Education (Secondary Social Studies) - Associate in Education
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(60-61 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 the Social Studies Teaching Field courses designated in footnote 3, and the classes designated in footnote 2.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60-61 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 |
| or ENGL 2130G | Advanced Composition | |
| or ENGL 2215G | Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication 1 | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra 1, 2, 4, * | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1, 2, * | 4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| Human Geography 1, 2, 3 | 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 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| HIST 1150G | Western Civilization I 1,2,3 | 3 |
| or HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art 1 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz 1 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I 1,2,3 | 3 |
| or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| POLS 1110G | Introduction to Political Science 1, 2, 3 | 3 |
| or POLS 1120G | American National Government | |
| HIST 1130G | World History I 1,2,3 | 3 |
| or HIST 1140G | World History II | |
| Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics 1, 2, 4 | 3 | |
| Applications of Calculus I 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Professional Requirements (18 credits) | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior 1, 2 | 3 |
| EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 2, * | 3 |
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching (This course counts as EDLT 3110 at NMSU, Las Cruces) 2, * | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-61 | 9 | |
Three Electives from Teaching Field (Social Studies) | ||
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
- 1
Courses are part of The New Mexico General Education Requirements.
- 2
This course must be completed with a C- or better.
- 3
This course counts toward the Social Studies teaching field.
- 4
MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for this degree, but students may need to complete prerequisite(s) prior to enrolling in this course depending on math placement.
- *
Courses with an (∗) are pre/co-requisites for Teacher Education Program (TEP).
(60-61 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 the Social Studies Teaching Field courses designated in footnote 3, and the classes 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.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art 1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz 1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music 1 | ||
| Introduction to Theatre 1 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science or American National Government | ||
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| GEOG 1130G | Human Geography | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra or Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| 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 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| United States History I or United States History II | ||
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior 1 | ||
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics or Applications of Calculus I | ||
| 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 | ||
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| EDUC 1185 | Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| World History I or World History II | ||
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Elective from Teaching Field | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |