report
6. Practice Teaching Summative Evaluation
7. Complete all New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA) with passing scores
8. Complete and pass the Comprehensive Exam
9. Teacher Educational Exit Survey (EBI-TEES)
10. Professional Behaviors and Disposition Assessment

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(45 credit hours)
Core Knowledge (9)
EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3
Professional Education Requirements (36)
Foundation (10)
BLED 514 Multicultural Education 3
EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience 1
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application (12)
BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 572 Elementary Methods & Curriculum I 3
EDUC 574 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
Reinforcement (12)
EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 573 Elementary Methods & Curriculum II 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of
hours, Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice
Teaching.
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Capstone (2)
EDUC 592 Practice Teaching - Elementary 1-6
Exit Examination required before graduation

Elementary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits).

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
(Gallup Campus)
(45 credit hours)
Core Knowledge (9)
EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development
or PSY 505 Psychology of Learning 3
Contextual Knowledge (6)
EDUC 505 Exploratory Field Experience - Elementary 1-3
EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
Professional Education Requirements (30)
Foundation (6)
BLED 514 Multicultural Education 3
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Application (9)
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
EDUC 570 Elementary Curriculum & Instruction 6-8
Reinforcement (9)
BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 574 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of
hours, Capstone. EDUC 536 and EDUC 592 are to be taken concurrently.
requirements

Capstone (6)
graduate
degree

EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3

EDUC 592 Practice Teaching - Elementary 1-6

Elementary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits).
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(39 credit hours)

Core Knowledge (9)

EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3

Professional Education Requirements (30)

Foundation (10)
BLED 514 Multicultural Education 3
EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience 1
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
Application (6)
BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
Reinforcement (12)
EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 571 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDUC 574 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 560 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
Capstone (2)
EDUC 594 Practice Teaching - Secondary 1-6
Exit Examination required before graduation

Secondary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits, including 12 upper division credits).

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Gallup Campus)
(39 credit hours)
Core Knowledge (9)
EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development
or PSY 505 Psychology of Learning 3
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Professional Education Requirements (30)

Foundation (12)
BLED 514 Multicultural Education 3
EDUC 507 Exploratory Field Experience - Secondary 1-3
EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Application & Reinforcement (12)
BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 571 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDUC 574 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 560 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of
hours, Capstone.
Capstone (6)
EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 594 Practice Teaching - Secondary 1-6

Secondary Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits, including 12 upper division credits).

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(51 credit hours)

Core Knowledge (9)

EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3
NMTA Basic Skills Taken and Passed

Contextual Knowledge (13)

BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
requirements

graduate

EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3

degree

EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience 1

SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

Professional Education Requirements (29)

Foundation (9)
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
SPED 570 Nature & Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities 3
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Application & Reinforcement (18)

EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
SPED 551 Behavior Management App. with Exceptional Children 3
SPED 552 Families, School, Community Rel & Exceptional Child 3
SPED 554 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3
SPED 556 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3
SPED 569 Nature & Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
or SPED 576 Nature & Needs of Pers/ Emotional & Behavior Disorders 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
Capstone (2)
SPED 541 Practice Teaching - Special Education 1-6
Exit examination required before graduation

Special Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits); requirements must be determined by the NM Public
Education Department.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Gallup Campus)
(48 credit hours)
Core Knowledge (9)
EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development
or PSY 505 Psychology of Learning 3

Contextual Knowledge (9)

BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
NMTA Basic Skills Taken and Passed

Professional Education Requirements (30)

Foundation (12)
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
SPED 552 Families, School, Community Rel & Exceptional Child 3
SPED 570 Nature & Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities 3
Application & Reinforcement (15)
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
SPED 551 Behavior Management App. with Exceptional Children 3
SPED 554 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3
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SPED 556 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3

SPED 569 Nature & Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
or SPED 576 Nature & Needs of Pers/ Emotional & Behavior Disorders 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours,
Capstone. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.
Capstone (3)
SPED 541 Practice Teaching - Special Education 1-6
Exit examination required before graduation

Special Education Teaching Endorsement Fields

For New Mexico State Licensure, students must qualify for a competency based
teaching field (24-36 credits); requirements must be determined by the NM Public
Education Department.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

(for students who have appropriate undergraduate/graduate professional
education preparation)

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(36 credit hours)

Students pursuing their elementary education focus must complete the nine credit
hour education core, complete the 15 credit hour teaching field, and complete the
12 credit hour second teaching field in related areas. Students must work closely
with their advisors.

Education Core Requirements (9)

EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3
requirements

Total credit hours 9

graduate
degree

Elementary Education Requirements (27)

Major Teaching Field courses 15
Second Teaching Field or related areas 12
Total credit hours 27
Degree total 36
Exit examination required before graduation
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

READING EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(45 credit hours)
The Master of Arts in Teaching is awarded after successful completion of the 45
credit hours listed below. Courses reflect the broad area of the state-adopted
competencies. Students who pursue a master’s degree in reading education
must complete the nine credit hour graduate core, and the 30 credit hours in the
Reading Education Core. In lieu of a written comprehensive examination, the
graduate student will take the NMTA Content Knowledge Reading exam during the
semester before graduation. Required reading core may be used as part of the MA
in Interdisciplinary Studies degree.
Core Knowledge (9)
EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3
Contextual Knowledge (6)
BLED 514 Multicultural Education 3
BLED 545 ESL Methods for Content Literacy 3
Reading Education Requirements (30)
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
RDG 512 Diag. & Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners 3
RDG 514 Theoretical Models of Reading 3
RDG 515 Remedial Reading 3
RDG 517 Early Childhood Reading 3
RDG 537 Literacy: Teaching Applications 3
RDG 553 Children’s Literature 3
RDG 560 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3
RDG 581 Practicum in Reading 3

Exit examination, NMTA Reading is required before graduation

Additional Reading Courses (required in the Elementary Language Arts endorse-

ment/teaching field) may be used as substitutes in the Reading Education Program
if warranted.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(36 credit hours)
Students pursuing a degree in Secondary Education must complete the nine credit
hour education core and 20-21 credit hours in one subject area. The remaining six
to seven hours must be advisor approved electives. Subject area concentrations
include art, business marketing, language arts, history, mathematics education,
social sciences, psychology, TESOL, bilingual and movement science. The student
will have an advisor in the School of Education and an advisor from the depart-
ment of the teaching field.

Education Core Requirements (9)

EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3
Total credit hours 9

Secondary Education Requirements (27)

Major Teaching Field courses 21
Advisor approved electives 6
Total credit hours 27
Degree total 36
Exit exam required before graduation

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(39 credit hours)
Students pursuing a degree in Special Education must complete the nine credit
hour education core and 30 graduate credit hours in Special Education. The Master
of Arts in Teaching is awarded after successful completion of the 39 credit hours
listed below. Within first year of program students must pass the NMTA Basic Skills
Examination. NMTA Teacher Competency and the Content Knowledge in Special
requirements

Education must be taken and passed prior to enrolling in the capstone course (SPED
graduate
degree

541). The program includes the required list of courses for state licensure in Special
Education. Students must follow regular policies and procedures for admission to
graduate school, and must consult with a Special Education advisor to file a degree
plan. Special Education courses may be used as part of the MA Interdisciplinary
Studies degree. Check with your advisor for specific courses.

Education Core Requirements (9)

EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History & Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 528 Student Growth & Development 3
Total credit hours 9
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Special Education Requirements (30)

SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
SPED 541 Practice Teaching in Special Education 1-6
SPED 551 Behavior Management App. with Exceptional Children 3
SPED 552 Families, School, Community Rel & Exceptional Child 3
SPED 554 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3
SPED 556 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3
SPED 569 Nature & Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 3
SPED 570 Nature & Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities 3
SPED 576 Nature & Needs of Pers/ Emotional & Behavior Disorders 3
Total credit hours 30
Degree total 39

New Mexico Teacher

Alternative Licensure Program
The WNMU School of Education offers a state approved alternative licensure
program at its Silver City and Gallup campuses in elementary, secondary, and
special education.
The New Mexico State Legislature authorizes the Public Education Commission to
provide alternative routes to New Mexico teacher licensure for persons who hold at
least a baccalaureate degree but have not completed a traditional educator prepara-
tion program.
Option I: Licensure Only
Requirements for admission to the program must be completed concurrently:
1. Hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an appro-
priate endorsement field. Endorsement field requirements determined by the
NM Public Education Department require a minimum of 30 undergraduate
credits that appertain to the licensure area sought. [NMAC 6.60.38 A(1)];
2. Be employed by an accredited private or public school in a teaching position
with a state approved mentorship program;
3. After being admitted but before starting coursework, secure a letter from the
Dean of the School of Education to be sent to the Public Education Department
and the Vice President for Academic Affairs indicating Option I--admission to
an alternative licensure program only;
4. Complete a degree plan with advisor after the second semester to assure that
all NMTA scores are accounted for in the degree plan document. (Gallup only)
Option 2: Alternative Licensure Embedded in MAT
Requirements for admission to the program must be completed concurrently:
1. Apply and be accepted to the WNMU Graduate Division with FINAL admission
status. This includes the following:
a) completion of an Application for Graduate Admission to the WNMU
Admission's Office and check off embedded box;
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b) submission of official copies of transcripts that show the award of a bach-

elor's/master's degree from an accredited institution;
c) evidence of an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 for the last 64/36
credit hours of undergraduate/graduate work; or
d) evidence of an overall grade point average between 2.75 and 2.99 for the
last 64/36 credit hours of undergraduate/graduate work will be admitted on
Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Academic Probation status. An applicant
who has been admitted on Graduate Division FINAL Admission/Academic
Probation status must complete one semester of graduate work designated by
his or her graduate advisor(s) with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better to be
removed from Academic Probation. If a student does not meet these require-
ments, he or she will remain on Academic Probation or may be disqualified.
2. Hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an appro-
priate endorsement field. Endorsement field requirements determined by the
Public Education Department require a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits
that appertain to the licensure area sought. [NMAC 6.60.3.8 A(1)]
3. Employed by an accredited private or public school in a teaching position with
a state approved mentorship program.
4. After being admitted but before starting coursework, secure a letter from the
Dean of the School of Education to be sent to the Public Education Department
and the Vice President for Academic Affairs indicating Option 2--admission to
an MAT program with alternative licensure embedded.
5. Complete a degree plan with advisor after the second semester to assure that
all NMTA scores are accounted for in the degree plan document. (Gallup only).

Practice Teaching Under Contract

Candidates with an employment agreement in a school district may complete their
practice teaching concurrently. Candidates are placed for two semesters under the
supervision of a Clinical Faculty or Cooperating Teacher assigned through WNMU.
At the end of the first semester, candidates will receive an incomplete grade.
Candidates who terminate employment and/or practice teaching at the end of the
first semester will be required to repeat practice teaching or receive a failing grade.
Exceptions to the two semester obligation may be made by the Undergraduate
Programs Committee (UPC) provided the following criteria are met.
1. The candidates must show proof of having completed a minimum of four or
requirements

graduate

more consecutive semesters as a teacher on contract with a school district prior

degree

to applying for practice teaching. The practice teaching experience must be

completed in the same district as the four consecutive semesters of experience.
2. The candidates must show proof of successful teaching experience through
district evaluations and Professional Development Plans. (Gallup only)
3. The candidate must provide a minimum of two written recommendations from
a source directly involved with the teaching experience.
4. The candidate must understand that an Incomplete may be given at the end
of the first semester if the candidate does not demonstrate mastery of the
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ten Program Teacher Outcomes or complete required exit requirements.

Candidates must meet all exit and semester requirements. In addition, candi-
dates must have:
a. Completed all education course work in the Alternative Program.
b. Passed the Basic Skills section of the NMTA.
c. Met all school district requirements.
Exit Requirements
1. Passage of the Teacher Competency and Content subsections of the NMTA.
2. Successful completion of a case study, videotape lesson analysis, action
learning and a portfolio during practice teaching that demonstrates with arti-
facts that all state competencies have been met.
3. All MAT candidates must meet all Graduate Division policies.
4. Licensure-only candidates cannot count more than three credits with a grade of
C toward fulfillment of the requirements for alternative licensure.

Alternative Licensure Plan

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
(Silver City and Gallup Campuses)
(21 credit hours)
Foundation (4)
EDUC 505 Exploratory Field Experience - Elementary (for Gallup)
or EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience - (for Silver City) 1
EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
Application & Reinforcement (15)
EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
EDUC 570 Elementary Curriculum & Instruction (for Gallup) 6
or EDUC 572 Elementary Methods & Curriculum I (for Silver City)
and EDUC 573 Elementary Methods & Curriculum II (for Silver City) 6
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
Capstone (2)
EDUC 592 Practice Teaching - Elementary 1-6

Alternative Licensure Plan

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Silver City and Gallup Campuses)
(18 credit hours)
Foundation (4)
EDUC 507 Exploratory Field Experience - Secondary (for Gallup)
or EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience - (for Silver City) 1
EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
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Application & Reinforcement (12)

EDUC 534 Integration of Technology into Curriculum 3
EDUC 571 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDUC 574 Classroom Assessment 3
RDG 560 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3
Capstone (2)
EDUC 594 Practice Teaching - Secondary 1-6

Alternative Licensure Plan

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Silver City Campus)
(21 credit hours)
Foundation (7)
EDUC 536 Classroom Management 3
EDUC 564 TEP Field Experience 1
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
Application & Reinforcement (12)
RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3
RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
SPED 570 Nature and Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities 3
Capstone (2)
SPED 541 Practice Teaching - Special Education 1-6

Alternative Licensure Plan

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Gallup Campus)
(20 credit hours)
Foundation (6)
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 551 Behavior Management App. with Exceptional Children 3
Application & Reinforcement (12)
requirements

graduate

RDG 510 Teaching of Reading 3

degree

RDG 511 Corrective Reading Instruction 3

SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
SPED 569 Nature & Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
or SPED 570 Nature & Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities
or SPED 576 Nature & Needs of Pers/ Emotional & Behavior Disorders 3
Capstone (2)
SPED 541 Practice Teaching - Special Education 1-6
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School Psychology
Western New Mexico University offers a School Psychology licensure program for
entry-level school psychologists in the state of New Mexico. The Program is an
interdepartmental collaborative effort between the School of Education and the
Department of Social Sciences. State approved licensure is awarded by the New
Mexico Public Education Department.
Completion of the courses for licensure does not automatically lead to a degree. The
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) may be obtained by combining
the psychology, special education, or counseling coursework generated en route to
a school psychology licensure. For the MAIS degree, all courses must be taken at
WNMU except for a maximum of six credit hours of graduate work transferred and
applied toward a Master’s Degree.
Please consult with a school psychology advisor in either the School of Education or
the Department of Social Sciences for more information.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE

(Silver City and Gallup Campuses)
(60 credit hours)

School Psychology Core Requirements

COUN 500 Methods of Research 3
COUN 505 Multicultural Counseling
or PSY 501 Comparative Multicultural Social Studies 3
COUN 531 Theories & Techniques of Counseling 3
COUN 587 Seminar in Group Processes 3
EDL 524 Characteristics of Effective Leadership
or EDL 560 Legal Aspects of Education 3
PSY 506 Social Psychology
or COUN 588 Psychopharmacology for Counselors & Therapists 3
PSY 512 Psychopathology 3
PSY 520 Diagnostics & Evaluation 3
PSY 521 Advanced Clinical Seminar 3
PSY 523 Child Clinical Psychology 3
PSY 526 Introduction to School Psychology 3
PSY 581 School Psychology Internship (3 minimum - 3 cr. each) 9
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 551 Behavioral Management App. with Exceptional Children 3
SPED 552 Families, School, Community Rel. & Exceptional Children 3
SPED 554 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3
SPED 556 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3
SPED 576 Nature & Needs of Pers/Emotional & Behavior Disorders 3
Total credit hours 60
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES,
DEPARTMENT OF
MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
This unique degree allows students advanced study in multiple disciplines and
the chance to see the interconnectedness of those disciplines. In addition to the
Graduate Division Admission requirements. A minimum of 36 hours is required for
the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) degree. Students are required
to select two or three fields of study. The degree requires at least 18 hours in one
of the fields of study. For a field of study to be listed on a student’s transcript as a
concentration, at least 9 credit hours must be completed in that field.
At this time, the credit-hour distributions that students tend to select are:
Two fields: 18 hrs Field 1 18 hrs Field 2
27 hrs Field 1 9 hrs Field 2
Three Fields: 18 hrs Field 1 9 hrs Field 2, 9 hrs Field 3
Students obtaining a second Master's Degree must complete the minimum require-
ment of 30 credit hours earned from WNMU with a minimum of 15 credit hours in
the first field of study. At this time, the credit-hour distributions that students tend
to select are:
Two fields: 18 hrs Field 1 12 hrs Field 2
15 hrs Field 1 15 hrs Field 2
An official degree plan, approved by the advisor(s) or Department Chair(s)/Dean(s)
in all fields of study, must be submitted according to each department’s policy.
Students must meet comprehensive exit requirement(s) (thesis, capstone, or exit
examination) as determined by each participating academic department.
This degree can be completed through face-to-face courses, online courses, or
a combination of both formats. Participating departments, offering fields of study
within the MAIS degree, are listed below. Please note that the availability of a given
field of study varies across campus locations, including for students studying at a
distance. If you are a fully online student, consult the WNMU Online Programs web
resources for available concentrations (not all programs are available online, but the
requirements

list continues to grow).

graduate
degree

It is extremely important that students communicate with the appropriate advisor

in each field of study prior to taking courses in order to plan their course of study
and satisfy program specific admission requirements. Any specified course pre-
requisites should be discussed with the field advisor and/or course instructor. The
MAIS degree may or may not prepare the student for licensure or certification in the
chosen fields.
More information can be obtained about the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies from Jennifer Coleman, Ph.D., Department Chair, at 575-538-6257 or
colemanj1@wnmu.edu. If you are a fully online student, additional support is avail-
able by emailing interdisciplinary@wnmu.edu or by phone at 575-538-6650.
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Departments/Schools Offering Graduate Level Coursework

Allied Health, School of
Business Administration & Economics, School of
Chicana/o & Hemispheric Studies, Department of
Criminal Justice & Chemical Dependency, Department of
Education, School of
Expressive Arts, Department of
Humanities, Department of
Mathematics & Computer Science, Department of
Natural Sciences, Department of
Social Sciences, Department of
Social Work, School of

Program Specific Admission and Graduation Requirements

Business Administration & Economics, School of
The School of Business Administration and Economics offers curriculum support for the
MAIS degree in the fields of Business Administration and Management. This school has
no additional admission requirements beyond those of the WNMU Graduate Division.
Chicano/Chicana & Hemispheric Studies, Department of
This department has no additional admission requirements beyond those of the WNMU
Graduate Division.
Criminal Justice & Chemical Dependency, Department of
This department has no additional admission requirements beyond those of the WNMU
Graduate Division.
A two hour written comprehensive exam is required for a student who is completing
nine hours of Criminal Justice coursework; a four hour exam is required for a
student who is completing eighteen hours of Criminal Justice coursework. The exam
question(s) will integrate concepts from across the spectrum of courses taken by
the student.
The comprehensive exam must be completed no later than one semester following
the completion of coursework. The student must notify his/her academic advisor
by the end of the eighth week in the semester that he/she intends to complete
the comprehensive exam. If the student doesn’t reside in the Silver City area,
the student is responsible for identifying a proctor and obtaining approval of the
proctor from the student’s academic advisor. This must be completed by the end of
the eighth week in the semester. If the student takes the comprehensive exam in
the summer, notification to the advisor, and selection and approval of a proctor (if
applicable) must be completed by the beginning of the summer session. The exam
should be administered no later than four weeks prior to the end of the semester.
Comprehensive exams are graded on a pass/fail basis. The grader will provide
written feedback if the student fails the exam. A student is allowed to re-take
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the exam once. New examination question(s) will be written and the test will be
re-administered within four weeks of notification to the student that he/she failed
the first attempt.
A student taking an eighteen hour emphasis in Criminal Justice may choose a thesis

descriptions

graduate
option. Three credit hours of thesis may be counted towards the eighteen hours of

course
Criminal Justice coursework. Procedures for selecting a thesis topic and a thesis
committee are contained in the “Thesis Option” section of the catalog.
Education, School of
The School of Education requires a specific program application process for admis-
sion into any School of Education field of study. All application materials (speci-
fied below) must be submitted as one complete packet to the School of Education
advisor(s). This application packet is reviewed by the Advanced Programs
Committee of the School of Education. After the committee reviews the applica-
tion, the student is notified of acceptance or denial into the desired field(s) of study
within the School of Education. Upon acceptance, the student works with her or his
advisor in the designated field(s) of study to create a degree plan to be filed with the
Registrar’s office. It is recommended that the application process be completed and
the student obtain acceptance before beginning graduate courses within the School
of Education. Both the application process and the degree plan must be completed
by the end of the first semester of graduate work.
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Program Application for the School of
Education includes the following:
• Data and Tracking Form, completed, form provided
• Criminal Record Disclosure Form, completed and signed, form provided
• Three letters of recommendation, using forms provided
• Writing sample of 2-3 pages, Topic: “Why I want a Master of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies degree in the fields of _______________________.”
• Current Résumé
• Teacher Licensure Number Form, completed and signed, form provided
• Additional program specific admissions forms, as required
• (Note: Any field experience course will have additional requirements)
Application packets (including appropriate forms) are available from the School of
Education.
Expressive Arts, Department of
The Expressive Arts Department offers curriculum support for the MAIS degree
in the field of Art. For graduate admission in Art, students must submit a portfolio
of accomplished artwork (20 images on CD/DVD), an autobiography, and a state-
ment of goals and art philosophy. In addition, admission to the visual arts graduate
program requires a BA/BS or BFA degree in art, music, theater, or any other field
with an art minor equivalent to WNMU’s 23 credit art minor. Applications for the Art
field of study in the MAIS degree program are available from the Expressive Arts
Department. Each graduate Art student, once admitted, must select an advisor in
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his or her area of studio concentration. Students admitted into the MAIS program
are eligible to apply for the Graduate Assistantship in the McCray Gallery.
Humanities, Department of
This department has no additional admission requirements beyond those of the
WNMU Graduate Division.
The exit requirement for MAIS students in the writing discipline (WRTG) shall
consists of a writing portfolio (50-100 pages of the student's best work completed
at WNMU and a reflective essay (1,500-2,500 words). The essay should address
what the student has learned as a writer in the MAIS program, using terms and
concepts taught in the writing classes; and what the student has learned as an editor
and colleague in the MAIS program, with a discussion on how best to critique and
discuss the work of other writers.
Mathematics & Computer Science, Department of
This department has no additional admission requirements beyond those of the
WNMU Graduate Division.
Natural Sciences, Department of
The Natural Sciences department offers curriculum support to students who are
interested in focusing on Biology within the MAIS degree program. For graduate
admission in Biology, students must have a BA/BS in Biology or a closely related
field, or a BA/BS degree in another field and sufficient preparatory coursework in
biological sciences as determined by the program advisor. Students will select a
member of the full-time Biology faculty who will agree to serve as their advisor for the
Biology field of study. Prior to enrolling in graduate coursework, graduate students
must secure a degree plan signed by their advisor. A minimum of 18 credit hours
in Biology is required.
Social Sciences, Department of
This department has no additional admission requirements beyond those of the
WNMU Graduate Division.
Social Work, School of
This department has no additional admission requirements beyond those of the
WNMU Graduate Division.
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SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

descriptions

graduate
course
The program leading to a master's degree in social work (M.S.W.) builds on a liberal
arts foundation and is designed to prepare social workers for leadership roles in
developing and providing services to individuals, families, groups, communities, and
organizations.
The M.S.W. Program is in the process of accreditation by the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE) and is designed primarily for the rural practitioner. Classes are
face to face, online, and in a weekend ITV format in Silver City, Deming, Lordsburg,
Truth or Consequences, or Gallup. M.S.W. graduates from CSWE accredited
programs are eligible for advanced practice state licensure.
Application is made both to the WNMU Graduate Division and to the Social Work
Program. Social Work application materials are available on the WNMU website at
http://www.wnmu.edu/academic/healthscience/socwk/EnterTitlMeMSW4.htm, and
more information can be obtained from Beth Walker, Dean, at 575-538-6323 or
walkerb@wnmu.edu. Application to the University's Graduate Division is made
through http://www.wnmu.edu/NewStudents/newpages/GradAdmissions.shtml.
The School does not give credit for life experience. Additionally, a comprehensive
exam is not required for students enrolled in the Master of Social Work program.”
M.S.W. Programs

The M.S.W. is offered through the following options:

Advanced Standing M.S.W. Program

This program is designed for some exceptional B.S.W. students who have gradu-
ated from a CSWE accredited B.S.W. program. A limited number of students are
accepted into this program. Students in Advanced Standing begin graduate studies
in the summer, followed by two semesters of full-time study in the academic year,
allowing them to complete the program in one calendar year if they so choose.
Applicants for admission to the Advanced Standing program must have:
1. A bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited social work
program;
2. Three letters of recommendation: two (2) work and one (1) reference. One
reference letter must be from a M.S.W. who can evaluate the applicant's
performance in field placement, e.g., current or most recent practice professor
or field supervisor;

3. Meet all other admission requirements for the M.S.W. program.

Two-Year M.S.W. Program
The two-year M.S.W. program is designed for students who have chosen to pursue
a graduate social work degree and are prepared to matriculate on a full-time basis.
Participants in the Two-Year Program are enrolled in four classes per semester and
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in field placement three days a week. This track will allow the student to complete
the program in two calendar years.
Applicants for admission to the Two Year M.S.W. program must have:
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus paid or volun-
tary experience in the field; and

2. An undergraduate record demonstrating academic achievement.

Three-year M.S.W. program
The three-year M.S.W. program is designed for students who have chosen the
profession but are not prepared to matriculate on a two-year basis. Participants in
the three-year program must meet the same admission requirements as those for
full-time students. Students admitted to this program are assisted by educational
advisors who help them develop individualized plans of study.
The standard three-year M.S.W. program includes six semesters and two summers
for courses. The School does not guarantee that current employment can be used
as a field placement, but it may be available on a case by case basis.
Those already employed full time in a social work agency may be able to work
toward an M.S.W. without leaving their jobs, providing that:
1. They have been employed by the agency for at least six months prior to begin-
ning field placement and have passed the probationary period to be consid-
ered a permanent employee;
2. The agency will provide opportunities for learning that meet the requirements
of a field practicum in professional education; and
3. The agency will provide a staff person with an M.S.W. and at least two years
of post-masters experience to serve as a field instructor. If an M.S.W. is not
available at the agency, it is possible that other arrangements may be made.
Students in the three-year M.S.W. program should meet with the Director of Field
Placement early in their first year of study to discuss field placement arrangements.
Students should not make their own placement arrangements.
Application Dates
Applications to the M.S.W. Programs at Western New Mexico University are
accepted on a rolling basis. Preference for Advanced Standing admission will be
given to applicants who apply by March 1st.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Advanced Standing
(45 credit hours)

Core Requirements
SWK 501 Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice 3
SWK 520 Understanding the Rural Community 3
SWK 521 Social Work Clinical Intervention & Assessment 3
SWK 610 Social Work Administration & Supervision 3
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SWK 620 Advanced Psycho-Social Approaches for Rural Practice 3

SWK 621 Rural Community Organization & Development 3
SWK 630 Rural Social Welfare Policy 3
SWK 640 Applied Social Work Research 3

descriptions

graduate
SWK 681 Advanced Field Practicum I 6

course
SWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum II 6
Approved Guided Electives 9
Total Degree 45

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Non-Advanced Standing
(66 credit hours)

Core Requirements
SWK 501 Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice 3
SWK 510 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3
SWK 511 Generalist Social Work Practice 3
SWK 520 Understanding the Rural Community 3
SWK 521 Social Work Clinical Intervention & Assessment 3
SWK 522 Group Dynamics in Social Work Practice 3
SWK 530 Foundation of Social Welfare Policy 3
SWK 540 Foundation of Social Work Research Methods 3
SWK 581 Foundation Field Practicum I 3
SWK 582 Foundation Field Practicum II 3
SWK 610 Social Work Administration & Supervision 3
SWK 620 Advanced Psycho-Social Approaches for Rural Practice 3
SWK 621 Rural Community Organization & Development 3
SWK 630 Rural Social Welfare Policy 3
SWK 640 Applied Social Work Research 3
SWK 681 Advanced Field Practicum I 6
SWK 682 Advanced Field Practicum II 6
Approved Guided Electives 9
Total Degree 66
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Graduate Course Descriptions

Western New Mexico University does not offer all the classes listed in this catalog every semester
or every year.

The following pages provide brief descriptions of course offerings. Course listings are subject to
change. Each semester the university publishes a schedule of classes which provides a detailed
listing of courses offered and the times and places of instruction. Courses listed in the schedule
of classes are subject to change.

EXPLANATORY NOTES ment. A student who has not fulfilled any

Numbering of Courses prerequisites for a course may be dropped by
the instructor of the course.
Course numbering is based on the content
level of material presented in courses. Cancellation of courses:
The university reserves the right to cancel
Courses numbered: courses that do not meet enrollment
minimums or are not suitably staffed by quali-
100-299 . . . primarily for freshmen and soph- fied faculty.
omores.
300-499 . . . primarily for juniors and seniors. KEYS TO SYMBOLS
500-699 . . . primarily for students enrolled
in master’s degree programs or Course descriptions include a variety of
the equivalent. Undergraduate (symbols conveying essential information. The
students may enroll if they have following standard course description with
submitted and received approval explanation of symbols serves as a model:
on a Petition for Undergraduate
Student to Register for Graduate BSAD 333. Cost Accounting. The costs
Course form. of production processing and construc-
444 & 544, Courses are for professional tion of manufactured goods; designed
EDUC 545 development only, not degree to show how accounting can serve as a
credit. means of control. Prerequisites: BSAD
230 and 231. Fall only. (3)
Variable credit courses
(1-3) indicates variable credit, the minimum BSAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . department name
and maximum credit limitations per semester 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . course number
are shown. An example: Cost Accounting . . . . . . . course title
“The costs of...’’ . . . . . . . explanation of
MATH 580. Workshop in Mathematics. course content
Theory and practical application of a Prerequisite: BSAD 230 . required to be taken
relevant mathematics topic. (1-3) before a student
can enroll in a
Cross-listed courses: particular course
Courses in which students may earn credit Fall only . . . . . . . . . . . . . taught Fall semester
under either of two disciplines (e.g., SOC or (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . number of credits
HIST) for the same offering.
Note: not all of the above information may be
Corequisite: noted in each course.
A requirement which must be taken concur-
rently with another course.

Prerequisite:
A requirement which must be fulfilled before
a student can enroll in a particular course.
Permission of the instructor for a student to
attend a class is implied when the student has
met the prerequisites specified by the depart-
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Art
ART 500. Special Project. Students who have earned an Undergraduate Degree
may take this graduate independent study course in conjunction with an offered

descriptions
undergraduate art course provided the instructor is willing to work with the student to

graduate
course
ensure additional content is provided. Course may be repeated 3 times in each area
of art. Note: These courses will not count towards your graduate interdisciplinary
degree requirements. (1-3)
ART 525. Elementary Art Methods. Explores the importance of art in the class-
room and in society. It promotes understanding of the art needs and abilities of
children, grades K-6. This course provides future teachers with professional skills,
methods, and experiences in teaching toward those needs and abilities. (3)
ART 550. Secondary Art Methods. Explores the importance of art in the
secondary curriculum, and in society. It promotes understanding of the art needs
and abilities of adolescents, grades 7-12. This course provides future teachers with
professional skills, methods, and experiences to teach art at the secondary level. (3)
ART 577. Graduate Seminar. Lecture/discussion course which unites students
from different areas of art specialization into a forum. Students focus on pertinent
issues in art through discussion, research and presentations. This course may be
repeated 3 times. Prerequisites: two graduate studio Art courses. Spring only. (1)
ART 580. Art Workshop. Intensive workshops of varying lengths with visiting
professors or of a specialized nature, including national or international travel study
tours, to supplement the regular curriculum. (1-6)
*ART 578, 579, 583, 584, 586, 587, 588, 589. Studio Work. ART 578 Graphic
Design (4); ART 579 Clay (3); ART 583 Painting (3); ART 584 Printmaking (4);
ART 586 Drawing (3); ART 587 Sculpture (3); ART 588 Photography (3); ART 589
Papermaking (3). Students may register only by permission of the professor under
whom they will study. Courses may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
(3-4)
ART 593. Graduate Exhibit and Final Portfolio Review. The Graduate Exhibition
is the final assessment of the student’s level of personal development, aesthetic
growth and professional talent. The student will take on all the responsibility of the
exhibit. (1)
*NOTE. Studio work courses are concurrent offerings with 400 level studio work
courses.

Bilingual Education
BLED 501. Current Issues in Language Minority Education. This meets the
requirements for a foundation course for the bilingual and TESOL endorsements.
Recommended for all teachers, counselors, and educational administrators who
work with language minority students, families, and communities. (3)
BLED 514. Multicultural Education. This is an education foundations course for
Teacher Education, Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language educa-
tion students. Students will participate in multicultural classroom practices that are
grounded in the lives of students, critical, anti-racist, pro-justice, participatory, expe-
riential, visionary, academically rigorous, and culturally sensitive. (3)
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BLED 516. Indo-Chicano Cultures and Pedagogy. Contrasting culture patterns

including an introduction to historical and sociological aspects of Indigenous and
Chicano cultures: prepares the teacher trainee to present units on history, culture,
folklore, fine arts and native traditions to students in the Southwest. (3)
BLED 517. Mexican Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical
Mexican values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature.
(Taught in Spanish). Required for the bilingual endorsement. (3)
BLED 519. Navajo Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical Navajo
values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature. (Taught in
Navajo). Required for the bilingual endorsement. (3)
BLED 521. Zuni Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical Zuni
values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature. (Taught in
Zuni). Required for the bilingual endorsement. (3)
BLED 527. Linguistics 1 for L2 Teachers. Linguistics 1 for Second Language
teachers is a review of the components of the science of language and how these
relate to teaching the second language learner. Required for bilingual and TESOL
teachers to work in ESL instruction with children, youth and adults. Recommended
for all teachers. (3)
BLED 528. Linguistics 2 for L2 Teachers. Linguistics 2 for Second Language
teachers covers sociolinguistics and/or phonetics, phonemics, articulatory phonetics,
points and manner of articulation and how these relate to the second language
learner, and the bilingual or bicultural child, or the elementary, secondary or adult
student. This second level linguistics course prepares teachers to work in ESL
instruction. (3)
BLED 531. Language Arts in Spanish. Survey of the needs, orientation, and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching
of Spanish speaking students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy
Development. (3)
BLED 532. Language Arts in Zuni. Survey of the needs, orientations and approaches
teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching of Zuni students.
Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy Development. (3)
BLED 533. Language Arts in Navajo. Survey of the needs, orientations and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching of
Navajo students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy Development. (3)
BLED 534. Content Literacy in Spanish. Specialized techniques used for
teaching the Spanish speaking bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction
in the content areas; required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. (3)
BLED 535. Content Literacy in Zuni. Specialized techniques used for teaching
the Zuni bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in the content areas;
required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. (3)
BLED 536. Content Literacy in Navajo. Specialized techniques used for teaching
the Navajo bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in the content
areas; required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. (3)
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BLED 537. Teaching Reading in Spanish. Advanced course in teaching reading

and writing in Spanish as a first or second language to children, youth or adults.
Survey of the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in class
instructions for appropriate teaching of Hispanic students. (3)

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graduate
BLED 538. Teaching Reading in Zuni. Advanced course in teaching reading and

course
writing in Zuni as a first or second language to children, youth or adults. Survey of
the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in class instruc-
tions for appropriate teaching of Zuni students. (3)
BLED 539. Teaching Reading in Navajo. Advanced course in teaching reading
and writing in Navajo as a first or second language to children, youth or adults.
Survey of the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in class
instructions for appropriate teaching of Navajo students. (3)
BLED 541. English Language Acquisition & Development. The use of ESL
techniques and strategies for the English language acquisition of English Language
Learners; Required for TESOL endorsement. Recommended for Language Arts
Endorsement and as an elective for all educators. (3)
BLED 545. ESL Methods for Content Literacy. Current trends, assessment,
and sheltered instruction for literacy development of English Language Learners.
Emphasis will be on meeting the standards and outcomes of the New Mexico
TESOL endorsement for teaching content using ESL methods. (3)

Biology
BIOL 522. Evolution. The study of changes in natural populations of organisms
and the dynamics underlying those changes. Evolutionary processes including
mutation, genetic recombination, natural selection, migration, and genetic drift are
reviewed, as well as their microevolutionary and macroevolutionary consequences;
three lectures or discussion periods per week. Offered alternate years. (3)
BIOL 525/527. Range Vegetation & lab. Focuses on rangeland plants of the
southwest, with emphasis on identification, biology, ecology, and cultural value of
rangeland species. Moderate attention is placed on the history of rangelands in the
United States, federal rangeland legislation, and other topics involving rangeland
management as it applies to vegetation. (4)
BIOL 532. Biogeography. An overview of the planet Earth. Studies of plant and
animal distribution are based upon ecological, evolutionary, and physical factors.
Offered alternate years. (3)
BIOL 542/543. Ornithology & lab. Introductory scientific study of birds, with emphasis
on North American species. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week; two
Saturday field trips required. (4)
BIOL 548/549. Herpetology & lab. The study of amphibians and reptiles will review
the evolutionary history, phylogenetic relationships, global diversity, life history, and
general biology of these important groups. Laboratory will focus on the identification
of the regional herpetofauna; three lectures and one laboratory per week with at
least one required weekend field trip. Offered alternate years. (4)
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BIOL 551/553. Mammalogy & lab. The study of fur-bearing animals, including their
structure, behavior, life histories, and taxonomic relationship; three lectures and one
laboratory period per week; one weekend field trip required. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 557/559. Entomology & lab. An introduction to the biology, classifica-
tion, ecology, and evolution of insects, with emphasis on the roles insects play in
global ecosystems and human affairs. Entomology has applications in fields of
ecology, medicine, agriculture, forestry, and conservation, and is a suitable course
for students pursuing careers in those areas. Offered in the fall of odd numbered
years. (4)
BIOL 560. Cell Physiology. Focus primarily on cell metabolism, with emphasis on
applications of thermodynamics in cell metabolism; enzyme structure, mechanism
and regulations; oxygen-independent respiration (glycolysis, fermentation); aerobic
respiration (Kreb cycle, electron transport system, chemiosmomosis); and photo-
synthesis. (3)
BIOL 565/567. Molecular Genetics & lab. Focus on the molecular basis of inheri-
tance, including nucleic acid chemistry, protein synthesis, DNA mutation and repair,
control of gene expression, genetics of cancer, transposable elements, extranuclear
inheritance and DNA technology. Offered alternate years. (4)
BIOL 571/573. Microbiology & lab. The study of microbial biology with a focus on
structure, metabolism, taxonomy and pathogenisis. This course is intended to give
students a broad understanding of microbiology including the historical context of
many advances in the field. Students will also become familiar with many commonly
used laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. (4)
BIOL 574. Virology. A broad view into the field of viral biology including animal and
plant viruses as well as bacteriophages. The course will describe viral morphology,
taxonomy, reproduction and viral-host interactions. Offered alternate years. (3)
BIOL 576/578. Immunology & lab. Focus on the fundamentals of the mammalian
immune system including innate, acquired, cellular and humoral immunity. Vaccines,
autoimmunity and hematopiesis will also be discussed. Offered alternate years. (4)

Business
BSAD 500. Survey of Business I. A survey course in the basic concepts of
accounting and finance. Each module of instruction is tested separately with propor-
tionate weight to each topic for grading. (3)
BSAD 501. Survey of Business II. A survey course in business that includes 45
contact hours in marketing and management. (3)
BSAD 502 Survey of Math and Statistics for MBAs. A survey course of math-
ematics and statistics for those who do not have a strong mathematical background.
This course will be optional at the discretion of the MBA advisor who may excuse
engineers, math majors, science majors or others who have had adequate math-
ematical preparation as evidenced by their academic record. (3)
BSAD 510. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics. A study of selected
contemporary issues facing American and international business and society via
readings, discussions, research, and writing. A required course for the M.B.A.
Summer only. (3)
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BSAD 520. Business Negotiation. Provides the students with the diagnostic
tools needed to choose effective bargaining strategies. Applies theory through case
studies of read and simulated negotiations. Prerequisite: BSAD 350. An elective
course. (3)

