Two Ways to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation

Eastern New Mexico University is committed to providing flexible educational offerings to help students from all backgrounds receive the best training possible. In continuing faith of that effort, Eastern is offering two ways for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in aviation science.

Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science undergraduate degree offered by ENMU is the ideal choice for prospective students who want a more traditional liberal arts curriculum. The program includes courses on aircraft construction, aviation law, aviation safety and airport operations as well as management and FAA regulations. Overall, the program requires 33 hours of aviation science technology credits and 22 hours of other required courses. Designed to blend technical mastery with aviation science and business theory, this degree prepares students to work in a variety of aviation-related fields.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS)

Alternatively, students interested in aviation may choose to enroll in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Aviation Science. As an applied science degree, it is ideal for students with existing aviation credits, an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS), or an existing FAA license. The Eastern New Mexico University BAAS program in aviation science is comprised of 22 credit hours of aviation science courses and 22 credit hours of general program courses. No matter which program you choose, ENMU is dedicated to providing students with ample faculty and staff support to help them achieve their career goals. Additionally, financial aid is available to students in need; over 80% of Eastern New Mexico University students are receiving some kind of financial assistance. For more information about these programs and financial aid opportunities, visit the ENMU website.

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. On the ENMU campuses, you will find a diverse student body made up of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, interests and points of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. 

Nursing Degrees Are in High Demand

Looking for a career in a growing industry? Want to have a great shot at finding employment after college? Look no further than a career in nursing. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the country is facing a critical shortage in nursing talent which will only intensify in the coming years. In order to meet this challenge, the country will have to increase the percentage of nurses in the workforce with baccalaureate degrees from 55% to 80% by 2030¹. What’s more, nursing offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional fulfillment through service to humankind.

With such a high demand across the nation, there has never been a better time to become a nurse. Earn your nursing degree online with the innovative online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program from Eastern New Mexico University. While the program does not award an RN license (a valid RN license is required for admission to this program), it does offer a liberal arts complement for the clinical certification.

The BSN degree is a holistic, liberal arts program designed to produce competent, ethical and forward thinking nurses ready for tomorrow’s health challenges. Focusing on the theoretical domains of person, health, environment and nursing, students will also be exposed to the philosophical and professional concepts of nursing. Upon completion, students will be ready to tackle managerial, policy and ethic roles in the field. For more information, including admission requirement, curriculum and program objective, visit the ENMU website.

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. The ENMU campuses present a diverse student body made up of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, interests and points of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

¹aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/nursing-shortage

Master of Arts in Anthropology Spotlight

The Eastern New Mexico University’s nationally acclaimed Master of Arts in Anthropology degree is the ideal stepping stone for students pursuing career advancement opportunities or doctoral degrees. Offered by ENMU for over four decades, it is one the institutions longest running master’s level programs.

Program Curriculum

The program offers a unique focus on archaeology in the Southwestern United States. This allows students to accumulate real world experience at an internationally known archaeological site. Unlike many innovative programs at Eastern, the anthropology degree cannot be earned online. Competitive anthropology graduates need hands-on, practical experiences at real archaeological sites which cannot, at the moment, be properly administered online. In addition to the required curriculum, students must complete a master’s level thesis or research project in an area that corresponds to areas that the faculty has a considerable amount of knowledge. Examples of the faculty backgrounds for the program include taphonomy, hunter-gathers, geo-archaeology, Paleo-Indian studies, historic preservation, cultural resource management, GIS, lithic technology, quantitative methods, and so many other exciting areas. Students who are interested in pursuing this program must have an undergraduate degree in anthropology (or similar major) and a 3.0 GPA at a minimum.

The career opportunities for Master of Arts in Anthropology degree holders are quite numerous. In academia, these graduates can be found as teachers of a variety of subjects related to anthropology including epidemiology, public health and cultural studies. Additionally, anthropologists have budding careers in the corporate world as statistical analysts, forensic analysts and behavioral researchers.

ENMU’s mission is to combine a traditional learning environment with 21st century technology to provide a rich educational experience with excellent teaching and active learning. ENMU emphasizes liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

Eastern New Mexico University Addresses National Nursing Shortage

As the baby boomer generation moves into their twilight years, their need for medical care will grow. Today, the effects of this increased demand for health care is already manifesting in the field of nursing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over 500,000 new nurses will be needed to fill the gaps left by attrition and to fill roles created by growth¹.  Colleges and universities are the predominant bottleneck because they cannot expand fast enough to keep up with the demand from students and the industry.

