| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.91 |
| Liaison | Jessica Spence |
| Submission Date | July 26, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central New Mexico Community College
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Molly
Blumhoefer Campus as a Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager PPD |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
Provides students a pathway toward completing the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Planning, and Design, one of two bachelor’s degrees offered in UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning. Includes the study of design, planning, and sustainability.
The Environmental Planning and Design program will provide you with a pathway toward completing the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Planning and Design, one of two bachelor’s degrees offered in UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning.
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a 4-year degree program in Health Education - Community Health. Community Health education aims at combining biological, medical, physical, environmental, and psychological studies to educate, enhance, and prevent disabilities and diseases. It also encourages the community to work towards improved health standards.
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Geography is the field of science describing, analyzing, and understanding the distribution and spatial interaction of Earth’s physical and cultural landscapes. Using tools such as mapping, it focuses on the complex interrelationships between Earth and human systems, sustainability of global and local resources, and social and demographic phenomena. This program is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts in Geography from CNM and prepare a student to obtain a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Geography at the University of New Mexico.
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
There are 12 total degrees and 3 concentrations/certificates that are either focused or related to sustainability. For a complete list and links, please go here https://www.cnm.edu/about/sustainability/curriculum
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Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
The Concentration in Sustainability Studies at CNM requires a combination of 15 credits of lower-division courses in Economics, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Geography, Political Science, and Sociology, including SUST 1134 (Introduction to Sustainability).
For students who intend to transfer to the University of New Mexico, CNM's concentration in Sustainability Studies fulfills the lower division requirements for UNM's Sustainability Minor.
https://www.cnm.edu/programs-of-study/all-programs-a-z/liberal-arts
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The practice of green or sustainable construction focuses on producing buildings and other facilities that reduce environmental impacts and use resources more efficiently. Many of these benefits are achieved through energy and water conservation and through the use of recycled or renewable materials. This certificate is designed to introduce concepts of sustainable construction and construction management through theory and lab courses. Students completing the certificate may continue on to the Construction Management A.A.S. degree, to which many of the courses articulate. In addition, professionals in the Construction industry may also use this certificate to enhance their skill set.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The Electrical Trades Certificate Program provides students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and technical skills necessary to enter the field of electrical trades. A certificate is obtained by the student after successful completion of three terms and is accepted by the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division as two years experience toward the four-year experience requirement for the State of New Mexico Journeyman Electrical Certificate (JB98).
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors, concentrations and certificates:
There are 12 total degrees and 3 concentrations/certificates that are either focused or related to sustainability. For a complete list and links, please go here https://www.cnm.edu/about/sustainability/curriculum
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