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graduate
BSAD/ECON/HIST 523. Railroad History: Case Study in America's First Big

course
Business. Case study of an American industry, from conception to present, to
develop historically based critical thinking skills to identify and anticipate trends in
technology, financing, supply, labor-relations, society, human geography, govern-
ment relations, and economic development with particular attention to the legal and
regulatory environment. An elective course. Summer only. (3)
BSAD 530. Advanced Managerial Accounting. An in-depth study of the informa-
tion and reporting needs of contemporary management and the uses of accounting
information in facilitating the planning, control and special decision-making func-
tions of management. Prerequisites: BSAD 230, 231 or equivalent. A required
course. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 535. Fraud Prevention and Detection. Explores various forms of employee
and financial statement fraud. Identifies symptoms of fraud and measures manage-
ment can use to prevent fraud. An elective course. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 540. Analysis for Marketing Planning. Marketing behavior of the firm, with
emphasis on models of pricing, product development, and promotional decisions
based on consumer demand analysis. Prerequisite: BSAD 340 or equivalent. A
required course. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 542. Seminar in Marketing Management. An in-depth analysis of all
phases of marketing and its role in the firm and in society. Prerequisite: BSAD 540.
An elective course offered on occasion in the summer. (3)
BSAD 545. Advanced International Marketing. Explores marketing across
national boundaries and with foreign countries. Issues include: environmental
concerns; organizational concerns (exporting, licensing/franchising, joint ventures,
subsidiaries, etc.); international marketing as a component of international business;
and global marketing practices and techniques (strategies, tactics, technology.)
Prerequisite: BSAD 540. (3)
BSAD 550. Management and Organizational Theory. Situational analysis of
organizational variables such as goals, tasks, structure, technology/culture conflict
communication, and power. Prerequisite: BSAD 350 or equivalent. A required
course. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 551. Advanced Management. A case problem or project approach to the
study of management focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and oppor-
tunities that many of today’s firms face; emphasizes contemporary management
issues in multi-national as well as small business organizations. Prerequisite:
BSAD 550. An elective course; offered on occasion in the summer. (3)
BSAD 552. Human Resource Management. A study of current theoretical and
practical issues in human resource management to include areas of study such as
equal employment opportunity, staffing the organization, training and developing
employees, compensation and rewards program and unionization. A required
course. (3)
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BSAD 556. Production and Operations Analysis. The production function of

business is defined. Production management models such as linear programming
and TQM are applied to real situations through case analysis. Prerequisites: MATH
121, 221 and 321 or equivalent. A required course. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 560. Advanced Business Statistics. Applications of statistical tech-
niques to business practices, including use of statistical packages with computers.
Prerequisites: MATH 121, 221, and 321, or equivalent. A required course.
Spring only. (3)
BSAD 562. Advanced MIS. Introduction to the concepts of MIS from a user’s
perspective; a non-computer technical course; requires a research project in MIS.
Prerequisite: CMPS 405 or equivalent. An elective course; offered occasionally
in the summer. (3)
BSAD 565. International Human Resource Management. Introduces students to
the many topic areas in Human Resource Management for multinational enterprises
in the expanding global society. Students will study such topics as expatriate assign-
ments, repatriation, strategic uses of global careers, off-shoring. Human Resource
activities across, cultural, institutional and functional divides; nongovernmental
organizations, as well as safety and security issues and responsibilities in an age of
global risk and uncertainty. (3)
BSAD 570. Managerial Finance in Theory and Practice. Concepts and tech-
niques employed in determination of optimal capital structures, procurement of
resources, financial markets, and allocation of resources to productive investments.
Prerequisite: BSAD 370 or equivalent. A required course Spring only. (3)
BSAD 571. Problems in Finance. A case problem approach to financial policy
and strategy, emphasizing acquisition, allocation, and management of funds within
the business enterprise. Prerequisite: BSAD 570. An elective course; offered on
occasion in the summer. (3)
BSAD 575. International Investment. Analysis of investments and the risks and
rewards associated with various types of investments; includes portfolio analysis,
selection and management of portfolios, valuation and analysis of equities and
fixed interest securities, asset pricing, characteristics and the liquidity of securities,
regulatory climate and legal issues, and alternative investments (stock options,
warrants, commodities, convertible securities, and foreign investments and securi-
ties). Prerequisites: BSAD 500 or equivalent. An elective course required for
concentration in international business. Summer only. (3)
BSAD 578. Special Graduate Topics in Business. A seminar course on a special-
ized topic in business; offered when mutual interest exists for a member of the
business faculty or an adjunct faculty member and sufficient number of graduate
students; will not duplicate existing course offerings. An elective course. (3)
BSAD 586. Advanced International Business. A study of the international
business environments within which business firms operate and the public policies
and cultures which influence their activities; includes international finance, legal
issues, management, and marketing considerations of the international, transna-
tional, multinational, and global firms. A required course. Spring only. (3)
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BSAD 589. Economic Development. An intensive one-week course designed

to provide training in the basics of economic development in accordance with
curriculum requirements prepared by the American Economic Development Council.
Subject material is both theoretical and practical with an emphasis on economic

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development and its place in New Mexico. Summer only. (3)

graduate
course
BSAD 597. Managerial Policy and Strategy. The study of how to align the firm
in a changing business environment; study of policies designed to coordinate all
functions of business enterprise from the viewpoint of the chief operating executive;
emphasizes appropriate tools of analysis and simplicity. This course cannot be
taken until the student has completed twelve semester hours of the M.B.A.
program. A required course. Spring only. (3)

Chemical Dependency
Unless otherwise noted, students may not take a graduate course if they have
taken the equivalent undergraduate course at WNMU.
CHDP 503. Advanced Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency. Examines the
helping relationship, including skills relevant to working with persons affected by
chemical dependency. The course will examine qualities of a functional helping
relationship and social-psychological issues involved in working with the chemically
dependent person. Prerequisites: CHDP 304. (3)
CHDP 504. Professional Principles in Chemical Dependency. Provides an
understanding of the professional principles of chemical dependency counseling;
examines the 12 core functions, ethical and legal issues, and special issues essential
for chemical dependency counseling. Prerequisites: CHDP 304, 306, and 307. (3)
CHDP 508. Annual Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Institute. Provides
state-of-the-art information, training and techniques in the field of substance abuse
counseling. Multiculturalism, gender, age and other elements of diversity are
stressed as is ethics, supervision issues, current research and clinical methods. This
program is sponsored by both the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Counselors (NAADAC) and the New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Association (NMADACA). Participation in the 30 hours “Annual WNMU Alcohol
& Drug Institute’’ is required. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. (3)
CHDP/COUN 521. Dual Diagnosis. Will examine the DSM-IV-TR as a tool for the
initial assessment process, psychiatric disorders, substances abuse disorders, and
show how to diagnose co-occurring disorders. Treatment planning for dually diagnosed
individuals. Prerequisite: CHDP 585 and permission of the instructor. (3)
CHDP 523. Trauma and Addiction. Will provide the basic knowledge and under-
standing of the interconnection of trauma and addictive behavior. It will provide the basic
counseling techniques to help break the endless cycle of trauma and addiction. (3)
CHDP 565 Pharmacology. Will examine the ways drugs affect the brain and
behavior. The content will range from general principles of neurobiology and
pharmacology to the actions of specific classes of drugs. The primary focus of the
course will be neurobiological and behavioral effects of drugs. Prerequisite: CHDP
585 and permission of the instructor. (3)
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CHDP 576. Counseling the Military. Provides the basic knowledge and under-
standing of the military culture, service member, and the military family. It will
provide the basic counseling techniques for the service member and the family.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
CHDP 581. Internship in Chemical Dependency. A supervised field experi-
ence utilizing a variety of psychological counseling skills and applications in an
appropriate counseling setting under the direction of a professional psycholo-
gist. Prerequisites: PSY 102 and permission of the instructor. (3-9, 12 hours
maximum)
CHDP 587. Group Dynamics. Provides the basic knowledge of group process,
practice, and techniques used in chemical dependency counseling; examines the
stages of development of group process and the techniques used in each stage.
Prerequisites: CHDP 403. (3)

Chicano/Chicana and Hemispheric Studies

CCHS/ENGL 506. Chicano Literature and Critical Theory. An introduction to critical
theory as prescribed by Karl Marx, Mikhail Bahktin, Elaine Showalter and others, and
its relationship to the understanding and analysis of Chicano Literature. (3)
CCHS 560. Language Issues of the Chicano. Examination of the various
language issues in both English and Spanish which the Chicano has faced in the
past and will continue to face into the 21st century. An introduction to qualitative and
quantitative research methods to be used in the field for language study. Offered in
the Spring as needed. (3)

Computer Science
CMPS/CJUS 501. Introduction to Information Security. Concepts and principles
of system and data security. Risks and vulnerabilities, policy formation, controls
and protection methods, database security, encryption, authentication technologies,
host-based and network-based security issues, personnel and physical security
issues, issues of law and privacy. Discussions include firewall design and imple-
mentation, secure internet and intranet protocols, and techniques for responding to
security breaches. Prerequisites: CMPS 505 or equivalent. (3)
CMPS 505. MIS for Managers. Concepts of MIS from a user’s perspective;
explores the questions of: What is MIS? How do I use information as a manager?
How do I use the MIS department to get the information I need in a form I can
understand and use? This is a non-programming computer course. Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor. (3)
CMPS 515. Advanced Concepts of Database. Databases are used by millions of
users each day. However, competency in designing and creating databases has not
increased with popularity. As databases provide core functionality for client-server
applications for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce
applications, database design, development and administration are critical to infor-
mation systems graduates, as well as, managerial personnel in today’s world of
business technology. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
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CMPS/CJUS 525. Computer Forensics. Addresses the way organizations respond

to computer crime incidents and discusses how to forensically examine and recover
data from various operating systems and application system environments. Core
forensic procedures for any operating or file system, and how to conduct forensically

descriptions
sound examinations to preserve evidence for admission and use in legal proceed-

graduate
course
ings is addressed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (3)
CMPS 535. e-Commerce. A ground up development of a web-based business will
be undertaken. Tools and skills required for e-commerce will be developed and
utilized. Online testing and practical experience are given essentials. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor (3)
CMPS 540. Information Warfare. Overview of the working of Information Warfare
in various settings, including, but not limited to, code (cipher) making and breaking,
social engineering, hacking, denial of service, software nicking, nasty dealing,
problem solving, web research and paper writing. This course is intended for upper-
class Management Information Systems and Business majors and some other
by instructor consent. No programming skills are required, although those who
have certain skills may be given assignments to prepare and present to the class.
Prerequisites: CMPS 505. (3)
CMPS 545. Cryptography: Algorithms & Applications. Introduction to the terms
and concepts of Cryptography and the use of algorithms and applications in securing
digital information. Prerequisite: CMPS 505. (3)
CMPS 567. Information Systems Networking. Essentials of networking will be
covered from a management perspective. Practical examples and experience will be
provided as course elements. Topologies and operations, monitoring and security
issues will be studied in depth. Prerequisites: CMPS 505. (3)

Counseling
COUN/EDUC 500. Methods of Research. Acquaints the beginning graduate
student with the nature and significance of research; enables the student to read,
evaluate, and apply research results and techniques; gives some understanding of
the meaning and spirit of research; gives some experience in studying and preparing
research reports; required of all Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching
degree candidates. (3)
COUN 501. The Counseling Profession: Legal, Ethical, and Professional
Issues. An introduction to the profession of counseling focusing on legal, ethical,
and professional issues that will confront the beginning practitioner. An emphasis
will also be placed upon introducing the student to effective counselor characteristics
and basic counseling skills. (3)
COUN 505. Multicultural Counseling. Assists students in understanding, valuing,
and becoming effective in counseling diverse populations. It is based upon the
promotion of cultural awareness and will assist students to identify their cultural
assumptions in relation to people different from themselves. It will also enable
students to identify and practice cross cultural counseling techniques. (3)
COUN/CHDP 521. Dual Diagnosis. Will examine the DSM-IV-TR as a tool for the
initial assessment process, psychiatric disorders, substances abuse disorders, and
show how to diagnose co-occurring disorders. Treatment planning for dually diag-
nosed individuals. Prerequisite: CHDP 585 and permission of the instructor. (3)
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COUN 522. Substance Abuse Counseling. Examines the issues surrounding

substance abuse disorders; making initial assessment of substance abuse disor-
ders with the DSM IV-TR; and formulating interventions and treatment plans for
substance abuse disorders. It will also provide experience with various counseling
techniques used for substance abuse disorders. (3)
COUN 523. Psychopathology & Psychodiagnostics. Designed to prepare coun-
selors to become competent at recognizing and diagnosing mental health disorders
as defined by the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Health Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Students also investigate the concept of "mental
health" within an historical, ethical, and cultural context. Prerequisite: COUN 501
and 531. (3)
COUN 525. Child and Adolescent Development and Counseling. Introduces the
student to the developmental stages of children and adolescents, to the challenges
faced by children and adolescents as well as specific counseling intervention strate-
gies for working with children and adolescents. It also focuses on the importance
of the family and how the family must be included in the work of the mental health
professional when addressing children and adolescent issues. (3)
COUN 527. Assessment of the Individual. Assists the counseling student to
understand test construction, testing theory, and approaches to assessment in a
multicultural society. The class focuses on the development of assessment skills
that will lead to making responsible and scientific diagnoses. It also focuses on
supervised administration of basic assessment instruments within the school and
mental health settings and testing ethics will be part of this course. (3)
COUN 529. Grief, Loss, and Trauma. Focus on Grief, Loss, and Trauma; students
will discover how this topic applies to clients in schools and agency counseling
settings and will discover that counseling cannot happen without dealing with grief,
loss, and trauma issues. This is also a self-reflective seminar in which students
understand their own grief and trauma history and how these experiences have
impacted their lives. (3)
COUN 531. Theories and Techniques of Counseling. An intensive course in
counseling theories, techniques, and methods, stressing the procedures appro-
priate to different stages of the counseling process, the use of assessments, evalu-
ation, and other materials in counseling, and counseling with a variety of individuals
and problems. (3)
COUN 532. Program Development and Management. The course is devoted to
the planning, development, organization and administration of counseling and other
human service programs. It will include information and exercises in developing
needs assessments, grant writing, fund raising, community organization, and other
aspects of program development, as well as covering a broad range of program
management responsibilities and techniques. The course will require participation
and the development of related proposals and/or materials. It will provide for as
much experiential-based learning as possible. Students take COUN 532 or 555
depending on their area of interest. (3)
COUN 534. Life Themes and Stages. The student will be introduced to the
developmental approach to counseling in both the school and community setting.
Community resources will be explored in the context of a developmental counseling
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program. Developmental theory will be related to preventive strategies assigned

to keep the child mentally healthy. It will also present appropriate interventions for
those individuals whose normal developmental processes have been affected by
adverse internal or external forces. (3)

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COUN 536. Working with Drug Abusers. This course is concerned with the

course
special knowledge and techniques for successfully working with drug abusers. (1)
COUN 546. Working with the Elderly. The course is concerned with the special
knowledge and techniques for successfully working with elderly persons. (1)
COUN 548. Working with Abused Persons. The course is concerned with the
special knowledge and techniques for successfully working with abused persons. (1)
COUN 555. School Counseling. This course introduces the student to the roles
and responsibilities of a school counselor. The course provides an overview of
the functions and skills critical to delivering a Comprehensive Competency Based
Guidance program to all students in grades pre-K-12, based on the American
School Counseling Association national standards. Students will take COUN 555
or COUN 532 depending on their area of specialization. Prerequisites: COUN 501
and COUN 534. (3)
COUN 578. Topics in Counseling. A seminar type class in which a variety of
currently relevant issues and topics will be explored. Research into areas of concern
and interest will be shared and discussed. In addition to certain competency areas,
other current topics may be examined. Course may be repeated for credit when
topic is different. (1-3)
COUN 579. Counseling Pre-Practicum. Designed to develop competencies in
basic counseling skills and processes. Skills are introduced and practiced in class.
Ethical concerns in the client/counselor relationship are discussed. Self critique,
peer critique, and supervisor critique of in-class demonstrations and video taped
interviews with peer clients provide further development of counseling skills. (3)
COUN 581. Counseling Practicum. Incorporates current counseling theory, tech-
niques, research, and ethical content that apply to the beginning practice of coun-
seling. Intermediate counseling skills will be introduced and practiced by students.
Students will be placed in community agencies or schools to continue their develop-
ment as counselors. Journaling, self-critique, peer critique, and supervisor critique
of taped sessions will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisites: COUN 501,
523, 531, 579, completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of COUN courses,
or have a graduate degree in counseling from another institution and the
approval by the counseling faculty and the School of Education Dean. (3)
COUN 582. Internship in Counseling. In this exit level 600 clock hour field experi-
ence course, the student utilizes a variety of counseling skills and applications in an
appropriate counseling setting under the direction of a professional counselor. For
each three credit hours of Internship, 200 clock hours of counseling experience is
required, with a minimum of 80 hours of direct client contact. Nine credit hours are
required for the Master's degree, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours,
completed over a minimum of two semesters with three credits in the first semester
and six credits in the second or three credits taken each semester for three semes-
ters. Prerequisites: COUN 581, or have a graduate degree in counseling from
another institution and the approval by the counseling faculty and the School
of Education Dean. (3-6)
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COUN 586. Vocational Guidance/Career Development. A systematic study of

career development theories and practices, as well as occupational information.
The course focuses on counseling methods and strategies that are appropriate for
working with clients in many settings. (3)
COUN 587. Seminar in Group Processes. This course will focus on current
thought in group counseling theory and practice. Group techniques for use with
clients in a broad spectrum of settings will be reviewed and demonstrated; students
will have the opportunity to develop group leader skills by participating in a coun-
seling group as both a leader and a group member. Prerequisites: COUN 501 and
COUN 531 or advisor approval. (3)
COUN 588. Psychopharmacology for Counselors and Therapists. Tools for
understanding psychotropic medications in the mental health continuum. Topics
covered will be brain anatomy, neurotransmission, pharmacokinetics and phar-
macodynamics. In addition, students will be provided information on clinical
syndromes and medications for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-
compulsive disorders and psychotic disorders. Special consideration will be given
to diagnosis and treatment implications for special populations such as children
and adolescents, and geriatric clients. Prerequisite: PSY 512 and COUN 501. (3)
COUN 596. Marriage and Family Counseling. This course is designed to intro-
duce students to a knowledge base which will include current theories, assess-
ments, research, and ethical considerations relating to a systems approach of
marriage and family counseling. Demonstrations and role playing of various tech-
niques and strategies will be used for clarification and practice. Prerequisites:
COUN 501 and COUN 531 or advisor approval. (3)

Criminal Justice
Unless otherwise noted, students may not take a graduate course if they have
taken the equivalent undergraduate course at WNMU.
CJUS/CMPS 501. Introduction to Information Security. Concepts and prin-
ciples of system and data security. Risks and vulnerabilities, policy formation,
controls and protection methods, database security, encryption, authentication
technologies, host-based and network-based security issues, personnel and
physical security issues, issues of law and privacy. Discussions include firewall
design and implementation, secure internet and intranet protocols, and techniques
for responding to security breaches. Prerequisite: CMPS 505. (3)
CJUS/POLS 507. Administrative Law. Provides an introduction to administrative
law. It is a fundamental examination of what comprises administrative law, how it
is created, its role in social change, and some landmark cases that have helped to
shape administrative law and its role in American government and administration. (3)
CJUS/HIST/POLS 511. Graduate Reading Seminar. This course establishes a
common foundation for the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree by introducing
students to the scope and level of graduate work and develops graduate level
reading, writing, and analytical ability. (3)
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CJUS/HIST/POLS 516. Border Issues in U.S. Mexico Relations. Understanding

the United States-Mexico border including issues of immigration, drug trafficking,
and national security. (3)
CJUS/HIST 517. Frontier Law Enforcement. An examination of the law enforce-

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graduate
ment officer on the Western Frontier. The responsibilities, experiences, tactics, polit-

course
ical environment, challenges and day-to-day life of the frontier sheriff with particular
emphasis given to Arizona and New Mexico Territories. (3)
CJUS 519. Corrections Law. An analysis of the legal principles related to the rights
and status of persons convicted of crimes in the United States. Constitutional prin-
ciples related to sentencing probation, incarceration, and parole; legal obligations
and liabilities of corrections agencies and their employees. (3)
CJUS/CMPS. 525. Computer Forensics. Addresses the way organizations
respond to computer crime incidents and discusses how to forensically examine and
recover data from various operating systems and application system environments.
Core forensic procedures for any operating or file system, and how to conduct
forensically sound examinations to preserve evidence fro admission and use in legal
proceedings is addressed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (3)
CJUS 527. Criminal Justice in Indian Country. An introduction into the criminal
justice environment on Indian reservations. Examines historical, cultural, legal,
judicial, and ethical considerations affecting criminal justice on reservations. (3)
CJUS 532. American Crime Policy. A critical review of crime policy in the United
States that analyzes both conservative and liberal prescriptions for crime control and
the administration of justice. Through the encouragement of thinking and debate on
issues, and with general guidance offered, the process of policy development and
implementation is realized. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Fall only. (3)
CJUS/HIST 537. Crime & Punishment in American History. Examines the rela-
tionship between U.S. history, social trends, political developments and the policy and
philosophy of crime and punishment. (3)
CJUS 541. Organized Crime. Will examine organized crime from historical, sociolog-
ical, political, economic, and law enforcement perspectives. The histories and present
structure of various criminal organizations will be examined as well as enforcement
strategies and public policy with respect to this form of criminal behavior. (3)
CJUS 545. White Collar Crime. Explores the various types of white collar crime
such as securities fraud, internet scams, money laundering, and business rack-
eteering. Criminological theories regarding white collar crime are examined. (3)
CJUS 547. Homeland Security. The goal of this course is to understand how terrorism
on American soil has changed policing, especially at the state and local levels. The
course also examines the current state of terrorism to gain an understanding of what
drives these groups and individuals, and how best to combat them. (3)
CJUS 549. Terrorism and the Law. An overview of domestic and international
terrorism and its sociological, political, historical, and religious causes, with a particular
focus on current terrorism and the law. National and international laws directed at
combating terrorism will be examined, and leading appellate court decisions regarding
terrorism law will be studied in depth. (3)
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CJUS 557. Forensic Law. Examines expert forensic witness testimony, forensic
evidence-gathering and analysis. Expert witnesses, using forensic science, provide
the link between physical evidence and proof at trial. Scientific evidence and the role
of expert witnesses is studied in detail. The most common "real world" applications
of forensic science are also explored. (3)
CJUS 562. Corrections Methods and Procedures. Indoctrination in corrections
procedures and techniques useful in providing treatment and programming for
offenders. Investigative approaches, interviewing strategies, offender assessment
and treatment plans, classification models, counseling models, case management
issues, and predication tools are introduced and utilized. (3)
CJUS/HIST/POLS 567. The Drug Wars. Explores the evolution of American policy
relating to drugs from the colonial era to the present. (3)
CJUS 598. Criminal Justice Thesis. Only three credit hours of thesis may be
counted towards the eighteen hours of Criminal Justice coursework. Procedures
for selecting a thesis topic and a thesis committee are contained in the "Thesis
Information" section of the catalog. (3)
Economics
ECON 500. Economic Analysis. Microeconomics and Macroeconomics for
graduate students with limited preparation in economics. Microeconomics topics
include supply and demand, consumer theory, resource markets, production
and costs and market structure. Macroeconomics topics include national income
accounting, inflation and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy and interna-
tional trade. Prerequisite: College Algebra or equivalent. (3)
ECON 512. Comparative Analysis Using Managerial Economics. Application
of microeconomic theory to problems confronting managers and the business firm;
estimation and forecasting for demand, cost, production; output and price deter-
mination and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202. A required
course. Fall only. (3)
ECON/BSAD/HIST 523. Railroad History: Case Study in America's First Big
Business. Case study of an American industry, from conception to present, to
develop historically based critical thinking skills to identify and anticipate trends in
technology, financing, supply, labor-relations, society, human geography, govern-
ment relations, and economic development with particular attention to the legal and
regulatory environment. An elective course. Summer only. (3)
ECON 580. Economics Workshop. Theory and practical application of a relevant
economics topic. (1-3)

