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ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

Director: Williams Academic Advisor/Counselors: Cosper-Hughes, Smith

The Academic Support Center is staffed with two professional advisors, one of which is also the test coordinator and one of which is a professional counselor, and faculty who advise part-time in the center. A variety of services are offered, leading to the academic success of WNMU students including academic advising, personal counseling, 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. Staff also provide instruction in study habits and techniques, 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 (room 220) in the Juan Chacon Building. Following is the Policy Regarding Assignment of Advisors. Students in the following categories need to be advised as follows:

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Undeclared Students	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 GPA and have a	Academic Support Center
declared major)
Sophomores with 32 hours completed plus a 2.75 GPA (and have declared a major)	Faculty in Major Departments
Juniors	Faculty in Major Departments
Seniors	Faculty in Major Departments
Graduate students	Faculty in Major Departments
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree	Academic Support Center
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) degree	Academic Support Center

Undeclared Students												Deming Academic Support Center
Students	in		two		year			or	certificate			SC Faculty in Major Departments
programs
Freshman intended)		Students					(declared				or	Deming Academic Support Center
Sophomores with less than 48 hours
completed (unless they have over a 2.75												Deming Academic Support Center
GPA and have a declared major)
Sophomores with 32 hours completed
plus a 2.75 GPA (and have declared a												SC Faculty in Major Departments
major)
Juniors												SC Faculty in Major Departments
Seniors												SC Faculty in Major Departments
Graduate students												SC Faculty in Major Departments
Bachelor degree	of			General		Studies				(BGS)		SC Academic Support Center
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) degree												SC Academic Support Center

Truth or Consequences

Undeclared Students Students in two year or certificate programs Freshman Students (declared or intended)

Sophomores with less than 48 hours completed (unless they have over a 2.75 GPA and have a declared major)

Sophomores with 32 hours completed plus a 2.75 GPA Juniors

Seniors Graduate students Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)

degree Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AA) degree

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High School Counselors in coordination

Concurrent High School Students

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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 GPA of 2.0 or
• Completion of 32 hours with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

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 lists. Students come to the Academic Support Center and are guided through the process of filling out the “Declaration of Major” form.

The process of transfer includes the following steps:

• Ensure that the student has a declared degree, major, minor or concentration. Ensure that the student has an assigned advisor in the department with this advisor entered into Banner
• Ensure the comments section for that student is updated on Advising Space.

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.

Computer Lab

Computers are available to WNMU students. All computers have internet access and are equipped with integrated software packages. Academic Support Center student employees are generally available for computer assistance.

Counseling Services

Short-term, confidential counseling is available to support students in creating a balanced life. Students can initiate seeing a counselor of may be referred by faculty, staff, friend or family member. Services are available by appointment, or generally on a walk-in basis.

Staff members can provide consultation and crisis intervention and are also available to conduct classroom presentation and workshops on mental health related topics.

Early Alert Program

Instructors are asked to identify students in their classes who may be at risk or are significantly behind others. 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 regain appropriate progress in the course. Academic Advisors and tutors assist students to improve their class performance and refer students to other appropriate services on campus and in the community. Early Alert forms are found on line on the Western Home Page and be accessed by anyone who determines that a student may benefit by personalized services.

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. CLEP examinations are not considered hours in residence.

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.

Cost: One Examination, $65.00 payable by check or credit card only. Administrative fee of $20.00 paid at the Business Office.

Students may receive up to 12 transfer credits for the CLEP for equivalent WNMU courses in Spanish (101, 102, 201 and 202).

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

The 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 determined by the Assistant Director of Admissions or the Director of the Academic Support Center according to the current catalog criteria.

Asset Test

This is the paper version of the COMPASS Test. It is given at both the main campus and campus branches. Four forms accommodate those students with special needs: the hand written version, large font version, Braille version and audio tapes. This test is only administered under special circumstances determined by the Director of the Academic Support Center.

Standardized Testing

The Academic Support Center administers many national standardized tests on campus. These include the General Education Development (GED) test for individuals 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) examinations; 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 persons 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 consultation 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.

Withdrawal From WNMU - Complete

Students who wish to withdraw from ALL of their courses on or after the first day of classes may do so at the Academic Support Center. A grade of “W’’ will be awarded from the third Friday of Fall and Spring semester through the last day of regularly scheduled classes.

When students leave WNMU during a semester and do not withdraw according to the standard withdrawal procedures, they become liable for grades of F in their classes, even though they may be passing their courses at the time of leaving. Such students are responsible for tuition and fees associated with the course or courses. Students must complete the appropriate form in order to withdraw; non-attendance in class does not necessarily result in withdrawal.

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 baccalaureate 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 technical 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 distributed to include (a) vocational coursework, and (b) technical support courses.

Associate Degree Majors and Certificate Programs

Automotive Technology Business Administration Business and Office Technology Computer and Network Technology Construction Technology Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication Drafting and Design Technology Early Childhood Education and Family Support eCommerce and System Administration Educational Assistant Electrical Technology Financial Services Graphic Design Law Enforcement Training (Police Academy) Liberal Studies Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Welding Technology

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 technical 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 and 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 students as artists to exhibit technical competence in the visual arts. Students learn a broad knowledge of art and art history, sensitivity to style, creative and critical thinking, insight into the role of art in the life of humankind, and the ability to solve problems. Students seeking a BFA degree, enter by special application only. The 84 credit hours in art will provide professional specialization in studio art. Students will be prepared for graduate school to pursue the MFA degree and to practice art professionally.

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.

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting Art Biology Botany Business Management Career and Tech Teacher Ed Cell and Molecular Biology

Chemical Dependency Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English

Accounting Art Biology Botany Business Administration Chemical Dependency Chemistry Coaching Computer Science Criminal Justice Fine Arts Forest Wildlife Forest Wildlife

Law Enforcement General Science General Studies History Mgmt Info Systems Mathematics Medical Technology Mvmt Sci-Kinesiology Mvmt Sci-Pedagogy Nursing Music

Undergraduate Minors

Economics English Geography Geology History Kinesiology Latin American Studies Marketing Mathematics Music Operations Mgmt

and Supervision Psychology Public Administration Rehabilitation Services Science Education Secondary Education Social Science Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Zoology

Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Public Administration Sociology Spanish Sports Medicine Theater Wellness Zoology

Educational Teaching Endorsement Fields

Art Education Bilingual Education Business Marketing Classical Language - Spanish Earth and Space Science

Contract Minor

General Science Language Arts Mathematics Psychology Reading Social Studies TESOL Theater Education Wellness

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.
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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. When all requirements are met and all work is completed, the faculty advisor(s) 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 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. They do however count as institutional credit for the purpose of financial aid qualification 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. The Program provides 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 in 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. Honors social events are also designed to be intellectually engaging. In addition to intellectual achievement, the Honors student would be at a distinct advantage in applying to graduate schools and in job searches.

Some of the features of the Millennium III program are:

-Honors versions of required courses

-Interdisciplinary courses

-Colloquia and Seminars

-Independent research

-Social events

-Opportunities to mix with professors

-Special distinction at Commencement

-Recommendation letters from Honors Director

-Network of former honors colleagues Admission requirements

-ACT score of 24 or better, or

-combined SAT verbal or math score of 1110 or better, or

-be in the top 15% of high school class, or

-a high school cumulative GPA at the time of application of 3.8 or better or

-completion of at least 15 college credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or

better Interested students must apply to the Director of the Honors Program. Once accepted into the program, freshman must maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA to remain in the program.

Exceptional students who are not admitted to the Honors Program may occasionally be allowed to enroll in an Honors Course with the permission of the instructor. This will be allowed only if there is space remaining at the beginning of the semester. For this reason, non-Honors students will not be allowed to pre-register in any Honors course. The instructor of the course will establish the criteria to allow a non-Honors student to enroll in an Honors course.

WNMU Honors Curriculum

(24 - 25 credit hours)

Lower Division

General Education (18-19 credit hours) Students are required to take three of the following courses:

CMPS 111H	Computer Literacy-PC	3
COMM 110H	Public Speaking	3
ENGL 101H	Composition and Rhetoric I	3
ENGL 102H	Composition and Rhetoric II	3

CMPS 111H and ENGL 101H are offered every Fall; COMM 110H and ENGL 102H are offered every Spring.

Students must choose three additional lower division honors courses which apply towards General Education credit. One or two courses from a different General Education area are offered each semester.

The schedule is generally as follows:

Social and Behavioral Sciences -Every Fall History -Every Spring Expressive Arts -Fall odd numbered years Literature -Fall even numbered years Laboratory Science -Spring even numbered years

Honors Seminars - ACAD 198H (3 credit hours)

Students are required to take three lower division seminars. These courses generally meet no more than once a week and may have an irregular schedule. They often involve intensive discussions. These courses may also involve field trips, attending performances, working on a group project, or other types of non-traditional learning activities. Generally, one lower division Honors Seminar is offered each semester.

Upper Division (3 credit hours) Students are required to complete an Honors Program degree plan by the beginning of their junior year. The plan specifies how they will complete the three hours of required upper division coursework. There are three options:

1. Senior Project or Thesis: Students may complete a project or a thesis in those majors which have provided for this as an option.
2. Honors Colloquia (ACAD 398H): Students may take three upper division colloquia. As with the lower division seminars, these courses generally meet no more than once a week and may have an irregular schedule. Generally, one upper division Honors Colloquium is offered each semester.
3. Contract Honors Course: This option allows students to sign a contract to do additional work in a course. Contract Honors Courses require the approval of the Honors Program Director.

Students who complete an A.A. or A.S. Degree may graduate as Millennium III honors graduates by completing all of the lower-division requirements listed above.

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 cumulative 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 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.
4. Complete a graduation application and pay a graduation fee of $60, by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes and catalog.
5. 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:

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.
1. 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.
2. An associates degree may be substituted for a minor if the associate degree contains at least eighteen hours of required coursework in a specific disci pline that is different from the coursework required for the major.
2. Second language requirement (for B.A. and B.S.W. degree): This requirement 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.

1. 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/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/SOC 323 for B.S. requirement.
2. Demonstrate a minimum competence (grade of C) by satisfactorily completing English 101 and 102 or attaining an acceptable score on an authorized proficiency test, prior to graduation.
1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required. No grade below a C is acceptable in the major and minor areas. Developmental Studies courses do not count toward any degree completion. They do count toward the G.P.A.
2. NOTE: Some departments require a GPA higher than 2.0 to graduate. It is the student’s responsibility to meet individual departmental regulations.
3. 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 residence.

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)

- 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

1. 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.
2. Complete a graduation application and pay a graduation fee of $60, by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes and catalog.
3. Remove any indebtedness to WNMU. Complete all course work prior to the last day of the semester.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (additional requirements)

In addition to the above listed requirements, a candidate for the B.F.A. degree must meet the following WNMU degree requirements and 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 Science in Nursing (additional requirements)

In addition to the above listed requirements, a candidate for the B.S.N. Degree must meet the following WNMU degree requirements and 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 GPA of 2.75 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. Developmental Studies courses do not count toward degree completion. They do count toward the GPA.
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.

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 satisfied 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 residency 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.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 a second baccalaureate 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.

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 requirements 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 supporting courses may be counted for General Education Requirements. 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.

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 such as in the Physical and Mental Well-Being area

All students should familiarize themselves with other degree requirements 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 sup- port the primary purpose of communication.

f.

Engage in reasoned civic discourse while recognizing the distinctions

among opinions, facts, and inferences. 1) Oral Communication Courses: COMM 110; THR 250	(3 hours)
2) Written Communication Courses: ENGL 101, ENGL 102	(6 hours)

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 or 6 hours) Outcomes

a.

Display, analyze, and interpret data.

b.

Demonstrate knowledge of problem solving strategies.

c.

Construct valid mathematical explanations.

d.

Display an understanding of the development of mathematics.

e.

Demonstrate an appreciation for the extent, application, and beauty of mathematics.

Courses:

One MATH course numbered 131-299 or two MATH courses numbered below 131.

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 & BIOL 102/104 primarily for non-science majors, BIOL 202/203 & BIOL 204/205 primarily for science majors CHEM 121/123, CHEM 151/153, CHEM 152/154 GEOL 101/103, GEOL 102/104, GEOL 201/203; PHSC 101/103, PHSC 102/104, PHSC 115/116, PHSC 171/173; PHYS 151/153, PHYS 152/154, PHYS 171/173, PHYS 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 disciplines from the following are required: ANTH 201, ANTH 202; ECON 201, ECON 202; GEOG 201, GEOG 202, GEOG 205; POLS 201, 202 PSY 102; SOC 101, SOC 102

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 politi cal, 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 101, 102, 103, 107, 205, 210, 211, 230, 241; 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 analysis software packages.

b.

Increase computer-related consumer literacy

Courses:

One course from the following is required: CMPS 110 or 111 or passing a challenge examination administered by the department over the material.

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 requirements beyond the campus wide general education hours: English - 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 the completion of Spanish 202 or Spanish 252, or Spanish 214 (for native speakers only), or any upper-level Spanish course.

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 mathematics and/or computer science and/or GEOG/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 notification 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 Higher Education Department New Mexico School for the Deaf Campus 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-1650 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 accordance with policies established by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, designated general education core courses successfully completed at any regionally 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 at the top of each column 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 substantially 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.

