The School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) offers a wide range of classes designed to support a variety of transfer and career and technical programs. The CHSS curriculum provides students with a foundation for further educational studies and opportunities to improve self-expression and to enhance critical thinking. Degrees and courses are offered in the arts, social sciences, humanities, and education.
Special Programs Offered
General Honors Program: This program offers intensive interdisciplinary studies for qualified students. These courses are taught in a small-group seminar format and emphasize discussion, self-expression, and student participation. In order to qualify for the General Honors Program, students must have successfully completed nine hours of arts and sciences courses, have a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA, and have earned a B or better in English 1101. These courses transfer into the Honors program at UNM.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC): Interested CNM students may register through CNM/CHSS for the University of New Mexico ROTC program. Courses are available in Air Force (AFAS), Army (MLS) or Navy (NAVS) branches of the military. Uniforms and textbooks are provided. These classes are offered on the Main Campus of UNM, and students should contact the appropriate personnel at UNM (see Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Courses) before enrolling.