Certificate in Alternative Teacher Licensure

The University of New Mexico-黑丝内射视频 is now offering certificates in Alternative Teacher Licensure for Elementary Education and Secondary Education to help educators earn a New Mexico Level 1 teaching license.  

These certificate programs are ideal for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a non-traditional teaching field and want a fast track into teaching. 

 

Which certificate is right for you?  

If you enjoy instructing and spending time with elementary aged children, enroll in the Alternative Teacher Licensure Certificate for Elementary Education.  

If you have a special interest or educational background in science, social studies, math or language arts, enroll in the Alternative Teacher Licensure Certificate for Secondary Education. 

Requirements 

  • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree. 
  • Must be employed as a teacher. 

Completion 

The Elementary Education certificate is a 21-credit program, and the Secondary Education certificate is an 18-credit program. Each can be completed in four semesters.  

Upon completion, you can apply for a New Mexico Level 1 teaching license. New Mexico teaching salaries start at $50,000 for those with a Level 1 license.  

 

Courses 

In both programs, you will take courses such as Foundations of Education, Curriculum and Assessment, Effective Teaching and more. Plus, you will take one semester of Field Experience and earn credits by teaching in your own classroom.  

Elementary Licensure Courses

  • EDUC 2110 – Foundations of Education 
  • EDUC 2360 – Curriculum and Assessment 
  • EDUC 2222 – Literacy/Language Instruction for ESL Learners 
  • EDUC 2415 – Elementary Curriculum & Teaching Methods 
  • EDUC 2224 – ESL Across Content Areas
  • EDUC 2365 – Effective Teaching
  • EDUC 2998 – Field Experience   

Secondary Licensure Courses

  • EDUC 2110 – Foundations of Education 
  • EDUC 2360 – Curriculum and Assessment 
  • EDUC 2222 – Literacy/Language Instruction for ESL Learners 
  • EDUC 2460 – Secondary Teaching Methods 
  • EDUC 2365 – Effective Teaching 
  • EDUC 2998 – Field Experience   

 

Schedule 

Classes for both programs are created for those with a busy schedule. Classes are offered in person or online in the evening to accommodate your work/teaching schedule. The program must be started in the fall semester.

First Fall Semester Offerings:

EDUC 2110Foundations of Educationonline format
EDUC 2360Curriculum and Assessmentface-to-face format

Second Spring Semester Offerings:

EDUC 2222Literacy/Language Instruction for ESL Learnersface-to-face format
EDUC 2415Elementary Curriculum & Teaching Methodsonline format
EDUC 2460Secondary Teaching Methodsonline format

Third Summer Semester Offerings:

EDUC 2224ESL Across Content Areasonline format
EDUC 2365Effective Teachingonline format

Final Fall Semester Offerings:

EDUC 2998Field Experience

MORE INFORMATION:

To learn how to apply and register for this program, please visit our Getting Started page. To speak with an advisor, visit our Advising page.