NEW! Web-Based Associate of Arts Degree!!

What is an ASSOCIATE OF ARTS degree?

This program will provide all the “basics” for students so they can transfer easily to a four-year degree institution. The Associate of Arts degree majors in humanities and social sciences.

What is a WEB-BASED degree?

An online degree is the same as any other degree from NMSU—only your classes are delivered over the Internet with one required face-to-face meeting at the beginning of the program. There may be students from all over the world in your classes, which opens up new perspectives and learning opportunities. It also means you can still work and go to school at the same time. You will need to be self-disciplined, but you can get your degree while juggling the many roles of your life.

What do I need to SUCCEED in this program?

You need to be a self-motivated person who has a computer. That’s it! It helps if you have high-speed Internet access, but dial-up is entirely suitable. You should be comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite, also, and have it installed on your computer. Then just get ready to learn and grow!

How do I START?

The first cohort of students is limited to 20 students and will begin in August of 2007, so you need to get your name on the list as soon as possible. You need to take your placement tests and place into college level English, Reading and Math or have completed all your developmental coursework. Title V Co-Op staff will help you with your paperwork and admissions information, so just call!

What CLASSES will I be taking?

The first cohort is tentatively scheduled to take the following classes in this order:

Fall 2007
ENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition
CEP 110: Human Growth & Behavior
COLL 101: College/Life Success
ART 101G: Orientation in Art

Spring 2008
GOVT 160G: International Political Issues
SOC 101G: Introductory Sociology
CS 110G: Computer Literacy
CJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice

BIOL 111G: Natural History of Life
MATH 120: Intermediate Algebra
COMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication
HIST 201G: Introduction to Early American History

Spring 2009
ENGL 244: Literature and Culture
MATH 210G: Mathematics Appreciation
GOVT 150G: American Political Issues
HIST 261: New Mexico History

Fall 2009
PSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology
ASTR 110G: Introduction to Astronomy
OECS 208: Internet Applications
THTR 101G: Introduction to Theater
ENGL 203G: Business & Professional Writing

Total Degree Hours: 66

*Additional course fees may be assessed for web-based courses

For more information on how to join this cohort or about eligibility, contact:

NMSU-Carlsbad
Title V Co-Op
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
505-234-9421 or 505-234-9263
lorie@nmsu.edu

This project is funded by an HSI Title V Grant.