Online Courses at the University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico offers classes and online degree programs as an alternative to coming to campus. Any main campus or remote site student, working around the limitations of schedule or location, is encouraged to examine online course offerings as a way to advance his or her education.
Schedule of Classes
- Online Courses
SUMMER 2009
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FALL 2009
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SPRING 2010
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Online Degree Programs
Online Degree Completion Programs
Online Certificate Programs
Online or Hybrid Courses
UNM offers online courses in the following subject areas:
- American Studies
- Astronomy
- Communication & Journalism
- Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Counseling
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- English
- Educational Leadership
- EMLS
- LLSS
- Management
- Math
- Medical Physics
- MSET
- Music
- Natural Science
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Organizational Learning & Instructional Technologies
- Public Administration
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Religion
- Theater
- Women Studies
UNM offers hybrid courses in the following subject areas:
- Biology
- Communication & Journalism
- Education
- Educational Leadership
- Emergency Services
- English
- MSET
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Online courses Learners access primary content and instruction through WebCT using a variety of tools including email, chat, discussion boards, web pages, and multimedia technologies. Specific technologies employed will vary by course and instructor. Depending on the teaching style of the instructor and the course content, instruction can take place synchronously (all participants in the course log in at the same time) or asynchronously (participants log in and participate as their schedule permits), or some combination of the above. Check the online course listings for this information.
Hybrid courses Hybrid classes are taught half in the classroom and half online using WebCT. Students must attend face-to-face class instruction and login to their online hybrid course each week for the duration of the semester.
In both online and hybrid courses, specific technologies employed will vary by course and instructor.
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Online Courses Follow the Regular UNM Course Schedule
UNM online courses are not open-ended and have set start and end dates. Most follow 8- and 16-week formats with learning activities scheduled on a weekly basis. All UNM admission and registration deadlines, policies, and procedures apply to students who participate in online courses.
Nursing
Nursing - All students interested in Nursing courses must contact the Nursing Advisement Office at 505-272-4223. For further information about the online Nursing programs, please visit http://hsc.unm.edu/consg/webct/
Admission and Registration Information
You will need to be admitted to UNM to register for online classes. There are several admission options depending on whether you are in a degree program or interested in non-degree status. See the UNM Web site admissions information page at http://www.unm.edu/preview/bf_reqs.html.
Students register via LoboPhone at 505-246-2020 or LoboWeb at http://my.unm.edu.
For help registering online see http://webctinfo.unm.edu/student/how_to_register.html.
International online students can pay resident tuition fees if they enroll in no more than six credit hours per semester.
Nursing - All students interested in Nursing courses must contact the Nursing Advisement Office at 505-272-4223. For further information about the online Nursing programs, please visit http://hsc.unm.edu/consg/webct/
Already Registered?
Check your UNM email for instructions and important information about your course.
Make sure to login to your online course the first day of instruction. Login is easy! Just go to http://my.unm.edu Enter your NetID and Password and go to .My Courses. tab. You can also login directly at http://vista.unm.edu
Check your UNM email for instructions and important information about your course.
Textbook information is available at UNM Bookstore (http://bookstore.unm.edu)
Unless indicated in the online course listings, courses will not be available until the first day of the semester
Computer Requirements
- UNM NetID account and password
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- 28.8Kbps modem (56Kbps modem or higher is recommended)
- Speakers/headphones (if there is an audio component to the course)
- Current web browser & Java - see WebCT Browser Tune-up
Please review individual course descriptions, as some instructors also have additional hardware or software requirements, such as access to a scanner or special software required for that course.
Access - In order to take advantage of online courses, students need an Internet connection that provides consistently uninhibited access. Accessing a course from UNM is free through a UNM Computer Pod. A listing of computer pods can be obtained from http://www.unm.edu/cirt/pods/index.html . To access online courses from off-campus, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) is required for an Internet connection. Although modems provide acceptable access to online courses, cable and DSL connections improve the user's experience with the course.
Necessary Skills
- Knowledge of Windows or Mac OS
- Ability to use web browser and Internet connection
- Ability to copy, save, and manipulate files in Windows or Mac OS
Getting Started: What is WebCT?
WebCT (Web Course Tools) is a Learning Management System (LMS) that provides an integrated tool set used for developing and delivering courses or portions of courses over the Internet at UNM. To access your course via WebCT:
- FIRST - You need to be a student admitted to UNM and registered to your course.
- SECOND - You need UNM NetID Account. Students must maintain a UNM NetID account in order to participate in online courses. There is no charge for this account. You can obtain a NetID via http://my.unm.edu . Or directly via the online request form located at http://netid.unm.edu .
- THIRD - Login to your course is easy!
- Go to http://my.unm.edu , the official portal for UNM
- Enter your NetID and Password
- All of your WebCT courses will show under the "My Courses" Tab
