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Student Success–that's what it's all about!

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Steps to Become an Education Administrator

Why you should consider a career in Education Administration

ENMU is making a career in education administration more accessible than ever before. With an affordable, 100% online curriculum, you can bring your passion to life and begin a career as an education administrator with ENMU’s graduate program in Education Administration.

Education administrators are vital for every community. We rely on our education administrators to make sure teachers can teach to the best of their abilities, students can learn to the best of theirs, all while incorporating constantly evolving curriculum best practices as well as budget and testing requirements. It is a tremendously exciting, rewarding, and challenging career.

The flexibility of a 100% online program

The ENMU graduate program in education administration is designed with you in mind.  The 100% online program provides you the flexibility to integrate your education into your life without upending it. As an ENMU student, each and every course is led by professionals who have experience in multiple areas of education administration. Following the course of study provides students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through academic studies, research, and on-the-job internships. This combination of the accessibility of online classes and expert instructors makes ENMU an ideal choice to begin your path toward a career in education administration.

Graduate program licensure option

The education administration graduate program can prepare students for education administration licensure through the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). The licensure option is available for students who complete a Master’s degree (with internship course completion) and who have or are eligible for a New Mexico Level 3 teaching license. This will allow successful students to pursue work as an education administrator in the New Mexico public school system. Additionally, there is the option of completing the graduate program without licensure preparation for students seeking careers in other areas.

Your career as an Education Administrator

A career in education administration holds a wide range of professional opportunities. This includes roles as public or private school administrator: assistant principal, principal, athletic director, federal programs director, special education director, assistant superintendent, or superintendent. Whatever path you choose, a career in education administration will allow you to create inspiring educational and workplace opportunities for students, teachers, and staff

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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Along with exceptional programs and coursework, Eastern New Mexico University is proud to offer students and the community world-class venues including museums, art galleries, and libraries.  Many of the museums and galleries are free or only cost a minimal fee and provide many hours of enjoyment.    

●        Miles Mineral Museum - A Mineral Collection that Students Can Enjoy

One of the motivating factors behind the Miles Mineral Museum was the founder, Fred Miles, who wanted to make his collection accessible to students and the general public to enjoy.   Miles and his wife began collecting minerals when they moved to Roswell, New Mexico in 1928 and began exploring along the Pecos River.  The collection was originally in the back room of Fred’s Texaco station in Roswell before the arrangement with ENMU was made to display the approximately 2,500 geological, archaeological and anthropological specimens.  The museum is free to the public and located in Roosevelt Hall, Room 103.

●        Roosevelt County Historical Museum – See the Area’s History Come to Life

The Roosevelt County Historical Museum allows visitors to be immediately swept back in time to the early days of Roosevelt County.  Among the displays, you will find relics from area homes including antique furniture, an Edison phonograph, a printing press, and a collection of medical instruments.  The museum was founded in 1940 and all of the items were donated by county residents.

●        Runnels Gallery

Whether you are on ENMU’s campus as a visitor or a student, do not forget to take a look at the Runnels Gallery.  Located in the Golden Library, it is where the public can view the art work of ENMU students, faculty and guest artists.  It is open during library hours.  

●        Jack Williamson Science Fiction Library

Also if you are a sci-fi fan, you must visit the Jack Williamson Science Fiction Library, which contains more than 30,000 volumes of books, sci-fi pulps from as early as the 1900’s and other materials.  Please see ENMU’s website for more information.  

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.

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Increase your career opportunities with Eastern New Mexico's online RN to BSN degree program. Open the door to managerial positions and higher earnings.

ENMU feels privileged to have so many active duty military service members, veterans, and military family members use the university to pursue their educational dreams.  As such they work hard to assist them through the application process and to see they get the benefits they are entitled to. ENMU also directs student military members and vets to all available general scholarships and military affiliated scholarships.   

