Office for Teacher Candidate Preparation (OTCP)
Early Childhood Education

Welcome!

Early childhood education at NMSU provides a unique opportunity to learn about, interact with and gain competence in working with young children and their families.  As a department we are committed to supporting the diversity that exists within the children and families of our communities and to view that diversity as a strength on which educational experiences are built.  We look forward to working with you and other early childhood professionals, like yourself, to expand the early childhood community’s capacity to support families, engage children in meaningful learning and form collaborative partnerships between early childhood educators, service agencies and families.

Mission

The Mission of the early childhood program is to:

• Provide optimal professional teaching and learning experiences at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level;
• Provide quality care, education, and family support programs for children and families of NMSU and Dona Ana Community College students, faculty and staff;
• Provide opportunities for faculty and graduate students for research, teaching and service.

• OTPC TIMELINE FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
  

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Betsy Cahill Director of Early Childhood 575 646-5702 bcahill@nmsu.edu

Ms. Melissa Jozwiak Asst. Director of Early Childhood 575 646-76258 mjozwiak@nmsu.edu

Early Childhood Faculty