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 institution in New Mexico, these courses are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution 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) (MATH 131 College Algebra, NMCCN MATH 1113) (b) Calculus (MATH 171 Calculus I, NMCCN MATH 1615) or higher level calculus (c) Other College-Level Mathematics	3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs
Area III: Laboratory Science	8 semester hours
(a) General Biology, with laboratory	4-8 hrs

(BIOL 101/103 Biology for General Education I & lab; NMCCN BIOL 1111/1113)

(BIOL 102/104 Biology for General Education II & lab; NMCCN BIOL 1121/1123) (BIOL 202/203 BIOL Majors I: Plant Form, Function and Diversity & lab, NMCCN BIOL 1211/1213) (BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function and Diversity & lab, NMCCN BIOL 1221/1223)

(b) General Chemistry, with laboratory 4-8 hrs

(CHEM 121/123 Chemistry for Life & lab, NMCCN CHEM 1111/1113) (CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab, NMCCN CHEM 1213/1211) (CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab, NMCCN CHEM 1221/1223)

(c) General Physics, with laboratory 4-8 hrs

(PHYS 151/153 General Physics (non-calculus) I & lab, NMCCN PHYS 1111/1113) (PHYS 152/154 General Physics (non-calculus) II & lab, NMCCN PHYS 1121/1123) (PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics (calculus-based) I & lab, NMCCN PHYS 1211/1213) (PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics (calculus-based) II & lab, NMCCN PHYS 1221/1223)

(d) Geology/Earth Science, with laboratory 4-8 hrs

(GEOL 201/203 Environmental Science & lab, NMCCN ENVS 1111/1113) (GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab, NMCCN GEOL 1111/1113) (GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab, NMCCN GEOL 1211/1213)

(e) Astronomy, with laboratory 4-8 hrs

(PHSC 115/116 Descriptive Astronomy & lab; NMCCN ASTR 1111/1113)

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)

(c) Introductory Psychology 3 hrs

(PSY 102 General Psychology, NMCCN PSYC 1113)

(d) Introductory Sociology 3 hrs

(SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology, NMCCN SOCI 1113) (SOC 102 Social Problems, NMCCN SOCI 2113)

(e) Introductory Anthropology 3 hrs

(ANTH 201 Cultural Anthropology; NMCCN ANTH 2113) (ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology & Archaeology; NMCCN 2213)

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

(a) Introductory History Survey 3 hrs

(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 1123)

(b) 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) (ENGL 201 Introduction to Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2213) (ENGL 200 Poetry, NMCCN ENGL 2313) (ENGL 225 The Short Story, NMCCN ENGL 2343) (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) (ENGL 265 World Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2613) (ENGL 205 Hispanic American Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2723) (ENGL 240 Native American Literature, NMCCN ENGL 2733) (MUSC 111 Music Appreciation, NMCCN MUSI 1113) (THR 110 Theater/Drama Appreciation, NMCCN THTR 1113)

Common Module Total 35 semester hours

Academic Support Center Degrees

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

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 combination 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 correspondence 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.
5. Demonstrate a minimum competence (grade of C) by satisfactorily completing English 101 and 102 with a C or better or attaining a suitable score on an authorized proficiency test prior to graduation.
6. 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 Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to the end of the last semester in residence.

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.

1. File an advisor approved degree plan and Graduation/Audit 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.
2. The student must pay a graduation fee of $40, by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes and catalog.
3. Remove any indebtedness to WNMU and completed all course work prior to the last day of the semester.

TWO YEAR DEGREE

Associate of Art in Liberal Studies Degree (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 Studies do not count toward degree completion. They do count toward the G.P.A.
3. File an advisor approved degree plan and Graduation/Audit 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 pay a graduation fee of $40, by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes and catalog.
5. 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 choice of a major. The required core curriculum for this degree fulfills the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education lower-division general educational common core.

Note the different Natural Sciences and Humanities credit requirements listed below for these two types of students.

Associate of Art in Liberal Studies Required Core Curriculum

The following courses may require prerequisite coursework:

Communications (9 credit hours) ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Composition and Rhetoric II 3 COMM 110 Public Speaking or THR 250 Storytelling 3

Mathematics (3 credits minimum)

Pick one course from the following: MATH 105, 106, 111, 121, 131, 132, or 171 3

Laboratory Sciences (4 or 8 credits)

4 credits for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs. Select one of the following courses and corresponding lab:

8 credits for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree. Select two of the following courses and corresponding lab:

BIOL 101/103 Biology for General Education I & lab BIOL 102/104 Biology for General Education II & lab BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function and Diversity & lab BIOL 204/205 Majors II: Animal Form, Function and Diversity & lab CHEM 121/123 Chemistry for Life & lab CHEM 151/153 General Chemistry I & lab CHEM 152/154 General Chemistry II & lab GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab GEOL 102/104 General Geology II & lab GEOL 201/203 Environmental Science & lab PHSC 101/103 Physical Science for General Education I & lab PHSC 102/104 Physical Science for General Education II & lab PHSC 115/116 Descriptive Astronomy & lab PHSC 171/173 Forensic Science I & lab PHYS 151/153 General Physics I (non-calculus) & lab PHYS 152/154 General Physics II (non-calculus) & lab PHYS 171/173 Principles of Physics I (calculus-based) & lab PHYS 172/174 Principles of Physics II (calculus-based) & lab Fine Arts (3-4 credits)

ART 101 ART 102 ART 103 ART 107 ART 205 ART 210 ART 211 ART 230 ART 241 MUSC 111 MUSC 119 THR 110 THR 136 THR 211

Select one course from the following:
2-D Design	4
Color	4
3-D Design	4
Drawing I	4
Non-toxic Printmaking I	4
Photography I	4
Art Appreciation	3
Papermaking I	4
Clay I	4
Music Appreciation	3
Fundamentals of Music	3
Theater/Drama Appreciation	3
Introduction to Theater Production	3
Acting I	3

Humanities (3 or 6 credits)

3 credits for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs. Select one of the following courses (3 credits each):

6 credits for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree. Select two of the following courses (3 credits each):

ENGL 200 Poetry

ENGL 201 Introduction to Literature

ENGL 205 Hispanic American Literature

ENGL 225 The Short Story

ENGL 240 Native American Literature

ENGL 265 World Literature

ENGL 293 English Literature I

ENGL 294 English Literature II

ENGL 296 American Literature I

ENGL 297 American Literature II

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 101 Thinking and Problem Solving

PHIL 200 Contemporary Philosophy and Religious Thought

PHIL 201 Logical Methods

PHIL 211 Survey of the New Testament

SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I

SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II

SPAN 151 Beginning Conversational Spanish I

SPAN 152 Beginning Conversational Spanish II

History (3)

Select one of the following (3 credits each):

HIST 111 World Civilization I

HIST 112 World Civilization II

HIST 201 American History I

HIST 202 American History II

academic support center degrees /			129
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) Select one coures from the following:
ANTH 201 ANTH 202 ECON 201 ECON 202 GEOG 201 GEOG 202 GEOG 205 POLS 201 POLS 202 PSY 102 SOC 101 SOC 102		Cultural Anthropology Physical Anthropology and Archeology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Physical Geography Human Geography World Regional Geography American National Government American State Government General Psychology General Sociology Social Problems
Computer (3 credits) Select one course from the following:
CMPS 110 CMPS 111	Computer Literacy - Macintosh Computer Literacy - PC
Required Core Curriculum—
for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree			31 38
Elective Credits—
for degree plans designed to meet students own specific needs for students who plan to continue for a four-year degree			33 26
Associate of Art in Liberal Studies Total Credit Hours			64

SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Dean of Community Education & Technology Programs: Antonio Macias Associate Professor: Assistant Professors: Eilert, Lamb Instructors: Benavidez, Nolasco, Sierra

Certificate and Associate Programs: Majors: Automotive Technology, Business and Office Technology, Computer & Network Technology, Construction Technology, Digital Media Communication, Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Financial Services, 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.
2. A maximum of sixteen credit hours may be obtained using any combination of ACT or CLEP examinations.
3. A maximum of two 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.

Automotive Technology

A one year certificate is offered in Automotive Technology. The Basic Automotive Certificate will prepare the student for employment with basic knowledge in automotive repair and diagnosis. Preparation for A.S.E. Certification will be stressed. Students are required to have a basic starter tool set.

The Automotive Technology program uses the nationally recognized NATEF curricula to meet ASE standards. Upon passing at least one ASE exam and after providing proof of two years of relevant work experience, the test taker becomes ASE certified in the areas in which the tests are passed.

CERTIFICATE - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(36 credit hours)
General Education Requirements
Math ____	General Education Math (Advisor Approved)		3
Automotive Core Requirements
AUTT 103		Principles of Auto Electrical	5
AUTT 111		Principles of Auto Brakes	5
AUTT 137		Basic Gasoline Repair/Rebuilding	5
AUTT 139		Principles of Electronic Analysis	5
AUTT 141		Manual Transmission/Clutch & Axle	5
AUTT 252		Automotive Air-Conditioning & Heating Systems	5
WLDT 155		Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	3
		Total core credit hours	33

Business and Office Technology

The Business and Office Technology program offers a Fast Track, and a one-year certificate. The purpose of the Fast Track program is to concentrate on MOS certification in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The certificate program is designed for those individuals who desire basic entry-level skills necessary for immediate employment in an office setting.

The Business and Office Technology program uses the MOS curricula to assist students in passing the certification exams.

FAST TRACK MOS CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

(15 credit hours)

Business and Office Technology Core Requirements

BOFT 114	Records and Information Management	3
BOFT 120	Word Processing I	3
BOFT 228	Business Presentation Applications	3
BOFT 238	Word Processing II	3
BOFT 241	Business Computations	3
	Total credit hours	15

CERTIFICATE - BUSINESS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

(33 credit hours)

General Education Requirements

CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3 ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 Total credit hours 6

Business and Office Technology Core Requirements

BOFT 102 Introduction to Keyboarding 3 BOFT 110 Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Formatting 3 BOFT 114 Records and Information Management 3 BOFT 120 Word Processing I 3 BOFT 123 Business Communications I 3 BOFT 124 Windows & the Web 3 BOFT 206 Office Procedures 3 BOFT 228 Business Presentation Applications 3 BOFT 238 Word Processing II 3 Total credit hours 27

Computer & Network Technology

Computer & Network Technology Program offers a one year certificate and a six month fast track certificate with emphasis on preparing and giving students the opportunity to take certification exams in A+, Network+, MCSA, MCSE, Linux, and CISCO. The program is designed to train students interested in developing practical computer-networking knowledge for an entry-level position as a Computer Network Technician. The Computer & Network Technology Program provides students with a hands-on approach to installing, configuring, modifying, customizing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and upgrading computer hardware and software as well as maintaining a Local Area Network (LAN).

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE COMPUTER AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

(22 credit hours)

Computer & Network Technology Core Requirements

CNET 120	A+ Certification Preparation	3
CNET 130	Network+ Certification Preparation	3
CNET 181	Basic Internship	1
CNET 245	Windows 2000 Professional	3
CNET 250	Windows Server I	3
CNET 255	Windows Server II	3
CNET 260	Windows Network Infrastructure I	3
CNET 271	Windows Network Infrastructure II	3
	Total credit hours	22

CERTIFICATE - COMPUTER AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

(37 credit hours)

General Education Requirements

CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3 ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra 3 Physical Science disciplines & labs for General Ed Lab Science

(e.g. Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Physical Science) 4 13

Computer & Network Technology Core Requirements

APLT 150 Business Practices 2 CNET 120 A+ Certification Preparation 3 CNET 130 Network+ Certification Preparation 3 CNET 181 Basic Internship 1 CNET 245 Windows 2000 Professional 3 CNET 250 Windows Server I 3 CNET 255 Windows Server II 3 CNET 260 Windows Network Infrastructure I 3 CNET 271 Windows Network Infrastructure II 3 Total core credit hours 24

C onstruction Technology

A one year certificate is offered in Construction Technology. It is designed for those individuals who desire the basic entry level skills necessary for immediate employment in the construction industry.

The Construction Technology program uses the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) curricula which is standardized to meet the 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 Construction Technology Program will automatically be entered into the National Registry after completion of an approval form.

CERTIFICATE - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

(31 credit hours)

General Education Requirements

ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3

Construction Technology Core Requirements

CNST 101	Introduction to Building Trades	3
CNST 104	General Construction Application	3
CNST 106	Construction Safety and Tools	2
CNST 112	Framing of Floors and Walls	4
CNST 114	Print Reading and Site Layout	3
CNST 120	Site Built and Manufactured Concrete Forms	4
CNST 124	Exterior Finishing and Roofing Applications	5
CNST 126	Principal Layouts of Roofs, Windows and Doors	4
	Total core credit hours	28

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 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.

CERTIFICATE - DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

(33 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking 3

ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I 3

Select 7 credit hours from any of the following courses:

ART 101, 102, 103, 107, 205, 210, 211, 230, 241

MUSC 111, 119

THR 110, 136, 211 7

Total credit hours 13

Digital Media Communications Core Requirements

DMC 105	Digital Film Editing w/ Final Cut Pro I	3
DMC 110	Image Editing w/Photoshop I	3
DMC 115	Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
	w/ Adobe After Effects I	4
DMC 120	Digital Film Editing w/ Final Cut Pro II	3
DMC 125	Image Editing with Photoshop II	3
DMC 130	Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
	w/ Adobe After Effects II	4
	Total core credit hours	20

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

(66 credit hours)

Supporting Course Work

COMM 110 Public Speaking 3 ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I 3 Select 15 credit hours from any of the following courses: ART 101, 102, 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 w/ Final Cut Pro I	3
DMC 110	Image Editing w/ Photoshop I	3
DMC 115	Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
	w/ Adobe After Effects I	4
DMC 120	Digital Film Editing w/ Final Cut Pro II	3
DMC 125	Image Editing w/ Photoshop II	3
DMC 130	Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
	w/ Adobe After Effects II	4
DMC 200	Macromedia I	3
DMC 205	Digital Field Production I	3
DMC 210	Audio Production I	3
DMC 215	Adobe Illustrator I	3
DMC 220	Macromedia II	3
DMC 225	Digital Field Production II	3
DMC 230	Audio Production II	3
DMC 235	Portfolio Review	4
	Total core credit hours	45

Drafting and Design Technology

The certificate in Drafting and Design Technology is designed for those individuals who desire the basic entry level skills necessary for immediate employment in the drafting and design field.

The Drafting and Design Technology program uses the nationally recognized ADDA curricula which assures competent design drafting professionals for the future. The ADDA Certification Program and the commitment to excellence it represents, provides a quality assurance program which benefits both education and industry.