●        ENMU’s Application Process for Military Members 

ENMU’s military program provides the educational opportunity for you or your adult family members to complete a college degree during your military service and across multiple postings. If you are currently on active duty, ENMU’s website takes you through the process to apply, and offers all the documents you need online. For additional help, contact the ENMU Veterans Services for contact information to a VA certifying official. 

●        VA Benefits for ENMU Student Veterans 

Once you have applied and been accepted by ENMU, the Office of the Registrar will certify your enrollment status to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  It is the VA who determines your eligibility for benefits. Furthermore, ENMU wants you to know that vets at the university consistently have one of the highest rates of graduation among all students.   

●        Scholarships for Active Duty and/or Veterans 

While you will find that ENMU is affordable, the goal is to help you finish your education with as little student debt as possible. If you visit ENMU’s website, you will find a long list of scholarships available for active duty and/or veterans. Keep in mind that there are also scholarships for military family members.   

ENMU’s goal is to help you receive all the financial assistance available to you. Please visit their website for more information.   

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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Increase your career opportunities with Eastern New Mexico's online RN to BSN degree program. Open the door to managerial positions and higher earnings.

As ENMU’s mission is to provide students with a rich educational experience, they are proud to be home to several world-class, one-of-a-kind venues, including several museums and art galleries.  Open to students as well as the general public, ENMU welcomes you to visit these venues the next time you are on campus.   

●        Blackwater Draw Museum 

Opened in May of 2017, the Blackwater Draw Museum is now situated in the heart of ENMU’s campus.  For over forty years, the museum has housed artifacts from around the Southwest U.S. and the new location makes it more accessible for students, school groups and families.  From The Blackwater Draw Collections of the Clovis Site, The Miles Anthropological Collection, The Charlie Parks Collection and more, you will discover 13,500 years of pre-history among the over 6,400 artifacts on display.  Highlights include elaborately beaded, child-sized and adult moccasins and armbands as well as murals painted by Shirley East for the original museum.    ​

●        Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark 

The Blackwater Draw site was incorporated into the National Register of Historic Places in 1961, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1982. The landmark is a 640 acre site that has been an important contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the cultural chronology of North America as early as 13,000 years ago.  Containing a spring-fed Pleistocene Lake, the area has provided outstanding bone preservation and welded implements made from stone, bone and ivory by the region's first inhabitants. In addition many species of extinct fauna and smaller animal kills have been found in cultural levels.  As a major water source, the site continues to provide archaeologists an extensive glimpse into the area’s pre-historic and historic life.  

Please visit ENMU’s website to learn more about this amazing look into the past. Also if you are interested in studying anthropology, ENMU offers some of the country’s top programs.  

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.

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Our nationally recognized archaeology masters program concentrates on the archaeology of New Mexico and the Southwest. Prepare for career or further study.

Eastern New Mexico University is ready to help students who wish to apply to the university but want to see if their previous college credits transfer.  If you have earned college credits while in high school or want to transfer from one of ENMU’s partnership colleges, they can help answer your questions.  If you have earned your AAS or AS degree in a career-technical related field, ENMU’s Transfer Center can help make your transition as easy as possible.  See below for answers to FAQs.  

●        Will My College Credits Transfer to ENMU?

In order to transfer credits to ENMU, the coursework must be taken at an accredited institution and must be taken for a grade.  The Transfer Evaluation System (TES) (see ENMU’s website) provides guidance as to how your credits may transfer but the final determination is made by the deans or department chairs once you are accepted into ENMU.  

●        How Do Transfer Partnerships Work?

ENMU currently has partnership agreements for a variety of programs with several area colleges including Amarillo College, CNM-Albuquerque, Clovis Community College, ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso.  When you transfer from one of these colleges, into a ENMU program, the agreement allows you to transfer your course credits and start working toward a bachelor’s degree.  

●        Do You Have an AAS or an AS and Want to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree?

If you have earned an AAS, an AS, or have significant credits in a career-technical related discipline from an accredited institution, ENMU has the ideal program. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree program is designed with the distance learner in mind and makes it easy to work full-time while you earn your degree.  

