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CORE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE
Core courses are arranged by discipline (subject area or type of credit granted). Core subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Course offerings are subject to change and contingent
upon sufficient course enrollment. The credit earned will be applied in the manner most advantageous to the student.
Course
Number
State
Course ID
Course Title Course Description May Be
Applied*
143000 27414141 Economics THIS COURSE WILL meet the New Mexico Public Education Department
graduation requirements for economics. STUDENTS WILL develop an
understanding of economic systems and their impact on individuals, families,
businesses, communities, and government.
Social
Studies
Grade Level Credit Fall Spring Even
Grad
Years
12 0.5 credit
Semester course
Odd
Grad
Years
0 X X X None
Prerequisites
141100 27014141
Global Issues in
Geography
THIS COURSE WILL provide an overview of world geography, but may vary
widely in topic coverage. Possible topics include the physical environment;
the political landscape; the relationship between people and the land;
economic production and development; and the movement of people, goods,
and ideas.
These courses may or may not place an emphasis on U.S. geography.
Social
Studies
9
.05 Credit
Semester Course
X
Part A
X
Part B
X X None
141100 27014141
Global Issues in
Geography (for
Transfer Students)
THIS COURSE provides an overview of world geography. Possible topics
include the physical environment; the political landscape; the relationship
between people and the land; economic production and development; and
the movement of people, goods, and ideas. STUDENTS WILL examine each
region of the world by applying the skills of a social scientist, observation and
looking for patterns and relationships, as well as enhancing reading and
writing skills through critical thinking
activities.
Social
Studies
10-12
0.5 credit per
semester
X X X X None
143100 27304141 Government
THIS COURSE WILL meet the New Mexico PED graduation requirements
for government. STUDENTS WILL develop an understanding of the ideals,
rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the content and history of the
major government documents at the federal and state levels.
Social
Studies
12
0.5 credit
Semester course
X 0 X X None
140000 27174141 New Mexico History This survey course supports students to become more knowledgeable and
aware of the historical, cultural, economic, and political history of New Mexico
and their geographical connections. Students will analyze the role that New
Mexico plays in national and international arenas. The 9-12 Social Studies
Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Performance Standards should be
included as appropriate to the course.
Social
Studies
.05 Credit
Semester Course
X
Part A
X
Part B
9
X X None
50