Education (Elementary Education-Special Education) - Associate in Education
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(60 credits)
NOTE: All courses listed may be applied toward a degree at NMSU.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses, along with those designated in footnote 2.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1, 2, * | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1, 2, 3, * | 3 |
| or ENGL 2130G | Advanced Composition | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking 1, 2, 3 | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2134G | Fundamentals of Elementary Math II | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics 1, 2, 3, 4 | 3 | |
Select two different subject areas with labs (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas). | ||
| Group A: | ||
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory 1 | 4 | |
or ASTR 1115G | Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | |
| Group B: | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory 1 | 4 | |
| Contemporary Problems in Biology 1 | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory 1 | 4 | |
| Group C: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 1 | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 1 | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 1 | 4 | |
| Group D: | ||
| Physical Geography 1 | 4 | |
| Physical Geology 1 | 4 | |
| Group E: | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab 1 | 4 | |
| Physics of Music 1 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1 | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| HIST 1130G | World History I 1 | 3 |
| or HIST 1140G | World History II | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art 1 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music 1 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I 1 | 3 |
| or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| MATH 1134 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I 2,5 * | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography 1 | 3 | |
| Human Geography 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science 1 | 3 | |
| American National Government 1 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Professional Requirements (18 credits) | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior 1, 2 | 3 |
| BLED 1110 | Introduction n Bilingual Education/ESL 2,4,* | 3 |
| BLED 2110 | Bilingual Methods 2, 4, * | 3 |
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching (This course is counted as EDLT 3110 for Elementary Special Education Majors ) 2, * | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 | 9 | |
Elective from Teaching Field (Special Education) | ||
Elective from Teaching Field (Special Education) or other advisor approved elective | ||
Elective from Teaching Field (Special Education) OR: | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Courses are part of The New Mexico General Education Requirements.
- 2
This course must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
- 3
These courses count toward the Language Arts Teaching Field.
- 4
These courses count toward the Bilingual/TESOL endorsement.
- 5
MATH 1134 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I is required for the degree but students may need to complete prerequisite(s) prior to enrolling in this course depending on math placement and completion of ENGL 1110G Composition I.
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Courses with an (∗) are pre-requisites for Teacher Education Program (TEP) admission.
(60 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses, along with those designated in footnote 2 on previous page.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | ||
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| World History I or World History II | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science or Advanced Composition | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas): | 4 | |
| Group A: | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Group B: | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Group C: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Group D: | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Group E: | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab | ||
| Physics of Music | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American National Government | ||
| General Education Elective - Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | ||
| HIST 1110G or HIST 1120G | United States History I or United States History II | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas): | 4 | |
| Group A: | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Group B: | ||
| Human Biology or Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Group C: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Group D: | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Group E: | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab | ||
| Physics of Music | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| BLED 1110 | Introduction n Bilingual Education/ESL | 3 |
| Elective from Teaching Field (Special Education) | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2134G | Fundamentals of Elementary Math II | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | ||
| BLED 2110 | Bilingual Methods | 3 |
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 | ||
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Elective from Teaching Field or other Advisor approved elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |