The College of Education at New Mexico State University provides a New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) approved alternative licensure program for persons who hold at least a baccalaureate degree, but have not completed a traditional educator preparation program. This is a focused state accredited program for obtaining a New Mexico Level 1 teaching license.
The NMSU Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) is a graduate level NMPED approved teacher licensure pathway designed to prepare qualified early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education classroom teachers. The ALP features face-to-face and online courses as well as University Supervisors who facilitate on-going field coaching and mentoring. Each teacher candidate accepted to the alternative licensure program will meet licensure requirements within the two-year time limit set by the NMPED while serving as the teacher of record in a classroom setting.
For additional information about Alternative Licensure, contact Dr. Leanna Lucero at 575-646-3825, leannal@nmsu.edu or Dr. Blanca Araujo at 575-646-3825, baraujo5@nmsu.edu
Additional information about Licensure in the State of New Mexico can be found at Alternative Educator Prep Program (EPP) - New Mexico Public Education Department
To apply please contact Dr. Leanna Lucero or Dr. Blanca Araujo via email
Application Process for “Conditional” Acceptance into Alternative Licensure Process:
A candidate is “conditionally” accepted when: NMSU has received all the required documentation AND an evaluation of transcripts has been performed by NMSU. Also, the candidate qualifies for the Alternative Licensure Program on the “condition” a full-time teaching position is secured.
ELEMENTARY Alternative Licensure Program subject area credits required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s / Doctorate) including 30 (12 master/doctorate) credit hours (total) of the coursework below: A minimum of 3 credit hours per each of the subjects below is required (21) plus an additional 9 credits of any combination to equal a total of (30) credits.
Language Arts (minimum of 3 credit hours)
Mathematics (minimum of 3 credit hours)
Science (minimum of 3 credit hours)
Social Studies (minimum of 3 credit hours)
History (minimum of 3 credit hours)
Fine or performing arts (minimum of 3 credit hours)
Foreign Language (minimum of 3 credit hours)
Application Process for “Official” Acceptance into Alternative Licensure Program:
A candidate is “officially” accepted when NMSU has received all required documents for conditional acceptance above AND a copy of a district intent to hire statement or contract from an accredited public or charter school district.
Include the following required documents in the application packet for “Official Acceptance”:
1. Completed application to the graduate school.
2. A copy of intent to hire or hiring contract with School District.
Upon acceptance to the program all candidates must:
1. Teach with a provisional/intern license throughout the program
2. Successfully complete required coursework (maintain a minimum of 3.0) within the two-year state time limit
3. Participate in two consecutive semesters of observation by a University Supervisor with a $400 fee for each semester.
4. Pass all remaining required state licensure exams.
Contact
For more information:
Name: Dr. Leanna Lucero
Email: leannal@nmsu.edu
Telephone: 575-646-3825
Name: Dr. Blanca Araujo
Email: baraujo5@nmsu.edu
Telephone: 575-646-3825