Education
EDUC/COUN 500. Methods of Research. This course will acquaint the beginning
graduate student with the nature and significance of research; enables the student
to read, evaluate, and apply research results and techniques; give some under-
standing of the meaning and spirit of research; give some experience in studying
and preparing research reports. This course is required of all Master of Arts and
Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates. (3)
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EDUC 503. Action Research. This course is designed to assist graduate students
in education programs to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for beginning
action researchers to engage in small-scale school based projects. The course
includes theoretical and practical skills in developing proposals for action research

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projects. (1-3)

graduate
course
EDUC 505. Exploratory Field Experience - Elementary. Multi-level, multi-disci-
pline field experience; includes a weekly seminar. (1-3)
EDUC 506. History and Philosophy of Education. A survey of the rise of educa-
tional practice as it has been interrelated with changes in social and educational
philosophy, research, and cultural conditions in the United States. Must be taken
prior to or concurrently with EDUC 564, if enrolled in a teacher education
program, Option 2 - students with related undergraduate professional educa-
tion preparation. (3)
EDUC 507. Exploratory Field Experience - Secondary. Multi-level, multi-disci-
pline field experience; includes a weekly seminar. (1-3)
EDUC 514. Elementary Instructional Planning & Assessment. Provides theory
and practical aspects of instructional planning and assessment for elementary
teachers. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 528. Student Growth and Development. With a focus on K-12 learners, the
course explains the cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, and moral development
of individuals as well as individual and group differences for students studying to
be teachers and educational leaders. This course also describes behaviorist and
social cognitive views of learning, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and informal
and formal assessments that will prepare teachers and educational leaders for the
classroom and schools. (3)
EDUC 534. Integration of Technology into Curriculum. Focus on technology as
a vehicle for creating culturally responsive student-centered learning environments.
Areas of discussion will be content, skills and ways to use a variety of technology
to supplement and enhance school curriculum. Prerequisite: EDUC 402 or other
computer class as approved. (3)
EDUC 536. Classroom Management. This course focuses on preparing prospec-
tive teachers to manage their classroom. Through instructor facilitation and group
discussion, preventative and curative methods in classroom management will
be taught, and utilized in the practice teaching experience (EDUC 592 or 594)
Instructor permission required. (3)
EDUC 539. Instructional Design & Adult Learning. Students will focus on key
concepts of the instructional design process. This course is a mix of theory and
practice/development. Participants will critically examine components of predomi-
nant instructional design models and implement various models in the development
of instruction. (3)
EDUC 545. Professional Development - Intensive Writing. Designed to assist
entering graduate students improve their analytical writing skills. The course helps
under-prepared students master the skills necessary for writing intensive courses. (3)
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EDUC 559. Grant Writing. An introductory course to grant writing preparing

students to identify potential grant sources, develop ideas for grant applications,
identify grant requirements, create project budgets, administer grants, and evaluate
grant effectiveness. Prerequisites: EDUC/COUN 500 OR EDUC 503. (3)
EDUC 564. TEP Field Experience. Multi-level, multi-discipline field experience
and seminar concerning the Teacher Education Program. Unless a licensed
teacher, must be taken concurrently with EDUC 506 for teacher education
students. (1)
EDUC 570. Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Examination and explora-
tion of elementary curriculum to influence understanding and behavior. Provides
practical experience in designing curricula to meet state mandates as well as
community needs. Includes field experience and supervision. Prerequisite:
Admission to Teacher Education Program. (6-8)
EDUC 571. Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. An experiential course
with an interdisciplinary focus on New Mexico Standards and Benchmarks using
constructivist learning theory, instructional planning and assessment and differ-
entiated instruction, as well as the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for
effective instruction in all subject areas. Practical experience in designing thematic/
integrated curricula to meet student learning needs; includes 30 hours field experi-
ence. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 572. Elementary Methods and Curriculum I. Focuses on examination of
elementary school curriculum and methods for Social Studies, Language Arts, Fine
Arts, and Career Readiness. Provides experience in designing curricula to meet
NM Standards and Benchmarks and community needs. Includes 15 hours field
experience. Prerequisites: EDUC 514 and admission to Teacher Education
Program. (3)
EDUC 573. Elementary Methods and Curriculum II. Focuses on examination of
elementary school curriculum and methods for Mathematics, Science, Health, and PE.
Provides experience in designing curricula to meet NM Standards and Benchmarks
and community needs. Includes 15 hours field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC
514, 572 and admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 574. Classroom Assessment. Focuses on preparing teachers to assess
student classroom performance from a curriculum/instruction perspective, including
informal evaluations, teacher-made tests, authentic and portfolio assessments, and
nationally normed and standardized tests. (3)
EDUC 592. Practice Teaching - Elementary. A one semester course of super-
vised classroom experience as a practice teacher in a public elementary school and
involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision.
Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize
teaching methods, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring/coaching. Permission
required. All Core Professional courses must be completed prior to registering
for Practice Teaching. (1-6)
EDUC 594. Practice Teaching - Secondary. A one semester course of super-
vised classroom experience as a practice teacher in a public secondary school and
involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision.
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Attendance in a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize

teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring.
Permission required. All Core/Professional courses must be completed prior
to registering for Practice Teaching. (1-6)

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EDUC 598. Education Thesis. (3-6)

course
Educational Leadership
EDL 520 Curriculum, Instruction, and Program Leadership. Fundamentals
of curriculum and program development for national/state accreditation, including
criteria to guide decision making, using specific models and processes emphasizing
action research in curriculum pedagogy, assessment, and technology. (3)
EDL 523 Professional Development and Assessment. An intensive process
that focuses on the educational leader’s role in faculty professional develop-
ment, collaboration, performance assessment, and coaching for improved student
achievement. (3)
EDL 524 Characteristics of Effective Leadership. Emphasis is placed upon lead-
ership across and among cultures. A thorough review of leadership styles, habits,
personal attributes, and potential for professional leadership will be experienced. (3)
EDL 525 Education in a Pluralistic Society. A review of the educational perspec-
tives, intent, practices, and issues in a multicultural society will be examined,
including but not limited to, race, language, culture, ethnicity, gender, and special
needs. (3)
EDL 526 Educational Leadership in the Public Domain. The evolution of educa-
tion practices, organizations, governance, politics, and technology is examined.
Emphasis is placed upon the inter-relationship of culture, governance, and commu-
nity relations. Problems and issues in developing an effective educational environ-
ment, including conflict resolution and communication skills are addressed. (3)
EDL 530 Resource Management. Identifies the responsibilities of educational
leaders in the management of financial, physical, and human resources that support
educational objectives, including grant writing and funding proposals. (3)
EDL 545 Current Educational Trends and Issues. Designed for Educational
Leadership candidates to pursue selected trends and issues in education via a
seminar arrangement. Leadership candidates will have the opportunity to apply
prior educational knowledge of content with “think tank” seminar experiences to
reach solutions/alternatives to current and future issues in education. (3)
EDL 560 Legal Aspects of Education. Focus will be on the legal principles and
practices relevant to education at the national, state, and district level. (3)
EDL 561 School Finance and Budgeting. Designed to engage administrator
candidates in an intensive process that focuses on school financing in New Mexico
as mandated by the Public Education Department. The content will include school
based budgeting, budget planning and development, budget management, financial
adequacy and equity, sources of revenue, operation management, facility planning,
food services and auxiliary services. (3)
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EDL 581 Beginning Internship in Educational Leadership. An initial field experi-

ence of at least 90 hours in an approved educational setting facilitating the synthesis
of educational theory and practice, including, seminars, pre-assessment of leader-
ship performance, goal statements, action plan, and development of the Master of
Arts Comprehensive-Assessment Portfolio. Prerequisite: Internship candidates
must have successfully completed at least six of the required EDL courses
and the internship application process prior to enrolling. (3)
EDL 582 Advanced Internship in Educational Leadership. A culminating field
experience of at least 90 hours in an approved educational setting facilitating
the synthesis of educational theory and practice, including biweekly seminars. A
collaborative, summative assessment by the EDL candidate, clinical faculty (on-site
mentor), and the WNMU professor will be conducted, including successful comple-
tion of the Master of Arts Comprehensive-Assessment Portfolio. (3)

English
ENGL 500. Studies in Poetry. This reading and writing-intensive course involves
in-depth study of selected poets, poetic genres (i.e. epic, lyric, narrative), or periods
in the history of English and/or American poetry (i.e. Romantic, Victorian, Modern
American, Modern British). (3)
ENGL 501. Studies in Ancient and Medieval Literature. This reading and writing-
intensive course involves in-depth study of selected classic works of literature from
the ancient and medieval periods in the history of Western civilization. Readings
will be selected from works by Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Plato,
Aristophanes, Marcus Aurelius (Meditations), Augustine (Confessions), Chaucer
(Canterbury Tales), Malory (Le Morte d'Arthur), Chretien de Troyes (Arthurian
Romances), Gottfried von Strassburg (Tristan), Machiavelli (The Prince) and/or
other ancient and medieval authors. (3)
ENGL 504. Early English and European Literature. Historical survey of English
and European literature from the Middle Ages through the early Renaissance.
Emphasizes the significant cultural changes marking the transition from Medieval
to Renaissance life, as well as the important differences between English and
continental writers. Authors to be studied may include (but need not be limited to)
Chaucer, Dante, Bocaccio, Marie de France, Marery Kemp and Julian of Norwich. (3)
ENGL/CCHS 506. Chicano Literature and Critical Theory. An introduction to critical
theory as prescribed by Karl Marx, Mikhail Bahktin, Elaine Showalter and others, and
its relationship to the understanding and analysis of Chicano Literature. (3)
ENGL 507. Modern Continental Literature. Studies, in translation, of recent
literary works of continental writers which thematically and stylistically supplement
and illuminate the work of modem British and American writers. (3)
ENGL 511. The American Novel. Readings in American fiction from 1945 to the
present. (3)
ENGL 515. Life and Literature of New Mexico. Study of the fiction, travels, mem-
oirs, and folklore of New Mexico with emphasis on those writings which reflect the
cultural heritage and the literary accomplishments of the area. (3)
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ENGL 518. Studies in English Literature. Advanced study in a particular period,

author, theme, or genre in English literature; serves as an in-depth follow-up to the
most recently offered English literature survey course. (3)
ENGL/WRTG 519. Advanced Composition. Intensive work in expository writing. (3)

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course
ENGL 520. Studies in American Literature. Selected studies in periods, genres,
and figures in American literature; appropriate areas of study selected by teachers
and students. (3)
ENGL 521. The British Novel. Studies in the history and development of the
British novel; an analysis and interpretation of the socioeconomic conditions which
it reflects. (3)
ENGL 522. Shakespeare and his Contemporaries. Studies in Shakespeare and
his contemporaries (including but not limited to Jonson, Marlowe, Sydney, Drayton,
Donne), focusing on the distinctive stylistic and thematic characteristics of Elizabeth
and Jacobean drama and poetry. This course does not and cannot substitute for
English 540 (Shakespeare), whose scope and purpose are different. (3)
ENGL 525. Studies in the Short Story. This reading- and writing- intensive
course involves in depth study of the art of the short story and of selected works by
American, English, French, and Russian authors acknowledged as masters in the
genre. Students will also be introduced to the historical and cultural context within
which these authors produced their work. (3)
ENGL 530. Contemporary British Literature. Readings in British literature from
1945 to the present. (3)
ENGL 538. Women as Writers. Examination of selected writings by English and
American women from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, with special consider-
ation given to the ways in which women portray women’s experience, image, self-
concepts and role in society. (3)
ENGL 540. Shakespeare. Study of the major plays, including representative trag-
edies, comedies, and histories, with emphasis on language and theme. (3)
ENGL/HIST 547. The Enlightenment. Acquaints the student with the significant
changes in ideas and values which swept Europe and the Americas in the seven-
teenth and eighteenth centuries. (3)
ENGL 550. Secondary English Methods. Techniques and texts appropriate to the
high school classroom. Offered every third semester. (3)
ENGL 551. Literature of the American West. Survey of the literature of the west
with emphasis upon historical narratives, folk literature, nature writing, and fiction. (3)
ENGL 565. Critical Approaches to Literature. Intensive study of literatures
through the application of various insights and knowledge from other fields that can
reveal more about the literatures as well as more about the students exploring the
literature. (3)
ENGL 570. Feminist Theories of Literature. Highlights women’s issues and wom-
en’s literature, and investigates theoretical approaches to all literature, building on
students’ understanding of the literary canon, women’s social and historical issues,
and literary theory, with emphasis on extensive research and writing. (3)
ENGL 598. English Thesis. (3-6)
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Geology
GEOL 501/503. Hydrogeology & lab. Principles of surface and ground water flow.
Water qualify and resource management. Three lectures and one laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (4)

GEOL 550. Methods of Teaching Science. Presentation of a spectrum of

instructional strategies with an emphasis on inquiry methods for elementary and
secondary students. Theories of learning science and their practical application in
science classrooms. Design and implementation of activities and lesson planning.
Formative and summative assessment. Safety in the classroom. Prerequisite:
Must have completed 20 credit hours in the Department of Natural Science. (3)
GEOL 580. Geology Workshop for Teachers. A workshop designed to increase
understanding of and familiarity with geological materials, phenomena, theories,
and techniques of interpretation through a combination of lectures, slides, hands-on
exercises, and field trips. (3-6)

History
HIST 500. Colonial American History. History of Colonial North America. (3)
HIST/POLS 503. Twentieth Century Revolutions. Explores the major revolutions
of the twentieth century. Course material will focus particularly on events in Mexico,
Russia, China, Iran, and Nicaragua. Fall only. (3)
HIST/POLS 504. North American Relations in Perspective. Examines the
relationships among the North American Free Trade Agreement partners beyond
trade and investment. It seeks to understand social and political variables affecting
cooperation among the region's three nations. To accomplish this objective special
attention is given to analyses of the history, politics, and economy of Canada, the
United States, and Mexico. (3)
HIST 505. Seminar in Modern European History. History of a recognized period
of European history falling between 1789 and the present, following regular seminar
techniques. (3)
HIST 507. History and Historians. A study of historical writing from ancient times
to the present with reading in depth in the works of specific historians. (3)
HIST/POLS 508. World Politics: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." A world
politics survey course focusing on contemporary challenges facing the current
international order. Actors, institutions, and processes are analyzed from classical
world politics theories as well as from alternative views to deal with crucial issues
in global environmental politics, international political economy, global governance,
peace, and security. (3)
HIST 509. Seminar in Local History. Provides research opportunities and writing
experience in studying topics of local history. (3)
HIST 510. Cultural Perspectives of the Far East. Concerned with the music, art,
architecture, literature, history, and religion of many Far Eastern countries; major
emphasis on China and Japan, but also includes India, the Philippines, Cambodia,
Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia. (3)
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HIST/CJUS/POLS 511. Graduate Reading Seminar. Establishes a common foun-

dation for the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree by introducing students to
the scope and level of graduate work and develops graduate level reading, writing,
and analytical ability. (3)

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HIST/POLS 512. Inter-American Relations. Explores American foreign policy

course
towards the nations of Latin American nations from the late colonial era through the
present. (3)
HIST/POLS 513. Central America. Explores the economic, political, and cultural
development of Central American nations from the pre-colonial era through to the
present. (3)
HIST 514. History of the Southwest. Westward expansion and frontier move-
ments in the Southwest under Spain, Mexico, and the United States. (3)
HIST/POLS/CJUS 516. Border Issues in U.S. Mexico Relations. Understanding
the United State-Mexico border including issues of immigration, drug trafficking,
and national security. (3)
HIST/CJUS 517. Frontier Law Enforcement. An examination of the law enforce-
ment officer on the Western Frontier. The responsibilities, experiences, tactics,
political environment, challenges and day-to-day life of the frontier sheriff with
particular emphasis given to Arizona and New Mexico Territories. (3)
HIST/POLS 518. Colonialism. Explores the historical, political, economic, and
intellectual underpinnings of colonialism and neo-colonialism. (3)
HIST/POLS 520. Economic Development of Latin America. Explores the history
of the economic development of Latin American nations from the colonial era
through to the present. (3)
HIST 521. The Contemporary North American Indian. Some of the major
problems confronting the American Indian today, including significant historical,
anthropological, and sociological issues leading up to them; exploration and discus-
sion of possible solutions to these problems; includes a study of acculturation and
the present status of North American Indian society. (3)
HIST 522. Indians of the Southwest. An analysis and comparison of aboriginal
cultures of the southwest region of North America, including coastal tribes;
emphasis on New Mexico. (3)
HIST/BSAD/ECON 523. Railroad History: Case Study in America's First Big
Business. Case study of an American industry, from conception to present, to
develop historically based critical thinking skills to identify and anticipate trends in
technology, financing, supply, labor-relations, society, human geography, govern-
ment relations, and economic development with particular attention to the legal and
regulatory environment. (3)
HIST 535. The Civil War and Reconstruction. The Civil War and Reconstruction
era are analyzed in depth, considering the political, military, economic, and social
currents. (3)
HIST/CJUS 537. Crime & Punishment in American History. Examines the rela-
tionship between U.S. history, social trends, political developments and the policy
and philosophy of crime and punishment. (3)
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HIST 541. Ancient Civilizations. A study of the civilizations of the ancient Near
East and Mediterranean area from the earliest beginnings in Mesopotamia, Egypt,
Anatolia, and Crete through Greece and the Roman Empire. (3)
HIST 542. Medieval Civilizations. A study of the civilization of the Mediterranean
and Western Europe from the decline of Rome to A.d. 1500. (3)
HIST 543. Early Modern Europe 1350-1750. An examination of the history of
Europe from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, concentrating on the political,
social, religious, and intellectual developments of the period. (3)
HIST/ENGL 547. The Enlightenment. Acquaints the student with the significant
changes in ideas and values which swept Europe and the Americas in the seven-
teenth and eighteenth centuries. (3)
HIST 551. The West in American History. A study of the westward movement and
its influence upon national development from colonial times to 1900. (3)
HIST 556. Social/Intellectual History to 1865. The history and influence of such
institutions and issues as religion, slavery, immigration, and war and peace with
reference to appropriate literature. (3)
HIST 557. Social/Intellectual History since 1865. The history and influence of
such institutions and issues as ``Reconstruction,’’ Industrialism, and the ``New
Immigration’’; the impact of World War I and World War II on current thought; the
impact of labor and the military industrial complex; references to appropriate litera-
ture. Prerequisite: HIST 201, HIST 202, or Permission of the Instructor. (3)
HIST/CJUS/POLS 567. The Drug Wars. Explores the evolution of American policy
relating to drugs from the colonial era to the present. (3)
HIST 575. World War I. A study of the causes, course, and outcome of the First
World War, concentrating on the social, political, economic, and technological
aspects of the war as well as the military. (3)
HIST 576. World War II. A study of the origins, course, and consequences of
the Second World War, both in European and Pacific theaters of operations. The
course will examine the social, political, economic, and technological aspects of the
war as well as the military. (3)
HIST/POLS 578. Topics: The U.S. Constitution and History. Examines the
circular relationship between historical events and trends in U.S. History and consti-
tutional interpretations, amendments, and Supreme Court personalities and politics.
Frequent references and comparisons to current events. Maybe repeated for a
maximum of 12 credits. (3)
HIST 598. History Thesis. (3-6)

Interdisciplinary/Professional Studies
IPS 580. Workshop. Developmental Opportunities to assist faculty in the design of
online courses and programs. (1-6)
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Mathematics
MATH 502, 503, 504. Computer Literacy for in-service Teachers. Introduction
to the use of computer hardware and software for computer use in the classroom,

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computer assisted instruction, and computer maintained instruction. (1 each)

graduate
course
MATH 505. Desktop Publishing. An introduction to desktop publishing using a
hands-on approach. Topics of interest include integration of text, graphics, and
page layouts using PageMaker software. Course assignments will include projects
such as posters, curriculum vitae, and newsletters. (3)
MATH 508. Mathematics and Computers for Teachers. A course to update
in-service teachers in modern algorithms with the computer; also, the mathematics
and use of the computer on various statistical problems encountered by teachers. (3)
MATH 510, 511, 512. Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I, II, III. These
courses serve to update the elementary teacher in mathematics. Such topics as
logic, sets, number systems and their properties, and geometry are considered as
they pertain to elementary school mathematics. (3 each)
MATH 515, 516, 517. Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher I, II, III. These
courses serve to update and broaden the math backgrounds of secondary teachers
of mathematics. Topics considered are modern algebra, number theory, set theory,
geometry, and a study of functions. (3 each)

Movement Sciences
MVSC 506. Advanced Psychology of Movement Sciences. Information on the
brain and central nervous system to provide a background for better understanding
and application of psychological principles as they relate to physical education and
sport; includes personality, arousal, attribution, motivation, stress, cognitive styles,
and aggression. (3)
MVSC 515. Legal Aspects of Movement Sciences and Athletics. A study of
the role of the teacher and the school in responsibility for accidents and injuries;
emphasis upon student and teacher rights and responsibilities, and the administrative
and organization principles which contribute to the reduction of teacher liability. (3)
MVSC 520. Selected Topics in Exercise Science. Designed to explore current
developments in exercise science as applied to the performance and training of
athletes and the general population. Includes topics primarily in biomechanics,
anatomical kinesiology and exercise physiology. (3)
MVSC 522. Mechanical Aspects of Motor Skills. Muscular and biomechanical
analysis of motor activities to determine their relationship to the laws of physics
concerning motion, force, levers, and stability. (3)
MVSC 532. The Movement Sciences Curriculum. A study of the relationship
of curriculum and American culture, with special emphasis placed on the role of
movement sciences; principles, problems, and procedures in the development of a
movement sciences curriculum. (3)
MVSC 533. Philosophy of Movement Sciences. A study of four philosophic
disciplines and their influence on contemporary physical education; includes differ-
ences between and among Pragmatism, Idealism, Realism, and Existentialism to
be interpreted as they help form objectives, the program, evaluation, values and
concepts of the learner. (3)
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MVSC 538. Supervision in Movement Sciences. Principles and practices for the
supervision of activities and programs in elementary and secondary schools. (3)
MVSC 540. Problems in Movement Sciences. A study of current problems in
physical education as reflected from critical study and analysis of contemporary
professional literature. (3)
MVSC 545. Advanced Sport Sociology. An in-depth study of the topic of sport
and its cultural context. Emphasis is on application of theory to situations encoun-
tered during field study. (3)
MVSC 550. Laboratory Assessment of Human Work Capacity. Instruction and
practice in the use of modern laboratory equipment, techniques, and tests for the
evaluation of human work capacity. (3)

Music
MUSC 500. Applied Music. One credit hour is given for one twenty-five minute
private lesson per week and two credit hours are given for fifty minute lessons. Two
credit hours requires concurrent registration and participation in the Applied Music
Laboratory and in a major ensemble. Prerequisite: Permission of the instruc-
tor. (1-2)
MUSC 500A Applied Music - Piano 1-2
MUSC 500B Applied Music - Piano 1-2
MUSC 500C Applied Music - Organ 1-2
MUSC 500D Applied Music - Flute 1-2
MUSC 500E Applied Music - Woodwinds 1-2
MUSC 500F Applied Music - High Brass 1-2
MUSC 500G Applied Music - Low Brass 1-2
MUSC 500I Applied Music - High Strings 1-2
MUSC 500J Applied Music - Low Strings 1-2
MUSC 500K Applied Music - Guitar 1-2
MUSC 500L Applied Music - Voice 1-2
MUSC 500M Applied Music - Voice 1-2
MUSC 500N Applied Music - Voice 1-2
MUSC 500O Applied Music - Composition 2
MUSC 500P Applied Music - Percussion 1-2
MUSC 502. Applied Music Laboratory. Performance in a workshop format provid-
ing guidance and support as the students gain valuable experience. (0)
MUSC 521. Counterpoint I. (3)
MUSC 522. Counterpoint II. (3)
MUSC 591. Advanced Harmony I. (3)
MUSC 592. Advanced Harmony II. (3)

Occupational Therapy
All OCTH courses are offered as asynchronous on-line courses that also
include weekend laboratory experiences.
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OCTH 500. Occupations. The study of occupation as it relates to humans.

Emphasis is on defining occupations, the role of occupations and well-being,
analyzing the study of occupations from different cultural perspectives, appreciating
the field of occupational science, understanding the consequences of occupational

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deprivation, and the importance of the therapeutic power of occupational design. (3)

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course
OCTH 501. Theory I. The foundational constructs of occupational therapy theories.
Specific areas of focus will include: analysis and application of practice frames of
reference, overview of current models, roles of the occupational therapy practi-
tioner, and the perspectives on future trends. This course is the first in a two-part
series of the theoretical foundations that are used in all areas of practice for the
OT practitioner. (3)
OCTH 502. Applied Neuroscience. Covers the foundations of neuroanatomy as
they relate to occupational therapy. Highlights include the properties of cells in the
nervous system, major structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous
system, sensory pathways and major descending and ascending tracts. Major
syndromes and disease that result from lesions at various levels of the pathways will
be discussed. This course builds on the pre-requisites of anatomy, physiology and
kinesiology enabling neuroscientific application for the OT practitioner. (4)
OCTH 503. Occupational Performance and Mental Health. Includes lecture,
weekend laboratory and part-time fieldwork experience in the evaluation, analysis
and critical intervention planning for effective occupational therapy service provi-
sion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health conditions that impact
occupational performance. (5)
OCTH 504. Research I. Focuses on applying qualitative and quantitative research
concepts and statistical methods in preparation of a proposal for a scholarly project.
A background in library and on-line research techniques will be built upon for
analysis of scientific literature and preparation of a graduate project in initial stages.
Prerequisites: OCTH 500. (3)
OCTH 505. Theory II. The foundational constructs of occupational therapy theories.
This course is the second in a two-part series of the theoretical foundations that are used
in all areas of practice for the occupational therapist. Prerequisite: OCTH 501 (3)
OCTH 511. Leadership and Management. Provides the learner with bridging
skills, for the COTA to MOT entry level, in the evaluation, analysis and critical
planning for effective occupational therapy service provision as occupational therapy
managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Issues such as quality management, ethics,
fiscal and resource management, organizational behavior, marketing, professional
responsibility and development will be discussed. The course will explore the provi-
sion of services in different environments and consider alternative funding sources
such as grants. Application of material is reinforced through the multiple learning
environments in class and community. Prerequisite: OCTH 500 (4)
OCTH 600. Assessments and Evaluation Tools. Bridges the skills for COTA to
MOT entry level in the evaluation processes and assessment tools in occupational
therapy. Specific areas of focus will include: principles of tests and measure-
ments and the use of assessment instruments commonly used in OT practice.
Prerequisites: OCTH 500, OCTH 501, and OCTH 505. (2)
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OCTH 601. Occupational Performance for Infants, Children and Adolescents.

Focuses on the evaluation, analysis and critical intervention planning for effective
occupational therapy service provision for infants, children, and adolescents with
physical dysfunctions that impact their occupational performance. Includes lecture,
weekend laboratory and part-time fieldwork components. Prerequisites: OCTH
500, OCTH 501, and OCTH 505. (5)
OCTH 603. Emerging Practice. Explores emerging practices within the profession
of occupational therapy. Prerequisite: OCTH 500. (3)
OCTH 604. Occupational Performance for Adults and Geriatrics. Includes
lecture, weekend laboratory and part-time fieldwork experience which focuses on
the evaluation, analysis and critical intervention planning for effective occupational
therapy service provision for adults and elders with impairments, disabilities, and
diseases that affect occupational performance. Prerequisites: OCTH 502, OCTH
503, OCTH 600, OCTH 601, OCTH 603. (5)
OCTH 605. Evidence Based Practice. Focuses in the area of evidence-based
practice assessment, analysis, and utilization by recognizing the art and science of
occupational therapy and supporting disciplines research for optimal client focused
care that meets ethical and cultural standards. Prerequisite: OCTH 504. (2)
OCTH 606. Research II. Designed for completion of a scholarly project and prepa-
ration of the results for presentation in a professional format. This is the second
research-focused course in the curriculum. Prerequisite: OCTH 504. (3)
OCTH 610/611. Level II Fieldwork A & B. Upon successful completion of the
two-year course work, students will spend 24 weeks (3 months full time at a field site for
each Level II) under the supervision of an OTR or OT/L in at least two different practice
areas to gain skill in the practice of occupational therapy. OCTH 610 and 611 must be
completed within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.
Only one of the Level II fieldwork classes may be repeated, one time only. Prerequisite:
All Academic and Fieldwork courses in the OT program. All coursework must be
completed within five years of admission to the program. (9)

Political Science
POLS/HIST 503. Twentieth Century Revolutions. This course explores the major
revolutions of the twentieth century. Course material will focus particularly on
events in Mexico, Russia, China, Iran, and Nicaragua. Fall only. (3)
POLS/HIST 504. North American Relations in Perspective. Examines the
relationships among the North American Free Trade Agreement partners beyond
trade and investment. It seeks to understand social and political variables affecting
cooperation among the region's three nations. To accomplish this objective special
attention is given to analyses of the history, politics, and economy of Canada, the
United States, and Mexico. (3)
POLS 505. American Constitutional Development. Designed to study leading
constitutional principles of the American system of government as shaped by
judicial interpretation and sociopolitical forces. It emphasizes the nature of judicial
power, federalism, separation of powers, protection of individual rights, due process,
police power, and the amendment process. (3)
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POLS/CJUS 507. Administrative Law. Provides an introduction to administrative

law. It is a fundamental examination of what comprises administrative law, how it is
created, its role in social change, and some landmark cases that have helped to shape
administrative law and its role in American government and administration. (3)

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graduate
POLS/HIST 508. World Politics: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." A world

course
politics survey course focusing on contemporary challenges facing the current
international order. Actors, institutions, and processes are analyzed from classical
world politics theories as well as from alternative views to deal with crucial issues
in global environmental politics, international political economy, global governance,
peace, and security. (3)
POLS 510. Water Rights. Explores the evolution of water rights in New Mexico with
a focus on the history of water rights in southwest New Mexico including the court
decisions and federal interactions that have shaped current administration of water
in this area. (3)
POLS/CJUS/HIST 511. Graduate Reading Seminar. This course establishes a
common foundation for the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree by introducing
students to the scope and level of graduate work and develops graduate level
reading, writing, and analytical ability. (3)
POLS/HIST 512. Inter-American Relations. This course explores American
foreign policy toward the nations of Latin America the late colonial era through the
present. (3)
POLS/HIST 513. Central America. Explores the economic, political, and cultural
development of Central American nations from the pre-colonial era through to the
present. (3)
POLS/HIST/CJUS 516. Border Issues in U.S. Mexico Relations. Understanding
the United State-Mexico border including issues of immigration, drug trafficking, and
national security. (3)
POLS/HIST 518. Colonialism. Explores the historical, political, economic, and
intellectual underpinnings of colonialism and neo-colonialism. (3)
POLS/HIST 520. Economic Development of Latin America. Explores the history
of the economic development of Latin American nations from the colonial era
through to the present. (3)
POLS/CJUS/HIST 567. The Drug Wars. Explores the evolution of American policy
relating to drugs from the colonial era to the present. (3)
POLS/HIST 578. Topics: The U.S. Constitution and History. Examines the
circular relationship between historical events and trends in U.S. History and consti-
tutional interpretations, amendments, and Supreme Court personalities and politics.
Frequent references and comparisons to current events. Maybe repeated for a
maximum of 12 credits. (3)

Psychology
PSY 501. Comparative Multicultural Social Studies. Hands-on experience with
Mexican, Mexican-American, American Indian and rural Anglo cultures. Particular
focus is placed on human and social services, education, and agency approaches
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toward mental and physical health as well as legal issues. The academic perspec-
tive involves social psychology, clinical, counseling, and educational frameworks.
Individual, group, and inter-group interactions are explored. An intense week-long
exploration of selected cultures is offered. Interaction with college students from
other areas in the U.S. is part of the experience. Prerequisites: SOC 101 for
Sociology Majors, PSY 101 for Psychology Majors; and permission of the
instructor. (3)
PSY 505. Psychology of Learning. Principles of learning theory directly applicable to
effective teaching and counseling; considers the worth of learning theories of the recent
past and relates them to good teaching and counseling methods; provides a framework
in which the student may apply theories of learning. (3)
PSY/SOC 506. Social Psychology. Introduction to social psychology from a
symbolic interaction perspective. The course focuses on how humans make sense
of and interpret their social world and react to the symbolic meanings attached to
social life. Topics include: the self, identity, social construction of reality, human use
of symbols, cognitive and social structure, ambiguity and conflict in social interaction.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
PSY 512. Psychopathology. A course based upon DSM-IV-R with a focus on the
major categories of psychological pathology. Assessments, evaluations, diagnoses,
and treatment strategies will be discussed in detail. (3)
PSY 520. Diagnostics and Evaluation. Focus is primarily on assessment and
diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Reliability, validity,
issues of test construction, and administration will be addressed. Attention will also
be given to treatment plans and ethics. (3)
PSY 521. Advanced Clinical Seminar. An advanced level graduate or post-
graduate course addressing the following clinical issues: comprehensive childhood
and youth assessments; psychopharmacology; clinical neuropsychology; forensic
psychology; and significant CLINICAL syndromes including multiple diagnosis.
Student will also be exposed to relevant test procedures, assessments, evalua-
tions, diagnosis, and report writing. Supervised field experiences in the schools is
required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
PSY 523. Child Clinical Psychology. Acquaints the graduate student with the
neurophysiology and behavioral components of development from conception up
until late adolescence and the completion of neurodevelopment. The mix of genetics
and socialization relevant to normal and abnormal behaviors is explored, as well
as a host of assessments and treatment modalities, including behavioral interven-
tions, significant other training, and psychopharmacology. Critical contemporary
school/family/community youth issues will be addressed --- including: child abuse
and neglect, delinquent and gang behaviors, substance use/abuse, youth pregnan-
cies, youth violence (suicide and homicide) --- and how these factors relate to the
child's and adolescent's social and neurophysiological development. Prerequisite:
Permission of the Instructor. (3)
PSY 525. Theories of Personality. Presents the major theories of personality from
Freud to more contemporary figures. Personality assessment is stressed as well as
the relationship of these measures to other areas of psychology. (3)
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PSY 526. Introduction to School Psychology. A survey course on the role of the
school psychologist including a discussion of the licensure and certification process
and exposure to the diversity of social, clinical, legal and ethnic issues facing the
school psychologist. The course will also cover: (a) history and foundations of

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current issues in school psychology, (b) APA and NASP ethics, (c) the consultant

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course
role, and (d) parent/community/school interaction. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. (3)
PSY 530. Psychology of Gender. Review of research findings on sex differences
between males and females. These findings will be used in discussions and student
activities. (3)
PSY 535. Human Motivation. Examination of different biological, social, learning,
and cognitive approaches to the topic of motivation. The key theories of motivation
will be reviewed and applied. Contemporary issues will be analyzed from a motiva-
tional perspective. (3)
PSY 540. Interpersonal Psychology. Offers a survey of the literature on interper-
sonal relationships, including family, friends, and romantic partnerships. (3)
PSY 542. Positive Psychology. Focuses on "optimal human functioning." Factors
contributing to human strength, thriving, happiness, and well-being will be reviewed,
including values, love, leisure, friendship, creativity and peak performance. Course
will be taught through important readings in the field and activities that promote
positive experiences. (3)
PSY 545. Psychology of Sports & Exercise. Topics include psychological expe-
riences associated with sports and exercise participation; techniques to enhance
performance, and psychological problems associated with performance and compe-
tition. (3)
PSY 581. School Psychology Internship I. Two semesters of 1200 contract
hours of (600 each semester) full time experience with a school psychologist in an
approved elementary, middle or high school setting. Students will be provided the
opportunity to test, assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat children and youth with
supervision. Parent/school inter-action and communication is also stressed. Weekly
seminars will address critical school psychology topics throughout the internship.
The desired result is a suitable and capable science practitioner. Prerequisites:
completion of all course work and passage of the NASP (NCSP) exam at the
required state cutting score. Offered only under special circumstances. (1 to
12 hours per semester)
PSY 582. Advanced Internship in Psychology. A supervised field experi-
ence utilizing a variety of psychological counseling skills and applications in an
appropriate counseling setting under the direction of a professional psychologist.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3-12, 12 hours maximum)
PSY 598. Psychology Thesis. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3-6)

Reading Education
RDG 510. Teaching of Reading. This course provides an exploration of special-
ized techniques and materials for the teaching of reading in the elementary school
and provides an overview of the nature of the developmental reading process; has a
field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC 505 or 564 and EDUC 506 and Admission
to Teacher Education Program. (3)
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RDG 511. Corrective Reading Instruction. This course will provide diagnostic and
instructional techniques for teaching children with reading problems in the regular
classroom; course requires field experience and development of a case study.
Prerequisite: RDG 510 with a grade of “C” or higher. (3)
RDG/SPED 512. Diagnosis and Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners.
The course identifies theoretical and practical aspects of using formal and informal
diagnostic procedures; selecting appropriate test batteries, prescribing instructional
materials, and using appropriate teaching techniques. (3)
RDG 514. Theoretical Models of Reading. Theories of language acquisition,
reading models, research, and current instructional issues related to theoretical
models of reading will be examined. (3)
RDG 515. Remedial Reading. This course is for advanced students in reading
and investigates diagnosis of reading problems and their causes and remediation.
The course includes actual work in diagnosis, prescription, and instruction of public
school students experiencing reading problems and includes field experience.
Summer (3)
RDG 517. Early Childhood Reading. Course will focus on reading readiness,
emergent literacy and early reading development research and instructional prac-
tices relating to pre-school, kindergarten, and the primary school; course includes
field experience. (3)
RDG 537. Literacy: Teaching Applications. The course will utilize a multi-disci-
plinary approach of theoretical nature with application of information during field
experience Academic counterpart will explore the economical, the political, the socio-
logical, and the moral issues facing society; includes 15 hours field experience. (3)
RDG 553. Children's Literature. Exploration of the methods and materials/trade
books for elementary and middle school teaching; includes a survey of different
types of literature for children. Special attention is given to the establishment of
desirable reading habits and life-long learning. (3)
RDG 560. Reading Skills in Secondary Education. The course is designed
to help secondary pre-teachers gain insight into the reading process in various
content areas generally offered in the public secondary school; course includes
investigation of methods and procedures for assisting students in the improvement
of reading and study skills in the content areas and has a required field experience.
Prerequisites: EDUC 506 or 564, and EDUC 507 and Admission to Teacher
Education Program. (3)
RDG 579. Reading Seminar. This changing topical seminar will address current
research and movements in reading education and includes discussion of issues
determined by topics reflected in recent field related publications. (3)
RDG 581. Practicum in Reading. This capstone course is a supervised field
experience that provides practice, demonstration, self-evaluation, and validation of
competencies gained in the reading program. (3)
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Social Work
SWK 501. Cultural Competency in Social Work Practice. Provides students with
conceptual basis for cross-cultural social work interventions. Explores dynamics
of and provides historical context for understanding oppression/discrimination.

