Feb 19, 2019

2018 - 2020 CNM Catalog, Volume 50

Teacher Education (AA), Secondary Concentration

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School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)

The Teacher Education associate degree program focuses on the knowledge, dispositions and skills required for working with children in the public school system (K-12). Students will gain practical experience in the classroom.

This program leads to an Associate of Arts degree in Teacher Education with a concentration in Secondary Education. Students will choose a subject area track in Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies or Spanish.
In New Mexico, teachers must complete one or more teaching fields (endorsements) to apply for a Secondary Teaching License (grades 7-12).

See Recommended Sequence of Courses

Special Requirements

Students must pass a criminal background check prior to beginning their field / practicum experience.
All courses required for transfer must be taken for a traditional grade of A, B, C, etc.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

This is a financial aid eligible program.
- Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
- Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Educational Opportunities

The Education Department also offers courses for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and want to transition to teaching through Alternative Teacher Licensure in the following areas:

Elementary (K-8)
Secondary (7-12)
Special Education (K-12)

Students should refer to the Alternative Teacher Licensure website for more information about the program.

Students transferring to a New Mexico College of Education for teacher licensure are required to take the NES Essential Academic Skills exam as part of the program admission process. It is recommended that students take the NES Essential Academic Skills test in their final semester of the program after the majority of their coursework has been completed.

Career Opportunities

The associate of arts degree enables graduates to serve as educational assistants or substitute teachers within New Mexico public schools. Graduates from the program may transfer to four-year institutions that grant bachelor’s degrees in education.

Teaching remains a high demand field in New Mexico, especially in the areas of Bilingual Elementary, Secondary (Math or Science), and Special Education. The starting salary for teachers in New Mexico public schools is $34,000. Within 7 years of teaching, teachers can move to a salary of $50,000.

Program Requirements

Courses

Teacher Licensure requirements may vary for specific disciplines. Consult an academic coach or the program director in selecting electives and meeting requirements.

Associate of Arts in Teacher Education, Secondary Concentration 60 credit hours

Secondary Education: Content Area Tracks

Secondary Education Content Area Tracks (12 credits)**

In New Mexico, teachers must complete one or more teaching fields (endorsements) to apply for a Secondary Teaching License (grades 7-12).
Students are advised to choose one teaching field from the tracks listed below as program approved electives to fulfill the teaching field requirements for the Teacher Education Secondary Concentration.

Language Arts Content Area (12 credit hours):

ENG 2219 - Technical Writing 3 credit hour(s)
ENG 2240 - Traditional Grammar 3 credit hour(s)
ENG 2262 - Survey of Earlier World Literature 3 credit hour(s)
ENG 2263 - Survey of Later World Literature 3 credit hour(s)
ENG 2287 - Earlier American Literature 3 credit hour(s)

Social Studies Content Area (12 credit hours):

GEOG 2201 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hour(s)
PSCI 2200 - U.S. Politics 3 credit hour(s)
PSCI 2220 - Comparative Government and Politics 3 credit hour(s)
SOC 2216 - Ethnic and Minority Groups 3 credit hour(s)

Spanish Content Area (12 credit hours):

SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish 4 credit hour(s)
or
SPAN 1111 - Heritage Spanish Language 4 credit hour(s)
SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II 4 credit hour(s)
or
SPAN 1112 - Heritage Spanish Language II 4 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2203 - Intermediate Spanish II Conversation 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2280 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 credit hour(s)

Math Content Area (12 credit hours):

CSCI 1153 - Programming in Matlab 4 credit hour(s)
MATH 1710 - Calculus I 4 credit hour(s)
MATH 1715 - Calculus II 4 credit hour(s)
MATH 2710 - Calculus III 4 credit hour(s)

Science Content Area (12 credit hours):

BIO 1510 - Molecular and Cell Biology 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 1592 - Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
BIO 1610 - Genetics 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 1692 - Genetics Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
CHEM 1710 - General Chemistry I 3 credit hour(s)
CHEM 1792 - General Chemistry I Lab 1 credit hour(s)
CHEM 1810 - General Chemistry II 3 credit hour(s)
CHEM 1892 - General Chemistry II Lab 1 credit hour(s)
EPS 1101 - Introduction to Geology 3 credit hour(s)
EPS 1192 - Introduction to Geology Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
EPS 2201 - Earth History 3 credit hour(s)
EPS 2292 - Earth History Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
PHYS 1510 - Algebra-Based Physics I 4 credit hour(s)
PHYS 1592 - Algebra-Based Physics I Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
PHYS 1610 - Algebra-Based Physics II 4 credit hour(s)
PHYS 1692 - Algebra-Based Physics II Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

Additional Notes

We encourage students to meet with an advisor to review the transfer requirements of the college where they intend to complete their degree to determine if there are additional general education course requirements that can be completed at CNM.

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