The University of New Mexico

Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Advisor and Student Information Contact
Center for Student Success
Travelstead Hall
(505) 277-3190

The Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy offers undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Secondary Education.

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education in Secondary Education (B.A.Ed.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education program offers the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Elementary Education, leading to teacher licensure in elementary schools and middle schools (grades K-8), along with specialty areas in 4 concentration-teaching fields: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The program strives to prepare the very best entry-level teachers for all of New Mexico's children; such preparation is enriched by the diverse, contrastive linguistic and cultural communities of the region. The program also takes advantage of the many professional partnerships that the College holds with school districts and their teaching faculties.

Application Process

All students must complete three levels of application in order to progress through the program. These may include taking and/or passing certain New Mexico licensure examinations that are required for K-8 licensure in the State of New Mexico. Contact College of Education Advisement for details of the complete Elementary Education program application process. At all levels, the student is required to submit required application documents online through Tk20.

 Level I







 For entry into Pre-Professional Sequence.
Deadline: After completion of 45 credit hours (typically after Semester 3).
Requirements and Prerequisites: 
•  Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the semester prior to application in all courses from all institutions.
•  EDPY 310.
•  EDUC 101.
•  Passed background check. Follow instructions through College of Education Field Services.
Level II








 For entry into Professional Sequences I and II.
Deadline: After completion of 75 credit hours (typically after Semester 5). 
Requirements and Prerequisites:
•  Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the semester prior to application in all courses from all institutions.
•  Diversity/Specialty Strand Course (see options below).
•  EDPY 472.
•  EDUC 330L with a grade of "B" or better.
•  MSET 365.
Level III







 For entry into Professional Sequence III and Student Teaching.
Deadline: During Professional Sequence II.
Requirements and Prerequisites:
•  Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the semester prior to application in all courses from all institutions.
•  Successful completion all course work required to begin Student Teaching, including UNM and Elementary Education Core, all concentration-teaching field courses, Professional Sequences I and II, and any required licensure examinations.


Admission is competitive and limited by capacity to deliver a quality program.

Application Deadlines

Fall February 1
Spring September 1


NOTE: changes in State requirements or State reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

UNM and Elementary Education Core Curriculum

Credit
Hours
1. Communication Arts 9
Required: Any Area 1: Writing and Speaking courses that meet UNM Undergraduate Core curriculum.
Recommended: CJ 130 or 220; ENGL 110 (or ENGL 112; or ENGL 113), 120.
2. Mathematics 6
Required: MATH 111 and 215.  
3. Social and Behavioral Science 9
  Required: LING 101.  
Recommended: Any Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences courses that meet UNM Undergraduate Core curriculum.
4. Second Language 3
  Any Area 6: Foreign Language course that meets UNM Undergraduate Core curriculum.  
5. Humanities 6
  Recommended: HIST 101, 102, 161, 162, 260, or 463.   
OR any Area 5: Humanities courses that meet UNM Undergraduate Core curriculum.
6. Science (Laboratory) 8
  Recommended: NTSC 261L, 262L, 263L;   
OR any Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences lecture courses with associated labs that meet UNM Undergraduate Core curriculum.
7. Fine Arts 3
  Recommended: ARTE 214 or MUSE 298;  
OR any Area 7: Fine Arts course that meets UNM Undergraduate Core curriculum.
Level I Application: Submitted after completing 45 credit hours and meeting prerequisites. See details above. State Licensure Examinations are part of the application process.


Pre-professional Sequence 

Credit
Hours
EDPY 472 Classroom Assessment 3
EDUC 330L Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students I 3
LLSS 443 Children's Literature (Literatura Infantil) 3
MSET 365 Technology Integration for Effective Instruction 3
Diversity/Specialty Strand Course #1 3
AND students are encouraged to continue with necessary course work for the Concentration-Teaching Field.
Level II Application: Submitted after completing 75 credit hours. See College of Education advisor for details. State Licensure Examinations are part of the application process. 
Total 15+