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Focuses on multicultural environments as they affect human development, commu-
nication, assessment, problem solving processes, and interventions appropriate for
effective service delivery. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.W. Program. (3)
SWK 510. Human Behavior in the Social Environment. Examines behavior within
the context of families, groups, organizations, communities, and cultures. Includes
developmental stages of the individual with particular focus on diversity. Human
behavior is examined within the context of multiple social systems. Paradigms of
human behavior are explored. Provides students with an exposure to environmental
assessment tools. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.W. Program. (3)
SWK. 511. Generalist Social Work Practice. Designed to provide students with an
introduction to knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effective social work inter-
ventions from an ecological social systems perspective. Emphasizes empowerment
and cultural competency. Develops skills in engagement, communication, decision-
making , interviewing, case planning, documentation, recording, assessment, and
problem solving for generalist social work practice. Prerequisite: Admission to
the M.S.W. Program. (3)
SWK 520. Understanding the Rural Community. Introduces students to the rela-
tionship between social work macro theories and rural communities, the meaning of
macro social work, "rurality," and how theories undergird this practice. Emphasizes
Native American and Hispanic cultural applications management theories to rural
community development. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.W. Program. (3)
SWK. 521. Social Work Clinical Intervention and Assessment. Focuses on
the clinical process of assessment and diagnosis from a social work practice
perspective, and emphasizes rural centered practice. Includes theories within
the bio-psycho-social paradigm. Explores micro and macro issues related to the
delivery of rural mental heath services. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W.
Program, SWK 501, 510, 520, 530, and 581. (3)
SWK 522. Group Dynamics in Social Work Practice. Provides an introduction to
social work group work practice, including dynamics of group interaction, stages of
group development, and group types. Different types of clinical groups, working with
marginalized groups, committees, task groups, and self-help groups are explored,
as are group processes. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W. Program, SWK
501, 510, 520, 530, 581 or Advanced Standing. (3)
SWK. 530 Foundation of Social Welfare Policy. Provides students with an intro-
duction to relationships between social policy, social welfare, and the American society.
Analysis of social problems provides a foundation for understanding social welfare
policy and programs. Policy is viewed through tribal, Anglo, Hispanic, and international
lens. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W. Program and SWK 581. (3)
SWK 540. Foundation of Social Work Research Methods. Provides students with
an overview of social work research methods. Explores qualitative and quantitative
methods. Students identify problem, review literature, relate the research problem to
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existing theory, construct hypotheses, operationalize variables, identify appropriate

research designs for different studies, and identify and/or construct appropriate
measuring instruments for the study. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W.
Program, SWK 501, 510, 520, 530, and 581. (3)
SWK 581. Foundation Field Practicum I. Focuses on applied skills, knowledge,
and values for generalist level social work practice, and its linked with Generalist
Social Work Practice (SWK 520). Students will complete 192 hours of the required
900 hours of practicum experience as well as 32 hours of pre-field curriculum. (3)
SWK 582. Foundation Field Practicum II. This course continues to focus on
applied skills, knowledge, and values. Students complete a total of 256 hours of
practicum. The emphasis is on continued application of human behavior and social
theories, and social work values and ethics along with the development of practice
skills and an integrated professional self. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W.
Program and SWK 581. (3)
SWK 610. Social Work Administration and Supervision. Applies theories and
methods of social work management, leadership, and supervision in rural settings.
Dynamics of public organizations, human resource management, management of
funds, organizational structure, and change are discussed. Covers cultural diversity
issues in the context of rural areas with concerns for the role of dynamic adminis-
tration and supervision. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W. Program, SWK
501, 510, 511, 520, 521, 522, 530, 540, 581, and 582. (3)
SWK 620. Advanced Psycho-Social Approaches for Rural Practice. Focuses
on knowledge, values, and skills for advanced integrated micro/mezzo level social
work practice in a rural area. An empowerment perspective is reinforced. From
a rural-centered practice perspective, content includes theories of practice within
the Bio-Psycho-Social paradigm in varied settings with diverse populations.
Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W. Program, SWK 501, 510, 511, 520, 521,
522, 530, 540 581, 582. (3)
SWK 621. Rural Community Organization and Development. Focuses on
knowledge, skills, and values of advanced macro level social work practice with a
focus on complex skills in community development, economic development, and
organizational change within the rural community. Emphases include tribal organi-
zation and international and cross-border interactions. Prerequisites: Admission
to the M.S.W. Program, SWK 501, 510, 520, 530, 581. (3)
SWK 630. Rural Social Welfare Policy. Focuses on policy analysis and evaluation
with emphasis on skills in policy practice within the rural context. Develops skills
and knowledge for the policy practitioner as a change agent in legislative, commu-
nity, and organizational arenas. Students will link practice skills to policy, advocacy,
sills, and barriers to social change. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W.
Program, SWK 501, 510, 511, 520, 521, 522, 530, 540, 581, and 582. (3)
SWK 640. Applied Social Work Research. Teaches skills for evaluation of social
work practice across client system levels within the rural practice context; provides
historical and value context for practice evaluations. Focuses on evaluation of
social programs and one's own professional social work practice. Prerequisites:
Admission to the M.S.W. Program, SWK 501, 510, 520, 530, and 581. (3)
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SWK 681. Advanced Field Practicum I. Focuses on advanced applied social work
skills, knowledge, and values for direct practice in a rural setting; provides students
with experiential learning experiences. Emphasis on application of skills to the rural
practice milieu. Students delve deeper into issues of Native American practice,

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practice in Hispanic culture, or cross-boarder practice. Prerequisites: Admission

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to the M.S.W. Program. (6)
SWK 682. Advanced Field Practicum II. Focuses on integration of social work
skills, knowledge, and values for practice in a rural setting. Emphasis on application
of skills at micro, mezzo, and macro levels, in Native American practice, practice in
the Hispanic culture, or cross-border practice. This course is the capstone course
required by the Graduate School. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.W. Program
and SWK 681. (6)

Sociology
SOC/PSY 506. Social Psychology. Introduction to social psychology from a
symbolic interaction perspective. The course focuses on how humans make sense
of and interpret their social world and react to the symbolic meanings attached to
social life. Topics include: the self, identity, social construction of reality, human
use of symbols, cognitive and social structure, ambiguity and conflict in social inter-
action. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 515. Sociology of Food. Investigates food using the sociological perspec-
tive. Examines the place that food has in our modern society and the role that
industrialization and globalization has played in removing food from local production.
Through examining the consequences of this process, students will explore solu-
tions and look at food ethics and food justice. (3)
SOC 550. Environmental Sociology. This course investigates the societal
causes and cures of environmental deterioration. We will examine population,
water, pollution, toxic racism, global climate change, energy, politics, globalization,
environmental movements, and sustainable development. Students in this course
are asked to think critically about societal impact on the environment and social
inequality and the environment. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 560. Social Movements/Social Change. This course examines social move-
ments and social change form a theoretical perspective. The goal is to understand
the process of social movement emergence, development and outcomes. We will
ask such questions as why movements emerge, who joins or supports movements,
how are movements organized, what tactics do movements use, and what do move-
ments accomplish. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 570. Sociology of Religion. This course is designed as an introduction to
the sociological study of religion. We will ask questions such as: How has religion
influenced society? Politics? Economics? Gender inequality? How has society
influenced religion? Why do people participate in religion? The course includes
both classic readings in the sociology of religion and contemporary work done in the
field. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
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Spanish
SPAN 510. Survey of Spanish-American Literature I. Spanish-American
Literature from the pre-colonial period to 1888; study of first chroniclers, colonial
period, patriotic writers of independence, romanticism. Prerequisites: Any 300
level SPAN or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 511. Survey of Spanish-American Literature II. Spanish-American litera-
ture from 1888 to the present day; modernism, the essay, contemporary fiction and
poetry. Prerequisites: Any 300 level SPAN or permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 523. Spanish Phonetics. A linguistic analysis of the articulatory sound
system of the Spanish language and its relationship to the orthography, morphology
and syntax of the language. Prerequisites: Intermediate level Spanish with a
grade of "C" or better and permission of the instructor. SPAN 308 recom-
mended. (3)
SPAN 524. Teaching Methods in Spanish II. Designed to acquaint the student
with specialized techniques of teaching Spanish language skills in the secondary
schools. Prerequisites: Proficiency in Spanish. (3)
SPAN 525. Applied Linguistics for the Spanish Teacher. Introduction to Spanish
phonetics and phonemics; a descriptive analysis of grammatical and semantic
structure of contemporary Spanish applied to problems of teaching. Prerequisites:
Intermediate level Spanish with a grade of "C" or better and permission of the
instructor. SPAN 308 recommended. (3)
SPAN 526. Practicum in the Teaching of Spanish. Supervised practice in tutoring
and teaching grammatical concepts as an assistant to a faculty member teaching
SPAN 101, 102, 151, 152; may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Proficiency
in Spanish and permission of the instructor. (3)
SPAN 530. Content Area Spanish. This course is specifically designed for
prospective or already practicing bilingual teachers and is meant to provide a means
for increasing vocabulary in Spanish in order to be able to teach different subject
areas in the language. Prerequisites: Proficiency in Spanish. (3)
SPAN 535. Intensive Spanish Language Development. The course is designed
to prepare prospective teachers for La Prueba, required for bilingual endorsement
and the content assessment in Spanish required for licensure. It sharpens student's
skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Prerequisites: Proficiency in
Spanish. (3)
SPAN 585. Directed Study in Special Topics. Permission of instructor required.
May be repeated for credit. (3)
a. Novel of the Mexican Revolution f. Spanish-American Novel
b. Spanish Romanticism. g. Modern Spanish Drama
c. Spanish Poetry h. Hispanic Culture
d. Cervantes i. Hispanic Thought
e. Advanced Composition
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Special Education
SPED 508. Introduction to Exceptional Children. An introduction to the various
exceptionalities, procedures and processes of identifying and placing children with
special needs into special remedial or accelerated programs, and of staffing those
programs; emphasizes New Mexico programs, standards and guidelines, as well as
issues presented in IDEA and other state and federal mandates. (3)
SPED/RDG 512. Diagnosis and Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners.
The course identifies theoretical and practical aspects of using formal and informal
diagnostic procedures; selecting appropriate test batteries, prescribing instructional

board of regents,
administration,
materials, and using appropriate teaching techniques based upon individual diag-
nosis will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission Required. (3)

faculty
SPED 528. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education. Provides teachers
of students with disabilities with basic background in methods, materials, IEP and
curriculum development; emphasizes the analysis and selection of curricula, instruc-
tional methods, and the use of materials in the educational process for children
with disabilities. Thirty (30) hours of field work are required during this course.
Prerequisites SPED 508 and admission to the Teacher Education Program. (3)
SPED 541. Practice Teaching - Special Education. One semester of supervised
classroom experience as a practice teacher in a public school; involves a full-time
assignment of one academic semester with licensed educational personnel supervi-
sion. Attendance of a weekly method seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars
will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism,
and tutoring/coaching. Permission Required. All core/professional courses
must be completed prior to registering for practice teaching; including EDUC
536 which can be taken concurrently with SPED 551. (1-6)
SPED 551. Behavioral Management Approaches with Exceptional Children.
Emphasizes the use of behavior management strategies for children with special
needs. Prerequisites: SPED 528, can be taken concurrently with SPED 508 or
SPED 541. (3)
SPED 552. Families, School, Community Relations and the Exceptional Child.
Prepares special education teachers to work effectively with the parents of children
with special needs by providing information on a variety of issues dealing with
parent-teacher relationships. Some of the issues are: value clarification, confer-
encing skills, assertiveness training, problem solving, establishing open communica-
tions, working with community agencies, discipline and legality. (3)
SPED 554. Evaluation and Assessment of Exceptional Children. Familiarize
special education teachers with the field of assessment, including methods, diag-
nostic instruments, and techniques for evaluating exceptional children. Prerequisites:
SPED 508 and admission into the Teacher Education Program. (3)
SPED 556. Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children. Theory and practice in
bilingual/multicultural special education, with emphasis on language and culture,
assessment practices, and learning styles of exceptional bilingual children. (3)
SPED 569. Nature and Needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Course
is designed to assist teachers in understanding the nature of mental retardation
from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the educational
significance of different theoretical perspectives as they relate to the needs of the
intellectually disabled. (3)
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SPED 570. Nature and Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities. This course
provides teachers with information which will assist them to understand the nature
of learning disabilities from an interdisciplinary perspective. The focus will be on the
identification, characteristics, and education of children with learning disabilities. (3)
SPED 576. Nature and Needs of Persons with Emotional & Behavioral
Disorders. This course provides teachers with information which will assist them
to understand the nature of behavior disorders from an interdisciplinary perspec-
tive. The focus will be on the identification, characteristics, education and needs of
children identified as emotionally disturbed. (3)
SPED 581. Practicum in Special Education. This field experience consists of 180
clock-hours of supervised work with handicapped populations in public schools, resi-
dential facilities or clinical settings. Research activities may also be allowed as part
of the course requirements. Students must meet all prerequisites before applying for
this field work. This course is designed primarily for graduate students or students
who have completed student-teaching field experience and are seeking advanced
skill in working with handicapped persons. Prerequisites: SPED 508, 551, 528 and
554. Permission Required. (3)

Writing
WRTG 502. Writing Poetry. Students will study poetic forms, write in established
forms, research contemporary published poetry, write in free form, research submis-
sion processes, and submit poetry to respected literary journals. (3)
WRTG 503. Writing the Screenplay. Advanced practice in writing the screenplay,
including critical attention to formatting, dialogue and description. Marketing the
finished product will also be emphasized. Students prepare a synopsis, write a
screenplay using the proper format, post acts of the play online and review and
critique each other's work. (3)
WRTG 505. Writing the Philosophical Reflection. Advance practice in writing
from a philosophical perspective which incorporates the application of valid logical
and rhetorical strategies. Students choose from a broad range of subjects, reflect
upon them by applying philosophical techniques, post writing assignments online
and review each other's work. Philosophical literature will also be reviewed. (3)
WRTG 508. Creative Non-Fiction Writing. Advanced practice in writing creative
non-fiction, including the understanding of fiction techniques as applied to non-fiction
writing. Students choose non-fiction subjects, articulate criteria for these assign-
ments, apply dramatic techniques, post their writing assignments online, and review
each other's work. (3)
WRTG 509. Memoir Writing. Students will use in-depth writing exercises to "mine
for memories" which they will use as material for a possible book-length manuscript
of non-fiction prose. This is not an autobiography; it is a focused study of one theme
in the writer's life. Students will have the opportunity to leave this class with experi-
ence and practice of gathering, focusing, composing, editing - and perhaps even
submitting for publication - experiences from their own lives in a creative, non-fiction
manuscript. (3)
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WRTG 510. Advanced Creative Writing. Advanced practice in original composition

with a focus on research and publication within a chosen genre; demands a sophis-
ticated understanding of the English language, an application of critical thought, and
a commitment to creativity. (3)
WRTG/ENGL 519. Advanced Composition. Intensive work in expository writing. (3)
WRTG 526. Writing Children's Literature. Practice in the writing of children's
literature - including picture books, middle-grade books, and young adult. Genres
of writing can be poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Analysis of the conventions of chil-
dren's literature and its role as a literary form in the twenty-first century. (3)

board of regents,
administration,
WRTG 527. Nature Writing. Practice in the genre called nature writing- including
but not limited to writing about the natural world, environmental issues, living in

faculty
place, and the biological sciences. Analysis of the history of nature writing and the
new role of nature writing in the twenty-first century. (3)
WRTG 545. Writing Fiction. Practice in the writing of adult literary fiction, both
short story and novel form. Some genre fiction is allowed with permission from the
instructor. Students will look at key elements of writing fiction, including plot, devel-
opment of characters, and point of view. Students who have taken Writing Children's
Literature can continue in this form with permission from the instructor. (3)
WRTG 566. Writing for Magazines. Practice in writing for magazines, feature
articles as well as shorter how-to pieces, columns, and news reports. Some discus-
sion of how and where to publish. (3)
WRTG 567. Writing for Social Change. Exploration of how writing can be used
to generate and encourage social change, from opinion pieces in local newspapers
to bestselling books on global issues. Students will discuss how such writing has
affected their lives, what issues they wish to write about as advocates of social
change, what writing forms best fit those issues, and what writing strategies best fit
those forms. (3)
WRTG 569. Writing for Professionals. Advanced practice in the kind of writing
required in professional employment, including but not limited to nursing, teaching,
law enforcement, and business. Students choose writing activities related to their
chosen profession, articulate criteria for these assignments, post their writing assign-
ments online, and review each other's work. (3)
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BOARD OF REGENTS,
ADMINISTRATION,
FACULTY
BOARD OF REGENTS
Appointments to the board are for a term of six years.
Student Regent Appointments to the board are for a term of two years.

Officers
Dr. Charles (Randy) Briggs, President
Mr. Jerry A. Walz, Vice President
Mr. Kelly Clark, Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Noreen Scott
Mr. Tony P. Trujillo

Members by Appointment
Dr. Charles R. Briggs, Albuquerque, NM
Mr. Kelly Clark, Student Regent, Silver City, NM
Ms. Noreen Scott, Rio Rancho, NM
Mr. Tony P. Trujillo, Silver City, NM
Mr. Jerry Walz, Cedar Crest, NM
Ms. Janice Baca Argabright, Regent-Designee, San Antonio, NM

Ex-officio Members
The Honorable Susana Martinez, Governor of New Mexico, Santa Fe
Dr. Veronica C. Garcia, Secretary of Education, Santa Fe
Ms. Virginia Huegel, President, Faculty Senate
Mr. Matthew Lara, President, Staff Senate
Ms. Jason Lucas President, Student Government

ADMINISTRATION
NOTE: Dates given for the first year of employment at Western New Mexico
University.

Executive Staff
SHERRI A. BAYS, Vice President for Business Affairs (1995)
Office: Castorena 121, telephone # ext. 6146
B.S., New Mexico State University; C.P.A.
LINDA KAY JONES, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Economic
Development and Community Affairs (2005)
Office: Besse-Forward GRC 2nd floor, telephone # ext. 6133
CEcD Certified Economic Developer
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PEGGY LANKFORD, Acting Vice President for Student Affairs (1989)

Office: JCB. 200, telephone # ext. 6629
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
JOSEPH SHEPARD, President of the University (2011)
Office: Castorena 109, telephone # ext. 6238
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.B.A. University of North Texas; Ph.D., Florida
International University
FAYE VOWELL, Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty,
Director of Graduate Programs (1999)

board of regents,
Office: Castorena 112, telephone # ext. 6317

administration,
B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

faculty
Administrative Staff
TERRY ANDERSON, Assistant Dean of Early Childhood Programs, SOE (1988)
Office: Sechler-Rhoades Hall, telephone # ext. 6344
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
LEZLIE ARNOLD, Recruiter (2003)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6192
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
CHARLENE ASHBURN, Human Resources Director (1998)
Office: Castorena Hall. , telephone # ext. 6327
B.A.S., Western New Mexico University
AMY BACA, Director of Materials and Resource Management (2000)
Office: Castorena Hall Rm. 114, telephone # ext. 6169
CYNTHIA ANN BETTISON, Museum Director/Archaeologist (1991)
Office: Fleming Hall, telephone # ext. 6386
B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Ph.D., University
of California, Santa Barbara; RPA, Registered Professional Archaeologist
MARY TURK BILLINGS, Director of First Year Experience (2002)
Office: JCB 228, telephone # ext. 6400
B.A. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; M.L.I.S. University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee
DEBORAH COSPER HUGHS, Academic Advisor/Counselor (1986)
Office: JCB 221, telephone # ext. 6267
A.A., Glendale Community College; B.A., Arizona State University;
M.A., Western New Mexico University
MARIA DOMINGUEZ, Director, Multicultural Affairs/Student Activities (1982)
Office: SMB First Floor, telephone # ext. 6611
B.A., B.S.W., M.A., Western New Mexico University
JESSICA ENRIQUEZ, Student Administrative Support Online Interdisclinary
Programs
Office: Martinez 255, telephone # ext. 6650
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
DUANE ELMS, Director of Information Technology (2003)
Office: Chino Building, telephone # ext. 6462
B.S.E.E., Case Institute of Technology; M.S. Case Institute of Technology
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EDWARD M. FLORES, Director of Campus Police (2009)

Office: Campus Police, telephone # ext. 6231
B.A.S., Western New Mexico University
ONORINA FRANCO, Director Financial Aid (1990)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6173
B.S., Western New Mexico University
LAURA GILLISPIE, Director Student Health Center/Certified Nurse Midwife.
Office: 111 Muir Heights, telephone # ext. 6014
A.D.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University, A.D.N., New Mexico State
University- B.S.N., University of New Mexico., M.S.N. ,TTUHSC/University of
Texas at El Paso
SUSAN GARLAND, Assistant Registrar (1995)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6117
B.A., Western New Mexico University
KATHIE GILBERT, Special Assistant to the President/Ombuds Person (1993)
Office: Besse-Forward GRC, 2nd Flr,
B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
MARCIA HARRIS-BOURDETTE, Associate to the VP Academic Affairs/Director of
Graduate Division 1999)
Office: Castorena 112, telephone #ext. 6317
B.A., M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
CLORINDA HARRISON, Program Manager, GGSC (2001)
Office: Gallup Graduate Studies Center, telephone 505-722-3389
A.A., University of New Mexico
CYNTHIA HOLLADAY, Accounts Payable Manager (1995)
Office: Castorena 114, telephone # ext. 6168
ANNA HOWELL, Acting Director of Instruction and Innovative Programs (2011)
Office: JCB 107, telephone # ext. 6290
B.A., Austin College
GWENDOLYN HUTCHINS, Director Early Childhood Programs (2005)
Office: Sechler-Rhoades, telephone # ext. 6807
A.A., Western New Mexico University
JAN JAHIMIAK, Senior Oracle DB/BANNER System Administrator (1997)
Office: Castorena Hall , telephone # ext. 6429

