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NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2020 | 2021 Administration The Board of Regents Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico, Ex Officio, Santa Fe Leveo V. Sanchez, Santa Fe Frank Marchi, Albuquerque Danelle J. Smith, Member, Las Vegas William E. “Bill” Garcia, Member, Santa Fe Christopher Ulibarri, Student Regent President Sam Minner, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Roxanne M. Gonzales, Ed.D. Vice Presidents Max Baca, M.B.A., Finance and Administration Theresa Law, J.D., Advancement & Strategic Enrollment Management Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Grants and Contracts Ian Williamson, Ph.D. Academic Deans Cristina Durán, Ph.D., M.S.W., Facundo Valdez School of Social Work Brandon Kempner, Ph.D., College of Arts & Sciences and Graduate Studies, Interim Mary Earick, Ph.D., School of Education Veena Parboteeah, Ph.D., School of Business, Media and Technology Ian Williamson, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Graduate Studies Student Affairs Kimberly J. Blea, Ph.D., Dean of Students University Registrar Henrietta Romero, M.A. Director of Online and Extended Learning Patrick Wilson, Ph.D. Center Directors/Managers Robert A. Anaya, M.A., Santa Fe Joseph Moreno, M.A., Alquerque/Rio Rancho Gilbert “Buddy” Rivera, M.S. Farmington New Mexico Highlands University Box 9000, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701 505.425.7511 www.nmhu.edu New Mexico Highlands University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, Phone: 800.621.7440 / 312.263.0456 | Fax: 312.263.7462 | [email protected]. New Mexico Highlands University is fully accredited and in good standing with the HLC; please see the accreditation section in this document for more information. To review or receive a copy of the Highlands University’s HLC Affiliation Status Report, please see the NMHU website or contact the Provost’s office. New Mexico Highlands University reserves the right to change its instructional programs at any time. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and New Mexico Highlands University. Course descriptions in this catalog are correct at the time of publication. See the Summary Class Schedule on Self Service Banner (https://idp.quicklaunchsso.com/nmhu) for updates to courses. New Mexico Highlands University does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or sexual orientation in employment, admission, programs or services. Any student who feels he or she has been discriminated against is encouraged to file an incident report form with the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. For more information, please refer to the New Mexico Highlands University Student Handbook or the NMHU website at www.nmhu.edu/handbook. All New Mexico Highlands University educational programs and activities will be made accessible to students with disabilities upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe that you have a physical, learning, or psychological disability that requires an academic accommodation, contact the Coordinator of Accessibility Services by phone at (505) 454-3188 or 454-3252, via email at [email protected], or visit the Felix Martinez Building, Suite 130, Room 134 on the Las Vegas campus. If you need this catalog upon in an alternative format, you may also contact the Coordinator of Accessibility Service at [email protected]. Retention and graduation rate information can be obtained from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research at http://www.nmhu.edu/institutional-research/enrollment-and- retention/ Graduate Catalog Fall 2020—Summer 2021 Published by New Mexico Highlands University, Box 9000, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701 © 2020 New Mexico Highlands University. All rights reserved. Catalog Changes Graduate students may graduate under the catalog requirements for the year in which they were enrolled for the first time in a degree-seeking program, providing they complete the graduation requirements within a five-year period. Students are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations concerning graduation requirements and for registering in the courses necessary to meet them. However, this catalog is neither a contract nor an offer to contract between New Mexico Highlands University and any person or party. New Mexico Highlands University reserves the right to make additions, deletions and modifications to curricula, course descriptions, degree requirements, academic policies, schedules, academic calendars, financial aid policies, and tuition/fees without notice. All changes take precedence over catalog statements. While reasonable effort will be made to publicize changes, students are advised to seek current information from appropriate offices. It is the student’s responsibility to know and observe all applicable regulations and procedures. No regulation will be waived or exception granted because students plead ignorance of, or contend they were not informed of, the regulations or procedures. Questions on regulations and their interpretation should be addressed to the office or college/school in which the student’s major department is located. New Mexico Highlands University reserves the right to effect changes without notice or obligation including the right to discontinue or modify a course or group of courses or a degree program. Although New Mexico Highlands University attempts to accommodate the course requests of students, course offerings may be limited by financial, space, and staffing considerations, or might be otherwise unavailable. Likewise, there may be changes to a student’s original course of study. Every effort is made by New Mexico Highlands University to inform students of changes to their matriculated degree and to provide appropriate courses to fulfill degree requirements. Students should regularly consult with their department adviser to register for courses necessary to meet graduation requirements. New Mexico Highlands University New Mexico Highlands University was first established as New Mexico Normal School in 1893, primarily offering teacher education. Today, New Mexico Highlands University is a nationally- recognized Hispanic Serving Institution and a regional comprehensive university offering a wide array of graduate and undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, education, media arts, technology, and social work. Through distance education, online courses, and on-site instruction, New Mexico Highlands University has extended some degree-completion undergraduate and graduate programs to centers located in Albuquerque, Farmington, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe. New Mexico Highlands University serves a diverse population of students with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students who attend the main campus in Las Vegas and throughout the centers across New Mexico. Highlands’ programs focus on its multiethnic student body, especially the Hispanic and Native American cultures of New Mexico. The University is committed to excellence in the transmission, discovery, preservation, and application of knowledge itself to maintain a progressive, forward-looking posture responsive to the changing social environment, as to shape the direction the institution will take with respect to anticipated demands and approaching opportunities. As part of its mission to provide opportunities to the individual student through personal attention, Highlands maintains open enrollment, small classes, and low tuition. It is known nationwide for its research activities, student and faculty achievement, and opportunities for students to combine study with real-world experience. New Mexico Highlands University students’ and faculty consistently receive national and international recognition for many of their achievements and have opportunities to network with other researchers and professionals in their areas of interest. The Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 is a description of New Mexico Highlands University’s academic programs and courses of instruction. Although much effort has been made to ensure accuracy, error or omissions may be present. All official correction to this catalog are on file with the Office of the Registrar. The administration and faculty of New Mexico Highlands University believe that the educational programs of the university are effective and valuable. However, the ultimate results of the programs offered, in terms of such matters as achievement, employment, and professional licensing, are also dependent on factors beyond the control of the university, such as individual student initiative, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore, New Mexico Highlands University makes no representation or guarantee that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specific achievement, employment admission to other programs, or professional licensing. Mission New Mexico Highlands University is a public comprehensive university serving our local and global communities. Our mission is to provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering creativity, critical thinking and research in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions within a diverse community. Vision Statement Our vision is to be a premier university transforming lives and communities now and for generations to come. Core Values Excellence We strive to excel in all that we do. Excellence shapes our