1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog College of Health and Social Services - General Information

DEAN * Virginia C. Higbie

ASSOCIATE DEAN * Jeffrey E. Brandon

Advising Coordinator * Carol L. MacAllister

Student Records * Sally Alkon

Bachelor of Community Health

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Social Work

Branch Campus Degrees:

Associate: Occupational Business

Associate:Business Office Technology

Associate:Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate: Nursing

Associate:Radiologic Technology

Associate: Applied Science

Associate:Social Services

Associate: Water Technology

Associate:Undesignated

The College of Health and Social Services brings together associated disciplines and professional fields of study directly applied to the improvement of the quality of life and its existence in rapidly changing family and community environments. The college includes the Departments of Health Science, Nursing, and Social Work. It is also responsible for the academic, occupational, and community service programs in New Mexico State University's four branch community colleges--Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Doña Ana, and Grants. The White Sands, Sunland Park, and Gadsden Educational Centers are administered through the Doña Ana Branch Community College.

While the ultimate responsibility for planning an academic program in compliance with university, college, and departmental requirements rests with the student, the college recognizes the importance of helping students work out appropriate academic programs. All Health and Social Service students pursuing a bachelor's degree are advised on academic matters in the dean's office, located in the Educational Services Center, Suite C. In addition, all students are encouraged to contact departments or branch campuses for specific subject area information and career planning.

Bachelor Degree Graduation Requirements

Three bachelor degree programs are available: Bachelor of Community Health, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Social Work.

To be awarded a baccalaureate degree a student must

1. Complete the requirements for the degree as shown by the department in which the degree is offered including a minimum of 55 credits of upper-division courses (numbered 300 and above) and the minimum total number of credits required for the degree;
2. Complete at least 38 credits of general education course work selected from the list of approved general education courses presented in the general education section of this catalog and the specific general education courses that may be required by each department;
3. Complete any other requirements for graduation as discussed under "Regulations" in the "General Information" chapter of this catalog.

Accreditation

Within the College of Health and Social Services, the baccalaureate degree program in the Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in the Department of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The baccalaureate program in Community Health is approved by the Society for Public Health Education/Association for the Advancement of Health Education Baccalaureate Program Approval Committee.