Associate of Science in Elementary Teacher Education
(63-65 Credit Hours)
This degree program is designed so that upon completion students are prepared for work as an Educational Assistant or for transfer into a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. At UNM, Elementary Education students are required to complete 24 credit hours in a concentration-teaching field and 15 in the pre- professional sequence. Additionally, state licensure examinations are also part of this application process. See your advisor for detailed information.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (47):
Communications (6):
| ENGL 1120 | Composition II | 3cr |
| Choose from ENGL 2120 or COMM 1130 | 3cr | |
Mathematics & Statistics (6):
| Math 1118 | Math for Elem/Mid Teachers I | 3cr |
| Math 2118 | Math for Elem/Mid Teachers II | 3cr |
Physical and Natural Sciences (8):
| For required courses, refer to the General Education Curriculum | 8cr |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9)
| For required courses, refer to the General Education Curriculum | 9cr | |
Humanities (6):
| For required courses, refer to the General Education Curriculum | 6cr |
Second Language (3):
| For required courses, refer to the General Education Curriculum | 3cr |
Arts and Design (3):
| For required courses, refer to the General Education Curriculum | 3cr |
Student Choice (6):
For required courses, refer to the General Education Curriculum Hours must come from two different general education areas; NEGL 1110 may be used | 6cr |
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CORE (3):
| EDUC 1120 | Introduction to Education | 3cr |
Elementary Education Electives (13-15):
| Electives should be selected in accordance with selected teaching concentration. Teaching concentrations include Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. |
FOR ADVISEMENT: Contact Shynal Robinson at (505) 863-7746