Remember, applying to ENMU is free and all of the documents you need are online. Please contact ENMU’s Transfer Center and allow the transfer counselors to answers any questions.  

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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Our nationally recognized archaeology masters program concentrates on the archaeology of New Mexico and the Southwest. Prepare for career or further study.

Eastern New Mexico University offers anthropology, the study of humanity, both past and present, in four subdivisions.   

●        Archaeology - the study of past cultures

●        Biological Anthropology - the study of human diversity and the evolution of the human family  

●        Cultural Anthropology - the study of living humans and their culture

●        Linguistic Anthropology - concentrates on the relationship between language and culture   

Along with the undergraduate major or minor in anthropology programs, ENMU also offers a nationally recognized graduate program.  See below for a sampling of the programs.   

●        Bachelor of Science or Arts in Anthropology, Emphasis in Archaeology 

This program prepares students who wish to immediately work in the field as well as those who want to go on and get a graduate degree. As a student, you will be taught by practicing archaeologists with a range of specialties that include: ceramic analysis, historic preservation, Geoarchaeology, cultural resource management, plains archaeology, osteology, Paleoindian archaeology and faunal analysis. ENMU’s anthropology undergraduate degree can typically be completed in four years.   

●        Master's Degree in Anthropology 

ENMU’s nationally recognized master's degree in anthropology is more than four decades old and will prepare you for a career in archaeology or to pursue a doctoral degree.  The program focuses on the archaeology of the U.S. Southwest and offers lots of hands-on experience.  As a student of the program, you will have a choice of the following areas of coursework: Southwest archaeology, Paleoindian studies, lithic technology, GIS, quantitative methods, hunter-gatherers, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, and historic preservation, among others.  ENMU graduates from this program work in government agencies and for private contractors, universities and community colleges, and Ph.D. programs across the country.   

We encourage you to visit the ENMU website for more information about undergraduate and graduate Anthropology programs.  ENMU’s unique Southwest location offers anthropology students a broad array of resources and opportunities that are not available at many other universities.  

ENMU is New Mexico’s largest regional comprehensive university and offers more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. They have a diverse student body that consists of individuals from all ages, backgrounds, interests and points of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, an ENMU education is tailored to your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

Every year thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships is given out to deserving ENMU students.  For example the ENMU Foundation alone awards over $400,000 in scholarships each year.  There are a variety of reasons a scholarship is awarded including: academic achievement, financial need, leadership positions, campus/community activities, and work experience.  As each scholarship has different criteria, you need to read through the eligibility requirements before you apply to make sure you meet them.  The Financial Aid Office can provide more information on ENMU scholarships and answer any questions.  Here are a couple of scholarship opportunities.    

·         Boundless Opportunity Scholarship

Each year, motivated non-traditional students from undergraduate degree and certificate programs are awarded the Daniel's Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship (BOS).  The Daniels Fund is a legacy of cable television pioneer, Bill Daniels, and scholarships are open to students at colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.  Criteria for application include: Adult learners; GED recipients; Former foster care youth; Former juvenile justice youth; Returning military; Individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training; and Individuals pursuing early childhood education (ECE) certification.

·         Outside Donor Scholarships

You will find there are also various scholarships available from outside businesses, agencies and individuals as well as through major corporations and foundations.  ENMU’s website provides links to some of the most commonly awarded scholarships received by students.  The university also encourages students to explore scholarship options that may be available in your own community.

·         Native American Tribal Scholarship

To receive a Native American Tribal Scholarship, students need to request an application from their respective tribe. Students then need to bring that application and their Financial Need Analysis form (FNA) to the Office of Student Financial Aid.  Please see ENMU’s website for further details on how to apply and links to information you may need.

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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Our nationally recognized archaeology masters program concentrates on the archaeology of New Mexico and the Southwest. Prepare for career or further study.

If you are a proud Greyhound or a stalwart friend of the university, Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association is always looking for ways to reward and engage alumni and friends of the university.  Along with helping graduates transition from university life, the ENMU Office of Alumni Affairs offers many benefits including the following special discounts and offers.  