PAUL LANDRUM, Director of Data Analysis and Reserach (2009)

Office: Castorena Hall, telephone # ext. 5488
A.D.N., Central Oregon College; B.S., University of Oregon; M.B.A., Western State
College
MATTHEW LARA, Recruiter/International Recruiter (2008)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6001
B.S.,Western New Mexico University
MARIE LECK, Director of Career Services (1985)
Office: JCB , telephone # ext. 6109
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JOY LEMME, Director of Special Events (1993)

Office: , PE Complex 150, telephone # ext. 6161
B.S. , M.A., Western New Mexico University
STEVE LIEBHART, Systems Technician/Webmaster (2000)
Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6056
ANTONIO MACIAS, Dean, Community Education & Technical Programs (1988)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 5122
A.A., B.S., M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
CYNTHIA MARTINEZ, Director Fiscal Affairs (1995)

board of regents,
administration,
Office: Castorena Hall, telephone # ext. 6153
B.S., Western New Mexico University

faculty
PATRICIA MANZANARES-GONZALES, Dean, School of Education (2006)
Office: Martinéz/Fall Building 212D, telephone # ext. 6427
B.A., M.A., M.A., New Mexico Highlands University; Ph.D., Northern Arizona
University
REBECCA MATTER, Disability Services Coordinator/Advisor (2010)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6400
B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., M.S.E.D., Old Dominion University
APRIL MATTHEWS, Academic Computing Manager, IT (1987)
Office: GRC 104, telephone # ext. 6334
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
BETSY MILLER, Registrar (1986)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6119
A.S., B.T., M.A., Western New Mexico University
DANIELLE MOFFETT, Alumni Affairs Director (2008)
Office: Hunter Hall, telephone # ext. 6675
A.A., San Joaquin Delta College; B.A., CSU Stanislaus; M.A., University of the
Pacific
JULIE MORALES, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Regents
(1993)
Office: Castorena 114, telephone # ext. 6336
B.A., New Mexico State University; M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
OLIVIA MORALES, Program Manager (1997)
Office: Deming Mimbres Valley Learning Center, telephone # 575-546-6556
A.A. Western New Mexico University
ARTHUR JEFFREY PERALES, WNMU Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6104
B.S., Western New Mexico University
MARGARET PEREZ-MEDINA, Recruiter (1998)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6140
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
YOLANDA O'CONNELL, Comptroller (2006)
Office: Castorena, telephone # ext. 6143
B.S., New Mexico State University
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GILDA BAEZA ORTEGO, University Librarian (2007)

Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6358
B.A. Texas Woman's University; M.L.S. University of Texas; Ph.D. Texas Woman's
University
DONNA REES, Dean, Extended University (1984)
Office: Bowden Hall, telephone # ext. 6130
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
DEBRA REYES, Assistant Director - Verification (1992)
Office; JCB, telephone # ext. 6173
B.A., Western New Mexico University
KELLEY RIDDLE, Director of Payroll & Benefits/AA/EEO (2002)
Office: Castorena Hall., telephone # ext. 6513
B.A., Western New Mexico University
GREGORY ROLFE, Systems & Programming Manager, IT (1993)
Office: Castorena Hall., telephone # ext. 6435
BETSY SHOOK, Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs for Special
Projects (2005)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6430
B.A., Central Washington University
DAN TERRAZAS,
Office: JCB 130, telephone # ext. 6203
B.A., Western New Mexico University.
DAN TRESSLER, Director of Admissions/Recruitment (2005)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6104
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
CAREY WALKER, Director Dual Enrollment (2006)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6185
B.S.E., M.S.E., Arkansas State University
KATHERINE WARREN, Acting, Associate Dean, Virtual Campus, (2004)
Office: Bowden Hall, telephone # ext. 6549
B.S. University of Kansas; M.L.S. Emporia State University
KIM WOODARD, Virtual Campus Online Advisor (2004)
Office: PD 137, telephone # ext 6584
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
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Athletic Staff
GREG ADAMS, Head Women's Basketball Coach (200)
Office: PE 122, telephone # ext. 6220
B.A., Cal State North Ridge
ALMA ARELLANO, Athletic Assistant (2002)
Office: PE 120, telephone # ext. 6218
AA., Western New Mexico University
KENT BEATTY, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach/Assistant Athletic Director
(1997)

board of regents,
administration,
Office: PE 156, telephone # ext. 6235
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University

faculty
ERICK BURTON, Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (2006)
Office: PE 157, telephone # ext. 6157
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
JIM CALLENDER, Head Volleyball Coach (1998)
Office: PE 124, telephone # ext. 6225
B.A., St. Lawrence University
MACARIO CAMPOS, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Office: PE 153, telephone # ext. 6237
Western New Mexico University
ADAM CLARK, Head Football Coach (2010)
Office: PE 183, telephone # ext. 6770
A.A., Grossmont College; B.A., M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
MARK COLEMAN, Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach (2003)
Office: PE 123, telephone # ext. 6234
B.A., St. Lawrence University
LUKE KNAUF, Offensie Line Coach/Finess Supervisor (2011)
NICHOLAS LUCEY, Acting Defensive Coach/Game Mangement Supervisor (2010)
CHRISTOPHER MONDRAGON, Athletic Trainer (2010)
ROLAND SHOOK, Compliance Coordinator (2007)
Office: PE 154, telephone # ext. 6543
B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Arizona State University
VICTORIA STIMAC, Assistant A.D. for Media Relations (2007)
Office: PE 155, telephone # ext. 6214
B.S. Cardinal Stritch University
TERRA STRAIN, Women’s Athletic Trainer (2007)
Office: Athletic Training Room, PE Complex, ext. 6236
BS—WNMU, MS—Montana State University-Billings
SCOTT WOODARD, Softball Coach (1992)
Office: PE 128, telephone # ext. 6233
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
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FACULTY
NOTE: Dates given are for the first year on the faculty of Western New Mexico
University.
MARTHA ALVAREZ MARTINI, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Ed. (2010)
B.A., California State University; M.S., California State University; Ph.D., University
of Southern California.
MARTHA ANDERSON, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Office: JCBA 180, telephone # ext. 6960
B.S.N., University of New Mexico
ALIREZA ARASTEH, Professor of Mathematics (1989)
Office: BF-GRC 213, telephone # ext. 6330
B.S., Institute of Statistics and Informatics, Tehran, Iran; M.S., Brunel
University, London, England; M.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State University
EMMA BAILEY, Associate Professor of Sociology (2004)
Office: PD 227, telephone #ext. 6824
B.A., Sterling College; M.A., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Th.M.,
Duke University; Ph.D., University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology
LINDA BALDWIN, Professor in Business Administration (1989)
Office: PD 239, telephone # ext. 6329
B.S., B.A., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University; Ph.D., New Mexico State
University
LAURIE BARFITT, Professor of Accounting (2007)
Office: PD 131, telephone # ext. 6241
B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.P.A. Delta State University; Ph.D., University of
Mississippi
MARY BAUMHOVER, Professor of English (1987)
Office: Bowden Hall 127, telephone # ext. 6627
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
LINDA BEATTIE, Professor of Developmental Mathematics (1990)
Office: BF-GRC 211, telephone # ext. 6268
B.S., University of Arizona; M.A.T., Western New Mexico University
PETER BILL, Assistant Professor of Digital Media (2010)
Office: Parotti 106, telephone # ext. 6618
B.A., Reed College; M.F.A., University of Washington
JOHN R. BOURDETTE, Professor of Chemical Depend. & Criminal Justice (2001)
Office: PD 134, telephone # ext. 6217
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
AUTUMN BRUTON, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (2009)
CHRISTINE BRICKLEY, APRN-BC, NP, Associate Professor of Nursing (2005)
Office: JCBA 133, Telephone # ext. 6960
B.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S.N., Northern Arizona University; M.S.N.,
University of California
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GERALD BURGESS, Associate Professor of Computer Science (2005)

Office: BF-GRC 219, telephone # ext. 6165
A.A.S., Pima College; B.S., West Coast University; M.S., West Coast University
MELISSA BUSBY, Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Childhood/ECP Assistant
Director (2003)
Office: Glaser Hall 153, telephone # ext. 6195
A.A., Northland Pioneer College; B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
MANUEL BUSTAMANTE, Associate Professor of Educational Technology (2002)
Office: MAR 110, telephone # ext. 6291

board of regents,
administration,
B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., New Mexico State University
ZENAIDO TRES CAMACHO, Associate Professor of Biology (2005)

faculty
Office: Harlan Hall, telephone # ext. 6227
B.S., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D., Texas A & M University
PATRICIA CANO, Professor of Chicano Studies (1989)
Office: Bowden Hall 228, telephone # ext. 6512
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.A., New Mexico State University
GWEN CASSEL, Professor of Occupational Therapy (1995)
Office: Watts Hall 120, telephone # ext. 5171
B.F.A., Southern Methodist University; M.O.T., Texas Woman’s University
STEVEN CHAVEZ, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Police Academy Dir.
(2001)
Office: PD 138, telephone # ext. 6288
B.S., M.A.T., Western New Mexico University; M.S., Troy State University; M.A.,
New Mexico State University
JENNIFER COLEMAN, Professor of Psychology (2003)
Office: PD 223, telephone # ext. 6257
B.A., SUNY, Geneseo; M.S.T., M.A., Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
EUGENE CRISCIONE, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting (2010)
Office: PD 241, telephone # ext. 6637
B.S., Gunnon University; M.S., James Madison University; M.S. Old Dominion
University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi
BENJAMIN CLINE, Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Speech (2010)
Office: Bowden 230, telephone # ext. 6536
B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., Bowlling Green State University
DEBRA DIRKSEN, Visiting Assistant Professor, Education Generalist, SOE (2007)
Office: Martinez Building 212A, telephone # ext. 6559
B.S., Brigham Young University; M. E.d., Secondary Education, Utah State University,
Ph.D., Educational Technology; Instructional Design, University of Northern
Colorado
MARY DOWSE, Professor of Geology (1995)
Office: HH 102, telephone # ext. 6352
B.A., Beloit College; M.S., University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., West Virginia
University
ANN MARIE ELDER, Associate Professor of Theater (2002)
Office: Webb 101, telephone # ext. 6618
B.A., Olterbein College; M.F.A., Ohio University
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CHARNELLE ESCOBEDO, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing (1998)

Office: JCBA 126, , telephone # ext. 6960
B.S.N., University of New Mexico
DONALD FLORENCE, Visiting Professor Humanities (2008)
Office: 512 N. Silver Street, T or C, telephone 575-894-2884
B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D. University of Illinois
SCOTT FRITZ, Assistant Professor of History (2009)
B.A., University of California; M.A., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., Northern
Arizona University.
JOHN M. GIST, Assistant Professor Humanities (2007)
Office: Mimbres Valley Learning Center, Deming, telephone # 575-546-6556
B.A., University of Wyoming, Earl College; M.F.A., University of Alaska Fairbanks
MARTHA GOMEZ, Visiting Instructor (2007)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone (505) 722-3389
M.A.T., Western New Mexico University
PHILLIP GONZALES, Visiting Assistant Professor Special Education (2008)
Office: MAR 212B, telephone # ext. 6821
B.S., University of New Mexico; M.S.W., M.A. New Mexico Highlands University;
Ph.D. Northern Arizona University
SANDRA GRIFFIN, Professor of Developmental Studies (1991)
Office: JCB 256, telephone # ext. 6300
B.A., Johnson State College; M.A., Western New Mexico University
THOMAS GRUSZKA, Professor of Mathematics (1992)
Office: BF-GRC 217, telephone # ext. 6102
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona
CHAD HARRIS, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Allied Health Department
Office: P.E. Complex Suite 140, Office 133, telephone ext. 6224
B.S., Cal Poly State University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Oregon
State University
ANN HARVEY, Associate Professor of Reading - School of Education (2007)
Office: Martinez Building 104, telephone # ext. 6413
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.Ed., Lincoln University, Ed Sp., Ed.D.,
University of Missouri
CURTIS HAYES, Professor of Criminal Justice (1993)
Office: PD 136, telephone # ext. 6325
B.A., J.D., University of Utah
JOE HEIDRICK, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2004)
Office: JCBA 127, telephone # ext. 6960
A.D.N., New Mexico Sate University, B.H.A., College of St. Francis
DEBORAH HELLER, Professor of English (1992)
Office: Bowden Hall 241, telephone # ext. 6527
B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
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ANDREW HERNANDEZ, Assistant Professor of Area Studies (2010)

Office: MVLC 107, telephone 575-546-6556 ext. 107
B.A., Texas Christian University; M.A., New Mexico State University; Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
JEFFREY HILL, Associate Professor of Biology, Natural Sciences (2007)
Office: Harlan Hall 130, telephone # ext. 6269
A.S., Santa Rosa Junior College; B.S., M.S., Humboldt State University, Ph.D.,
University of Arizona
LINDA HOY, Assistant Professor Education Leadership (2007)

board of regents,
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone (505) 722-3389

administration,
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Western New Mexico University; Ph.D.,

faculty
New Mexico State University
VIRGINIA HUEGEL, Professor of Computer Science (2002)
Office: BF-GRC 215, telephone # ext. 6349
B.S., The School of the Ozarks; M. Ed., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
CANDELARIO JAUREGUI, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership - School
of Education (2007)
Office: Martinez-Fall 207, telephone # ext. 6426
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University; E.D., University of New Mexico
AIMEE JAUREQUI, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2007)
Office: JCBA 128, telephone # ext. 6960
B.S.N., University of New Mexico; M.S.N., Regis University
RANDY JENNINGS, Professor of Biology , Natural Sciences (1993)
Office: HH 137, telephone # ext. 6519
B.A., University of South Florida; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
MANDA JOST, Associate Professor Biology (2008)
Office: HH 110, telephone # ext. 6640
B.A., B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.A. Ph.D., Harvard University
DONALD KALLEMBACK, Assistant Professor Rehabilitation & Therapeutic (2010)
Office: Watts Hall 102, telephone # ext. 5161
B.M.E., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.S. Springfield College; M.A. Saint Louis
University
LIZA KUECKER, Professor of Sociology (2005)
Office: PD 224, telephone # ext. 6204
B.S., University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon
JOHN LAVALLE, Associate Professor of History (2001)
Office: PD 225, telephone # ext. 6256
B.A., M.A., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Georgia
MARY LEEN, Professor of English (1996)
Office: Bowden Hall 244, telephone # ext. 6514
B.A., M.S., D.A., Illinois State University
CLAUDIA LEONARD, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2005)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone # ext. 5177
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.B.A., Western New Mexico University; O.T.D,
University of St. Augustine for Health Science
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JOHN LITTLE, Professor of Management (1992)

Office: PD 222, telephone # ext. 6403
B.S., Weber State College; M.B.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Virginia Tech
LINDA LOPEZ, Professor of Psychology (1989)
Office: PD 243, telephone # ext. 6303
A.A., Bradford College; B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State
University
MAGDALENO MANZANÁREZ, Professor of Political Science (1997)
Office: PD 229, telephone # ext. 6229
B.A., Universidad de las Americas; M.A., Sonoma State University; Ph.D.,
Northern Arizona University
KOOROS MASKOOKI, Professor of Business Administration (2004)
Office: PD 235, telephone # ext. 6247
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University; M.A., University of Arizona; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska
GLORIA MAYA, Professor of Art (1984)
Office: MC 101, telephone # ext. 6515
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.F.A., California College of Arts
SHAUNA McCOSH, APRN-BC, NP, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2006)
Office: JCBA 136, telephone # ext. 6960
B.A., New York University; B.S.N., Samuel Merritt College; M.S.N., Frontier
School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
PATRICIA McINTIRE, APRN-BC, NP, Professor of Nursing (1991)
Office: JCBA 124, telephone, # ext. 6960
B.S.N., University of Illinois; M.S., F.N.P., University of Colorado
IRENE MEARES, Professor of Accounting and Marketing (2002)
Office: PD 240, telephone # ext. 6331
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.B.A., University of South Florida
D.B.A., University of Sarasota
DOUG MEDIN, Professor of Computer Science (2001)
Office: BF-GRC 216, telephone # ext. 6115
B.S., Miami University; M.S., University of Illinois; M.S., Colorado State University
MICHAEL METCALF, Professor of Art (1995)
Office: JCB 161, telephone # ext. 6538
B.S., Skidmore College; M.F.A., University of Pennsylvania
DEANNE MILLER, Professor of Math Education (1981)
Office: BF-GRC 214, telephone # ext. 6255
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
TONY MONTOYA, Visiting Instructor, Auto Tech. (2009)
Office: JCB 130, telephone # ext. 6301

CYNTHIA MORENO, RN, Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing (2007)

Office: JCBA 121, telephone # ext. 6960
A.D.N., New Mexico State University; B.A.N., Western New Mexico University
 board of regents, administration, faculty / 477

LARRY MORTON II, Assistant Professor of Social Work

Office: PE 140, telephone # ext.
B.A., University of Missouri; M.S.W., Saint Louis University; M.A., University of
Missouri; Ph.D., Washington University
GEORGE MUNCRIEF, Professor of Economics (1997)
Office: PD 238, telephone # ext. 6258
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Texas A&M
SONIA MUNOZ, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2002)
Office: MVLC Deming, telephone # ext. 575-546-6556

board of regents,
administration,
B.S., B.S., M.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
ALEXANDRA NEVES, Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education (2008)

faculty
Office: Martinez 216, telephone # ext. 6332
B.A., M.A., UNISUL; M.A., Ph.D., New Mexico State University
SHARON NOLASCO, Associate Professor of Nursing (2001)
Office: JCBA 125, telephone #ext. 6960
A.D.N., University of Albuquerque; B.S.N., University of New Mexico
WILLIAM NORRIS, Professor of Biology (2001)
Office: Harlan Hall 141, telephone # ext. 6625
B.S., Lake Superior State University; M.S., Ph.D. Iowa State University
DAVID PALLISTER, Assistant Professor Rehabilitation/Therapeutic (2010)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone # ext. 5159
B.S., Wagner College; M.A., New York University; Doctor of Jurisprudence., Rutger
MAHESH PATTABIRAMAN, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2009)
Office: Harlan Hall 216, telephone # ext. 216
B.S., University of Madras; M.S., Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D. University
of Miami
ELENA PEREZ-LIZANO, Visiting Assistant Professor Electrons Services Librarian,
Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6055
B.A., University of Washington; M.S. University of Wisconsin; M.A. University of
Arizona
KYLE RICE, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Office: JCBA 131, telephone # ext. 6960
A.D.N., Western New Mexico University; B.S.N., New Mexico State University
ROBERT B. RICKLE, Assistant Professor of Social Work (2009)
Office: PE 136, telephone # ext. 6632
B.A. Olivet College; M.S.W., University of Tennessee Knoxville; Ph.D. Institute of
Clinical Social Work Chicago
SHARMAN RUSSELL, Professor of Developmental Studies (1987)
Office: Light Hall 207, telephone # ext. 6345
B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A., University of Montana
APRIL SANDERSON, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Academic
Field work Coordinator (2009)
Office: Watts Hall 124, telephone # ext. 5180
B.S., University of New Mexico; M.A., LSU
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LESLIE SHURTS, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing (2005)

Office: JCBA 132, telephone # ext. 6960
A.D.N., B.S.N., New Mexico State University; M.S.N., University of Texas El Paso
ALBERT SMITH, Assistant Professor of Biology (2009)
Office: Mimbres Valley Learning Center, telephone # ext.
B.S., Oivet College; M.S., New Mexico State University; Ph.D. University of Illinois
DANIEL TAPPAN, Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2010)
Office: BF-GRC, telephone # ext. 6784
B.A., Arizona State University; M.S., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., New Mexico
State University
BARBARA TAYLOR, Professor of Education (2001)
Office: MAR 210, telephone # ext. 6419
B.S., Temple University; M.A., Michigan State University;
Ed.D., Virginia Tech
SAMUEL TERRAZAS, Assistant Professor of Social Work (2010)
Office: PE 131, telephone # ext. 6203
B.S.W., Florida Atlantic University; M.S.W., Ph.D., Barry University
BILL TOTH, Professor of English (1991)
Office: Bowden Hall 215, telephone # ext. 6530
B.A., M.A., California State University-Chico; Ph.D., The Union Institute
MARIA EUGENIA TRILLO, Associate Professor of Spanish (2005)
Office: Bowden Hall, 113, telephone # ext. 6526
B.A., Universidad de las Americas; M.A. University of Toronto, Ph.D., University
of New Mexico
JAMES VIGIL, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2008)
Office: JCBA 130, telephone # ext. 6960
A.D.N., B.S.N., New Mexico State University
ELIZABETH WALKER, Professor of Social Work (2005)
Office: PE 141, telephone # ext. 6323
B.A.S.W., University of Memphis; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee; Ed.D.,
University of Arkansas
JANET WALLET-ORTIZ, Professor of Developmental Studies (1987)
Office: Light Hall 205, telephone # ext. 6347
B.A., University of Dayton; M.A., Western New Mexico University
ANDREW WARREN, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (2006)
Office: Phelps Dodge 133, telephone # ext. 6422
B.A. University of Kansas; M.A. Fort Hays State University; J.D. Washburn
University
SHIRLEY WEAVER, Assistant Professor of Education/Director of Field
Experiences (2009)
Office: MAR 112, telephone # ext. 6415
B.A., Western New Mexico University; Ma., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
 board of regents, administration, faculty / 479