Professional Sequences I and II 

Credit
Hours
  Professional Sequence I  
EDUC 333L Teaching Language Arts K-8 * 3
EDUC 353L Teaching Science K-8 * 3
EDUC 361L Teaching Mathematics K-8 * 3
EDUC 401L Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments I * 1
EDUC 411L K-8 Field Experience I 1
Diversity/Specialty Strand Course 3
AND any Concentration-Teaching Field course work still to be completed.
Total 14+
Professional Sequence II  
EDUC 321L Teaching Social Studies K-8 * 3
EDUC 331L Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students II * 3
EDUC 402L Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments II * 1
EDUC 412L K-8 Field Experience II 2
SPCD 489 Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education 3
Diversity/Specialty Strand Course #2 3
AND any Concentration-Teaching Field course work still to be completed.
Level III Application: Approval for full-time student teaching. Submitted after completing Professional Sequences I and II and meeting prerequisites. See College of Education advisor for details. State Licensure Examinations are part of the application process.
Total 15+


* Grade of "B" or better (not "B-") is required.

Professional Sequence III/Student Teaching

Credit
Hours
EDUC 403L Using Assessment: Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments III * 1
EDUC 413L K-8 Field Experience III-Student Teaching 6
Total 7


* Grade of "B" or better (not "B-") is required.

Diversity/Specialty Strand Courses

Credit
Hours
  Choose from:  
LLSS 175 Foundations of American Indian Education 3
LLSS 315 Educating Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students 3
LLSS 321 School and Society 3
Bilingual Education endorsement courses (Seek advisement in Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies in College of Education.)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages endorsement courses (seek advisement in Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies in College of Education.)
Special Education minor courses (Seek advisement in Department of Educational Specialties in College of Education.)  


Concentration-Teaching Fields and Endorsements

Elementary Education students are required to complete a 24 credit hour concentration-teaching field in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies in order to comply with the State of New Mexico requirements for K-8 Elementary Licensure. Students may complete an endorsement in addition to a concentration-teaching field. Students should seek advisement in the College of Education to ensure proper completion of these concentration-teaching fields, the Diversity/Specialty Strand, and endorsements.

Concentration-Teaching Field in Language Arts: Factor in UNM and Elementary Education Core courses in Writing and Speaking for 12 credit hours of the 24 credit hour requirement.

Credit
Hours
1. Communication Arts General Education Courses 12
CJ 120 or 220; ENGL 110 (or ENGL 112; or ENGL 113), 120; LING 101.
2. Choose two from: 6
ENGL 240; LLSS 430; Any THEA course; Any 200-level ENGL course.
3. Choose one from: 3
ENGL 150, 292, 293, 296; LLSS 450.
4. UNM Core Area 6: Foreign Language
 3
Total 24


Concentration-Teaching Field in Mathematics: Factor in UNM and Elementary Education Core courses in Mathematics for 6 credit hours of the 24 credit hour requirement.

Credit
Hours
1. Mathematics General Education Courses 6
MATH 111, 215.
2. MATH 112. 3
3. Any MATH courses 15
Total 24


Concentration-Teaching Field in Science: Factor in UNM and Elementary Education Core courses in Science (two lecture courses with accompanying labs) for 8 credit hours of the 24 credit hour requirement.

Credit
Hours
1. Choose at least one course from three of the following four areas: 12
Astronomy or Earth and Planetary Science; Biology; Chemistry; Environmental Science or Physics.
2. Choose from:  12
Courses at 200-level or above in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Science, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Physics.
Total 24


Concentration-Teaching Field in Social Studies: Factor in UNM and Elementary Education Core courses in Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences for 12 credit hours of the 24 credit hour requirement.

Credit
Hours
1. History General Education courses 12
HIST 101 or 102, 161, 162, 260.
2 GEOG 102 or 140. 3
3. POLS 200. 3
4. Any ECON course. 3
5. Any POLS course. 3
Total 24


Endorsements

  • Bilingual Education: Seek advisement in the Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) department in the College of Education.
  • Performing Arts: (Theatre and Dance) Seek advisement in the Theatre and Dance department in the College of Fine Arts.
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: (TESOL) Seek advisement in the Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) department in the College of Education.

Secondary Education

The Secondary Education Program offers licensure programs at the undergraduate level. A student seeking licensure as a secondary education teacher (grades 7-12) must choose a teaching endorsement in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Languages (e.g., Spanish, French and German).

The curriculum leading to the B.A.Ed. or B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education is designed for students preparing to teach in middle schools, junior high schools, or senior high schools (grades 7-12). The program of studies for the Secondary Education major and licensure preparation has four components:

  • UNM and Secondary Education Core Requirements
  • Concentration-Teaching Field Requirements
  • Pre-professional courses
  • Professional Education Requirements

Students must meet with a College of Education Academic Advisor for initial consultation about their program, and their secondary faculty advisor throughout their program. The Secondary Education faculty advisor must approve enrollment into the professional licensure courses that are offered in a Fall/Spring sequence.

Admission Information

Steps in the admission process for B.A.Ed. and B.S.Ed. degrees in Secondary Education can be found on the Department Web site. Admission is competitive as the Secondary Education Program cannot accept all who apply. Students will engage in a two part admission process and can apply to be admitted to the program with 45-60 credit hours of courses, an appropriate grade point average and completion of the application. Admission to the professional sequence occurs prior to the last academic year. Students will complete an application to the secondary professional sequence.

Application Deadline

B.A.Ed. and B.S.Ed.
Licensure programs		 February 1 for best consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed after this date.


UNM and Secondary Education Core Curriculum

Credit
Hours
1. Writing and Speaking 9
  ENGL 110 (or ENGL 112, or ENGL 113) and 120; and one additional course chosen from: CJ 130; ENGL 219, 220; PHIL 156; UHON 201.
2. Mathematics 6
  Choose two from: MATH 121, 129, 150, 153, 162, 163, 180, 181, 215; STAT 145; UHON 202.
3. Physical and Natural Sciences 8
  Choose two from: ANTH 120 and 122L, 150 and 151L, 160 and 161L; ASTR 101 and 101L; BIOL 110 and 112L, 123 and 124L; CHEM 111 (including lab), 121 and 123L, 131 and 123L, CHEM 122 and 124L, 132 and 124L; EPS 101 and 105L; EPS 201L (including lab); ENVS 101 and 102L; GEOG 101 and 105L; PHYC 102 and 102L, 151 and 151L, 152 and 152L, 160 and 160L, 161 and 161L.
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6
  Choose two from: AFST 109; AMST 182, 185; ANTH 101, 110, 130, 220; CCS 109; CRP 181; ECON 105, 106; ENG 200; GEOG 102, 217; LING 101; ME 217; NATV 109, POLS 110, 200, 220, 240; PSY 105; SOC 101, 216; SUST 109; UHON 204; WMST 109.
5. Additional Social and Behavioral Sciences course, to meet state teacher licensure requirement 3
LLSS 321 School and Society.
6. Humanities 6
  Choose two from: AFST 104; AMST 186; CCS 201; CLST 107, 204, 205; COMP 222, 224; ENGL 150, 292, 293; GEOG 140; HIST 101, 102, 161, 162, 181, 182; Honors Legacy Seminars at the 100- and 200-level; MLNG 101; NATV 150; PHIL 101, 201, 202; RELG 107, 263, 264; UHON 205.
7. Foreign Language 3
  Choose one from: any of the lower-division non-English language offerings of the Departments of Linguistics (including Sign Language), Spanish and Portuguese, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and foreign languages in other departments and programs.
8. Fine Arts 3
  Choose one from: ARCH 121; ARTH 101, 201, 202; DANC 105; FA 284; MA 210; MUS 139, 142; THEA 105; UHON 207. Students may elect to take one 3 credit hour studio course offered by the Departments of Art and Art History, Music, Theatre and Dance, and Media Arts to fulfill this requirement.
9. Pre-professional Courses 12
  EDPY 303, 310; LLSS 469; MSET 365.
Total 56


NOTE: Changes in state requirements or state reform initiatives in education may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

Concentration-Teaching Fields and Requirements

In New Mexico, teachers must complete one or more teaching fields (endorsements) to apply for a Secondary Teaching License (grades 7-12). The concentration–teaching fields included within the B.A.Ed. and the B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education degrees meet the state teaching field (endorsement) requirements for initial licensure and federal NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified teachers. Students must achieve a 2.5 GPA overall in concentration-teaching field courses in order to qualify for student teaching.

The B.A.Ed. in Secondary Education includes at least one of the following concentration-teaching fields:

  • Language Arts Education
  • French
  • German
  • Social Studies Education
  • Spanish

The B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education includes at least one of the following concentration-teaching fields:

  • Earth Science Education
  • Life Science Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physical Science Education with an emphasis in Chemistry
  • Physical Science Education with an emphasis in Physics

B.A.Ed. Concentration-Teaching Fields

Concentration-Teaching Field in Language Arts Education (51 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field includes interdisciplinary study in literature, writing, communication and journalism and theatre arts. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Writing and Speaking Core 9
2. World Literature 6
  Choose from: ENGL 292, 293, 330, 331, 332, 333, *334, 335, 336, 337.  
3. American Literature 6
  ENGL 296 or 297, and 460 or 461 or 462 or 463.  
4. Shakespeare 3
  ENGL 352 or 353.  
5. Perspectives on Literature 3
  Choose from: ENGL 264, 265, 281, 364, 365, 381.  
6. Grammar 3
  ENGL 240.  
7. Writing 6
  LLSS 430, and ENGL 219 or 224 or 324.  
8. Communication and Journalism 3
  Choose from: CJ 225, 323, 327, 331.  
9. Non-Print Media 3
  CJ 110 or MA 110.  
10. Intercultural Communication 3
  CJ 314.  
11. Books for Young Adults 3
  LLSS 450.  
12. Co-Curricular Perspectives 3
  Choose from: CJ 171L, 344, 374; MA 330; THEA 419. 


Concentration-Teaching Field in French (30 credit hours): Completion of this concentration-teaching field leads to a Modern and Classical Languages endorsement in French. Course requirements include the following (at least 12 credit hours at the 300-level or above):

Credit
Hours
1. Language 12-18
  Choose from: FREN 101, 102, 201, 203, 276, 301, 302, 305.  
2. Literature, Civilization and Culture 12-18
  Choose from: FREN 335, 345, 346, 351, 352, 407, 432, 465.


Concentration-Teaching Field in German (30 credit hours): Completion of this concentration-teaching field leads to a Modern and Classical Languages endorsement in German. Course requirements include the following (at least 12 credit hours at the 300-level or above):

Credit
Hours
1. Language 12-18
  Choose from: GRMN 101-102, 201-202, 276, 301-302, 303, 405.  
2. Literature, Civilization and Culture 12-18
  Choose from: GRMN 305, 307, 308, 336, 401, 450, 498, 499.  


Concentration-Teaching Field in Social Studies Education (51 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field includes interdisciplinary study in social studies including history (U.S. and Western Civilization), political science, anthropology, economics, geography, and sociology. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core 15
2.  Required Core Courses 15
  GEOG 140; HIST 260; POLS 200, 220; SOC 216.  
3. Support courses to complete one of the following emphasis areas (at least 12 credit hours at the 300-level or above)  
  Anthropology 33
  Economics 33
  Geography 33
  History 21
  Political Science 30
Sociology 31

 
Concentration-Teaching Field in Spanish (24-36 credit hours): Completion of this concentration-teaching field leads to a Modern and Classical Languages endorsement in Spanish. Course requirements include the following (at least 12 credit hours at the 300-level or above):

Credit
Hours
1. Language 12-18
  Choose from: SPAN 101, 102, 103-104, 111, 112, 200, 201, 202, 203, 211, 212, 276, 301, 302.  
2. Linguistics, Literature, Peninsular Literature, Philology and Methodology, Spanish American Literature, Southwest Hispanic Studies 12-18
  Choose from: SPAN **350, 351, **352, 371, 449, 307, **411, **412, *423, **429, **431, **432, **435, *438, **439, 370, 375.  


B.S.Ed. Concentration-Teaching Fields

Concentration-Teaching Field in Earth Science (52-58 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field requires 30 credit hours of earth and planetary sciences and 8 credit hours EACH in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Core Courses 32
  BIOL 201L, 202L; CHEM 121 and 123L, 122 and 124L; EPS 101 and 105L; 201L; PHYC 151 and 151L, 152 and 152L.  
2. Support for Concentration Area (12 credit hours at 300-level or above) 20-26
  Choose from: EPS 225, 250, **301 and **302L, **303L, **304L, **307L, **333 or 481L, **365 or ASTR 101 and 101L, 352.  

 
Concentration-Teaching Field in Life Science (52-58 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field requires 30 credit hours of biology and 8 credit hours EACH in earth and planetary sciences, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Core Courses 32
  BIOL 201L, 202L; CHEM 121 and 123L, 122 and 124L; EPS 101 and 105L, 201L; PHYC 151 and 151L, 152 and 152L.  
2. Support for Concentration Area (12 credit hours at the 300-level or above) 20-26
  Choose from: BIOL 203L, 204L, 300, 310L, 324L, 351, 352L, 360L, 371L or 386L.  

 
Concentration-Teaching Field in Mathematics Education (36 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field requires mathematics courses that enable students to develop proficiencies in calculus, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, computing, application of mathematics and history of mathematics. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Required Courses 30
  CS 151L; MATH 162, 163, 264, 305, 306, **314, 338; STAT **345.  
2. Elective Options 6
  Choose from: MATH **317, **318, **319, 350.  

 
Concentration-Teaching Field in Physical Science with Chemistry Emphasis (52-58 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field requires 30 credit hours in chemistry and 8 credit hours EACH in biology, earth and planetary sciences, physics and mathematics. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Core Courses 32
  BIOL 201L, 202L; CHEM 121 and 123L; 122 and 124L; EPS 101 and 105L, 201L; PHYC 151L and 152L.  
2. Support for Emphasis Area (12 credit hours at 300-level or above) 20-26
  Choose from: CHEM 253L, **301 and 303L, **302 and 304L, **315 or **311 and **312, 421, *431.  


Concentration-Teaching Field in Physical Science with Physics Emphasis (52 credit hours): This concentration-teaching field requires 30 credit hours in chemistry and 8 credit hours EACH in biology, earth and planetary sciences, physics and mathematics. Course requirements include the following:

Credit
Hours
1. Core Courses 32
BIOL 201L, 202L; CHEM 121 and 123L, 122 and 124L; EPS 101 and 105L, 201L; PHYC 160 and 160L, 262 and 262L.
2. Support for Emphasis Area 20
Choose from: PHYC **301, **302, **303, **304, **306L, **307L, **327, **330, *405, *406, *452, *491, *492.


Other Content Areas/Endorsement Programs of Studies Available for Secondary Education Majors

Interested students may elect to pursue programs of studies in other COE or university programs that lead to a K-12 license or endorsement in addition to one of the concentration-teaching fields offered through the Secondary Education program. For more information about licenses or endorsements in other programs or colleges within the university, contact the following appropriate programs:

Teaching Field in Fine Arts–Dance (36 credit hours): Completion of this teaching field leads to an endorsement in Fine Arts- Dance. This program is administered by the Secondary Education Program, but students should seek advisement early in the program from both the College of Education and the Department of Theatre and Dance. Requirements may change. See the Theatre and Dance advisor for current information.

Current course requirements include the following (at least 12 credit hours at the 300-level or above):
• DANC 105, 212, 250, 311, 416, 462 or 463.
• 14 credit hours of dance technique (8 credit hours must be in Modern, the other credit hours must be completed in three of the following areas: Ballet, Ethnic, Folk, Jazz or Tap)

Teaching Field in Fine Arts-Theatre (36 credit hours): Completion of this teaching field leads to an endorsement in Fine Arts-Theatre. This program is administered by the Secondary Education Program, but students should seek advisement early in the program from both the College of Education and the Department of Theatre and Dance. Requirements may change. See the Theatre and Dance advisor for current information.

