New Mexico Junior College

1 1Th is catalog is general information providing a guide to programs, courses, and policies of New Mexico Junior College . It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. Th e provisions of this Catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and New Mexico Junior College . New Mexico Junior College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements aff ecting students. Changes will become eff ective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. Students are encouraged to check online, , for the updated versions of all policies and Mexico Junior College2016-2017 CatalogFirst distributed Fall Mexico Junior College1Th underbird CircleHobbs, NM person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefi t of, or be subject to discrimination, under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by New Mexico Junior College on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

2 Students who have disabilities and need assistance should contact Student Disability Services, Ben Alexander Student Learning Center, check the NMJC World Wide Web Home Page at for periodic updates and most current Summer 2016 for the 2016-2017 academic Mexico Junior CollegeOffice of the PresidentWelcome to New Mexico Junior College . I hope you are looking for a terrifi c College experience because I know you have found the right place. NMJC is a comprehensive community College ; the NMJC mission is to promote success through learning. Community colleges have become the primary choice of many students because of their educational opportunities and aff ordability. New Mexico Junior College has long served the educational needs of the southeastern New Mexico region with its great instructional technical programs, academic transfer arrangements and workforce initiatives off er many choices and opportunities for your future.

3 It becomes our goal to open the doors of opportunity for you and your responsibility to walk through those student services and collegiate activities are designed to complement this array of educational choices. You have the opportunities to gain knowledge, learn new skills, develop leadership, and acquire many new friends from the New Mexico Junior College student body and staff .Use your time wisely to learn, grow, and achieve your educational goals. Th e faculty and staff of New Mexico Junior College stand ready to help you. Please feel free to call on one of us, if you need wishes to W. Sharp, InformationGeneral InformationAccreditation .. 6 Statement of Equal Educational Opportunity .. 6 Mission, Vision, Values .. 7 About the College .. 8 Campus Map .. 9 NMJC general Policies .. 10 Admission InformationGeneral Admission Requirements .. 12 Basis of Admission .. 12 International Student Admissions .. 13 Enrollment Options.

4 14 Residency .. 15 Transfer Credit .. 16 RegistrationRegistration Process .. 20 Registration Guidelines .. 21 Distance Education .. 23 Expenses & Financial AssistanceTuition & Fees .. 24 Payment Policy .. 26 Financial Aid & Scholarships .. 27 Veterans Benefi ts .. 30 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy .. 31 Campus Housing & Meals .. 32 Student Resources & SupportAcademic Counseling & Advising .. 36 Academic Success Center .. 36 Athletics .. 37 Bookstore .. 37 Campus Life .. 37 Career Services .. 38 Check Cashing .. 38 Complaint Procedures .. 39 Consumer Information Disclosures .. 39 Disability Services .. 39 Emergency Notifi cation System .. 40 Fax Services .. 40 Financial Aid .. 40 Identifi cation Cards (NMJC ID) .. 41 Library .. 41 Lost & Found .. 42 Orientation .. 42 Parking & Traffi c.. 42 Performing Arts .. 42 Records .. 43 Security .. 43 Special Needs Services (Student Disability Services) .. 43 Student Support Services.

5 43 Testing Center .. 44 Transcript Services .. 44 Tutoring .. 45 Veterans Education Services .. 45 Academic Information & Procedures Catalog Limitations .. 46 Academic Advising & Counseling .. 46 Academic Assessment .. 47 Academic Fresh Start / Renewal .. 47 Academic Honesty Policy .. 48 Academic Records/Compliance with Federal & State regulations Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) .. 49 Academic Standing .. 51 Attendance / Absence Policy .. 52 Course Schedule Information .. 53 Grading .. 54 Graduation .. 56 Repeating Courses .. 57 Degree & Program Off eringsAssociate Degrees .. 58 Certifi cates .. 58 Associate of Arts Degree .. 59 Associate of Arts in Early Childhood .. 60 Associate of Science Degree .. 61 Automotive Technology .. 62 Business .. 63 Computer Information Systems .. 64 Construction Technology .. 65 Cosmetology .. 67 Criminal Justice / Public Safety .. 69 Elementary Education Alternative Licensure.

