Strategy & Innovation DBA Back The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategy & Innovation is a professional degree designed for business executives in the pursuit of practitioner-scholarship in the fields of business administration, strategic management, and innovation. With a primary focus on corporate strategy problem-solving, thought leadership in management practice, and intensive emphasis upon applied research. The program prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Tuition Details Previous Next

Marketing MBA Back The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing program is designed for students pursuing an exciting career in marketing, sales, advertising, or promotion. The program includes the design and application of marketing tools, campaigns, and promotional techniques aimed at providing students with a competitive advantage in a truly engaging career. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Previous Next

Hospitality Management BBA Back The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality Management program is a professional program emphasizing core business fundamentals, with a focus on topics relevant to the hospitality and tourism industries. This degree program prepares students for managerial/administrative roles in hotels, tourism companies, tradeshow and convention hosting, food service, and other hospitality service organizations. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Previous Next

Early Childhood Education BSE Back The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) in Early Childhood Education program prepares students to become skilled educators for children from birth to eight years old. Combining theory with hands-on experience, the program covers child psychology, teaching methods, curriculum design, and practical teaching practice. Graduates are equipped to create enriching learning environments, promote holistic development, and pursue careers in preschool teaching, childcare management, and more. Students in this degree plan are eligible to apply for the following supplementary programs: New Experienced Teachers (NExT+) Program Educator Preparation Program (EPP) The College of Education at University of the Southwest operates under the auspices of the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) that uses the standards developed by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) to evaluate education programs. For testing and licensure requirements for your specific program, refer to the New Mexico Department of Education Licensure Department. https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/ Out-of-state students will need to contact the respective State’s Department of Education for testing and licensure requirements. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Licensure Disclosures Previous Next

Global Business Management BBA Back The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Business Management program prepares students to meet the challenges of a global marketplace. University of the Southwest (USW) has combined our marketing and management degrees into this comprehensive specialty. Students will receive instruction in accounting, economics, finance, law, management, and marketing, all with applications in a global environment. Upon completion of coursework, students will qualify for entry-level management positions or can pursue graduate degrees in business and related fields. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Previous Next

Staff Job Openings Back Job title: FLSA Classification: Reports to: Previous Next Campus Pastor Non-Exempt Vice President of Campus Life & Student Affairs Position goal: The goal for each member of the USW campus community is to believe and live consistently by the principles of the mission of the University. The USW mission is as follows: University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative. Teaching at University of the Southwest adheres to belief in God, in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and in the separation of church and state. University of the Southwest strives for excellence in academic curriculum, campus life programming, and student activities in a supportive educational community where freedom of thought and expression is honored and the demonstration of faith in acts of service is encouraged. At University of the Southwest, students are instructed and mentored by a faculty and staff who demonstrate Christ-centered values and maintain an environment where students can live and work cooperatively, valuing the multiple cultures from which they came. As a community of initiative, University of the Southwest challenges graduates to become enterprising members of our society contributing to the common good by advocating and participating in the productive commerce of free enterprise, the constitutional privilege of self-government, and the practical contributions of community service. Position Summary: The Campus Pastor supports and advances the University’s mission by facilitating the personal and spiritual development of students, staff, and faculty. By demonstrating visionary and progressive pastoral leadership, the Campus Pastor provides comprehensive coordination of all campus activities that relate to worship, spiritual formation and growth, and Christian service. The Campus Pastor reports directly to the Vice President of Campus Life and Student Affairs. Essential Functions: 1. Serve as pastoral resource and facilitator of a vibrant spiritual life program for the residential campus community 2. Sustain a meaningful weekly chapel program that includes a variety of worship styles and leadership reflecting the diverse nature of campus and community 3. Provide guidance, organization, vision, and example for developing servant leaders through mission, outreach, stewardship, and service focused activities 4. Participate actively on campus and in the community 5. Serve on the planning and coordination committees 6. Collaborates on the planning of campus wide events Other responsibilities: 1. Performs other related duties as assigned. 2. Participates in campus activities. Education, experience, & skills required: 1. Record of significant professional responsibilities, preferably in a position of senior pastoral leadership. 2. Effective written and oral communication and management skills. 3. The ability to embrace change, organize, and prioritize. APPLY NOW! Applications should be submitted via email to Veronica Torrez (vtorrez@usw.edu ) .

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS Back The Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offers a 60-hour fully online program that prepares students to work in human service settings. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and is designed to meet, and in some instances exceed, professional licensing requirements in many states. It is the individual student’s responsibility to determine the licensure requirements for their own state. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Program Handbook Previous Next Licensure Disclosures

Educational Diagnostics (Licensure) MSE Back The Master of Science in Education (MSE) in Educational Diagnostics (Licensure) program prepares candidates to perform testing in the areas of intellectual functioning, achievement, and behavioral screening. Candidates learn to identify exceptionalities to determine which students qualify for special education services, and to develop comprehensive individualized recommendations to remediate or improve functioning in a variety of areas related to academic and/or vocational functioning. This program prepares New Mexico candidates who are interested in acquiring a diagnostician’s license. Candidates from other states must contact a representative of their state’s department of education to determine if this degree program will be accepted for licensing purposes. The College of Education at University of the Southwest operates under the auspices of the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) that uses the standards developed by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) to evaluate education programs. For testing and licensure requirements for your specific program, refer to the New Mexico Department of Education Licensure Department. https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/ Out-of-state students will need to contact the respective State’s Department of Education for testing and licensure requirements. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Program Handbook Previous Next Licensure Disclosures

Educational Leadership EdD Back The Doctor of Education in (EdD) in Educational Leadership provides students the opportunity to develop an executive-level skill set required for leading and implementing meaningful change within educational institutions. This emphasis is recommended for scholar-practitioner leaders working in a variety of educational settings such as public or private PK-12 schools, institutions of higher learning, or other educational agencies. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Tuition Details Previous Next

Sports Management BBA Back The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Sports Management program prepares students for a variety of positions in both domestic and international sports industries. This includes careers in fields such as general management of professional sports teams, sport equipment sales, radio announcing, corporate sports administration, recreational sports administration, arena/venue management, and athlete talent agency. Graduates will gain foundations in economics, management, sociology, project planning, and law with heavy emphasis in hands-on applications specific to the sports industry. APPLY NOW! Degree Plan Previous Next

Federal Loans Back Previous Next Direct Unsubsidized Loans 1. Purpose and Eligibility: Direct Unsubsidized Loans, often referred to as "unsubsidized loans," are federal student loans offered by the U.S. Department of Education. Unlike Direct Subsidized Loans, they are not need-based, meaning you do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify for them. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for Direct Unsubsidized Loans. 2. Interest Accrual: One fundamental characteristic of Direct Unsubsidized Loans is that interest begins accruing from the moment the loan is disbursed to you. Unlike subsidized loans where the government covers the interest during specific periods, you are responsible for the interest on unsubsidized loans throughout your academic career, including while you are in school, during grace periods, deferment, and forbearance. 3. Fixed Interest Rates: Direct Unsubsidized Loans typically have fixed interest rates, meaning the rate remains constant for the duration of the loan. These interest rates are determined by Congress and can vary from year to year. Borrowers should check the Federal Student Aid website or contact their loan servicer for the most up-to-date interest rate information. 4. Borrowing Limits: The amount you can borrow in Direct Unsubsidized Loans varies depending on your academic level (undergraduate or graduate) and your dependency status. While undergraduate students can borrow less than their graduate counterparts, unsubsidized loans offer a reliable source of funding to cover educational expenses. 5. Repayment Options: Direct Unsubsidized Loans provide several repayment options to accommodate borrowers' financial circumstances after leaving school, including: Standard Repayment: Fixed monthly payments over a ten-year term. Graduated Repayment: Payments start lower and increase over time. Extended Repayment: Fixed or graduated payments over an extended term (up to 25 years). Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans: Payments are based on your income and family size, making them more manageable if your income is lower or unpredictable. Click here for more information about IDR plans. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): If you work in a qualifying public service or nonprofit job and make 120 qualifying payments, your remaining loan balance may be forgiven. Use this Loan Simulator to see your federal student loan repayment options. You can also learn more about repayment options here . 6. Loan Fees: Direct Unsubsidized Loans may have loan fees that are deducted from each disbursement. These fees, while present, are generally lower than fees associated with private loans. 7. Application Process: To apply for Direct Unsubsidized Loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Unlike subsidized loans, unsubsidized loans do not require you to demonstrate financial need. It is essential to meet FAFSA deadlines to maximize your financial aid opportunities. 8. Loan Counseling: Before receiving your first Direct Unsubsidized Loan, you must complete entrance counseling. This counseling session provides important information about your rights and responsibilities as a borrower, loan terms, and repayment options. 9. Master Promissory Note (MPN): To officially accept a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, you must sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). This legally binding document outlines the terms and conditions of the loan, including interest rates and repayment details. 10. Grace Period: Direct Unsubsidized Loans also have a six-month grace period that begins after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment. During this period, you are not required to make loan payments, although interest continues to accrue. 11. Responsibilities of Borrowers: Borrowers of Direct Unsubsidized Loans have various responsibilities, including: Maintaining enrollment in an eligible program. Providing updated contact information to the loan servicer. Understanding and meeting the repayment terms. Monitoring loan balances and progress toward loan forgiveness, if applicable.

< Back A classic genetic study on mutant genes affecting eye shape and color in Drosophila melanogaster Makenzie Kleinsteuber, Hussein Abujejah, Yusheng Wu* Department of Biological Sciences, University of the Southwest *Corresponding author and email: ywu@usw.edu Abstract Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, is an excellent organism for genetics studies because it has a short life span, produces large numbers of offspring, and has many types of hereditary variations that can be observed with low-power magnification. Mendelian traits studied were bar eye (B ), and white eye (w1 ). A cross (bar × white) and its reciprocal cross (white × bar), the corresponding F1 and F2 generations were created according to the mating maps. The goodness of fit test for the observed data against the theoretical genotypic ratios was analyzed using χ2 statistical test. The results showed that the observed ratios for male and female in both crosses didn’t fit the theoretical genotypic ratios since the χ2 values were much greater than the critical χ2 value (7.82) at 5% significant level. The causes of the disagreement could be the gene interaction and the role of modifier genes. For Bar gene, the penetrance was complete in male for both crosses. This was because of the hemizygote status of the gene. However, the incomplete penetrance and varied expressivities were observed in female for both crosses. In bar × white, when Bar was in homozygotic status, the penetrance was 54.7% under red eye (wild type) allele and 0.0% under white eye allele. In the heterozygotic status, the different expressivities were 0.4% of round eye, 27.7% of dent eye, and 17.2% of oval eye with red eye allele. There was no expressivity observed with white allele. In white × bar, the Bar gene in homozygotic status demonstrated 2.6% and 1.0% penetrance under the background of red eye allele and white allele in female. The various expressivities displayed 48.5% of round eye, 39.3% of dent eye, and 9.6% of oval eye with red eye allele, whereas 78.4% of round eye, 16.6% of dent eye, and 4.0% of oval eye with white allele, respectively. In male, the Bar gene demonstrated a 100% penetrance despite the background in both crosses. A genetic study is still an effective way to investigate the gene interaction. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62548/SJAS24040103 Publication Details: Southwest Journal of Arts & Sciences, 2024, 4(1), 13-17 Read Full Text Previous Next