Current course requirements include the following (at least 12 credit hours at the 300-level or above):
• THEA 105, 130, 192, 194, 196, 223, 231, 403, 419.

Visual Art Licensure: The College of Education offers course work towards a Visual Art Licensure K-12. Those interested should see the section on Art Education in this Catalog and contact a program advisor.

Bilingual Education (27 credit hours): Students may elect to pursue a New Mexico K-12 endorsement in Bilingual Education with a Spanish/English or Navajo/English area of focus. However, in order to meet federal and state requirements for the 7-12 school curriculum, Secondary Education students interested in a bilingual education endorsement must have a first concentration-teaching field in one of the academic content areas such as Language Arts Education, Social Studies Education, Mathematics Education, Life Science Education, Earth Science Education, French, German, or Spanish listed above in the Secondary Education concentration-teaching fields section. They may then complete requirements for the bilingual education endorsement as an additional teaching credential. Students must see a Bilingual Education Program advisor in the Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) for current information about Bilingual Education Endorsement requirements and approval of entry into Bilingual Education concentration courses.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (36 credit hours): Students may elect to pursue a K-12 endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). However, in order to meet federal and state requirements for the 7-12 school curriculum, Secondary Education students must have a first concentration-teaching field in one of the academic content areas such as Language Arts Education, Social Studies Education, Mathematics Education, Life Science Education, Earth Science Education, French, German, or Spanish listed above in the Secondary Education concentration-teaching fields section. They may then complete requirements for the TESOL endorsement as an additional teaching credential. See a TESOL Program advisor in the Department of LLSS for current information about the TESOL Endorsement requirements and approval of entry in TESOL concentration courses.

Pre-professional Courses and Professional Education Requirements

The Pre-professional course sequence prepares prospective teachers in the areas of adolescent development and learning theory, second language learners and technology in the classroom. The courses should be completed prior to starting the professional sequence. 

  • EDPY 303 - Human Growth and Development
  • EDPY 310 - Learning and the Classroom
  • LLSS 469 - ESL Across the Content Areas
  • MSET 365 - Technology Integration for Effective Instruction

The following Professional Education sequence is required of all undergraduate students pursuing a Secondary Education major and eligibility for an initial teaching license for grades 7-12. The two-semester sequence includes consecutive Fall and Spring semesters of the same academic year (i.e., teaching experiences and related courses). In order to qualify for the professional education sequence, students should complete all general education and concentration-teaching field requirements. However, if space is available and other requirements have been met, students may be allowed with faculty approval to proceed into the professional education sequence if lacking no more than 6 credit hours total of all other requirements. Students must achieve a 2.5 GPA in their general education courses, a 2.5 GPA in their concentration-teaching field courses, and a 3.0 overall GPA in their professional education courses to advance to student teaching.

    Credit
Hours
Professional Education Courses 
EDUC 362 Teaching Experience I (offered Fall only) 3
EDUC *438 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field 3
EDUC 450 Issues in Secondary Education (offered Fall only) 3
SPCD 489 Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education 3
  Teaching-field methods courses (offered Fall only) 3
Choose from:
LLSS 432 Teaching of Social Studies  
LLSS 436 Teaching of English  
LLSS *480 Second Language Pedagogy  
MSET *429 Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
MSET 431 Teaching of Secondary Sciences
  Student Teaching Courses (offered Spring only)  
EDUC 462 Student Teaching 9
EDUC 464 Student Teaching Seminar 3
Total 27

 
EDUC 362 and EDUC 462 require a field experience in a secondary school. In EDUC 362 (pre-student teaching), students are in the school every week assisting and teaching in one class (the same class) for the entire semester. Days and times vary depending on the schedule at the school. Students in EDUC 362 may begin their field experience at the beginning of the UNM semester. EDUC 462 requires full-time teaching and related educational responsibilities (all day, Monday-Friday) for one semester. A total of 12 credit hours are required for this experience, which includes EDUC 462 (9 credit hours) and EDUC 464 (3 credit hours). EDUC 462 (9 credit hours) begins at the start of the UNM semester and ends with the conclusion of the UNM Spring semester in May.