ENMU has created a 21^st century nursing program which leverages technology to provide a rich and effective educational experience. Eastern is a state institution which offers two, four and graduate degree programs both on campus and also online through an interactive distance education program. Eastern New Mexico University is in a unique position to solve this healthcare challenge.

Introducing the ENMU Nursing program

The ENMU Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a fully accredited two-year online program offering students the unique opportunity to earn a master-level degree at their convenience. The degree was designed to prepare a student for a career as a nursing instructor at both two- and four-year nursing programs. The goal of this program is to address the nursing shortage by providing nursing school’s nationwide with a supply of highly educated nursing instructors.

The MSN program consists of 36 credit hours designed to be completed over a two year period Students will learn how to design their own nursing curricula, undertake qualitative and quantitative research, and how to uphold examine and uphold nursing ethics and health policy standards.

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU can do for you.

¹bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.t08.htm

Earn an MBA at Your Convenience

Eastern New Mexico University believes in offering 21^st century education solutions to meet the needs of students from all backgrounds. ENMU degrees are designed to respond to a world rapidly changing due to innovations in technology.  In the spirit of this mission, Eastern New Mexico University is offering a completely online Master of Business Administration program. This program enables working adults and those with busy schedules to further their higher education goals no matter what their schedule. There has never been a better time or opportunity to invest in a higher-education degree.

Designed for ultimate flexibility, the online MBA program offers courses in both online format and on campus. Video lectures are saved in a repository so students may watch these videos any time they choose, and instructors are available for personal communication. As for the curriculum, the online MBA focuses on creating master managerial generalists instead of business specialists (finance, human resources, marketing, etc.); thus, students will receive a thorough education on all areas of major managerial functions.

Generally, prospective students will need the meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be admitted to the ENMU Graduate School
• Must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Must earn a score of 450 or greater on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
• Completion of the Common Professional Component course

Visit the ENMU website for more information on admission and program requirements.

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

Earn Speech Pathology Credits Online

One of Eastern New Mexico University’s most popular programs is the Master of Science in Communicative Disorders (CDIS). Boasting a 100% graduate employment rate, aspiring speech-language pathologists from all over seek our competitive program. Speech pathologists work with a range of patients (from children to adults) who are experiencing language challenges such as articulation, fluency, intonation and hearing disorders.

Due to the popularity of the CDIS master’s program, ENMU is now offering speech pathology courses online. This online option provides a convenient channel for students to complete the necessary speech pathology pre-requisite courses for the ENMU Master of Science in Communicative Disorders and other speech pathology master’s programs nationwide.  These courses are available to students who already have a bachelor’s degree and are looking to earn leveling credits to apply for a graduate program and current CDIS graduate students.

In addition to online speech pathology courses and our CDIS master’s program, ENMU also offers a bachelor’s program in communicative disorders. Although admission into the undergraduate program does not guarantee admission into an upper-division program, the curriculum focuses on normal and abnormal speech, language and hearing processes, and is designed to flow perfectly into a CDIS master’s program or professional certification program. Career opportunities for graduates include work as speech pathologists, audiologists, and counselors at schools and hospitals. Those looking for additional professional development may connect with the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) directly.

Students in the CDIS masters or bachelor’s level can both take advantage of Eastern New Mexico University’s online speech pathology course offerings.

ENMU’s mission is to combine a traditional learning environment with 21st century technology to provide a rich educational experience with excellent teaching and active learning. ENMU emphasizes liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

What is a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)?

A bachelor of applied arts and sciences is a unique degree for highly specialized professional training designed to enable the student who holds an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS) to affordably finish a specialized bachelor’s degree in only two years. Typically offered in majors such as electronics engineering and mathematics, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Applied Arts and Sciences does not offer traditional liberal arts or general education courses. Instead, students who already have their AAS degree can choose from 21 technical and vocational training concentrations to adequately prepare them to reach the next level in their professional career.

ENMU’s bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree offers tremendous flexibility to students looking for a more vocational approach to higher education. The BAAS program provides a way for students to use their associate degree as a stepping stone to get a bachelor’s.

Eastern New Mexico University has developed this two-year BAAS in Applied Arts and Sciences which offers career-related training in a variety of disciplines, many of which are 100% online. From traditional disciplines of mathematics and electronics engineering to fields likes culinary studies and criminal justice, ENMU’s bachelor of applied arts and sciences is a great choice for those seeking career advancement and credit for previous technical experience.

Any Associate of Applied Arts and Science (AAS) degree accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) will meet the requirements for an Eastern New Mexico University Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree (or a requisite certificate program with a minimum of 30 credit hours). Thirty credit hours of primary technical coursework combined with 24 hours of coursework in a secondary concentration round out the credit requirements for the program.

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU offers.