·         Show Your School Spirit with a Greyhound License Plate

One great way to display your school spirit around town is to purchase an ENMU-themed registered license plate. For an additional fee of $37, ($25 goes directly to the ENMU Alumni Association) you can help to support your university.  ENMU has a link to the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department that makes it easy to order your plate.

·         Exclusive ENMU Alumni Insurance Plans

One money-saving reason to join the Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association is the opportunity to purchase exclusive alumni-only, discounted health, auto, life, and home insurance plans. The insurance programs are through Mercer Consumer, a service of Mercer Health & Benefits Administration, LLC, and well-known providers.  

·         An ENMU Alumni Visa Card

Are you tired of credit cards with annual fees, hidden charges and high interest rates?  If you are a member of EMNU University Alumni Association, consider signing up for an ENMU Alumni Visa card.  This card has no annual fee, exorbitant rates, or hidden fees.  In addition once you activate the card, the ENMU Alumni Association gets a $50 donation from Visa as well as benefits from ongoing purchases.  

To learn more these and other special discounts and offers, visit ENMU’s Alumni Perks and Initiatives page.  Through the Association, ENMU alumni can stay connected with ENMU and a network of more than 40,000 living alumni.  

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. The ENMU campuses represent 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.  

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

Eastern New Mexico University offers quality Certificate Programs designed to help working adults advance their careers, and the post-baccalaureate programs have one of the most affordable tuition rates in the U.S.  If you are enrolled in less than 6 credit hours per semester, you will pay ENMU’s low in-state rate for both tuition and fees even if you are not a New Mexico resident. Highlighted below are two Certificate Programs offered by ENMU.

·         Online Alternative Licensure Certificate in Special Education

ENMU’s special education alternative licensure program can be done entirely online other than the internship requirement that is completed in a public school.  However if you are actively teaching while earning your credentials, the internship is done on the job.  Also if you completed your student teaching while getting you degree in education, it will count toward your internship. For those needing to complete the internship, they will be placed in a school in their local area.  Coursework for the program includes individual projects and presentations as well as quizzes and tests.  All lectures are recorded so you can connect with professors and other students on your own time.  The special education alternative licensure program prepares you to work in a variety of settings in PreK-12 and more.  

·         Financial Planning Certificate Program

ENMU’s Financial Planning Certificate Program is designed for individuals who are working in financial planning, insurance, banking, accounting, or investment.  To qualify for the program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.  Moreover not only are you taught by a knowledgeable faculty that brings their experience from the private and public sectors to the classroom but a low 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures you get the support and personalized attention to succeed.  Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planning® examination.  Please see ENMU’s website for all the details.  

Eastern New Mexico University has a dedicated faculty who is committed to academic excellence and emphasizes 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.

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

Eastern New Mexico University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a broad range of quality undergraduate degree programs from eight departments in addition to six graduate programs.  The College prepares students for leadership roles in our rapidly changing economic, political, social and technological world.  Potential students will quickly discover ENMU is an affordable, accredited college option with onsite and online courses as well as scholarships and financial aid opportunities.  Featured below are two popular College of Liberal Arts & Science programs.   

·         BFA Design Degree 

ENMU’s BFA Design program is ideal for someone who is interested in advertising art, package design, publication design, computer graphics, motion graphics, illustration or marketing.  Along with state-of-the-art labs, studio and equipment, the small class-sizes ensure that students get plenty of support from an experienced art faculty.  The BFA Design program is an art major with an emphasis in graphic design and is typically done over four or five years depending on the student.   

·         Bachelor of Science or Arts in Criminal Justice 

If you are interested in a challenging career in the criminal justice field, ENMU offers a quality program that can be done in three ways – entirely on-campus, through online Web-based or lecture-capture based courses, or a combination of both.  The program prepares students for careers in local, state or federal law enforcement, law and the court system, probation, crime victim advocacy and related areas.  Based on a theoretical foundation, the program advances the study of how societies respond to crime and all students receive real world experience through an internship.     

As with other ENMU degree programs, the College of Liberal Arts & Science is committed to making college affordable for students with grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs.  Please see ENMU’s website on how to apply as well as for more information regarding these and other degree programs.   

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.

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Increase your career opportunities with Eastern New Mexico's online RN to BSN degree program. Open the door to managerial positions and higher earnings.

Eastern New Mexico University’s mission is to help students achieve their dreams whether they are just out of high school or a working adult.  With a wide range of online programs, it is now more convenient than ever to get the master’s degree you always wanted or to finish your undergraduate degree. ENMU offers exceptional online programs and coursework as well as flexible scheduling and evening classes.  In addition ENMU has the most affordable tuition in New Mexico and one of the most affordable in the United States, while still providing a quality education.  Below are two of their popular online programs, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN Completion Program as well as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). 

·         Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN Completion Program 

If you are a licensed RN who would like to advance your career opportunities, ENMU’s BSN Completion Program is perfect for you.  The exclusively online program takes a theoretical approach to nursing that will enhance your critical thinking, experiential awareness, clinical judgment and natural curiosity.  As a student, you can take advantage of ENMU’s loaner program for use of a Surface tablet loaded with all the relevant software for the duration of your enrollment in the program.  To help finance your education, check into the many grants, loans and work-study options available as well as scholarships. All applicants must apply for ENMU admission and to the Nursing Program. 

·         Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 

Obtaining your MSN degree will help address the national and statewide nursing shortage by providing more nursing instructors.  Entirely online, ENMU’s quality MSN Program is designed to be done over a two year period and prepares you to be a nurse educator for an associate or baccalaureate nursing program.  Furthermore, the quality online program allows you to pursue your master-level nursing degree while you work and without the need to leave your community.  Please see their website for more information.   

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.

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

By offering one of lowest tuition costs for Southwestern institutions, Eastern New Mexico University helps students achieve their career goals.  Even applying to the University is free.   ENMU also has many undergraduate and graduate degree programs online as well as offers evening classes for the utmost convenience and flexibility.  The following are a couple of stories of students thriving at ENMU.  

Anthropology Major Cash Ficke chose ENMU for it affordability and convenience…

One of EMNU’s countless success stories is Cash Ficke who is working toward an ungraduated degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology.  He relates that ENMU was his first choice for its affordability, and now as a student, he cites one of best parts of his experience has been the one-on-one interactions with the faculty.  Cash’s interest in anthropology began with a trip to Egypt during high school with his beloved grandmother where he discovered a passion for archaeology.  

In addition to our undergraduate anthropology program, ENMU has offered a nationally recognized master’s degree in anthropology for over four decades. The program prepares students for a career in public or private archaeology or to pursue a doctoral degree.  

Online Program Helped Dennis Gruba to get his Aviation Science Degree

Dennis Gruba, who has worked for years as a helicopter mechanic, is looking forward to this December when he will walk across the stage to receive his diploma in Aviation Science.  As an online student, he is also looking forward to enjoying the atmosphere of ENMU’s campus. Dennis says that he will be glad to put to rest some of his sibling rivalries after a "35-year-long summer break," by attaining his college degree as all of his siblings have done.  

If you are interested in getting a degree in aviation, ENMU offers two tracks, of which both can be completed 100% online. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degrees prepare students for a number of aviation-related careers.  Please refer to ENMU’s website for more information on the programs.  

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

Eastern New Mexico University has proudly prepared students for careers and advanced study for more than 80 years.  Through ENMU’s exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs, they serve a diverse student body made up of all ages and backgrounds. In addition they are one of the most affordable college options in New Mexico as well as the nation with low tuition and fees and generous financial aid programs.  By offering evening classes, select online programs, and flexible scheduling, ENMU is living up to their slogan of "Student Success–that's what it's all about!"

The following are a few facts you may not know about Eastern New Mexico University:  

·         Out of 81 public Southwestern institutions, ENMU ranks in the top 10% for the lowest tuition costs.

·         All Texas students within a 135-mile radius qualify for ENMU’s in-state tuition rate.

·         ENMU offers more than 60 associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

·         Notable ENMU Alumni include: Science Fiction Author Jack Williamson; Former U.S. Treasurer Katherine D. Ortega; Actor Ronny Cox; Four-time NFL Pro Bowl Player Mike Sinclair; and Former CNN Anchor Kysa Daniels.  

·         Since 2001 over $180 million in ENMU campus improvements have been made including the renovation of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building that re-opened in 2015.

·         ENMU offers hundreds of evening and on-line classes designed with working adults in mind.

·         Figures from Fall, 2016 show ENMU students from 49 states/territories and 36 countries. Total number of students at ENMU in Portales was 6,014 consisting of 4,593 undergraduate and 1,421 graduate students.

·         ENMU has a four-year campus in Portales along with two-year campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso.

·         ENMU has an impressive Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1.

·         ENMU has a 95% student satisfaction rate!

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

Eastern New Mexico University currently offers over 30 online degree options ranging from business and education to nursing and information systems to prepare you with the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen profession.  As an online student of ENMU, you have a variety of online resources available including specialized library services and flexible course formats.  ENMU offers help with paper writing through the Online Writing Center (OWL), Blackboard Information, online class scheduling and much more.  You will also find a number of tips on how to successfully navigate the online learning environment.

Below is a sampling of three programs that are offered 100% online at a low tuition cost.  

·         MBA (Master of Business Administration) Degree Program

Earning your MBA is an investment in your future and ENMU’s affordable, flexible program makes it easy to do.  Designed to meet the needs of working adults, the accredited MBA program fully prepares you for responsible managerial positions in an increasingly complex business environment.  ENMU’s Master of Business Administration program emphasizes the development of managerial generalists, rather than specialists, for a broad understanding in all major functional areas of business.  

·         Master in Education Program

Master of Education online degree programs provide a major in education with an emphasis in education administration, secondary education, or special education.  ENMU’s online programs offer affordable tuition and have the flexibility to serve the needs of working adults.  The College of Education and Technology is accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

·         Speech Pathology Courses Online

If you need to complete prerequisites to enter ENMU’s Master of Science in Communicative Disorders degree program or for a master's program at another university, ENMU can facilitate you.  Their speech pathology courses are designed to fulfill the leveling requirements needed to be admitted into the CDIS program. If you are already a CDIS graduate student, and need to take leveling courses, you may be eligible for financial aid for one calendar year, regardless of the number of credit hours you take.  Please see ENMU’s website for information.

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.

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

At Eastern New Mexico University, the primary goal is to provide students with a world-class education at the most affordable tuition, and they are proud that their efforts have been recognized by so many.  Honors include being one of the top online programs to one of the most affordable; the following is a sampling of the multiple awards ENMU has been awarded. 

·         The “#20 Online Master's Elementary Education in Nation 2016” by TheBestSchools.org.

·         The “#1 Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Education 2015” by CollegeChoice.net

·         The USA Today ranks us as “Among the Five Best Bargains in the Nation 2014”

·         From Value Colleges, who names us as the “#3 Universities with the Lowest Student Debt in Nation 2014.”

·         As the “#22 of 50 Most Affordable Online Master's in Special Education Degree Programs in Nation 2015” by TopEducationDegrees.org.

·         CollegeChoice.net, who ranked ENMU as the “30th Most Affordable Online Graduate School in Nation 2016.”

·         The “5th Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees in Education in Nation 2016” according to AffordableColleges.com.

·         The “Best Buy in Nation 2016” from GetEducated.com.

·         BestColleges.com ranked ENMU among “Best for Hispanic Students” in Nation 2016.

·         The “#2 Online Electronics Engineering Technology Degree in Nation 2016” according to BestDegreePrograms.org.

Please visit ENMU’s website to see the entire list of awards that range from the most affordable online programs, to best in diversity, as well as one for the best dining hall food in the State!  As ENMU’s mission is to provide students with a rich educational experience, they proudly emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life.  Please visit the ENMU website for more information.

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.

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New Mexico PFP program gives you the skills to understand the complex financial climate and prepares you for the Certified Financial Planning® exam.

In order to take your career to the next level, it often requires a graduate degree.   Whether you are already working or have just graduated with your bachelor’s, the master programs at ENMU are designed to fit both your lifestyle and budget.  With flexible scheduling, evening classes, and online programs and coursework, getting a graduate degree at ENMU has never been easier.  Below are three popular master’s degrees from the Educational Studies Master's Degree programs and Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree programs.   

·         Online Master’s in Education Administration Program

You may have thought for a while now that you would like to take a leadership role in your school district but recognize that you do not have the time to attend classes to get your Master’s in Education Administration.  At ENMU, the 100% online program makes it possible.  The program is designed with two options – an emphasis in education administration or post-master’s course work in education administration with the goal to obtain administration licensure. 

·         Master of Education with Emphasis in Education Technology

An important part of today’s educational experience is integrating technology into K-12 curriculum and instruction.  ENMU’s Master of Education in Educational Technology provides you all with the tools you need to successfully implement such programs.  The affordable, online program gives you the in-depth expertise in emerging educational technology practices to position yourself as a technology leader in the classroom, school and district levels. 

·         Master of Education in Elementary Education

One of the best ways to enhance your depth of understanding in the areas of curriculum and instruction as well as to strengthen your selected content knowledge is with a Master of Education in Elementary Education degree.  Designed with education practitioners in mind, ENMU’s online program emphasizes differentiated instruction along with content in science, math and reading.  Furthermore, the program provides the opportunity to work with students of diversity. With affordable tuition costs, ENMU makes it easy to advance your career.  

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 how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

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Earn your masters in education administration degree or complete post-master's coursework in education administration to obtain New Mexico licensure.

Eastern New Mexico University offers a plethora of benefits to students and the community. While it would be impossible to capture all of the University’s amazing facts in one post, here are 10 facts about ENMU that you might not have known:

1.    ENMU’s Master of Science in Communicative Disorders degree graduates have a 100% employment rate after graduation[1].

2.    ENMU’s enrollment has increased every year for 20 consecutive years[2].

3.    ENMU has 4 official social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) and each academic department also has their own social media accounts[3].

4.    ENMU ranks in the top 10% of all 81 Southwestern institutions for lowest tuition costs[4].

5.    The student to faculty ratio at ENMU is 17:1, which is below the national average pf 18:1[5],[6].

6.    ENMU has 7 men’s athletic teams and 8 women’s athletic teams[7].

7.    ENMU has earned accreditation from 7 agencies, including accreditation from agencies like the National Association of Schools of Music, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the Council on Social Work Education (to name a few)[8].

8.    For over 43 years, ENMU has hosted the Annual Student Research Conference which is designed to showcase the incredible research projects undertaken by ENMU’s graduate and undergraduate students[9].

9.    ENMU offers over 90 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs from the University’s colleges[10].

10. ENMU’s Office of Campus life supports over 50 on campus student organizations[11].

ENMU has a 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.

[1] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/degrees-programs/undergraduate-degree/bachelor/speech-pathology-courses-online

[2] http://www.enmu.edu/about/news-and-events/enmu-news/social-media

[3] http://www.enmu.edu/about/news-and-events/enmu-news/social-media/social-media-directory

[4] http://www.enmu.edu/about/general-information/enmu-facts-figures

[5] http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/0DC5BEE8/Student-to-Faculty-Ratio-What-Does-it-Mean/

[6] http://www.enmu.edu/about/general-information/enmu-facts-figures

[7] http://www.goeasternathletics.com/

[8] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/accreditation

[9] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/research/student-research-conference

[10] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/colleges-departments

[11] http://www.enmu.edu/greyhound-life/student-involvement/student-organizations