CERTIFICATE - DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

(32 credit hours)

Supporting Couse Work

CMPS 111	Computer Literacy - PC	3
ENGL 101	Composition and Rhetoric I	3
MATH 111	Intermediate Algebra	3
	Elective for General Education	3
	Total credit hours	12
Drafting and Design Core Requirements
APLT 150	Business Practices	2
DFDT 111	Introduction to AutoCAD	3
DFDT 116	Elementary Architectural AutoCAD	3
DFDT 120	Civil AutoCAD	3
DFDT 201	Mechanical/Electrical AutoCAD	3
DFDT 275	3-D Drafting with AutoCAD	3
DFDT 285	Directed Study	3
	Total core credit hours	20

Electrical Technology

The A.A.S. Electrical Technology program 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 apprenticeship site to gain training needed to apply for the journeyman license. The construction 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 automatically be entered into the National Registry after completion of an approval form.

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
ELT 125	Electrical Theory, Blueprints & Conductors	3
ELT 126	Electrical Application & Wiring Methods (& lab)	4
ELT 127	Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application	3
ELT 128	Basic Bending, Cable Tray & Constr. Installation (& lab)	4
ELT 129	Basic Conductor Termination & Grounding	3
ELT 130	Electrical Service Installation (& lab)	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 (& lab) 4 ELT 127 Intro to A/C Current, Motor Theory, NEC Application 3 ELT 128 Basic Bending, Cable Tray & Constr. Installation (& lab) 4 ELT 129 Basic Conductor Termination & Grounding 3 ELT 130 Electrical Service Installation (& lab) 4 ELT 230 Welding Machines (with lab) 4 ELT 235 Conductor Load Calculations & Overcurrent Protection 3 ELT 236 Distribution, Systems, Raceways & Ballasts 3 ELT 237 Motor Operation & Controls (with lab) 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 Welding Technology program will automatically be entered into the National Registry after completion of an approval form from NCCER.

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS

Department Chair: Baldwin Professors: Baldwin, Counts, Little, Maskooki, Meares, Muncrief Associate Professors: McGee Assistant Professor: Visiting Professor:

Degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration with areas of concentration in Accounting, Business Management, and Management Information Systems; Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management & Supervision; Bachelor of Science in Public Administration; Associate of Science in Business Administration.

Built upon a base of course work in the arts, sciences, and humanities, the degree programs offered in the Department 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 Department 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.
• Master of Business Administration degree.

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#

BSAD 230 ACCT 2113 BSAD 231 ACCT 2123 BSAD 331 ACCT 2133

CMPS 111 BCIS 1113

BSAD 100 BUSA 1113 BSAD 300 BLAW 2113 BLAW 2123

ECON 201 ECON 2113 ECON 202 ECON 2123

BSAD 370 BFIN 2113

BSAD 340 MKTG 2113 BSAD 350 MGMT 2113

MATH 321 MATH 2113

Title Principles of Accounting I (Financial)

Principles of Accounting II (Managerial) Intermediate Accounting Introduction to Computer and Business Apps Intro to Business

Business Law I

Business Law II Macroeconomics Principles Microeconomics Principles

Principles of Finance

Principles of Marketing Principles of Management Statistics

FOUR YEAR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(no minor required) The Department 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:

1. These majors may not take less than 40%, or more than 60%, of their course work in Business.
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 54 credits of upper division courses are required (6 credits outside of major). 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 Resource Management		3
BSAD 497	Business Policies and Management		3
	Total credit hours		24

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	Adv 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. No restrictions 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

New Mexico has imposed the 150 hour requirement to take the CPA exam in New Mexico. 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

Management Information Systems Concentration (39)

CMPS 260 Computer Applications 3 CMPS 263 Databases 3 CMPS 333 Data Analysis 3 CMPS 362 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CMPS 365 Programming for MIS 3 CMPS 415 Advanced Concepts of Databases 3 CMPS 435 e-Commerce 3 CMPS 467 Information Systems Networking 3 CMPS 470 Topics in MIS 3 Credit hours 27

Other required upper division courses

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

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

(no minor required)

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management & Supervision prepares the student for a career in a supervisory position in the area of their associate/technical degree.The associate degree is combined with a specialization in management to produce uniquely qualified managerial personnel.

The following requirements are for all prospective Operations Management and Supervision majors:

1. The degree is primarily designed for students who hold A.A.S. or A.S. degrees in a technical area. Others who have earned 32 credit hours in a technical field or have successfully taken a NOCTI exam may apply.
2. The degree includes the 24 credit hours of Business Administration Core, with an additional three credits of upper division BSAD courses required.
3. Mathematics/Computer Science requirements: Students pursuing the B.A.S. degree must complete six credit hours of mathematics or computer science beyond the six credit hours of mathematics, and computer science used to fulfill the general education requirements.
4. Students must obtain a grade of “C” or higher in all courses required for the major.

Associate degree at WNMU or other accredited institution

Further definition of the curriculum is not practical because of the diverse back

grounds of those who enroll in the programs.

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

CMPS 111* ECON 201* ECON 202* MATH 121* or MATH 131* MATH 221 Computer Literacy - PC 3 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Mathematics for Business Applications I College Algebra 3 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 BSAD 370 Principles of Finance 3 BSAD 451 Human Resource Management 3 BSAD 461 Operations Management 3 BSAD 497 Business Policies and Management 3 Total credit hours 27

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

(no minor required) A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Public Administration prepares graduates for employment in local, state, or federal government agencies. To graduate with a degree in Public 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		54
Writing Intensive Credits		12
ACAD 101	Student Success Seminar	3
BSAD 230	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
BSAD 231	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
CMPS 111*	Computer Literacy - PC*	3
ECON 201*	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 202*	Principles of Microeconomics	3

GEOG 201/211* Physical Geography & lab or GEOL 201/203* Environmental Science & lab 4

GEOG 202* MATH 111* MATH 121* or MATH 131* MATH 221* POLS 201* POLS 202* Human Geography 3 Intermediate Algebra 3 Math for Business Applications I College Algebra 3 Math for Business Applications II 3 American National Government 3 American State Government 3

Note: GEOG 201/211 is a Social/Behavioral Science,

GEOL 201/203 is a Lab Science

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 323) 3

Total credit hours 6

Public Administration Core Requirements

BSAD 300 BSAD 334 BSAD 350 BSAD 355 BSAD 441 or SOC 302 BSAD 451 BSAD 452 ECON 403 POLS 401 or POLS 405 Legal Environment for Managers 3 Accounting Systems 3 Principles of Management 3 Communications in Business and Industry 3 Business Research Research Methods 3 Human Resource Management 3 Organizational Behavior 3 Public Finance 3 Public Administration American Constitutional Development

3 GEOG 342 or GEOG 382 or GEOG 400 or GEOG 401 or GEOG 403 Social Geography Urban Geography Population Analysis Human Environmental Interactions Economic Geography

Upper Division Guided Electives

Upper-division coursework is to be selected from the following areas: Criminal Justice, Economics, Business, Political Science, and Geography 12 Total credit hours 42