ROBERT WELSH, Associate Professor of English (2004)

Office: Bowden Hall 124, telephone # ext. 6524
B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D. Southern Illinois University
SHAWN WHITE, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2008)
Office: Harlan Hall 203, telephone # ext. 6564
B.S., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Clemson University
MARGARITA WULFTANGE, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (2008
Office: Martinez Building 212C, telephone # ext. 6551
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Ph.D. University of California,

board of regents,
Santa Barbara.

administration,
faculty
480 / board of regents, administration, faculty

EMERITUS
BERTHA BENAVIDEZ, Associate Professor of Office Administration, Applied
Technology
T.J. BETENBOUGH, Professor of Reading, School of Education

DOROTHY B. BLALOCK, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics

CATHIE G. BOWER, Professor of English, Department of Humanities

RICHARD BRADFIELD, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social Sciences

CHRISTINE CASEY, Vice President for Business Affairs

BILL CHARLAND, Director of Honors Program

JAMES COLSON, Professor of Psychology, Department of Social Sciences

ELMER COON, Director of String Studies, Department of Expressive Arts

MARY COWAN, Professor of Wellness & Movement Sciences

LLOYD COWLING, Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, Department of

Mathematics & Computer Science

JOHN COUNTS, President

JOLANE CULHANE, Professor of History, Department of Social Science

JOHN E. CUNNINGHAM, Professor of Geology, Department of Natural Sciences

ADRIENNE DARE, Associate Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

JUNE DECKER, Professor of Wellness & Movement Sciences

JACK ELLIS, Associate Professor of Drama

PHILLIP J. FARREN, Vice President for Student Affairs
JIM FISCHER, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences
LAURENCE FRENCH, Professor of Psychology, Department of Social Sciences

DALE GIESE, Professor of History, Department of Social Sciences

KATHIE S. GILBERT, Vice President for Academic Affairs

LARRY GREGORY, Professor of Wellness and Movement Sciences

DONALD GUTIERREZ, Professor of English, Department of Humanities

ROBERT G. HANSEN, Professor of Geography, Department of Social Sciences

 board of regents, administration, faculty / 481

BRUCE HAYWARD, Professor of Biology, Department of Natural Sciences

ARLEY HOWARD, Professor of Business Administration, Department of Business

CECIL HOWARD, Professor of Art, Department of Expressive Arts

RICHARD JOHNSON, Professor of Mathematics/Computer Science, Department of

Mathematics/Computer Science

ELAINE JORDAN, Professor of School Psychology, Department of Education

board of regents,
administration,
FRANK S. JUSZCZYK, Professor of English, Department of Humanities

faculty
JERRY D. JOY, Vice President for Student/Community Affairs

CHARLES KELLY, Director of Student Financial Aid

PAMELA KUTHE, Professor of Nursing, Nursing Department

KENNETH H. LADNER, Professor of Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences

THOMAS C. LLOYD, Professor of Education, School of Education

CRAIG R. LUNDAHL, Professor of Sociology & Business Administration, Department

of Social Sciences

PATRICIA MAGUIRE, Professor of Education & Psychology (1988)

BONNIE BUCKLEY-MALDONADO, Dean of Education, School of Education
ARTHUR D. MARTINEZ, Professor of Political Science & History, Department of
Social Sciences
CARMEN MAYNES, Executive Assistant to the President/Board of Regent/AA-EEOs
DOROTHY McCRAY, Associate Professor of Art, Department of Expressive Arts
LINDA McGEE, Professor of Business Administration, School of Business
Administration and Economics
S. DENNIS MILLER, Professor of Biology

JOHN W. MORTON, Professor of Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences

SALLY NELSON, Associate Professor of Office Administration, Applied Technology

EVANGELINE PARKER, Associate Professor of Spanish, Department of Humanities

WILEY PEEPLES, Associate Professor of Education, School of Education

JEAN U. PETERSON, Associate Professor of English, Department of Humanities

ROBERT RAPP, Professor of Counseling, School of Education

482 / board of regents, administration, faculty

PAUL RENSHAW, Professor of Business Administration, Department of Business,

Economics & Public Administration

RICHARD F. RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Special Education, School of Education

HENRY SANCHEZ, Director of Maintenance (1984)

MARY J. SCHAD, Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing
ROLAND SHOOK, Professor of Biology, Natural Science, Department of Natural
Science

JOHN D. SNEDEKER, Assistant Professor of Applied Technology

CHARLES W. STRANG, Professor of Accounting, Department of Business &

Criminal Justice

WILLIAM TARRY, Professor of Business Administration, Department of Business,

Economics & Public Administration

WILLIAM B. TIETZE, Professor of Music, Department of Expressive Arts

HARLAN C. VAN OVER, Professor of Business Administration, Department of

Business, Economics & Public Administration

KATHERINE WOODARD, Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Work

SCOTT WOODARD, Athletic Director

DALE ZIMMERMAN, Professor of Biology, Department of Natural Sciences
 index / 483

Index Transfer 50
Adult Educational Services.
See Community Education and
Technology Programs; See Community
Education and Technology Programs
Symbols Adult Learning 59
“24’’ Club Betty Cook Memorial 95 Advanced Standing 49
Advisement 386
A Alan R. Thompson Teaching
A.A. Parotti Memorial Scholarship 94 Scholarship 95
Academic Amnesty 59 Alcoholic Beverages 24
Academic Complaints 72 Alternative Licensure Program 418
Academic Probation 51 Alumni Association 28
Academic Standing 63 American Association of University
Academic Support Center Women 92
Testing 112 American College Test (ACT) 50, 53,
A. Glaser Scholarship 93 54, 114
Academic Anthropology 268

index
Achievement 59 Apartment Rents 101
Advisement 109 Applied Mathematics 231
Credit Alternatives 59 Applied Technology 27, 268
Credit by Challenge Examination 60 Arizona Tuition Waivers 92
Credits 59 Art 269, 431
Programs 116 Education 213
Regulations 59 Minor 220
Standing 63 ART
Studies Courses 268 Major 216
Academic Integrity 61, 385 Art 41, 212
Academic Support Center 109 Courses 427
Degrees 137 Education 202
Testing 53, 61 Juried Student Art Exhibit 41
Academic Tutoring 112 Minor 220
Accounting 166 Assessment 65
Minor 170 Associate Degrees 116, 122
Accreditation and Standing 18 Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.)
Activities 41, 44, 45 116
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Activity Courses. See Movement
116
Sciences
Associate of Arts (A.A.) 116
Administration 468
Associate of Science (A.S.) 116
Admissions 49
Majors 116
Application 50
Associated Students 43
Graduate. See Graduate Admission
Athletic
Late Application 55
Activities 41
Probationary Admission 51
Faculty Athletic Committee 41
Readmission 56
Intercollegiate Athletics 41
Regular Admission 50
Staff 473
Special 57
Athletic Scholarships 92
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Attendance 66 Business Marketing 203

Absences 66
Audit Courses 68, 73 C
Automotive Technology Calendar 14
Courses 273 Campus Police 23
Career and Technical Teacher
B Education 187, 288
Baccalaureate Degrees 117, 122 Career Services/Cooperative Edu. 42
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Catalog, Choice of 66
123, 132, 187 Cell and Molecular Biology 237
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 117, 123, 131 Certified Public Accountant 166
Bachelor of Business Administration Change of Address 79
(B.B.A.) 117, 123, 132, 165 Change of Name 79
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) 117, Charles “Killer’’ Aguirre Vocational
124, 212, 214 Scholarship 93
Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) Chase Webb Art and Theater
117, 226 Scholarship 95
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 117, 123, CHEA Council of Higher Education
132 Accreditation 50, 54
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Chemical Dependency 175, 181
(B.S.N.) 117 Courses 289, 437
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) 117, Major 176
123, 125 Minor 181
Majors 118 Transferring the Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Applied Science 117 Discipline Module 177
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 125 Chemistry
Besse, J.R. "Capt." Scholarship 92 Courses 291
Bilingual Education 202, 274 Major 238
Courses 431 Minor 249
Biology Chicano and Hemispheric Studies 172
Courses 276 Chicano Studies 292, 438
Major 235 Childcare 101
Minor 247 Classification of Students 67
Board of Regents 468 Coaching 207
Botany 236 College Level Examination Program
Minor 248 (CLEP) 53, 100, 112
Business 434 Colorado Waivers 93
Business Administration 163 Commencement 74
Associate of Science (A.S.) 169 Common Core 134
Core Courses 165 Communication Courses 293
Courses 433 Community Education 27
Major 165 Community Relations 28
Minor 170 COMPASS 50, 53, 113
Transferring the Business Discipline Testing Waivers 54
Module 164 Competitive Out-of-State Tuition
Business and Office Technology Waivers 93
Courses 282 Computer
Business and Public Admin. 283 CMPS Courses 294
Business Management Concen. 166 CNET Courses 294
 index / 485

Computer Science, Dept. 229 Digital Media Communication 308

Computer Science Minor 233 Digital Media Communications 149
General Education Requirements 130 Disabilities 114
Computer Science 438 Disbursal of Funds 81
Computer Technology 146, 298 Double Majors 126
Concurrent Student 54, 58 Drafting and Design Technology 151
Construction Technology Courses 311
Courses 301 Dual Degrees 126
Copyright Policy 67
Corrections Concentration 178 E
Correspondence Credit 60
Early Childhood Education 29
Costs 98
Early Childhood Education & Family
Counseling 439
Support 208, 211
Counseling Services 112
Early Childhood Education and Family
Course
Support 209, 312
Completion 76
Early Childhood Programs 29
Repeating 73
Certificate 211
Withdrawal 77
Major 189
Course Load 67

index
Transferring the Early Childhood
Graduate guidelines 387
Education Discipline Module 188
Undergraduate guidelines 68
Early Childhood Teacher - Birth Grade
Course Numbering 68
3 209
Co-op Work Experience 68
Earning a Second Master’s Degree
Independent Study Courses 69
387
Internships and Practica 69
e-Commerce and Systems
On-the-Job-Training (OJT) 70
Administration 229
Workshops 70
eCommerce & System Administration
Course Descriptions 267, 430
232
Credit 396
Economics 317. See
Credit Hours. See Academic Credits
Courses 444
Criminal Justice 175, 442
Minor 170
Courses 302
Education 318
Major 177
Admission Requirements 184
Minor 181
Courses 444
Cultural Events and Activities 42
Exit Requirements 186
Majors and Licensure 183
D Other Requirements 185
Declaration of Major 112 School of Education 182
Deferred Payment Plan 102 Educational Assistant 210
DeGrazia Scholarship In Fine Arts 93 Educational Leadership. See Master of
Degree Requirements 400 Arts in Educational Leadership
Delinquent Accounts 106 Electrical Technology 151, 320
Deposits 39. See Housing and Food Elementary Education 190, 410, 415
Service Contracts Elementary & Science Ed 198
Payment 38 English
Refunds 38, 39 Major 172
Developmental Studies 119 Endowed Merit: 93
Courses 307
486 / index

English Requirements 127

Courses 322, 448 State Wide Articulation 134
Major 223 General Education Development (GED)
Minor 224 50, 57, 100
Enrollment General Science 206, 242
Add 76 Geography
Changes 76 Courses 326
Drop 66, 76 Minor 263
Environmental Electrician 153 Geology 450
Environmental Sustainability 239, 258 Courses 327
Equal Employment Opportunity 2 Minor 249, 250, 262
Examinations 70 Grades 68
Executive Council 43 Final 73
Executive Staff 468 Grade Points 71
Expressive Arts 212, 217 Graduate Requirements 388
Extended University 31 Incomplete 68, 73
Grading 77
F Graduate 377
Advisement 386
Faculty 474
Course Descriptions 430
Family Infant Toddler Studies 210
Degree Requirements 400
Family Student Housing 39
Readmission 384
Application 39
Time Limit 399
Security Deposit 39
Graduate Admission 377
Federal Work-Study 96
Graduate Assistant Program 393
Fees 98
Graduate Courses Taken by Seniors 73
Financial Aid 81
Graduate Scholarship 93, 395
Renewal 88
Graduation 74
Financial Holds: 106
with Honors 74
Financial Services 152
Grants 89
Courses 325
Federal 89
Fine Arts
New Mexico Student Incentive 89
Bachelor of 214
Graphic Design (AA) 212, 219
Fines 26
Foreign Language 131
Foreign Language Requirement for
H
B.S.W. Students 132 Handbook 44
Forest Wildlife 239, 240 Harold Runnels Scholarship 95
Forest Wildlife Law Enforcement 241 Harriet Griffin Smith Scholarship 95
Francis McCray Art Scholarship 94 Health Sciences and Human
Fry Foundation 93 Performance 265
Health Services 44
G History 329, 450
Major 259
Gallup Graduate Center
Minor 263
MAT in Elementary Education 411
Honors 59
MAT in Secondary Education 412
Courses 268
General Business 167
Honors Curriculum 121
General Education 123
Millennium III Honors Program 120
 index / 487

Housing and Food Service 37, 100 Lucy and John McMillen Memorial
Humanities Scholarship 94
Department of 221 LULAC 8003 Memorial Scholarships 93
General Education Requirements 135 LULAC Council No. 224 93
Teacher Licensure 222 LULAC Council No. 400 93
LULAC Council No. 8004 93
I Luther A. Sizemore Foundation
Ida Mitchell Moore Memorial 94 Scholarships 95
Independent Study Courses 397
Directed Research 69 M
Directed Study 69 Management Information Systems
Tutorial Reading 69, 397 Concentration 167
Industrial Maintenance 159, 333 Marie Matson Memorial: 94
Information Technology Marketing Minor 170
Help Desk 33 Master of Arts in Educational
Interdisciplinary Major (Graduate) 423 Leadership 407
Interdisciplinary Studies 226 Courses 447
Interim courses 68 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

index
International students 54, 383 no undergraduate professional educa-
tion 409
J Master of Business Administration
John Stermer Art Scholarship 95 (M.B.A.) 402
J.R. “Capt.” Besse 92 Master of Social Work 427
Mathematics 229, 338
K Courses 453
Elementary Endorsement 204
Kinesiology 138, 335, 336. General Education Requirements 134
See Movement Science Major 230
Minor 233
L Secondary Endorsement 205
Laboratory Science 129, 134, 234 Mathematics Education 231
La Familia Resource Center 30 Meal service. See Housing and Food
Language Arts 204 Service Contracts
Languages 221 Refunds 39
Latin American Studies 173, 174 Medical Technology 243, 244
Law Enforcement Academy Mid-Semester Grades 73
Credit 178 Military Withdrawals 71
Law Enforcement Training 180 Minors 118
Lennie Merle Besse Forward 94 Contract Minor 118
Library 34 Misrepresentation 78
Literature 222 Mission 18, 27, 33
Loans Movement Sciences. See
Federal Family Educational 90 Courses 341, 453
Federal Perkins 90 K-12 Pedagogy Major 191
Institutional 91 Moving Traffic Violations 24
Nursing/Occupational Therapy 91 Multicultural Affairs/Student Acti. 43
Lorraine Schula Scholarship 95 Museum 35
Loss Control 23 Music 43, 344
Courses 454
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N Public Administration
Major 168
N.M. Legislative Endowed 94
Minor 171
N.M. Scholars Program 94
Publications 45
Natural Sciences, Dept. of 234
Public Information Office 28
General Education lab science 234
New Student Orientation 43, 53
Non-Degree Bound Students 58
R
Nursing 251, 253 Reading
Courses 345 Courses 459
MAT in Reading Education 416
O Reading Education 358
Readmission 56, 384
Occupational Theraphy Assistantant
Records and Registration 75
141
Access to 75
Occupational Therapy 138, 141, 400,
Confidentiality of 75
454
Refund Check 104
Courses 349
Refunds 38, 103
Oral Communication 128, 134
Registrar’s Office 75
Organizations 44
Registration 78
Cancellation 106
P, Q Graduate 398
Parking 25 Late 78
Payment 38, 78, 101 Rehabilitation Services 139, 140, 359
Payment Methods 102 Residence Halls and Apartments 36
Penalty Fees 99, 100 Application 36
Permits 25 Basic Services 37
Personal Property Insurance 40 Deposits 37
Petition for Overload 68 Refunds. See Refunds;
Philosophy 222 Reservations 36
Courses 351 Resident Responsibility 40
Physical Science 351 Room Inspection 40
Courses 351 Residence Life 36
Physics Courses 352 Residency 56, 97
Placement Testing 113 Graduate Requirement 398
Policing Concentration 178 New Mexico Residency 56
Political Science 456 Non-Resident 56
Courses 353 Regulations 57
Minor 264 Requirements 56, 57
Practice Teaching 186 Room and Board 101
Pre-Engineering 250 Rosina Patterson Endowed Memorial
Pre-Law 222, 224 94
Prerequisites 66
Professional Development 122, 184, S
397
Safety and Security Report 23
Psychology 356
Sanctions 106
Courses 457
Santa Rita Lodge AF and AM 4
Major 260
Scholarship 95
Minor 264
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Satisfactory Academic Progress 88 Minor 264

Schedule of Classes 79 Sources of Assistance 12
Schmitt, Harrison 95 Spanish 203, 222, 223, 367
Scholarships 91 Minor 225
Applications 91 Special Education 369, 413, 414, 417,
Board of Regents 91 464, 466
Foundation 92 Courses 464
New Mexico Lottery 91 Special Needs 42
Performance Scholarships 92 Special Student 54, 58
Private 92 Sports Medicine Minor 145
WNMU Employment 92 Standards of Conduct 23
School of Allied Health 138, 400 Statistics/Actuarial Science 231
School of Applied Technology Programs Stermer, John 95
146 Student
School of Business Administration and Activities 43
Economics 163, 402 Classification 67
School of Nursing 251 Degree Plan 66
School Psychology 422 Employment 96
Schula, Lorraine 95 Expenses 97

index
Science Education 244, 245 Government 43
Secondary Education 412, 417 Information 75, 79
Secondary & Science Ed 200 Records 75
Second Undergraduate Degree 126 Rights 106
Securing Your Schedule 101 Senate 43
Senator Harrison Schmitt Scholarship Supreme Court 43
95 Transcripts 79
Senior Citizens 98 Student Affairs 41
Service Fees 99 Office 41
Service Learning 70 Vice President for Student Affairs
Silver City Woman’s Club 95 (VPSA) 41
Single Student Housing. See Residence Student Aptitude Test (SAT) 50, 53, 54
Halls and Apartments; See Residence Student Success Seminar 131
Halls and Apartments Summer School 67, 79
Sizemore, Luther A. Foundation 95
Smith, Harriet Griffin 95 T
Social and Behavioral Sciences 129, Teacher Assessments 185
135 Teacher Education Programs 183
Social Sciences Teaching Endorsement Fields 118, 187
Department of 257 TESOL 207
General Education 257 Testing 45, 112, 114
Major 260 Testing Fees 100
Social Security Numbers 79 Theater 213, 370
Social Studies 206 Thompson, Alan R. Teaching
Social work 427 Scholarship 95
Social Work 265, 364 Thompson-Neighbors Business
Sociology 461, 463 Scholarship 95
Courses 361 Time Limit 399
Major 261 Title IV 82
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Tour Credit Hours (Graduate) 399 Z

Transcript Evaluation 51
Zoology
Transfer Credit
Major 246
Graduate 399
Minor 250
Undergraduate 51, 132, 133, 134
Transfer Students 50, 54, 124
Tuition and Fees 98
Payment 101
Scholarships 92

U
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
122
University
Accreditation 18
Advisement 109
Course Descriptions 267
Faculty 474
Foundation 28
History 17
Mission Statement 18
Setting 19

V
Vehicle
Parking Fines 26
Parking Penalties 25
Parking Permits 25
Parking Regulations 25
Usage 24
Veterans 95
Vice President for Academic Affairs 66
Virtual Campus 31
Vision Statement 18

W
Weapons and Firearms Policy 26
Welding Technology 161, 371
Courses 371
Wellness 207, 372
Teaching Endorsement 207
Withdrawal 77
Complete Withdrawal 104
Withdrawal From WNMU - Complete
114
Workshops 70
Written Communication 128, 131, 134