University
101.
Seminar: Introduction to UNM and Higher Education.
(1-3)
Designed to accelerate successful transition to the academic environment at a research university.
102.
Topics: Academic Foundations [Seminar: Topics in Living and Learning Communities].
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Designed to engage students who share academic interests, with their intended major, college or school.
{Fall, Spring}
105.
University College Interdisciplinary Co-Op.
(0)
Exploring the world of work and interacting with their surroundings in an environment conducive to growth and personal development, UNM students will benefit from real life situations through experiential learning.
Academic advisement approval required.
175.
Experiential Learning Seminar.
(1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ [1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ])
Experiential learning involves collaborative, reflective investigation of real-world issues from a variety of personal, social and disciplinary perspectives. Extensive off-campus participation may be required. UNIV 175 may be linked with a corequisite course.
201 [216].
Topics in Career Exploration [Career Awareness Seminars].
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Both general and discipline-specific sections offered. Students will explore their goals, passions, and skills, and the steps and tools related to career decision-making (general seminar). In the discipline-specific sections, students will explore specific career options.
350.
Community-Based Research I: Design.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods, their theoretical foundations, and appropriateness for specific community questions. Collaborating with community partners, students define a research question, and develop and pilot an approach which addresses the question.
351.
Community-Based Research II: Implementation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Students implement a research project on a community identified issue. Emphasis on implementation, analysis, and application of research approach designed in UNIV 350.
Prerequisite: 350.
391.
Topics in Leadership Development.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ [1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ])
Prepares students to work in leadership positions on and off campus. Course may address Student Development Theory, Supplemental Instruction, Intentionally Structured Groups, critical thinking, learning styles, success skills, diversity, effective communication and group dynamics.
*430.
Advanced Research Service-Learning Field School.
(1-6, to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Students will study specific issues, problems, or topics related to community-identified needs in any intensive field-based setting. Topics will address theoretical and practical aspects of community-based issues and may involve approved community partner organizations.
Restriction: juniors and seniors only.
*498.
Independent Study in Research Service-Learning.
(1-3, to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Independent Study under faculty guidance of issues of concern to the community. Involves active student engagement in approved community settings working toward goals established in collaboration with community partners and faculty.
Restriction: instructor permission and junior or senior standing.
