This course gives the student a solid foundation in generally accepted accounting principles beginning with basic double-entry concepts, classification of accounts, preparation of financial statements, special-purpose journals, and the measurement and reporting of assets and current liabilities. Emphasis is on the sole proprietorship, including both service and merchandising entities. [NM Common Course Number: ACCT 2113, Business Transfer Module]
Prerequisites: Completion of Math-096 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Math and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

This course begins with the accounting for partnerships and corporations, long-term investments and debt, statement of cash flows, and financial statement analysis. This is followed by a study of managerial accounting including cost flows, behavior, allocations and control, with standards and variance analysis, product costing using job order and process systems, and operating and capital budgeting. [NM Common Course Number: ACCT 2123, Business Transfer Module]
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-201 or take ACCT-175 and ACCT-176;
Offered: FASP

This course is a hands-on spreadsheet accounting course designed to help students apply previous knowledge and processes of financial and managerial accounting to a computerized environment using popular spreadsheet software.
Prerequisites: Take COSC-125.
Corequisites: ACCT-202
Offered: SP

This course emphasizes the practical aspects of using computerized accounting software. Through the use of computer simulations, the student will demonstrate the ability to set up an accounting system using a hands-on approach, which integrates an understanding of accounting with mastery of the software. Activities will include the preparation and completion of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports along with financial statements and various tax reports as required.
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-175 and ACCT-176 or ACCT-201.
Offered: SP

This course emphasizes the practical aspects of accounting for small businesses. Through the use of manual and computer payroll simulations, the student will demonstrate the ability to set up employee records, determine and calculate wages and deductions, and prepare the required governmental and tax reports. Technology is incorporated to give students hands-on experience based on the current practices of payroll specialists.
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-175 and ACCT-176 or take ACCT-201.
Offered: FALL

Current financial accounting practices are studied with emphasis on the application of accounting theory. This course deals primarily with financial accounting and reporting information to external users. [NM Common Course Number: ACCT 2133, Business Transfer Module]
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-202
Offered: SP

Classroom training for the interviewing of and income tax preparation for low income clients under the I.R.S. Tax Help New Mexico program.
Offered: FASP

The practical application of interviewing and income tax preparation functions for low income clients is performed by students under the IRS and/or Tax Help New Mexico Program.
Offered: SP

Federal income taxation of individuals and proprietorships under the Internal Revenue Code and regulations, including accounting periods, methods, income, deductions, property transactions, tax credits, and research and planning.
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-175 and ACCT-176 or take ACCT-201.
Offered: FALL

This course deals primarily with internal reporting designed to enhance the ability of management in decision making, planning, and control. The assignment of costs to products or services, budgets, standard costs, variance analysis, break-even analysis, and the study of how costs behave.
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-202
Offered: FALL

This course serves as a specific capstone course following the successful completion of the Bookkeeping Certificate Program. The study will be focused on the current job market demands as related to qualified, professional bookkeepers. Students will be provided guidance and specific training towards testing and achieving the Certified Bookkeeper Designation. This course is not designed for transfer.
Offered: SP

Students are employed in an approved accounting area. Individualized learning objectives will be developed that are measurable, achievable, and feasible at the outset of the course. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Take ACCT-202.
Offered: DMND Faculty Permission Required

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Offered: ALL

Course is designed to address a variety of Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Basic introduction to the concepts and methods used by anthropologists to study human groups, with an overview of the four major subfields (biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology). [NM Common Course Number ANTH 1113, Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FASP

Introduces the basic values of Dine society, past and present, including the clan system, the philosophy of duality, rites and passages, and the Navajo creation story. Offered in collaboration with Dine College (NIS 111).
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FALL, Odd Year

Introduces the basic concepts, methods, and theories of cultural anthropology using examples of diverse cultures from around the world to illustrate the range of human variation.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FASP

Surveys the biological evolution of humans from the early primates to modern homo sapiens. Laboratory sections address primate, hominid, and human skeletal anatomy and paleopathology.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: SP

Introduces students to the basic concepts, methods, and theories of archaeology with particular emphasis on the nature of archeological evidence and its interpretation.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FALL

Introduces the history and cultures of Native peoples of North America from the earliest times to the present. The course will examine culture change and the interaction of native groups with each other and European peoples. Contemporary priorities and ongoing concerns are also examined.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Provides a cross-cultural inquiry into the spiritual and religious belief systems of diverse peoples from around the world and investigates the practices and symbols through which these beliefs are expressed and enacted. Emphasis is on non-western cultures.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading score.
Offered: SP, Odd Year

Examines the relationship of humans to their environments using archaeological and ethnographic data from around the world. Particular focus on the social and technological adaptations of human groups to desert environments.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading score.
Offered: DMND

Explores the various cultures and peoples of Latin America, concentrating on one region or culture at any given time. Offered as an interdisciplinary field-based intensive study experience. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: DMND

Explores the rich cultural diversity that gives the Four Corners such a distinctive character. Emphasis is placed on the experiences and contributions of the Native Americans, Hispanics, European immigrants, and others who have made their homes here.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading score.
Offered: DMND

Studies the unique prehistoric residents of the Four Corners through classroom lectures, films, slides, and field trips. [NM Common Course Number ANTH 2313, Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading score.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

Introduces the study of linguistics including the basic structure of language, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, and social and regional variation.
Prerequisites: ENGL-111 or permission of instructor.
Offered: FASP

Supervised work placement in an organization where anthropological skills and/or knowledge may be acquired or utilized. Students will perform duties related to the academic disciplines of anthropology and will submit a term paper, case study, or approved academic project. Evaluation will be by the professor with written input from the work supervisor. Permission of Instructor required.
Offered: DMND Faculty Permission Required

Archaeological field school held at the B-Square Ranch to teach survey and excavation techniques as well as laboratory procedures for dealing with collected cultural materials. Lectures on Four Corners prehistory and history, field trips to local archaeological sites, and workshops on artifact and skeletal analysis are also included.
Prerequisites: Take ANTH-110 or ANTH-212
Offered: SU

This capstone course serves as a way to unify student work under the AA concentration in Archaeology. Under the direction of a supervisory archaeologist, the student will successfully complete an archaeological field project including contact with the appropriate officials, background research, site survey(s), production of appropriate maps, documentation of any cultural resources found, field analysis of artifacts found, report writing and submission, etc.
Prerequisites: TAKE ANTH-110 ANTH-212 ANTH-255 and ANTH-288
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

Emphasis on contemporary approaches to painting, sculpture, architecture and industrial arts and crafts. Understanding of materials and processes and basic design principles is stressed through direct experience and heightened perception. [NM Common Course Number, ARTS 1013, Area V; Humanities and Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FASP

Provides an overview of Native American art from earliest cultures to contemporary. Emphasizes tribal perspectives on aesthetics, resources, and innovations.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

Utilizes various methods and materials with emphasis on the perception of form in many areas of subject matter and consideration of the elements of composition.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 112.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-112.
Offered: ALL

Pursuing individual expression through techniques of wash, blending, color mixing, textural effects and brush manipulation.
Offered: DMND

Introduction to the process and techniques of Navajo weaving, including preparation of the wool, setting up the loom and warp, weaving techniques, and design elements. Basic origin stories and the history of Navajo rug weaving will also be covered.
Offered: SP

Problems in form, line, texture and space using various media and techniques. Emphasis on the principles of expressive pictorial composition, proportion, balance, rhythm, and contrast.
Offered: FASP

Study and application of the objective principles of color and its psychological, emotional and symbolic effects.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading score.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 152.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-152.
Offered: FASP

An introduction to basic interior design, to include color coordination, furniture arrangement, unusual window treatments, choice of fabric and floor coverings, and accessories. This course will help participants understand the overall concept of design, and will help students develop skills associated with design projects.
Offered: SP

Utilizes various methods and materials with emphasis on the perception of the human figure. Drawing from the live model and the skeleton.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 215.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-215.
Offered: FASP

Orientation into the methods, philosophy and media of art practiced in the elementary school.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading score.
Offered: DMND

Continuation of ARTS 125 with specialization in individual style.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-125.
Offered: DMND

Continuation of ARTS 131 to include further development of the processes and techniques of Navajo weaving, with a special emphasis on advanced weaving techniques and design.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS 131.
Offered: SP

Painting in various traditional and non-traditional media. Pursuing individual expression through painting techniques in relation to a broad scope of art concepts and styles.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 251.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-251.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 252.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-252.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 253.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-253.
Offered: FASP

An introduction to sculpture and methods and materials using additive, subtractive and manipulative techniques.
Offered: DMND

Continuation of ARTS 265.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-265.
Offered: DMND

This course will provide students with basic knowledge and hands-on experience to perform techniques and applications as applied to metal sculpture using oxy/acetylene, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding equipment.
Offered: FASP

This course will focus on the development of the student's personal aesthetic while continuing to analyze the use of form and surface to create content. Developing a body of work and documentation for a portfolio.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-265 and ARTS-266.
Offered: DMND

Introduction to clay arts including techniques of hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of ARTS 275.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-275.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of pottery and clay techniques for the advanced pottery student. Focus will be on production pottery and development of personal style.
Prerequisites: Take ARTS-276.
Offered: FASP

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.
Offered: DMND

Explores various theories of child guidance and the practical application of each. Provides developmentally appropriate methods for guiding children and effective strategies and suggestions for facilitating positive social interactions. Appropriate strategies for preventing and dealing with violence, aggression, anger, and stress will be included. Emphasis is placed on helping children become self-responsible, competent, independent, and cooperative learners.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer score.
Offered: FALL

Provides information related to standards and practices that promote children?s physical and mental well-being, sound nutritional practices, and maintenance of safe learning environments. Students gain knowledge necessary for creating safe learning environments for decreasing risk and preventing childhood injury.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

