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CNM Honors Courses

Learn more about the CNM Honors (HNRS) courses and upcoming offerings.

Interested in learning more about Honors courses? 

Please email CNM Honors Course Coordinator Chris Prentice for more information.

CNM Honors courses provide education beyond the core curriculum. Our dedicated and experienced faculty design learning experiences in small, seminar-style environments so that you are able to connect with instructors and other students who are passionate about learning. 

CNM Honors courses boast the following features: 

  • Courses fulfill core requirements for most CNM degree programs and certificates.
  • Courses transfer to the UNM Honors College.
  • Small class sizes allow students to engage with instructors and classmates.
  • Courses address current issues and provide space for students to pursue their own interests.
  • No barriers to entry! No prerequisites beyond IRW 980 and no GPA minimums or other special requirements to register. Any student is able to register for CNM Honors classes, regardless of the topic.

Upcoming Honors Course Offerings

Fall 2026

Beats, Brains, and Belonging

Explore music through psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives! In this course, we will apply social scientific methods to research topics, including surveys, content analysis, and publicly available data.

Topics of Study:

  • Therapeutic applications of music
  • Cognition and music
  • Capitalism and music
  • Social change and music 

Registration Information

HNRS 2364, Section 101, CRN: 74290
Instructor: Dr. Ted Graham
Location: CNM Main Campus
Meeting Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, Noon - 1:15 p.m. 

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