Students are required to consult an advisor in the College of Education Center for Student Success and a faculty advisor early in their college careers to ensure that they finish their program in a timely manner. See introductory information in the College of Education section in this Catalog regarding application for licensure following completion of all requirements for the B.A.Ed. or B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education.

NOTE: Changes in UNM/New Mexico curricular requirements or state educational reform initiatives may require periodic revisions of the curriculum and admissions process.

Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Courses

Courses in the program for Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Multicultural Teacher and Childhood Education use two course subject codes: EDUC (Education) and MSET (Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology).

Courses

EDUC 101. Introduction to Education. (3)


EDUC 124. Intro to Computers for Educators. (1)


EDUC 183. Introduction To Education In New Mexico. (3)


EDUC 291. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC 293. Topics in Education. (1-3, no limit Δ)


EDUC 296. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


EDUC 321L. Teaching Social Studies K-8. (3)


EDUC 330L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students I. (3)


EDUC 331L. Teaching of Reading to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students II. (3)


EDUC 333L. Teaching Language Arts K-8. (3)


EDUC 353L. Teaching Science K-8. (3)


EDUC 361L. Teaching Mathematics K-8. (3)


EDUC 362. Teaching Experience I. (3)


EDUC 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC 400. Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (1-2-3-6-9-12-15 to a maximum of 15 Δ)


EDUC 401L. Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments I. (1)


EDUC 402L. Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments II. (1)


EDUC 403L. Using Assessment: Creating Effective K-8 Learning Environments III. (1)


EDUC 411L. K-8 Field Experience I. (1)


EDUC 412L. K-8 Field Experience II. (2)


EDUC 413L. K-8 Field Experience III-Student Teaching. (6)


EDUC *421. The Social Studies Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC *433. Oral and Written Language Program in the Elementary School. (2-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC *438. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field. (3)


EDUC 450 / 550. Issues in Secondary Education. (3)


EDUC *453. The Science Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC *461. The Mathematics Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC 462. Student Teaching. (3-6-9-12 to a maximum of 15 Δ)


EDUC 464. Student Teaching Seminar. (3)


EDUC 492. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 9 Δ)


EDUC 493 / 593. Topics in Education. (1-6, no limit Δ)


EDUC 497. Reading and Research in Honors. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EDUC 500. Research Applications to Education. (3)


EDUC 501. High School Curriculum. (3)


EDUC 502. Advanced Instructional Strategies. (3)


EDUC 505. Experiential, Project-Based and Service Learning. (3)


EDUC 513. The Process of Reflection and Inquiry. (3)


EDUC 516. Integrating Curriculum and Inquiry in the Classroom. (1-4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)


EDUC 520. Effective Teaching and Student Learning. (3)


EDUC 531. The Reading Program in the Elementary School. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC 542. Principles of Curriculum Development. (3)


EDUC 550 / 450. Issues in Secondary Education. (3)


EDUC 552. Social Justice in Education. (3)


EDUC 563. Mentoring Educators for Professional Growth. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)


EDUC 568. The Art of Masterful Teaching. (3)


EDUC 570. Digital Game-Based Learning. (3)


EDUC 571. Multimedia for Literacy for Educators. (3)


EDUC 581. Initial Field Experience K-8 Seminar. (1)


EDUC 582. K-8 Field Experience Seminar II. (1)


EDUC 590. Seminar. (3)


EDUC 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EDUC 592. Workshop. ( 1-4 to a maximum of 5 Δ)


EDUC 593 / 493. Topics in Education. (1-3, no limit Δ)


EDUC 594. Initial Field Experience. (1)


EDUC 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


EDUC 596. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


EDUC 597. Directed Readings in Secondary and Adult Teacher Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EDUC 598. Directed Reading in Elementary Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EDUC 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)


EDUC 602. Teacher Education Pedagogy. (3)


EDUC 652. Teacher Education and Social Justice. (3)


EDUC 660. Instructional Leadership and Development. (3)


EDUC 662. Practicum in the Supervision of Instruction. (3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


EDUC 690. Dissertation Seminar. (3)


EDUC 691. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EDUC 693. Topics in Teacher Education. (1-3, no limit Δ)


EDUC 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


EDUC 698. Directed Readings in Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


EDUC 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)


LEAD 501. Educational Leadership in a Democratic Society. (3)


LEAD 503. Data-Informed Instructional Leadership. (3)


LEAD 505. Visionary Leadership for Learning. (3)


LEAD 509. Leadership and Organizational Change. (3)


LEAD 510. School-Community Relations. (3)


LEAD 512. Public Education in New Mexico. (3)


LEAD 517. Communication for Education Leaders. (3)


LEAD 519. Curriculum Planning for School Leaders. (3)


LEAD 520. The School Principalship. (3)


LEAD 521. School Finance and Resource Allocation. (3)


LEAD 528. Leading Improvement in Low Performing Schools. (3)


LEAD 529. The Adult Learner. (3)


LEAD 530. Leadership for Conflict Resolution in Schools and Organizations. (3)


LEAD 534. Policy Issues in Education. (3)


LEAD 550. Culturally Responsive Leadership for Equity and Social Justice. (3)


LEAD 560. Instructional Leadership, Supervision, and Evaluation. (3)


LEAD 561. Legal Issues for School Leaders. (3)


LEAD 581. Seminar in Educational Leadership. (3, no limit Δ)


LEAD 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


LEAD 592. Workshop in Educational Leadership. (1 to a maximum of 5 Δ)


LEAD 593. Topics. (1-4, no limit Δ)


LEAD 594. Practicum. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


LEAD 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


LEAD 596. Administrative Internship. (1-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


LEAD 598. Directed Readings in Educational Leadership. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


LEAD 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)


LEAD 601. Perspectives on Leadership. (3)


LEAD 603. Introduction to Data Analysis for Organizational Leaders. (3)


LEAD 605. Qualitative Research in Education. (3)


LEAD 607. Analyzing Qualitative Data. (3)


LEAD 609. Quantitative Methods for Analyzing and Transforming Organizations. (3)


LEAD 610. Organizational Change: Theory and Processes. (3)


LEAD 611. Community Learning as Leadership. (3)


LEAD 615. Leadership and Group Dynamics. (3)


LEAD 620. Democracy, Ethics, and Social Justice in Transformational Leadership. (3)


LEAD 629. Seminar for Practicing School Administrators. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


LEAD 634. Education, Politics, and Policy. (3)


LEAD 635. Legal and Fiscal Underpinnings of Educational Equity. (3)


LEAD 650. Leader as Researcher. (3)


LEAD 692. Workshop in Educational Leadership. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


LEAD 693. Topics in Educational Leadership. (1-4 to a maximum of 18 Δ)


LEAD 695. Advanced Field Experiences in Educational Leadership. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


LEAD 696. Doctoral Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


LEAD 698. Directed Readings in Educational Leadership. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


LEAD 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ )


MSET 365. Technology Integration for Effective Instruction. (3)


MSET 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3)


MSET *429. Teaching of Secondary Mathematics. (3)


MSET 431. Teaching of Secondary Sciences. (3)


MSET 492. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 9 Δ)


MSET 493 / 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)


MSET 515. Teaching Environmental Education. (3)


MSET 530. Seminar in Science Teaching. (3)


MSET 565. Diagnostic and Corrective Techniques in Mathematics Teaching. (3)


MSET 567. Infusing Technology into K-12 Instruction. (3)


MSET 570. Digital Game-Based Learning. (3)


MSET 571. Multimedia Literacy for Educators. (3)


MSET 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


MSET 593 / 493. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)


MSET 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


MSET 596. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


MSET 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)


MSET 643. Curriculum Theory Seminar. (3)


MSET 690. Dissertation Seminar. (3)


MSET 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)


MSET 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)


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