Courses & Degree Programs

• Degrees and Programs
• Courses

• Departments
  • Department of Arts & Letters
  • Department of Business Technology & Management
  • Cosmetology
  • Early Childhood Multicultural Education
  • Heath Careers Department
  • Native American Health Writers Institute
  • Zuni Campus

Student Profile

The University of New Mexico Gallup is dedicated to offering quality instruction that enables students to either gain immediate employment skills, complete the first two years of a baccalaureate program, or enhance their life skills. Instructional programs reflect careful consideration of student needs and the student profile-the abilities, values, and characteristics students should possess when they complete their educational objectives. The student profile is reflective of the campus mission statement and is the basis for departmental curricular endeavors. Dependent on the student's goals the student will:

1. Acquire communication proficiency Students will demonstrate an understanding of college level texts and master materials in American English appropriate to their programs of study. They will acquire the needed speaking skills to make public presentations and broaden their repertoire of communicative behaviors.
2. Develop problem solving ability Students will develop workable problem solving ability since it is the key factor in goal directed behavior. Problem solving requires the learner to balance and mix reflection and careful analysis with action, caution with risk taking, solitary decision making with involvement and interaction with others.
3. Acquire employment skills Students Degrees and Programs will demonstrate skills necessary for the obtainment/procurement of employment meaningful to their areas of interest.
4. Contribute to the quality of life Students will develop the capability to engage themselves in community affairs in positive and constructive ways. As leaders of the community, they will help strengthen families, schools, economic activities, and social and civic endeavors.
5. Function in a world of technology Students will demonstrate expertise on the current technologies needed to function and compete in modern society. The evolution of technology is developing exponentially, and such expertise facilitates economic opportunities and enhances life skills.
6. Become a responsible citizen Students will generate intelligent strategies to cope with the economic, social and political issues of a democratic society and to adapt to change within that society.
7. Acquire inter-cultural sensitivity Students will demonstrate intercultural sensitivity and an appreciation of the contributions previously made and the potential of all members of our global community.

General Education and Program Requirements

Associate degree curricula require a variety of courses to broaden a students understanding of the world as well as prepare students for employment or advanced study in their fields. Curricula therefore stress the student's major subjects, but also include general education courses.

There are two General Education tracks for students to consider. The first is the UNM Core Curriculum; it is for students who intend to continue their studies with UNM. The other is the Lower-Division General Education Common Core at New Mexico's Public Colleges and Universities, which will be referred to as the NM Common Core; it is for students who intend to transfer to other four-year colleges in New Mexico, such as New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University, Highlands University, or Western University.

The courses required of each General Education requirements are, for the most part, quite similar. However, there are some significant differences which must be carefully considered. Students are highly encouraged to consult with an advisor prior to selecting any General Education electives.