Provides a broad-based orientation to the field of early care and education. Early childhood history, philosophy, ethics and advocacy are introduced. Basic principles of early childhood systems are explored. Multiple perspectives on early care and education are introduced. Professional responsibilities such as cultural responsiveness and reflective practice are examined.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer score.
Offered: FASP

Play at the center of the curriculum in developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. It addresses content that is relevant for children birth through age four in developmentally and culturally sensitive ways of integrating content into teaching and learning experiences. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of children with special needs and the development of IFSP's is included. Curriculum development in all areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health, science, social skills, and adaptive learning for children, birth through age four, is emphasized.
Prerequisites: Take ECED-225 and ECED-145. Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FALL Faculty Permission Required

Designed to prepare early childhood professionals for promoting children's emergent literacy and reading development. The course addresses ways in which early childhood professionals can foster young children's phonemic awareness, literacy problem solving skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and language development. Strategies support the emergent literacy and reading skills of native speakers and English language learners.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Provides students with the foundation for becoming a competent early childhood professional and knowledge of how young children grow, develop and learn. Major theories of child development will be integrated with all aspects of development. The adult's role in supporting each child's growth, development and learning will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-133 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer score.
Offered: FALL

Examines the involvement of families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in early childhood programs. Establishing collaborative relationships with parents and others involved with children in early childhood settings are discussed.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-133 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Familiarizes students with a variety of culturally appropriate assessment methods and instruments, including systematic observation. Students will develop skills for evaluating the assessment process and involving other teachers, professionals and families in the process.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer score.
Offered: SP

Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum content in early childhood programs, age 3 through third grade. Development and implementation of curriculum in all content areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health and emotional wellness, science, motor and social skills, is emphasized. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of the children with special needs and the development if IEP's is included. This class includes a 75 hour practicum placement in an accredited and instructor approved early care and education center in addition to the regularly scheduled class meeting times. Students may be required to pass a background check.
Prerequisites: Take ECED-225, ECED-120, and ECED-145. Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: SP

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Helps students build competence in sentence mechanics, grammar, and usage through active learning. May be taken either with a companion English course or on its own.
Offered: FASP

Helps students improve writing and reading skills. Introduces students to college culture, including academic literacy, campus resources, computer skills, and college success strategies.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-050 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: ALL

Introduces communication skills useful for practical, informative writing in academic, technical, and workplace settings. Designed for technicians in certificate and A.A.S. fields.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-050 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Improves students' academic and personal communication skills in preparation for college-level writing courses. Emphasizes academic literacy skills in college reading, writing, and basic use of sources.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-050 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Designed to address a variety of subjects
Offered: DMND

Designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.
Offered: DMND

Emphasizes academic writing, intertextuality, and analysis of rhetorical situation through writing workshop and thematic readings. [NM Common Course Number ENGL 1113, Area I; Communications]
Prerequisites: ENGL-099 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Emphasizes workplace communication including letters, memos, reports, instructions, and job application materials. Designed for technicians in certificate and AAS fields.
Prerequisites: ENGL-098 or ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: ALL

Introduces four genres of creative writing: creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry and drama. Students will write in each genre, learning and practicing the elements of the craft. Each student's own voice and style will be encouraged with direction and techniques for more effective writing.
Prerequisites: ENGL-111 or higher.
Offered: FALL

Examines the elements of good creative writing and the methodologies of evaluating and editing students' own writing and that of others. Includes style and usage, diction and sentence variety, imagery, and figurative language, and how to write concisely and with expression.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL

Introduces students to fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. In addition to learning basic literary terms and conventions, students examine ideas, themes, and perspectives from literature.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 and RDNG-113.
Offered: FASP

Develops rhetorical and expository writing skills. Explores a variety of forms and styles with emphasis on argument and academic research. [NM Common Course Number ENGL 1123, Area I; Communications]
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 and RDNG-113
Offered: ALL

Emphasizes theory and application of workplace communication, including design principles, graphics, collaborative writing, research process, and source incorporation into a variety of documents such as letter, memos, reports, instructions, definitions, and proposals. [NM Common Course Number ENGL 2113, Area I; Communications]
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-118 or ENGL-111 and RDNG-113.
Offered: ALL

Introduces the techniques and practice of contemporary fiction including novels and short stories. Students write and share original stories in a workshop setting.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL

Introduces the elements of poetry writing. Students read and discuss poetry, as well as experiment with their own writing and share their original poetry in a workshop setting.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: SP

Explores the elements, genres, and styles of creative nonfiction and the requisite attributes of creative nonfiction writers--literary voice, personal interaction with subject, openness to experience, among others. Students experiment with forms such as memoir, travel, nature, personal essay, social commentary, and more.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: SP

Explores fiction, poetry, biography, and other works by Anglos, Native Americans, and Hispanics. Increases students' understanding of the Southwest and its relations to the broader American culture. [NM Common Course Number 2713, Area V; Humanities]
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL, Odd Year

Surveys women writers from the English-speaking tradition. Includes various genres that represent the diversity of women's experiences.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

Introduces students to historical and contemporary works by Native American writers. Examines themes relevant to cultural identity. [NM Common Course Number 2733, Area V; Humanities].
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: SP, Even Year

