Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Description :The program of study is designed to prepare individuals for teaching in public and private, and governmental institutions in New Mexico and for certification by the New Mexico State Board of Education. This program includes both general education courses and professional education courses related to specific practice settings. Through extensive field experiences and research projects the students will gain the skills and abilities to teach children with professionalism and with the most innovative practices.The program is now offered by NMSU-Alamogordo, NMSU-Carlsbad, NMSU-Grants in cooperation with the College of Education at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

Accreditation

The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited the university's teacher preparation program in 1962.

Program Delivery

On-Site Face-to-Face Instruction

Required Credit Hours132 including a minimum of 55 upper division courses (300+) with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above. For more information about the requirements check: Program Entry Requirements and Application Procedures.

Contacts

For more information check the following program coordinators:
Alamogordo
Name:Dr. Joyce Hill
Email: joyblanton@zianet.com
Telephone: (505) 439-3748

Carlsbad
Name: Denise Alaniz
Email: dalaniz@cavern.nmsu.edu
Telephone: (505) 234-9256

Grants
Name: Kathleen O'Connor
Email: katioco@nmsu.edu
Telephone: (505) 287-6693