TWO YEAR DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(65 credit hours)

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 COMM 110 ENGL 101 ENGL 102 Fine Arts ___ MATH 111 MATH 121 HIST ___

MVSC___ Computer Literacy - PC 3 Public Speaking 3 Composition and Rhetoric I 3 Composition and Rhetoric II 3 Fine Arts General Education 3 Intermediate Algebra 3 Math for Business Applications I 3 History General Education 3 Laboratory Science General Education 4 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 in Business or Economics

Nine hours of coursework in business, computer science or economics 9 Total credit hours for degree 65

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 BSAD 343 BSAD 344 BSAD 345 BSAD 441 BSAD 498

Category 2:

ART 210 ART 214 ART 216 ART 271 ART 303 ART 310 ART 371 ART 410 ART 411 CMPS 403 CMPS 430 CMPS 435 ECON 360 ECON 370 ENGL 320 ENGL 410 FNSV 205 SOC 302 SOC/PSY 406

BSAD 230 BSAD 231 BSAD 350 ECON 201 Product Marketing 3 Product Promotion 3 Product Pricing 3 Product Placement 3 Business Research 3 Special Marketing Topic 3

Photography I 4 Graphic Design Software II 4 Business and Legal Issues for Artists 3 Web Design and Typography 4 Electronic Art Imaging 4 Photography II 4 Computer Graphic Web Design 4 Photography III 4 Photography IV 4 Desktop Publishing 3 Computer Graphics 3 e-Commerce 3 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Applied Business Economics 3 Creative Writing 3 Advanced Creative Writing 3 Sales 3 Research Methods 3 Social Psychology 3 Minimum credit hours 9 Total credit hour for minor 18

Public Administration Minor

Principles of Financial Accounting 3 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 Principles of Management 3 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 12

In addition to the above required courses, the student must select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours) from the following list:

CMPS 405 MIS for Managers (3)

BSAD 451 Human Resource Management (3)

BSAD 452 Organizational Behavior (3)

ECON 403 Public Finance (3) 6 Minimum credit hours 18

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

Department Chair: Hayes Professors: Bourdette, Hayes Assistant Professor: Chavez Visiting Professor: 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.

Criminal Justice Overview

The mission of the Criminal Justice Program at Western New Mexico University is to assist law enforcement and corrections agencies throughout New Mexico, the Southwest, and the United States 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 practitioners 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 counselors, clinical directors, program directors, prevention, research, case managers, and managers in both adolescent and adult treatment programs.

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 54 credits of upper division credits are required (6 credits outside of major) Writing Intensive Credits 12 ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3 PSY 102* General Psychology (prerequisite for core courses) 3 SOC 101* Introduction to Sociology (prerequisite for core courses) 3 SOC 102 Social Problems 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 SOC 323 and/or Math 321, and/or Computer Science, beyond the General Education requirements. Note: MATH 321 or SOC 323 is required in the list below.

Chemical Dependency Core Requirements

CHDP 201 PSY 301 SOC 302 CHDP 303 CHDP 304 CHDP 305 CHDP 306 CHDP 307 PSY 315/316 CHDP 322 SOC 323 or MATH 321 SOC 391 CHDP 403 CHDP 404 PSY 405 SOC 406 CHDP 408 PSY 412 CHDP 421 PSY 425 CHDP 465 CHDP 481 CHDP 487 Introduction to Addiction Counseling 3 Developmental Psychology 3 Research Methods 3 The Addictive Process 3 Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency 3 Chemical Dependency and the Family 3 Codependency 3 Special Populations in Chemical Dependency 3 Physiological Psychology & lab 4 Substance Abuse and Crime 3 Social Statistics (also GEOG 323) Statistics 3 Sociological Theory 3 Adv. Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency 3 Professional Principles 3 Psychology of Learning 3 Social Psychology 3 Annual Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Inst. 3 Psychopathology 3 Dual Diagnosis 3 Theories of Personality 3 Pharmacology 3 Internship in Chemical Dependency 4 Group Dynamics 3 Total credit hours 71

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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.

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 (prereq for MATH 321) 3 PHSC 171/173* Forensic Science I 4 PHSC 172/174 Forensic Science II 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 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 and Society 3 CJUS 230 Introduction to Corrections 3 CJUS 250 Courts and the Criminal Justice System 3 CJUS 260 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 3 CJUS 321 Criminal Justice and Minorities 3 Total credit hours 18

Corrections Concentration

CJUS 251 Institutional Corrections 3 CJUS 331 Corrections Law 3 CJUS 361 Community Based Corrections 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

A total of 15 upper division credit hours are to be chosen from the following:

BSAD 331 BSAD 332 BSAD 333 BSAD 334 BSAD 350 BSAD 355 BSAD 430 BSAD 432 BSAD 435 BSAD 451 BSAD 452 CJUS/CHDP ___ CMPS 405 ECON 403 ENGL 419 GEOG 340 GEOG 382 HIST/POLS 311 HIST 348 HIST 421 HIST/POLS 497 POLS 312 POLS 353 POLS 401 POLS 405 PSY 301 PSY 315/316 PSY/SOC 406 PSY 412 PSY 420 PSY 425 SOC 259 SOC 313 SOC 333 SWK 320 SWK 331 SWK 332 SWK 370 WELL 464 Financial Accounting I 3 Financial Accounting II 3 Cost Accounting 3 Accounting Systems 3 Principles of Management 3 Communications in Business and Industry 3 Financial Accounting III 3 Financial Accounting IV 3 Auditing 3 Human Resources Management 3 Organizational Behavior 3 outside core or concentration required MIS for Managers 3 Public Finance 3 Advanced Composition 3 Geography of Latin America 3 Urban Geography 4 History & Politics of Modern Mexico 3 Latin American History and Politics: Mod. Period 4 Contemporary North American Indian 3 Hist. and Politics of the US Civil Rights Movement 3 Amer. Foreign Relations 3 International Law & Organization 3 Public Administration 3 American Constitutional Development 3 Developmental Psychology 3 Physiological Psychology & lab 4 Social Psychology 3 Psychopathology 3 Diagnostics and Evaluation 3 Theories of Personality 3 Sociology of Race & Ethnicity 3 Social Inequality 3 Sociology of Youth 3 Diversity in Social Work Practice 3 Social Welfare Policy I 3 Social Welfare Policy II 3 Child Welfare 3 Substance Use/Abuse 3 Total credit hours 15 Additional classes which are not listed above may be used to fulfill the guided electives requirements with the approval of the student’s advisor. However, the “Supporting Courses’’ may not be used to fulfill the guided electives requirement.

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 and Society	3
CJUS 222	Constitutional Criminal Procedure	3
CJUS 232	Criminal Investigation	3
CJUS 250	Courts and the Criminal Justice System	3
MVSC	Activity Course	1
	Total credit hours	16

Students who have completed a New Mexico Department of Public Safety accredited 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 completion of a police academy and passage of the LEOCE will be shown by law enforcement 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 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 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# Name

CJUS 111 CRJI 1113 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJUS 210 CRJI 2103 Police and Society CJUS 250 CRJI 2503 Courts and the Criminal Justice Sys CJUS 230 CRJI 2303 Introduction to Corrections CJUS 205 CRJI 2053 Substantive Criminal Law CJUS 260 CRJI 2603 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency CMPS 111 BCIS 1113 Introduction to Computers and

Business 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

(65-67 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 Course Work

ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3 COMM 110 Public Speaking 3 ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 POLS 201 American National Government 3 PSY 102 General Psychology 3 SOC 101 or 102 Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems 3 MATH ___ 105, 106, or 111 3 PHSC 131/133 Essentials of Physical Evidence & lab 4 CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3 MVSC Credit for completion of Law Enforcement Academy 1 Total credit hours 32

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 APLT 150 Business Practices 2 Total credit hours 35 Option I Total 67

AS in Criminal Justice - Option II

(students who have not completed CJUS 101 & 102)

Supporting Course Work

ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3 COMM 110 Public Speaking 3 ENGL 101 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 POLS 201 American National Government 3

PSY 102 General Psychology 3 MATH ___ 105, 106, or 111 3 PHSC 171/173 Forensic Science I & lab 4 PHSC 172/174 Forensic Science II & lab 4 CMPS 111 Computer Literacy - PC 3 MVSC ___ 103, 105, 109, 127, or 157 1 Total credit hours 36

Additional Required Courses

CJUS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJUS 250 Courts and the Criminal Justice System 3 CJUS 260 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 3 CJUS ___ Criminal Justice Guided Electives 18 APLT 150 Business Practices 2 Total credit hours 29 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
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 131/133 Essentials of Physical Evidence & lab 4 Total credit hours 2

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 and 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 and 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

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Dean: Manzanares-Gonzales Assistant Dean for Early Childhood: Anderson Professors: Frankland, Hall, Howard, Maguire Associate Professors: Franklin, Taylor Assistant Professors: Bustamante, Delaney, Harrey, Jaurequie, Horwitz, Tolar Visiting Professors: Cizek, Dirksen, Gomez, Hand, Schneider

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 opportunities 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.

The School of Education includes the Teacher Education Program, the Educational Leadership Program, and the Counseling Program. Classes are offered at the main campus in Silver City, Gallup Graduate Studies Center, Mimbres Valley Learning Center in Deming, and the Nadine Gardner Center in T or C.

The following 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 (Early Childhood, Elementary, Movement Science K-12 Pedagogy, or Secondary) Bachelor of Science in Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Movement Science K-12 Pedagogy, Secondary or Special Educucation) Bachelor of Applied Science in Career and Technical Teacher Education Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Master of Arts In Teaching

Teacher Education Endorsements

The Teacher Education Endorsements are university-wide with teaching fields in: Art (Elementary) Bilingual Education Business Marketing (Secondary) Classical Language-Spanish Earth and Space Science (Secondary) General Science (Elementary) Language Arts Mathematics (Elementary) Psychology Reading Social Studies Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Theater Wellness

Minors

Coaching

Majors and Licensure

For New Mexico licensure passing scores are required on sections of the New Mexico Teacher Assessments. A third 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.

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 Professional Education Committee (PEC), 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 more 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 45 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 Foundation of Education with no grade lower than a C.
3. By the end of the first semester in Teacher Education, each candidate must meet the following requirements:

A. Earned a Cumulative GPA of 2.5.

B. Completed ENGL 101, ENGL 102, PSY 102, COMM 110 and a general education Math course with a grade of C or better.

C. Completed a degree plan approved by the advisor of the School of Education.

D. Filed three letters of recommendations: two academic and one other, preferably an employer.

E. Completed a brief Educational Autobiography addressing, “why teach?”

F. Basic Skills of NMTA taken and passed.

G. For secondary, career and technical education and K-12 Pedagogy majors: endorsement by appropriate academic department faculty.

H. Completed TEP Application At the end of the open enrollment period, the Professional Education Committee will determine the enrollment status. Each candidate may be admitted provisionally, admitted or denied into the Teacher Education Program. Students must maintain a

2.5 and must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA prior to enrolling in the Capstone block of courses, with no grades lower than C.

Dismissal from Program

A student’s program 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 of moral turpitude, 3) charges currently pending against a student alleging a commission of a felony or misdemeanor of 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 requirement, Professional Core, and Teaching Field.

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, 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, 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, 201/203, PHSC 102/104, 115/116 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.

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 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. It is recommended that students complete the tests prior to Practice Teaching. Only the Basic Skills test is required of students in the Career & Technical Teacher Education Program and Associate Programs.

Practice Teaching and Placement

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to apply for Practice Teaching.

Practice teaching is the culminating field experience for all teacher education candidates. The general intent of this intense experience is to facilitate the transition from student to beginning teacher. It provides teacher education candidates the opportunity to assume the full-time responsibility of a classroom teacher under the supervision 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 TorC school districts must first obtain permission from the Professional Education Committee (PEC); 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 and receive a diploma and/or an endorsement for teacher licensure in New Mexico, WNMU students must provide the following evidence in their program portfolio for approval. These requirements represent the summative value of mastering the program 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 Assessment (NMTA) with passing scores.
8. Letters of Recommendation
9. Teacher Educational Exit Survey (EBI-TEES) Detailed information may be found in Practice Teaching Handbook.

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.

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 TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION (BAS)

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 shall include the associate degree or at least 45 credit hours in an applied technology/technical area, 41 hours of general education and 34 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 six credit hours of mathematics and 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
7. PSY 102 General Psychology 3

Professional Education Core Requirements (34 credit hours)

Contextual Foundation (10)

EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 4

CTTE 403 Principles & Practices of Career & Technical Educ. 3

PSY 302 Educational Psychology

or PSY 405 Psychology of Learning 3

Application (9)

EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3

CTTE 422 Contextual Teaching & Learning in Career & Tech Ed

or EDUC 471 Secondary Curriculum and Instruction 3

CTTE 431 Coordinating Experiential Work-Based Education Progr. 3

Reinforcement (3)

CTTE 475 Methods of Teaching in Career & Technical Educ.

3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours, Capstone. EDUC 436 and CTTE 493 are to be taken concurrently.

Capstone (12)

EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3

CTTE 493 Practice Teaching in CTE 9

Applied Technology Core Requirements (45-48 credit hours)

Transferring the Early Childhood Education 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 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 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 I
ECED 208	ECED 2183	Guiding Young Children
ECED 211	ECED 1122	Health, Safety & Nutrition
ECED 225	ECED 1143	Assessment of Children & Evaluation of
		Programs I
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)

B.A. or B.S. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41 54 credits of upper division courses are required Writing Intensive Credit 12 ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 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

B.A. Requirements

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

B.S. Requirements (6)

MATH 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3 MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3

Early Childhood Education Professional Core Requirements

Contextual Knowledge (6) choose two 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 and Literacy Development 3 ECED 225 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs I 3 ECED 231 Child Growth, Development and Learning 3 ECED 232 Curriculum Development & Implementation I 3 ECED 236 Curriculum Development & Implementation II 3 ECED 281 Curriculum Development & Implementation Practicum I 2 ECED 282 Curriculum Development & Implementation Practicum II 2 NMTA Basic Skills Test Passed

Application and Reinforcement (22)

ECED 315	Teaching Reading & Writing	3
ECED 321	Family & Community Collaboration II	2
ECED 325	Assessment of Children & Evaluation Programs II	3
ECED 331	Research in Child Growth & Development	3
ECED 381	Teaching Reading and 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
Capstone (12)
ECED 491	Early Childhood Education Student Teaching	12

NMTA Early Childhood Content Area

B.A. or B.S. in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41

54 credits of upper division courses are required

Writing Intensive Credit 12

ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 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.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 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3 MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3

Elementary Education Professional Core Requirements (45 credit hours)

Contextual Knowledge (9) BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3 PSY 301 Developmental Psychology or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3 SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3

Foundation (7) EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 4 NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom

3

Application & Reinforcement (17)

EDUC 414	Elementary Instructional Planning & Assessment	2
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. EDUC 436 and EDUC 492 are to be taken concurrently. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.

Capstone (12)

EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3

EDUC 492 Practice Teaching - Elementary 9

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

Supporting Courses (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41

54 credits of upper division courses are required

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/SOC 323 Social Statistics and/or EDUC 402 Computers in the

Classroom beyond the General Education requirements.

Professional Education Core Requirements (37 credit hours) Contextual Knowledge (9)

BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3 All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours, Capstone. EDUC 436 and EDUC 493 are to be taken concurrently. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.

PSY 301	Developmental Psychology	3
or PSY 302	Educational Psychology	3
SPED 408	Introduction to the Exceptional Child	3
Foundation (7)
EDUC 311	Foundations of Education	4
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
EDUC 402	Computers in the Classroom	3
Application & Reinforcement (9)
MVSC 425	P-12 Movement Sciences Curriculum	4
EDUC 474	Classroom Assessment	2
RDG 410	Teaching of Reading
or RDG 460	Reading Skills in Secondary Education	3

Capstone (12)

EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3

EDUC 493 Practice Teaching - K-12 9

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

MVSC 213 First Aid 2 MVSC 240/242 Anatomical & Physiolgical 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 341/342 Physiology of Exercise & lab 4 MVSC 343 Biomechanics 3 MVSC 400 Motor Behavior 3 MVSC 402 Adapted Movement Sciences 3 MVSC 408 Assessment in Movement Sciences 3 MVSC 427 Developing Teaching Skills in MVSC 4 Total credit hours 36

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

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirements 41

54 credits of upper division courses are required

Writing Intensive Credit 12

ACAD 101 Student Success Seminar 3 COMM 110* Public Speaking 3 ENGL 419 Advanced Composition 3 HIST 111, 112, 201, or 202* 3 HIST 111, 112, 201, or 202 3 HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3 Lab Science from three separate areas* (Life, Physical, and Earth/Space) 12

HIST ___	History electives	3
PSY 102*	General Psychology	3
THR 250*	Storytelling	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/SOC 323 Social Statistics and/or EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom beyond the General Education requirements.

Secondary Education Professional Core Requirements (39 credit hours) Contextual Knowledge (9) BLED 414 Multicultural Education 3 PSY 301 Developmental Psychology or PSY 302 Educational Psychology 3 SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3

Foundation (10) EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 4 NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3 SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3

Application & Reinforcement (8) EDUC 471 Secondary Curriculum & Instruction 3 RDG 460 Reading Skills in Secondary Education 3 EDUC 474 Classroom Assessment 2

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours, Capstone. EDUC 436 and EDUC 494 are to be taken concurrently. All NMTA tests should be taken and passed before Practice Teaching.

Capstone (12)

EDUC 436 Classroom Management 3 EDUC 494 Practice Teaching - Secondary 9

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 54 credits of upper division courses are required 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, 201, or 202* 3 HIST 111, 112, 201, or 202 3 HIST 300 History of New Mexico 3 HIST ___ History electives 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 (43 credit hours) Contextual Knowledge & Foundation (13) EDUC 311 Foundations of Education 4 EDUC 402 Computers in the Classroom 3 SPED 408 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3 SPED 470 Nature & Needs of Persons w/ Learning Disabilities 3

Application & Reinforcement (18) SPED 428 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3 SPED 452 Families, School, Community Relationship 3 SPED 454 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3 SPED 456 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3 SPED 469 Nature & Needs of Persons w/ Mental Retardation 3 SPED 476 Nat & Needs Pers w/ Emotional & Behavioral Disorders 3

All other core/professional courses must be completed prior to the last block of hours, Capstone: SPED 441 and SPED 451 can be taken concurrently.

Capstone (12)

SPED 441 Practice Teaching - Special Education 9 SPED 451 Behavior Management App. with Exceptional Children 3

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: Content Areas: (Language Arts, General Science, Math, Social Studies) 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

ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Composition and Rhetoric II 3 Select one General Education Literature Course 3 ENGL 316 Traditional Grammar and Usage or ENGL 320 Creative Writing or ENGL 419 Advanced Composition

3 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

BIOL 101/103 Biology for General Education I & lab or BIOL 102/104 Biology for General Education II & lab 4 BIOL 450 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science 3 GEOL 101/103 General Geology I & lab or GEOL102/104 General Geology II & lab 4 GEOL 450 Inquiry Methods in Science 3 GEOL 480 Geology Workshop for Teachers 3 PHSC 101/103 Physical Science for General Ed. I & lab or PHSC 102/104 Physical Science for General Ed. II & lab 4

PHSC 480

Mathematics

MATH 105 or MATH 106 MATH 111 MATH 301 MATH 302 MATH 304 MATH ___ MATH ___

Social Studies

HIST 111 or HIST 112 HIST 201 or HIST 202 HIST 300 HIST ___ Physical Science Workshop for Teachers 3

Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II 3 Intermediate Algebra 3 Understanding Elementary Mathematics I 3 Understanding Elementary Mathematics II 3 Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher 3 Two extra Math electives higher than MATH 111 6 Upper Division elective 3

World Civilization I World Civilization II 3 American History I American History II 3 History of New Mexico 3 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 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND MUSIC

This degree is a double major from the School of Education and the Department of Expressive Arts for elementary music teachers.

Supporting Course Work (*may count as General Education)

General Education Requirement 41 54 credits of upper division courses are required 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 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.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 301 Understanding Elementary Math I 3 MATH 302 Understanding Elementary Math II 3

Elementary Education Professional Core Requirements (45 credit hours) Contextual Knowledge (9)

BLED 414	Multicultural Education	3
PSY 301	Developmental Psychology
or PSY 302	Educational Psychology
SPED 408	Introduction to Exceptional Children	3
Foundation (7)
EDUC 311	Foundations of Education	4
NMTA Basic Skills taken and passed
EDUC 402	Computers in the Classroom	3
Application & Reinforcement (17)
EDUC 414	Elementary Instruction Planning & Assessment	2
EDUC 472	Elementary Methods and Curriculum I	3
EDUC 473	Elementary Methods and Curriculum II	3
RDG 410	Teaching of Reading	3
RDG 411