Education (Secondary Math) - 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 the Math 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 1110GComposition I 1, 2, *4
English Composition - Level 2
ENGL 2221GWriting 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 1115GIntroduction to Communication 13
or COMM 1130G Public Speaking
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1220GCollege Algebra (or higher) 1, 2, 4, *3
Area II/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences11
Select one from the following:
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1
4
Calculus -Based Physics I
and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab 1
4
Select one from the following:
Algebra-Based Physics II
and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1
4
Calculus -Based Physics II
and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab 1
4
Select one from the following:
Survey of Economics 13
Macroeconomic Principles 13
Principles of Microeconomics 13
Area V: Humanities
HIST 1150GWestern Civilization I 13
or HIST 1160G Western Civilization II
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts
Select one course from the following:3
Orientation in Art 13
Music Appreciation: Jazz 13
Music Appreciation: Western Music 13
Introduction to Theatre 13
General Education elective
HIST 1110GUnited States History I 13
or HIST 1120G United States History II
Core Requirements
MATH 1511GCalculus and Analytic Geometry I 1, 2, 3, 44
MATH 1521GCalculus and Analytic Geometry II 1, 2, 34
C S 111Computer Science Principles4
Select one course from the following:3
Introduction to Anthropology 13
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 13
World Archaeology 13
World Regional Geography 13
Human Geography 13
Introduction to Political Science 13
American National Government 13
Issues in American Politics3
International Relations3
Introduction to Sociology 13
Contemporary Social Problems 13
Major Requirements
Professional Requirements (9 credits)
CEPY 1120GHuman Growth and Behavior 1, 23
EDUC 1185Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 2, *3
EDLT 2110Integrating Technology with Teaching (This course will count as EDLT 3110 at NMSU, Las Cruces) 2, *3
Electives, to bring the total credits to 60-613-4
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus ( )4
OR Elective from Math Teaching Field
Total Credits60-61
1

Courses are part of The New Mexico General Education Requirements.

2

This course must be completed with a C- or better.

3

These courses count toward the Math teaching field.

4

MATH 1220G College Algebra or higher and MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I are required for this degree, but students may need to complete prerequisite(s) prior to enrolling in these courses.

*

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 the Math Teaching Field courses designated in footnote 3, and the classes designated in footnote 2 on the Required page.

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 4
Composition I
Area V: Humanities 3
Western Civilization I
or Western Civilization II
AREA II: Mathematics
MATH 1220G College Algebra (or higher) 3
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
World Archaeology
World Regional Geography
Human Geography
Introduction to Political Science
American National Government
Issues in American Politics
International Relations
Introduction to Sociology
Contemporary Social Problems
 Credits13
Semester 2
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 3
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
or Advanced Composition
or Advanced Technical and Professional Communication
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: 4
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
Calculus -Based Physics I
and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Survey of Economics
or Macroeconomic Principles
or Principles of Microeconomics
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
 Credits17
Semester 3
Area I: Communications - Oral Communications 3
Introduction to Communication
or Public Speaking
MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: 4
Algebra-Based Physics II
and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab
Calculus -Based Physics II
and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab
CEPY 1120G Human Growth and Behavior 3
 Credits14
Semester 4
Area V: Humanities 3
United States History I
or United States History II
EDLT 2110 Integrating Technology with Teaching 3
C S 111 Computer Science Principles 4
EDUC 1185 Introduction to Secondary Education and Youth 3
Elective from Math Teaching Field 3-4
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
OR Elective from Teaching Field to bring credits to 60-61
 Credits16-17
 Total Credits60-61