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Bachelors in Special Education program
The undergraduate program is designed to prepare students for licensure in special education. Students receive training in a broad based curriculum appropriate for teaching and other career options related to working with individuals with disabilities. In addition to special education coursework, students complete an academic teaching field. Undergraduate majors in Special Education obtain dual licensure in special and general education (elementary or secondary).
Our Bachelors in Special Education program is advised through the NMSU’s Center for Academic Advising and Student Support located in Garcia Annex. Dr. Margo M. Trevino-Torres in the College of Education Undergraduate Resource Center/Teacher Education Program Advising (Room 121 O’Donnell Hall), advises students who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact: mtrevino@nmsu.edu (575) 646-3404.
Degree plans for Special Education
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The Special Education Program is thrilled to offer a new accelerated masters degree in Special Education for undergraduate students. Students graduating from the five-year program will be eligible for a license in elementary education and special education. Graduates will also be eligible for TESOL and bilingual endorsements. This is one of very few programs of its kind in the United States, and graduates are highly trained and marketable. Become one of the very first at New Mexico State University to take advantage of this excellent program. For more information, contact stduncan@nmsu.edu or call 575-646-1555.
During the first two years of the B.S. program, students concentrate on their general education requirements while also taking elementary education classes. This professional education component acquaints students with the psychological, social, cultural, developmental, and cognitive aspects of K-8 education. Students also begin to take field experience courses with child study requirements.
Upon acceptance into the College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP), students take courses in elementary including integrated methods courses in the subject areas of math, science, reading, language arts, fine arts and social studies; school and community collaboration; and advanced assessment. During these final two years of the program, students’ knowledge is developed and skills are practiced through extensive field experiences where students act in the role of teaching assistants.
See the Teacher Education Program (TEP) for more information about preparation and placement of student teachers in the Special Education program.
In the final semester of the program, students apply to student teach for 15 weeks. Upon completion of the BA program and passage of the New Mexico Teachers Assessment, students are eligible to apply for state licensure .
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Bachelors in Secondary Education
NM Public Education Department Teaching Licensure which prepares students to work effectively with youth of diverse backgrounds grades sixth through twelfth grade.
Advising for our Bachelors in Secondary Education (S ED) program is available through the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support. Dr. Margo M. Trevino-Torres in the College of Education Undergraduate Resource Center/Teacher Education Program Advising (Room 121 O’Donnell Hall), advises students who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact: mtrevino@nmsu.edu (575) 646-3404.
Degree Plans for Secondary Education: 7th to 12th grade
Concentrations:
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All secondary education majors have a teaching field major. We offer licensure for the State of New Mexico in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. In some areas such mathematics, education majors, take the same course of study as mathematics majors. In the broad teaching fields like social studies, science, and language arts, the course work covers more breadth to broaden the teachers’ knowledge of the range of content in these disciplines.
Upon acceptance into the College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP), students take courses in education including methods courses in the subject areas of math, science, reading, language arts, and social studies; school and community collaboration; and advanced assessment. During these final two years of the program, students’ knowledge is developed and skills are practiced through extensive field experiences where students act in the role of teaching assistants.
See the Office of Teacher Candidate Preparation (OTCP) for more information about preparation and placement of student teachers in the Secondary Education program.
In the final semester of the program, students apply to student teach for 16 weeks. Upon completion of Student Teaching and the BA program and passage of the New Mexico Teachers Assessment, students are eligible to apply for state licensure.
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Bachelors in Elementary Education
NM Public Education Department Teaching Licensure which prepares students to work effectively with children of diverse backgrounds grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
Advising for our Bachelors in Elementary Education (ELED) program is available through the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support. Dr. Margo M. Trevino-Torres in the College of Education Undergraduate Resource Center/Teacher Education Program Advising (Room 121 O’Donnell Hall), advises students who have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact: mtrevino@nmsu.edu (575) 646-3404.
Program Delivery
Degree Plan for Elementary Education:
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During the first two years of the B.S. program, students concentrate on their general education requirements while also taking elementary education classes. This professional education component acquaints students with the psychological, social, cultural, developmental, and cognitive aspects of K-8 education. Students also begin to take field experience courses with child study requirements.
Upon acceptance into the College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP), students take courses in K-8 education including integrated methods courses in the subject areas of math, science, reading, language arts, fine arts and social studies; school and community collaboration; and advanced assessment. During these final two years of the program, students’ knowledge is developed and skills are practiced through extensive field experiences where students act in the role of teaching assistants.
See the Office of Teacher Candidate Preparation (OTCP) for more information about preparation and placement of student teachers in the Early Childhood Education program.
In the final semester of the program, students apply to student teach for 15 weeks. Upon completion of the BA program and passage of the New Mexico Teachers Assessment, students are eligible to apply for state licensure.
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There are two degrees available with a focus on Early Childhood Education: Associate of Arts from NM Community Colleges and Bachelor of Science in Education.
- Associate of Arts Degree is available through Community College our branch campuses:
- Bachelors in Early Childhood Education – NM Public Education Department Teaching Licensure which prepares students to teach young children (birth to age 8).
Advising for our Bachelors in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is available through the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support .
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During the first two years of the B.S. program, students concentrate on their general education requirements while also taking early childhood education classes. This professional education component acquaints students with the psychological, social, cultural, developmental, and cognitive aspects of early childhood. Students also begin to take field experience courses with child study requirements.
Upon acceptance into the College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP), students take courses in early childhood education including integrated methods courses in the subject areas of math, science, reading, language arts, fine arts and social studies; school and community collaboration; and advanced assessment. During these final two years of the program, students’ knowledge is developed and skills are practiced through extensive field experiences where students act in the role of teaching assistants.
See the Office of Teacher Candidate Preparation (OTCP) for more information about preparation and placement of student teachers in the Early Childhood Education program.
In the final semester of the program, students apply to student teach for 15 weeks. Upon completion of the BA program and passage of the New Mexico Teachers Assessment, students are eligible to apply for state licensure to teach pre-kindergarten through third grade with students who are developing typically and those with mild/moderate disabilities.
Transferring Early Childhood Education Courses
The following early childhood education courses have been identified as transferable from NMSU to other public two-year and four-year institutions in New Mexico. The equivalent course at other institutions can be identified using the common course number which appears in parentheses below. Similarly, students from other institutions can use the common course number to identify early childhood education courses that can be transferred to NMSU.
ECED 115 Child Growth, Development, and Learning (1113)
ECED 125 Health, Safety and Nutrition (1122)
ECED 135 Family and Community Collaboration (1133)
ECED 245 Early Childhood Education Professionalism (2152)
ECED 215 Curriculum Development and Implementation I (2163)
ECED 220 Early Childhood Education Practicum
ECED 230 Early Childhood Education Practicum II
ECED 265 Guiding Young Children (2183)
ECED 235 Introduction to Reading (READ 2113)
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Undergraduate Teacher Education
The primary function of the undergraduate programs in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership is the preparation of licensed teachers for elementary and secondary schools. This process includes a broad general education, professional education and teaching specializations.
First Steps – Admission to NMSU
In order to earn a license to teach, one must complete a bachelor’s degree, so the first step is to apply to the university and declare a major (Undergraduate Admissions). Our undergraduate students are advised by the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support, and students have several choices of majors.
Undergraduate Teaching Majors in the College of Education include:
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)
To complete the degree (and become licensed to teach), undergraduate students must be admitted to the competitive Teacher Education Program (TEP). Applicants who successfully complete the minimum requirements for admission must submit a professional portfolio to be reviewed by the TEP Admission Committee.
The following minimum criteria must be met:
- a minimum cum GPA of 2.75,
- 60 credit hours completed and/or in progress,
- TEP prerequisite courses completed (or concurrently enrolled in final ones), with a grade of “C-” or better,
- a passing score of 220 or better on the NES Essential Academic Skills tests.
- current degree check
The Undergraduate TEP Packet, explaining the components of the portfolio that are necessary to be considered for admission by the TEP Admission Committee does not ensure admittance into any teaching program. Applicants are encouraged to develop a strong student portfolio, achieve the highest GPA possible and present the portfolio in a professional manner. Packets are also available at the Undergraduate Advisement Office of the College of Education, located in O’Donnell Hall, Room 121. Portfolio submission takes place twice a year 3rd Friday of September for the Fall and 3rd Friday of February for the Spring semester. For specific dates each semester, contact the Teacher Education Program office at (575) 646-2669 or the Undergraduate Advisement Office at (575) 646-3404. Applicants should be aware that admission to the TEP is competitive and admission is based upon available faculty resources.
STUDENT TEACHING
Student Teaching is the final semester of the degree, and is a requirement for licensure. Student Teaching applications are submitted one year prior to the actual student teaching semester, and students must be admitted to the TEP in order to apply for student teaching. Application deadlines are October 9 for fall student teaching and March 9 for spring student teaching. Applications are submitted to the Undergraduate Advisement Office.
For more information, contact the College of Education Undergraduate Advisement Center located on the first floor of O’Donnell Hall, Room 101 (575) 646-3404.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education
Links to the degree plans for undergraduate teaching majors are on the Advisement teaching majors page.
See the Undergraduate Catalog, College of Education – General Information pages for information on the Admission Process, Degree Requirements, and Suggested Program of Study.
