Heritage Interpretation - Associate of Arts
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 63-64 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education 1 | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | 4-3 | |
| Composition I (C- or higher) | ||
| English Composition - Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or COMM 1115G | Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science | 4 | |
| Environmental Science I (L) (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science or Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3-4 | |
| Human Geography (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
or GEOG 1110G | Physical Geography | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| American National Government (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements | ||
| ANTH 1115G | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1136 | Introduction to Historic Preservation | 3 |
| or ANTH 2140G | Indigenous Peoples of North America | |
| FYEX 1111 | Introduction to College Studies 3 | 1-3 |
| or FYEX 1110 | First-Year Seminar | |
| or HNRS 1115 | Honors First Year Seminar | |
| HIST 1110G | United States History I (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| HIST 1120G | United States History II | 3 |
| HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 2110 | Survey of New Mexico History | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 2221 | Applied Psychology | |
| Electives choose one from the following: 4 | 9-12 | |
| Topics in Physical Education (Camping and Survival for Archaeologists and Preservationists) | ||
| Topics in History 4 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Issues in Death and Dying | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Total Hours | 63-68 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Course is a Core Curriculum Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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Course required for new students or transfer students with less the 30 credit hours. Course may be waived if a student has completed 30 or more credit hours. If course is waived additional elective courses will be needed to meet the minimum hours required for the degree.
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Any course which will bring total credits for the degree to 60. Additional courses may be required if FYEX 1111 is waived.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HIST 1150G | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| ANTH 1115G | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| FYEX 1111 |
Introduction to College Studies 4 or First-Year Seminar or Honors First Year Seminar |
1-3 |
| GEOG 1130G or GEOG 1110G |
Human Geography or Physical Geography |
3-4 |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| ANTH 1136 or ANTH 2140G |
Introduction to Historic Preservation or Indigenous Peoples of North America |
3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1, 2 | 3 |
| POLS 1120G | American National Government | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 2996 | Topics in History (Internship in Heritage Interpretation) 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I | 3 |
| HIST 2110 | Survey of New Mexico History | 3 |
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G |
Public Speaking or Communication |
3 |
| ENVS 1110G | Environmental Science I (L) | 4 |
| PHED 2996 | Topics in Physical Education (Camping and Survival for Archaeologists and Preservationists) | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1120G | United States History II | 3 |
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Issues in Death and Dying | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| PSYC 1110G or PSYC 2221 |
Introduction to Psychology or Applied Psychology |
3 |
| Area IV: Creative and Fine Arts Course 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 2996 | Topics in History (Internship in Heritage Interpretation) 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 64-67 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
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MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra is another allowable course, however it will not count towards the General Education Requirements.
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May be repeated for up to 12 hours.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses