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FOR MORE INFORMATIONAll correspondence to the University should be sent to the following address:New Mexico State University at Alamogordo(department)2400 North Scenic DriveAlamogordo, NM 88310Admissions and Records Office (Registrar).439-3700Adult Basic Education.439-3812Advising, Counseling, and Students with Disabilities Coordinator .439-3720Bookstore .439-3609Business Office .439-3603Business Office Technologies/Business Programs.439-3773Campus Academic Assistant.439-3699Campus Academic Officer .439-3621Campus Executive Officer .439-3696Campus Financial Officer .439-3603Campus Student Services Officer .439-3716Career Planning and Placement.439-3720Community Education .439-3842Computer Center .439-3780Computing Programs .439-3768Criminal Justice Program .439-3682Custodial .439-3611Education Program.439-3738Electronics/Information Technology Program .439-3786Faculty Office Building.439-3735Fax (Administration).439-3643Fax (Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences) .439-3802Fax (Holloman AFB) .479-9516Fax (Library) .439-3657Fax (Mathematics, Sciences, and Technologies) .439-3759Fax (Professional, Occupations, Technologies, and Fine Arts).439-3684Fax (Student Services) .439-3760Financial Aid.439-3710Fire Science Program .439-3683Graphic Design Program.439-3670Holloman Extension.479-4318Institutional Research.439-3626Language Lab.439-3669Library .439-3650Math Learning Center .439-3853Music Office .439-3816NMSU-A Switchboard.439-3600Nursing Program .439-3660Paralegal Program .439-3671Physical Plant.439-3611Professional Occupations and Technologies (Pro Tech).439-3670Public Information Office .439-3729Recruiter.439-3737Science Center.439-3761Small Business Development Center .434-5272Student Accounts .439-3603Tech Prep .439-3842TTY Machine.439-3719Veterans Program.439-3710Writing Center.439-3853Visit our web-site: http://alamo.nmsu.edu ore-mail us at advisor-on-line: advisor@nmsua.nmsu.edue-mail admissions office : admiss@alamo.nmus.edu

3FROMTHECAMPUSEXECUTIVE OFFICERB/W Photo # 1New Mexico State University - Alamogordo (NMSU-A) offers you (our students) a higher educationexperience that is effective, rigorous, and personalized. Our academic programs have been designed to meetyour needs, the needs of our employers, and the local and national community.Through ongoing curricula development, NMSU-A continues to ensure a quality educational experience.You may choose from a number of academic programs, majors, and courses that meet your academic andpersonal interests. Our faculty and staff are dedicated, highly qualified professionals committed to givingpersonal service and attention, and we are eager to assist you with your academic and career pursuits. Youare encouraged to undertake challenges, to think and question on a critical and analytical level, to develop amomentum for lifelong learning, and to use the knowledge you attain at NMSU-A to assist you in fulfillingyour career and personal aspirations.As you consider your academic path, please make NMSU-A your Community College and let us assist youin realizing your future goals.Cheri A. Jimeno, Ph.D.Campus Executive Officer (CEO)

4Table of 404142434445464748GENERAL INFORMATIONHistory of NMSU-AlamogordoMission of the CollegeAccreditationAssociate’s Degree Graduation RequirementsAssociate’s Degree ProgramsCertificate ProgramsAdmissionsStudent HoldsReadmissionsChange of Admission StatusAbitur ProgramForeign Student AdmissionLimited-Entry Admission ProgramsRegulationsAcademic, Auxiliary, & Student SupportServicesStudent Organizations & ActivitiesCosts (Tuition & Fees)DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES3D Computer Animation, AssociateArts, AssociateBiomedical Electronics Technology, AssociateBusiness Office Technology, AssociateBusiness Office Technology, CertificateOffice Skills, CertificateComputing, AssociateGame Programming, CertificateMicrocomputer Applications, CertificateMicrocomputer Technology, CertificateWeb Mastery, CertificateBasic Computer Skills, CertificateBasic Web Design, CertificateCriminal Justice, AssociateEarly Childhood, AssociateEducation, AssociateEducational Assistant, CertificateElectronics Technology, AssociateFine Arts, AssociateFire Science, AssociateArson Investigation, CertificateFire Prevention Specialist, 6676997101Wildland Engine Operator, CertificateGeneral StudiesGraphic Design, AssociateGraphic Design, CertificateHeritage Interpretation, Associate of ArtsHeritage Interpretation, CertificateInformation Technology, AssociateNetwork Specialist, CertificateMedical Laboratory Technician, AssociateMedical Office Technology, AssociateMedical Office Administration, CertificateNursing, Associate (Registered Nurse)Pre-Nursing CertificateOccupational Business, AssociateParalegal Studies, AssociateLegal Assistant, CertificatePrebusiness, AssociatePrebusiness, CertificateScience, AssociateSocial Services, AssociateTechnical Communications, AssociatePre-Professional PreparationPre-EngineeringPre-ForestryPre-Health Medical or DentalPre-LawPre-VeterinaryCertificate or Career PreparationTechnical Communications with VisualCommunications Emphasis, CertificatesTechnical Communications with WebDesign Emphasis, CertificateEmergency Medical Services-CertificationPhotographic Technology, CertificateApprenticeship Programs, AssociateElectrical Apprenticeship OptionCompletion, CertificateCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSPERSONNELINDEX

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6History of NMSU-AlamogordoNew Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A) issituated in the foothills, at the base of the SacramentoMountains. This vantage point overlooks the city ofAlamogordo and the Tularosa Basin. The service area of theschool includes Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB), WhiteSands Missile Range, and stretches beyond the view toinclude the Mescalero Apache Reservation andapproximately twenty villages and towns. Much of the southcentral New Mexico region benefits from the convenientlocation of the campus.NMSU-A was established in 1958 with an initial enrollmentof 278 students. The classes were held at night on theAlamogordo High School campus. The objective of thispost-secondary educational venture was to serve the militaryand civilian personnel from HAFB, as well as students fromthe local non-military population.Over the years enrollment has expanded to a presentpopulation of over 1800 students. At the same time, thenumber and the character of students' objectives have alsogrown. The basic two-year traditional university-creditededucation has been expanded and enriched. NMSU-A hasevolved from offering only two-year traditional educationcourses to providing occupational/technical programs andcourses for personal enrichment as well as selected bachelorcompletion programs through NMSU-Las Cruces DistanceEducation.NMSU-A is a two-year community college campusdedicated to the concept of high-quality, cost-effectiveeducation that meets the needs of a diverse community.While some students continue to value the long establishedcore courses, others are seeking alternatives to thetraditional liberal arts education. Every possible effort isbeing made at NMSU-A to keep programs and curriculaflexible in order to accommodate varied and expandingcommunity educational needs.Mission of the CollegeThe mission of New Mexico State University atAlamogordo is to provide quality learning opportunities forindividuals in the diverse communities we serve.AccreditationNMSU-A is accredited by the North Central Association ofColleges and Schools. The latest accreditation visit to thecampus by the Higher Learning Commission of the NorthCentral Association was in April 2003. The North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools may be contacted atthe Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street,Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440, orwww.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. The MedicalLaboratory Technician program is accredited by theNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical LaboratorySciences (NAACLS), 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite670, Chicago IL 60631 or (773) 714-8880, or via theinternet at www.naacls.org. The Nursing Program isapproved by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing andholds accreditation from the National League of Nursing.The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC) is a resource of information for the NMSU-ANursing Program and can be contacted at NLNAC, 61Broadway, New York, NY 10006;(212) 363-5555, ext. 153, Fax: (212) 812-0390, or via theInternet at www.nlnac.org.NMSU CampusesThe purposes of NMSU’s community college campuses areto make two years of college education available to studentsin their home environment; to provide a high qualityprogram of education for all students, both full-time andpart-time; and to provide occupational education courses.The community colleges are operated by NMSU.The community colleges provide lower division courses ofthe same quality and kind as are offered on the Las Crucescampus. Courses offered for transfer credit are coordinatedwith the appropriate department and college at the LasCruces campus and can be transferred to other two-year andfour-year colleges and universities and are consistent withVeterans Administration and Social Security Administrationregulations. Students attending a community college ofNMSU are enrolled as New Mexico State Universitystudents and may change campuses if they meet Las Crucescampus admissions requirements.Associate’s DegreeGraduation RequirementsDesignated associate’s degree programs are offered at thecommunity college campuses for those desiring specializedtraining for employment. A General Studies AssociateDegree is available upon completion of 66 credits andENGL 111G with a C or better. The following degrees areadministered by the Alamogordo campus: Associate of Arts,Associate in Criminal Justice, Associate in Early Childhood,Associate in Education, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate inArts in Heritage Interpretation, Associate in MedicalLaboratory Technician, Associate in Nursing, Associate inScience, and Associate in Social Services. The Associate inPrebusiness Degree is administered by the College ofBusiness Administration. The following Associate inApplied Science Degrees are administered at theAlamogordo campus: 3D Computer Animation, BiomedicalElectronics Technology, Business Office TechnologyComputing, Electronics Apprenticeship, ElectronicsTechnology, Fire Science, Graphic Design, InformationTechnology, Medical Office Technology, OccupationalBusiness, Paralegal Studies, and TechnicalCommunications.Note: These degree plans are effective Summer, 2007and are in effect until the spring semester 2012.Candidates for these degrees must have a regular admissionstatus and have attained at least a 2.0 grade point average.Students must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours