Alternative Licensure Program

Elementary Education

Program

Program Description

The Elementary Education Alternative Licensure Program is a 12-credit program with a supervised field experience component for participants who have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or higher-level degree) and want to become a teacher at the elementary level (K-8th grade). The program helps provide students the opportunity to prepare for certification (teacher licensure) to teach K-8th grade in the state of New Mexico. Future students should consult with the Dean of Arts & Sciences for information on acceptance into the program.

 

Department of Arts and Sciences – Contact information: 575.492.2840

Required Courses

A student may enter the program at any point in the sequence of coursework. However, Elementary Field Experience must be taken the final semester (Fall or Spring)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Addendum

See Alternative Licensure Program addendum information here.

Total Credits
12