Heritage Interpretation - Associate of Arts
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 63-64 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1, 2 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
| Environmental Science I | 4 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3-4 | |
or GEOL 1110G | Physical Geology | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| HIST 1150G | Western Civilization I (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Department of History Requirements | ||
| HIST 1150G is required for this degree and will count towards both the General Education and Major Requirements | ||
| ANTH 1136 | Introduction to Historic Preservation | 3 |
| or ANTH 2140G | Indigenous Peoples of North America | |
| ANTH 1115G | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| HIST 1110G | United States History I (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| HIST 1120G | United States History II | 3 |
| HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 2110 | Survey of New Mexico History | 3 |
| HIST 2996 | Special Topics 4 | 3 |
| HIST 2996 | Special Topics 4 | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Issues in Death and Dying | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| PHED 2996 | Special Topics (Camping and Survival for Archaeologists and Preservationists) | 1 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 2221 | Applied Psychology | |
| Total Credits | 63-64 | |
| 1 | MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first. |
| 2 | MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra is another allowable course, however it will not count towards the General Education Requirements. |
| 3 | See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses |
| 4 | May be repeated for up to 12 hours. |
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HIST 1150G | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| ANTH 1115G | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| GEOG 1130G or GEOG 1110G |
Human Geography or Physical Geography |
3-4 |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| ANTH 1136 or ANTH 2140G |
Introduction to Historic Preservation or Indigenous Peoples of North America |
3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1, 2 | 3 |
| POLS 1120G | American National Government | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 2996 | Special Topics (Internship in Heritage Interpretation) 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I | 3 |
| HIST 2110 | Survey of New Mexico History | 3 |
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G |
Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication |
3 |
| ENVS 1110G | Environmental Science I | 4 |
| PHED 2996 | Special Topics (Camping and Survival for Archaeologists and Preservationists) | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1120G | United States History II | 3 |
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Issues in Death and Dying | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| PSYC 1110G or PSYC 1110G |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| Area IV: Creative and Fine Arts Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 2996 | Special Topics (Internship in Heritage Interpretation) 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 63-64 | |
| 1 | MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first. |
| 2 | MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra is another allowable course, however it will not count towards the General Education Requirements. |
| 3 | May be repeated for up to 12 hours. |
| 4 | See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses |