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New Mexico Highlands University
At NMHU you’re more than a student, you’re part of the family. We offer small classes on a walkable campus, which means you get personal attention and interaction with faculty, staff and other students.
Historically a Hispanic Serving Institution, New Mexico Highlands University also serves many Native American students and welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultural identities. We are proud of our tradition of academic excellence and diversity. We are committed to programs that focus on a diverse student body and the open exchange of ideas and experiences.
Interstate Passport
This example of a Passport Block was developed by faculty at New Mexico Highlands University. This member profile was developed as an example of how learning outcome-based transfer can be mapped onto a general education curriculum. The Interstate Passport program sunset at the end of 2023, and each member institution has different policies regarding their ongoing transfer relationships. The publication of their Passport Block is a part of the evergreen resources managed by WICHE to serve as an example and should not indicate any current or ongoing transfer relationships. For more information about transfer at New Mexico Highlands University please see their website at https://www.nmhu.edu/transfer-students/interstate-passport/.
Passport Block
Oral Communication
Complete the one Oral Communication course listed below.
List 1
| Courses in List 1 | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| ✔ | ✔ | COMM | 1130 | Beginning Speech |
Written Communication
Complete two courses listed below.
List 1
| Courses in List 1 | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| ✔ | ✔ | ENGL | 1110 | Freshman Composition I |
| ✔ | ✔ | ENGL | 1120 | Freshman Composition II |
Composition Courses
| Courses in Composition Courses | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
Quantitative Literacy
Complete one Area II Mathematics course
General Education Area II Mathematics
| Courses in General Education Area II Mathematics | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| MATH | 1116 | Math for Elementary Teachers II* | ||
| MATH | 1130 | Survey of Mathematics | ||
| MATH | 1220 | College Algebra | ||
| MATH | 1350 | Introduction to Statistics | ||
| MATH | 1510 | Calculus I | ||
Natural Sciences
Complete two courses from Area III Laboratory Sciences, one each from the physical and life sciences areas.
Area III laboratory Science courses also contribute to satisfying the Critical Thinking and the Teamwork & Value Systems Passport areas.
Area III Physical Sciences
| Courses in Area III Physical Sciences | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| ASTR | 1125 | Survey of Astronomy | ||
| CHEM | 1215/1215L | General Chemistry I / Lab | ||
| CHEM | 1110 | Chemistry for the Non-Science | ||
| CHEM | 1225/1225L | General Chemistry II / Lab | ||
| GEOL | 1050 | Elementary Physics | ||
| GEOL | 1110 | Survey of Earth Science | ||
| PHYS | 1230 | Algebra Physics I | ||
| PHYS | 1240 | Algebra Physics II | ||
| PHYS | 1310 | Calculus Physics I | ||
| PHYS | 1320 | Calculus Physics II | ||
Area III Life Sciences
| Courses in Area III Life Sciences | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| BIOL | 1110 | General Biology | ||
| BIOL | 1140 | Biology for Health Sciences | ||
| BIOL | 1170 | Conservation Biology in a Changing World | ||
| BIOL | 2110 | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| BIOL | 2620 | Ecology & Evolution | ||
| FORS | 1010 | Ecosystems and Humans | ||
Human Cultures
Complete at least one course from Area IV, Social Behavioral Health Science.
Students need 12 credits across the three blocks of Human Cultures, Human Societies and the Individual, and Creative Expression and at least 3 credits from each one.
Students will need to take 1 course from Human Cultures, 1 course from the Creative Expression, and 1 Course from Human Society & the Individual. One additional course must be taken from any of these areas to complete the Passport.
Area IV Social Behavioral Health Science
| Courses in Area IV Social Behavioral Health Science | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| ANTH | 1140 | Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology | ||
| ANTH | 1215 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archeology | ||
| ECON | 2110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| ECON | 2120 | Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| POLS | 1120 | American National Government | ||
| PSYC | 1110 | Psychology and Society | ||
| SOCI | 1110 | Introduction to Sociology | ||
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking instruction is integrated into all courses in NMHU’s GE curriculum. A student completing courses required for the other Passport knowledge and skill areas will therefore also satisfy the PLOs for the Critical Thinking area.
Creative Expression
Complete at least one course from Area VI, Creative and Fine Arts
Students need 12 credits across the three blocks of Human Cultures, Human Societies and the Individual, and Creative Expression and at least 3 credits from each one.
Students will need to take 1 course from Human Cultures, 1 course from the Creative Expression, and 1 Course from Human Society & the Individual. One additional course must be taken from any of these areas to complete the Passport.
Area VI Creative & Fine Arts
| Courses in Area VI Creative & Fine Arts | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| ARTH | 2110 | History of Art I | ||
| ARTH | 2120 | History of Art II | ||
| ARTS | 1120 | Intro to Arts | ||
| ARTS | 1240 | Design I | ||
| ARTS | 1320 | Ceramics I | ||
| ARTS | 1610 | Drawing I | ||
| ARTS | 1630 | Painting I | ||
| ARTS | 1710 | Introduction to Print Making | ||
| ARTS | 1810 | Introduction to Jewelry / Small Metal Construction I | ||
| ARTS | 1840 | Sculpture I | ||
| FDMA | 1110 | History of Motion Pictures | ||
| MUSC | 1130 | Introduction to Music | ||
| MUSC | 1210 | Rudiments of Music | ||
| THEA | 1110 | Introduction to Theater | ||
Teamwork and Value Systems
Teamwork and Values Systems instruction is integrated into courses in NMHU’s GE curriculum. A student completing courses required for the other Passport knowledge and skill areas will therefore also satisfy the PLOs for Teamwork and Values Systems block.
Human Society and the Individual
Complete at least one course from Area V, Humanities
Students need 12 credits across the three blocks of Human Cultures, Human Societies and the Individual, and Creative Expression and at least 3 credits from each one.
Students will need to take 1 course from Human Cultures, 1 course from the Creative Expression, and 1 Course from Human Society & the Individual. One additional course must be taken from any of these areas to complete the Passport.
Area V Humanities
| Courses in Area V Humanities | ||||
| Required | Online Option Available | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title |
| HIST | 1110 | United States History I | ||
| HIST | 1120 | United States History II | ||
| HIST | 1165 | The Western World | ||
| PHIL | 1115 | Introduction to Philosophy | ||