Introduces methods of teaching the writing workshop and the principles of writing to learn. Includes practical as well as theoretical material applicable for teachers at any level. Students develop their own practices and philosophies of teaching writing.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: SP

Surveys major literary works from pre-colonial times to 1865. [NM Common Course Number 2513, Area V; Humanities].
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL

Surveys major literary works from 1865 to the present. [NM Common Course Number 2523, Area V; Humanities]
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: SP

Surveys world literature from antiquity through the Renaissance. [NM Common Course Number 2613, Area V; Humanities].
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL

Examines world literature from the Renaissance to the modern world. [NM Common Course Number 2623, Area V; Humanities].
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: SP

Introduces the study of linguistics including the basic structure of language, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, and social and regional variation. Explores linguistics issues with emphasis on their educational implications.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FASP

Examines the form and function of words and the structure of sentences in the English language, through analysis and diagramming, with applications for teachers and writers.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-111 or obtain permission of instructor.
Offered: FALL

Provides continued exploration and development for writers with experiences in a given genre and emphasizes the practice and techniques of published writers.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL-221 or ENGL-222, depending on the genre.
Minimum grade required: "C". ENGL-125 is strongly recommended.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

Examines the intellectual, social, economic, cultural, and political evolution of Western Civilization from the origins of the humanity to 1700. [NM Common Course Number HIST 1053, Area V: Humanities/ Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading Scores.
Offered: ALL

Examines the intellectual, social, economic, cultural, and political evolution of Western Civilization since 1700. [NM Common Course Number HIST 1063, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: ALL

Introduces students to the history of the United States from its beginnings to the end of the Civil War. It focuses on the central themes and issues while examining the political, economic, social, intellectual and cultural developments of the era. Classes include lecture and discussion components. [NM Common Course Number HIST 1113, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Introduces students to the history of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present. It focuses on the central themes and issues while examining the political, economic, social, intellectual and cultural developments of the era. Classes include lecture and discussion components. [NM Common Course Number HIST 1123, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Examines the major civilizations of pre-conquest Central and South America, the Spanish and Portuguese Conquests, and the colonial history of Latin America to the completion of the independence movements of the early 19th century.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

Examines the nation building process of Latin America following independence in the early 19th century to the present. Latin America will be investigated in the context of the larger world community. Classes include lecture and discussion components.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

Examines the history of New Mexico from the earliest times to the present, concentrating on the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that have occurred. [NM Common Course Number HIST 2113, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Introduces the history and cultures of Native peoples of North America from the earliest times to the present. The course will examine culture change and the interaction of native groups with each other and European peoples. Contemporary priorities and ongoing concerns are also examined.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Introduces the history of the Navajo with supporting ethnographic material. The course begins with the entrance of the Dine into the Southwest and continues to the present, with a concentration on the 20th century political and economic development. Offered in collaboration with Dine College (NIS 211).
Prerequisites: Completion of RDNG-095 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Accuplacer Reading and English scores.
Offered: FALL

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.

An overview of the caregivers, the delivery systems, and the types of services provided within the field of Human Services, with particular emphasis on the development of the field and the roles and functions performed. Service learning required.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FASP

Provides basic knowledge of the interviewing process with emphasis on developing interviewing skills. The student will develop an awareness of ways in which the interviewer's background, attitudes, and behaviors influence the interview. Videotaped class interviews will provide material for discussion and critique.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-111 or HMSV-220. Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Drawing on both theoretical and observer-participation models, the student will explore various relationships as they develop in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-111 or HMSV-220. Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

This course will provide students with an historical overview of substance abuse, as well as an introduction to types and levels of intervention.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate Accuplacer English and Reading scores.
Offered: FASP

This course will focus on the impact of various drug classes on the immune system, the digestive system, the cardiovascular system, the liver, the nervous system and the skin, muscle, and respiratory systems. In addition, the course will introduce students to the brain systems and neuronal function related to drug effects and drug actions.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-220. Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

Students will gain an understanding of comprehensive assessment strategies. Special attention will be given to assessing adolescents, methods for interviewing significant others, and the validity of assessment instruments.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-220. Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

This course will introduce the major intervention and treatment strategies for substance abuse. Special consideration will be given to the prediction of treatment outcomes.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-220 and HMSV-226.
Offered: DMND

Students will gain insight into the various stages of the recovery process. Special emphasis will be given to the etiology of relapse and the major models of relapse prevention and counseling.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-220.
Offered: DMND

Putting it all together. Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment plan, counseling, case management, crises intervention, client education, referral, records, consultation.
Prerequisites: Take HMSV-220.
Offered: DMND

Introduces students to a basic understanding of the physiological effects of drugs on the brain and how this relates to specific behavior. Brain behavior interactions and how drugs affect this interaction will be presented. This course is co-listed with PSYC-246.
Prerequisites: PSYC-120. ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

For students in the Generalist Track. Practical experience in a clinical setting involving service to clients and patients; understanding the helping process; developing skills in observation, report writing and interviewing; guidance in establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals.
Prerequisites: HMSV 111, HMSV 220, or SOCI 213. Completion of ENGL 111 and Reading 113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Practical experience in a clinical setting dealing specifically with substance abuse; understanding the helping process; developing skill in observation, report writing and interviewing; guidance in establishing therapeutic relationships.
Prerequisites: HMSV 111, HMSV 220, or SOCI 213. Completion of ENGL 111 and RDNG 113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

This course will provide an overview of the structures and processes of public policy. The course will examine how social change is brought about through the actions of various agents. This course is also listed as POLS 265 Public Policy and Social Change.
Prerequisites: SOCI-110 or SOCI-213 and HMSV-111 or HMSV-220. Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 and appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

This course may be paired with HMSV Practicum 250 and HMSV Practicum 255. Students are required to enroll in this class prior to or while completing their HMSV Practicum. It will enable students to achieve a greater understanding of their practicum internship while examining professional ethics, conduct and a wide range of practice situations.
Prerequisites: HMSV-111, HMSV-220 or SOCI-213. Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Uses a communicative approach to cover vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and culture.
Offered: DMND

Continuation of GERM-111.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate at a basic level. Uses a communicative approach to cover vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and culture.
Offered: ALL

Continuation of NAVA-111.
Prerequisites: Take NAVA-111.
Offered: FASP

For students fluent in Navajo but lacking skills in reading and writing.
Offered: DMND

Examines philosophical thoughts discussed by Navajo elders by listening to and analyzing various oral styles including storytelling, oratory, prayers, and lectures. English and Navajo instruction. Offered in collaboration with Dine College (NIS 261).
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.

Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Uses a communicative approach to cover vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and culture.
Offered: DMND

Continuation of RUSS-111.
Prerequisites: Take RUSS-111.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Uses a communicative approach to cover vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and culture.
Offered: ALL

Continuation of SPAN-111.
Prerequisites: Take SPAN-111.
Offered: FASP

Continuation of SPAN-112.
Prerequisites: Take SPAN-112.
Offered: DMND

Continuation of SPAN-211.
Prerequisites: Take SPAN-211.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects. Not available for transfer or applicable as an elective.

Elementary music theory and study of music history by period, composer, and composition. [NM Common Course Number MUSI 1013, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FASP

Exploration of the classical music of western society from its earliest origins through the late 20th century innovations. [NM Common Course Number MUSI 1313, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FALL

World Music highlights social and musical aspects of each culture. Music of India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, Latin America, and Native Americans is studied. [NM Common Course Number MUSI 1113, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FALL

Introduction to basic materials and concepts of music theory, rhythm, and harmony. Open to all students. [NM Common Course Number MUSI 1213, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Offered: FASP

The music of America is a multicultural blend whose roots are found in Africa, on Broadway, in the Caribbean and South America, at the Grand Ole Opry and in Native American and Pacific American music. By examining those roots we trace the development of jazz, rhythm and blues, folk, and rock and its various descendants. Listening includes in-class and web-based musical examples for outside-of-class listening. Student presentations on areas of interest serve as capstone projects.
Prerequisites: Take ENGL 099 or score 85+ on the English Accuplacer
Offered: SP

Private instruction in instrumental music for woodwind, brass, and other instruments not specifically listed. May be repeated for a total of three hours. Students are required to participate in an ensemble. Faculty permission required.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: ALL

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: ALL

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: ALL

Major and minor key signatures and scales, intervals, four-part harmony writing; diatonic seventh chords and common chord modulation. For music majors or those who meet pre-requisites.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-110 or MUSI-114.
Corequisites: MUSI-140,MUSI-150

A continuation of MUSI 130. The study of secondary dominants and study of It 6, Gr 6 and Fr 6 chords.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-130 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: MUSI-141,MUSI-151

Aural recognition of all diatonic intervals, melodic phrases, rhythms, scales, and triads.
Corequisites: MUSI-130,MUSI-150
Offered: FALL

A continuation of MUSI 140 with emphasis on four-part dictation.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-140 or permission if instructor.
Corequisites: MUSI-131,MUSI-151
Offered: SP

Practice at the keyboard of theories and harmonic progressions studied in MUSI 130 and 131.
Corequisites: MUSI-130,MUSI-140
Offered: FALL

A continuation of MUSI 150 with emphasis on expanded harmonic progressions.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-150 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: MUSI-131,MUSI-141
Offered: SP

A class piano experience in which the student will be introduced to learning how to play the piano. No experience necessary.
Offered: FASP

A continuation of Class Piano I, with emphasis on technique, sight-reading, and performance practices. For people who need to tune up their skills.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-157 or permission of instructor.
Offered: FASP

The study of accomplishment pattern, improvisation and transposition, and sight reading to aid classroom music teaching. Music majors and others by instructor's consent.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-130, MUSI-114 or permission of instructor.
Offered: DMND

Recognition of chords, chord patterns, individual notes, and simple picking patterns.
Offered: FASP

For students who already play but who want more complex study of advanced chords and chord changes, and complicated picking styles.
Offered: DMND

For students who have not studied voice. Group study of technique and vocal execution, and individual study.
Offered: FASP

Large mixed choral group. Covers choral literature from all periods and styles. No audition required. May be repeated for pleasure as often as desired. Performance oriented.
Offered: FASP

Study and performance of advanced and a cappella choral literature. Participation in concerts and community performances. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: DMND

Small choral group (pop, rock, country), specializing in contemporary music. Audition required in Fall. Students will have a performance obligation for Fall, Spring and Summer (through end of July).
Offered: ALL Faculty Permission Required

Introduction to sound reinforcement techniques; knowledge of amps, mics, mixing boards; cables, proper connections. Hands on experience. Lab hours during class period, and some lab hours will occur at other times of the week, as activities become available.
Offered: FASP

Performance in productions within a musical comedy scope to include singing, acting, dance, character study, costuming, set, and set changes.
Offered: DMND

Study and performance of major works composed for large wind and percussion ensemble. Participation in concerts and community performances. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: FASP

Study and performance of big band jazz. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Study and performance of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments. Music reading ability required.
Offered: FASP

This course will provide students an opportunity to prepare orchestral music in an educational environment and perform regularly scheduled concerts each semester. Enrollment is open to all players with a minimum of high school level playing ability. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: FASP

Covers basic knowledge of beat patterns, terminology, stylistic traits, and problem solving in choral & instrumental rehearsal and performance.
Offered: DMND

Study and performance of small ensemble jazz. emphasis on improvisation in a variety of styles. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.
Offered: FASP

Study and performance of musical literature for brass ensemble.
Offered: FASP

Students learn about the latest computer-based technology in the Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI) keyboard lab. Musical composition, arranging, sequencing, and using musical resources on the internet.
Offered: SP

Study and performance of a wide range of rock, pop, and commercial music since the 1950's.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three hours. Students are required to participate in ensemble. Faculty Permission.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three hours. Students are required to participate in ensemble. Faculty Permission.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three hours.
Offered: ALL

Private instruction in music for guitar. May be repeated for a total of three hours.
Offered: ALL

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of three hours. Students are required to participate in an ensemble. Faculty Permission required.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

Private instruction in voice. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.

Private instruction. May be repeated for a total of 3 hours. Students are required to participate in an ensemble. Faculty Permission required.
Offered: FASP Faculty Permission Required

An introductory or refresher course for elementary classroom or future teachers. The course is designed for the student with little or no musical background. Musical experiences at the elementary level.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FASP

Advanced private instruction in instrumental music. May be repeated for a total of 3 credit hours. Students are required to participate in an ensemble. Faculty Permission required.
Offered: DMND Faculty Permission Required

A continuation of MUSI 175 with emphasis on advanced recording techniques. Track recording into digital format; computerized digital editing with knowledge of WaveLab, Digital Performer, Pro-Tools, MasterTrax, and other music editing programs. Individual and group lab projects required.
Prerequisites: Take MUSI-175 or permission of instructor.
Offered: SP

Cooperative Education is a planned instructional program designed to enhance the student?s learning experience by coordinating actual on-the-job training related to his/her curriculum with classroom work. Individualized learning objectives will be developed by college personnel and employer. Semester offered: On Demand.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

A historical survey of the main branches of philosophy; metaphysics, theory of knowledge, ethics, and aesthetics. Some treatment of the philosophies of religion, language, science, political, and social philosophy. [NM Common Course Number PHIL 1113, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FASP

The philosophical examination of the concept of morality and development of an appreciation for the difficulty of ethical judgments in practice. [NM Common Course Number PHIL 2113, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 or appropriate English Accuplacer score.
Offered: FASP

Examines Dine philosophical thought regarding metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, religion, and traditional social structure. Offered in collaboration with Dine College (NIS 371).
Prerequisites: Take ANTH-111.
Offered: SP, Odd Year

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

This course is designed for the beginning photography student. The students will learn camera operation, the interaction of light on film, design principles, lighting, film processing, and printing black and white photographs in the darkroom. An introduction to the history of photography will enable students to understand the context of photography and image creation. Students must have a 35mm film camera. Manual controls are preferable but an automatic camera is acceptable.
Offered: FALL

This course teaches basic digital editing using PhotoShop CS4. Students will learn how to operate a digital camera, download images, basic editing workflow and printing. Color theory will be introduced and creating artistic visual images will be emphasized. Students must supply their own digital camera.
Offered: FASP

This course will introduce fine art film and printing techniques using the Zone System. Different films, papers and developers will be explored. The process of interpreting, evaluating and theorizing photographs will be discussed. Presentation methods will be explored and an emphasis will be on creating a strong portfolio of images.
Prerequisites: Take PHOT-150.
Offered: FASP

This course explores creativity and the making of personal images in the context of understanding visual culture and self-expression. Students will explore their interest in photography and learn to 'see' as a photographer. Student will become proficient in writing and talking about photographs and how this impacts their own work. The course covers other photographers and art theory. The course uses Photoshop CS4 for editing and enhancing images. Included in class time is a lab.
Prerequisites: Take PHOT-160.
Offered: SP

Advanced concepts of photography will be explored resulting in the development of a personal portfolio of images.
Prerequisites: Take PHOT-220.
Offered: FALL

Cooperative Education is a planned instructional program designed to enhance the student's learning experience by coordinating actual on-the-job training related to his/her curriculum with classroom work. Individualized learning objectives will be developed that are measurable and observable. The student will be evaluated jointly by the college personnel and employer.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Political Science 110 will introduce students to the major concepts of the discipline of political science, and will teach students to apply these concepts to current and historical events. The course is designed to enable students to think critically about local, national, and world politics. [NM Common Course Number POLS 1113, Area IV; Behavioral/Social Science Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer Scores.
Offered: FASP

Major problems of American society in their political implications and possible solutions.
Prerequisites: Completion of RDNG-113 and ENGL-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

The course is designed to familiarize students with current developments, issues, and actors in world politics.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer Scores.
Offered: DMND

A study of the history, nature, organization and operation of state and local government in the United States, including an analysis of their relationship with the federal government.
Offered: DMND

Examines Native American political issues and government dynamics in contemporary and historical times. Themes include: history and structures of tribal government; cultural issues; intergovernmental dynamics; and the role of tribal politics in contemporary Native American life.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

A critical examination of ideas such as justice, democracy, freedom, citizenship, and others, through an exploration of political thought from ancient to contemporary times.
Offered: SP

The course is designed to give students the ability to understand and evaluate political regimes by focusing on the political history, socioeconomic structure and contemporary political institutions and behavior. These phenomena will be examined as they occur in countries representing diverse cultures, geographies, and levels of development.
Prerequisites: ENGL-111 or Accuplacer English test score of 85 or higher RDNG-113 or Accuplacer Reading test score of 82 or higher
Offered: SP

The course is designed to give students an overview of the institutions, processes, and outcomes of American government. Students are encouraged to think critically about the importance of these institutions and processes in addressing the issues that American society faces in the twenty-first century. [NM Common Course Number POLS 1123, Area IV; Behavioral/Social Science Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

This course will provide an overview of the structures and processes of public policy. This course will examine how social change is brought about through the actions of various agents including interest groups, advocacy coalitions, and executive, legislative and judicial policy processes. Also listed as HMSV 265 Public Policy and Social Change.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-111 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

The internship will consist of supervised work placement in a government or government-related organization with the student performing duties related to the academic curricula of political science. Students are required to submit a term paper, case study, or an approved academic project related to the work performed. Evaluation will be by the professor with written input from the work supervisor.
Offered: SP Faculty Permission Required

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

An introductory study of communication and interpersonal relationships in the service occupations.
Offered: FALL

Introduces students/learners to the science of human behavior and mental processes. The course will survey contemporary research and theory in psychology with the goal of broadening the students' understanding of self and others. [NM Common Course Number PSYC 1113, Area IV; Behavioral/Social Science Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Presentation of the basic principles of statistics including description and interpretation of data. Provides an acquaintance to basic statistical principles that can be applied to the fields in the Social Sciences.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

Introduces learners to the study of the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of human development from conception through adulthood. Emphasis is placed on research and applications.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: ALL

Introduces learners to the scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by other people.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

Introduces students to the field of biological psychology or behavioral neuroscience. Students will learn anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and their relationships to behavior.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

Introduces the student to the effects of drugs on behavior. Brain-behavior interactions and how drugs affect this interaction will be presented. This course is co-listed with HMSV-246.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

An introduction to the study of adjustment failures.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Introduces learners to an exploration of the physiological, psychological, and sociological factors that influence sexual behavior, sex roles, and sexual identity.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Introduces learners to the major theories in the development of personality.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Study of cognitive abilities such as attention, memory, problem solving comprehension, categorization and reasoning.
Prerequisites: Take PSYC-120. Complete RDNG-113 and ENGL-099 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
Offered: DMND

Build basic reading skills, with emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary. The course is offered for a letter grade. Course not applicable towards any degree or certificate. (RR option course)
Offered: ALL

Develop critical reading skills for academic and life-long learning, using a variety of sources. Course not applicable towards degree. (RR option course).
Prerequisites: Complete RDNG-050 minimum grade C, or appropriate Reading Accuplacer score.
Offered: ALL

Develop academic reading and study skills for college, using authentic academic textbook material.
Prerequisites: Completion of RDNG-095 minimum grade C, or appropriate Reading Accuplacer score.
Offered: ALL

Theoretical and practical aspects of diagnostic teaching of reading.
Offered: DMND

An in-depth study of reading and study skills. The structures of the different disciplines studied in all grades.
Offered: DMND

Course is designed to address a variety of subject
Offered: DMND

The study of human groups, the social arrangements that people create, the many ways of being human, and the changing world in which we live. [NM Common Course Number SOCI 1113, Area IV; Behavioral/Social Science Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

An introduction to contemporary problems in American society to include such topics as crime, prejudice, drug use, aging and the changing family structure. [NM Common Course Number SOCI 2113, Area IV: Social/Behavioral Core]
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Analysis of behavior that deviates from institutional expectations, by using specific sociological theory and method. Topics such as drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, criminal behavior, and sexual deviance will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL

An overview of prevalent theories of causation, distribution, and frequency of delinquency will be discussed. In addition, the legal system for processing juvenile offenders in the United States will be analyzed. Special consideration will be given to the juvenile justice system in New Mexico.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

An analysis of the criminal justice process in the United States. Special emphasis will be placed on law enforcement, probation and parole, and the courts.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

This course is an introduction to American marriage and family, focusing primarily on foundations of family as an institution. The majority of class time will be spent on: defining family, family history, diversity in family forms, and "successful" and "troubled" family systems. Students will be given an opportunity to complete individual or group research on an elective stage of the family life cycle. [NM Common Course Number SOCI 2213, Area IV: Social/Behavioral Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

The psychological and social aspects of human sexuality are explored in the context of the life span. Concepts such as sexual attitude formation and maintenance; sexuality as a lifetime process; sexual rules and customs; the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual involved in personal sexual developmental behavior; and sexual health will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

Dynamics of prejudice and discrimination and historic and contemporary patterns of race and ethnic interaction in the United States will be explored. Attention will focus on factors impacting groups that live in the Southwest.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

A survey of the contemporary problems, issues, and development, as well as social change, involving American Indians, both urban and rural.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: SP

Cooperative Education is a planned instructional program designed to enhance the student's learning experience by coordinating actual on-the-job training related to his/her curriculum with classroom work. Individualized learning objectives will be developed that are measurable and observable. The student will be evaluated jointly by the college personnel and employer.
Prerequisites: Take SOCI-110. Completion of ENGL-099 and RDNG-113 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: DMND

Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.

Course is designed to address a variety of subject

Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.

Examines the aesthetic and practical nature of theatre by discovering, analyzing, and evaluating all aspects of the theatre experience. This includes history and criticism, playwriting, directing, acting, designing and producing. [NM Common Course Number THTR 1013, Area V: Humanities/Fine Arts Core]
Prerequisites: Completion of RDNG-050 and ENGL-050 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FASP

Introduces students to basic acting concepts, terminology, and methodology through voice and movement, theatre games, improvisation, text/character analysis and performance.
Offered: FASP

Delves further into the dynamics of performance learned in Acting I. Through exploration of techniques and methodologies of various theatre innovators, students will complete analysis, rehearsal, and performance of scenes from contemporary plays.
Prerequisites: Take THEA-111 or permission of instructor.
Offered: SP

Learn basic hand-to-hand and sword fighting techniques for the stage. They will explore the elements necessary for safe and believable fighting on stage.
Offered: FALL, Odd Year

Surveys and takes a critical approach to significant films, film styles and genres, and film directors from the advent of the moving image to the present.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL-095 and RDNG-095 or appropriate English and Reading Accuplacer scores.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

Learn the skills necessary in approaching a role in a musical theatre production including acting, singing, and dancing necessary in creating a character.
Prerequisites: THEA-111 or instructor permission required.
Offered: FALL, Odd Year Faculty Permission Required

Learn basic techniques of costume construction including sewing and craft applications for building costumes. Students will work on costumes and/or on a running crew for the fall production.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

Students will participate in productions, either in acting or technical work. This course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits toward graduation.
Offered: FASP

Play analysis, interpretation, visual composition, and actor coaching for the beginning director. Students will direct several scenes, as well as a one act play.
Prerequisites: Take THEA-111 or instructor permission.
Offered: SP, Odd Year

Explore techniques for developing creativity and original dramatizations through improvisation and drama activities for all age groups. Emphasis is on using creative drama as a development tool with children and youth in educational and recreational settings.
Offered: SU

Learn basic techniques of set construction for the stage, including building scenery and properties. Students will work on construction and/or on a running crew for the spring production.
Offered: SP, Even Year

Learn basic techniques of theatre makeup. Students will explore applications for various stylizations including period, fantasy, and special effects. This may include practice in productions during the semester.
Offered: FALL, Odd Year

Learn basic techniques of theatre lighting for the stage with an emphasis on instrumentation and lighting control for various theatre applications. Students will work on light installation and/or a running crew for the fall production.
Offered: FALL, Even Year

Learn the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the stage manager in rehearsal and performance. Students will assume the role of a stage manager for the spring productions.
Offered: SP, Odd Year

This course represents a culmination of skills and knowledge learned through the theatre degree and is the final step in preparing students for admission to a four-year college or a career in theatre. Students will assemble a resume and portfolio and execute a capstone project in their area of emphasis.
Prerequisites: Take THEA-110, THEA-111, THEA-140, THEA-220, THEA-230 THEA-250, THEA-260, THEA-270, THEA-275
Offered: SP

This course includes special or specific subjects that are offered to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree. Semester Offered - On demand.
Offered: DMND