6 71 Energy Technology.. 72 Nursing .. 74 Welding .. 77 Non-Degree Off eringsTraining & Outreach .. 78 Continuing Education .. 79 Course DescriptionsCourse Numbers .. 80 Credit Hours .. 80 Prerequisites & Corequisites .. 80 Cross-Listing .. 80 Accounting (AC) .. 81 Anthropology (AN) .. 82 Art (AR) .. 82 Automotive Technology (AT) .. 83 Automotive Technology Ford Motor Company (FM) .. 83 Automotive Technology general Motors (GM) .. 86 Biology (BI) .. 88 Business (BS, BU) .. 89 Chemistry (CH) .. 90 Computer Science (CS) .. 91 Construction Technology (CT) .. 94 Correctional Academy (CA) .. 97 Cosmetology (COSM) .. 98 Criminal Justice (CJ) .. 100 Culinary Arts (CU) .. 102 Drama / Th eatre (DR) .. 102 Economics (EC) .. 103 Table of Contents5 general InformationEducation (ED) .. 103 Energy Technology (ENGT) .. 105 English (EN) .. 106 Equine (EQ) .. 107 Geography (GG) .. 109 Geology (GE) .. 109 German (GR) .. 109 Government (GO).

7 110 Hazardous Materials Environmental Technology (HM) .. 110 History (HI) .. 111 Home Economics (HE) .. 111 Industrial Technology (INDT) .. 112 Law Enforcement Academy (LA) .. 115 Mathematics (MA) .. 116 Medical Terminology (ME) .. 118 Music (MU) .. 120 Nuclear Technology (NT) .. 120 Nursing (NU) .. 120 Philosophy (PI) .. 123 Physical Education (PY) .. 123 Physics (PH) .. 127 Psychology (PS) .. 128 Radiological Control & Waste Handling (RW) .. 129 Religion (RE).. 129 Sign Language (SL).. 129 Sociology (SO) .. 130 Spanish (SP) .. 130 Speech / Communications (SE) .. 131 Transitional Studies (TS) .. 131 Transportation (TRNS) .. 132 Welding (WE) .. 132 PeopleNMJC Board Members .. 135 Administration .. 135 Deans .. 135 Faculty .. 136 Professional Staff .. 137 Defi nitions .. 1406 AccreditationNew Mexico Junior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certifi cates and is certifi ed as eligible for federal funds and programs.

8 Higher Learning Commission230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604(800) 621-7440 Th e College also holds program-specifi c accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326(404) , NMJC meets all guidelines and standards as set forth by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. New Mexico Junior College holds membership in these national or regional associations: American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Offi cers American Association of Community Colleges Association of Community College Trustees Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities League for Innovation in the Community College Learning Resources Network (LERN) National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Association of Campus Activities National Intramural & Recreational Sports Association National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR)

9 National Junior College Athletic Association New Mexico Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admission Offi cers New Mexico Association of Independent Community Colleges New Mexico State Department of Education, Vocational Technical, and Adult Education Unit Rocky Mountain Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Offi cers Western Junior College Athletic ConferenceStatement of Equal Educational OpportunityTo the extent provided by applicable law, no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefi ts of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by New Mexico Junior College . New Mexico Junior College shall not discriminate in its educational and employment policies and procedures with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or inclusion in any group or class protected by state or federal law.

10 New Mexico Junior College is committed to compliance with Title IX, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all state statutes and regulations relating to removing barriers to equal employment and educational , Vision, ValuesMissionNew Mexico Junior College , as a comprehensive community College , promotes success through learning. VisionNew Mexico Junior College s mission will be achieved by building a culture that values and promotes excellence, eff ectiveness, responsiveness, access, and community involvement. ValuesNew Mexico Junior College is committed to the following values in support of its mission as we provide services to a diverse College community. New Mexico Junior College defi nes College community as its students, employees, partners, and citizens of the area we In keeping with this value, the College helps members of the College community overcome their barriers to success; provides convenient, aff ordable educational opportunities and services; provides support for students transitioning to College and on to other postsecondary educational opportunities and to the workplace; off ers education, training, and activities that meet the diverse interests and needs of the College community; and supports educational opportunities through technology.