Elementary Alternative
Licensure Process

The College of Education at New Mexico State University has developed an elementary alternative licensure process for persons who hold at least a baccalaureate degree, but have not completed a traditional educator preparation program. In order to qualify for the Elementary Alternative Licensure Process at New Mexico State University, a candidate must have a contract with a New Mexico district as a teacher in an elementary school or middle grades K-8.

The course work for the alternative license is comprised of 21 post-baccalaureate semester hours and could be completed in a single year. The courses are 3 credit hours each and are listed as follows:

Candidates who complete the alternative program at New Mexico State University, and meet all other state requirements (pass all state licensure exams, etc.), can be licensed in New Mexico only. For fuirther information please contact Paula Stevens, Records Specialist at 505 646 6352, pstevens@nmsu.edu, or Dr. Betsy Cahill, Associate Department Head Teacher Education Program at 505 646 5702, bcahill@nmsu.edu.
Elementary Alternative Licensure Candidate Application (pdf)

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